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Where Are We Now?
The Forehand Part 2
John Yandell
So in Part 1, we looked at the fundamentals of preparation including the body turn, the coiling in the stances, and the elements of a compact ATP backswing and the relationship between the positioning of the hand and the racket tip, depending on grip. Although there are many elements in pro forehands that don't apply at all levels, I said that the modern players actually provide the best possible models for the core fundamentals in preparation—even stronger than the so-called old school classical players.
We also addressed some bad ideas--though unfortunately widely disseminated--regarding the timing of preparation, the angle of the racket face, and the inferiority of fully open stances. (Click Here.)
Now let's look at the core elements in forward swing on a basic forehand power drive. And the conclusion is the same. As with preparation, if you know what to look for and what to develop, elite pros provide the best possible models as well in the forward swing for maximizing power, spin, and consistency in your forehand.

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The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) is standing by its motion to dismiss a U.S. Court of Federal Claims case protesting contract awards for two student loan servicers, which were canceled in May 2018.
Two-thirds of consumers active in the alternative loan market fall in the subprime risk category, the riskiest of all credit tiers. Yet, a new TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) study found that many of these consumers perform well when opening traditional credit products such as credit cards, auto and personal loans.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (May 24, 2018) – The National Credit Union Administration Board held its fifth open meeting of 2018 at the agency's headquarters today and unanimously approved two items:
A notice of proposed rulemaking seeking comment on the agency's proposal to provide federal credit unions with additional options for payday alternative loans. A final rule clarifying agency procedures for resolving severance claims arising from involuntary liquidations.
BOSTON MA — The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court today announced two new rules of civil procedure related to civil actions against individuals for money damages arising from credit card debt.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on Wednesday pushed U.S. banks to offer short-term loans to customers with troubled credit histories, a practice shunned by the regulator five years ago.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) Acting Director Mick Mulvaney issued the following statement in response to a bulletin from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding short-term, small-dollar credit:
Francisco Gonzalez said that it is tech firms, both large and small, that the banking industry should be monitoring – and not other financial institutions. One of the biggest challenges for the banking system is adapting to the fast-changing tech world, with digital currencies and online banking taking center stage.
The Federal Trade Commission has given final approval to a settlement with PayPal, Inc. over allegations that its Venmo peer-to-peer payment service misled consumers about their ability to transfer funds to external bank accounts and control the privacy of their Venmo transactions
The Federal Trade Commission has charged a Florida-based scheme with deceiving small business owners by falsely claiming to represent Google, falsely threatening businesses with removal from Google search results, and falsely promising first-place or first-page placement in Google search results.
LAKE FOREST, Ill., May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Transworld Systems Inc. ("TSI" or the "Company") – the nation's leading analytics-driven provider of accounts receivable management, healthcare revenue cycle, and loan servicing solutions – completed a comprehensive financial restructuring of the Company's debt and equity on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018.
WASHINGTON — Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting today issued the following statement regarding the release of his agency's bulletin encouraging national banks and federal savings associations to offer responsible short-term, small-dollar installment loans.
ATLANTA, May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- RNN Group, the leading provider of centralized verified asset procurement and monitoring solutions, today announced the newest member of the RNN Group, Jay Carter.
Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Acting Director Mick Mulvaney on Tuesday told ACA International members that while the bureau is serious about enforcing the law and holding bad actors accountable, "we are not going after people who are not breaking the law."
"The banking industry reported another positive quarter. However, the interest-rate environment and competitive lending conditions continue to pose challenges for many institutions. The industry must manage risks carefully to continue to grow on a long-run, sustainable path."
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SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today issued the following statement in response to the 258-159 vote by the U.S. House of Representatives to repeal parts of the Dodd-Frank Act. The measure was passed by the U.S. Senate in March:
WASHINGTON—Comptroller of the Currency Joseph M. Otting issued the following statement upon passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of Senate Bill 2155, the "Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act."
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress was taking a final step Tuesday toward dismantling a chunk of the rules framework for banks installed to prevent a recurrence of the 2008 financial crisis that brought millions of lost jobs and foreclosed homes.
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BALTIMORE, MD (May 21, 2018) – Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced today that United States District Judge Richard Bennett, as a sanction for civil contempt, ordered Gary L. Klopp to pay more than $525,000 and barred him from engaging in the mortgage industry for two years.
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Kirkland- and Portland-based Real Estate Investment Network, LLC (REIN), accusing the company of scamming foreclosed homeowners out of equity in the form of surplus funds from the sale. These surplus funds can amount to tens of thousands of dollars from each homeowner.
Today the President signed into law a bipartisan Congressional resolution disapproving a rule that was in the form of guidance issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) about indirect auto lender compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and its implementing regulation.
President Trump has repealed auto-lending guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), revoking a rule that was put in place to protect minority customers from predatory practices.
Attorney General Ken Paxton today reminded Texans of the May 31 deadline to submit claims in a $586 million settlement with Western Union affecting consumers who were deceived into sending payments to scam artists using the company's wire transfer service. As many as 39,000 Texans are eligible for refunds.
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The U.S. population in 1920 was about a third of what it is now, so the death toll for an equivalent pandemic today would be around 2 million.
With all the talk of Ebola these days, let's put it into perspective with what happened in 1918. Nearly 675,000 people died in the United States, including my grandfather, who died when my father was only three months old. An estimated 50 million people died worldwide.
My father's first wife died of flu during the 1918 pandemic in Washington, D.C., leaving a son less than 2 years old.


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Thomas Vogl
Narratives are powerful instruments in policymaking.
They can simplify complex circumstances and make them readily amenable to policymaking. Through simplifications, narratives can result in omissions, misrepresentation and unforeseen negative outcomes. However, this does not take away from their capacity to set assumptions that underwrite the decision making process.
A pervasive narrative when discussing economic development and growth in Canada is that of the 'knowledge economy.' This story tells us that we are entering a post-industrial age where resource exploitation and manufacturing are no longer sustainable economic drivers in developed nations, and the only way to compete is by means of high-skilled services and technological innovation. One of the main mechanisms to attain this is by improving educational attainment.
The narrative of the knowledge economy does not, however, elevate all sectors, even when the proportion of workers in them with an education is increasing. While on the face of it, the narrative of the knowledge economy is good – we have skilled workers who make a good living and produce globally valuable goods and services – it is not bringing everyone up together, and in some cases millions are being left behind.
Through examining three sectors in particular:
- Accommodation and Food Services
- Public Administration
- Forestry, Fishing, Mining, Oil and Gas
We will be able to see three divergent trends in the relationship between the number of educated workers in these sectors and real average earnings. With these trends I would like to pose a challenge to the dominant narrative of the knowledge economy and make an alternative prescription.
I cannot stress enough that narratives are simplifications that overlook the complexity of a phenomenon. The narrative of the knowledge economy is just such a simplification: it allows us to more easily pursue human capital development policy, but it can lead to inequality and differing valuations of jobs based on level of education or skill.
One challenge to the narrative is that some people are unable to access human capital building initiatives: they may lack the foresight, grades, time or ability to succeed. A major problem is that there is a gap between the relative educational attainments of children from advantaged versus disadvantaged backgrounds. This fact, coupled with current notions of fairness, may lead some to declare that those who invest in human capital are more deserving than those who do not. The very language of 'high-skilled' and 'low-skilled, found even in the HRSDC's 2006 National Occupational Classification document, could be seen to preserve this inequality.
As we can see in Figure 1, drawn from data available at Statistics Canada, over the 1995 to 2009 period, average real earnings in Accommodation and Food Services have remained low and stagnant. Even if this is partly due to the non-reporting of 'tips,' it is unlikely that the increase in earnings would be increasing at the same rate as the proportion of educated workers, but instead in a stepped fashion as the average tipping norms change.
We can also see that from 2000 forward, earnings in Forestry, Fishing, Mining, Oil and Gas have increased more than in Public Administration despite a lower proportion of workers with as least some post secondary education (see Figure 2).
We can observe in Figure 2 that even though the proportion of workers with at least some post secondary education in all three industries is increasing, their earnings levels differ. Until recently the proportion of post secondary educated workers in Forestry, Fishing, Mining, Oil and Gas and Accommodation and Food Services has been fairly similar. Despite a comparable proportion of workers with some post secondary education in the aforementioned industries, earnings levels diverge.
Though Public Administration has a very high proportion of post secondary educated workers (88 per cent in 2009), its average earnings are now lower than Forestry, Fishing, Mining, Oil and Gas. Together figures 1 & 2 show that despite an increasing proportion of individuals in Accommodation and Food Services with at least some post secondary education, earnings have remained relatively stagnant.
One factor that could be influencing these proportions is the presence of recent immigrants with unrecognized foreign post secondary credentials or professional licensing working in this service sector. This may lead the proportion of educated people in industries such as Forestry, Fishing, Mining, Oil and Gas or Accommodation and Food Services to be higher than it otherwise would be.
Forestry, Fishing, Mining, Oil and Gas has a comparable proportion of educated workers relative to Accommodation and Food Services. What this indicates is that some sectors can realize earnings increases without a coincident increase in post secondary educated worker density. On the other hand a gain in post secondary education does not guarantee that an industry will have increased average earnings, as there are a significant number of individuals in Accommodation and Food Services with some post secondary that continue to have stagnant earnings. Public Administration shows the greatest association between education and earnings; however, even this highly educated industry has lower earnings than Forestry, Fishing, Mining, Oil and Gas.
While the current literature promotes demand side policies for people unable to access post secondary education, it appears demand side policies will also be crucial for earnings improvements among those with some post secondary education. Despite the increase in the proportion of post secondary educated workers in some sectors, earnings remain disproportionately low.
While the knowledge economy narrative offers the promise of secure high earnings work to those who upgrade their level of skill, this is disingenuous on three fronts: 1. People who upskill do not find jobs in the sectors that they are trained to work in and must resort to working in other sectors, or 2. Certain sectors of the knowledge economy provide socially valuable work but are not captured under its prerogative and are thus not privy to its benefits 3. At least some of the resource based industries that the knowledge economy decries are alive and well in Canada and they require less education but offer higher earnings than some more knowledge intensive work.
My prescriptions run as follows and encompass three recommendations: first, create more jobs for high educated workers, it seems like we have the bodies; second, improve the condition of work in socially valuable jobs that are not currently captured under the narrative of the knowledge economy; third, recognize the fact that a major component of our economy is resource based and learn to harness it to pursue economic diversification goals.
Thomas Vogl is a second-year student in the Master of Public Policy program at the School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto. A Vancouver BC native, he graduated from UBC in 2010 with a BA (Hon) in Philosophy and a Minor in French. Since starting the program he has been involved in student politics, editing and blogging with the Public Policy and Governance Review and consulting with the Public Good Initiative.


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Nursing as a profession has steadily gained popularity and is valued for its stability and security as a career. Several institutions have thus emerged in order to provide the levels of education required in such fields, however choosing the right institution can be tricky. Therefore, the careful consideration and selection of an institution would require cognizance of certain criteria and abilities:
a. Specialties:
Candidates must consider those specialties which appeal to their care-taking abilities. Since nursing requires helping and caring for the sick, sympathy and compassion are given qualities this profession expects in their professionals. One must choose their specialty based on one's strength's and interests.
b. Accredited Institutions:
Prospective candidates must ensure that the institutions they apply to are accredited by known and legitimate universities. Not only does this reduce the likelihood of receiving a poor quality of education, it also ensures that the degrees/diplomas/certifications earned thereafter are valid. A large number of fake universities have come up which claim exorbitant fees for substandard education, candidates should thus do extensive and careful research before enrolling themselves.
c. Tuition money:
Studying for practical courses like nursing which need specific technical infrastructure and facilities can prove to be expensive. Candidates would thus be well advised to find out what scholarships, fellowships or grants are offered by the institution or related institutions.
d. Meeting the minimum requirements:
Meeting the prescribed conditions is essential to be an eligible candidate at any institution. Candidates must make sure that they meet minimum qualifications required for the program they seek admission to.
e. Clinical Rotation:
Completing course work in fields such as nursing is largely inclusive of practical work as done on clinical rotations. Candidates are advised to find all information regarding such placements by different institutions prior to applying.
f. Exam cut offs:
It is equally important to make one's self aware of the cut off marks or pass marks given by the institution for the entrance exams they hold. This helps to have accurate expectations from the programs being offered.


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Heading into the second full week of the new year and remembrances of the best-known civil rights leader in American history, whispers and footsteps are beginning to be heard again.
As the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday approaches, many are looking to turn the heat back up on conversation around criminal justice reform in New York City. This includes legislators and activists, most of whom have muted their calls for action during the holiday weeks following the Dec. 20 murders of two NYPD officers.
NYPD reform groups are planning a Martin Luther King Day march for justice, advertising on social media that the event is inspired by both a larger vision of fairness and their specific agenda, which includes the firing of the police officer whose chokehold led to Eric Garner's death and the outlawing of such a maneuver during arrests. The lead sponsor of a New York City Council bill to do just that, outlaw the use of chokeholds during arrests, is also saying it is about time to resume the conversation.
"I think the time is right to move forward," Council Member Rory Lancman told Gotham Gazette. "Certainly the period after the officers were murdered and the funerals were being conducted, it was appropriate to put everything else aside and deal with that trauma - for the officers' families, for the city. But that period has to give way at some point to resuming the legislative conversation of how we're going to reform policing in this city."
For Lancman, that means a city council hearing on his bill, which currently has 29 sponsors. The bill is five sponsors short of the supermajority trigger that would require at least a vote on whether a hearing should be held (the Council includes 51 members). The bill would be heard in the Public Safety Committee, chaired by Council Member Vanessa Gibson, who has not signed on as a sponsor and whose office did not return a request for comment.
On Wednesday, Gibson told reporters that she is talking with Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, additional council members, NYPD precinct commanders, and others about moving forward with conversations around policing. "I'm very optimistic that we will have the necessary conversations, the hearings, the oversight...and we will come to a point when we can find a necessary and delicate balance that is necessary for this city," she said. Gibson also expressed grave concern about the NYPD slowdown that has appeared to be happening over recent weeks and acknowledged that morale in the department is quite low.
With tensions high between Mayor Bill de Blasio and the police unions, it is clear that many, including the mayor, would like to see a cooling off period continue - one that does not include large-scale demonstrations in the streets or public hearings around reform bills. The Council must not only decide whether Lancman's bill will be heard in committee, but also several other NYPD-related bills such as the Right to Know Act, made up of two bills aimed at requiring more communication from police officers to suspects.
Council Member Brad Lander told Gotham Gazette that the next step must be productive conversation. "We need to find a way to have a real dialogue across a complex set of issues," Lander said. "I'm confident that the City Council and New Yorkers in general are capable of that, but it takes time to get it right."
There is question among council members as to whether formal hearings on NYPD reform bills are the right near-term venue for those conversations. The city council calendar lists a Public Safety Committee hearing for Jan. 26, but there is no agenda provided as of yet. A spokesperson for Mark-Viverito indicated that she is reviewing the legislation and confirmed that no hearing on the chokehold bill is scheduled at this time.
Some council members and the mayor say that enough reform is actually already in place and that what is needed now is both healing and patience. De Blasio has said he does not support the chokehold legislation (he believes that NYPD policy banning chokeholds is sufficient) and has expressed doubts about the Right to Know Act. The mayor points to the retraining of NYPD officers that has begun, a continued reduction in the use of stop-and-frisk, as well as new policies and directives that have been issued.
Lancman expects a hearing on his bill. He said he has no indication that Mark-Viverito or Gibson is slow-playing the scheduling, but that the legislative process is just beginning again. "If we're still having this conversation in March, I might have a different view, but I don't expect that will be the case," Lancman said. "I don't feel that there are any either official or unofficial procedural roadblocks that have been thrown up. It's just a matter of resuming the conversation, which was paused to deal with the trauma of the murder of the officers."
Conversation around race and criminal justice will take center stage around New York City and the country as Dr. King is paid tribute over the coming weeks and into February, which is Black History Month. Even if the City Council does not hold public hearings, panels, marches, and other events will occur. There's also no indication of the mayor and police union heads reaching resolution any time soon.
Linda Sarsour, executive director of the Arab American Association of New York and leading voice in the police reform movement, told Gotham Gazette that the movement lost some steam after the murders of Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu, which she called a tragedy. "There was some momentum lost with the murder of the two officers," Sarsour said on Friday. "But it's a just movement, since the murder there has been no grand demonstration. The movement is still here, though, and all the demands still stand, they didn't disappear because of those horrific acts."
"Our demands haven't changed," Sarsour continued. "We're using Martin Luther King Day to say this movement is back."
And none of this is to mention the spike in activity and outcry that could occur if Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan is officially named the Republican candidate to pursue Michael Grimm's vacated congressional seat in a soon-to-be-called special election. Donovan is, of course, the DA who presented the grand jury case against Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo in the death of Eric Garner, which resulted in no indictment. The announcement of that decision and Mayor de Blasio's reaction to it spurred massive protests and ill-will from the NYPD toward the mayor, respectively. On Friday, Donovan officially declared his intention to pursue the nomination.
Of a potential Donovan candidacy, Sarsour said, "Dan Donovan is the definition of divisiveness. That is what he represents for us right now, he represents the divisiveness that we're trying to heal in this city."
A Donovan candidacy would be provocative, she added: "It will activate folks on the Island - it could be in the form of protest, it could be in the form of voter registration and turnout. I'm expecting political and civic engagement from Staten Island communities in this race, even though it's a special election. They're not going to let Donovan take this seat without a fight."
by Ben Max, editor, Gotham Gazette
Note: this article has been updated with comment from Linda Sarsour.


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At a time when Democrats are locked out of power from the White House, both chambers of Congress, the majority of governor's offices and three-fifths of the country's state houses, their ideas at least have one reliable outlet. Democrats still control most of the country's biggest cities.
Even that power center, though, is increasingly under attack.
In the last few years, Republican-controlled state legislatures have intensified the use of what are known as pre-emption laws, to block towns and cities from adopting measures favored by the left. The states aren't merely overruling local laws; they've walled off whole new realms where local governments aren't allowed to govern at all.
The pattern has worsened a different kind of partisan war beyond Washington, where the political divide cuts not just across the aisle, but across different levels of government. As standoffs between red states and blue cities grow more rancorous, the tactics of pre-emption laws have become personal and punitive: Several states are now threatening to withhold resources from communities that defy them and to hold their elected officials legally and financially liable.
"There are all sorts of legitimate ways we can divide power," said Nestor Davidson, a law professor at Fordham. But if local officials risk personal fines, lawsuits and lost wealth for their communities over policy disagreements, he said, that changes the rules of the game. "That has the potential to change what it means to be a government official, to change what it means to elect people."
States have banned local ordinances on minimum wage increases, paid sick days and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights. They've banned "sanctuary cities." They've even banned a number of bans (it's now illegal for Michigan cities to ban plastic bags, for Texas towns to ban fracking).
A law passed in Arizona last year threatens to withhold shared state revenuefrom local governments that adopt ordinances in conflict with state policy. Texas' new sanctuary city law imposes civil fines as high as $25,500 a day on local governments and officials who block cooperation with federal immigration requests. And it threatens officials who flout the law with removal from office and misdemeanor charges.
Texas' four largest cities are now suing the state in response. Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas, a Republican, has been a vocal advocate for state laws that he says are necessary to protect individual liberty from local government overreach. When cities overstep their bounds, he said this year, they "should have to pay a price for it."
These new pre-emption laws echo 19th-century "ripper bills," legal scholars say, state laws that ripped control from cities over their finances, utilities, police forces and local charters. The backlash against them helped spur the movement for local control in the United States. Now home rule is under a "troubling nationwide assault," warn municipal lawyers and law professors, including Mr. Davidson, in an amicus brief supporting another legal fight, in Cleveland.
There, Ohio passed a law blocking a longstanding requirement that city construction contracts hire some local workers. Cleveland, in other words, was trying to ensure that local projects created local jobs, alleviating local poverty.
Both state legislators and municipal groups agree that pre-emption laws have proliferated in the last few years in number and in the breadth of issues they touch. They disagree on who started the fight: states in stripping municipal power, or cities in seizing new roles that weren't theirs to begin with.
"It is about power, and I think it's about wielding power at any cost. That's it," said Andrew Gillum, the Democratic mayor of Tallahassee, Fla., who formed a national group to fight pre-emption laws this year. Now that Republicans control both legislative chambers in 32 states and the governor's office on top of that in 25, he said, their slogans lionizing local government ring hollow. "They only mean that," Mr. Gillum said, "to the extent that they're in control."
The contrast between what's happening in cities and the decentralized philosophy Republicans have championed from Washington is striking. The supremacy of local control is central to Republican plans for undoing Obamacare, rolling back regulations and leaving the federal minimum wage unchanged (wages, the party said in its platform last year, should be handled at the state and local level).
As House Speaker Paul Ryan has put it: "Government closest to the people governs best."
That government, many local legislators clarify now, is the state.
"We're the United States of America. We are not the United Towns of Florida. We're not the United Counties of Florida," said Randy Fine, a Republican state representative there who sponsored a bill this year that would have broadly blocked local laws regulating "businesses, professions and occupations."
He said: "The state is the nexus of government in this country. The states created the federal government, and the states created local government."
The timing and language of many pre-emptions, though, suggest that while they're cast as broad state standards, they're often aimed at specific cities.
North Carolina's so-called bathroom bill sought to squash a local ordinance in Charlotte adding gender identity to the city's nondiscrimination policy. The repeal passed by the state this year still bars local communities from adopting such protections until at least 2020.
St. Louis this year passed an ordinance banning employer and housing discrimination against women who use contraception or have abortions. Gov. Eric Greitens of Missouri, a Republican, called the state legislature back into special session in June in part to undo that law (it would turn St. Louis, he said, into an "abortion sanctuary city").
In Alabama, Birmingham is fighting a law banning cities from setting their own minimum wages. Civil-rights groups say the pre-emption — enacted last year by a predominantly white state legislature the same week the city passed its ordinance — violates the voting rights of residents in a majority-black city.
In Texas, Mr. Abbott has called a special session for this month. On the agenda: proposals that would block cities from regulating trees on private land, restricting cellphone use in cars, and allowing transgender residents to use the bathroom matching their identity.
"It's like quick-fire," said Lisa Graves, executive director of the Center for Media and Democracy, which tracks pre-emption bills. "Once it passes some place, other legislatures go, 'Oh, we could just pre-empt all of this.' "
Lori Riverstone-Newell, a political scientist at Illinois State University, traces modern escalation of pre-emptions to the 1980s — when the tobacco industry began to back state laws barring antismoking ordinances.
In the 1990s, the National Rifle Association followed the same state strategy with gun-control laws. More recently, the industry-backed American Legislative Exchange Council, which advocates free-market state policies, has promoted model state legislation preventing local governments from adopting what it considers a patchwork of regulatory burdens on businesses.
Then after the 2010 elections that swept Republicans to power in many states, Dr. Riverstone-Newell says the pace of such laws accelerated.
But where opponents point to industry influence at state houses, backers of pre-emption make a similar argument: Environmental and labor lobbies are pushing local bag taxes or minimum wages, they say, not voters engaged in some pure form of local democracy.
"It's not illegal, but we should also not think it's organic," said Jon Russell, a councilman in Culpeper, Va., who leads a group of local-government officials within the American Legislative Exchange Council. "I've been a city councilman for almost 10 years, and I can tell you those kinds of issues are not organic. You don't have a group of ladies sitting around in their living room wringing their hands about plastic bags or about fracking."
He also accuses Democrats of their own hypocrisy: When blue states raise the minimum wage statewide, Democrats cheer those laws as progress.
The new punitive nature of pre-emptions, though, has escalated the fight beyond the usual partisan bickering. "It's intended to send a chilling effect," said Mr. Gillum, the Tallahassee mayor.
In Florida, local officials who run afoul of the state's pre-emption on gun control are personally liable in court. Mr. Gillum and other city commissioners were sued by gun-rights groups over an old ordinance the city never repealed — but that no longer had effect — making it illegal to shoot guns in public parks. An appellate court rejected the lawsuit, but Mr. Gillum and other local officials had to defend themselves without public money (they were able to get pro bono legal help).
"It is intended to put everyone across this state and across this country where these efforts are taking place on notice: Don't come near it," Mr. Gillum said of issues like gun control and immigration. "And if you do, we'll come after you personally, we'll come after your government, we'll come after the very survivability of your community by cutting off resources to you."


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As a supervisor it is part of my job to help doctoral researchers prepare for their viva. I've not done one myself, as Australian PhDs are typically examined by means of a long report from two or three examiners. However, I have conducted a lot of viva examinations since being in the UK – four so far this year, seven last year and six the year before, just to start on the count-back. And of course I've sat in vivas as a supervisor, frantically taking notes and trying not to let my facial expression give me away when I've found a line of questioning a bit troubling. So I ought to know what this viva stuff is about, right?
As supervisor, I actually find the formal viva prep a difficult process, as I'm sure the doctoral researcher does too. Now firmly in the position of candidate, she is nervous and often has no idea what to expect. I've generally asked her to read the thesis critically beforehand to see if she can pick its strengths and weaknesses and I've done the same. But when we're face to face in my office, I never quite know what to do.
Should I conduct a mock viva where I make the doctoral researcher answer my questions as if I'm an examiner? Well I've tried this a few times and it just feels weird. The alternative, and the one I usually opt for, is to pose questions and get the doctoral researcher to talk about what they would say in answer. Feels less artificial and 'talking through' seems to work OK. But my role is still not clear. Am I being a mock examiner? Supervisor? Something else? It always feels like there's a real pedagogical shift required in these conversations.
In viva prep sessions we DO always go over the general kinds of questions that are asked – Patrick Dunleavy has a helpful generic list – as well as focusing on whatever both of us think might be the tricky areas. Getting the right stance – not too defensive, clear about what could and couldn't be done, explicit about where the research might go next – is important. (One of the ways to deal with the "What are the limitations of the research?" type of question is of course precisely this, to establish the boundaries of this bit of research and use it to argue the need for continued inquiry.)
I always get doctoral researchers to think about their response to a first question which is generally (but not always) designed to get them to give the headline argument of their thesis and the contribution. Having a clear idea about how to start, what to say and the order in which to make the points is important because there will be no doubt that the doctoral researcher will be nervous. Very nervous.
Just last week I had to do a viva prep. However, this time I thought I would have a play with viva cards. There are 44 cards in a box divided into four categories – (1) introductory context, (2) methods, design and analysis, (3) results and discussion and (4) implications and utilization. The viva cards are written for doctoral researchers wanting to practice the kinds of questions they might be asked. However I think they are actually also pretty useful for the supervisor in the viva prep process.
I found the viva card process lightened the mood considerably. It was helpfully game-like. I offered a selection of cards from one of the sections to the doctoral researcher and said "Pick one" and then "How would you answer that?" Because we were focused on the cards I became much more the coach and much less the substitute examiner, and this was a far more comfortable position for me. I could clearly support rather than critique. Of course the cards don't cover all of the questions, and there are always those specific questions that you have to anticipate. I left these till later, after we'd dealt with quite a few of the more generic cards, and this actually helped this process too, as it was clear that I could stay in the coaching role.
The viva cards are a relatively new product, available online, and I had to buy these for myself. They aren't that cheap and I understand that £25 is a lot for a single PhD researcher to pay. However, a postgraduate support service or a school/department could buy a few sets to loan out. Some busy supervisors like me might also want their own little box of tricks. The viva cards are pretty sturdy and well made and would last for quite a while. The only complaint I had about them was the colour scheme – I could have done with a bit more difference in shade between the four sections as it did take me a bit of time to do a sort. However that's a very minor niggle, and I really did like using them. I'd certainly recommend them as a useful tool in the lead up to the oral exam.
The more help I can get with viva prepping, so that I can be of more help to the candidate, the better.
PS The viva result? Yes. She passed, with one small correction to make.


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Contacting Lambeth Council
- For general enquiries, call 020 7926 1000 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, or email firstname.lastname@example.com
- If your are threatened with homelessness or are about to become homeless, contact the Council as soon as possible – see here on how to do this.
- You can book an appointment online here with Lambeth Council at the Civic Centre in Brixton for benefits claim enquiries, some council tax enquiries and some parking enquiries.
- To contact the benefits team at Lambeth Council, you can email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 034 5302 2312
- To contact Lambeth Council about council tax, you can email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 034 5302 2312
- For queries about rubbish and recycling, email email@example.com or call 020 7926 9000
- For queries about parking, transport and streets, see online here for options.
- Any other issues, take a look here for find the right place to send your enquiry.
Debt, housing and benefits advice
- If you're having difficulty paying your bills, call the council on 020 7926 0820 or speak to a live support adviser on the online web chat service.
- One Lambeth Advice –onelambethadvice.org.uk
- Centre 70, based in West Norwood – centre70.org.uk. You can also drop in on Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm. Weds 2pm – 4pm.
- Credit Unions are a way to get affordable loans – instead of exploitative payday lenders, they may be able to help you if you're in difficulty. Our local Credit Union is the London Mutual Credit Union and they have a branch in Brixton.
- Use this free money health check from The Money Advice Service – it's free, unbiased and they won't recommend a particular product or try to sell you anything. It takes 10 minutes and gives you a personalised action plan.
- Lambeth FACE helps tenants in Lambeth with informal workshops to learn more about things like Universal Credit, dealing with debt and finding work.
- This free course from CAP helps with budgeting skills.
- Visit the Community Shop on Vale Street (behind the waste and recycling centre) – you can shop for food for more affordable prices and access professional development and budgeting advice. It is open 9-5 on Monday-Saturday.
- West Norwood Food Bank – find out how to get help here.
Legal help
- Lambeth Law Centre helps you to understand and enforce your legal rights in areas such as housing, immigration, money advice, welfare rights, employment and discrimination. Contact them here.
- Commons is a not-for-profit criminal law firm based in Lambeth. For more information, see here.


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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Information
In an effort to assist dissemination of information on coronavirus for people with disabilities, NCD has assembled this list of resources from government and non-government sources.
For visitors to NCD
NCD is providing the agency's procedure and guidance according to the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, OMB, CDC, OSHA, and Executive Orders 14042 and 14043.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
To ensure compliance with an applicable nationwide preliminary injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees.
The agency is in the process of updating this website to ensure that this information is in compliance with the nationwide preliminary injunction and appropriately indicates that the vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 does not currently apply.
The purpose of this information is to provide implementation guidance for NCD's Workplace Safety requirements. The information provided follows Safer Federal Workforce Task Force - PDF (updated September 13 ,2021), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum 21-25 – PDF (issued June 10, 2021). As well as the earlier OMB Memorandum 21-15- PDF (issued January 14, 2021), Executive Orders 14042 and 14043, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidance on protecting workers, as well as additional recommendations and guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force.
COVID-19 Policy for Visitors
On September 13, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force release update Agency Model Safety Principles for agencies to apply in the federal workplace, incorporating current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Effective immediately, visitors other than agency employees and on-site contractors entering Department building or facilities must:
● Acknowledge via a self-screening health questionnaire that they assessed their health for possible symptoms of COVID-19 on the day of the visit;
● Complete a Certification of Vaccination form attesting that they are fully vaccinated or present a negative COVID-19 test result from an approved test taken in the three days prior to entry.
EXCEPTION: Certification of Vaccination forms and negative COVID-19 test results are not required for visitors entering agency building to obtain or collect a public service. The Certification if Vaccination form and negative test result (if required) will be reviewed , but not collected for the agency employee designated to meet the visitor at the point of entry and assist them with compliance with this policy. Visitors should coordinate well ahead of their scheduled visit with the employee designated to assist them.
Prospective visitors may access the self-screening health questionnaire and Certification of Vaccination form below:
General Information
Visit Coronavirus.gov for the latest official information from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force at the White House.
For further information about coronavirus, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's coronavirus website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov. They also have a page specifically for updates.
Learn what the U.S. government is doing in response to coronavirus at www.usa.gov/coronavirus (en Español: gobierno.usa.gov/coronavirus).
The Administration for Community Living's COVID-19 webpage at acl.gov/COVID-19 has information for older adults and people with disabilities.
Civil Rights
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) published a BULLETIN regarding a person with disabilities' civil rights, HIPAA, and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities created a fact sheet aimed at raising awareness to healthcare professionals to ensure equitable care to people with disabilities during COVID-19.
A Guide to Disability Rights Laws. This guide, a publication of the U.S. Department of Justice, provides summaries of all major disability rights laws and appropriate federal contact information for more information.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) This U.S. Department of Justice website contains valuable information regarding ADA standards, technical assistance, new or proposed regulations, an ADA Help Line, a toolkit for state and local governments, and other valuable information.
ADA Information Line (800) 514-0301 (Voice) (800) 514-0383 (TTY). Regional ADA and IT Technical Assistance Centers (800) 949-4232 (Voice / TTY)
Social Security
Social Security Advisory Board has a page for COVID-19 information.
Medicare's coronavirus page at www.medicare.gov/medicare-coronavirus has information and updates.
The Department of Education has a webpage devoted to information, including special education information for students with disabilities.
Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) put out a fact sheet on addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools while serving children with disabilities.
OCR also has a webinar on online education and website accessibility.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act This U.S. Department of Education webpage contains a link to the text of the law.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) created a Question and Answer document on supporting children with disabilities during the COVID-19 outbreak..
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has a page for COVID-19 information.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) created a website for information regarding discrimination and the coronavirus at www.eeoc.gov/coronavirus/ This EEOC webpage explains what constitutes illegal discrimination on the basis of disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and how to file a complaint. What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19
The Department of Labor's Coronavirus Website has resources to help workers and employers prepare for the COVID-19 virus. The DOL Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) This U.S. Department of Labor website provides information about ODEP's programs, initiatives, and grants.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) created Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 hat provides steps every employer can take to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 in the workplace.
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Coronavirus website provides information about workplace accommodations and compliance for employers during COVID-19.
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San Diego mayor to get therapy amid scandal
Declaring he "must become a better person," San Diego Mayor Bob Filner announced Friday he will undergo two weeks of counseling after a series of women came forward and claimed the former Democratic congressman made unwanted sexual advances that included groping, kissing and offensive comments.
"The behavior I have engaged in over many years is wrong. My failure to respect women and the intimidating conduct I engaged in at times is inexcusable," he said.
Filner is 70-years-old and divorced. He will receive twice-a-day briefings about city operations while taking part in two weeks of what he described as "intensive therapy" beginning Aug. 5.
"Words alone are not enough," Filner said at a nationally televised news conference. "I am responsible for my conduct and I must take responsibility for my conduct so that such conduct does not ever happen again."
He said he would return on Aug. 19 and focus on "doing right by the city in terms of being the best mayor I can be, and the best person I must be."
He said the two-week stint will be part of a continuing program that involves ongoing counseling.
Filner did not take any questions after the announcement. Several people who have called on Filner to resign said his plan for therapy was inadequate and reiterated calls for the Democrat to step down.
"Two weeks of therapy may help Bob Filner with his personal problems, but it does not help to address the needs of San Diego," said Laura Fink, a political consultant who alleges that Filner patted her buttocks at a 2005 fundraiser when she was deputy campaign manager for the then-congressman.
Kevin Faulconer, a Republican city councilman, said Filner's "bad behavior" will not end after two weeks of therapy.
"Bob Filner should leave to receive the help he obviously needs, but he shouldn't take the office of the mayor and San Diego city government with him." Faulconer said. "He needs to resign and seek long-term treatment as a private citizen."
Another Republican city councilwoman, Lorie Zapf, said Filner's refusal to step down was "an insult to women everywhere." And Todd Gloria, the Democratic City Council president who would become acting mayor if Filner resigned, said the mayor was prolonging a "civic nightmare."
"The mayor has finally acknowledged his very serious disorder which prevents his ability to govern and seriously affects his ability to interact with people," Gloria said.
When the allegations first surfaced two weeks ago, Filner apologized for disrespecting women and said he needed help. But soon after, he said he was innocent of sexual harassment and resisted calls to leave office.
The former congressman is San Diego's first Democratic mayor in 20 years, and he is less than eight months into a four-year term. The mayor's office and city attorney did not immediately respond to questions concerning how operations at City Hall would change while Filner is receiving therapy.
Filner disclosed his plans hours after the chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee called on him to resign, as did leaders of the San Diego Democratic party, after seven women identified themselves as targets of his sexual harassment.
DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman called Filner's alleged behavior "reprehensible and indefensible."
Francine Busby, chairwoman of the local Democratic Party, said, "We are not here to determine guilt or innocence. However, in the best interest of the city, the San Diego County Democratic Party has voted to ask Mayor Filner to step down, seek the personal help that he needs, and allow San Diego to move forward."
Veronica "Ronne" Froman, a retired rear admiral, said Filner once blocked a doorway after others left a meeting, ran his finger up her cheek and asked if she had a man in her life.
Froman, who is known in San Diego as the "Navy Mayor" and has led the American Red Cross local chapter, said the incident occurred a couple years ago at Filner's congressional office.
Sharon Bernie-Cloward, president of the San Diego Port Tenants Association, said the then-congressman told her at an event in 2010 that she was beautiful and he wanted to date her after his re-election. At another event last year during the mayoral campaign, she said Filner "groped me on my backside inappropriately."
"I was left there startled and fearful. In fact, I actually had someone walk me to my car that night," she said.
Patti Roscoe, a businesswoman in the tourism and hospitality industry who knew Filner before he was elected to Congress in 1992, said Filner placed her in a "headlock" numerous times and tried to kiss her on the lips.
"I'd have to squirm to get away. And just as recently as a few months ago this happened. I turned and he just slobbered down my chin," Roscoe said.
On Monday, the mayor's communications director from January to June, Irene McCormack Jackson, filed a lawsuit claiming that he asked her to work without panties, demanded kisses, told her he wanted to see her naked and dragged her in a headlock while whispering in her ear.


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The attention to detail is fantastic and the sculpture is extremely lifelike.
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You are on a roll this week. I'm loving all the dark but optimistic spaces.
The coffee table and the plants are like icing on a cake: without them the combination would be a bit dull. Love it though.
So beautiful and peaceful
obsessed. that room and color palette are perfection.
I guess black walls aren't even dark when you have windows so huge on each of them 🙂
That coffee table is amazing
We are looking at new living room furniture (beside the full kitchen reno we are just starting) and this style and colour scheme really appeal to me – love the coffee table
Hey Aunt Trudy!
New kitchen AND living room furniture – FUN!!!
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PGA Tour Championship Picks
The PGA Tour wraps up its 2010 FedEx Cup Playoffs with the Tour Championship. Which golfers can break away from the pack this weekend?
The PGA Tour Championship starts on Thursday with the top 30 golfers in the FedEx Cup Standings competing and our team of writers and handicappers have three suggested plays for the weekend.
Steve Stricker 8/1
Stricker has finished in the top 10 in his last three events and also in five in his last seven. Stricker has two wins on the year and has finished in the top 10 in nine events altogether in 2010. Stricker placed sixth in this event a year ago and he needs a win this weekend to have any shot of winning the FedEx Cup.
Adam Scott 15/1
Scott is on a nice roll as of late as well, placing in the top 15 in four of his last five tournaments. Scott already has a win this year to go along with eight top 20's. With a small field, Scott is a strong play with his 15/1 odds.
Luke Donald 20/1
You might not know it, but Donald is ninth in the world golf rankings. He has one win in 2010 to go along with 13 top 20 finishes. Donald placed 25th in this event last year, but he has improved a lot since then. Donald is a good dark horse pick for the weekend and his pay out could be big if he hits.Bet the PGA Tour Championship


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A funny thing happens when you start shouting about your new obsession with skincare on social media…
Friends, family and acquaintances of all stripes come out of the woodwork to ask for help. And most of their messages sound exactly like I did a year or so ago.
They go something like this: "Help! I need to do something about my skin but I have no idea where to begin. All I use are [insert crappy cleanser] and [insert crappy moisturizer] but that's it."
There's zero judgement though because my routine for years was deplorable and I had no idea what I was doing. So, I'm happy to help my friends get on the right track and address the skin issues that bother them. A lot of these conversations tend to go the same way though, so I figured I'd put all of my advice, tips and product recommendations for beginners in one place. Here goes!
1. Double Cleansing is Life
First thing's first, cleansing. If you're like a great deal of ladies out there, you use some form of makeup remover followed by a super foamy cleanser that you spread around and then rinse off by splashing your face over a sink. Stop doing this.
Instead, get at least 2 cleansers for a proper double cleanse. I know it sounds like a lot, but it's easy and feels so good that you'll actually look forward to doing this every night.
Start by using an oil-based cleanser like Hylamide High Efficiency Cleanser or The Face Shop Cleansing Oil, both of which are under $20. Put some oil in your hands and spread it around on your dry face, taking your time to break down your eye makeup and really massaging well into any places where you have congested pores, blackheads, etc.
Then, run a washcloth under hot water, wring it out and hold it over your face for 30 seconds. Finally, gently rub the cloth around your whole face, paying particular attention to those clogged areas. Yes, you can and should do this even if you have oily skin. More on that later.
Next, follow up with a second gentle cleanser that does NOT foam (with a few exceptions). The problem with soapy, foamy cleansers is that they totally strip your skin of the natural oils it needs, resulting in tight, dry skin, which isn't a good look on anyone. When you do this regularly, your skin may even overproduce oils to compensate, which can make you believe you have oily skin when what you actually have is dehydrated skin. Gasp! I know, major stuff.
Gentle cleansers I'd recommend: Cerave Hydrating Cleanser, CosRx Morning Cleanser, La Roche Posay Toleraine Hydrating Gentle Cleanser and Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser. There are a ton of other good ones out there, but those are the ones I've used, liked and know are good for your skin. You'd be surprised how many fancy and drugstore cleansers have yucky ingredients like alcohols and perfumes.
2. As TLC Said, NO SCRUBS!
Ok, if you're old enough to get that TLC reference, then you're defo in the right place.
It's time to admit the sins of my past: I was a facial scrub addict and I'm now in recovery. Please raise your hand if, at any time in your life, you were a St. Ives Apricot Scrub user. Don't worry, we all were. But the fact is, this stuff suuuucks for your face. Most facial scrubs do. They have these mean, littel abrasive particles in there that are super harsh on your skin and can even create little tears. Yikes, right?
The weird thing is that I don't even know why I thought I *needed* facial scrubs so hard. I mean it's not like they were doing my skin any favors. I was always red, blotchy and bumpy. Yet, for whatever reason, I thought I needed them.
The proper way to exfoliate your skin is with acids. I know that sounds scary, but it's not. What these acids do is break down the "glue" that makes the top layer of dead skin cells stick together, which is to say they exfoliate to reveal new, healthier skin. There are plenty of acids available that are very gentle, so there's really nothing to fear. Just remember to start with a low strength only a couple nights a week to let your skin get accustomed. And, since acids can make your skin more sensitive to the sun, be sure to use SPF EVERY, SINGLE DAY!
Gentle acids I'd recommend: Glycolic Acid Toner, Lactic Acid 5%, Mandelic Acid – all from The Ordinary and all great for acid beginners.
3. Hydrate Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Yes, the 90s song references continue.
Thanks to my skincare buddy Rachael's obsession with hydration, I've learned that dehydration is actually the root of much skin evil. In many cases, people who think they have all sorts of skin issues just have one problem: dehydration. Once they get their skin properly hydrated and healthy, those other problems often disappear or improve.
That said, please make sure that hydrating toners and serums are at the core of your routine before you worry about adding lots of other targeted serums that address specific skin issues you may have. After a couple months of treating your skin like a fussy, thirsty baby, you'll be able to see what it really looks like when it's healthy.
At that point, you can better assess what your problems are and what you need. Think of it this way: trying to treat acne, wrinkles, redness, etc. before getting your skin hydrated is like treating a headache and ignoring a brain tumor. Dramatic I know, but you get it.
Hydrating toners & serums I recommend: Secret Key Aloe Toner, Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner, Hyaluronic Acid serum from any of Deciem's brands, The Ordinary Buffet serum, and Hylamide SubQ Anti-Age.
4. Moisturize or Perish
We're almost done folks, so bear with me. Your final step is to seal in all that skincare goodness with a facial oil and/or moisturizer. If you ask me, there's really no such thing as too much moisture, so I do both. When I have time, I use a few drops of oil followed by moisturizer. But if you're crunched for time, just mix a few drops of oil into your moisturizer.
And again, yes your skin still needs oils and moisturizer if you have oily skin. There's not one type of skin out there that thrives with dryness. And this is even more true as we get older. Your skin doesn't have the same youthful, glowy plumpness that it once had but oils can help with that.
Oils and moisturizers I recommend: All the oils from The Ordinary are fantastic and cheap, but I love the rosehip seed oil, squalane and marula oil. And I adore the simple beauty (and price) of their Natural Moisturizing Factors moisturizer.
5. You Have to Wear Sunscreen Every Day
I know, it really sucks but you do. I've even started wearing sunscreen indoors because windows! Ask any dermatologist and they'll tell you their best tip for skincare is simply wearing sunscreen every day.
Put it on over your moisturizer and before your makeup, making sure to give it a couple minutes to sink in before you apply anything else. You need about a full 1/2 teaspoon just on your face to make it effective. And you only need to reapply if you'll be out in the sun for more than 2 hours. Otherwise you're fine with a once-daily application.
Facial sunscreens I recommend: Etude House Sunprise, Bare Minerals Prep Step, Biore Watery Essence, La Roche Posay Anthelios. There are tons and tons out there that are good, especially from Asian brands.
Easy Starter Routines
- Cleanse
- Hydrating toner
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Buffet
- Moisturizer
- Oil cleanse
- Second cleanse
- Acid (only every other night or every 2 nights)
- Hydrating toner
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Buffet
- Oil
- Moisturizer
My advice would be to stick to this simple routine for at least 2-3 months before incorporating other products. After that time, your skin will undoubtedly be much healthier and happier than it was at the start, which should deliver visible improvement. During that time, pay attention to the way your skin is responding to the products and make adjustments if need be.
When you're ready to move to the next level and start using products that specifically target other issues you have, then it's time for you to fly little birdy! Take the time to learn about various ingredients that are good for the issues you have and then work on incorporating them slowly into your routine.
The best place for you to learn is where I learned nearly everything I know: The Ordinary & Deciem Chatroom on Facebook that I'm also lucky enough to moderate – it's a lovely community of nearly 44K members from all over the world who are the best ever at teaching and supporting as we all learn about skincare and celebrate each other's successes.
Also be sure to follow me on Instagram for a look at some of my favorite products and the results of my own skincare journey.
My fellow group moderators of the chatroom are super smart about skincare, so definitely follow these beauties too:
I know that this seems like a LOT to do, but trust me when I say that it will totally change your skin for the better. Don't believe me? Check out more about my own experience & the before/after pics here.
More than likely, you'll find that you look forward to doing your routine. It's a nice, relaxing way to get a little self-care time each day. And when you start to see the results, that will be all the motivation you need to keep it up!
Good luck! 🙂


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Salt Lake City Motorcycle Accident Multiple Injuries Lawyer
Motorcycles are the most dangerous motor vehicles to be on during an accident thanks to their size, precarious balancing act, and lack of both internal and external protection. Motorcycle accidents caused $66 billion in societal harm and $12.9 billion in economic effects in 2010.
If you were in a motorcycle accident that left you with a number of injuries, a Salt Lake City motorcycle accident multiple injuries lawyer from Craig Swapp & Associates can help you seek compensation for your accident-related expenses from those at fault for your crash.
Common Utah Motorcycle Crash Multiple Injuries
Biker injuries are more severe than those of other drivers in similar accidents, and riders often suffer multiple injuries with long-term consequences:
- Road rash can vary from a bad scrape to the need for a skin graft.
- Lower body motorcycle injuries are common due to tipping and flipping, because the bike often lands on the rider, crushing his or her lower limbs and possibly causing an amputation.
- Soft-tissue injuries, including whiplash, shoulder pain, and impingement syndrome, can result in long-term pain and reduced mobility. These injuries should not be undervalued in insurance claims.
- Head injuries are very common, especially for those who don't wear helmets. In Utah, helmet use is only mandated for riders under eighteen, but helmets drastically reduce fatalities by 42 percent and lessen head injuries. Brain trauma is, unfortunately, quite common in motorcycle wrecks and can drastically compromise quality of life.
- Biker's arm is damage to the ulnar, radial, or median nerve that can leave your arm numb or paralyzed.
What if More Than One Person Was Injured in My Crash?
Insurance companies may have maximum amounts they will pay. They may also unfairly reduce your award and give someone else more. One of our attorneys can inform you of your options for seeking reimbursement when the insurance companies become difficult to work with.
Sometimes a settlement can be negotiated out of court, while other times filing a lawsuit and going to court becomes necessary. Either way, we can represent you throughout the process and safeguard your best interests.
What Is My Case Worth?
Multiple injuries often mean multiple insurance claims and possible litigation if insurance coverage is inadequate. Acquiring compensation can be tricky if the other motorist is either uninsured or underinsured. Each case is different, however, and you can always rely on us to advise of what your next step should be.
Don't hurt your own case. Don't post details of the accident on social media, and always speak with an attorney before ever speaking with an insurance adjuster. You may inadvertently reveal too much and provide them with ammunition that could be used against you later.
To get what you deserve, working with one of our experienced attorneys is always your best option, so that we can ensure that all of your accident-related expenses are fully accounted for in your settlement. Don't forget that delayed injuries may develop and your current symptoms may worsen over time. Don't let anyone cheat you out of the lasting care you deserve.
Call a Salt Lake City Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
A Salt Lake City motorcycle accident multiple injuries lawyer can make sure all of your bases are covered while seeking maximum compensation. Let us know if your injuries prevent you from visiting us, and we can come to you. Call Craig Swapp & Associates now at 1-800-404-9000 for a free case evaluation. You can also fill out the online form below.


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In drawing class last night we attempted a ball with shadow. This was my first class. About 4 years ago I did a oil painting class but haven't done anything since, other than my own little doodles.
Really nice to get back into the classroom as a student. Normally I teach, so to be on the other side of the table was a total joy. I recommend classes. Scare yourself.
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Telephone: 601-825-0925
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Summary:Join Doyle Davidson and Kathie Davidson on set today as Kathie ministers out of 1 Corinthians 1 about God destroying the wisdom of the wise and no flesh glorying in God's presence. Doyle talks about some of his humbling days in Argyle and then shares out of 2 Corinthians 12 about the pains and weaknesses he endures and the messenger from Satan sent to buffet him.
Special Music:
Terry Mai and Water of Life Boys (recorded songs)
"I Am"
"There Stood a Lamb"
The Mai Girls (recorded song)
"To Him Who Sits on the Throne"
Terre Brown
"That's What The Cross Is For"
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Kathie's Message:
Scripture References:
1 Corinthians 14:26-33
1 Peter 5:10
1 Corinthians 1:17-29
Romans 1:16
Acts 24:16
2 Corinthians 12:7-13
Psalm 34:19
Psalm 36
Read About It:Click the following links to see more details of the testimonies mentioned in this program.
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Roman spirit (Page 2)
March 2, 2017 "the time has come for you to stand before the strong":


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Wednesday, February 18, 2015
MCT ~ February Sneak Peek Day #3
57 comments:
Okay lady….I think this has to my one of my FAVORITE OF ALLLL TIME card from you!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it to pieces my friend!!!ReplyDelete
Emma ;)
Love your card! It's so cheerful and bright and welcoming! :) LInda email@example.com
This card is so pretty! I love the little chick so much hehe... and love the bright yellow bow!ReplyDelete
Your card is simply sweet!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousWed Feb 18, 06:35:00 AM 2015
I love this card. The coloring is perfect. I love the gingham ribbon. It adds the perfect touch! Great job! Love this release!ReplyDelete
Another darling card using those sweet chicks! I know it's all about the frame today, but the chick just works so well with it too! Cute! Cute!!ReplyDelete
Such a Tweet card, love it.ReplyDelete
Kristi, kidshomelove at yahoodotcom
OK...I just LOOOVE everything about this card. The super cute Chickie, the colors you chose and the pretty Hearts...and the beautiful soft touch of the embossed background.....AWESOME JOB!!!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for sharing and the inspiration. Taylor:)
OK...I just LOOOVE everything about this card. The super cute Chickie, the colors you chose and the pretty Hearts...and the beautiful soft touch of the embossed background.....AWESOME JOB!!!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for sharing and the inspiration. Taylor:)
Oh, you know I love this cutie-patootie card, Kim! Your sweet little chickie is just precious with the little hearts and your awesome chicken wire embossed background! Love the colors and ribbon too!!!ReplyDelete
OMG I just LOVE this Kim!!! Super CUTE chickie and that ribbon...AWESOME!!!! LOVE the embossed background too :)ReplyDelete
I need to find that embossing folder :)
Hugs my friend, hope you are staying warm!....LOVE your card!
Eeekkkk this is sooooooooo sweet!!! Love that you used the chickies! Gorgeous card as always my friend! Hugs, LeanneReplyDelete
Ok, this is just the cutest! I love the colors and that awesome gingham ribbon! LOVE IT!ReplyDelete
What a beautiful card, love how you used the little chickie, that blue and white with the checked yellow is totally perfect!!ReplyDelete
What a cute card! I love the bright yellow chickie and the ribbon and the red hearts. This card looks like it could be used as a fun Easter card, too.ReplyDelete
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The sweetest...and the perfect texture of chicken wire...LOVE!ReplyDelete
The sweetest...and the perfect texture of chicken wire...LOVE!ReplyDelete
Super cute card! it is so bright and cheerful! I love that little chickie!!ReplyDelete
OH....so so cute,Kim!!! Beautiful card!! LOVE the colors and the embossed background!! The big ribbon is a perfect touch here!!ReplyDelete
Love how you used this die Kimberly! So cute!!! And you are right I do want this die!! lol Hugs, BrendaReplyDelete
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Love how you used this die Kimberly! So cute!!! And you are right I do want this die!! lol Hugs, BrendaReplyDelete
bsl60 at embarqmail dot com
Oh your card is adorable. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
Crafty hugs,
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How sweet, what a fresh looking card, the dies and the embossing are so cute and the touch of yellow ribbon made your card really pop! Love it!ReplyDelete
wow the chicken wire embossing is fabulous! love the adorable chick and hearts....firstname.lastname@example.com
Such a cute card. I want the chick AND the Hello frame!ReplyDelete
What a cute card! Love the little chick!ReplyDelete
What a cute card, great for Easter. So bright and cheery! Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
Oh my word, this is so adorable. Love how you combined the new chickie die with the frame. Fun card!ReplyDelete
What a cheery card. I like the yellow gingham ribbon and the chicken wire embossing.ReplyDelete
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Adorable card. Love the chicken wire background. TFS firstname.lastname@example.com
Adorable card. Love the chicken wire background. TFS email@example.com
Adorable card. Love the chicken wire background. TFS firstname.lastname@example.com
That is one of the cutest cards ever!! I love that little chick.ReplyDelete
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Cute chickie and love the the blue/yellow combo.ReplyDelete
Super cute card! Love the chick and the ribbon is a great final touch. Thank you for sharing. ~ Carol W. workmanscraps at gmail dot comReplyDelete
What a super adorableReplyDelete
card! I love how you used
the chickie die with the new
Hello frame die:-)
What a sweet card!ReplyDelete
Your card is adorable! I love the yellow bow with the chick and the embossed background. Today's sneaked dies are awesome. Great job!ReplyDelete
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Such an adorable card. Love the embossed background and that chickie is too cute. Great Card! frankleecrafts[at]gmail.[dot]comReplyDelete
Cute color combo and cute design Kimberly! Love it! Thanks for the chance to win! email@example.com
What a wonderful spring card! Love the embossed background and how it compliments your project. Such a cute card!ReplyDelete
wow what a cute card. Great colors!! TFS fkalbright at cfl dot rr dot comReplyDelete
So very cute. Great gingham ribbon!ReplyDelete
Awe! So cute! Love the little birdie!ReplyDelete
Beautiful card, I love how we can combined all different dies from emma, thanks for sharing your card is beautiful.ReplyDelete
Sweet card. TFSReplyDelete
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Too sweet love thisReplyDelete
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This is terribly clever! I like the way you tie it together with the chicken wire background!ReplyDelete
Wow, this is pretty and adorable. Beautiful colors too, Kim.ReplyDelete
gsunshine11 @ tampabay dot rr dot com
Darling card! LOVE that Hello Frame die.... so fun!ReplyDelete
What can I say that hasn't already been said above? I simply adore this sweet, sweet card my friend ♥ReplyDelete
What an adorable card!!! The little Chickie is so cute and love the new Hello Die set. Thanks so much for sharing! lindagk23aoldotcomReplyDelete
Oh my... simply gorgeous! Love this card:) Thank You for sharing. disneynut 4 life 22 at yahoo dot comReplyDelete
Seriously...so CUTE!!! I love the chicken wire background and ADORABLE little chickie!! Fabulous card my friend! Thanks for popping over and leaving me such sweet comments! You are so sweet! Also for the tip on the children's foam....going to check that out this wknd!ReplyDelete
Hope you are staying warm..it is CRAZY cold here. The last 3 days have been a high of -5 and windshields of -35! Yuk! Too cold to do anything:(
Have a great evening!
Sherrie k
I had to smile when I saw this card. The little chick and the hearts are darling.ReplyDelete
thanks for sharing
Hi Kim!ReplyDelete
What an ADORABLE card! The little chick is the cutest thing ever! Thanks for sharing :)
This is adorable!! The yellow just pops off this page. Your photographs are always spot on too. You are amazeballs!ReplyDelete


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Photo credit: Science Daily
Credit: Xu Jianchu
New look at satellite data questions scale of China's afforestation success
- Date:
- May 3, 2017
- Source:
- World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
- Summary:
- China has invested massive resources into halting and reversing tree cover loss. However, 'planting trees is not the same as gaining forests.' It is likely that much of China's tree cover gains consist of low-height, sparse and/or scattered plantations, which are unlikely to provide the same benefits as natural forests, such as diverse habitats for wildlife, prevention of soil erosion, and timber resources.
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In the battle of life, we should never, ever give up. Life has seemed like a battle lately for many, perhaps even for the whole world. During a physical battle in World War I, an important French general, General Ferdinand Foch, is famous for having possibly said:
"My center is giving way, my right is in retreat; situation excellent. I shall attack."
I love that attitude. Whether he said these actual words or not is not important, but in his life he made it a priority to maintain a constant positive attitude. He did not let the confusion of the battle or the situation overcome him. He stayed focused and in control. He did actually say the following:
"A lost battle," he proclaimed, "is a battle which one believes lost. A battle won is a battle we will not acknowledge to be lost."
Hang in there. We should not be attacking one another. We are not the enemy. The enemy is the hateful thoughts, selfish attitudes and angry feelings that we harbor. We should attack whatever demons are hiding in our closets that are holding us hostage. When we feel as if our center is giving way, our right is in retreat, we should remember General Foch. The situation is excellent. Time to attack. Attack the negativity with positivity. It will soon disappear. With the help of God, we can overcome. With such confidence, we are well able to gain the victory.


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Detective Cosme (Antonio Resines) is being put out to pasture, but he's showing his young replacement, Detective Valentine (Javier Rey), the ropes before he goes. They inspect a gruesome crime scene together, a possible homicide of course, a maniac bodybuilder so intent on building muscle mass he winds up with a windpipe crushed by his own weights. Cosme is meticulous and organized in his habits, in direct opposition to his son Jorge (Brays Efe), your classic lazy slob, a good for nothing grown son who works at a comic book store when and if he gets out of bed and still lives at home. But luckily for Cosme and Valentin, Jorge spots something neither of them ever could: the crime scene looks suspiciously like a panel from issue #1 of The Incredible Hulk. And the next murder scene they're called to seems to be another comic book recreation. Madrid has a serial killer on its hands, and Valentin will have to tolerate Jorge's help to stop the man bent on using seemingly random victims to imitate various superheroes' origin stories. Oh, and did I mention Valentin's beautiful new boss Norma (Verónica Echegui) is a bit of a cosplaying geek herself? Yeah.
This cop movie is spiced heavily with super hero flavour. If you know and love comics, you'll likely predict the outcome a lot faster than the rest of us, and pick up on clues and cues planted specifically for your discerning eye. The film is a little uneven, sometimes cheesy heroic catch phrases, sometimes gritty police procedural, sometimes real horror and gore, other times goofy costumes. And yet it's obvious that director David Galán Galindo is not only offering a send up to the super hero genre, he's inspired by it, influenced by it, and given it a more real-world setting than others have been able to. It's less slick than M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable, less glossy, less ambitious, but it's obvious too. The script is occasionally awkward and juvenile, and the sole female character could use a fuller and more subtle approach, but mostly Unknown Origins is a story we know very well, and it works because we love the genre and we can never get enough.


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In eleventh-century London, a child holds the hand of his dying mother and is terrified, aware something is taking her. Orphaned and given to an itinerant barber-surgeon, Rob Cole becomes a fast-talking swindler, peddling a worthless medicine. But as he matures, his strange gift?an acute sensitivity to impending death?never leaves him, and he yearns to become a healer.
Arab madrassas are the only authentic medical schools, and he makes his perilous way to Persia. Christians are barred from Muslim schools, but claiming he is a Jew, he studies under the world?s most renowned physician, Avicenna. How the woman who is his great love struggles against her only rival?medicine?makes a riveting modern classic.