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Many people ask us "how large of an area do you cover?" The answer is simple; parts of Minnesota (Twin Cities Metro Area) and most of Wisconsin. We do however extend into the surrounding areas at times under special circumstances. Please view the map below which showcases our completed projects. We should have something near you to take a look at. We have team members in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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16-24 year olds spurn TV
BBC NEWS | Technology | Young drive 'radical media shift'
Sixteen to 24 year olds are spurning television, radio and newspapers in favour of online services, says the regulator's study.
BBC NEWS | Technology | Young drive 'radical media shift'
Sixteen to 24 year olds are spurning television, radio and newspapers in favour of online services, says the regulator's study.
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From a talk I did to external partners for the social change programme
I thought I'd begin the session by trying to frame some of the debates that we think are pertinent to all our work in, for want of a better phrase, 'the knowledge economy'. We all deal with audiences. Some call audiences clients, or customers, or even users (pundits!). We tend to use 'student' – though it sometimes feels that even that terminology is under threat!
I'm not exactly sure who your audiences are or what strategies you use to work with them in terms of information. But in trying to think of common experience, of a common group – and really a significant group in many ways when we think of 'change', I thought I'd concentrate on the 'teenagers/young adults'. And I'm thinking of the age group 12-24 here.
What then do we know about the behaviour of this group when it comes to accessing information?
My own observations have been been culled from a number of recent publications:
Two questions to keep in mind:
So, from these recent surveys it's clear that the average 12-24 year-old:
1 never reads an off-line newspaper
2 will read off-line magazines
30 years ago teens/young people didn't read newspapers either but started to do so when they were in their 20s and 30s and it became a habit. Today, they don't read newspapers and the likelihood is that they never will.
That doesn't mean they aren't interested in news – they are arguably more interested in news now than they have been in a long time. They are just not going to offline newspapers – they are going online. This doesn't mean the newspaper is dead – there are great opportunities for offline newspapers online.
3 will never own a landline phone and probably won't make the distinction between mobiles and landlines (and may never wear a watch – apart from as a fashion accessory)
4 won't watch tv on sombody else's schedule for much longer (and barely understands that concept at the moment)
5 trusts unknown peers more than experts (may grow out of this one when the stakes become much higher in their 30s) thinking that a peer is less likely to have an 'agenda' than an expert. May be right but not always – spammers and predators do exist (though not as much as we are led to believe by DOPA).
6 has started to pay for digital content. From 2000-2005 there was no interest in paying. Digital goods (not books etc on Amazon) on the internet had to be free. This changed in 2005 because of the panics about prosecution, the use of spyware and the introduction of iTunes. Attitudes began to change.
7 shows little interest in the source of information online. Even though Google or Yahoo tells you where the info comes from they don't pay attention to it. Information is a commodity and it seems they are not taught to be interested in the source
8 knows that community is at the centre of everything. It's the one thing that pulls more than checking email. It frames internet experience – it's what you do when you log on. To almost 50% of pop surveyed, their online communities (the lives they build online) were as important as their offline communities (the lives they build offline). How do they move through communities? – Like nightclubs? From MySpace to Facebook – and the cool kids move on …
The average 16-24 year old in the UK has 49 friends (7 close and 16 online friends they have never met), has 86 buddies on IM list and is a member of three online social networks.
9 don't think they are effected by advertising or brand – they think they are too shrewd for it to work on them. But we know that they are wrong – branding and advertising affects us all to an enormous extent – we're not immune.
10 is moving to mobile – the teens understand this and prepare for it: paying for things on a mobile, using GPS, booking tickets etc.
Almost half the population of the globe now has a mobile phone. The internet is growing but it's not growing as fast as that.
11 is less interested in television than any generation before. TV's important but it doesn't dominate theirlives as it dominated ours. TV is one option among many.
12 wants to move content from platform to platform irrespective of the barriers that people want to put in their way. This is the battle with DRM and it will be the battle with social networks.
13 wants to be heard – and produces content. Not 15 minutes of fame but 15 megabytes of fame … which can last forever.
14 thinks email is something used to send a thank you letter to aunts and uncles. Instant messaging is the way teens communicate.
The report found that
Broadcast mass media WILL survive but as much smaller businesses with a greatly reduced influence.
Films – massive reduction since the 1940s/1950s – it drives dvds.
Music business has greatly reduced though interest in music is increasing. We listen to more music but buy less of it from the music industry.
Newspapers are down in circulation – they're going out for free in manchester … for advertising purposes. They are under pressure from the environmental concerns. Online newspapers though now have the opportunity to get back to the job of providing breaking news (it was taken over by the advent of radio and tv) – which it can do online. Online it can compete with the speed of TV and radio.
Implications for education (media literacy for 21st century – white paper by Henry Jenkins with Ravi Purushotma, Katherine Clinton, Margaret Weigel, and Alice J. Robison)
see Tony Karrer's contribution.
see also
A post about the youtube 'sensation' the zimmers' My Generation:
Starring in the video as lead vocalist was Peter Oakley, known on YouTube as geriatric1927. He's been a consistently high-profile celebrity there since August 2006, when his first videoblog post – a brief and tentative experiment with a webcam and Windows Moviemaker humbly titled 'First Try', exploded into the 'most viewed' page of YouTube's popularity rankings (largely because of the novelty, at the time, of his age):
see more at propagating media.
I'll have to update this one:
"By the time he or she has reached 21 years of age, the average NetGener will have spent
10,000 hours playing video games,
200,000 e-mails,
20,000 hours watching TV,
10,000 hours on cell phones, and
under 5,000 hours reading (Bonamici et al. 2005)."

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Name: Shereene Witter
Company: Franklin Rae
Job title: Account Director
Twitter: @shereenewitter
LinkedIn: Shereene Witter
Did you go to university?
Yes, I studied third world development and communications at the University of East London. I graduated in 2011 with a 2:1 (a couple of marks of a first, but hey)
What was your first job in PR?
Straight after university I did a three-month internship during the summer, which I found through my university. It was with the Taylor Bennett Foundation in association with Brunswick. It was a great experience, which taught me the many different disciplines of PR and provided a number of great networking opportunities. In fact, it was through the internship that I found and landed my first permanent role in tech PR with the Octopus Group. I was lucky enough to join as an AE a few weeks after my internship came to an end
It was a great agency, which taught me a great deal in terms of management, business development and also personal development.
How did you get from there to your current role?
From the Octopus Group I went on to join another agency called Champion Communications as a Senior Account Executive. After four short months I was promoted to Account Manager. It was at Champion Communications where I started to develop my interest and experience in the TV and media sector. There I oversaw the PR for a kids TV channel and a TV distribution company, amongst other tech and digital clients. It was a great agency, which taught me a great deal in terms of management, business development and also personal development. After 18 months at the agency I was approached to join my current agency, Franklin Rae, as an Account Director and I haven't looked back since
What do you do on a day-to-day basis?
My days vary quite a bit. One day I could be working on the launch of a new TV production company or programme, and the next I could be preparing for an event or devising new business proposals. But that's what I love about my role at Franklin Rae – everyday is different. In addition to driving new business for the agency, overseeing HR and operations, and working on team development, I still get to pitch to journalists, write articles and organise events or screenings. With that said, I often find that 6pm creeps up on me quite quickly, and although I've managed to write a couple of press releases, send out a new business proposal and attend a couple of client meetings, there is always more to do and so little time. It definitely pays to enjoy what you do and the people you work with. That way no matter how busy you are, it's worth it and never a chore
What do you like most about working in PR?
I love being able to work with so many different types of people. Over the years I have managed to build a network of diverse and interesting people; from founders of new and exciting TV companies, to tech innovators, creative directors creating really cool branded content and award-winning actors. Helping these people to achieve their business goals and aspirations is truly rewarding. I have also been able to work with and learn from some amazing PR and comms people, who have given me invaluable advice and guidance throughout my career. It's so important to build and maintain relationships with people you meet and work with. These relationships could pay great dividends one day
Try new ways to stand out from the crowd. Perhaps send a short video clip about yourself or an interactive/animated CV.
What's the hardest thing about working in PR?
One of the hardest things about working in PR is actually landing your first permanent role and getting your foot in the door. The key is to be passionate, persistent and persevere. We receive a number of emails about internships and work experience at our agency. The ones that really stand out are those that send clear, short and to-the-point cover letters. There is nothing worse than receiving a really long cover letter or email, that's also really generic. You can always tell when it's a copy and paste job! Also, it pays to be creative in our industry. Try new ways to stand out from the crowd. Perhaps send a short video clip about yourself or an interactive/animated CV. You will definitely be remembered. There are also some great initiatives out there to help you, such as the Taylor Bennett Foundation and Creative Access – both of which specialise in helping BAME talent. The likes of the PRCA are also good
Who is your PR inspiration?
In my first role at Octopus I was lucky to have the BEST Account Manager and Account Director. They provided a great foundation for me to progress, and always had time to help and guide me. They have both since moved on to pastures new, but will always remain friends and inspiration
be nice to people and work hard
What's the best career advice you've ever been given?
Another one of my bosses once told me always be nice to people and work hard. Simple, but effective. People will always remember you if you leave a good impression. Work hard, play hard is another one. PR is known to be a stressful career choice, but there are so many social benefits and perks to the job
Which PR blogs, news sites and websites do you read?
I always glance through the PR Week newsletter. That's a standard. But I find other publications, which aren't necessarily straight PR-focused, such as The Drum, the Media Guardian and Stylist also offer great insight, advice and tips from inspirational people in the industry doing great things
You have to believe in yourself
What are your tips for aspiring PRs?
Be creative. Network, network, network and be passionate about what you want to do. You have to believe in yourself. If you're passionate about a career in PR and truly believe that you can bring something to a role or a company, then own it and let it be a driving force


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New Barnum movie 'a fantastical musical'
Let's get this fact out of the way: Hollywood heartthrob Hugh Jackman looks about as much like P.T. Barnum as your cat.
But that shouldn't keep you from seeing Jackman portraying Barnum in the new 20th Century Fox movie musical, "The Greatest Showman," which opened in general release Wednesday.
"You know, I think that P.T. Barnum would totally approve," said Kathleen Maher, executive director and curator of the Barnum Museum on Main Street. "It's not supposed to be an historical account of his life. Rather, it's a fantastical musical and visual experience that illustrates Barnum's gift to us: showmanship. And P.T Barnum would have loved the casting."
Maher, who attended a VIP premier screening of the film aboard the Queen Mary 2 last week, said there have been dozens of accounts of Barnum's life, both in print and on film.
"But the idea behind 'The Greatest Showman' is to bring the spirit of P.T. Barnum back to life," she said. "His story is enormous — too big for a two-hour movie. There would be too many tangents."
For example, Barnum was, for a year, the mayor of Bridgeport, something not part of "The Greatest Showman."
His ornate, Iranistan mansion near what is now Seaside Park? Not mentioned either.
"Instead, (the movie) focuses on his American Museum creation as well as his circus — and the performers, the music and the dancing," Maher said, "his spectacular successes and his heartbreaking failures."
Elinor Biggs, Barnum's great-great-great-granddaughter, accompanied Maher at the premier screening, where they got to meet Jackman and the other cast members.
Biggs and Maher said that the people from 20th Century Fox spent about four hours with them at the Barnum Museum.
"Looking a Tom Thumb's wool outfit, his little carriage and Barnum's coat really made an impression with them," Biggs said. "They were genuinely interested in finding out as much they could about Barnum."
Biggs, 71, of the Southport section of Fairfield, described the move as "incredibly uplifting, genuine and fun," and one that gives its audience a window into the showman's life.
"I said to the director (Michael Gracey) that I felt incredibly proud — even more so now — to be a descendant of P.T. Barnum after seeing the film," she said. "You'll really want to go back and see it again — the dance sequences, the music — it's all jaw-dropping."
This was by no means the first motion picture about Bridgeport's most famous person.
In 2017, the documentary "P.T. Barnum, the Lost Legend," about Bethel's statue of the famous showman was released. It centered on Bethel Sculptor David Gesualdi and the statue he created in that town, Barnum's birthplace.
Beau Bridges starred in the Television miniseries, "PT Barnum," which was released in 1999. It was filmed entirely in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia.
Then there was the 1986 TV movie "Barnum" that starred Burt Lancaster. For a time that film was shown continuously at the museum on Main Street.
Burl Ives played Barnum in "The Fantastic Flying Fools," a fictional 1967 film about the master showman financing a failed effort to send Tom Thumb to the Moon aboard a cannon projectile.
In 1934, the Hollywood movie "The Mighty Barnum" was released, starring the rubber-faced comedian Wallace Beery as Barnum and siren Virginia Bruce as Jenny Lind.
Movie trivia: Beery's career in show business began when he was hired as an assistant elephant trainer in 1904 for Barnum's circus. He quit when he was clawed by a leopard. And the portly Beery, it can be said, did look a lot like Barnum.
There were several silent movies in the around 1900s about Barnum and his circus, such as "Barnum & Bailey's Circus" (1903), "Arrival of Barnum and Bailey's Circus" (1899) and "Barnum & Bailey's Circus Street Parade," (1904).
There were numerous TV documentaries, too. "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: 113th Edition" from 1983 was one of the better ones.
Maher said that she, as curator, unearthed about 15 years ago a little-known quote from a dusty book in the museum's vast archives that found its way into the new film.
"It was 'The noblest art is that of making others happy,' " she said. "I use that 1886 quote over everything. And, you know, that quote made it into the closing shot of the film. I was really excited about that."
"The man is phenomenal in all that he accomplished in his life — a man who is not well known by a lot of people," Biggs said.
"And this is a great opportunity for us here at the Barnum Museum," Maher said. "After people see the movie, they will want to see more about the man, and we're here to give it to them."
Biggs agreed. "Bridgeport should be very proud of him — and its all there in the museum," she said.


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Dubai International has started 2013 in top gear, setting yet a further monthly record by welcoming, for the first time, in excess of 5.5 million passengers in one month.
Based on traffic reports issued by Dubai Airports, passenger numbers went up 14.6 per cent to 5,559,760 in January 2013, up from 4,852,139 in the same month in 2012. The majority of markets were boosted in January by holiday traffic as well as visitors to the Dubai Shopping Festival.
Air links continue to be extended between Dubai and Saudi Arabia with Emirates, flydubai, Nasair and Saudi Arabian Airlines all adding new flights in 2012. During the year Emirates added new flights to Jeddah, Dammam and Riyadh whilst flydubai broadened its network to encompass Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh, Taif, Yanbu and Tabuk.
Saudi Arabian Airlines, in the meantime, added flights from Medina and Riyadh to Dubai and low-cost airline Nasair launched flighta between Riyadh and Dubai.
"January's record passenger numbers confirm that the growth trajectory recorded last year has continued into 2013 and Dubai Airports has taken another steady stride towards the 98 million passengers a year we expect to pass through our airport by the end of the decade," said chief executive Paul Griffiths.
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By Dr Tom Finegan
A group of English-based lawyers argue in a letter (Irish Times, 23/4) that the "health ground" under the U.K.'s 1967 Abortion Act sets a much lower threshold for legal abortion than that set by the health ground under the Irish Government's General Scheme for abortion legislation.
The group point out that Irish health ground, which applies from 12 to 23 weeks of pregnancy, permits abortion where there is a "risk" of "serious harm to the health" of the mother. The U.K.'s health ground requires that continuation of pregnancy would be riskier than an abortion, a test almost always met according to the group because abortion "is invariably less risky than continuing a pregnancy to term". So from 12 to 23 weeks Irish law will be vastly more restrictive as regards access to abortion than U.K. law.
Their argument fails. They fail to properly acknowledge that in both jurisdictions the health ground includes mental health. And they completely omit to acknowledge that while the vast majority of abortions in the U.K. take place on health grounds (97%), almost all of these (99.8%) take place on the grounds of mental, not physical, health.
In terms of mental health it is simply not true that abortion "is invariably less risky than continuing a pregnancy to term". A consensus of relevant peer-reviewed research suggests the very opposite. Abortions that take place on the mental health ground in the U.K. are doing so without the support of empirical data. Their only support is the insistence of the pregnant mother herself. And yet abortion requests for mental health reasons are invariably granted.
And that is the point. When legislated for, abortion on mental health grounds ultimately amounts to a self-ratifying process. The law concedes (erroneously) that abortion autonomy is linked to good mental health. On this view it follows that if a person believes that their mental health will be or may be seriously harmed by not choosing an abortion then almost by definition their mental health is at risk. Test satisfied.
When absolute individual autonomy is so closely indexed to good mental health, peer-reviewed studies, which are necessarily general in focus, become irrelevant. Doctors have no basis for standing in the way of a right to abortion. From my reading of the General Scheme ("repeal legislation" is a good term for it – links the general scheme in with the referendum) doctors who do refuse an abortion request under can be called before a review committee to "answer questions". If called they must attend otherwise they become criminally liable. Obviously this will have a chilling effect on doctors inclined to trust the evidence and deny that abortion is some kind of mental health treatment.
For these and related reasons the U.K.'s mental health ground amounts to abortion on demand. Doctors literally pre-sign the relevant forms.


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When I was a kid, the longest day of the year was always one of the most exciting. School was out and we could play outside until dark — and even stay up a little longer to catch fireflies. It was a time of no worries.
But today, on the longest day of the year, I am walking more than 10 miles in honor of those who are enduring a life with Alzheimer's. I am especially walking for Marilyn Beiser, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease at the age of 58.
For more than 20 years, Marilyn worked in business administration and accounting, and enjoyed a successful career filled with promotions and awards. Then Alzheimer's arrived and robbed her of her confidence. Marilyn was fired from three jobs and experienced long periods of unemployment. But Alzheimer's didn't stop there: It also robbed Marilyn of her freedom.
It wasn't the diagnosis that became the longest day for Marilyn. Her longest day was the day she handed her car keys back to the dealership and stopped driving.
"I cried harder at the dealership than the day I was diagnosed," Marilyn told me. "I knew I would have to ask friends and family for rides. I felt as though I was turning in my pride and my independence at the same time."
Despite these challenges, Marilyn shows tremendous strength and endurance in her fight against Alzheimer's on a daily basis. She is an active volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association Greater Delaware Valley Chapter and serves as Early-Stage Advisor for the national office of the Association. She is a dedicated grandmother, mother and friend.
She wants to be part of the solution. So, she asked her neurologist about clinical trials and has now been a participant for more than one year.
Marilyn inspires me to go the distance. A few hours and miles doesn't feel like enough compared to the endurance, strength and courage Marilyn and millions of others show every day. Having the opportunity to participate in this new event to raise funds and awareness for with the disease has brought to light in a new way how my longest days (as a mother of two young children and a full-time worker) are nothing comparable to those living with Alzheimer's disease, their caregivers and their loved ones. And it is a lesson to me to remember those long days as a carefree kid and appreciate those moments while I can.
I will do everything I can to continue the journey and inspire others to be 'in it' until Alzheimer's ends, so we can achieve our vision of a world without Alzheimer's and the longest days can go back to being about fireflies and great memories.
Lynn works on national event programs at the Alzheimer's Association, including Walk to End Alzheimer's™. Her passions are family, fundraising, great books, snacks and mindless reality television. Today she is participating in the Alzheimer's Association Longest DayTM, a sunrise-to-sunset relay supporting those affected by Alzheimer's disease.
26 Responses to "New Meaning to The Longest Day"
Way to go, Lynn! Thanks for leading the way!
Way to go!!! I wish I was walking with ya!
wow – reminds me of my mom who also had early onset – I miss her as much today as when she finally succombed in 1991 and am hoping to make the 5k walk in her memory here in philly in september. THANK YOU for the inspiration!
Keep pressing Lynn and all others who are affected in any way by this terrible disease.
You go girl! Very proud of you. Both of my parents have it. My father just passed away in February after being diagnosed approximately 1996. My Mom is in an ALF and is now loosing her ability to communicate. It is a long journey. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for your hard work, Lynn. Marilyn's story has hit a nerve… my 57-yr-old boyfriend also has early-onset Alzheimer's and just recently gave up his car keys too. We have so many more
adjustments ahead of us…
Marilyn inspires me and so do you. Libby Connally
way to go!! my mom has the early stages of alzheimers and its so sad to see this…
Thank you! I am with you in this fight!
Marilyn is my mom. Thanks Lynn for doing this. I really appreciate people like you and my mom doing what they can to get the message out about Alzheimer's.
Angela, it is truly an honor. She and your family are an inspiration to all of us. This was a great experience.
Hi Angela
I just found out about your Mom a couple of days ago through a mutual friend, Doug. Your Mom and I lost touch a few years ago. I have thought of her often and I am so sorry about her diagnosis. She always said how strong and smart you are and I hope that helps you through this tough and trying time. Please remember me to her.
Libby Fairchild
Lynn, thank you.
Thank you Lynn! My 52 year old sister is in the severe stage of early onset Alzheimers, and I therefore appreciate all that you do for the struggle to fight this terrible disease. When my sister lost her job with a large Corp after 18 years, and then her driving ability, she lost all freedom and dignity. Although I have "lost" my only sister as I knew her as for 40 years, I am grateful for each day she is still in my life.
My Grandmother had this terrible disease and passed away in 1996. Now one of her daughters is fighting the fight and every day I worry that it will be passed along to my Mom. Thank you for the wonderful article as I remember when my Grandma had to give her keys and car to my aunt. Let's pray that someday this will finally end.
Thanks Lynn keep it up we just did the inlet ny walk last saturday . Mom passed in 09 and so did my aunt of alzheimers I'm just now starting to get involved keep up the good work
I'm with you all the way. I help care for my mom with the last stages of Dementia and just put my Dad in a Nursing Home with Alzheimer's a week ago. My heart is broken so bad. We need to find a cure of this Monster Disease !!! I want tot walk for the cause when I'm able.Go Lynn…..
Way to go Lynn. My dad was diagnosed with Early Onset at 52 and is now in the final stages. So promising to hear how active she has been in the cause and what a special person she must be for you to support her. It is such a struggle for families and for the person with this awful disease. Thank you for your support
Thanks for sharing the story about your friend Marilyn and thanks for volunteering and helping a great cause.
My father also suffered from early- onset Alzheimers, diagnosed at age 52 . He succumbed to the disease 10 years later. The most difficult thing for me was to listen to my Dad talk about the things he knew he used to be able to do. He knew he forgot and knew what was to come and he was frightened. In the early stages, he and my Mom were very active in the Alzheimers Association and travelled to Washington and lobbied for increased research funding. I miss my Dad and think of him often. I hope a cure can be found in the near future. The toll this disease takes on a family is devastating. Thank you to all those fighting for a cure!
What a wonderful effort. The Alzheimer's Assn Longest Day is an inspiration to all. Thank you.
What a fine tribute Lynn. I chair our Pa. Coalition & the SEPA Advocacy Committee for the Del. Valley Chapter & am privledged to know Marilyn. She's an integral member of our Committee —we also share the same member of Congress. Bringing her compelling story to D.C. last year was a major factor in Rep. Schwartz & Senator Casey's office throwing their support behind NAPA. Her comments at the NAPA input session held the day before before our Hill visits this year were equally powerful.
Thank you !
What a fine tribute Lynn. I chair our Pa. Coalition & the SEPA Advocacy Committee for the Del. Valley Chapter & am privledged to know Marilyn. She's an integral member of our Committee —we also share the same member of Congress. Bringing her compelling story to D.C. last year was a major factor in Rep. Schwartz & Senator Casey's office throwing their support behind NAPA. Her comments at the NAPA input session held the day before before our Hill visits this year were equally powerful.
way 2 go girl my passed mom passed away 4 mos ago of alz it is a terrible disease i hope they can find a cure someday
My father has this disease at 84 and a nurse where he is living said it is the longest goodbye disease and that it is. At times he knows me and at other times he says you are not my daughter, that is sad. But I know and I can't deny as I look like him. He told my sister yesterday at a visit, there is something wrong wtih my mind and he pointed to his head, and they are giving me medicine for it. I cried all last night thinking about that statement.
But he still can read and they use him for a program reading to the very residents that he lives with.
Bless their hearts and for all those that will walk, run and bike for this disease. I would but am unable to as I have multiple illnesses myself. Thank you.
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Pairing: JaeJae
Rating: NC17
Length: One-shot
Genre: Twincest - if this bugs you please don't read
Disclaimer: I don't own anything apart from the story.
Summary: Youngwoong and Jaejoong, the Kim twins are inseparable. When one of them loses his voice, it is up to the other to help him find his words...even though he really doesn't mean to.
AN1: I upset my twin earlier tonight (it's 11:45pm here) and this is written for her as an apology. This is at her request and so thongintheice, I hope you're happy with this bb and again, I am really, really sorry for my throwaway comment.
AN2: Un-betaed. I haven't even re-read it so if the names are mixed up in places, i'm really sorry! Please forgive me! The gif is not mine but ohmygod do I want to kiss whoever made it OTL
Youngwoong is having a really good dream. Jaejoong is licking a path across his cheek and nose, stiffening his tongue, the resistance sending shivers throughout his body. It is odd but it also feels like his ear is being licked which isn't right as surely Jaejoong's tongue can't be in two places at once. Youngwoong struggles to wake from the pleasant dream knowing his twin will be there with him in real life and nothing can be better than that.
"Mmmm Joongie?" Youngwoong calls out, not bothering to open his eyes. Oddly enough, he can still feel something cold and seemingly wet moving across his chin and up to his cheek, as well as a warm tongue in his ear. "Jae?" Youngwoong tries again as he cracks open an eye just as his younger twin brother pulls away looking adorably rumpled with a cute grin on his face and a guilty look in his eyes. It is the 10th day of Jaejoong's imposed silence from his throat surgery and Youngwoong can't wait to hear his beautiful voice again. "You're cute." Youngwoong leans forward and gives Jaejoong an eskimo kiss causing the latter to giggle silently and move back slightly. Jaejoong's face is slightly fuller due to the medication but it does not detract from his luminous beauty, those large doe eyes he knows mirror his own and every time he looks into them he feels like their souls are saying hello. They are identical right down to their birthmark, the only distinguishing features between them being the smattering of moles on their faces in different patterns and their two inch height difference, Youngwoong naturally the taller twin. He however knows his brother very well and the cheeky look in his eyes is distracting him and causing him some mild concern. "Jaejoong... what have you done, baby?"
Jaejoong covers his mouth as he tries to stifle his giggles. He brings a hand up and in it is an uncapped dry-erase pen. The pen Jaejoong has been using to communicate with the everyone with his dry-erase board when his older twin isn't around which isn't often. Youngwoong looks at it confusedly as Jaejoong continues to giggle silently. Seeing his brother's confusion causes Jaejoong to bite his lip to stifle his laughter as he sits up and picks up the dry-erase board off the floor.
"I am playing connect the dots." Jaejoong writes as his shoulders shake from stifled mirth, sucking his plump bottom lip into his mouth as he diligently tries not to burst out laughing.
"Connect the dots?"
He nods and grins as he continues writing. "Its fun! I've drawn Cassiopeia."
"Your fanclub?" Youngwoong sits up with Jaejoong, leaning against the headboard as he watches his twin's eyes sparkle mischievously. He shakes his head trying to clear the cobwebs from his mind from his prolonged sleep, having been running around like crazy trying to make sure that as Jaejoong's personal manager, his brother's brief absence from the spotlight isn't detrimental in any way to his singing career. His beautiful brother who looks and sings like an angel has only recently celebrated his first year since his debut with Dong Bang Shin Ki, a five member acapella/dance group currently taking South Korea by storm. It's an odd arrangement to say the least but the Kim twins made it clear in no uncertain terms to SM Entertainment that they are a package deal. Youngwoong can't sing or dance to save his life but he can act and he is fiercely protective of his younger twin. Being older by 15 minutes as their mother had delivered them naturally, he grew up filling in the role of an older brother and he takes the role very seriously. He isn't just the older twin, he's also the more masculine one, having the need to be just so in order to protect his younger twin; his literal other half.
He stares at his twin, his thoughts coming back to the present, forehead wrinkling at Jaejoong who isn't making any sense at all. Connect the dots? Cassiopeia? He reaches out and puts his hand against the giggling man's forehead. "You don't have a fever…I don't understand. Connect the dots?" Youngwoong echoes again.
Jaejoong swats at his hand and laughs soundlessly as he writes, "With your moles."
"My mo-" Youngwoong's eyes widen as it finally dawns on him. That dream…the wet and stiff strokes on his face. That wasn't Jaejoong's tongue. That was the dry-erase pen! "Jaejoongie!" Youngwoong jumps out of bed and runs to the closet, flinging open the door to look at himself in the full length mirror hanging from it. His jaw drops as indeed his crazy twin has used him as his canvas. He finally understands how the little minx has managed to draw his fanclub. He has literally drawn the Cassiopeia star formation on his face by connecting his moles! He stares is absolutely shock at the black lines crisscrossing his face; across his nose, the area between his nose and his top lip, and even his lips! Jaejoong had drawn a line ACROSS HIS LIPS. His brother has indeed been playing connect the dots and Youngwoong scowls ferociously at his visage, still not quite believing what he's seeing. The sideways 'W' stares back at him, almost mockingly.
Jaejoong, who tumbles out of bed when Youngwoong had jumped out in a hurry, sits on the floor wrapped in sheets eyeing his brother a little warily. "I'm sorry," he mouths, face contrite, his hair falling in soft waves and framing his cheeks, making him look even more feminine and angelic than usual. However Youngwoong isn't taken in by those large innocent doe eyes. Not this time.
"Oh you'll be sorry alright you little brat!" Youngwoong jumps on Jaejoong, caging the younger twin who has fallen back on his back, between his arms as he glares down playfully at his pretty twin who blinks up at him slightly apprehensively. He then digs his fingers in Jaejoong's sensitive sides, tickling him mercilessly. Trapped in the sheets, he can only scream soundlessly, as he ineffectually tries to buck Youngwoong off him. Amazingly, he is silent throughout the onslaught and Youngwoong is secretly impressed by his willpower. He stops after a few more seconds and kisses his brother's sweaty forehead. "Come on. I need a shower and you're going to wash all this ink off me." He stands up and scoops a slightly dazed Jaejoong in his arms and moves to the bathroom.
Youngwoong is standing with the back of his head pressed against the tiled wall of the shower, his eyes shut, humming tunelessly as Jaejoong gently scrubs away the last of the marks he had so eagerly drawn on him earlier. He can only be thankful that his naughty twin had used a dry-erase pen and not a permanent marker. This has cemented his decision to never ever get a tattoo, but he knows that if Jaejoong truly wants matching tattoos at some stage, he will likely cave. Hopefully that will be in the very distant future as he winces slightly from Jaejoong's rather enthusiastic scrubbing over his nose. Jaejoong kisses his mouth softly in apology as he wipes away at the last of his 'artwork'. Soft arms snake around his torso as Jaejoong presses against him, hot breath in his ear and a familiar hardness rubbing against his own, half-awake erection. He smiles slightly as he misses being with Jaejoong. They had mutually agreed that sex is probably a bad idea while Jaejoong has to be silent to allow his throat to recover from the surgery because Jaejoong being Jaejoong can never contain himself no matter how hard he tries.
They actually had a bet going once and the stakes were high. If Jaejoong can stay quiet during sex, Youngwoong would join his group for rehearsals of their upcoming concert and dance in Jaejoong's stead. U-Know Yunho, the handsome leader of DBSK had been more than happy to give permission for this, the man always seeming to want to show Youngwoong up whatever chance he got and show him up he would because Youngwoong really cannot dance beyond a marching side-step. He inadvertently growls at the thought of that man, hands moving to grip his twin's petite waist tightly, possessively. A wet hand caresses his cheek and he opens his eyes to peer into identical brown pools staring curiously up at him.
He stares back for a few seconds before realising that a sneaky soapy hand has been playing with his cock, coaxing it to fullness. The shower is beating down on Jaejoong who in turn is pressed against Youngwoong, rubbing his own hard cock against his twin's thigh as he lazily strokes his brother.
Youngwoong pushes himself away from the wall and turns abruptly, moving his twin and switching their positions, pressing him up against the wall. He tips his head down to press his lips eagerly against his twin's waiting mouth and he sees stars. It is rather cliche but he really misses this. Their mouths slant over each other's over and over, hot breath mixing with a desperate urge to swallow each other whole, to become one once again, just the way they started their life in their mother's womb. They kiss like they haven't seen each other in years when really, they'd only ceased to be intimate for about two weeks. But two weeks is a very long time for a teenager and as Jaejoong presses his tongue against the roof of Youngwoong's mouth, he growls almost ferally. "Jae…I need you now. I'm sorry I can't wait."
Jaejoong pulls back and smirks coyly at Youngwoong, glancing at the taller twin through his eyelashes before he turns around to present himself to his brother. Unbeknownst to Youngwoong, he had prepped himself while scrubbing Youngwoong, hiding his movements by being extra harsh with the flannel. He has been horny for a good 20 minutes and is dying for his older brother to get in him.
"Oh!" Youngwoong exclaims as he finds Jaejoong's entrance with his fingers, and he is already well lubricated and loose enough that three fingers entered easily. "You sneaky fuck…" He bites down on Jaejoong's shoulder as he fits in a fourth finger eliciting a low moan from Jaejoong. "You're so hot in there…I can't wait to feel you around my cock. I've missed you so fucking much..." Jaejoong bucks back against Youngwoong's hand and grinds down as he whimpers needily. He sends a smouldering look over his shoulder to his twin, eyes so huge and innocent, belying his actions as he grinds down again and Youngwoong cock hardens even more at the look. Jaejoong doesn't need any words.
Youngwoong pulls his fingers out and Jaejoong groans loudly at the loss but before he is able to take a breath, Youngwoong penetrates Jaejoong with all the love and care he feels towards his twin, his soul.
Jaejoong's breathing hitches as Youngwoong slowly breaches his innermost place, his forehead falling against the tiled walls as he struggles to suck in a breath. His brother moves carefully, the pace is slow as no matter how prepped Jaejoong is, Youngwoong is bigger and not wanting to cause more pain, his twin pushes in slowly.
Youngwoong's grits his teeth, his gut instinct is to rut into Jaejoong like there is no tomorrow, but he will never ever forgive himself for hurting Jaejoong and if he has only nubs for teeth by the end of this, so be it.
Jaejoong is savouring the burn as Youngwoong stretches him. He has missed this so much. It is more than just sex to them. It is a connection they can never have with anyone else. They are identical twins, they share everything. Youngwoong is Jaejoong's and Jaejoong is Youngwoong's. The twins are always connected and never separated and he loves the beauty of the renewal of their connection time and time again. Other people may never understand but he doesn't care. He loves his brother more than life itself.
He bites his lip hard as Youngwoong moves inextricably deeper. He knows he should probably take it slow but feeling Youngwoong in the deepest part of himself is driving him crazy. He wants to connect their souls again. He wants Youngwoong. He needs him. He takes a deep breath and makes a decision...
Youngwoong pulls back again slowly, water cascading down on them, marveling at the droplets scattered across Jaejoong's pale shoulders, marred by a bright red mark from his earlier bite, but any further thoughts fly completely out of his head when Jaejoong snaps his ass back hard against Youngwoong's thighs causing him to shout in surprise and pleasure. Jaejoong looks back over his shoulder again and Youngwoong reads him loud and clear. Fuck me. With a hoarse grunt, Youngwoong does just that. His fingers dig into Jaejoong's slender hips as he snaps forward and their bodies smack together with satisfying slaps. He craves to be closer to Jaejoong and pulls his twin further upright and flush against his chest as his hips pump into Jaejoong, nudging and passing over that spot that would normally have Jaejoong wailing loudly.
Jaejoong has his eyes clenched shut and is biting his lip furiously as he moves with his brother, always in sync and always as one. He feels Youngwoong's arms around him and his legs almost give out right then. He needs to see him. He needs to see his Youngwoong. He turns his head and his twin is already there, ready to kiss him senseless. They exchange a long kiss, their hips stuttering together, Jaejoong swallowing Youngwoong's moans as their movements become more and more frantic.
Suddenly Youngwoong breaks the kiss and pulls out. Jaejoong turns in confusion and sees Youngwoong, his eyes uncharacteristically wet. "I need to see you. I want to see you. Please..."
Jaejoong smiles tenderly at his older brother and turns the shower off. He takes Youngwoong's hand and leads him out and back into their bedroom. They make a wet track to their bed but it is the least of their cares. He lays down on the unmade bed and finds himself with an armful of Youngwoong who buries his face in his neck and laps hotly at his throbbing jugular. Jaejoong opens his legs and Youngwoong settles between them and reaches down and tugs at his cock causing Jaejoong to squirm. He had been so focused on being penetrated that he has all but forgotten about his needy cock. Youngwoong's hot hand on it brings it back to the forefront of his mind as his hips buck up, he lets out a strangled moan. Youngwoong covers his mouth with his free hand and smiles at him.
"Shhhhh Jaejoongie. You need to be quiet, love."
Jaejoong shakes his head at Youngwoong and starts to thrash around on the bed as Youngwoong's increases the speed of his hand. Jaejoong is so close but he wants Youngwoong to be in him when he comes and he grabs Youngwoong's hand with both of his desperately shaking his head and asking him to stop. Youngwoong understands and moves to lift his hips up to meet him again.
"I love you..."
Youngwoong lifts Jaejoong's legs to hook around his shoulders as he leans forward and makes love to his brother the best way he knows how. They move together in unison and the only sounds that can be heard in the room are Jaejoong's rapid shallow breaths and Youngwoong's low moans and occasional grunts.
Jaejoong is so close to being undone and as he looks up at Youngwoong who stares back down at him with all the love they share in his eyes, his toe-curling orgasm hits him like a freight train causing him to utter his first words in over two weeks.
AN: Um... so yeah, i'm not putting this up in comms cos IDK how comms feel about this type of thing lol. Maybe I should investigate but not tonight...


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Until you actually believe you are a writer, you're only kidding yourself.
from 15 Habits of Great Writers, Day 2
Saying it is one thing. Doing it is another.
Yesterday, I was bold enough to declare my identity as a writer. I was brash enough to say that I've been a writer for the past 45 years of my life. I insinuated that I was sure of my writerhood, confident in my ability whether or not the world agreed with me.
But do I believe it?
Saying it is one thing, doing it another.
Years ago I was in behavioral therapy for depression. My therapist, a very wise woman, encouraged me to start acting as if I weren't depressed. At first, she said, it will feel like the biggest lie you've ever perpetrated on yourself. You'll feel fake and uncomfortable.
In time, you will start to believe this trick you've been playing on your psyche. What was once a difficult acting job will become like second nature. Eventually you'll realize that you aren't acting the role of a happier person, you really are a happier person.
Believing in ourselves as writers requires a similar slight-of-mind trickery. Sending the declaration out into the universe is the first step. Doing something about it another. Here's today's challenge from the 15 Habits of Great Writers:
Just so you don't think this is all esoteric, you're going to do something radical. You're going to get up two hours early and write.
If you usually get up at seven, get up at five. If five, then three. You get the idea. Don't check your email or read blogs. Just write. This is how you know you really believe something. Thinking and talking and tweeting about writing is one thing; actually doing it is another. So today, believe it; tomorrow, do it.
Great writers believe in themselves. And when that crazy self-doubt slips in - when the right words won't come, when the rejections pour in, when the naysayers say - they shove it all back into the corner where it belongs. Sometimes, they pretend it never existed. Everyday they do things that reinforce that belief in themselves.
They believe.
So - I'm game if you are. Tomorrow, up at 5:00 a.m. Nothing but writing. And believing.


text: Douglas Rubio is currently Professor of Classical Guitar at the State University of New York at Potsdam. He has performed throughout the United States as a soloist and chamber musician, and has been the featured concerto soloist with the Montecito (California) and Pennsylvania Centre chamber orchestras, and the Orchestra of Northern New York. His Avalon Guitar Duo won First Prize in the 1985 Guitar Foundation of America International Duo Guitar Competition, and is featured on the compact disc GFA Winners Circle 1982–1993. He performs frequently with Sweet, Fair & Wise, a trio of flute, tenor voice, and guitar. His eclectic background also includes three years as a member of the Digital Arts Consort, a MIDI synthesizer ensemble. Rubio received his bachelor's degree from the University of California at Irvine, and holds both Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in classical guitar performance from the University of Southern California, where he studied with the Spanish virtuoso Pepe Romero. Prior to moving to upstate New York, Rubio directed a very successful guitar program at Illinois State University.


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April 24, 2018 at 08:55 AM
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Ordered my new custom SM7's through my local golf club (Sand Martins GC) and was very impressed by the 4 week turn-around. Can't say that the spin is much different from the SM6's but the Raw finish is awesome. Does anyone know what they will look like in 6-12 months i.e. will they rust?
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Though already decided months ago, the BBC only confirmed this weekend that "Doctor Who" will return for an eighth season. Brian Minchin will join Steven Moffat as executive producer.
Moffat says he's "already plotting a brand new run of adventures for the Doctor". The press release doesn't mention whether current series star Matt Smith is returning, though Smith himself confirmed his return a few days ago.
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text: William Wang is the CEO and founder of VIZIO, Inc. A native of Taiwan, Wang moved to the U.S. with his family at age 12 and later graduated from USC with a BS in electrical engineering. A great example of a "visionary serial entrepreneur," he founded VIZIO in 2002 and has guided the company to its present status as producer of the topselling brand of HDTVs in the U.S. VIZIO held the #1 ranking (2008) on the Inc. "500 Top Companies in Computers and Electronics" list. For two consecutive years (2009, 2010) was named one of Fast Company's "Top 10 Most Innovative CE Companies". On a personal level, Wang has been recognized as Ernst & Young's "Entrepreneur of the Year" (2008) and as The Orange County Business Journal's "Business Person of the Year" (2010).


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Adegboyega is a symbol of Pan-African. He is an epitome of the 21st Century African Cultural Heritage-awakened youth. Adegboyega's self-awareness of the importance of preserving and exploring Africa's rich and diverse traditions through music is remarkably inspiring to millions of Africans around the world.
Adegboyega is out for one thing in his new single; to "Give Dem" what they've all been waiting for – more beautiful music laced with African inspired sounds and rhythms. Adegboyega's breakthrough single "Faya Dance" is still topping charts across the African continent. His unique style of music is rare and fascinating. Listen to Adegboyega's song, "Give Dem" featuring Nigerian artist, Mufasa


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Should Rhinos Be Introduced To Australia?
This is one of those ideas that might seem insane initially, but on reflection is not quite as crazy as it sounds.
There are five species of rhinoceros in the world — two in Africa and three in Asia. All five are desperately imperiled.
For rhinos, the world is being rapidly shattered — their savanna and forest habitats destroyed and sliced apart by clearings, fences, roads, and other obstructions.
Even worse, they are being slaughtered by poachers for their valuable rhino horn — which is falsely thought to have male-aphrodisiac or curative properties, for maladies ranging from cancer to hangovers.
Vietnam and China are overwhelmingly the biggest consumers of rhino horn. Vietnam especially — but Chinese workers, entrepreneurs, and even diplomats working in Africa and Asia have been heavily engaged in the illegal rhino-horn trade.
Rhinos are relicts of a great megafauna that until recently dominated the Earth. Today, rhinos are some of the most endangered animals in the world.
For instance, the Sumatran Rhinoceros is so rare today that biologists refuse to disclose where it still lives—to avoid tipping off poachers (beyond saying it persists only in small pockets of northern Sumatra, Indonesia).
The Javan Rhinoceros was formerly the most abundant rhino species in Asia, ranging from Southeast Asia to India and China. But today it could be the rarest mammal on Earth—with just 60 animals persisting in far western Java, Indonesia.
In Africa, White Rhinos and Black Rhinos are in free-fall. The Black Rhino was once widely distributed across eastern and southern Africa, but its numbers are dramatically reduced and nearly half of its unique subspecies have vanished.
The White Rhino is nearly as imperiled. On March 19, the last living male from its unique northern subspecies died.
That subspecies — now represented by just two females — is doomed unless someone pulls off a genetic miracle, such as test-tube fertilization or a Jurassic Park-type resurrection.
Nations that still sustain rhinos are having profound problems maintaining them. Not that it's easy. Rhinos are big, near-sighted, and rather predictable in their habits — easy prey for poachers.
They live in developing nations with escalating human populations, including many impoverished people, where lethal weapons are frighteningly common and the rule of law precarious.
And they have horns worth up to $300,000 each.
In desperate efforts to staunch the slaughter, some nations have tried de-horning their rhinos, painting their horns with toxins and effeminate colors, and even assigning guards to watch over them day and night—like heavily-armed sheep herders.
To date, few measures have had much success.
It's only going to get worse. Roads are proliferating dramatically in developing nations, increasing access to ecosystems for poachers. And human populations and the pressures they bring are growing explosively in Africa and Asia.
Some believe captive breeding is the only solution, especially for the desperately rare Sumatran and Javan Rhinos — maintaining them in zoos or breeding facilities in the hope they might one day be reintroduced to the wild.
But at ALERT, we have another idea. Why not introduce rhinos to Australia?
Before you laugh out loud, consider this.
Australia is a vast continent. It has the kinds of tropical savannas, woodlands, and rainforests that the different species of rhinos need to survive.
Ironically, many of Australia's invasive plant species have been introduced from Africa and Asia—not that rhinos, which are generalist grazers or browsers, are particularly picky in what they eat.
Australia has vast areas that are sparsely populated, with a strong rule of law and minimal wildlife poaching. It has a massive eco-tourism industry that surely would be keen to see semi-wild rhinos and support their conservation financially.
At ALERT, we might be crazy but we're not stupid.
We are not suggesting that rhinos be allowed to roam free in Australia. Under those circumstances, rhinos could degrade native ecosystems and even pose a danger to people in the wrong situations.
But northern Australia has vast expanses of semi-wild land held by giant cattle properties or public grazing areas.
And we are not suggesting that harboring rhinos in Australia would mean reducing efforts to save them in the wild or conserve their native ecosystems.
Just the opposite. The idea would be to establish semi-wild populations that would help buffer rhinos against global extinction, and generate funds and public education to help conserve wild rhinos and their native habitats.
Of course, introducing rhinos to Australia is a desperately crazy idea.
But then, desperate times call for desperate measures.


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FLORENCE, Ala. (roarlions.com) - For the third time in the first four weeks of this 2016 football season, the University of North Alabama will be facing a nationally ranked opponent. This time it is third ranked West Georgia, coached by former UNA All-American and Harlon Hill Trophy winner Will Hall, that will be coming to Braly Stadium.
UNA is now 2-1 overall and 2-0 in the Gulf South Conference, coming off a 45-7 road win at West Alabama. West Georgia is 4-0 overall, 1-0 in the GSC and coming off a narrow 27-23 road win at Albany State.
This contest should go a long way toward determing the eventual 2016 Gulf South Conference champion, as the UNA Lions look to win an unprecendented fourth straight league title under Bobby Wallace.
In his third season at West Georgia, Hall has led the Wolves to the semifinals of the Division II Playoffs each of the last two seasons.
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Well done for creating a wedding budget, that is a sure fire way to keep your spending in check, but we bet there are a bunch of items you haven't even considered, right? We suggest including a miscellaneous line when you make your budget which will cover all these extra unknown or forgotten payments. Here are the 8 usual suspects that miss the wedding budget cut.
You're getting married right? It's amazing the number of couples who forget that they have to pay to get married to cover the cost of a registrar and the paperwork involved. It varies depending on where you live but make sure you factor this cost in to your overall budget.
All those invitations you've had beautifully designed aren't just going to walk to their recipients. You need to get them stamped and sent. Sending 100 + invitations first class adds up so consider a second class stamp but do include it in your budget or you could be in for an expensive surprise.
Beauty treatments
Pre-wedding beauty treatments should be factored in unless you've agreed they'll come from another budget. You want to look your best on the day and that can include everything from a manicure to waxing or even a massage to rub away those last minute stresses.
Weddings are long days and chances are you won't eat much of the meal you've so lovingly picked out for your guests but that doesn't mean you should go hungry. Now a full English might be out of the question but make sure you put something in your stomach before you get ready. The same goes for your bridal party, you don't want them passing out from hunger halfway up the aisle!
Feeding suppliers
Speaking of food, always remember to include supplier meals in your overall catering numbers. These will be at a lower cost but its important to feed the people that are working during the day as they don't have the opportunity to go and get something themselves, so unless you've otherwise agreed for them to bring a packed lunch factor in the cost of feeding your suppliers.
Where are you staying the night before and after your wedding? If it's not your own home you need to allocate some money to cover this or include it in your honeymoon budget. Most hotels will offer something special for newlyweds so take advantage of any upgrades that come your way.
Thank you gifts
Chances are you didn't get to this day without some help, whether its a monetary contribution, practical help or emotional support, now's your chance to say thank you to your nearest and dearest. You don't have to do this on your wedding day but a present shortly after will be appreciated by your bridal party and/or close family.
Wedding dress cleaning and storage
Once the wedding is over and your tan from your honeymoon is fading fast its time to think about what you want to do with your dress. Whether you plan to keep it, sell it or donate it you still need to get it professionally cleaned. If you're keeping the dress it's also worth investing in a suitable box to store it in.