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'Awards Chatter' Podcast — Freddie Highmore ('The Good Doctor')
"In many ways it's the opposite," says Freddie Highmore of the role that brought him back to TV, on ABC's The Good Doctor, less than a year after he vacated his previous role, on A&E's Bates Motel, as we sit down at the offices of The Hollywood Reporter to record an episode of THR's "Awards Chatter" podcast. Whereas the character Norman Bates, who was at the center of the A&E series, was, well, a psycho, the actor's new character of Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, is anything but. "He's full of hope and optimism," Highmore emphasizes, "and I think people connected to that sort of personality [have been] increasingly rare and hard to come by on television."
The Good Doctor began rolling out in September with a Monday pilot that became ABC's most-watched in 21 years, since Dangerous Minds; its first season was ABC's highest-rated in 13 years, since Desperate Housewives; it was the most-watched series in the 10 p.m. slot — new or returning, on any network — in 11 years, since CSI: Miami; and it finished as the 2017-18 season's most-watched new drama. Highmore, who received a best actor in a drama series Golden Globe nom for his performance on the show late last year, and might well receive a corresponding Emmy nom next month, says he never imagined the show's first season would be this big a hit — but, in hindsight, he believes he understands why it was: "I think in a time when there's so much negativity that's out there, Shaun was a refreshing change from the news that you might watch after the show."
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LISTEN: You can hear the entire interview below [starting at 21:13], following a conversation between host Scott Feinberg and Borys Kit, a senior staff writer at THR who helps oversee its Heat Vision blog, about this weekend's release of Solo: A Star Wars Story, this summer's roster of popcorn movies and the potential for fanboy and awards-voter overlap on Black Panther and A Quiet Place.
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Highmore, who is 26, was born and raised in London, the older of two sons. His mother was an actor's agent and his father, a hommemaker. He insists that despite coming from "an industry family," he never felt pressured to pursue acting, and "didn't really do any drama at school." Instead, what happened was a casting director friend of his mother inquired if he might like to go out on a few auditions, and he thought he'd give it a try. That is how he wound up, at the age of nine, going out for — and landing — his "first big opportunity," a key role opposite Johnny Depp in Marc Forster's film Finding Neverland. He was so impressive in the emotionally challenging part that, after the film finally came out a few years later, in 2004, he received a best supporting actor SAG Award nomination. He was reunited with Depp after winning the title role of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory remake, which was released a year after Neverland; there are reports that Depp fought for Highmore to play the part, but, true or not, Highmore still had to go through an elaborate audition process. Highmore says of the older actor, "There was a real closeness that we formed through the work that we were doing," adding, "He was just truly wonderful."
Throughout the rest of Highmore's adolescence, he popped up in films both intimate (he played the younger version of Russell Crowe in 2006's A Good Year, and starred in 2007's August Rush alongside Robin Williams) and epic (2007's The Golden Compass and 2008's The Spiderwick Chronicles). He says he looks back at his early career — during which he was always accompanied on sets by his father — with nothing but fondness: "I've always thought acting enhanced my childhood and added things to it, as opposed to took things away from it," he puts it. Schoolwork was also an important part of his life throughout those years, and it was always understood that, when the time came, he would go off to university as well. He landed a spot at a great one, Cambridge, and decided to take a full break from acting while there. But during his third year, when he was to study abroad, he had some time off and decided to wade back into acting — knowing now that it was surely his own choice to do so — and accepted a part on the drama series Bates Motel, a Psycho-prequel, of sorts. Over that show's five seasons, he matured immensely as an actor — learning a great deal from co-star Vera Farmiga, and scoring three Critics' Choice noms for best actor in a drama series, in 2014, 2015 and 2018. He also got to explore other creative pursuits that appealed to him, working in the show's writers room during its fourth season and directing an episode during its fifth.
When that well-reviewed but little-seen show came to an end, Highmore fully expected to take a break from work — but just three days after leaving its Vancouver set, while on an airplane, he decided to read a script that he had been sent for an ABC pilot called The Good Doctor. He quickly became totally enamored with the main character, Dr. Shaun Murphy, who was completely unlike anyone he had ever been asked to play before, and he soon entered into discussions with the creative team behind the show to gain assurances that, if he did agree to do the show — which, being on a broadcast network, would demand many more episodes per season than Bates Motel ever did — he would have time to do independent research and engage in dialogue with the autism community, and that the show would provide an accurate and respectful depiction of autism. "I was certain that this was a role that I'd have to prepare more for and put more into than any other one that I'd done," he explains. Given these assurances, he signed on — not only as an actor, but also as a producer — and quickly set to work. (The show ultimately brought him back to Vancouver, with many of the same crew who had worked on Bates Motel.)
Highmore brings to the character of Dr. Murphy a childlike innocence that is tremendously endearing. The physical manifestations of autism are always present in his performance — clasping his hands in front of himself, for instance — but don't define the character. For Highmore, it was extremely important that Dr. Murphy be presented as a "fully formed human being, an individual in his own right, and not entirely being myopic in terms of focusing solely on very specific research." All of this has contributed to the show's warm reception from the public at large, and specifically from the autism community, the response of which has been "very positive," Highmore says — making him feel excited as he looks ahead to a second season of the show, for which he also will write and direct episodes. "The idea that people do find things to connect to with him is lovely and inspiring and makes it worth it," he says. "It makes it feel more important than just a TV show."
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I've noticed that everything that's been stated involves doing something or trying something or focusing on something.
I propose elimination. See how much you can cut away from your life. Via negativa.
Eliminate needless clutter from your desk.
Eliminate needless noisemakers from your social media. (Eliminate needless social media channels altogether.)
Eliminate needless apps from your phone.
Eliminate needless blogs from your RSS feed.
Eliminate needless books from your shelves.
I think of this as an 'Odyssean' activity.
Odysseus guarded himself against temptation by the Sirens by getting his men to tie him to the mast of his ship.
Our willpower is limited.
In moments of clarity (or boredom, when we have enough energy to do simple tasks but not major ones), it helps if we tie ourselves to our masts by eliminating distractions.
Cut away anything that isn't relevant to what you want to achieve in life. Do it now, while you can, and you'll thank yourself for it later when you'd have been otherwise distracted.
Of course, you never want to get too extreme with this, because there is always value outside of what you've set up for yourself. That random annoying person on Facebook might just be the spouse of your dreams. It's pretty unlikely, though.
Trust your own judgement and get rid of what you know, with reasonable certainty, to be a waste of your time.
That leaves you with only what matters. Now that's productive.
This question originally appeared on Quora:What is the most productive thing I can do when I'm bored? More questions:
- What is the most productive thing one can do when they have low energy?
- How can I make my life simpler?
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Hornet Trap Installed
My regular open mesh floor had developed a gap at the back that hundreds of bees were using. Perhaps these bees were from this colony but they might have been robbers and I have heard of other beekeepers losing 40lb of honey in a matter of days due to wasp entering hives through a hole. So it seemed a good day to install the ApiShield Hornet Trap, which is also a floor, that Vita had supplied. Thanks Vita.
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Last but definitely not the least, among the beekeeping lessons you must know is that: it's important for the beekeeper to know the proper manner of harvesting honey. All the attempts that are beekeeping would be useless in case you are unable to harvest honey. The approaches should be known by a beekeeper in gathering the honey from the comb; beeswax is also part of the yields in beekeeping.


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Nick Anagnost was the only player to finish under par at the 2016 Cleveland Metroparks Golf Shawnee Hills Stroke Play Tournament on Saturday, posting a 1 under 70.
He edged out defending champion Steve Blackburn Jr. by a single shot.
Brian Polick turned in a solid round and took solo third.
A.J. Borisa, Dave Sotka, and Paul LaGrotteria all shot 73 and finished tied for fourth.
The golf course was in excellent condition and provided opportunities to score. Many of the players commented on the great course conditions.
FINAL RESULTS: Cleveland Metroparks Golf
2016 Shawnee Hills Stroke Play Tournament
Shawnee Hills Golf Course, Bedford Heights
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Anagnost, Nicholas 70 $200
Blackburn Jr, Steve 71 $145
Polick, Brian 72 $105
Borisa, A.J. 73 $66.66
Lagrotteria, Paul 73 $66.66
Sotka, Dave 73 $66.66
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Marin, Andy 80
O'Boyle, Tom 80
Ryan, Cory 80
Scott, Chinnawatt 80
Blackburn Sr, Steve 82
Popovich, Chris 82
Toth, John 82
Michal, Mathew 85
Vitt, Nicholas 86
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Monday Belongs to 16s Division in Kalamazoo
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Kalamazoo, MI--
With rain the first four days of the tournament, the USTA boys 18 & 16 National Championships have resembled a professional grand slam as far as scheduling goes--a day of play, then a day off.
On Monday, it was the 18s who had the day off, with the 16s division having exclusive use of Stowe Stadium, and seeded players taking the courts for the first time. Early morning rain set back match times an hour or so, but skies cleared and humidity dropped, allowing all 64 matches to be completed by 8 p.m.
The top four seeds advanced easily, although top seed Jack Sock would probably disagree with that adverb. Although he strolled through the first set against Quoc-Daniel Nguyen 6-1, early in the second set he began to regularly bend over at the waist between points and was not showing any energy.
"I felt weird and uneasy," said Sock, who won the second set 6-4. "I could start feeling it in the middle and end of the first set and then in the second set it got bad. When I went up for my serve, my stomach just felt uneasy."
Sock didn't think it was anything he ate beforehand, so he was at a loss for an explanation.
"I usually don't have any problems when I play, and that was kind of random. I just had to try to finish as fast as I could, so something worse didn't happen."
Sock, who turns 17 next month and is top-ranked in the USTA 18s, admitted that the wild card into the US Open juniors was the reason he chose to play the 16s.
"I thought I could probably do pretty well in the 18s, because I've been playing well, but I really want to play the US Junior Open, and I thought the 16s would be a better way to get in, rather than trying to get a wild card. I know I can do well if I keep playing well, so the Junior US Open is probably why I played (16s)."
No. 2 seed Shane Vinsant and No. 3 seed Bjorn Fratangelo won their matches 6-1, 6-1, and No. 4 seed Jackson Withrow also earned a straight-set victory, but the seeds right below them didn't fare as well.
No. 5 seed Hunter Harrington withdrew from his evening singles match with an illness and was replaced by an alternate, and No. 6 seed Dennis Mkrtchian was dismissed by Texan Andrew Korinek 6-3, 6-1. Mkrtchian, who won the International Spring championship in Carson in April, was down 4-0 in a matter of minutes on Stowe's court 3. He showed some signs of life midway through the first set, but Korinek served too well to allow Mkrtchian back in the match, and once Korinek got a second break in the second set, the end came quickly.
Korinek had lost to Mkrtchian in the Kalamazoo 16's consolation draw 6-4 in the third last year, so getting such a convincing win on the show courts was very gratifying for him. He bounded up the stairs of the Tower to talk to Pam Shebest of the Kalamazoo Gazette, and was obviously delighted with his performance, displaying an infectious enthusiasm throughout the brief interview.
Korinek wasn't the only unseeded player to have an impact Monday; in all, there were seven seeds defeated, not including Harrington. No. 11 Ace Matias lost to Van Damrongsri 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(0) in a long and crowd-pleasing match that spanned several lunch hours; Brandon Fickey was defeated by Emmett Egger 6-3, 7-6(3) in a match marred by a serious ankle injury to an umpire that required hospitalization. Other seeds losing were: No. 22 Tyler Gardiner to Alex Sidney 6-4, 6-2; No. 32 Vikram Hundal to William Spector 6-3, 6-7(0), 6-1; No. 28 Shaun Chaudhuri to Jason Luu 7-5, 6-4, and No. 24 Robbie Mudge to Anthony Delcore 3-6, 6-4, 6-1.
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Have you ever dear self??!!
In this special edition of rainyink 'lil aniv bash, I decided to amuse myself and answer some "have you ever" questions (idea sparked while watching Ellen). And since it's yours truly blogging anniversary I decided to center the questions about blogging.
Have you ever been jealous of other bloggers?
Beside that time when I boldly told everyone how I envy people who have great command of the English language? None that I can think of. Oh maybe that time when some bloggers had ARCs of Unravel Me. I confess I was green with envy because they were already reading the book I wanted so badly. So, so badly. I mean, normally I can wait, but that was the book I really, really desired to read big time!
But as in huge jealousy over other blogger's accomplishment and whatnots. No, and seriously I'm not the jealous type tbqh. ;D
Have you ever had a fight with another blogger?
*laughs* While I was brainstorming for the questions, I was told that "have you ever" should be bold and risky, haha. So I thought of this one. Well, onto the question: nope. I'm not really the confrontational type (not really my personality); I value and respect someone's opinion but with the expectation of returning the same favor. I think it is so easy to misunderstand someone, especially online where you can't easily deduce the person's tone/intention. But we need to be very careful of words we put out there.
Have you always been honest of your opinion (be it reviews, discussions, etc)?
Yes, of course, but like I said above I'm so careful of the words I throw out there (without sacrificing my honest thought of the subject). I know there's a chance I might offend people of my words and that is always, always I try to avoid but I know it's inevitable not to. If I know I'm wrong I'm brave enough to admit that. Knowing you're wrong that's not make you less of a person. I agree that apologizing for your mistakes takes courage; it sure does. I don't like blowing things out of proportion.
But to me, the internet is too open that we forget to be responsible of our actions. I always think that we, ourselves should police our actions/words. Having a great platform such as the internet comes misuse. We should be responsible of our words.
Have you ever thought of quitting?
Nope, not yet. I have occasionally slumps here and there and I'm honest to even admit that to myself. I don't expect myself to always be optimistic with blogging. I find that completely impossible. But for now I don't see myself discontinuing. It becomes such an integral part of my life that even though I was tired from all of my day's activities I make sure to still give my blog some TLC.
How about you, have you ever thought of these questions? What are your answers? Would you like to share it with me.


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The Kitchen Facelift
My favorite remodeling jobs completely transform a space and bring it to life. Homeowners nowadays are looking to restyle and completely update their small, outdated kitchens that should've been left in the 60s! Right now we have a client couple that is looking for a complete makeover, and we are here to give them the kitchen of their dreams.
In these first two photos you can see how small the space was; the kitchen was simply just not efficient for any purpose. Also, the pink counter tops just have to go. Pairing the pink countertops with a vintage, green dishwasher was just another major style alert! I don't know what the previous designer was thinking, but we are here to fix all of that! This design was outdated, boring, and frankly just not enough space for a proper kitchen
Ah yes, the process has begun! Executive Exteriors & Remodeling is here to save the day and bring this kitchen to the 21st century! As you can see in the last two photos, we are giving this outdated kitchen a brand new look. We've knocked down a few walls and have completely opened up the space. Having an open kitchen allows for better entertainment, efficiency, and is the key to a great design.
It's amazing that we actually can add twice as much cabinetry and storage while still increasing the kitchen's square footage!
The included photos are examples of how we use our state-of-the-art technology to digitally measure out the space where a beautiful Cambria Countertop will perfectly sit. When I say perfectly, I mean it, too! Measuring countertop space digitally allows us to get an absolutely exact measurement. That way, your Cambria Countertop will sit beautifully snug. Pretty cool, huh?
I hope you all are just as excited as we are to see the finishing touches on this beautiful kitchen remodel. Look for "after" shots of the newly remodeled space coming soon.
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What to Look for in a Contractor
So you've been looking to finally update that part of your home that could use a little TLC, but you don't know where to start. You've got a general idea about what you want, but who should you employ to advise you along the way and do the work for you? Should you try to track down your neighbor's son's buddy whom you've heard is pretty handy? Is it time to head for the yellow pages? If you've ended up here, you probably searched for something local on an internet search engine. Great choice, but be wary! There are 5 basic questions you should ask yourself when choosing a contractor.
1. Do they have proper training & certification?
I hate to break it to you, but your neighbor's son's buddy probably is NOT certified. Regardless of whether or not he's done similar work all over the neighborhood, there's no guaranteeing he's done it with the best practices in mind. Make sure your contractor has proper certification and training before you sign the dotted line. Some common certifications include:
- Mastic Elite Contractor
- VSI Vinyl Siding Institute Certified Installer
- GAF Certified Weather Stopper Contractor
- EPA Lead-Safe
2. Does Price = Value?
When anyone thinks about doing home remodeling or improvement, price is going to be a major deciding factor. You may be very tempted to get estimates from the first few contractors you can find and then just hire the company that bid you the lowest. Stop right there! Take a few steps back, and think about the last big investment you made. You probably didn't take the cheapest way out. What you should look for is value, or "Bang for your Buck." Ask yourself, "What am I getting for my money from each of these contractors?" You will be pleasantly surprised to find that there are reasons some prices are a little higher than others. It could be experience, more capabilities, better service, more certification, etc. Whatever the price may be, make sure it's going to create long-lasting value for your home.
3. Do they have systems in place?
So what does "systems in place" mean? Well, in essence, it's similar to the way a restaurant operates. There is a specific process that is carried out every time you arrive. You are first greeted and guided to your seat by the host, then the waiter stops by, introduces himself and takes care of your every request… you know the drill. Your contractor should operate in a similar fashion, but substitute the food for home improvement. There should be a specific set of processes that are carried out for each customer to ensure an efficient and seamless project from start to finish. If you're still unsure as to what a job process or "system" looks like, take a look at our retail job process diagram here.
4. Is this contractor insured?
This is a BIG one when it comes to choosing your contractor. This is important for 2 reasons:
1) It protects you as the homeowner against any liability lawsuits if any of the workers were hurt while doing your remodeling.
2) It protects your home against any unforeseen damages that occur during the remodeling process. (ie. Stray hammer bursting pipes)
Basically, you want to make sure your contractor has an up to date worker's compensation and general liability insurance policy.
5. Do they have any references or testimonials?
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You dance at the discotheque
That's why you look such a wreck
Your face is pale you look drawn
Your clothes are dirty and torn
You've got that look in your eyes that says
You're half alive and you're lost inside
Meanwhile you're back in your cage
Ego'd out on the stage
Where the unconsciousness rules
You've got yourself in a bind
You don't know how to unwind
Your senses unsatisfied
Take you along on a ride
You've got a way and a stance that says
You'll dance the pants off of everyone
Then you go back on the floor
You got to get through the door
Where the unconsciousness rules.
You've lost a screw in your head
It shows the way you're led
Blind leading the blind
Nothing can stand in your way
You're living day after day
Where the unconsciousness rules.
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In the new and inspired effort from Adobe to be more extrovert about their development efforts, especially towards the RIA development community to which I suppose I belong, Adbobe has now released the latest Beta version of the Flex Builder both as standalone application as well as the Eclipse plugin.
According to Adobe the changes in this release are primarily changes based on feedback from the development community… its nice to see that the effort put into the early-release program by the development community is being rewarded.
I have been using the B1 edition since it was released and I have had only minor instances of mishaps and no critical losses nor unintended alterations of data, so I don't hesitate to use the B2 as my primary development environment. If I encounter any issues I will post them here as well as in the Adobe-JIRA.
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Lieb Cellars and Bridge Lane wines are produced on the North Fork of Long Island.
The North what of where? Let's break this down: United States > New York > Long Island > North Fork
80 miles from NYC, north of the Hamptons, in between the Long Island Sound and the Peconic Bay, that's where we are. Jutting 120 miles into the Atlantic Ocean, the North Fork is approximately 30 miles long by five miles wide of country roads, local farms, quaint towns, and sprawling vineyards. Over the last 40+ years, the Long Island Wine Industry has grown from one small vineyard to 3,000 acres of vines and over fifty wine producers. For more information on our region and a list of other vineyards, visit liwines.com.
Lodging – Cedar House B&B, The Greenporter, Ruby's Cove B&B, The Baker House
Restaurants – The Frisky Oyster, Jedediah Hawkins, Noah's, aMano, First and South
Vineyards – Lieb Cellars Oregon Road, Macari, Sherwood House, Jamesport Vineyard


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A Warner Bros Studio tour gave a cancer survivor a magical experience of life as a Hogwarts student.
Around 115 children and parents affected by childhood cancer were brought together with Children with Cancer UK so that they could be given a private tour around the Harry Potter exhibition of Warner Bros Studios, Leavesden, on December 2.
One of the guests included Bella-Rose an eight-year-old cancer survivor from Croxley Green who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia since the age of three.
Shortly after she was diagnosed, Bella went into treatment but after a year and half of treatment she unfortunately relapsed and required a bone marrow transplant.
While she is thankfully cancer-clear now, there still are lifelong side effects associated with her cancer and treatment including a damaged liver and a higher chance of the cancer returning.
Bella-Rose with her family.
The mother, Abbie Stanwix, said she was thankful that the charity organised the memorable event around Warner Bros Studios as they explored the 'Hogwarts in the Snow' experience being held at the studios.
She said: "We're so thankful to Children with Cancer UK for organising events like these so we can share special moments with other oncology families. It's also important to share these special times with each other.
"Bella-Rose was in hospital for so long and has missed out on so much, it's nice she can finally enjoy life!
"The Hogwarts in the Snow tour was a wonderful way to kick off the festive season. Bella loved flying on a broomstick and riding the Hogwarts Express, she really enjoyed her first butterbeer too."
Bella-Rose heading to the Hogwarts Express.
During the tour, families rode the Hogwarts Express, practiced spells with their personalised wands and saw what it was like to live the life of a Hogwarts student.
This was just one of the many events hosted by Children with Cancer UK which provides uplifting experiences during the Christmas period. The charity is hosting two 'Brunch with Santa' experiences, one in London on December 8 and another in Manchester on December 15.
To support families affected by childhood cancer this Christmas, donate to Children with Cancer UK's Christmas appeal here.


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Ask most people with kids how much it costs to raise them and you will most likely be told "a small fortune". But while that seems to be the general consensus, new research has found that many UK parents are actually unaware of the full cost of raising a child to the age of 18.
What's perhaps even more surprising is the amount by which parents are underestimating the cost of raising a child to the age of 18: a whopping £60,000.
On average, parents expect to spend £123,365 raising their child to the age of 18. The reality, however, is that the true cost is £184,392, according to Legal & General.
Research by the insurer found that since 2013, the cost of raising a child has risen by £29,952. This has meant the amount parents spend on a weekly basis raising a child has risen from £165 two years ago to £197 today.
Food is the Biggest Expense
Feeding their child accounts for the biggest proportion (35.5%) of money spent by parents: £70 per week, on average; while technology subscriptions, such as phone and broadband, cost £16.78 per week. Entertaining their kids costs an average of £14.93 per week.
Legal & General says that parents spend £2,430 every year on their kid's pocket money, treats and entertainment.
Interestingly, most parents said that they expected to help their kids financially until the age of 22, which is also when they expect them to move out of the family home and find their own accommodation.
The Legal & General research comes in the wake of the Chancellor's Budget, which laid out new changes to government-funded childcare support that could push costs up further in the future. The plan is to replace employer-supported childcare vouchers with tax-free childcare, which is likely to launch in 2017.
Financial Protection Should Not Be Underestimated
Steve Bryan, director, intermediary at Legal & General Insurance, said the rising costs should serve to highlight the importance of having financial protection in place to parents.
"Parents should speak to an adviser who can help them decide which financial products would be able to help them if they were unable to work for any reason. Although it can be a difficult topic to talk about, having this kind of protection in place will help parents feel much better prepared for whatever the future holds," he said.
The Legal & General research coincides with a report released by Suncorp Bank, entitled Tots, Tweens and Teens – the Real Cost of Raising Kids report, which reveals that children in their 'tweens' (9-11 years old) cost the most per month. This is because it's at this time in their lives when kids want to become "digitally connected", which leads to an increase in parent spending.
The Suncorp Bank report also shows that most parents are mistaken when they think they spend the most money on their first child. The cost of each child actually rises as the family gets bigger.
It is vital people realise the importance of protecting their income. If people are ill and cannot work their income will be impacted. Protecting this is probably less expensive than people think but so much more important.
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A statue of abolitionist icon Frederick Douglass was toppled in Rochester, N.Y., on Sunday, on the anniversary of his famous speech denouncing the hypocrisy of U.S. Independence Day.
The statue was ripped off its base in Maplewood Park — a site commemorating the Underground Railroad — on Sunday and left near the brink of a gorge some 15 metres away. Officials say the statue is too damaged to restore.
Police say it's unclear who brought down the statue, and there were no protests scheduled to take place in the park that night.
U.S. President Donald Trump was quick to blame the incident on anti-racism protesters, without evidence. "This shows that these anarchists have no bounds!" he tweeted on Monday morning, while sharing a link from the far-right Breitbart News website.
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Trump's accusation came amid his broader effort to discredit the protesters by describing them as "thugs" and focusing on their destruction of various statues of historically racist figures. The protesters have been marching since May to denounce systemic racism and police brutality following the death of George Floyd.
Trump described the protests on Saturday as evidence of a "new far-left fascism" during an Independence Day speech in front of Mount Rushmore. He also suggested the anti-racism activists were part of a "merciless campaign to wipe out our history, defame our heroes, erase our values and indoctrinate our children."
The president raised eyebrows back in 2017 when he seemed to imply that Frederick Douglass was still alive.
"Frederick Douglass is an example of somebody who's done an amazing job and is getting recognized more and more, I notice," Trump said on Feb. 1, 2017, during an event marking the start of Black History Month.
I see Frederick Douglass is trending. I guess Trump was right last year. Fred has "done an amazing job and is being recognized more and more." In fact, I hear he's got a new deal with Netflix. pic.twitter.com/PsFA5kl10q
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) February 2, 2018
Douglass' descendants responded to that incident by suggesting that Trump wasn't aware of his history.
Frederick Douglass was a former slave who became an abolitionist and part of the Underground Railroad that helped others escape slavery in the 1800s.
He famously criticized the U.S. Independence Day holiday in a speech in Rochester on July 5, 1852. Douglass described the day as a sham, adding that to a slave in America, it's simply "the Fourth of July."
To a slave, Douglass said, Independence Day is "a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim."
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The Douglass statue toppled on Sunday was one of 13 placed throughout Rochester in 2018.
Carvin Eison, who led the project to build the statues, says the Douglass monument will need to be replaced because of the damage.
Eison also hinted that the statue might have been targeted as part of the backlash against anti-racism protests.
"Is this some type of retaliation because of the national fever over confederate monuments right now?" he told WROC. "It's beyond disappointing."
He added that he's determined to put up another statue so whoever did this knows "we are not going to be deterred from our objective … to continually celebrate Frederick Douglass.
"This monument will still stand because the ideas behind it are bigger than the monument," he said.
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A pair of white college students ripped the statue from its base once before, in late 2018. Witnesses said the pair were yelling racial slurs at the time, according to Rochester First News. The students ultimately pleaded guilty to fourth-degree mischief and agreed to meet with the artist who made the statue as part of their sentence.
Rev. Julius Jackson Jr., who witnessed that 2018 incident, told WROC that he hopes this one is not racially motivated.
"We've been down this road before," he said. "I would like to believe it's not that, it was just some kids. But it wouldn't surprise me if it's … retaliatory."
Rochester police say they are investigating the latest incident. As of this writing, no suspects have been identified.
—With files from The Associated Press
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Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow
Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show brings to life Duxfords finest hour as an important Second World War fighter station defending Great Britain from aerial attack in 1940.The roar of the Rolls-Royce Merlin engines over the sights and sounds of the exciting showground, including the Home Front Second World War themed village, makes this event the Great British day out of 2019 with a special theme on the world of films. The last event of the season, we are proud to announce Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show is an official partner of RAF 100.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
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|Basildon Trafford House
| Trafford House (Adjacent to Basildon Rail Station)
|Chalkwell Park
| Chalkwell Park Bus Stop
|Cricketers Westcliff
| Cricketers Bus Stop, Southend on Sea
|Hadleigh - Vic House Cnr
| Vic House Corner, Kiln Road, Hadleigh
|Hadleigh Church
| Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby
|Kents Hill Lights
| Kents Hill Lights Bus Stop, London Road, Benfleet
|Kiln Road (Kenneth Road)
| Kiln Road (Kenneth Road) - Thundersley
|Leigh on Sea - Elms
| Elms PH, London Road, Leigh on Sea
|Leigh on Sea - Thames Dr
| Thames Drive, Leigh on Sea
|North Shoebury Road
| Bus Stop , outside Asda (St Marys)
North Shoebury Road, Shoeburyness
| Old Granada Bingo, Pitsea SS13 3AH
|Shoeburyness - Kathryn Ct
| The Cambridge.(Kathryn Ct.), Shoeburyness
|South Benfleet Clare Rd
| Tarpots Coach Stop (opp Clare Road), Sth Benfleet
|Southchurch Tyrrel Drive
| Southchurch Road - Tyrrel Drive (Swintons)
|Southchurch White Horse
| White Horse Bus Stop, Southchurch
|Southend Airport
| Bus Stop, Southend Airport, Eastwoodbury Crescent
|Southend Queensway
| Bus Layby, Rear of Sainsburys, Southend
|Thorpe Bay Station
| Station, Acacia Drive, Thorpe Bay
|Vange Barge
| Vange Barge Bus Stop, High Road, Pitsea
|West Leigh Schools
| West Leigh Schools, London Rd, Leigh on Sea
|Westcliff Halfords
| London Road Westcliff, Halfords
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Nishka Lulla
Daughter of Neeta Lulla , Nishka is a fresh , passionate and charming designer , graduated from SNDT University , Mumbai. In 2009 , she launched her label 'Nisshk' which has a chic , vibrant and a quirky touch to it. Her design aesthetic is all about celebrating women who are confident in their own skin! She showcases this by using gorgeous colours, lush fabrics & modern feminine cuts.
Label Nishka Lulla gravitates towards a more raw and easy quality that draws its inspiration from everyday living and travel .
The collection clearly strives on separates hence allowing the wearer maximum choice and utility. It also affords the sense of adventure by allowing one to style oneself in a manner that is unique in the essence the label taps into such attributes as comfort, flexibility and a certain nonchalance that is associated with a confident per-son.The Indian accents are an evident detail as are the simple silhouettes. The clothing line consists of dresses , jumpsuits , shorts and skirts embellished with catchy and innovative designs using unusual materials to create the perfect coordinated look. Her label also comprises of clutches, bags and watches.


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Introduction to Jewish History: Second Temple-1700
Course Developed by Dr. Matt Reingold
Tanenbaum CHAT
Introduction to Jewish History - Part 1 represents the first semester of a full-year exploration of major events in the history of Jewish people. Beginning with the period of the Second Temple. Students will be challenged to weave together Jewish history, so often impacted by outside forces and shaped as a result of these forces. Given the many centuries of rich, complicated Jewish history, this survey course will not cover all aspects of Jewish History. Rather, it will offer students the "big picture" of key themes and events. The course is designed to help students increase their historical literacy and the ability to make meaning from historical events.
Dr. Reingold has been teaching at Tanenbaum CHAT in Toronto since 2008. He teaches Jewish History, Jewish Philosophy and Tanakh and coaches several sports teams at the school. Dr. Reingold was a student at a Reform Jewish day school and a community Jewish high school and spent some time learning in yeshivot in Israel. He recently finished his Doctorate in Education at York University in Toronto and was a Wexner Graduate Fellow.
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Pre-Health File
Four years may seem like a lot of time to plan for your future career in health and medical services. However, it is incredibly important to keep an eye on the suggested timeline of study if you wish to enter your desired program directly after graduating from Hofstra University. Remember, for many professional programs, applications must be completed during the summer of your Junior year; however, a complete pre-health file must be on record with the Advisement office and you must be interviewed by pre-health advisory committee before you can apply.
You can get a head start on these requirements by beginning to look at what will be expected of you in the upcoming years and what is needed to complete your pre-health files at Hofstra.
What is the Pre-Health file?
If you are planning to apply to a health professions program we will keep a file of your course evaluations, recommendations, pre-health application, resume, and transcripts in the Center for University Advisement Office. The information in your file is confidential and accessible only to the Pre-Health Committee and your advisors within the Center for University Advisement.
Why do I need a Pre-Health file?
When it is time to apply to health professions schools, we guide students through the application process. This includes providing qualified students with a Committee Letter, which is a very detailed and combined reference letter that incorporates letters of recommendation and evaluations.
Starting the file allows you to start collecting letters of recommendation and evaluations as soon as possible; when you apply you won't have to spend time trying to locate previous professors because you will have requested them when you took the course or worked with the individual.
When will my Pre-Health file be reviewed?
The pre-health files must be completed by the end of your Junior year if you are looking to begin your desired program directly after graduation from Hofstra University. At the end of your Junior year, you will sit for an interview with the Pre-Health Advisory Committee who will review your entire file and speak with you about various aspects of your three completed years at Hofstra. The Committee with then use both your interview and your pre-health file to write a Pre-Health Committee Recommendation Letter, a required correspondence that will be sent to all schools that you choose to apply to.Information and guidelines about sitting before the Pre-Health Advisory Committee can be seen below.


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Carbon emissions are directly and unequivocally linked to anthropogenic climate change. Reducing carbon emissions will mitigate the effects of anthropogenic climate change, which include immediate and sustained harm to ...
Understanding the Impact of an Emissions Trading System on Building Energy Reductions in China
Rapid economic development in China has led to a significant increase in the number of buildings and building energy usage. According to ASHRAE, buildings in China account for approximately 25% of total energy use and ...
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Workers' compensation benefits can be paid to your employees in three different ways. How your employees receive those benefits determines how you report their salary and service to us.
- All payments made directly to the member from workers' compensation, with no salary paid by employer.
- Tier 1: Report full salary that would have been paid and corresponding days worked for up to one year for each incident.
- Tiers 2 through 6: Do not report salary or days worked.
- Part salary paid by the employer and part payments made directly to the member from workers' compensation.
- Tier 1: Report salary paid by employer, workers' compensation and corresponding days worked that would have been reported had the entire amount been paid as salary.
- Tiers 2 through 6: Report only salary paid by employer and the corresponding days worked.
- Full salary paid by employer while the member is on workers' compensation.
- All Tiers: Report full salary and corresponding days worked.
If you are later reimbursed by workers' compensation, salary and service should not be adjusted. If you have any questions, email Employer Reporting.
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Well, today was the big day. The Apple iPhone event happened, the beta SDK was released, and Apple set the roadmap. As someone without an iPhone it wasn't a big deal for me. But in the run up to the event there sure was a lot of hype and hope about them also announcing a 3G iPhone.
About a month ago the company I worked for changed by company phone from Verzion to AT&T. The phone was a Blackberry and the plane included 3G. In the month I've had the phone I've never been able to use the phone on the 3G network.
I live in Connecticut. According to the AT&T coverage map there's coverage along the coast (I-95 corridor) and coverage up I-91 to Hartford and Hartford is well covered. While I travel across the state I almost never travel along the coast or into Hartford. But even in the suburbs or Hartford I don't get coverage, also no 3G coverage on I-91 even though there's a thin blue line on the coverage map. Edge coverage is fine.
I'm just saying, maybe Apple was right in not going with 3G. I'd sure be po'd if I bought a shiny new 3G iPhone and stayed on Edge.


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Approaching the upcoming election, ThreeConservativeBros is highlighting 50 events that have influenced our nation since the 2008 Presidential Election. Today we discuss reasons 26 thru 35. Click here to review Volume I, here for Volume II, or here for Volume III… (more…)
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50 Things That Changed America – Volume IV
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Whether or not the average American realizes it, we are on the brink of an important ideological shift regarding the future of our country. In clear opposition to America's Founding Principles of limited government, free enterprise and individual liberty, President Obama and the Democratic Party are fundamentally transforming our nation. And although Obama ran as a moderate looking to unite during his presidential campaign, he clearly articulated his vision prior to the election. His goal was simple; to transform America. A few months after inauguration he outlined his agenda (which was reaffirmed during his first State of the Union Address), and has since worked tirelessly to implement each step he believes will usher in a new era of American life. An American life unified with leftist values; dependence on big government, and a financial and social system on par with our western European allies. Call me conservative, a Tea Party member, a right-wing radical or extremist all you want, but the evidence supporting my "theory" of our impending ideological shift by so-called Democratic mandate is overwhelming. (more…)
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(UPM, Helsinki, April 4, 2008) - At the end of March, Pete, the satellite osprey, began his spring migration from the coastal deltas of Senegal in Africa to his breeding grounds in Southern Finland. You can follow Pete's migration on the Finnish Museum of Natural History website www.fmnh.helsinki.fi or on the UPM website www.upmforestlife.com.
According to his tracker, Pete, an 8-year-old male osprey, left his wintering grounds along the Saloum river in Senegal on Sunday 30 March. By 1 April, Pete had flown over 716 kilometres, with plenty of spare time to rest and fish.
Pete was fitted with a satellite transmitter last July. The transmitter has exceeded all expectations and functioned reliably from the beginning. Pete began his autumn migration from his breeding grounds in Lempäälä on 18 September 2007 and headed south along an almost straight path to Senegal, where he arrived on 23 October after flying 6,393 kilometres in total.
The satellite tracking of ospreys is part of a cooperation agreement between UPM and the Finnish Osprey Foundation. The Finnish Museum of Natural History is responsible for the actual tracking.The agreement includes projects that promote osprey conservation and monitoring.
The Osprey Foundation and UPM have worked together to prepare guidelines for forest management in the vicinity of osprey nests. Known osprey nests in UPM forests have been recorded in the company's GIS mapping system. To safeguard osprey nesting, UPM also develops and maintains a network of man-made nests in its forests. The satellite tracking aims to provide valuable data on osprey behaviour during the nesting season and migration. The growing information on osprey behaviour supports the conservation of this unique bird species.
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Send this tongue in cheek card to any man having a birthday. With a plain interior so that you can write what greeting you like, this fun card incorporates Old Street E.C.1 and Guy Street S.E.1. To coin the term 'old guy' on the front of the card, it is a great card to give to an aging man in your family as a bit of fun.
"Street speak" are an independent card company that have fun with old borough of London street names when if comes to greeting cards with the loved ones in your life. They are often quite humorous,and they make use of the old London method of naming streets.


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Well it has been a while since I have done any posting on my blog................ I seem to have lost my mojo. Every single day I look around my craft room and think......... 'I really should do some scrapping' but alas I just don't seem to know where to start. The funny thing is though, my lack of creating has not stopped me spending money on scrapbooking supplies.
Australian Scrapbooking Memories magazine recently ran their annual Scrapbook Masters competition. With all of my good intentions to complete the 4 layouts and enter the competition my creative just packed up and ran away and even though I really wanted to I only managed to complete 2 of the 4 layouts required so was unable to enter the competition so instead I am going to share my 2 layouts with you all here.
The first layout features a photo of my gorgeous daughter & niece. I absolutely adore this photo and I really love how this LO turned out.
This particular layout presented the challenge of using the colours Orange, Blue & Black. Although these colours are not predominately girly colours I really wanted to challenge myself further and use them with a girly photo.
The second challenge that I completed was one that asked for some hidden journalling or memorabilia. For this challenge I decided to use my sons school photo and hide in the layout his school report card.
I absolutely love both of these layouts and am kicking myself for not entering the competition but unfortunately I just don't know where to start with finding my creative. Here's hoping it turns up soon.
Thanks for looking and don't forget about my blog candy giveaway :)
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East Asia's manufacturing industry, with its remarkable growth in recent years centering on China, South Korea and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), has come to be called "the Factory of the World."
But a shadow of uncertainty is now looming over its future. At the Boao Forum for Asia conference held in early April on China's Hainan Island, this problem was taken up in one of its debate sessions, which I attended
Certainly the circumstances surrounding the manufacturing industry in East Asia are changing. In the first place, economic stagnation continues in its major export markets such as the United States and the European Union. Their economic slumps will likely persist for years due to the worsening of their fiscal structures and financial markets. Roughly sketched, the East Asian manufacturing industry consists of a network chain in which Japan, South Korea and Taiwan supply high-quality parts and semi-finished products, and China and ASEAN countries assemble them and export the final products to the U.S. and European markets. If their export business stagnates and this role-sharing structure collapses, the region's overall system for manufacturing will weaken.
Second, it is now increasingly likely that global business competition will intensify in coming years. This is because while manufacturing enterprises in emerging economies are stepping up efforts to improve their supply capacity, the U.S. and the EU have begun to adopt policies of "reindustrialization."
In the U.S., President Barack Obama has already unveiled his program to double U.S. exports by the end of 2014 and vowed to send Congress a legislative measure to cap the corporate tax rate for manufacturers at 25 percent to help facilitate their revival. Thanks to this federal initiative and the declining value of the dollar, manufacturers in the U.S. South are regaining their vitality.
In Europe, manufacturers in Germany and the Netherlands are active in exporting their products. The ratio of exports in Germany's gross domestic product is exceeding 50 percent. Such a development, along with the global trend of demand stagnation, is raising fears of oversupply in the manufacturing industry.
Third, energy costs are rising. The demand for energy is steadily growing due to a global population increase and high growth in emerging economies. Meanwhile supply sources of oil are approaching their limit. The WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude oil price topped $100 per barrel in February and the uptrend continued to early May.
There is a possibility that prices will further rise in the future. If unrest grows in the Middle East through such developments as the enforcement of U.S. and European sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, the manufacturing industries in East Asian countries that rely heavily on oil supply from the Middle East will be severely affected.
To secure reliable energy supplies and reduce CO2 emissions, major countries had embraced nuclear energy over the years. But their confidence has collapsed in the wake of the 3/11 disaster at Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. Their hopes are now pinned on the development of oil shale and development of new energy sources, but the rising energy costs will adversely affect manufacturing businesses around the world.
Fourth, Asia's manufacturing industry is lagging in the field of software, which has great potential for expansion. East Asia has achieved excellent records in manufacturing of hardware. But in the rapidly growing smartphone market, in which software plays an important role, the U.S. is putting on an overwhelmingly strong showing.
What kinds of countermeasures should East Asia's manufacturing firms consider to cope with this situation?
First, efforts should be concentrated on domestic demand expansion in East Asia. The region has a population of about 1.5 billion and the number of middle-income people capable of playing a leading role in regional economic growth is rapidly increasing. China and many other Asian countries are groping for policies aimed at expanding domestic demand, and stepping up urban development and improvement of social infrastructure. These moves will serve as a driving force for a shift toward domestic demand-led economic growth. The question is how Asia's manufacturing industry will take advantage of this trend.
Second, there is a need to enhance the capacities for technological developments. Recently Asian countries have been placing stress on policies for technological development. The ratio of research and development spending in GDP reached 3.64 percent in Japan, 3.57 percent in South Korea, 1.76 percent in China in 2009, and in 2.77 percent in Taiwan in 2008. These rates compare favorably with those of the U.S. and the EU. There is no doubt that advances in such fields as information science, nanotechnology, biotechnology, life engineering and new energies will open up new frontiers for the manufacturing industry.
Third, strenuous efforts should be made to create new market values. Innovations have changed from supplier-led to consumer-guided. Consumers now tend to give priority to products and services that enhance their value as people, such as health services, medical care, nursing care, culture, learning, communication, the environment, security and safety. Therefore these fields will lead the market trends in years to come.
Asia in particular has a social consciousness that traditionally attaches importance to encouragement of learning, respect for human qualities, mutual trust among people and human symbiosis with nature. So, the Asian region has an advantage regarding the utilization of these values. New information-related technologies have led to the development of such things as highly-advanced equipment for medical inspection and surgery, advanced methods for health control and robots for nursing care. In the cultural sector as well, the latest digital technology has made possible artistic expressions that are comparable to images created by conventional analog skills and has helped create new fields such as the content industry. The fusion of technology and art will surely become a new growth field.
These new challenging efforts are already under way in some enterprises. If such efforts prove successful, East Asia's manufacturing industry can expect to continue its sustainable progress in the future.
Shinji Fukukawa, formerly vice minister of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (now the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) and president of Dentsu Research Institute, is currently senior advisor of the Association for Technological Excellence Promoting Innovation Advances.


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PAINESVILLE, Ohio (August 25, 2008) - Lake Erie College football head coach Mark McNellie will be on ESPN 850 AM WKNR Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. with Kenny Roda and the College Football Preview.
Coach McNellie will be talking about the Storm as it gets ready to kick off its inaugural varsity season on Thursday against Gannon University. The team's home game will be played at Jack Britt Memorial Stadium in downtown Painesville with a 7 p.m. kick-off time. Coach McNellie will also review the College's transition into NCAA Division II, in which it will be playing this season independently as a provisional member.
Kenny Roda is on the air live from 6-9 p.m. and fans can tune in to the show via the website at: http://www.espncleveland.com/.


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Values matter.
Our business values are critical to our success, and without the right values, success is neither relevant nor lasting.
We protect our integrity by making choices that are congruent with our values, and we maintain the highest ethical standards in our unregulated industry. We believe in a non-manipulative based approach whereby our actions are a direct reflection of the needs of both our clients and our candidates.
We sincerely care about our clients and candidates. They are the reason we are able to do what we love every day. We take a sincere and genuine interest in them personally and professionally and look out for their best interests.
We build and maintain long-lasting relationships with our clients and candidates. We believe that honest, sincere relationships are the foundation of every successful business. We see past the short-term gain and focus on the long-term reward of providing excellent service.
We operate with excellence to ensure the success of our clients, candidates and ourselves. We have a passion for this business and are dedicated to continuously striving for perfection.


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may he rot in hell.
Cheney heart troubles resurface
Wed Oct 15, 2008 11:24am EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, who has a history of heart trouble, was experiencing an recurrence of an abnormal heartbeat and will undergo a hospital procedure on Wednesday afternoon to address it, his spokeswoman said.
"During a visit with his doctors this morning, it was discovered that the vice president is experiencing a recurrence of atrial fibrillation, an abnormal rhythm involving the upper chambers of the heart," said his spokeswoman Megan Mitchell.
He will have an outpatient procedure at George Washington University Hospital on Wednesday afternoon to restore a normal heartbeat, she said in a statement. Cheney canceled a planned campaign event in Illinois because of the heart problem.
Cheney, 67, has had four heart attacks, quadruple bypass surgery, two artery-clearing angioplasties and a procedure to implant a defibrillator. During his yearly routine physical examination in July, doctors gave him the all-clear.
Cheney had his most recent heart attack shortly after the November 2000 election, although it was considered mild. He had the defibrillator implanted in his chest in 2001 to help regulate his heartbeat.
Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm in the upper chambers of the heart. With atrial fibrillation, the two upper chambers of the heart beat quickly and irregularly.
Because blood is not pumped completely out the heart's upper chambers, it can pool and clot, raising the risk for a stroke. About 15 percent of strokes occur in people with atrial fibrillation, according to the American Heart Association.
About 2.2 million Americans have this type of abnormal heart rhythm.
(Reporting by Jeremy Pelofsky and Julie Steenhuysen, editing by Chris Wilson)
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I made this 2-5-7-10 box and decorated with some paper by My Mind's Eye and this LOVELY medallion and sentiment. The white stamp all over the box is also a doodad from Fairy Tales.
What's In It?
Stamps: Fairy Tales (Verve Stamps)
Paper: baroque burgundy, very vanilla (Stampin' Up!); Everyday "Cherished" (My Mind's Eye)
Ink: bravo burgundy, bashful blue (SU!); Cloud white (VersaMagic)
Accessories: ribbon (Michaels); tacky tape, scallop scissors (ProvoCraft); 1/8" circle punch (Fiskars)
There's so much going on right now at Verve with the one year anniversary, so here are a few reminders:
- Sneak Peeks continue on the Verve blog Monday and Tuesday.
- A Verse a day continues with the anni-Verve-sary set, Beautiful You, on the Verve Forum everyday through Tuesday. You can enter every day to win the set.
- Anni-Verve-sary sketches continue on the forum, where you can win each day or the whole shebang.
- Release party on the forum from 10 pm to midnight Tuesday, August 12th, with all sets and singles being released at midnight.
Whew, I think that covers it.


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Stepping into Summer with New Resources and Over 40,000 Served
Newsletter Issue: July 2018
The Coaches' Column:
Brand new personal finance blogs from our very own financial coaches.
By Practitioners, for Practitioners:
Field news and insights from Clinic staff.
From Founder and CEO Mae Watson Grote:
- Three Myths About Working Poor Households and How They Build Financial Security
- The Pivotal Role of Human Service Practitioners in Building Financial Capability
- The Financial Clinic's Role in Closing the Racial Wealth Gap
- The Business Case for Ecosystems
Upcoming Events:
- July 5th: Community Coaching: The Key to Coaching
- July 11th: Community Training: Getting Started with Change Machine
- July 12th: Introducing TRANSFORM!
- July 19th: Introduction to Change Machine
The Financial Clinic and UnidosUS Celebrate Partnership
In celebration of our partnership with UnidosUS, we are thrilled to share some of our successes and lessons learned.
The Financial Clinic and UnidosUS partnered to create the FinancialWorks ecosystem which aims to build financial security for 40,000+ people across the nation. Currently the ecosystem is building the financial coaching capability of 14 organizations in Arizona, California, Illinois, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
As of April 2018, the FinancialWorks ecosystem has successfully promoted and introduced financial security outreach to 17,616 community members, and conducted financial security workshops and engaged in one-one-one conversations, otherwise known as light touch coaching, with 2,365 customers. Many of these customers went on to connect to financial coaches for more in-depth support to address immediate concerns and/or work towards a financial goal.
With another year of FinancialWorks to come, we are excited to continue to expand tour reach by serving more customers and deepening the financial security expertise of our affiliates' frontline staff. All of the participating organizations have shown a commitment to adding financial security practices to their services, and we are inspired by the impact this work is having on the communities they serve.
If you are looking to hear more about FinancialWorks, The Financial Clinic will be speaking at a workshop discussing the ecosystem at the annual UnidosUS conference this month.
Introducing TRANSFORM!
TRANSFORM is The Financial Clinic's brand new resource for organizational change. Based on years of providing capacity building services to over 500 organizations nationwide, the Clinic built TRANSFORM to aid organizations in all stages of program implementation.
From the first step of understanding how your participants' financial insecurity effects the success of your mission, to leveraging programmatic data and analysis into more impactful services and advocacy efforts, TRANSFORM can support embedding financial security activities into your organization's existing programs! A dynamic resource, TRANSFORM allows organizations to prioritize the following elements into a comprehensive and concrete action plan:
- Program Asset and Mapping
- Development and Stakeholder Cultivation
- Goal and Vision Setting
- Outreach, Marketing, and Communications
- Service Delivery
- Partnership Building
- Infrastructure and Staff Support
- Lasting Change
To learn more about TRANSFORM, tune into our July 12th webinar from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST register here today!
Social Media Spotlight
In June, The Financial Clinic partnered with BNY Mellon and Ashoka in their Unlocking Change Challenge- a nationwide competition to source leading innovators working to foster financial wellbeing for underserved communities.
The Challenge supports the most promising social entrepreneurs whose community-driven innovations have the power to increase financial wellbeing and stability for individuals or communities across the country. The top entries will receive funding, a collaborative digital platform to connect with peers, and feedback from the BNY Mellon and Ashoka team of thought leaders.
Submissions ended June 13th, and we are excited to see the difference these promising ideas will make in their communities. Click here to read more.
Don't miss the latest news: follow the Clinic on Facebook and Twitter
Change Machine Radio
Be sure to check out the first two episodes of Change Machine Radio, The Financial Clinic's all new podcast. These episodes are all about banking!
Clinic Across the Country: Speaking Engagements, Presentation, and Features
- From 6/13 to 6/15 Assistant Director of Capacity Building Jared Marling led FWCA & The Financial Clinic Organizational
Development Sessions
- Partnership Associate Erica Davis attended the CBA symposium on June 28th.


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We are pleased to be launching Pathways to advance professionalisation within the context of the Australasian Evaluation Society, a study we commissioned from BetterEvaluation/ Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG). This report explores various avenues that AES could undertake to progress professionalization of evaluation as a discipline in our region.
The report provides a strong framework based on four broad change theories: increasing motivation, increasing capacity, increasing opportunity for professional practice, and gatekeeping. It outlines four pathway options.
- Option 1 no change
- Option 2 focusing, connecting, and augmenting current activities
- Option 3 a system of voluntary credentialing
- Option 4 a fully licensed and regulated profession
The AES Board has endorsed Option 2, with a view to moving toward Option 3. The Learning and Professional Practice Committee (LPP) of the AES is developing a strategic plan to implement this decision.
BetterEvaluation blogs
Pathways to professionalisation - Part 1: Professionalisation within the context of the AES
In part 1 of this two-part blog series, Greet Peersman and Patricia Rogers introduce the 'Pathways to advance professionalisation within the context of the AES' project and report. They explore the four pathways identified in the report: 1) Ad hoc, disconnected activities; 2) Focused, connected and strategic activities; 3) Voluntary credentialing of evaluators; and 4) Regulated and licensed profession, and discuss their recommendation that the Australasian Evaluation Society follow a pathway of focused, connected and strategic activities, with a view to considering a voluntary credentialing process down the track.
Pathways to professionalisation - Part 2: Options for professionalisation
In the previous blog in this series, Greet Peersman and Patricia Rogers introduced the 'Pathways to advance professionalisation within the context of the AES' project and report. A major feature of this report is the exploration of 41 activities and approaches that can be used to advance the professionalisation of monitoring and evaluation and the conclusion of this two-part series looks at these approaches in more detail. We believe these activities are likely to be of considerable interest to others who are undertaking or planning evaluation capacity strengthening activities and we encourage you to share your feedback and thoughts on these activities at the end of this blog.
Join the conversation
We want to hear your thoughts on this report to help us shape the future direction of the AES in implementing the Option 2. Please join the conversation over July to October this year.
- Attend a webinar with the report authors, Patricia Rogers and Greet Peersman, to answer your questions and discuss broad directions with the LPP. The webinar will be held in late August (details to follow).
- Add your reflections in the comments section of the BetterEvaluation blogs
- Participate in a facilitated consultation at the aes18 Conference in Launceston at 9:30am on Thursday 20 September.
- Get involved in regional discussions with members (details to follow)
Next steps
The Learning and Professional Practice Committee (LPP) of the AES Board will draw on the input from members to develop an action plan, which it will present to the AES Board meeting for approval in November 2018.


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Comic-Con 2014 Exclusive: Caesar's Warrior Collection Announcement
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is still tearing up the box office, but if you go to Comic-Con 2014 you can pre-order the Blu-ray in the handsome limited edition Caesar's Warrior Collection, which we are exclusively announcing at CraveOnline.
Caesar's Warrior Collection is a replica of Caesar's head with war paint as seen in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. The four-disc collection includes includes the Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD versions of Rise of the Planet of the Apes and the Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and Digital HD versions of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
Related: Apes Doing Cool Stuff in Movies
As a bonus, the set also includes the 32-page Planet of the Apes: Building an Icon booklet and four "battle-ready" ape character cards.
Fans can pre-order Caesar's Warrior Collection at the Fox Booth (#4229) and also at FoxConnect.com during Comic-Con 2014. The set will be released this holiday season.
This Week in Film News – Week Ending 07/18/14
William Bibbiani is the editor of CraveOnline's Film Channel and the host of The B-Movies Podcast and The Blue Movies Podcast. Follow him on Twitter at @WilliamBibbiani.


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Di-O-Matic Releases New Facial Studio for Windows
Montreal-based animation software developer Di-O-Matic announced today the release of its Facial Studio for Windows. The new software offers more than 500 controls over the 3D head creation process, along with new features such as PhotoMatching, which allows users to create heads based on photos and drawings in less than ten minutes.
With Facial Studio for Windows, easy 3D heads creation is now available to all major 3D platforms. Supporting the FBX interchange file format developed by Kaydara, Facial Studio for Windows export 3D heads, including their deformation setups, to every major 3D applications including discreet 3ds max, Maxon Cinema4D, Newtek LightWave, Alias Maya, Alias MotionBuilder, and Softimage XSI. The package is priced at $899.
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It's no secret that the former Isidingo star has been at the centre of much criticism on Strictly Come Dancing.
Two weeks ago, eyebrows were raised when Ashish responded to judge Michael Wentink negative remarks by saying, "the reason people vote for us is because they can see that we have to work twice as hard to be half as good as any of the other contestants."
This didn't sit well with other contestants, who hit back at Ashish on the show last week.
However, Ashish told The Juice that he was actually paying the other contestants a compliment, but it was misunderstood. "I was admitting that I know I'm not the best dancer, but still give each performance 150% each week," he explained.
He added that his journey on the show so far has been crazy, emotional, beautiful and painful - but most of all, enjoyable, despite all the negativity. "When this is over I know I will be taking away a set of skills that I didn't have."
When asked about the tension between him and judge Michael, Ashish admitted that they "haven't seen eye to eye" since the start.
"I feel like it's a direct hit on me because Michael has never had a single positive thing to say about our performances. Every other couple gets negative comments mixed with the positive, but there's no record of that when it comes to me," he explained.
Ashish added that it was frustrating to enter each week with an "emotional beating."
"I'm beyond grateful to the people voting for me and as long as I'm in this contestant, I will continue giving off more than 150% for them. I feel like I represent the losers, who were always told that you can't do something. This motivates me to prove that you can do anything you set your heart on."
The former soap star also revealed that he did not agree that people were voting for him based on popularity or sympathy. "I believe people can see that I refuse to give up, despite being beaten into the ground week after week."


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Sweating It Out In The Parish
There's something a bit disheartening about going to a recently opened (3 months?) restaurant in the Pearl on a summer's day of nearly 100 degrees and not finding air conditioning. Are spaces even allowed to open in the environs of the Pearl without A/C? When this was a cooking school before, wouldn't they have had A/C? I mean, what the……….? (fill in with your own comfort level of disdain-laden language.) This is a weird complaint coming from me, as my body is nearly always cold and corpse-tempered, and although I had been dying from the heat for two days, I didn't even turn on my car A/C until I was nearly to the restaurant. So if I was over-heated, it must have been uncomfortable. I know the South is supposed to be all hot and sweaty, but would an upscale restaurant really open in a upper class district without having A/C? It seems highly unthinkable, so I can't help but wonder if maybe the A/C at The Parish had broken down, or was overwhelmed by the extreme heat, or just not effective in the little private room we were shuttled to, off the main dining room. You would think they would mention it to us though, if one of the latter scenarios was the case, as they had to notice we were hot, as we kept asking for pitchers of ice and saying "man, we're hot" and because the waiter looked incredibly uncomfortable himself (although the young hostesses seemed fresh all evening.)
Actually, I had read and heard how nice the decor was inside The Parish, and that the owners (the EaT Oyster Bar people) had done their best to bring an upscale New Orleans dining house to Portland, so I would have liked to have seen more than our hot and noisy little room. Even a trip to the restroom yielded no results (so to speak) as it was within steps of our isolation chamber, so the only interesting thing I could see was jars of pickled goods under the hostesses station. As for our room, besides the big table and the torture chairs, the only other things to look at (besides the "winners" I was dining with, tee hee) was a rather ratty looking wild boar head mounted high on the wall opposite me (wild boars could use a comb and a toothbrush) and a rather creepy black and white old timey photograph of three youths dressed is very scary evangelical garb. As is usual with these private rooms, not exactly decked out to the nines. I can understand why sometimes people put large, loud, unruly groups in these separate areas (for example, bachelorette parties or groups of prom-goers) but we are distinguished diners who have to be a good example to other patrons with our effusive ordering, so why wouldn't restaurants want to show us off? (rather sadly, RR's loud and crazy days of boisterous and improper behavior and subject matter (diddle rooms) seem to have ceased and desisted long ago. My current regulars are great, but I miss those occasional kooks.) The problem with most private dining areas, they lack the character of the rest of the restaurant (one exception, Aviary) so not only do you not get the flavor of the restaurant, your surroundings are often lifeless.
I'm very thankful that this summer I have been experiencing better than usual turnouts, once again due to my food-lovin' group of current regulars. This time my roster of nine was very similar to the group we had a Carpaccio Trattoria, Glenda, Heidi, Julian, Hank, David, Shohong, Cora and Sam, with one notable addition, Sam's father, Jerry, who was visiting from Chicago. Although it was between 95-100 degrees out, Jerry, in his 8th decade, was a real trooper. Over the last couple of days he had been at Smith Rock, Silver Falls, and now to a non-air conditioned restaurant. What endurance! Somehow, everyone had one thing in common this evening, we were too hot. Even little Hank, who was a model gentleman at the last dinner, seemed a bit more testy this evening, as he too seemed overheated, Luckily, on the couple of occasions he cried a bit, the acoustics were so bad we could barely hear him. He did seem to be sucking his bottle with incredible vigor though, perhaps wishing for a cool Mint Julep. Also, like his mother, he seems to have an appreciation for good books. In Heidi's case, she savors reading them, in Hank's case, he gnaws on them with great relish. (more…)