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Hong Kong superstar Chow Yun Fat was recently in town, along with Director Wong Jing, Producer Andrew Lau, and the main cast of The Last Tycoon, for the film's world premiere in Singapore to kick off the annual movie festival ScreenSingapore 2012.
During the press conference held at Marina Bay Sands on Tuesday, the charismatic 57-year-old displayed good humour with his witty replies, which delighted everyone in the room. Chow even found a kindred spirit in a xinmsn reporter, who was the first to direct a question to him in Cantonese, which is apparently his preferred language.
"While the veteran actor plays a fiercely loyal and devoted character in the new production, how does he show his love to his wife in real life?" xinmsn asked.
"While hearing you speak Cantonese, I will look at you affectionately," he said, squeezing his eyes playfully at the reporter. "I'm so happy!"
The room roared with laughter.
He continued, "It's going to take days to talk about this. There are so many different kinds of love. The love I have with my wife is different from the love I have with you, you understand?"
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The holidays are approaching rapidly, so shopping may be on your mind. Of course, you can find many different types of thoughtful presents that will make the day for your loved ones. But why not give a gift that can brighten their entire future? Specifically, why not give a financial gift that has long-term benefits?
Before you give shares of stock or other financial assets, however, you might want to brush up on some of the rules governing financial gift giving.
Understanding gift taxes.
When you give someone a typical holiday present, clothing, electronics, books or gift certificates, you normally don't have to worry about any taxes, except sales tax. But if you want to give away stock or other securities, you will have to consider "gift tax" rules, which are basically designed to prevent people from removing most of the assets from their taxable estates through large gifts.
However, gift tax rules are, for most people, quite generous. Consider the following:
* You can give up to $12,000 to an individual in a tax year without facing any tax consequences. In fact, you can make $12,000 gifts to as many different people as you'd like in a tax year without incurring gift taxes.
* You can give your spouse a gift of any amount without facing gift taxes.
* You and your spouse can each give the same individual $12,000, for a total of $24,000, gift-tax free.
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If you decide to give stocks, you have to keep a few things in mind. Make sure you know what you originally paid for the stock (its tax basis), how long you've held it and its' fair market value at the date of the gift. The recipients will need this information to determine gains or losses if they decide to sell the stock you've given them.
Both you and your loved ones can gain valuable tax advantages from your gift of stock. When you gave your shares of stock, you also gave away your "holding period," the amount of time you've held the stock. So, even if the recipients own the stock only a day before selling it, they'll just have to pay the long-term capital gains tax rate, which may be considerably lower than their current income tax rate.
And by giving shares of stock, you also will benefit, because you'll avoid the capital gains taxes you'd have to pay if you sold the stock yourself. Before taking any action, consult with your tax adviser.
Gifts for IRAs
You don't have to actually give stocks to help your intended recipients make progress toward their financial goals. As an alternative, consider giving your loved ones money to add more shares of stock (or bonds or other investments) to an IRA.
For 2006, investors can put up to $4,000 in a Roth or traditional IRA (or $5,000 if they are 50 or older). If your intended recipients have fully funded their IRAs for 2006, they can apply your gift for 2007, for which the contribution limit is the same.
Long-lasting gifts.
The holidays are only here for a short while, but your financial gifts to your loved ones can make a difference in their lives for years to come.
Sally Stahl is an investment representative with Edward Jones. Contact her at (561) 748-7600.
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John Hanning Speke's discovery of Lake Victoria in 1858 while on a quest to find the source of the Nile elevated him to the pantheon of heroes of African exploration, alongside David Livingstone and Henry Morton Stanley. But historians have ignored the part played by the Welsh mining engineer John Petherick in the discovery, largely because Speke branded him a slave trader. In this first biography of Petherick, John Humphries explores whether Petherick was truly a rogue, as he is often portrayed, or the victim of a conspiracy that destroyed his reputation and denied him credit for one of the greatest feats in African exploration.
Terry Breverton, author of The Welsh: The Biography
"The marvelous John Humphries has unearthed another great character ignored by historians. The celebrated missionary-explorer Livingstone shares the bicentenary of his birth with the forgotten man of central African exploration—the Welsh mining engineer John Petherick, who went to Africa to look for coal. While Livingstone was idolized, the achievements of his contemporary from Merthyr Tydfil were buried beneath a mountain of acrimony and accusation. Was Petherick an ivory trader or slave trader on the White Nile? Did he abandon John Hanning Speke to his fate after Speke became the first European to set eyes on Lake Victoria? Whatever the verdict, in time served and distance covered, Petherick is worthy of a place in the realm of nineteenth-century heroic exploration. Humphries has pieced together the remarkable and riveting story of the man and his courageous wife Katherine, their incredible struggle against the wilderness, and Petherick's tremendous fight to salvage his ruined reputation."
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Split to Dubrovnik (or reverse): includes Split, Milna (on island of Brac), Hvar, Komiza (on island of Vis), Korcula, Mljet island National Park, Sipan, and finishing in Dubrovnik
Boarding the ship will take place in Dubrovnik on the Gruz port. Guests and crew will be formally introduced and lunch will be served. We will then set sail towards a picturesque fishing town located in an isolated cove, called Zaton
Veliki or Slano. Before docking, we will drop our anchors at one of the beautiful coves of the Elaphite islands and go swimming. Dinner will be served that evening and guests will have time to explore the unique town.
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After breakfast, we will set sail towards the Pomena cove on the island of Mljet. The island has been declared a national park and has two saltwater lakes connected to the sea by a single narrow canal. Guests may visit the national park for approximately 13€ paid immediately. The price of admission includes a boat ride to the monastery. Visitors are encouraged to swim in the saltwater lakes where the temperature is always 2°C warmer than the temperature of the sea.
Day 3
The destination today is the island of Hvar also called the island of sunshine or the island of lavender. Hvar is the name of the island's main city and lies at the bottom of a fortress, which has a magnificent view of the Pakleni islands. On Hvar guests shall be greeted by a tour guide that will take them sightseeing. Due to the large number of boats and yachts the captain will decide whether or not to spend the night in Hvar or in one of the nearby ports.
Day 4
Guests will be introduced to the charming city of Split, the second largest city in Croatia. This 1700 year old city was established through the palace of the Roman King Diocletian. The tour guide will acquaint the guests with the palace and the historical center of the city. Enough time will be given to explore the city before sailing towards Milina, situated in a sheltered cove on the western side of the island of Brač.
Day 5
We will set sail towards the south side of the island of Brač to Bol. Bol has one of the most alluring beaches in the Mediterranean known as "Zlatni Rat", a beach that perpetually,changes its shape as a result of the sea currents. Guests will spend the day swimming at this well known beach before we continue our adventure towards the island of Korčula. Korčula's historical interior is one of the most exquisite in Dalmatia, due to its fortress and dense pine. Marco Polo, the famous seafarer was born in the town of Korčula in 1254 and his birth house was turned into a museum. If you are lucky you may even catch a performance of Moreska. Moreska is an ancient night's game that takes place on the island of Korčula and can rarely been seen anywhere else on the Mediterranean. This tradition is a reminder of the town defending itself against the notorious Algerian pirates.
Day 6
Today we will sail along the mountainous peninsula of Pelješac (the highest peak is St. Ilija and has an altitude of 961m). It is famous for its excellent red wine. After an afternoon of sun bathing and swimming we will head towards one of the towns on the island of Lopud, Sipan or Kolocep and spend the night.
Day 7
Before reaching Dubrovnik, we will drop anchor one last time in a nearby cove for a final swim in the Adriatic Sea. Before lunch we will arrive in Dubrovnik. Guests will be able to enjoy the city all day. There is a 30 minute walking distance from the historical center of the city or a bus ride from a bus stop not far from where our boat will be. The bus departs every 15 min, the price of a bus ticket is 10 kn, the last bus leaves at around 2.00 am) After lunch our tour guide will take us on a sightseeing tour of the city (a bus ride to the city, payment on the spot). Afterwards, you will have enough free time to go for a stroll on the famous promenade known as Stradun and take in the city walls and numerous points of cultural interest. We will spend the night in Dubrovnik.Day 8Following breakfast we shall say our good-byes and guests will depart around 10 am.
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The Tale of Genji
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The Tale of Genji is a classic Japanese novel about a self-centered, womanizing prince in Medieval Japan. It was written in the eleventh century by Lady Murasaki, who was well acquainted with life in the Japanese Emperor's court during the Heian Period. "Although fictional, the Tale of Genji is taken to be an accurate representation of aristocratic life in the middle of the Heian period (794-1195).[1]
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The main character, Genji, was a prodigy/prince who used his beauty and charm to seduce women and kidnap girls. One, named Murasaki, was a ten-year-old whom he made a child bride.[2]
In his old age he dies miserably:
- Murasaki dies two or three years later, in her early forties. Genji, then in his early fifties, survives her as a mere shell of his former self. It appears that after the reader sees him for the last time, he leaves the world, retires to a Buddhist temple, and dies within a year or two.


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Emperor Frederick IV of House Corrino is desperate for the harvesting of the valuable drug melange (also known as 'the spice'), only found on the planet Arrakis, to pay off all of his debt incurred on internecine wars with family members. To achieve this, he now offers the sole governorship of Arrakis to the House (Atreides, Harkonnen, and Ordos) which delivers the most spice for him. War begins as deputations from all three Houses arrive on Arrakis.
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Amanda Bynes may be in celeb free fall at the moment, but she's got someone important-ish in her corner. Kris Jenner told Ryan Seacrest that the whole Kardashian family is concerned about Amanda, especially Kim. "Kim loves Amanda. She's obsessed with her and really wants her to be fabulous and get well." Wow, Kim is obsessed with Amanda? That's... so no surprising, actually. So we decided to turn The Stir over to Kim and let her write a blog post giving Amanda Bynes some sisterly advice. Here's why Kim said, as dictated to me.*
Amandaaahhh, I'm, like, such a fan! You're, like, so cuuute. I loved your movies. But why are you so messed up? It just makes me so sad. You could be like awesome and everything, but instead you're lighting fires and dying your hair all kind of weird, unflattering colors. Sweetie, can we talk?
(You know what Amanda's going to say: "No. You're ugly." Only she'll Tweet it instead of saying it out loud. But I know can win her over.)
Now Amanda, you know I'm gorgeous. Shut up and listen to Auntie Kim. Here's what we need to do. I want you do be fabulous, do you hear me? FABULOUS! Like I am. Was. Before the baby. I'm going to get fabulous again, I swear. I'm almost there. Let's get fabulous together, okay?
Okay, so first of all, let your hair grow out and let's dye it dark brown. We'll fill it in with extensions in the meantime. I'm sending you to my hairdresser, and then no more plastic surgery. I know -- is this really ME talking? But seriously, you've had too much. Stop it. Stop it now.
Then we go shopping! I know you already love shopping, in a weird way. But I think we need to get you some monochromatic bandage dresses. Or you know what? You're so creative and crazy, maybe you should meet my boyfriend, Kanye. We should totally go shopping with Kanye! This is going to be so fun. You should see what he picked out for me.
Ooh, maybe he could set you up with one of his friends. You're not dating anyone right now, are you? Hmm. We need to do something about that.
Okay, so now we have to talk about getting well. There are spas, honey. You know this already. You check in, they take care of you, and you come out looking all relaxed and glowing. Can we please go to a spa together? It would be so fun! I'm dying to try this new one in Bali that Kanye loves.
After the spa, we sign you up with my nutritionist and he makes you all these green smoothies. They're so not fun, but believe me, your insides will work so much better (if you know what I mean) and you'll have loads of energy. Organic everything, forever.
Amanda, will you move in with me? They've got me trapped in my mom's house, and they're making me drink these green drinks and I'm DYING inside, do you hear me? DYING. I can't keep breastfeeding and exercising all day, every day like this. Help! Bring candy bars. No one has to know --
What? I'm not talking to anyone? I'm just -- (click)
And then the phone went dead. Oh well! We're publishing this anyway.
*Not really, but it would be awesome if this really happened, right? Kim, call me!
Do you think Kim could actually help Amanda if she let her?
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Were you not breast fed?Were you picked last?Were you not called on for current events?I'm trying to figure out why you are being such a fucking bitch towards a woman who has a mental illness and a woman (love her or hate her) who just had a baby and is trying to get back in shape(mainly because of people like you who can't wait to see if she's back in fighting trim).Didn't you have a baby recently?How's your body lookin Adrian?
You are a very mean person! I cannot imagine what would inspire you to make fun of someone who is obviously struggling with a mental illness, and a personwho, like the rest of us women, is just fighting to get back in shape after having a difficult pregnancy! I really would LOVE to know why you think this article is ok? I think maybe you need to remember these are people, not you personal punching bags. Grow up!


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If you plan on giving up watching Syfy movies for the New Year you might want to check out the new clips from "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid" first. I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is going to be the greatest movie they've ever made. That's a tall order I know but it does have Debbie Gibson and Tiffany.
Danielle Harris is back my friends with "Shiver" and I am just tickled pink. The movie is about a secretary who's being stalked by a serial killer who has to fight for her life. I hope it has singing, that Harris has got a heart of gold that I know it's just waiting to get out. I don't even think I'm being sarcastic.
It's what the kids call a "slow day" around here at the BGH newsroom so here's a trailer for "Devil in Baby Joan" which is pretty much a "The Last Exorcism" knock off but it doesn't look awful. At the very least it's got some really nice looking title animations. So that's something, huh?
And because one of you did something very very wrong this year and we all need to be punished here's the On Demand trailer for "Hatchet 2". It's a trailer for the movie to let us all know that it's going to be On Demand. I probably didn't need to explain that though.
If you're going to try to rob a place with an iPhone maybe think about someplace other than a restaurant. Or really any place where people might have knives or any other sort of weapon which could be used in defense of an iPhone. Just a thought.
This is kind of heartwarming isn't it. A man in Massachusetts who ordered 178 pizzas as a prank eventually changed his mind and paid in full for the little stunt. I have no idea what he did with all of them but I sure do like pizza, even if it's a few days old. Hint hint.
A new red band trailer for "Let Me In", the US remake of the Swedes "Let the Right One In" has found it's way online. At this point I've run out of clever ways to say how much I hated the original so let's just accept that we're American and we're better than everyone else. Let freedom ring.
Twenty years ago the newly released clip of Tiffany and Debbie Gibson having a cat fight for the Syfy flick "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid" would of made my Jams all kinds of tight. But I haven't worn Jams in close to twenty years so now it's just making my big boy shorts tight. See how that didn't turn out like you hoped it would?
After very much not being released back in March the Nic Cage film "Season of the Witch" is now seeing some re-shoots. Since they're going back and redoing some scenes why not toss in John Travolta and have him switch faces with Nic. Then have the two of them race around the country looking for secret treasures hidden in national landmarks. You're welcome Lionsgate, you can keep that one.
Hot news out of Comic-Con this past weekend that the much delayed film "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane" may be getting a release in the near future. By this point I'm sure most of the boys have moved on from Mandy to the skeezy girl down the street.
A Pittsburgh area man robbed a bank recently while wearing a woman's blond wig, fake breasts and clown pants. There's got to be some kind of sicko fetish site out there for this sort of crap and I for one plan on using most of today's work day to find it.
1940 - Bugs Bunny made his debut in the Warner Bros. animated cartoon "A Wild Hare."
Although "Survival of the Dead" is a marginal film, that hasn't stopped Magnet from packing the upcoming DVD with a ton of enticing extras. Fine and dandy, but no thanks.
If you've ever wondered what your favorite Star Wars characters would look like as monsters, your dreams have been answered. My inner nerd isn't sure if this is insanely cool or outrageously blasphemous.
Former 80's pop stars Debbie Gibson and Tiffany will star in the original SyFy movie "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid", an event which may signal the end of times. The film is scheduled to air sometime next year.
If delivering mail wasn't perilous enough, seagulls have begun savagely attacking Royal Mail employees, which has disrupted service in some areas of England. Alfred Hitchcock always new this would happen.
It's official: Candy cigarettes are now illegal. I guess kids will just have to buy a pack of smokes, instead.
1947 - Pilot Kenneth Arnold has a run-in with several mysterious flying saucers near Mt. Ranier, Washington.
Maybe it's just me, but "Mega Piranha" looks Mega Amazing! Actually, I'm pretty sure it's just me. Regardless, you have Tiffany and Barry Williams, acting together at last! What more could you want? I can tell you. Giant fish eating helicopters.
In case you couldn't tell by the amazing quality showcased above, "Mega Piranha" is an original Asylum joint and debuted on Syfy Channel this past Saturday. I'm truly sad I missed it. Well, sad's a strong word.
Coming straight from The King's mouth, Bruce Campbell has let his spies know that his next feature will be "Bruce Vs. Frankenstein", a sequel to his feature "My Name is Bruce".
"Saw VI" helmer Kevin Gruetert has been signed to direct "Paranormal Activity 2". Oddly enough, "Paranormal Activity" is the film that unseated Gruetert's "Saw VI" as the King of Halloween this year... and the two franchisees are slated to be in direct competition again this year.
Remember your mall hair days when Tiffany was cool? Despite the fact that you're trying to forget the 80's, the pop singer is slated to star in "Megapiranha" which is certain to jump start her comeback.
Director Joe Johnston lets slip some tiny details about his upcoming "The Wolfman" remake; mainly that the scary howls you'll be hearing emanate from Benico Del Toro are in fact voiced by rockers Gene Simmons and David Lee Roth.
A drunk man becomes extremely horny late in the evening, so he decides to fondle his buddy that was passed out next to him. When his buddy failed to respond, the drunk became so furious he twisted off his friends scrotum and threw his testicles out the window.
Don't like your wife's tacos? You might want to keep that opinion to yourself. A Greenfield, California woman stabbed her husband to death after arguing about the quality of her Mexican food.
1991 - Wendy O. Williams, of the Plasmatics, arrested for masturbating herself onstage with a sledgehammer.
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Andy WeirVic, we are all behind you. To see you performing and giving your all for the cause is all we ever wantedFriday 8th February 14:15 Report Comment
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Herculez Gomez
- DOB April 6, 1982
- Age 32
- Place of birth Oxnard, California
- POSITION Forward
- CLUB UANL Tigres
- TWITTER @herculezg (213K followers)
- Current ASN 100 Rank 63
- Previous ASN 100 Rank 46
At some point Herculez Gomez will stop scoring in bunches. But the California-born forward, who is as hard-working and opportunistic on the field as he is friendly and outgoing off it, has been on a rare run of form for nearly two years. Gomez's game is never beautiful, but scoring doesn't have to be; he just gets the job done.
Gomez bounced around MLS from 2002 to 2009, finding sporadic success (he scored 18 goals for the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2005), but ultimately leaving the league a year after tearing his ACL. His fortunes turned for the better in 2010 when he signed with Puebla in Mexico. With his health restored, Gomez exploded for 10 goals, good enough to lead the league in 2010. (Gomez is the answer to the trivia question: "Who was the first American to lead a foreign league in goals?")
The stellar run also led to a spot on the 2010 World Cup roster, his first appearance for the Stars and Stripes since making the 2007 Copa America team. Gomez figured in three matches during the tournament in South Africa, although he did not find the back of the net. Still, it appeared as though Gomez would continue to see time at the top of the American formation, especially as he continued scoring in Mexico in 2011, first with Estudiantes Tecos and then with Santos Laguna.
But while Bob Bradley saw something in Gomez, Jurgen Klinsmann did not—at least not at first. The German gave his younger forwards opportunities for playing time before finally calling the 30-year-old into the U.S. squad in the summer of 2012. Klinsmann's faith was rewarded as Gomez netted against Brazil. Klinsmann and the American team praised the forward's hard work and soccer smarts. "Herc's easy to play with because he's very predictable," Landon Donovan told the Washington Times after Gomez tallied against the Samba Boys. "He's active, he makes good runs, and when he's in front of the goal he wants to score."
Gomez will continue to get calls and fight for a spot in the American lineup. He has the "nastiness" Klinsmann wants and isn't afraid to throw his body around. The only question is how long that body, which has experienced plenty of injuries, can hold up.—NOAH DAVIS
Klinsmann on Gomez:
"[Gomez] really impressed us a lot the way he reads the game, and the way he works defenders. He gets them tired, and he's not afraid of anybody." (June 2012)
"I think we found a striker that is very mobile in Herculez, one that is a fighter, that keeps defenders busy, that is also nasty to do certain things. That's important; that's good to see. That gives more movement up front there because we're not scoring enough goals yet, so we've got to give that message to our strikers to go for it. And Herculez did a good job." (June 2012)
Noteworthy ReadsStriker Herculez Gomez Making the Most of His Second Chance with U.S. Team (Sporting News)
Klinsmann: Forward Is an Open Competition (MLSSoccer.com)


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Barberà on Hayden's Ducati GP0 at Jerez...
supersport 31 months ago
if he does well enough and Hayden has a turd of a year compared to Rossi, he just might "get". Although Italians aren't too fond of Spaniards on their factory bikes in GP racing. And Hayden is a pretty big for Ducati in the States, so even then he'd REALLY have to screw up.
carlosaperez 31 months agoBarberà --- "I want I want I want"
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We're building on last year's successes and looking forward to exciting developments in 2014! 2013 was quite a year for the Alzheimer's Association Oregon Chapter. We expanded our office space, our staff and our overall presence in the state. All these changes have allowed us to better serve Oregonians affected by Alzheimer's, and we are more committed than ever to providing information and support for families and individuals dealing with this devastating disease.
We look forward to continuing to fulfill our mission in 2014 and beyond, and we are excited to roll out some exciting developments this year. These include including our community classes and programs throughout Oregon.
Along those lines, we would like to introduce you to the members of our program staff. Some faces are new, and others are likely familiar, but everyone on our program team works tirelessly to educate the public about Alzheimer's disease, provide music- and art-based settings for individuals with dementia, develop trainings for law-enforcement officers, lead support groups — the list goes on and on. We are grateful for all their efforts, and if you would like to learn more about what they do, visit www.alz.org/oregon.
A librarian by training, Shelly is no stranger to the Alzheimer's Association — in 2007, she was hired at the National Capital Area Chapter, where she worked in myriad capacities: professional training, program development, crisis intervention, public speaking and event coordination, among others. In 2009, she began training first responders and police officers about safety for people with dementia. One year later, she became a certified member of the Crisis Intervention Team by the departments of police, health and human services, and correction and rehabilitation in Montgomery County, Maryland. Shelly came to the Oregon Chapter in November 2013. "I want to help people when they get diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease," she says. "This is not an easy diagnosis, but their lives are not over. It's about finding joy in the moment and finding a 'new normal.'"
In January 2014, Caitlin joined the Field Services Team in our Cascade Coast office. As a nursing assistant, Caitlin worked with people who had Alzheimer's disease. Before that, she provided long-term case management for adults with disabilities. Caitlin has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in French literature. She provides care consultations, helps facilitate support groups and assists with Memories in Making®, among other things. "I'm excited to be part of this strong community," Caitlin says, "and I look forward to offering support and helping people get answers."
An artist with a master's degree in art therapy, Margaret inspires creativity as our Memories in the Making program coordinator. She worked as a bereavement counselor and art therapist at a hospice in Fort Collins, Colo., for about nine years. In January 2012, as a volunteer, Margaret helped launch Memories in the Making at the Alzheimer's Association Oregon Chapter. She started working here full time in July 2013, and since then, she's been expanding Memories in the Making at our Portland office — and across the state. "The art process is one of joy," Margaret says. "And it inspires me to help people otherwise might not be able to find pleasure through creativity."
Dawn's personal and professional interests intersect in meaningful ways; she is a classically trained flute player (who also sings and plays the guitar, harp and piano), as well as a board-certified music therapist. She has worked in private practice and at hospitals, and she has experience with individuals in the early, middle and late stages of dementia. Working in music therapy has been "fascinating, challenging and unexpectedly powerful," she says. "Music is a very powerful tool." Dawn joined the Alzheimer's Association Oregon Chapter in November 2013, and she says she looks forward to doing more program-development work, especially with Sing Here Now.
Julia began working with older adults when she was 13, when she began volunteering at a nursing home across the street from her middle school. In addition, Julia was a co-caregiver for her grandfather, who had mixed dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Julia graduated from Portland State University with a Master of Social Work and a certificate in gerontology, and she started at the Alzheimer's Association Oregon Chapter in November 2013. "I want people to have more conversations about Alzheimer's to remove stigma surrounding the disease," she says." "It's very personal work, and it's very important work."
Memories in the Making® is a fine arts program designed to meet the needs of people in all stages Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It is a method of inspiring, assisting and encouraging individuals with these diagnoses to express themselves by creating original art.
Founded in Orange County, California, more than 20 years ago and endorsed by the Alzheimer's Association, Memories in the Making is active in many chapters across the country and around the world.
Whether participants were artists before their diagnosis or Memories in the Making is their first time making art, through the use of high-quality art materials and assistance of trained art facilitators, the artists let us into the world of Alzheimer's. Much of the value of their paintings lies in the creative process of making art and expressing feelings.
Through Memories in the Making, we celebrate each person's capacity to move from self-definition tied to their diagnosis to an extraordinary person capable of accessing internal resources and creativity.
Erika Lanning has witnessed the positive influence Memories in the Making has had on program participants, including her mother, Molly, whose artworks appears at the top of this page. "I like to see the process of artists looking around for inspiration, sitting down and focusing on their art," Erika says. "They persist, and finally there is an amazing product in the form of personal, meaningful and beautiful paintings. The process is joyful and healing, and my mom is proud of the paintings she has completed." For more information, contact Margaret Hartsook at 503-416-0206 or email@example.com.
"Lowtide" by Molly Romine
Sing Here Now was created in the spring of 2011 as a collaborative effort between the Alzheimer's Association Oregon Chapter and Earthtones Music Therapy Services. It is a choir program that allows people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers to make music together (even if they have no musical experience).
In addition, Sing Here Now also gives people with early-stage Alzheimer's and their caregivers an opportunity to have positive experiences — together. Family members are strongly encouraged to participate in Sing Here Now.
Sing Here Now also allows participants to benefit from music's myriad wellness qualities, including reduced stress and improved mood. Additionally, music encourages deep breathing, which is an important part of wellness.
Sing Here Now consisted of two choirs last fall, one in Portland and one Beaverton. Both groups came together in December 2013 for a holiday concert.
For more information about future performances and program updates, contact Dawn Iwamasa at 503-416-0203 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Alzheimer's Association Oregon Chapter offers classes every quarter. If you are unable to attend a class, or if a class is not being offered in your area, you still might be able to take it; some of the classes we offer can be taken online at elearning.alz.org. These courses are able 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can take them whenever it is convenient for you. Here are the eight available e-learning courses:
Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters – The warning signs of Alzheimer's disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it's time to learn the facts. Early detection gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. Attend this training to learn the 10 signs of Alzheimer's disease. Hear from people who have the disease and find out how to recognize the signs.
The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease – Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer's or dementia, it's time to learn the facts. This program provides information on detection, causes, risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment and more.
Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease – The diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease makes planning for the future more important than ever. "Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease" is an interactive, two-part program where you will have a chance to learn about important legal and financial issues to consider, how to put plans in place, and how to access legal and financial resources near you. This program will cover information for families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.
Living with Alzheimer's: for People with Alzheimer's – The diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is life changing and leads to many questions. What will this mean for me and my family? How do I plan for the future? Where can I get the help I need? In this three-part program, you will hear from others who have been where you are. You'll learn what you need to know, what you need to plan, and what you can do as you navigate this chapter of your life.
Living with Alzheimer's: For Caregivers: Early Stage – In the early stage of Alzheimer's disease, families face new questions as they adjust. What does the diagnosis mean? What kinds of plans need to be made? What resources are available to help? This three-part program provides practical answers to the questions that arise in the early stage. Hear from those directly affected and learn how to cope with the changes that come with an early-stage diagnosis.
Living with Alzheimer's: For Caregivers: Middle Stage – In the middle stage of Alzheimer's disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. Join us for this three-part series and hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer's.
Living with Alzheimer's: For Caregivers: Late Stage – In the late stage of Alzheimer's disease, caregiving typically involves new ways of connecting and interacting with the person with the disease. In this two-part series, you'll hear from caregivers and professionals about resources, monitoring care and providing meaningful connection for the person with late-stage Alzheimer's and their families.
Living with Alzheimer's for Younger-Onset Alzheimer's – When someone younger than 65 is diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease or related dementia, the first reaction is often shock or denial. Join us for this program to get answers to the questions that arise for people concerned about younger-onset Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Hear from those directly affected and learn what you need to know, what you need to plan, and what you can do to ease the impact throughout the course of the disease.
Please note that two of the above classes, "Know the 10 Signs" and "The Basics," are available in Spanish online.
Have you recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease? We recommend that your first online stop be alz.org/IHaveAlz. "I Have Alzheimer's" is a new section of the Alzheimer's Association website, and it was created with input from individuals living with the disease. It is easy to navigate and help answers many questions, including:
This comprehensive website offers information and advice for people in the early stage of the disease. We encourage users to take their time and digest the content at a comfortable pace. They can return as often as needed — we're always here to help.
When most people think of public health, restaurant inspections or anti-smoking campaigns come to mind. But what about Alzheimer's? We are working to make this devastating disease a public health issue.
Public health generally looks at the "upstream" cause of health issues in an effort to prevent health problems later, for example, urging people to get exercise to reduce their risk of heart disease or diabetes. Now that we know heart disease and diabetes are risk factors for developing Alzheimer's, public health promotion can include it as another reason to get exercise.
The health impact on family caregivers is also a public health issue. Data show that people are more likely to suffer from serious physical and mental health problems from being a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer's. The public health approach to this issue will have multiple elements, but it will include providing caregivers with more information on where to get help, as well as advocating for more supports for caregivers.
The state's public health community is beginning to embrace Alzheimer's as an issue. Over the next six months, we will be working with Oregon public health officials to implement action items from The Healthy Brain Initiative, a roadmap for public health activity on Alzheimer's disease developed by the Alzheimer's Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
For more information about Alzheimer's and public health, contact Sarah Holland, field services director, at 503-416-0214 or at email@example.com.
The state plan is a collaborative process with stakeholders from government, business and nonprofits, and all are still deeply involved with the implementation of the plan. Several work groups are meeting to discuss SPADO recommendations, including quality standards and accountability in long-term care settings, creating a dementia-capable health care workforce and training for court-appointed guardians.
The Oregon Chapter is co-chairing the SPADO Implementation Team, and we are committed to seeing every recommendation in the plan realized. If you have questions about SPADO, please contact please contact Jon Bartholomew, the Oregon Chapter's public policy director, at 503-416-0202 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Alzheimer's Association Oregon Chapter is seeking volunteers for our Speaker's Bureau, members of which are high-profile representatives of the association. These volunteers deliver presentations designed to assist the general public in understanding the basics of Alzheimer's disease and the services we offer.
In addition to experience with Alzheimer's and/or dementia and strong presentation skills, volunteer presenters must be willing and able to learn and adhere to developed curriculum to ensure consistency and quality of these programs across the state and throughout the country. Ideal candidates have experience in public speaking and a high degree of comfort working independently. This is a long-term volunteer position; interested individuals must be willing to commit to the role for a minimum of two years.
For more information, contact Shelly Edwards, outreach and program director, at 503-416-0207 or at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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What party would be complete this time of year without the zombie dance?
That makes the Mid-South Corn Maze at the Agricenter Halloween Party Central. For its 13th year, that even is creepy.
"We keep doing it and people keep supporting us by coming out and enjoying it," said Justin Taylor. "The crowds really do get bigger every year. We always hope for that in the beginning of each season."
Not only has the corn maze been a source of income to the Agricenter and the Shelby Farms Conservancy, it has provided jobs for hundreds of young people each year.
"We have kids that started working for us when they were 15 or 16 that now have kids of their own," Taylor said. "This is our 13th year so time has flown. You're an institution. The family that scares together, stays together."
One reason this corn maze, while no longer the only show in town, remains the most popular in the area is the founders keep adding new features.
"This year we have a live deejay so it will be more interactive," Taylor said. "You know, while you're here waiting around for your friends to come out of the maze."
They say it takes about an hour for you to make your way through they entire corn maze. If it takes you any longer than that, chances are you're lost."
Here is the funny part this year's corn maze design. It's in the shape of the human brain. So if you do get lost in the brain maze you might want to keep it to yourself.
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