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* Futures: Dow off 0.08 pct and Nasdaq 0.17 pct; S&P flat
* U.S. government heads towards partial shutdown
* Q3 GDP growth revised lower, Q4 estimates indicate slowdown
* November consumer spending, core PCE data expected
* Nike jumps after results beat estimates
* "Quadruple witching" likely to lead to volatility (Changes comment, adds details, updates prices)
By Medha Singh
Dec 21 (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures were slightly lower on Friday, cutting earlier losses after encouraging economic data, but were still pressured by worries over slowing global growth and the threat of a U.S. government shutdown.
Third-quarter economic growth was revised lower, but the pace was likely strong enough to keep growth on track to hit the Trump administration's 3 percent target this year.
Growth estimates for the fourth quarter are expected to be 2.9 percent, indicating a slowdown amid a widening trade deficit, sluggish business spending on equipment and a weak housing market.
This follows the Federal Reserve's plan to keep raising interest rates on Wednesday, which was an added headache for investors already fearful that trade wars and other geopolitical concerns would grind economic and corporate growth to a halt.
Now all eyes will be on the November consumer spending, which is expected to have slowed from the month before. But the data, due at 10 a.m. ET, is also expected to show that the core PCE index, the Fed's preferred inflation measure, edged higher.
Sentiment was weak earlier as investors also fretted over political turmoil in Washington.
There is a chance that the government could be shut down unless President Donald Trump and Congress cut a funding deal, while adding to the air of crisis was the abrupt resignation of U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis after falling out with Trump over his foreign policies.
Volatility may rise again on Friday on account of "quadruple witching", as investors unwind interests in futures and options contracts prior to expiration.
"Fears of a government shutdown, Mattis resigning, all those things I think are weighing on the sentiment. The attitude was already pretty bad and they (news from Washington) are certainly not helping," said Scott Brown, chief economist at Raymond James in St. Petersburg, Florida.
One silver lining was Nike Inc, whose shares jumped 9.1 percent in premarket trading after the company's quarterly results beat Wall Street estimates on strength in North America.
At 9:07 a.m. ET, Dow e-minis were down 18 points, or 0.08 percent. S&P 500 e-minis were up 0.75 points, or 0.03 percent and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were down 10.75 points, or 0.17 percent.
The three main Wall Street indexes are already in correction territory, having fallen more than 10 percent from their record closing highs, and are closing in on bear market territory, when a security closes 20 percent below a recent high.
While the Nasdaq came within a whisker of bear market territory on Thursday, other segments of the market, including the Russell 2000 small-cap benchmark and the Dow Jones Transport Average are already in bear market territory.
Reporting by Medha Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta


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2018 Concerts on the Green
Matt Mauser, a Celebration of the Music of Frank Sinatra
- Date: 06/17/2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Civic Green
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
The City of Newport Beach presents its annual Concerts on the Green summer series featuring an array of performers for your entertainment. Visitors are encouraged to bring their beach chairs and blankets for an evening of fun. Attendance and parking are free! Picnics are welcome (alcohol is prohibited) and both sweet and savory food trucks will be on site.
Matt Mauser and Pete Jacobs capture Sinatra at the height of his career when singing with The Count Basie Orchestra in Las Vegas. Matt's vocal style and Pete's genius as a conductor are a tribute to the two greats coming together.
Presented by the Newport Beach City Arts Commission
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Look what the postman brought today.
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There's the heel of the great man passing by the "host of golden daffodils"
If you thought that the people at Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum were a stuffy old bunch of Wordsworth fanatics you couldn't be more wrong. Well, Wordsworth fanatics? Yes, probably. Stuffy? Certainly not.
The programme offers talks on a huge range of topics, family events, poetry, reading groups, and for locals, the very special Residents'Afternoon at Dove Cottage on Sunday 20 December.
With our 2 year old grandson visiting us at Half Term you might find us at "Rucksack of Rhymes" or "Tales for Tots" aimed at the under 5s. Catch them young!
If you're not on the Dove Cottage mailing list you can find all the information here on the Dove Cottage website.
Our Grasmere holiday cottage ( with amazing views) is booked for half term, but there are lots of other chances to stay there from 7 November onwards. We still have Christmas available. However, we are filling up now for some of the most popular times in 2016. September 2016 is already fully booked , so if you think that our lovely cottage Brockstone Grasmere Holiday Cottage might suit you, please don't leave it too long to book.
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Your Art New York / Bushwick Street Art
Bushwick Street Art is a native run graffiti collective creating safe spaces for native and new artist to create while bridging the gap in the art scene in Bushwick. From BSA comes Invasion of the Stickers a worldwide sticker art collection and museum style exhibition. This medium of art is done on postal stickers.
Special Guest Curator: Color Scenes, a black and brown led visual arts and media collective creating resources in black and brown communities. We believe representation matters and believe in creating independent outlets to preserve cultural representation within our communities.


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A new drama from the producers of "Downton Abbey" that's being compared to "Game of Thrones?"
Filming hasn't even begun yet on BBC's "The Last Kingdom," but the upcoming series already has "hit" written all over it.
The BBC and Carnival Films, producers of "Downton Abbey," are beginning production on a new historical drama set in medieval times that will center on the Saxons and Vikings, the BBC announced this week.
"The Last Kingdom" is based on Bernard Cornwell's "The Saxon Stories," a series of bestselling warrior novels that have been adapted for the screen by Stephen Butchard. Filming is set to begin in the autumn with eight hour-long episodes planned to air in 2015.
The BBC is calling the series "a show full of heroic deeds and epic battles" that embraces "politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for identity."
The drama is set in the year 872 in the kingdom of Wessex, a sovereign area under King Alfred the Great that has been resisting Viking invasions for years. It centers on Uhtred, son of a Saxon nobleman, who has been orphaned and kidnapped by Vikings and raised as one of their own. Now grown, he must determine whether his allegiance lies with his heritage or his adoptive peoples, as he embarks on a mission to recapture his ancestral lands and play a part in the birth of a new nation.
The British press has already gone wild over the new series, calling it the UK's answer to America's popular "Game of Thrones."
"'Game of Thrones' is the biggest TV show to dominate screens this year, and it looks like the BBC are hoping to emulate its success with their latest show," writes the UK's Express.
"Bernard Cornwall's bestselling Saxon Stories are to be adapted for television as the BBC makes a play for the 'Game of Thrones' audience," says the UK's Telegraph.
With "The Last Kingdom," the BBC and Carnival Films are attempting to capitalize on the success of "Game of Thrones" and "Downton Abbey," two of the most popular recent series on TV.
Though the series are poles apart, they share surprising parallels that have proved to be a winning combination for TV audiences – resonant historical settings, strong story lines, and compelling characters.
That formula has worked well for the BBC and HBO with "Downton" and "Game of Thrones," respectively, and the BBC is betting it will also draw large audiences for "The Last Kingdom."
The new drama is also likely to bring fresh attention to the "Saxon Stories," a series of historical novels by Cornwell about the emergence of England as a nation under King Alfred of Wessex, leader of the last Saxon kingdom to resist the Vikings in 9th- and 10-century Britain.
At the center of the stories is protagonist Uhtred, who recounts his life and the founding of a new nation, decades later, as an old man telling tales of years past.
The popular historical novels are known for being meticulously researched and for their epic battle sequences – sure to play well on TV screens.
"It's an epic narrative with an extraordinary creative team. It will feel like nothing else on television, with all of the scale and intrigue of the best fantasy stories but the reality of fact," controller of drama commissioning Ben Stephenson told the Telegraph.
Even "Game of Thrones" George RR Martin had high praise for Cornwell's "Saxon Stories."
"There has never been anyone that writes better battle stuff than him; his war is amazing. He really captures the drama of combat," Martin told the Telegraph.
"Downton" fans may have another series to anticipate, this one centering on the ancestry of Lord Grantham and his progeny.


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Bill of exchange/
A bill of exchange is a binding agreement by one party to pay a fixed amount of cash to another party as of a predetermined date or on demand. Bills of exchange are primarily used in international trade. Their use has declined as other forms of payment have become more popular. There are three entities that may be involved with a bill of exchange transaction. They are:
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A bill of exchange is transferable, so the drawee may find itself paying an entirely different party than it initially agreed to pay. The payee can transfer the bill to another party by endorsing the back of the document.
A payee may sell a bill of exchange to another party for a discounted price in order to obtain funds prior to the payment date specified on the bill. The discount represents the interest cost associated with being paid early.
A bill of exchange does not usually include a requirement to pay interest. If interest is to be paid, then the percentage interest rate is stated on the document. If a bill does not pay interest, then it is effectively a post-dated check.
If an entity accepts a bill of exchange, its risk is that the drawee may not pay. This is a particular concern if the drawee is a person or non-bank business. No matter who the drawee is, the payee should investigate the creditworthiness of the issuer before accepting the bill. If the drawee refuses to pay on the due date of the bill, then the bill is said to be dishonored.
Similar Terms
A bill of exchange issued by a person may be called a trade draft. If the document is issued by a bank, it may be called a bank draft.
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Charles Edwin Thacker
Born August 18, 1862 - Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died June 11 (Some records show June 8) 1933 Charleston, Wasatch, Utah
Son of William Thacker & Rachel Tonks Thacker
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Born August 22, 1864 - Ash Hollow, Garden, Nebraska
Died July 28, 1937 - Charleston, Wasatch, Utah
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Married November 30, 1882 - Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
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Is your shoulder pain stopping you from enjoying the things in life you love? At Nuffield Health Derby Hospital our expert orthopaedic surgeons can diagnose your pain and provide you with rapid access to shoulder replacement surgery if necessary. Read more…
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International Conference on
November is the beginning of winter in Kathmandu, Nepal. The temperature varies from 6-22 °Celsius, with average daytime temperatures around 15°C (about 59°F). There is very little chance of rain in this season, but showers can occur. Warm clothing and jackets are recommended, particularly for nighttime, but also be prepared for warm sunny daylight hours. Weather forecasts as of now indicate clear, sunny days for the duration of the event. Dress code for all conference and social events is smart casual. As a field visit to Godavari is planned on the first day of the event, please also carry comfortable shoes, an umbrella and plenty of sunscreen.
For more general information on Kathmandu, visit online travel portals like www.lonelyplanet.com or www.tripadvisor.com.
Day 1: 9 November 2014 (Sunday)
Morning field visit (Optional)
ICIMOD Knowledge Park at Godavari
Arrangement for transportation will be provided from the hotel to Godavari and to ICIMOD. Lunch will be served at Godavari Knowledge Park. For participants not visiting Godavari, please make your own lunch arrangements.
Afternoon Inauguration
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
Khumaltar, Lalitpur
G.P.O. Box 3226, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: (977) 1 5003222
Fax: (977) 1 5003299, 5003277
Web: http://www.icimod.org
Map: http://goo.gl/jkWqqo
For participants not visiting Godavari, arrangement for transportation will be provided from the hotel to ICIMOD. Please be ready at 12:45 pm sharp in the lobby of the hotel.
Days 2-4: 10-12 November 2014
Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu
Tahachal, Kathmandu
P O Box 97 Kathmandu, Nepal
Hotel Front Desk: 977-1-4273999
Hotel Fax: 977-1-427555
Web: www.crowneplaza.com/kathmadu
Map: goo.gl/Aqlo9d
For guests staying at Hotel Himalaya and Hotel Annapurna, transportation will be arranged to and from Soaltee hotel. Please be ready by 7:45 am sharp in the lobby.
Ground Transportation
For international participants whose accommodation is being arranged by ICIMOD, ICIMOD will coordinate with the respective hotels to arrange airport pickups and will provide buses to and from conference events when necessary. For your return journey, transport from the hotel to the airport will also be provided. You are requested to check with your hotel about the time of departure.
Nepali participants and international participants handling their own accommodation in Kathmandu will need to make their own transportation arrangements.
Accommodation for international participants
Soaltee Crowne Plaza Kathmandu
Tahachal, Kathmandu
P O Box 97 Kathmandu, Nepal
Hotel Front Desk: 977-1-4273999
Hotel Fax: 977-1-427555
Web: www.crowneplaza.com/kathmadu
Map: goo.gl/Aqlo9d
Hotel Himalaya
Sahid Sukra Marg, Lalitpur, Kathmandu
P.O. Box 2141
Hotel Front Desk: 977-1-5523900
Hotel Fax: 977-1-5523909
Web: www.hotelhimalaya.com.np
Map: goo.gl/8gwjgQ
Participants staying at alternative hotels will be informed separately.
Hotel Annapurna
Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal
P.O. Box 104
Hotel Front Desk: 977-1-4221711
Hotel Fax: 977-1-4225236
Web: www.annapurna.com.np
Map: goo.gl/tWpsLV
Breakfast is included in the room rate for international participants staying in accommodation arranged by ICIMOD.
Lunch will be provided for all participants on 10, 11, and 12 November. Lunch will also be provided for participants who take part in the Godavari visit on 9 November.Dinner. All participants will be welcome at the reception dinner sponsored by ICIMOD on 10 November. All other dinner arrangements must be made independently.
Travel reimbursements for ICIMOD-supported participants
Participants have been requested to purchase a ticket and share their updated travel itinerary. Please confirm the details of your travel no later than 3 November 2014 and update Ms. Krisha Shrestha (email@example.com) on any changes to your itinerary as soon as possible.
A travel expense form will be provided on your arrival. Please fill this and return it to the Finance desk by the 10th of November, 2014. Please note:
Visas and airport information
Unless you are a citizen of Nepal or India, you will need a visa to enter Nepal. You are welcome to obtain this from the Embassy of Nepal in your home country. Official invitation letters have been sent for travel and visa purposes.
Nepal also offers visa-on-arrival facilities to citizens of most countries. For this, please bring with you two passport-sized photographs and US$30 cash for the visa fee.
Please note that visa-on-arrival is NOT available to citizens of Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, Somalia, Ethiopia, Liberia, Cameroon, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Ghana, and Nigeria. If you are a citizen of one of these countries you will need to obtain your visa before flying to Nepal.
Facilities for currency exchange are available at the hotel and at banks. Several money exchange centres also exist at various places. All convertible currencies are accepted. As of October 2014, 1 USD is equivalent to 98.50 Nepali Rupees.
Mobile Coverage
Prepaid SIMs mobile service providers NCELL will be available for purchase from the NCELL stall at the inaugural event on 9 November at ICIMOD premises.
Electricity220 volts AC, 50Hz. There are frequent extended periods of power cuts, but these should not affect international participants staying in the hotels arranged by ICIMOD.
For any assistance during your stay in Nepal, you are welcome to contact the following numbers.
Mobile: + 977 9841336503
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Read about the latest happenings at Provident Hotels & Resorts and share your vacation stories and experiences.
"GREAT place to stay!"
What a wonderful time we had at this oceanfront resort! They have an extremely clean pools for adults and kiddies, jacuzzi's and right on the beach! All balconies have beautiful sunset views of the ocean! I stayed in a very updated two bedroom, two bathroom condo, with all kitchenware, fridge, and even kids toys for the beach! Could not have had a better vacation, will definately recommend to my friends and return when visiting St. Pete.
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"On the Beach"
Great location right on the beach at Treasure Island.
Standard suites are fine with two adequate sized bedrooms - a good living space and well equipped kitchen.
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Members of the Iowa delegation to the Republican National Convention were arriving in Tampa today, including yours truly and Register reporter Jennifer Jacobs. Sen. Charles Grassley, his wife, Barbara, and staff arrived at the delegation hotel, the Sunset Vistas Beachfront on Treasure Island, as we were checking in. A costumed pirate was posing for pictures in the stiff breeze outside, and the surf is definitely up. There have been a few sprinkles, but no heavy rain yet.
The Republican National Committee this afternoon announced a new convention schedule that compresses four days' worth of meetings in into three. Tropical Storm Isaac is expected to cause heavy rains and high winds in the Tampa area on Monday. Fears that the city could face a hurricane were diminishing as the storm appeared to be veering west.
Republican congressional candidate John Archer of Bettendorf was originally scheduled to speak to the convention on Monday. The day's activities are canceled, but there is time on Tuesday's schedule for GOP congressional candidates to speak. The schedule did not indicate whether all of the originally scheduled candidates would still get to speak. Update: Archer's campaign confirmed today that Archer is scheduled to speak on Tuesday.
"Great Place to Stay"
My family and I were all very happy with the Sunset Vistas. The condo was spotlessly clean and well-stocked. I especially loved the fact the cleaning staff does not come in your room every day-once I'm settled in, I like to feel like it's my place and not have my stuff moved around. If we needed anything (more coffee, toilet paper, towels...) they were there within seconds! I swear, they were sitting outside my door waiting for my call. We loved that we had an assigned parking spot in the garage so we never had to worry about parking. The beach was very close as was the pool. We will definitel stay here again when we're back in St. Pete!!!
"Really Nice Place"
I rented out a condo for a night while going to the beach and the Rays game. The rooms were really nice and clean! I had an amazing view off of my balcony overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. We had two bedrooms and two bathrooms with a fully equipped kitchen this was a great hotel for the money.
"Pleasant Stay"
Stayed at Sunset Vistas for 5 nights in July and had a very pleasant stay. Even though most properties in St. Pete are aging, Sunset Vistas was very nice and clean. I have a bad back from surgeries and the bed and pillows were very comfortable. Pool and hot tub were great except they close at 10pm, which I thought was little early, but it does make for a quiet night for sleeping. The cafe had very good food and reasonably priced. The shop in the cafe had everything you would need to purchase such as snacks, drinks, individual dish tabs and laundry detergent, and toiletries. Great beach area. My kids (18 and 11) loved the ping pong table, volleyball on the beach, and Shake Shop next door (excellent shakes!). Staff was extremely nice, accomodating and helpful. Tiki bar is a little pricey but we bought our own drinks at the grocery store.
"Wonderful Family Vacation!"
We just returned from a one week stay at Sunset Vistas. The beach there is just beautiful. We had a two bedroom condo that was equipped with everything you needed for a comfortable stay. The fully equipped kitchen and washer and dryer were great. Both beds were very comfortable, and the unit was very clean. We were met upon arrival by a very nice security guard that seemed to be there 24/7. He was very friendly and did an excellent job patrolling the property. That made us feel very safe. The front desk was very helpful and courteous. Steven at the front desk was so nice in suggesting points of interest and went above and beyond in offering information about the area.


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Empire season 3 might go on a week long hiatus this Wednesday, October 19, due to the World Series Game broadcast. Episode 5, which is titled One Before Another, will not be aired this week. The fifth episode will continue to follow the Lyons after the break.
Informing the followers of Fox musical series about the probable rescheduling of the show, the network stated that the telecast of upcoming episode depends on the length of the game, which is scheduled to kick-off at 4pm EST.
So the fans might have to wait until October 26 for a new episode of the popular drama series. Click here to watch Empire season 3 episode 5 live online. One Before Another will also be available online here.
It will be an important episode for the Lyons as they will be facing various challenges in life. While Jamal will finally find a way out to overcome his fear, Andre and Lucious will be on high alert. For Cookie and Anika, it's time to keep a distance from the police department.
Here is the official synopsis for the new episode:
Lucious and Andre are on high alert as they wait for Shine to retaliate after their latest business encounter went south. Jamal, who has yet to perform in front of his fans, teams up with Hakeem for a performance that he thinks could help him face his fears. Meanwhile, Cookie is caught off-guard during a routine meeting with her probation officer.
Watch the official trailer for Empire season 3 episode 5, titled One Before Another, below:


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Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
Ben and Mitchell are Mechanical Engineering Apprentices at clockmakers, Smith of Derby. Whether its stripping clocks and cleaning them in the workshop or travelling up and down the country to fit and service clocks on site, no day is the same for these two.
The reason I went for this apprenticeship is that it's completely different. Opportunities like this don't come around very often and it's a fantastic company to work for with a great legacy.
Ben, Mechanical Engineering Apprentice at Smith of Derby


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I really love outdoor weddings; especially when the weather is nice :-)
...and we really had nice weather last Friday evening for Carla and Daniel's wedding on the Canal, downtown Indianapolis. We started our day at Tyler Mason Salon/Spa (official salon/spa for the Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders). Later we met up with Daniel and the guys for some getting ready photos. From there, we headed downtown to the Westin Hotel for the girls getting ready shots and Carla and Daniel's first meeting. Then it was off to the Canal for the ceremony. As I mentioned, the weather was nearly perfect, especially for July 30. As a photographer I am always concerned about shooting in full sun; today, it was no problem at all.
I've been on a video kick this year. So continuing with that idea, here is another short clip of our day with Carla, Daniel, and all the family. Hope you enjoy it !


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OCR Academy - it's for everyone
When you walk into a martial arts studio, do they just hand you a black belt? When you start your first job, do you start at the top? No, these are all titles that you must earn through years of hard work, blood, sweat, tears, time away from family and friends, dedication to your craft. And even if you are a master of your craft, wouldn't you want a place where you can go to challenge yourself? Push yourself passed your perceived limits?
Well may I introduce you to the OCR Academy. When you walk in the front door, we will not ask you to climb our 24' rope, or scale our 14' warped wall named Zeus. These are all things that you must first work up the strength, master the approach, and go through the trials and errors before you can conquer any one of our obstacles.
Our Century classes are designed with you in mind, they are designed to help train you to overcome each one of our obstacles. It may take you an hour, a day, a week or even a year before you can say you conquered Zeus. But ultimately if you put in the work, you commit yourself to a goal anything is possible.
So what are you waiting for? This is your time to shine, it's all up to you.
Give us the chance to show you that getting in the best shape of your life can be fun. We're so sure you'll see it too that we'll offer you your first class free. You have nothing to lose - except maybe regret and a few extra inches.
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Body image is a big thing in today's society. It affects nearly every single woman in America, with around 91% saying that they are unhappy with their bodies. That's hardly surprising, given that only 5% of women naturally possess the body that is so often revered by the media and popular culture[1]. It affects men too, with nearly 81% saying that they worry about their flaws and imperfections[2]. What is most worrying, though, is just how deeply it is affecting our children. A study by the Girl Guides found that an astonishing one third of girls between seven and ten years old feel judged by their appearance, while a quarter of them feel the need to be perfect[3]. While we strive to give our children the very best in life, we seem to be failing at giving them body confidence, but what exactly is the problem, what are the causes, and is there anything we can do about it?
The Problem
There are numerous studies on just this issue and they all point to the same conclusion – that our children are suffering. One researcher found that 10% of seven to ten-year-olds have had something mean said to them about the way they look[4] and the American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing found that a massive 80% of ten-year-olds are afraid of being fat[5]. In a study by the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY), almost a third of nursery and school teachers have heard a child call themselves fat or ugly[6] and 15% of young girls feel embarrassed or ashamed by the way they look[7]. Those are scary statistics but it gets even worse, as Sam Smethers, chief executive of the Fawcett Society, explains. It's about more than having the confidence to wear what you want and be who you are without being judged – although they are great things to have. When people—and children in particular—are persistently judged on how they look, Smethers explains, they are likely to suffer higher levels of depression and mental illness[8]. So by allowing society to affect our child's body confidence issues, we're not only giving them low self-esteem but we're potentially making them ill too.
The Cause
Children, especially as they approach adulthood, have always considered what they look like to a certain extent—what to wear to the prom and how to impress their latest crush, for example—but it's getting worse and it's becoming more prevalent. It's not just about those special occasions any more, as the modern world pushes the anxiety to the forefront on a daily basis – but why? The media definitely takes its share of the blame as newspapers, magazines, and advertisers put forward their idea of the 'perfect body' which, as we've already seen, reflects such a tiny part of real life and real people. Learning by example plays a role too, as children watch and learn from adults who themselves suffer body confidence issues. It's a vicious circle as more people have a negative body image, more children learn from it, which in turn provides a larger example to even more children.
There is another worrying trend that is having an effect though. With the rise of social networking sites such as Facebook and Instagram, children are not only exposed to 'ideal' or 'perfect bodies' on a more regular basis, but they are being judged and are judging others every single day, and it's becoming the norm. The whole set up of these sites plays right into the issue as children strive to get the most 'likes' or 'favorites' and rate each other's photographs, status updates, and life events. As if being judged for their looks at school and social events wasn't enough, they now must contend with it everywhere they go, 24 hours a day, through their computers, smart phones, and tablets. There are even challenges and internet trends that make it a whole lot worse, such as young people creating videos for YouTube only to ask 'Am I Ugly?' and similarly, asking for feedback on their looks on other sites[9]. It's an example of peer validation taken to the extreme.
The Solution
Despite the fact that this issue seems ever-growing and insurmountable, there are things that we can do to lower the impact on our children. The internet, when used correctly, can be a wonderful tool for socializing and learning but we must ensure that we talk to our children and guide them on how to use such tools to their advantages while minimizing their dangers. This can be anything from restricting access until they are ready, to discussing the dangers of the internet and the importance of creating a safe online environment.
Children learn by example too, so by modeling a positive body image as adults, children will naturally follow our lead. Say body positive things to your children and be aware of what you talk about with other adults whilst your children are in the room, especially in regards to 'being fat' or 'ugly' and needing to diet – whether in reference to yourself or to others. Cook with your children and teach them about healthy foods without reinforcing negative implications. Talk about the difference between treats and everyday foods but stay away from distinctions such as 'healthy' and 'unhealthy' or 'good' and 'bad' which have potentially harmful connotations. Most of all, though, love yourself, lov
[1] Do Something, 2016, 11 Facts About Body Image [online], available at: https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-body-image, accessed 12.16.2016
[2] David Campbell, 2012, Body image concerns more men than women, research finds [online], available at: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/jan/06/body-image-concerns-men-more-than-women, accessed 12.16.2016
[3] Alexandra Topping, 2016, Girls as young as 7 feel pressure to be pretty – body confidence study, [online], available at: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/oct/04/girls-as-young-as-7-feel-pressure-to-be-pretty-body-confidence-girlguiding-study-reveals, accessed 12.14.2016
[4] Staff Reporter, 2016, Girls as young as SEVEN under body image pressure, [online], available at: http://www.healthizmo.com/girls-young-seven-body-image-pressure, accessed 12.14.2016
[5] Katherine Schulten, 2013, Is There Too Much Pressure on Girls to Have 'Perfect' Bodies? [online], available at: http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/03/is-there-too-much-pressure-on-girls-to-have-perfect-bodies/?_r=0, accessed 12.14.2016
[6] Lydia Willgress, 2016, Children as young as three have body image issues while four year olds know how to lose weight, study finds, [online], available at: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/08/30/children-as-young-as-three-have-body-image-issues-while-four-yea/, accessed 15.12.2016
[7] Staff Reporter, op cit.
[8] Alexandra Topping, op cit.
[9] Caroline Knorr, 2014, Is social media's 'camera-ready' pressure bad for teen body image? [online], available at: http://www.today.com/health/social-medias-camera-ready-pressure-bad-teen-body-image-2D79601219, accessed 12.14.2016
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Witchcraft Secret Spells Manual
You will need:
*A cup of soil or sand *Bowl of water *A red candle
*Incense blend (sandalwood, frankincense, musk and dragons blood powder. Mix these magical substances in a mortar and pedestal and burn on a charcoal block) All your magic ritual tools you wish to consecrate.
Go out side and do this spell where there is a tree or trees. The spiritual energy of the trees will help propel the blessing of your ritual tools. Make the magic incense blend using a mortar and pedestal. Light the charcoal block by holding it over the flame of the red candle with tweezers!
Place the charcoal block on a fireproof surface. Sprinkle some of the incense blend you have made onto the glowing charcoal block. When the incense starts to burn, parse the ritual tool you wish to bless through the smoke. As you do this see a purifying blue light surround the ritual tool and say;
"By the magical energies of air, I bless and consecrate my (name of ritual tool...) as above so below"
Now parse the ritual tool above the candle flame. Feel the prickles of the sun go through your tool and blessing it. Now hold it up to the sky and say:
"By the magical energies of fire, I bless and consecrate my (name of ritual tool...) as above so below"
Place the ritual down on the surface you are using. Sprinkle the sand or soil around the ritual tool in an anti-clockwise direction and say;
"By the magical energies of earth, I bless and consecrate my (name of ritual tool.) as above so below"
Hold the ritual tool over the bowl of water. Imagine a witchy figure forming out of the water. See this witchy figure bless your magical ritual tool and say;
"By the magical energies or water, I bless and consecrate my (name of ritual tool.) as above so below"
You have now finished blessing one of your ritual tools and now need to repeat this method for each ritual tool you have. It is a good idea to bless your ritual tools every second month or sooner if you like.
Element: air/fire depending on which tradition you follow. I personally like to think it represents air. An athame is a witch's dagger. It is usually black handled doubles blades not very sharp and is used to channel down magical energies in a spell casting.
Most witches I know use their athame to cast a circle and their wand to channel down magical Energies. I don't really like using a wand even though I have one. I virtually use my athame for everything (apart from cutting anything solid! You should never cut anything at all! You use you boliean for that!)
Athames can be expansive. My athame is double bladed with a wooden handle and a pentagram burnt into it. It very hard to describe to you but let's just say It looks nice, well that's what I think.
You can make an athame by finding an old fishing knife and getting it blunted. You can then add all sorts of witchy pieces, like leather the witch's pentagram, crystal etc. You may even wish to take your athame to an engraver get magic witch's symbols engraved into the blade of the knife.
Altar pentacle Element: earth
An altar pentacle is simply a round disk witch a pentagram burnt or painted one. Alter pentacles are made from a range of materials including; wood clay, stone, crystal, metal etc. ' My altar pentacle is a wooden dish with a pentagram burnt into it and there is a crystal stuck in the center of the star. I also sit varies objects and each point of the star. For example I have a special goddess and god coin which I received in a special witch craft shop. I have a bird for my familiar.
My budgies cirrus and willow love to cant and sing alone with me. When I was writing this book, my school had a library substitute teacher for a whole term. She was very inspiring and gave me the inspiration to finish this book. She even helped me with the editing of this book before I sent it of to a publisher.
On here last day of teaching at my school, she gave me a tinny little owl and said, " Take this It's a little something to remember me by". She also said "I know how you are into witch craft and magic and I thought I would give you an owl as a guardian Familiar".
She told me that she has a very powerful owl that comes and visits here in the nighttime. Miss Flanigon loves collecting figurine owls.
You can make an altar pentacle by drawing a five-pointed star in a circle on a white peace of paper. You can also make one out of clay. You may even like to paint some rune symbols around the circle if you like.
Goblet/chalice Element: Water
A goblet is a bit different to a chalice although they basically represent the same thing. A goblet or chalice is usually passed around the coven for a sip of witch's mead to help ground and center yourself. It also contains a magical liquid for cakes and ail.
Goblets can be quiet expansive and Chalices more so! You can make a goblet by purchasing a glass goblet from a discount shop. I did this and stuck a peter star on with some supper glue.
If you can't fine a pentagram to stick on your goblet than you can make one out of clay. Let your imagination lead you the way.
Element: fire/air depending on which tradition you follow A wand is used to channel down enchanting energies and send the energy you have raised within a circle where you want it to go.
I made all my wands to the simple fact that it's cheap and they are really easy to make. To make a wand you will need to find a stick that appeals to you. Most witches will uses certain types of wood when making a wand for different magical prepossess.
Once you have found the correct stick sand it back so it has a smooth texture (unless you want to leave the bark on) and rub the stick down with a special essential oil.
You can decorate you wand by painting some runic symbols on it. Or raping scrap leather around it. You can even bind a crystal on the top of it. You decorate it to your own accord. You may even like to bind some feathers on it.
Crystal balls are usually associated with gypsies and witches. A crystal ball can be quiet costly (although most of the ones around today are lead light, but will still do the same job!) so if you like you can learn to scry using a bowl full of water. Scrying in a bowl of water is the same as scrying into a crystal ball.
It takes a lot of practice and skill before you will see any pictures or symbols. If you are planning to learn how to scry I suggest you do the magic psychic spell (see magic spells and enchanting wishing wells chapter).
Why should I have a broom? I can't fly on it! Can I? No you can't fly on a broom physically, but you can in the astral world. Some witches use their broom handles as wands! Others like to sweep their magical space with their broom to rid of any negative energy.
A broom also plays a very big part in a Wiccan marriage. A broom is laid out on the ground. The couples are then meant to jump over the broom to promote fertility in a newborn baby.
A book of shadows is a witch's journal. Every witch I know has a book of shadows. It's very important that you take notes on what you did, unless you could not give a rat's bottom about it, which is really a bad attitude that's not a true wiccans, attitude!
A book of shadows dose not have to be the beast witches book in the world. It can be as simple as an exercise book.
You may even like to cover a blank hard cover book in leather and burn symbols in it using a solder ion.
You should also keep a sage and bay leaf in the front cover. Sage is a protecting leaf and bay keeps your book hidden from hot nosy hands!
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Hello Don, I wanted to extend to you my thanks for a very smooth closing. It has been an absolute pleasure doing business with you. I truly appreciate the extra effort you went through to find a reputable title company to close on the Ann Ave. property. I realize you did not have to do that with all of the title issues, and that just goes to show that you are an extremely nice person with great business ethics. I do hope that we can stay in touch. Best of luck with the property and with the other projects that you currently have going on right now.
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I cannot begin to thank you enough for all of the help you and your staff have provided in the sale and purchase of the house at 3027 St. Vincent. You went above and beyond the normal obstacles we encountered along the way, always making sure to do your absolute best with integrity and honesty. Manor Real Estate and Don Cherry are top notch in my book!
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I have written a new blog post about my ideas behind this new illustration, 'Inner Fire' HERE.
If you feel like you can relate to this and would like to have this image in your home as something of a reminder for your own ideas and dreams, or if you just like the illustration (!) then you can buy a print on Society6 in a few different sizes HERE. (ps - they usually do free shipping around the end of every month! ;) )


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Most of us need to earn money to live - save for a big Lotto win! Money certainly doesn't grow on tree, nor is there an endless supply of notes in a machine in the wall at the bank. It's a hard lesson for kids to learn.
Some kids get money whenever they ask for it. Some kids don't get any money at all. Some kids will receive pocket money to teach them about earning and managing money from a young age. It can teach them about being rewarded for work. They can also learn about budgeting, spending and saving. If you want to give pocket money to your kids, there are a few things to consider before you begin.
Take your kids to your work so they can see where you go and what you do to earn money to pay for things like food, clothes and petrol.
How old should kids be before they get pocket money?
There are no rigid rules. It's really up to you to decide when they are ready for it.
How much pocket money should kids get?
There's no secret mathematic equation that'll give you the answer. It'll depend on how much you can afford to give them and how the money is to be used.
Sometimes, kids get a set amount of pocket money each week. Sometimes the amount of money will vary. You could choose to link the amount of money to your kid's age. For example, if you have a 7-year-old, they could get seven dollars a week.
Most of the time, the amount of pocket money that a child gets would increase as they get older.
Should kids have to earn their pocket money?
Ah, the great debate! You can give kids pocket money without expecting them to do anything in return or you can give kids a set amount of pocket money in return for doing household chores.
Make sure the chores suit the age of your kids - like making beds, picking up toys and putting dirty clothes in the laundry. Kids will have to do other chores to earn a little extra pocket money. This can help them learn about the value of money and that it takes time to earn it.
Other parents believe doing chores is part and parcel of being a family and choose to give their kids pocket money for other reasons like getting good marks at school, on their birthdays, or as a special treat.
How is the pocket money to be used?
Pocket money can be used for lots of different things. It really depends on the age of your kids, how much pocket money they get and what costs it's expected to cover. For younger kids, some of the money might be used to buy lunch at the school canteen once a week. Older kids, for example, could be expected to contribute some of their pocket money towards buying clothes, shoes, or CDs. It's important to give kids control over (at least) some of their pocket money. It's how they'll learn about spending money and saving money.
Find more related information and article on teaching kids about money
- Teach kids about money
- Teach kids about borrowing money
- Teach kids how to spend money
- Teach kids to save money
This article was written for Kidspot - Australia's leading parenting website.
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833 3rd Street, Canora
WOW WOW!! Take a look at this gem of a home. This house has character and the advantage of renovations. New kitchen in 2016 with soft close drawers and doors, under cabinet lighting with pot drawers and a pantry. Windows have been replaced and a new Metal roof was installed in 2013. Even with the renovations you still have the original character from the moldings and steps upstairs. Speaking of upstairs. There is so much you can do, do you have a teenager, you may never see them again! A large lot is an understatement, there is 3 lots that total over 13,000 sq ft. Lots of room for an additional garage, garden area, heck you could even sell off one of the lots. If you want to live in Lemberg, I don't think you will find a nicer home. This is ready to go, and mortgage payments of under $600 a month.
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Wholesale refers to the practice of promoting bulk or big quantities of goods straight to the distributors alternatively of selling to the consumers and earning profit. You can start off you clothes label from a small town in the United States and if you are consistent and inventive, it wouldn't be as well long just before your brand becomes an internationally recognized brand. It is no wonder then, that so numerous are setting up or currently have an on-line clothing shop. According to research from Mintel, on the internet fashion sales in the UK increased by a staggering 152% in the 5 years to 2011 and the sector continues to grow as a lot more and far more men and women get employed to the thought of purchasing issues they cannot touch or try on, and as retailers get much better at showcasing their products online.
This will give the identity of the enterprise to the market place therefore the want for it to be properly thought about. One more major leverage in advertising a clothing line organization is to get well identified celebrities in different fields to endorse your brand. On how to open a retail clothes store on the web, the subsequent point you need to do is to produce a website.
Many academic intuitions provide Style Design courses like Lisof (London International College of Fashion), The University of Pretoria and the Style College of South Africa. The last tip is the most critical one particular do not forget to apply for the essential company license. The neighborhood Chamber of Commerce is a very good beginning point for obtaining your local office to apply for a organization license.
Wholesale clothes suppliers can supply a wide variety of clothes primarily based on your enterprise demands, such as everything from classic jeans to vintage clothing, corporate suites to the hippest in urban clothing. Pick an online directory that can give you plenty of suppliers and distributors. The bottom line is that if you commence your personal clothes line from the scratch, you will have the opportunity to develop your own brand and as soon as it becomes effectively accepted in the market place the sky is your limit.
You should accomplish tax obligations and you also want to register the name of your enterprise. If you have funds, beginning any enterprise will be fairly simple for you but creating your business a success is not that simple. Another important element that counts in this line of enterprise is the brand name and perhaps the logo of the clothing line.


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4-Panel Vol. 2, Issue 11 – Halloween ComicFest (FBCD) 2018
Welcome to 4-Panel – the comics and manga podcast where Halloween just keeps on going. Hey, if Christmas advertisements can start on the 1st of November then we can have two Halloween Specials! Anyway, join Andrew (Comics Sage), Mick (Old Man Comics) and Rob (Erstwhile


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What a great year! Had some fabulous weddings and events including Barmitzvahs and private parties.
Lighting for Weddings provided some fantastic lighting displays and Annemarie produced gorgeous wedding flowers and table centre pieces.
Lots of events secured for 2020, lots of meetings with florists and venue stylists.
Our sister company, Linda Abrahams & Co, have designed and produced a range of gorgeous invitations for our clients. Victoria now completely handles all the design, manufacturing and production of Linda Abrahams and Co wedding stationery. Victoria is taking the company to the next level.
Here's some invitations from the new 2019 range and peek at the events.
Radio Leeds, Martin Kelner interviews Linda Abrahams on wedding planning and weddings abroad
Radio Aire 96.3 Winners 2012 – Wedding Competition
The wedding of the fabulous winners, Leanne and Paul has now taken place.
The day was absolutely fantastic. Leanne looked gorgeous in her dress supplied by Confetti and Lace. The Bridesmaids looked lovely in their purple and white dresses also supplied by Confetti and Lace. Yorkshire Menswear provided the gorgeous groom's outfits and also the Ushers.
We managed the wedding plans and worked along side Ashley Metcalfe from Leeds Marriott. They could not do enough for us, they delivered a service above and beyond, nothing was too much trouble. Both Managers Steve and Becky were always at hand to make sure everything was exactly as the bride and groom had requested.
Mark Parker of AV Matrix saved the day with stunning lighting when the original supplier let Radio Aire down.
Here are just a few photos of the day. Claire Morris Photography will be posting the official images shortly and then we will eagerly await the video from Paul Harness.
Other suppliers:
Michael Sutton Jazz
Gently Bentley
Secret Garden
Norah Sleep
Eileen Yatron
plus many others (apologies if not all mentioned here)
A few words from those involved....
Leeds Marriott
Paul wrote: "I would just like to say a BIG thankyou to everyone who came to share our special day!! It's taken some sinking in...but it was a truly amazing day from start to finish...The company's that were involved who generously donated there services, I have to say you are all amazing at what you do and gave my Wife and I a wedding we could have only ever dreamed of!! Thankyou so Much!! The day would have never been possible also without all our family and friends help and support helping us raise an amazing amount of money for charity!! You all know who you are...Leanne and I will never forget!! Thankyou from the bottoms of our hearts!! I have to say my Wife look absolutely Stunning!! When I saw her walking down the aisle she simply took my breath away ...she has made me the happiest and proudest man alive!!! Thankyou Everyone!! Xx"
Well deserved! You work v hard. Will be recommending you to any own who needs a fantastic wedding planner
Claire Morris Totally agree with Caroline. It wouldn't of happened without you! You were amazing. It was fabulous to meet you in person too. x
Wedding and Event Management - WEDDING PLANNER – WEDDING CONSULTANTS– EVENT ORGANISERS – CATERING – FLORISTS – MUSICIANS – LIGHTING and Sound – PRODUCTION – CO-ORDINATION –Entertainment - PHOTOGRAPHY – VIDEO -VENUES– LOCATIONS – MARQUEES ~ Expert Advice from Linda Abrahams -Wedding Planner and Consultant based in Leeds covering all UK and Europe


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It's a 2 year blogiversary celebration, and YOU get the gift! Enter to win a $500 Amazon or Target gift card, just in time for the holidays!
Happy Friday, Friends! I hope you are looking forward to a fun, relaxing weekend! (Is a relaxing weekend even a thing?? Not around here…..ha!) Either way, I can guarantee your Friday is about to get a little better…..because you're about to get the chance to win $500! Which is even better than a relaxing weekend, if you ask me. So……what's the big occasion? The 2 year blogiversary of two amazingly awesome bloggers – Lisa from Cooking with Curls and Cindy from Little Miss Celebration! I've gotten to know both of these ladies over the past year and, on top of being incredibly talented bloggers, they are both just really incredible people. I'm so happy to be celebrating with them today!
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Most of you probably know at least a little about "The Trail of Tears": The forced relocation of several Native tribes from their homelands to the Western U.S. in the mid-19th century.
I wanted to share two resources I discovered that really bring to life the story of the relocation of the Cherokee tribes in particular.
The first is the PBS show, "Trail of Tears." It's part of the excellent, 5-episode American Experience series called, "We Shall Remain." I wrote about the series last year when it originally aired.
You can watch "The Trail of Tears" online by clicking here.
You can view all five episodes of "We Shall Remain" online by clicking here. The first episode, "After the Mayflower", might be especially appropriate as well, during this Thanksgiving season.
The second resource is the children's book, The Trail of Tears, by Joseph Bruchac. I recently purchased an inexpensive copy from Scholastic Book Clubs. I would say it's upper-elementary-school-level reading. I'm going to attempt to read it aloud to my kids and see what kind of discussion we can stir up on the subject. I'm always grateful for well-written, well-illustrated books like this to share with my children.
What books, movies, or other resources have helped you understand the Native American experience better?


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Minister Humphreys travels to London to present Creative Ireland to key arts and cultural stakeholders
The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, is in London today (Tuesday) to present details of the Creative Ireland Programme / Clár Éire Ildánach to key stakeholders from the across the UK arts and cultural sector, members of the Irish diaspora and key contacts from the business community at a special event at the Irish Embassy. Creative Ireland is the Irish Government's Legacy Programme for Ireland 2016; a five-year initiative, from 2017 to 2022, which aims to place creativity at the centre of public policy.
The Minister will also meet with representatives of the London St Patricks Day Festival which will take place from 17-19 March. Supported by Culture Ireland, it includes top Irish musicians performing on the main stage at Trafalgar Square with a street parade and street performances by Macnas. The Festival, now in its 15th year, attracts over 100,000 people and explores the rich diversity of Irish culture across the city in many London venues as well as showcasing world-class Irish artists in London. More than €140,000 in Culture Ireland funding has already been announced to support Irish artists to perform across the UK in 2017, with a further grant round to be announced in April.
The Minister also visited the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith, where she met with staff and trustees. The Centre has undergone major renovations with financial support from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Emigrant Support Programme and is expected to formally re-open in June 2017.
Speaking today Minister Humphreys said:
"I am pleased to take the opportunity to present Creative Ireland to key stakeholders across the Irish arts sector in London and to ask for their support. It is important to me that Irish artists at home and abroad are given the opportunity to participate in this ambitious five year initiative, which aims to place culture at the centre of our lives, for the betterment of our people and for the strengthening of our society.
"The Diaspora thoroughly embraced the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme, and this is especially true here in London where a series of fantastic commemorative events were held. Just as connecting with our Diaspora was essential to the success of the Centenary Programme, I think the Diaspora can play a very important role in ensuring Creative Ireland delivers on its aims.
"Creative Ireland sends a very important message internationally about how Ireland values its culture and how the Government is setting out an ambitious creativity agenda. It is important too for us learn from international examples, and consider how other countries have prioritised arts and culture at national level.
"I am also delighted that the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith, which has been successfully presenting Irish artists for over 22 years, will open the doors of its new facility this summer. It will act as a hub for artists, our vibrant Irish community, and anyone with an interest in and love of Irish culture."
Ambassador of Ireland in Great Britain, Daniel Mulhall said:
"As Ambassador, I attach great priority to the promotion of Irish culture in Britain and to the cultural links between our two countries. I value Creative Ireland as an exciting opportunity to encourage creativity and to enhance further its standing and to celebrate Irish cultural vibrancy and diversity."
John Gilhooly, Director of the Wigmore Hall added:
"Creative Ireland can send a very powerful International message about Ireland's unique heritage and voice in the cultural world. Every child in Ireland can be introduced to the arts at a young age, the key unlocking a gift which will stand to them at every stage of life."


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Today we bid farewell to Alba. As we rise, early doors and pack up the car, I am overcome with reluctance to leave our beautiful little piece of paradise here in Piedmont. But alas, we have places to go and things to do, and so we say our goodbyes, heading off to our intended destination, and the final stop on this Tour Italia, Genoa. Continue reading "Down and Out in Genoa"
I adore fairy stories. The Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, even Disney. They've all been a staple part of my reading diet circa 'a long, long time ago'. Hence how I find myself here this evening, at a concert about a fairy tale. When my friend invited me to join her for this Hallé orchestra event, she knew I'd say 'yes!' straight away given our current mutual obsession with 'Once Upon a Time' a TV show featuring all your favourite characters as they battle evil, cross realms, and fire off copious amounts of magic spells. Continue reading "Wheel of fortune"
The storm has finally broken. The horror which yesterday rocked my mood in Manchester-bringing with it all manner of ill fortune, and an unrelenting rain from a howling, protesting sky- has now passed. Continue reading "Through the looking glass"
I have a feeling I should not have drunk the entire bottle of wine last night when my alarm goes off at 7:30am. Yuk. I would go back to sleep, but I have an early morning appointment with a castle. Continue reading "The Great Bixby"
Today it's misty meaning droplets of water are blowing in from the ocean. It's not really raining, because it doesn't, but everywhere the streets are wet. Continue reading "High on a hill"
Yuk. My mouth tastes like last night's sangrita (that's a sangria flavour margarita to the uninformed). Although tequila is a pretty grim flavour for 10am, it is at least testament to the fun I had yesterday evening here in Uptown. Continue reading "Purple rain"


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My devotion to young children began when I was a college student and spent two summers as a camp counselor on an island off the coast of Washington. Taking on the camp name of Twinkle I suddenly found myself acting as a mother, nurse, and teacher. I fell in love with the role of teacher and enrolled in a teacher education program. For seven instructive years I taught elementary school, stopping only to raise three sons of our own.
Working part-time as adjunct faculty in a teacher education program ignited my interest in earning an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. Back on an exciting career track, I coordinated early childhood programs for the Springfield Illinois public schools, was the principal of the Withrow Early Childhood Center, and finally was the first principal of the Springfield Ball Charter School.
In all of these settings I saw how important it was to keep my eye on what is right for each child and to positively influence their good behavior and self-image. The Good News Chair book is one way of passing along what I have learned about making a difference in the lives of young children.
As a new retiree in the Pacific Northwest, I co-coordinate a gardening program for young children and their parents, volunteer at a neighborhood elementary school, and delight in every minute spent with my granddaughter. There is time too for hiking in the Cascades, spoiling my Golden Retriever, being entertained by our tuxedo cat, knitting, traveling, and spending lots of time with family and friends.


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Here is a most interesting "Throwback Thursday" article, originally published in 2005 in The Nation.
The piece centers on how corporate interests trump public health, in large part due to industry lobbying — and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (at the time operating as the American Dietetic Association) is name-checked.
- "Last year, during the reauthorization of the children's nutrition programs, Republican Senator Peter Fitzgerald of Illinois attempted to insulate the government's nutrition guidelines from the intense industry pressure that has warped the process to date. He proposed a modest amendment to move the guidelines from the USDA to the comparatively more independent Institute of Medicine. The food industry, alarmed about the switch, secured a number of meetings at the White House to get it to exert pressure on Fitzgerald. One irony of this fight was that the key industry lobbying came from the American Dietetic Association, described by one Congressional staffer as a "front for the food groups."
- "Growing industry influence is also apparent at the President's Council on Physical Fitness. What companies has the government invited to be partners with the council's Challenge program? Coca-Cola, Burger King, General Mills, Pepsico and other blue chip members of the "obesity lobby." In January the council's chair, former NFL star Lynn Swann, took money to appear at a public relations event for the National Automatic Merchandising Association, a vending machine trade group activists have been battling on in-school sales of junk food. "
- "A related ploy is to deny the nutritional status of individual food groups, claiming that there are no "good" or "bad" foods, and that all that matters is balance. So, for example, when the Administration attacked the WHO's global anti-obesity initiative, it criticized what it called the "unsubstantiated focus on 'good' and 'bad' foods." Of course, if fruits and vegetables aren't healthy, then Coke and chips aren't unhealthy."
- While such a strategy is so preposterous as to be laughable, it is already having real effects. Less than a month after Cadbury Schweppes, the candy and soda company, gave a multimillion-dollar grant to the American Diabetes Association, the association's chief medical and scientific officer claimed that sugar has nothing to do with diabetes, or with weight".
Sadly, the description of AND as "a front for food groups" is still accurate, almost ten years later.


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- 1. Air by Bach
- 2. Allegro by Vivaldi
- 3. All I Ask by Lloyd Weber
- 4. Blue Danube by Strauss
- 5. Bridal Chorus by Wagner
- 6. Canon in 'D' by Pachelbel
- 7. Hornpipe by Handel
- 8. La Rejouissance by Handel
- 9. Memory by Lloyd-Weber
- 10. Rondeau by Moureu
- 11. Tales from the Vienna Woods
- 12. Trumpet Tune by Purcell
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Two weekends ago, representatives from the six Network schools met for the second bi-annual Catholic Council Network conference hosted by the University of Dallas.
The conference began with presentations that gave an overview of each school and explained the structure, strengths, weaknesses, and goals of their student government organization. This was helpful because it allowed the different councils to compare how they manage projects and challenged all to look for ways to improve the efficiency of their operations. On Saturday morning, the first keynote address was given by UD chaplain, Fr. Thomas More. Fittingly, the talk was on the role of leadership and the importance of accountability in maintaining a vibrant Catholic identity on campus. Father Thomas More's talk was followed by a lecture given by UD professor of politics, Dr. David Burns. This talk focused on one of the Network's three key pillars: solidarity. Dr. Burns explored what it means to live in solidarity as a Christian, particularly in our state of life as students. The series of talks concluded with a panel of SGA members from different schools discussing their experience as a part of student government and advice for younger members of SGA.
All in all, the weekend provided an opportunity for the different councils to attend leadership seminars, deepen relationships, pray together, discuss campus issues, and collaborate to find solutions to the problems they face- and have fun in the process.


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Bangladesh High Commission and Westlite Tuas Celebrate International Migrants Day
On 20 December 2015, Westlite Tuas celebrated International Migrants Day with its residents. The celebrations were graced by the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Singapore, His Excellency Mahabub Uz Zaman. The High Commissioner was also brought on a tour of the dormitory and interacted with some of the residents.
To kick start the celebrations, the High Commissioner delivered a speech to thank the residents for their contributions and hard work put into helping to build Singapore. The High Commissioner also extended his appreciation to Westlite Tuas for providing the residents with quality and comfortable accommodation within a safe and active community.
The residents and guests were then treated to a series of dance and song performances specially catered to the Bangladeshi audience. As the night progressed, more residents joined in the festivities, with over 3,500 residents gathering to watch the performances put together for them.
As the evening drew to a close, the High Commissioner and guests enjoyed a dinner reception where they met with the management team of Westlite Tuas to learn more about the operations. The High Commissioner also distributed goody bags to all the residents as a token of appreciation.
The support by the High Commission for Bangladesh made for a very successful International Migrants Day celebrations this year. The celebrations represent not only the gratitude of Westlite Tuas to its residents, but also the strong cooperation between the dormitory and the High Commission for Bangladesh. This partnership plays an important role in ensuring the well-being of Bangladeshi residents and Westlite hopes to continue to grow this friendship in the years to come.
Official Opening of Westlite Mandai dormitory, on 18 April 2014
Key Extracts from Opening remarks by Mr Tan Chuan-Jin, Minister for Manpower
"Dormitories like Westlite Mandai play an important role for foreign workers here. Developments such as this complement the Singapore government's efforts to ensure that the well-being of foreign workers is taken care of, and enable employers to fulfil their obligation to provide appropriate accommodation to these workers. We appreciate the foreign workers' contribution to Singapore's continuing growth and development. It is only right that they are properly taken care of in the course of their employment here."
"In particular, by having facilities that cater not only to workers' basic living requirements, but also their social and recreational needs, dormitory developers and operators such as LianBeng and Centurion demonstrate that they shoulder a higher social mission."
"Thus, as we provide foreign workers with basic accommodation, we must not neglect their social and recreational needs. Westlite has done well in this respect – the dormitory features good recreational facilities like a gym, games room and sports courts. And Westlite also organises social activities and events for residents on an on-going basis. I would encourage other dormitories, especially the larger, purpose-built ones, to also look into how they too can fulfil the needs of their foreign worker residents."


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Special Education Program
Child Find
Child Find is a process designed to locate children, birth through age 21, with a suspected disability to evaluate and identify a need for special education and related services.
Summit Public Schools conducts specific activities for the purposes of locating, evaluating and identifying students ages birth to twenty-one with suspected disabilities. Activities for Child Find are directed at:
- Children enrolled at Summit Public Schools: Sierra;
- Children who have contacted Summit Public Schools: Sierra regarding Child Find;
- Highly mobile children (such as homeless, foster care and migrant children);
- Children who have a disability and may need special education services, even though they are advancing from grade to grade; and,
- Children at home or home-schooled if enrolled in the Summit Public Schools: Sierra.
Approximately ten to fifteen percent of all children have a disability which hinders their educational development. Early identification of disabilities assists parents, students and schools in the design of appropriate educational services.
Child Find Process
Once a Child Find appointment is scheduled either with the Executive Director or Special Education Program Specialist, parents will be sent an appointment confirmation. Once the screening is completed, one of three things will happen for each child and his/her family.
For some children, their screening will indicate that a full developmental assessment to determine eligibility for special education services is not necessary.
For some children the screening may indicate a need to re-screen the child in six months to determine he/she is continuing to develop adequately. In these cases, parents will be provided with community resources and home program suggestions to strengthen any areas of minor weakness.
Other children for which the screening determines that future assessment is required, will then be referred on to a formal, in-depth special education evaluation. This special education evaluation will determine if a child is eligible to receive special education services. This may be delivered in the form of single services, such as speech therapy, or through receiving services in the Special Education setting.
For general questions regarding Special Education, please contact Erik Luebbers at (253) 987-1535.
Child Find for School Age Children
If your child is in school and you believe a disability may impair his or her educational performance, please contact the Executive Director at school or the Program Specialist for Special Education at (206) 453-2520.