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Union County Car Accident Attorneys
Since the start of the 21st century' Union County has experienced significant growth each census year after a decrease in population in the 1980s and 1990s' according to the U.S. Census Bureau. From 2000 to 2010 the county saw an increase of nearly 14'000 residents bringing the population to 536'499' which makes Union the seventh most populous county in New Jersey. Along with a booming population comes increased traffic on the county roadways' and this could translate to a higher occurrence of car accidents.
Union County is located in the New York City Metropolitan area and it also houses the state's fourth largest city' Elizabeth. The county is one of the main transportation hubs in the state' offering access to New York state' New York City' and the Newark International Airport (partially located within Elizabeth).
With so many people traveling the roads within Union County' there is a significant risk for car accidents. Should you be injured in a crash there are experienced auto accident lawyers in Union County that can help you get proper compensation.
Car Accidents in Union County
As of June 2012 there have already been 12 fatal accidents in Union County. This total already exceeds the previous year's numbers (10 fatal accidents) for the same time period' according to the New Jersey State Police (NJSP).
For the past few years' the number of fatal accidents in Union County have hovered around 30 annually. However' the first half of 2012 showed an increase from previous years' which could make it the deadliest year for motorists in the county. Of all the traffic fatalities in Union from 2010 through June 2012 (69 total)' 37 of them happened in the five cities in the area. These cities include Elizabeth' Summit' Rahway' Plainfield' and Linden and they housed nearly 50 percent of the population of the whole county—illustrating the relationship between volume of people on the roads and occurrence of fatal accidents.
Most of the municipalities within Union County have at least one major highway passing through its borders.
In addition to the high number of people in the area' there are also several major highways and routes located in Union County. These roadways include:
- New Jersey Turnpike (I-95)
- Garden State Parkway
- U.S. Route 1
- U.S. Route 9
- U.S. Route 22
- Goethals Bridge
These roadways produce a greater chance of injury or death due to the higher speed limits' increased affinity for motorists to drive aggressively' and increased traffic. When stuck in traffic' drivers are more apt to make abrupt choices which could lead to accidents. Car accidents on these large highways also have the potential to involve multiple cars with so many people travelling at a high rate of speed.
Trusted Car Accident Attorneys in Union County
Following an accident' you need Union County car accident lawyers by your side who will defend your rights against the at-fault parties. At Console & Hollawell' we have more than 17 years of experience representing crash victims in Union County and throughout New Jersey. Our 97 percent success rate proves that we have the tenacity and experience necessary to recover proper compensation for you.
We believe that everyone should have access to legal assistance following an accident which is why we offer our No Fee Promise. We vow that you will not have to pay any upfront costs associated with your case' and if we are unable to win money for you' you will not owe us a dime. There is nothing to lose. For a free evaluation of your case' call us today at (973) 416-1146 and speak with one of our legal professionals.
Union County Additional Resources
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Job Description: Art teachers teach various artistic techniques (drawing, painting, photography, etc.) to children of all ages in private and public school settings. Art teachers may also arrange exhibitions of students' work.
Training and Educational Qualifications: Requirements for regular licenses to teach kindergarten through grade 12 vary by state. However, all states require general education teachers to have a bachelor's degree and to have completed an approved teacher training program with a prescribed number of subject and education credits as well as supervised practice teaching. Some states also mandate technology training and the attainment of a minimum grade point average. A number of states require that teachers obtain a master's degree in education within a specified period after they begin teaching.
Job Outlook: Through 2016, overall student enrollment in elementary, middle, and secondary schools a key factor in the demand for teachers is expected to rise more slowly than in the past as children of the baby boom generation leave the school system. Projected enrollments will vary by region.
Salary: The median annual earnings of kindergarten, elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers range from $43,580 to $48,690; the lowest 10 percent earn $28,590 to $33,070; the top 10 percent earn $67,490 to $76,100.
According to the American Federation of Teachers, beginning teachers with a bachelor's degree earned an average of $31,753 in the 2003-04 school year. The estimated average salary of all public elementary and secondary school teachers in the 2004-05 school year was $47,602. Private school teachers generally earn less than public school teachers but may be given other benefits, such as free or subsidized housing.
Significant Facts:
• In addition to conducting classroom activities, teachers oversee study halls and homerooms, supervise extracurricular activities and accompany students on field trips.
• Public school teachers must have at least a bachelor's degree, complete an approved teacher education program and be licensed.
• Many states offer alternative licensing programs to attract people into teaching, especially for hard to fill positions.
Architectural illustrator, freelance illustrator, set designer, middle school art teacher, high school art teacher and department chair for school system, part time college professor
Did you have an internship in this field prior to starting your job?
I student taught for 16 weeks in the public school system where I am now employed.
Which companies have the best internships in this field and are known to help launch successful careers?
I chose Fulton County Schools for my internship because I was the most impressed by that school system's dedication to Fine Arts when I moved to Atlanta. Depending on where you go to college or plan to teach, your internship opportunities will differ.
Where are the best cities to live to find jobs like yours?
Teaching is universal; part of its appeal is that you can live around the world and still share your love of art with students.
What is your typical day like?
I teach sculpture and ceramics for half of my regular work day and then spend the afternoon doing my administrative duties as department chair of 14 secondary art teachers. In the evening, I teach art education and a computer based graphic arts class to future art educators.
What are your job responsibilities?
I teach 150 students per day in my day position and then manage the art departments of seven schools and twenty teachers. I order supplies, create instructional materials, write curriculum and act as a mentor to other teachers.
What is your favorite part of your job?
I enjoy all of it. The students are wonderful and I would like to continue teaching foundation courses for college.
What do you dislike about your job?
Long hours and a general lack of understanding about why the arts are so important to education in the United States.
Have you had any turning point or "light bulb" moments in your career that have helped you get to where you are today?
I got a job in illustration as soon as I graduated from college but grew tired and bored with it after the second year. I had begun training new employees for the company and enjoyed showing them how we operated as a company. Then one day it just struck me that I preferred the "teaching" part of my day to the illustrating part. I quit shortly after that and spent the next year getting certified to teach art in the state of Georgia. I also earned my master's degree. It was the best decision I ever made and I have never looked back.
Describe how you got into this industry and how you got your most recent job.
I student taught in the school system where I currently am employed. At the time, I was so impressed with the art program and the support for the arts that I applied for a position and was hired. I recently was promoted to department chair based on curriculum writing experience, mentorship and leadership certification.
If you weren't doing this job, what similar careers might you consider?
I would be a college professor full time or a graphic designer.
To what professional associations do you belong?
I am a member of the National Art Education Association, the GA Art Education Association, the Professional Association of GA Educators and the International Sculpture Society.
What advice do you have for others who would like to pursue this career?
Student teaching is the most important and influential part of the certification program. Learn all that you can during this part of your education.
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By: MayRiverMudder on July 9, 2008 - 11:06am - Add new comment
I'm sure this will be covered tomoroow in the BT. But I am a little confused by the artilce in the IP concerning Sheriff Tanner speaking to Lady's Island about the 2 new graduates that will be able to enforce immigration law.
I know, only from wha tis presented inthe paper, the Tanner has worked very hard at getting this certification. The artilce almost made it seem like he was bailing onthe idea though. Am I the only one who read it this way or is it just another example of our local news outlet's sympathy to the illegal?
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OK is it just me or the New River Auto Mall freaking ad that stays on top of the pull downs is keeping me from getting where I want to go!!!!!!!!
By: MayRiverMudder on May 9, 2008 - 12:01pm - Add new comment
This has to be the best news i have read all week. Actually the part abiut this story that got we was "looking a tthe world standing up". I just never really considered the effects that would have on anyone with a disability, let alone a war veteran.
By: MayRiverMudder on May 8, 2008 - 2:13pm - Add new comment
any word onthe traffic situation coming off island due to the semi on fire at Burnt Church. Of course the traffic cam link on the Co web site does not work
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Happy Arbor Day everyone!!
If you can't plant a tree today plant something. It will make oyu feel better.
In celebration of national Arbor Day, SC's state Arbor Day is officially 1st Friday in December), MC Riley will have a live oak planted in the front of the school, thanks to Bartlett Tree Experts.
Glad it's a beautiful day........go out and plant something!
By: MayRiverMudder on April 18, 2008 - 9:41am - Add new comment
but I'm thankful for the Webkinz my little girl got for Christmas. He's a reindeer that she named Hunter.
Well when school is out, so is her afterschool care program and I normally hav eto brin her to work. Not really a problem because work loves her, I'm usually the onlyone here, etc. It bothers me though because normally I'm the only one here and the extra noise and interaction is distracting. That is until..............
By: MayRiverMudder on April 18, 2008 - 8:00am - Add new comment
I was reading the article in the paper yesterday concerning frontage roads and couldn't help but wonder why these aren't/weren't of the Parkway design inthe first place. Is it at all possible now to connect the Parkway with the Frontage Road at Burnt Church or at 46 or at Simmonsville and of course Tanger One or Buckingham Landing?
Are ther any plans to try and do this to relieve those homeowners being affected by the extensions East?
By: MayRiverMudder on April 15, 2008 - 8:21am - Add new comment
Edwin McCain that is. Does anyone know where he is playing. My daughter said the tickets are only $16!!!!!
Where can I find more info? i LOVE Edwin McCain!!!!!
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OK I need advice again. I have a friend whose 7 year old, well touches himself ALOT in public. It's not just the occasional "scratch". I always ask him to stop, do you have to go, you know the typical questions I asked my son when he was very young.
It grosses my daughter out who then won't let him touch any of her toys, etc. because he's touched himself. My friend calles her a germaphobe and tells her to get over it.
By: MayRiverMudder on April 9, 2008 - 8:37am - Add new comment
I had a friend of mine that has asked for my help in filing a tax return for her so she can possible get the stimulus payment.
Can anyone tell me what the free tax help numbers wer ethat were poste dinthe paper. I can't remember and I STINK at searching.


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CURRY COUNTY, Ore. — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit off the coast of Japan on Thursday, and while it did not generate a tsunami, it has officials looking at how future tsunamis could affect the coastline here in Oregon.
Curry County has access to new tsunami inundation maps. The latest tsunami science allowed the state to provide estimated heights and timing for several communities in Curry County.
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If you missed the notice, Strathmore throws the best reason to trek out of the District with its Friday Night Eclectic showcase Washington Post Express
A powerhouse of MCs inaugurates the new season of Friday Night Eclectic. The 24-year old, Petworth-raised X.O. joins forces with the DC rapper/singer RAtheMC, a 2009 MTV VMA Breakout Artist nominee who has toured alongside Wale, The Clipse and Afrika Bambaataa, for an evening of hook-ridden melodies, hard beats and hip hop artistry.
AB the Pro, the mastermind behind X.O. and RAtheMCs mix-tapes, opens the show, demonstrating what makes him one of the most sought-after producers in the DMV.
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This article possibly contains original research. (October 2014) |
Munchers was a series of educational/edutainment computer games produced by the Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium (MECC) for several operating systems. They were popular among American schoolchildren in the 1980s and 1990s and were the recipients of several awards. The two original games in the series were Number Munchers and Word Munchers.
In all the Munchers games, the player controlled a green "Muncher" character across a grid of squares containing a short numerical or word expression. The objective is to consume all and only the grids containing information satisfying a specific criterion (determined by the mode of play) while also avoiding the deadly "Troggle" monsters which roamed the grid.
Eating a grid containing information that did not match the criterion of the play mode chosen or being caught by a Troggle resulted in the loss of a life.
If all grids containing information matching the criterion were eaten from the screen, the level ended and the player was presented with an amusing short scene, similar to Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner scenes, in which the Muncher foils the Troggles' plans to catch it and often destroys the Troggle in some comical manner. The game gets continually faster and harder each level.
The Troggles are monsters with two legs and a large head, whose goal is to eat Muncher and/or disrupt his progress by rearranging things on the board. Levels 1, 2, and 3, contain only one Troggle on the grid at any given time. A second Troggle appears starting with level 4, and a third appears starting with level 8. After approximately level 18, the game (especially the movement of the Troggles) accelerates to make responsible munching more difficult.
There were several type of "Troggles." Each type of Troggle moved in a specific pattern. There were five species of Troggle, each of which was given an English and a Latin (binomial) name:
- Reggies (Trogglus normalus) - magenta in color on the Apple II, red in color in DOS, purple in color on a Macintosh; simply moves in a line unless redirected by a safety square in its path.
- Bashfuls (Trogglus timidus) - green in color on the Apple II, blue in color in DOS, pink in color on a Macintosh; moves in an arbitrary manner on the gameboard, unless approached by a Muncher, in which case he moves away from the Muncher. Became purple in later releases in the series.
- Helpers (Trogglus assistus), - also green in color on an Apple II, and also green in DOS, but magenta on a Macintosh; this Troggle eats all answers, leaving nothing behind. Became purple in later releases in the series.
- Workers (Trogglus laborus) - purple and white in color on both the Apple II and DOS but magenta and white on a Macintosh; this Troggle adds new answers and/or changes existing answers as he moves around.
- Smarties (Trogglus smarticus) - a green Troggle on most systems (yellow in DOS) with large teeth and glasses, and the most difficult enemy to avoid; always follows the Muncher on the board.
Safety squares occasionally appear to help protect Muncher from the Troggles. These are temporary havens identified by four small white rectangles on the corner of the square. No Troggle may enter a safety square; if one appears on a square a Troggle currently occupies, that Troggle dies (but may be replaced afterwards). Safety squares may disappear as quickly and randomly as they appear; hence, one must take caution not to remain in one for long.
In addition, Troggles are quite cannibalistic; if one Troggle enters a square already occupied by another, or if two of them enter one square at the same time (even if they are of the same species), one Troggle will eat the other (however, another Troggle may re-enter the board afterwards).
Word Munchers[edit]
Word Munchers is an educational game designed to teach basic grammar skills, it was popular among American schoolchildren in the 1980s and 1990s. Related to the game Number Munchers, it was a teaching aid widely used in schools.
Gameplay was essentially that of the other Munchers games. Specific to Word Munchers were the modes of play, which includes parts of speech such as verbs or adjectives. Teachers had the options to select the vowel sounds and how difficult the word sets would be, such as whether or not to include words that break pronunciation rules.
To access administration/teachers options in most MECC titles, use Ctrl+A on the menu screen.
Number Munchers[edit]
Number Munchers is an educational game in the Munchers series. Designed to teach basic math skills, it was popular among American school children in the 1980s and 1990s and was the recipient of several awards.[1] It was later replaced by Math Munchers in 1995.
Specific to Number Munchers are the five modes of play: Multiples, Factors, Primes, Equality, and Inequality. Players can also choose from a "challenge" mode, which randomizes these modes. In the Multiples mode, Muncher must munch all numbers which are multiples of the number given; for example, if the designated number is 3 then Muncher must eat all 6's, 9's, and 12's and avoid numbers such as 7. In Factors the muncher seeks to ingest the factors of a given number, in Primes he craves prime numbers, and in the Equality and Inequality modes the muncher devours expressions such as 2+4 which are equivalent or not equivalent (respectively) to the designated number.
Game play begins with four Muncher lives (the one currently in play, plus three others in reserve). After scoring a certain number of points, the player gains an extra life. Players lose a life if they swallow an incorrect answer. Additionally, five different types of enemy (or "Troggle") appear throughout the game. Players lose a life if they make contact with a Troggle.
The highest known level is -127, which is equal to level 129 per wrapping.
Cut scenes[edit]
As in the other games in the series, a player is awarded with a cut scene (reminiscent of those in Pac-Man and similar arcade games) after every third level; in this game, these are dubbed as "Great Moments in Muncher History". While these scenes are numbered (Act 1, Act 2, etc.), the order they appear in varies from game to game. Once all six have been shown, they begin to repeat themselves (starting with the scene after Level 21). The six scenes are as follows:
- A Muncher is chased by a Reggie across the screen twice, then the Muncher gets in an old-timey automobile, outruns the Troggle, and the Troggle falls down and gives up.
- Two Munchers reenact the story of William Tell.
- A Muncher races a Bashful up a mountain, plants his flag, and sings a song.
- A Muncher prank-calls a Smartie and sings the universal taunting melody [1] commonly associated in the United States with lyrics including "Nanny nanny boo boo", "pitcher's got a big butt", etc.
- A Muncher beats two Troggles in a beauty contest.
- Later releases of the game replaced this cut scene with one in which a Muncher stumbles through his house in the dark and then turns on the light, only to discover that he has broken all of his furniture.
- A Muncher carves his own image into Mount Rushmore.
Easter egg[edit]
An Easter egg in the game was that between December 1st and 25th , the Muncher would wear a Santa Claus hat (however, one would have to own a computer that remembered the date, or was never turned off, since not all computers had this technology at the time the game was popular).
The Munchers series included:
- Number Munchers
- Fraction Munchers
- Word Munchers
- Super Munchers
- Math Munchers Deluxe
- Word Munchers Deluxe
- Knowledge Munchers Deluxe
- Troggle Trouble Math (a spin-off)
The original version only allowed navigation through the keyboard arrow keys. Later versions featured better graphics and added mouse support.
External links[edit]
- Muncher series at MobyGames
- Number Munchers can be played for free in the browser at the Internet Archive
- Flash Clone of Number Munchers


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Tonight's recipe comes from Marilyn! And I've got another similar one that I'll share tomorrow night. This week might turn into "Skillet Dinner Week"…or it might not?!??!?
(Hint: I've got some great grilling recipes coming your way!)
So if it rains…and you can't get out to the grill, stay in and make these skillet dinners instead.
1 lb. ground beef (could use ground turkey)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes (with juice)
1 4-oz. can chopped chilies
1 cup quinoa
1-1/2 cup water
1-1/2 T. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1. Brown ground beef and onion; drain excess fat.
2. Rinse quinoa in sieve/colander.
3. Add tomatoes, chilies, quinoa, water and spices to ground beef mixture and simmer (uncovered) for about 25 minutes. (If water evaporates too quickly, cover pan for remainder of cooking time.)
4. Serve Mexican Ground Beef Quinoa Skillet.
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Ekobit presented two prime software solutions at this year's StarWest Software Testing Analysis & Review Conference that was held from September 30 to October 5, in Anaheim, California
BizDataX, an innovative data masking platform, as well as TeamCompanion, an advanced solution that links Outlook and Team Foundation Server and manages application lifecycle, were showcased at the StarWest Software Testing Analysis & Review Conference. The participants were able to find out more about the solutions at first hand. The solutions were available for live testing with constant presence of an expert team from Ekobit that answered numerous questions and chatted with the participants during the conference.
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Very Good Recipes of Jam from ping's pickings
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Instant Jammin' - Spiced Peach Jam
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This has got to be the fastest and freshest jam making process I've ever experienced. No cooking, fresh, refreshing and healthier too! I must say tho, the texture isn't quite as gooey and sticky as regular jams but you know that's all a bunch of sugar and...
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Is it rambutan season already? Gosh. Some folks feel the years go by from the changes in weather. In this part of the world, we get that from the fruiting seasons. And I believe we get rambutans twice a year. We have a huge old rambutan tree in the backyard...
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Passionfruit Jam Ice Cream
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(Thank you everyone for helping get this to FoodBuzz Top 9) * I also realized that this was posted on 9/11. So I dedicate this post to those who had lost their lives or was hurt in the tragedy, to those who were involved in the rescue in some way or another...
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Golden Passionfruit Jam
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07/26/11 13:45
Such a lot of fruit out there these couple of months. So many varieties, so many choices. Imported and local. They all look so gorgeous, so tempting. I keep buying and then find out there's no space in my fridge ... sigh. I mentioned about our homegrown...
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Posted Tuesday, November 7, 2006
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The truth is there is a time limit. It�s called the Collection Statute Expiration Date or CSED. In short, the IRS only ten years from the date of assessment of the tax to collect it. Does this mean all you have to do is ignore them for ten years? Not hardly. Learn more about the Collection Statute Expiration Date and how it might be the IRS Tax help that you�ve been waiting to end your IRS Problem for good! Click on the video below. [display_podcast]
Is there a time limit for the IRS to collect what I owe or will this just go on forever?
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i have tax problems. The IRS is currently garnishing my wages which started Aug 2006. If I file a chapter 13 to stop the garnishment and also include other bills I owe, can I later file a Chapter 7 in 2009 (8 years after the 1st bankrupcy me and my husband filed)to discharge the remaining money I owe that wasn't paid in the chapter 13?
Basically, I'd pay into chapter 13 for 2 years and then convert the remaining tax debt and other debts into a chapter 7.
someone said once a 13 is filed, then i could never go and file a chapter 7, but is responsible for the entire tax debt.
is this true.
in 1991 the company i worked fo 28 yrs.sold out and the new owners went bankrupt after firing the origialdept heads,which i was one of. after some time on unemployment comp.i got a minimum wage job and i was devastated & confused & stopped filing tax returns & started using my retirement from my 1st job which i had put in an annuity to try to get by.then i was diagosed with myathenia gravis and had to retire.i also lost my house in all this,im currently in unable to pay status with the irs. but still have this debt over my head which at my age & health will never be able to pay please advise me what to do.


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+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPadSimplicity meets functionality in this clever little comic book reading app.
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Posts Tagged readerYACReader Review+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPadSimplicity meets functionality in this clever little comic book reading app. Read The Full Review » Mr. Reader for iPad ReviewiPad Only App - Designed for the iPadGiven up on RSS readers on the iPad? You won't once you give Mr. Reader a go. Read The Full Review » iPoe – The Interactive and Illustrated Edgar Allan Poe Collection is Ready to Spook Unwary iOS UsersOnce upon a Friday evening, as I sat here, email reading, Deep into my malaise drifting, long I sat there, fading, staring Not content with mere wording, these three stories feature moving, iPoe, with interactive stories, still is sitting, still is sitting $4.99 + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Released: 2012-03-26 :: Category: Books CloudOn has introduced version 2.0 of their document viewing and editing service, adding several key new features. First, Box has been added as a cloud storage service alongside Dropbox, with plans to add more services in the future, according to CEO Milind Gadekar when I spoke with him about the update recently. Box support should come as a boon to business users looking to take advantage of CloudOn, as according to Chris Yeh, Vice President of Platform at Box, "Over 120,000 businesses and 82% of the Fortune 500 use Box to store, manage and access their business content." The other major feature of CloudOn 2.0 is Adobe Reader support for PDFs and any other files that support their viewer, including Photoshop files, and images. The PDF viewer is more extensive than built-in support, including support for features like 3D modeling in PDFs that the iPad's built-in PDF viewer does not support. This goes along with improvements to streaming performance in the newer version, the ability to open attachments in CloudOn and email attachments directly from the app. Emails will display as being from the same address as the user's CloudOn account. The free update is available now. FREE! + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Released: 2012-01-03 :: Category: Productivity One of the downsides of a landscape dominated by social media is the fact that the noise level is often through the roof. Thousands of links can fly through your feed in minutes, and it's tough to know what's important and what's just fluff one of your friends posted up when drunk. For those of us who don't have time for the clutter News.me is here to do the heavy lifting for us. The app scans your Facebook and Twitter feeds and grabs links to articles that seem to be really resonating with your personal community. If you tend to associate with a more gamer-specific crowd then you'll see a lot of stories revolving around video games; if you lean toward sports then scores and highlights from yesterday's games will appear onscreen. News.me strives to deliver all the content you care about and nothing you don't. The app also supports offline reading so you don't have to worry about having a signal, as well as displaying what friends are saying about each story on the feed so you can have your finger on the pulse of the conversation. With so much information out there we have to be smart with how we consume it, and News.me seems poised to be one of the best tools out there for doing just that. FREE! iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Released: 2012-03-01 :: Category: News Fans of Mashable can now take the megasite with them wherever they go via the new Mashable for iPad app. The app features the site's full feed of blog stories and news posts, all optimized for viewing on your tablet. Furthermore, posts are also divided into categories, so you can easily sort all the tech articles, business posts, and so on with a simple tap. Furthermore, the app features robust social media options, allowing users to quickly share via Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and the app displays how many times each story has been shared so you can see at a glance what's making waves on any given day. Last but not least, swiping left or right on an article drills down and provides more specific content, while swiping up or down loads more stories. Even though Mashable previously launched an iPhone app with somewhat similar features, this new creation is made especially for the iPad and seems to be more feature-rich than its handheld cousin. The interface has also been revamped to appear more attractive and easier to navigate, which users always appreciate. The total package is very nice, and we're excited to see what new bells and whistles are added in future updates. Following a year long approval battle with Apple over it's subscription service, Readbility made its App Store debut today. The web-based service that provides users with a stripped-down, clean view of any web article and allows saving for offline reading has been around for several years and is integrated into many apps, but a native iOS version was hard-won. If you're familiar with iOS 5's reader option, now built into Safari, or if one has used apps like Instatpaper and Read It Later, there's really nothing you haven't seen before. The app is not as feature-rich as some alternatives, but it's free, pretty, and handy. The app allows for URL input and minimal web searching, but using any of the browser plug-ins on a computer helps fill the reading list best. Readibility states on their blog today, "We wanted to create something that makes it as easy as possible to queue up and take web articles anywhere you go on your iPhone or iPad. Our guiding principle was simple: get out of the reader's way." Readability for iOS was born of a collaboration between the Readability team and Teehan+Lax. The typography, from Hoefler & Frere-Jones, looks sharp. We'll have a complete review for you soon, but in the mean time if you try it out, please let us know what you think in the comments. I'll freely admit it, without shame or regret; I've written fanfiction before. Not just in my youth (although I don't consider myself "old" yet), but recently. Like in the past week. Don't ask, I won't provide links. Anyway despite being something of a sneer-inducing pastime among certain circles, fanfiction is still a legitimate way to flex those writing muscles. And much like regular old published fiction, it can run the gamut between fantastic and complete trash. For those who enjoy a good yarn regardless of its origins, or for those who are simply curious, there's FanFiction by PentaLoop. The app currently supports fanfiction.net, and already sports an ever-growing library of thousands of tales. Users can search for specific subjects, keep track of what they've been reading, and even mark their favorites in order to come back to them any time they want. It's pretty much akin to a typical eBook app, only it deals exclusively with fanfiction. Which is kinda cool, really. FanFiction is sitting in the App Store, just waiting to be downloaded. For free, no less. Whether for legitimate interest or the desire to read something akin to a literary train wreck, I think it's worth a look.
Google Currents offers optimized, magazine-style versions of articles from Forbes, TechCrunch, Saveur, Popular Science, Good, 500px, Fast Company and more. Google Reader subscriptions are also used to provide users content from the blogs and feeds they follow. Popular, trending stories are collected from all of these sources and given special placement with photos, slideshows, videos, live-maps and social streams intact. Users can also save articles for "high speed offline reading", share them, and sync them across all of their devices. Content scales to fit whatever sized screen a phone or tablet may have. Google Currents is available now for free and is compatible with iPhones and iPads. FREE! + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Released: 2011-12-08 :: Category: News PressReader attempts to give users an excellent way to ingest their Newspaper subscriptions from around the world. Its first iteration was bold, if not a bit wonky in delivery and style. Customers dug the idea, but were a bit split when it came to the execution of the app itself. PressReader 2.2 has been released. This update features a fresh new look and a slew of changes poised to make users old and new extremely excited. Champion among them, in this news reader's opinion, is the much smoother navigation. Reading news quickly, effortlessly and effectively is what makes the iOS and tablet era a thrilling one. In fact, one probably wouldn't be too hard pressed to argue that stuttering scrolling is a major detriment to news and reading apps that could otherwise be incredible. According to the release that accompanied the update to PressReader, users can expect smoother operation, faster navigation, simplified downloading and delivery of newspapers. Additionally: As an aside, while the app may be free, the newspaper subscriptions are not. PressReader was designed to complement the PressDisplay service previously available. PressDisplay is the service you subscribe to in order to actively read and download newspapers in PressReader for your iOS device. See the app in motion below. FREE! + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Released: 2009-10-20 :: Category: News Mixtab for iPad ReviewiPad Only App - Designed for the iPadMixtab gives you access to curated content, but no way to "mix" your own. Read The Full Review » MegaReader ReviewiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPadMegaReader is competing in a crowded and highly competitive corner of the App Store, and while it isn't a bad app, it doesn't have the weapons to win the war. It simply isn't offering enough to entice most users away from the likes of iBooks or Kindle. Read The Full Review » Times for iPad ReviewiPad Only App - Designed for the iPadTimes is gorgeous, but there has to be something more under the surface. Read The Full Review » Joining the swathe of apps updated for iPhone 4, Phantom Fish has enhanced its Byline newsreader app to make use of the iPhone 4's Retina display. The app also takes advantage of multitasking in iOS4. Byline takes news from sites listed in your Google Reader account and makes them available on your iPhone using their RSS feeds. The app allows users to view pages without an internet connection with its offline browsing feature and syncs with your Google Reader account so that your news is always up-to-date. The app is also compatible with Twitter, Instapaper and Read It Later. Version 3.2 is available now on the App Store and brings high-resolution graphics for optimum viewing on the iPhone 4's Retina Display and uses multitasking to complete syncing and caching of feeds in the background. Byline is available for free with advertising or at $4.99 for the advertising-free version. FREE! + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Released: 2010-06-04 :: Category: News Fast PDF Review+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPadFast PDF is one of the few applications in the App Store that does exactly what it claims to. Read The Full Review » Pulse News Reader ReviewiPad Only App - Designed for the iPadBilling itself as a "clean and elegant news reader," Pulse puts a clear premium on the reading experience itself. Read The Full Review » Guzzle ReviewiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPadGuzzle is a good app, and the service does a solid job of constructing keyword-specific news feeds. If you need a narrowly-focused news feed, it's worth looking at. Just be sure to test out the (free) website first. Read The Full Review » Reeder is one of the better looking and functioning Google Reader enabled RSS readers for the iPhone. We got word last week that the currently in-development iPad version is getting closer to release. In addition, the developer posted a few screen shots for us to take a look at. From the looks of the preview screens, Reeder is going to be as gorgeous and innovative on the iPad as it is on the iPhone. We don't know if Reeder for the iPad will be released as a separate app or as an Universal update to the iPhone version yet. Definitely one to keep an eye out for though. Hit the jump for more screen shots from the upcoming Reeder for iPad. MobileRSS Pro ReviewiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPadMobileRSS Pro is a well-developed, reliable, feature-rich feed reader for the iPhone. If you use Google Reader (or not) and are looking for a reader app, MobileRSS Pro is well worth its price. Read The Full Review » It began with a Disney Store pilot program where staff would ring out customers via an iPod Touch. A system that was so successful Apple rolled the handhelds into all of their retail stores replacing their well weathered Windows CE-based EasyPay system. Recent reports are indicating Apple is even considering opening this up to widespread commercial use. While great for large retail businesses, the EasyPay Touch units are simply too bulky and overpowered to really be useful for all of the small businesses out there. Thus the Square is born! A company brought to life by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, has created a adapter for reading "payment cards from any device with an audio input jack, including your mobile phone," as stated on their website. Still in beta testing, the Square is expected to launch sometime in early 2010. They certainly aren't the only ones eyeing this highly untapped and potentially very profitable market though. Morphie, the company which has been mainly focused battery packs for the iPhone, is the newest player to the game and they are certainly going to be steep competition. Released today was information on a Credit Card Reader which will be specifically designed for the iPhone/iPod Touch that will be accompanied by its own specially made app to run it. Details are still sketchy right now with more being promised at CES 2010 but based on the mockups alone its already creating a stir in the community. Make sure to check back early and often next week for our coverage of CES and hopefully more info on this guy. Push NewsiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPadPush News is a decent idea, but it needs more features to make it your one-stop way of reading the news. For now, I'd advise looking elsewhere if you want to stay up-to-date. Read The Full Review » B&N eReaderiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPadThe B&N eReader is a fantastic piece of software that is far superior to Amazon's Kindle for iPhone app. But without a killer piece of e-ink hardware, B&N's app might not be widely adopted...yet. Regardless, I'm ecstatic that there's a new player in the ebook field, especially since this is the best eReader app I've seen so far! Read The Full Review » News FuseiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPadNews Fuse is a streamlined app that gives you easy access to a wide variety of news sites. It's not rich in features, but it makes up for it in ease-of-use. If mobile Safari is too cumbersome for you, give this app a go. Read The Full Review » TrackriPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPadTrackr might be the first app to let you remotely start torrent downloads, but that doesn't mean it's anywhere near decent. This RSS reader/torrent downloader mash-up fails in both categories. Read The Full Review » CardSnapiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPadIn a couple of the cases I was genuinely surprised how well the software worked. Text that I could barely make out was interpreted perfectly. 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Rochester resident Katie Correia want to raise public awareness of rare brain disorders. (John Nolan/ Times photo)
ROCHESTER — It is a rare day when Katie Correia is not experiencing some type of debilitating pain, but her cheery disposition keeps her going.She suffers from two rare disorders that impact the brain — intracranial hypertension (IH) and Arnold Chiari Malformation (ACH) — and one of her goals in life is to get publicity for these unusual conditions, and rare diseases in general. "In layman's terms, my brain is too big for my skull," said 38-year-old Correia, referring to her ACH. It is a condition that Correia was born with, although it did not begin to make itself felt in a major way until her early 20s."IH came later. It is excessive spinal fluid on the brain, and it feels like a vice grip on the head," she said, revealing that she is on 18 medications a day, as she also suffers from diabetes, high blood pressure and more."I am very lucky. I can drive and work part time," she said. "I am a Catholic, and I believe my purpose in life is to raise awareness and help others who are suffering get the help they need."
(Correia works 12 hours a week for George J. Foster's Co. Inc., in customer service, and may well be the understanding lady on the other end of the line when someone calls, fired up because their newspaper landed in a puddle.)After her serious brain conditions had been diagnosed, Correia in 2008, along with two other sufferers, started a face-to-face support group that grew to around 30 people, but in 2009 she had to give in up as she underwent brain surgery. She has had 37 surgeries, in total.Correia travels to a hospital in New London for treatment, as she reckons Dr. Joseph Philips is the medical man in this area who has the most experience in dealing with ACM/IH patients.Her positive attitude has enabled her to bounce back and become a part of the Facebook communities that have been created to link up people with IH and ACM. She has not only reconnected with many of her old friends, but made new ones around the world.Correia reckons there are around 6,000 people on the IH and ACM sites, which, she says consists of roughly half the people diagnosed with the afflictions.
They give each other encouragement, and pass on news of effective or promising medical procedures."My best friend is in bed five days out of seven," she said. "I want the public to realize the severity of this. Just two weeks ago, the ACM/IH community lost five people." "They were all younger than me," she added, with a sad smile."Chronically ill people want respect, understanding and support, but not to be treated like invalids. I had to educate my mother. Now she is my No. 1 supporter — she's amazing," said Correia. Her mom and dad, Joyce and John Hilton, live close by in South Berwick, Maine.To increase people's awareness of what ACM/IH sufferers endure, she suggests a book called Caitlin's Wish by Victoria Taylor."Reading it was very emotional for me," she said.Being on numerous medication can carry the risk of weight gain, and to counter this effect, Correia said she forces herself to go to Planet Fitness every other day."It's easy to gain weight and hard to lose it," she said.On Feb. 28, Rare Disease Day is marked all over the world, and the website, rarediseaseday.us, is dedicated to increasing awareness in the United States.
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I love the fun colors and fabrics of this Patchwork Pillow by Alderberry Hill and the button just makes it even cuter!
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For many TVB artists, winning a prestigious award at the TVB Anniversary Awards is recognition of a job well done. However, a non-TVB artist winning a TVB award is not only just recognition for the artist, but it also marks the beginning of a new and, possibly, better career.
Raymond Wong (黃浩然) is the first non-managed TVB artist to win Most Improved Male Artist at the TVB Anniversary Awards. A bit of fate and luck may have contributed to the actor's win, but this is by no means that the actor did not work hard for it.
When Raymond was scouted by director Johnnie To (杜琪峯) to star in his films in the late 1990s, Raymond was still in school. He gladly accepted Johnnie's invitation, and did not expect that achieving success in the Hong Kong film industry would be that difficult. Of course, luck is and will always be an important aspect to a booming acting career, but due to the economic disasters brought by the late 1990s Asian financial crisis, 1997 handover to China, and SARs, many new actors who debuted around this time were just as unfortunate as Raymond.
Film offers to Raymond did not increase within the year. Annual Hong Kong films dropped from 200 productions per year to only 40, and Raymond's workload dropped significantly. In 2001, Raymond joined ATV, hoping that signing with the TV station would bring a new light to his career. However, Raymond's TV career was not much of an improvement from his film career.
"Half a year before I joined TVB, I only had work for about ten days. In this situation, I cannot help but to be worried about my career prospects. At that time, it was impossible for me to see a future." Raymond spoke with a combination of firmness and helplessness.
Raymond finally joined TVB in 2007. "When I joined the station, I thought this would be the last step of my acting career. This is why that whenever I began a new drama, I would always put in a lot of effort to prepare, so I could face my new surroundings and colleagues fearlessly. A bit of time must be spent to mingle and get used to the new environment, so that was why I did not do as well as I had hoped in my first two to three dramas. When I was beginning to feel dejected, Tim Gor (Lee Tim Sing 李添勝) cast me in Sweetness in the Salt <碧血鹽梟>. I was able to find a suitable way to communicate with my colleagues and crew members. I was finally on the right track of my career."
Raymond: "It's Important to be Tough and Resilient"
Raymond's workload has indeed increased since joining TVB. He has never called in sick in the last five years. The exhausted but spirited actor exclaimed, "I remember when my son was born, I requested a day off to go see him. On the second day, when my wife and son were still at the hospital, I was already back at the studio filming!"
Being hardworking is not enough for a successful career. It is also important to be tough and resilient. "When I filmed Can't Buy Me Love <公主嫁到> and No Regrets <巾幗梟雄之義海豪情>, I went 60 hours without sleep. Even when I did have the chance to rest, it would only be about 3 to 4 hours. When taking into account the time it took to get back home and shower, I only had about two hours to sleep. I did not dare to sleep in my room. I was afraid that I would be too tired and would not wake up, so I only slept on the sofa. It's important to be tough. Even if the results would not be as good as I had hoped, at least I knew that I had the energy to keep on going."
Raymond concluded, "To do well in this industry is actually quite simple. As long as you endure and listen, you will be given more chances. Those who are not hard-working will be eliminated quickly. Those who work hard and can endure hardships are the ones who get to stay, and can reach even higher places."
Kent Gor – A Mentor and a Friend
Raymond has met many respected teachers in the last five years. TVB executive Catherine Tsang (曾勵珍), producers Lee Tim Sing, Marco Law (羅永賢), and Mui Siu Ching(梅小青) have all helped him with his career at TVB. Most of all, he wanted to thank the veteran, award-winning actor Kent Cheng (鄭則士), who starred as his father in When Lanes Merge <情越雙白線>.
"Having the chance to work with Kent Gor is a kind of fate," said Raymond. "Before we collaborated, we would often come across each other at TVB studios. At that time, he already took the initiative to chat with me. He told me that as actors, we should always try to spend some time on getting to know each other in case we have to collaborate in the future. Filming a drama takes at least two months or more to complete. If it takes one or more months' time to finally understand and tune in the same channel with each other, the drama would already be near post-production by then. That is why he has a habit of watching different genres of television dramas to observe the acting styles and qualities of each actor. When there is a chance of collaboration in the future, he would know how to communicate with that actor, so their chemistry can yield more sparks."
A month before When Lanes Merge began filming, Kent invited Raymond over to his home to read over the script and their character designs. Raymond explained, "He taught me how to study the script, how to grasp the proper acting rhythm, and how to connect the smaller details between the role and the script. Even to this day, he is watching my performances. When he sees something wrong, he will not hesitate to call to tell me. He will even 'scold' me about it! He is both my mentor and friend."
Raymond's deepest memory of working with Kent was in a scene where Kent slapped Raymond several times in the face. Before filming started, Kent asked Raymond if he was willing to receive three slaps in the face. Raymond immediately replied yes without thinking. When the cameras officially rolled, Kent slapped Raymond ruthlessly without hesitation, and half of Raymond's face was bruised. One camera take finished the job. The result was perfect, and Raymond did not regret the experience at all.
"Acting is not the hardest part of the job. It is trying to get along with others," said Raymond sincerely.
With fifteen years of experience under his belt, Raymond can be considered a veteran actor. Since he made the choice of joining TVB, he had to leave all that experience behind. He admitted that it is not easy to let go of his past experiences to accept new opinions, but it is a sacrifice he is respectfully willing to take.
"No matter who they are, I will always listen to their opinions. When I first joined TVB, I knew the most important thing I had to do was to open up my heart's own window. When working with other actors, I would always say, 'If you think I'm doing anything wrong, don't forget to speak out. We can discuss it!' Regardless if I agree with them or not, it is important to take consideration of other opinions and advice so I can enlighten myself.
"When working on a drama together, the most important thing is teamwork."
Raymond: "Ratings are Very Important"
Many of Raymond's colleagues claimed that they do not care too much about their dramas' viewership ratings. Many of his colleagues also believe that the so-called "acting critics" in forums are nonsensical trolls, and their criticism should not be taken seriously. Raymond, however, does not agree.
Raymond explained, "Kent Gor told me that, as an actor, we should always be prepared. During filming, we should create a good relationship with the director and other crew members. When the drama is broadcasting, we should observe the audience's reactions, such as surfing through the opinions posted on discussion forums. It's as if we're giving ourselves some self-criticism after a contest. For example, when Gloves Come Off <拳王> was airing, many people said that my acting was very over-the-top in the first half of the drama. This was a risk. If the audience did not like my acting, they may not continue to support the drama. Later on, I went on more forums and found out that the audience had accepted my style. If the audience did not accept my style of acting and my portrayal of the role, this means that I made the wrong judgment in my acting, and I will definitely reflect on the things I have done wrong."
Raymond continued, "Television dramas are filmed to entertain the audiences, not just to entertain the actors. This is why I think ratings are very important. The ratings can prove if the audience can identify with the thoughts that the actors had of their roles during the filming process. This acceptance and identification is the reason why I'm still acting."
Source: Recruit Magazine via kuangaitvb.com
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A dedicated and hard working actor with very little recognition…he did not promoted heavily to get that major break through role with much fanfare or notoriety. I thought he had a good showing in "Bottled Passion" with Nikki Chow but it wasn't meant to be.
Like Raymond.. Hope he'll get more opportunity!
His best character has to be Tung Pun Sin in Bottled Passion. Top notch, especially the rice eating+crying scene! The others weren't as memorable, but he's definitely an established actor and has lots of potentials to only improve if given the support by TV station
His best character to me is Wu Ting Him in 'Sweetness in the Salt'. This has remain his most memorable TVB role for me.
that was the tole that made me fell in love with him lol
It depends who is marketable…seems Raymond W has been in longer than Raymond L but Raymond L has been riding the promotion train to stardom…
Others have to work twice as hard bc they don't have the right connections. LF best actor? haha feel sorry for Raymond W he has been robbed once again.
RL's dad is also a billionaire…i'm sure he gets more breaks than others.
No, he has less.
He has any?
Fox, my bad…not 1 billion…it's 2
I mean less breaks, not less assets.
Ooops, make that 20billion lol
Fox, don't be naive…i not saying he's not hard working & all but it doesn't hurt when your father is a multi-billionaire. Maybe Kate is staying single hoping to catch a big fish lol
His father may be a multi millionaire but look at poor LF, looking like he is sleepwalking lately. The effort is his own. Of course daddy knowing some big guns help a lot, but in the end he didn't just sleep and do nothing. He did work very hard. He just sleep during dating but when working he is working. Unless daddy buys TVB or daddy pays record company for him. Doubt it. I think his daddy would be thrilled if his career didn't take off, since he probably wants his son to run the business.
Sorry, didn't mean to downgrade the father. I meant billionaire.
I dun say that his daddy isn't a rich man and the fact is that he isn't only rich but also honoured in Xiamen (his family has the high honour in Xiamen as well as his grandpa is named to a library of Xiamen University). I only stated that he has less breaks than other ppl because it was said by all ppl worked with him :P.
Ladies, I didn't say he's not hard working. What im saying is his father being who he is & the connections he has definitely help his career big time. I'm sure he gets treated differently from other because of who his father is, you think producers & directors would raise their voice at the young master?
Btw, not that there's anything wrong with that…just part of the real world.
My dear, his family and his father is rich in XIAMEN, not in HK :). And also the fact that he dun have more breaks than others like you said and I just wanted to tell you so. Of course his father is rich and still rich, but you are overestimated his father's power.
He is an underated actor, capable of acting in main roles. Hope he will have more chances in the coming year
i agree. he does not look bad at all in real life functions quite cute actually but all his series he does not look that great and even if he looks great; they are mostly very BORING series that can never shine thru not like those heavily promoted ones out there. But i heard somewhere hes from a rich family so no worries he wont starve ahhahaa..lol..
The above is a great picture of Raymond Wong who probably used 10 bottles of fake tan to achieve that look. I love him as an actor but that fake tan is too much!
and I never see him as underrated actor. I feel he has been given good roles to flex his acting muscles.
"Later on, I went on more forums and found out that the audience had accepted my style. If the audience did not accept my style of acting and my portrayal of the role, this means that I made the wrong judgment in my acting, and I will definitely reflect on the things I have done wrong"
Wow he reads forums!
I don't say he's a bad actor but his gloomy eyes and all time tired face make me feel that this dude is a sick drug addicted. No offense.
I don't think he looks like a drug addict, just like someone who has been sick for a very long time and is still recovering from the effects. He is one of the best criers in TVB, and somehow there is this honesty with him that I believe everything he says. Love the way he speaks too, very old fashioned one word at a time way.
Drug addicts look long time sick too
Raymond does not look drug addict kind of sickly. More like after days have having drip on the hospital bed.
Offense taken…It is god's will that he was given that facial appearance and he has accepted it. To date, he did not have plastic surgery to make himself look artificial unlike other artists.
Plastic or not, he still look sick
Is his double eyelid natural? Doesn't look very natural to me but then it doesn't mean it's not. Just like how I feel for Linda's nose.
Anyway, I really like him in BP. Too bad the series was broadcast so long ago. I don't really like him in the past but grows to like him more and more. Same goes for Steven Ma and LF.
tired face? Go and take a good look of LF
At least LF look healthier without the sicky eyes
Well if you think his plastic face looks healthier then so be it.
Raymond W seems like a greek god compared to LF.
Pan is a Greek God
you must kidding, most actors look tired & pale without make-up…look at the amount of hours they work. Have you seen Kevin's latest nose picking, cigarette smoking face without make-up?
I never seen RW without makeup. The sicky impression he makes is through the series I watched, with make up on. Even with make up on, his face look sick, scare to imagine him without make up. KC's eyes does not look as gloomy and sick.
He has sad eyes, not sickly eyes. Anyways, that's your opinion. Check his fb page…there are pictures of him of work…he looks fine to me.
Off work*
Raymond W is much like Kenneth Ma, under rated and not heavily promoted. Although, they seem to enjoy the notoriety when the opportunity presents itself, they do not actively seek it portraying the image of humility and not self indulgence.
How promoted must one be to be considered underated?
If you think MM is underrated especially from this year, maybe we should consider to lower the standard of this word.
If Kenneth is underpromoted then it is weird why he is in the list of fav people that should Get BA award lol.
Kenneth Ma not heavily promoted? Who is the lead in 'Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles'?
LTS does bring out the best in these artists.
Hope he can leave TVB soon so his talent can be put in better use.
So true, he deserves Much more than what TVB gives him. Same goes to many other artists
His popularity was even worse when he was with ATV :P, then he soared after joining Txb. Where he can go? CTI – the big mouth but still can't have the license of free TV?
Lol haven't they started to promote their drama series already? A lot of series but no lisence, Nice!
Yup, they shot the TVBuddy (Txb's mascot) to promote for their series and artists, did some bashes to Txb and are still denied to issue a license by the government. It's predicted that the soonest they can have this license is middle of next year but it hasn't been ensured yet. Maybe they won't have it forever :P.
Latest info:
TVB pulling the puppet strings once again behind closed doors
Anyway CTI can always sell their quality series to mainland & other regions where the population appreciate real acting. CTI has other business ventures as well to back up their free TV channel ambition.
Good luck to RW if he does go to CTI.
@exoidus: Lolz, CTI had few series completed and let's see if they can sell any to China channels. And even if they can, if they only can sell to some small channels, their series won't be appreciated. Txb also sells their series to China channels. Astro and Starhub already signed with Txb so prolly say no to CTI.
So, maybe you will have to wait hopelessly :D.
No CTI's series is out yet then we can't know the quality or the so-called "real acting" :P. I only find it's funny of Ricky Wong to bash Txb nonstop but on the other hand, 99% of his artist list are from Txb.
I also dunno what in these artists' mind to shoot the TVBuddy like this. Seem to be very petty. Watever happened, Txb were their old house and this action means they won't hold a way back to go.
Crossing my fingers to wait for CTI's series. If these series are not good, I can predict what ppl will say.
Wrong series of small channels can still be appreciated by critical viewers with taste for good acting.
Ricky is not bashing the artists but their corporate culture (e.g. nepotism, abusing employees) and for treating the public like morons with their stupid noncreative series. He is actually doing the audience a favor for giving the talented artists a chance to show their skills.
Ricky:"I really want to know what they are thinking. Respect is the most important in this industry. You have to understand how to respect everyone, don't give them garbage" *thumbs up*
Plz using water guns on TVBuddy which represent the evil within the empire. I would have Justice Pao using the doggy guilotine on TVBuddy, LOL
Nah, TVB would beg them to come back if they have MV. All they care abt is money, money and more money.
TVB pulling the puppet strings stopped CTI from getting free license? Over estimated the power of TVB in HK.
In the end of the day, it's the policy making group.
p.s. Is CTI linked with any political party/back up in Beijing? It may also affect the reason why it's not being approved.
A few years back, SMG (Shanghai Media Group) expressed interest to buy Uncle Six shares. There was a furore in Legislative Council, protesting against such possibility because they do not want any Mainland China to influence (control) HK media.
Oh wow. I didn't know that TVB was once close to become CCTVB had SMG gotten hold of Uncle 6 shares
Has CTI phone you exoidus? Or Ricky still think you are not devoted enough? Too bad diet pill Goddess still loyal to TVB, may be she's just so naive, so silly.
Ok, let's see what are CTI's quality series. So far I dun see anything too special about the scripts of CTI. I can't wait to laugh if CIT's works are so much alike to Txb's, and it's likely happening. CTI is simply Txb's old wine new pot with big mouth advertisment.
Txb is definitely scared of losing audiences to CTI and other channels…lol. Look at how txb's veterans begging those big shots to come back and film low budget series like Andy Lau and CYF. Hope CTI will get the lic soon.. then RW's talent will be appreciated if he jumps ship.
=)) but too bad, Raymond Wong may deny to jump ship LMAO~. He is afraid that his ATV time will come back.
If can. I bet CTI also wants to invite the big shots =)), but they can or not, it's the matter.
Well it seems TVB & ATV have threatened to sue the HK Gov. bc it will be a danger to their survival. They claim the ad-pie at abt HKD 3 billion isn't enough to feed them all. Checked with another source and the pie was abt HKD 10 billion so it seems they are just playing the numbers to make a case.
Your guess is correct seems Ricky has some connection to the political party in China. Besides it's obvious that the policymakers are favoring TVB, being in the HK market for so long.
Still think it's just a matter of time before CTI gets the license. Every dynasty no matter how powerful comes to an end…
"Astro and Starhub already signed with Txb so prolly say no to CTI."
Can anyone verify if this is indeed the case? I mean, can TVB actually prevent Astro and StarHub from acquiring CTI series?
For Singapore there's also MediaCorp. I remember MediaCorp has shown ATV series before, so CTI shouldn't be too much of a stretch.
They have license agreements, maybe exclusive contract since they are now airing TVB series up to date.
He only achieved this level of fame due to tvb though. He's already tried movies and other networks.
He's not. TVB is pretty much is life savior. Despite his extensive years in the film industry, Raymond was a bad actor. Switching to TV really helped his career.
Glad to hear Raymond and Kent have such a good working relationship. They were excellent together in When Lanes Merge. Pity the series was under-promoted.
I like the lighter skin look, like how Louis koo use to look before the crazy tan, Raymond should just rock his pale skin! I hope he will be like Joe Ma, and get more leading rolls.
i agree, i don't care too much for the tan look either.
I like the tan actually, better than his previous skin color
I think that he is one of my favourite male actors haha
Ah, love Raymond! One of my favorite actors nowadays, especially after Bottled Passion (which I'm currently re-watching again for like the 3rd time…LOL!) I actually only started noticing Raymond after watching When Lanes Merge (since I stopped watching ATV series a long time ago) and he did an absolutely fine job in there – his chemistry with Kent Gor (another one of my favorites) was very real and convincing…loved their father/son relationship!
I actually don't feel that Raymond is underpromoted at all, though I understand why people may think that way – it's not TVB that's underpromoting him, it's just that Raymond prefers to stay out of the spotlight. I read an interview that he did earlier in the year (around the time when GCO was airing) where he said that he only accepts interviews during the promotional periods for his series and outside of that, reduces his media exposure to minimum levels – he said that after his son was born, he reduced his media exposure even more….so that's pretty much why we don't constantly see his face plastered all over the tabloids and such like other artists….
Definitely enjoyed reading the bit about Kent Gor -now there's a guy who has tremendous talent as well as a big heart! Almost every artist that he's collaborated with praises his work ethics and his enthusiasm for mentoring / teaching others….it's no wonder that he is so well-respected in the industry! The younger artists are lucky to get the chance to work with him!
He is smart, staying away from the spotlight also means staying away from rumours.
I like Raymond. Has versatility, humility, acting has lots of potential, and seemingly a humble hardworking person.
A very well written article about Raymond Wong. I quite like his characters in a few dramas. Hope he gets more better roles.
I like Raymond Wong. My fav character of his is Tung Pun Sin. His crying is so heart wrenching…
Maybe an article on the veteran artists willing to lend a helping hand by providing constructive criticisms/comments to younger artists would be extremely enlightening. I see most would not as they view the younger artists stealing their proverbial ricebowls.
aptos: How about the below article?
2009/05/21 @苹果日报
Rosy Business Chiang Bit Mou, Kelvin Leung 梁 証 嘉's Special Thanks to Steven Ma for His Pointers.
Kelvin Leung said: I was so nervous over this scene (epi 18) that I couldn't even eat my dinner the night before.
Kelvin expressed he wants to specifically thank Steven Ma. He said: Siu Hong Jeh (Kara Hui) saw that I couldn't eat my dinner. (at TVB cafeteria) She saw Mazai and asked him over to give me his opinion. After reading the script, he said the scene does pose some difficulty for me. Later, as if writing an attack strategy, he annotated specific parts of the script with notations and comments, such as: which words should be spoken loudly, which position will get the best focus on the eye expression. He even said he would return to the studio to watch me act out the scene. And later I found out he did come to watch me performed that scene. He said it was a wrap; he was surprised I could really let myself go.
However, other artistes may have their own points of view and ways of acting, even if you are a senior or a veteran your advice or pointers may not be well received, even seen as meddling by them.
感 謝 馬 浚 偉 教 路
演 戲 經 驗 淺 不 是 罪 , 貴 在 要 懂 得 虛 心求 教 , 梁 証 嘉 表 示 要 特 別 鳴 謝 馬 浚 偉 , 他 說 : 「 小 紅 姐 ( 惠 英 紅 ) 見 我 食 唔 落 飯 ,佢 見 到 馬 仔 ( 馬 浚 偉 ) 就 叫 佢 畀 意 見 我 , 佢 睇 完 個 劇 本 , 都 話 對 我 嚟 講 係 有 難 度 ,之 後 佢 就 喺 我 個 劇 本 上 面 好 似 寫 攻 略 本 咁 , 喺 一 啲 特 別 嘅 地 方 加 上 符 號 同 文 字 , 例如 邊 個 字 要 大 聲 啲 , 邊 個 位 對 眼 可 以 out focus , 之 後 佢 仲 話 會 入 廠 睇 我 點 做 , 事後 我 知 道 佢 真 係 有 嚟 睇 我 做 嗰 場 戲 , 佢 都 話 收 貨 , 仲 話 估 唔 到 我 可 以 咁 放 。 」
Actually I've read many articles of Damian Lau and Liza Wang guiding fresh newbies on the set. Liza Wang often regarded as fierce and diva-ish but from Eliza Sam and Bosco's account she sounds like a helpful veteran.
Fortunately, she learned valuable pointers from veterans Liza Wang (汪明荃) and Gigi Wong (黃淑儀). "Both veterans are very willing to teach newcomers. One time, Liza Jeh showed me how to act a scolding scene. Days later, she asked me how the scene went; I was very moved."
Expressing gratitude in Power Chan Kwok Bong's consolation, Bosco also thanked Damien Lau Chung Yan for his insight. "I was very fortunate to have Damien teach me so many things during the filming of Growing Through Life. He was very helpful. Prior to filming, we often discussed the script together over meals. He was very sharp and analyzed [the script and characterizations] deeply, spotting things which I did not even think of."
I think Bosco and Myolie did comment that Liza helped the newbies a lot when acting with her.
I think so too. Apparently notorious Ah Jeh wasn't that notorious after all?
Sorry I mean notoriously fierce Ah Jeh
"Liza Wang often regarded as fierce and diva-ish but from Eliza Sam and Bosco's account she sounds like a helpful veteran."
What do you expect the newbies to say? She was a total b*tch? I believe Liza has mellowed down. Several years ago, only Lydia Shum could get away with sorta criticising her or was it Eric Tsang? Well the old ones, not even Dodo Cheng could get away.
I liked watching Raymond in "SITS" and grew to like him just a lot more during "BP". Definitely a great actor, hoping to see more of him.
Never noticed him till BP. The scriptwriter must hate him to give him such an ending. He looks okay, and tall, can he sing? KM #2 maybe?
Like Raymond. He did well in The Other Truth, Bottled Passion. Ruco Chan was good in The Other Truth, carries the show, they say. Raymond's character carries the humour part of the show.
All Raymond need is a bloody lip to look unsickly.
An inspiring interview of Raymond! I like the way he shares his ups and downs in a humble and yet confident Kent is indeed a great actor. will support Raymond hope he will get nominated for this year's award!
Raymond is so awesome! You can tell he's a good person inside out, love him!


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I'm happy to report that the female oral sex post was one of our top stories of the day – even with the words "ick factor" in the subhead. My anti-obsession with worrying about whether we all look good enough for Penthouse is being addressed in a section on women and beauty on Sept. 22nd. And we're having a section on rape and sexual violence on Sept. 27th.
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We men love to talk about sex, but we sometimes need
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an adolescent level. Women, I have heard, also love
to talk about it.
Might as well concentrate on something
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