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Writer Joe Keatinge and artist Federico Dallocchio take on Starfire in the pages of "DC Universe Presents" #18, bringing readers a closer look at the Tamaran princess in the New 52.
Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie discuss their anticipated take on Marvel's teenaged team in "Young Avengers," featuring Loki, Miss America, Hulkling, Wiccan, Hawkeye and more.
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"24" actor and Allstate spokesman Dennis Haysbert has joined the cast of "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For," taking on the role of Manute, previously portrayed by the late Michael Clarke Duncan.
DC has announced fan-favorite artist Andy Kubert will fill in for regular "Batman" artist Greg Capullo for issue #18 in a story featuring character Harper Row written by Scott Snyder. The issue hits March 13.
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Artist Josh Medors, known for his work on "Frank Frazetta's Swamp Demon," and his creator-owned "Willow Creek," passed away at the age of 36 after a long battle with spinal cancer.
Marvel has reportedly begun the search for an actor to portray Star-Lord in James Gunn's "Guardians of the Galaxy" with a short list that contains "Boardwalk Empire's" Jack Huston, "Pushing Daises'" Lee Pace and more.
Slade Wilson, the deadly assassin known as Deathstroke the Terminator, has been announced as the newest playable character in NetherRealm's "Injustice: Gods Among Us" DC Comics-inspired fighting game.
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"X-Men Legacy" writer Si Spurrier takes on fan questions about his current run on the relaunched X-Men title and shares his plans for Legion, the mutant with many personalities.
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CFM certification will not be available soon
The ICMA Board of Regents tells that the CFM program will no longer be offered as of Dec 31, 2007 because of the inability "to find a sustained audience." They plan to focus on the CMA certification. "This new focus will enhance the value of the CMA." said Dennis Whitney, vice president-ICMA, CMA/CFM.
The CFM certification program was established approximately 10 years ago, and more than 4,100 management accounting professionals have earned the CFM designation. The ICMA and its parent, the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA®), will continue to support all CFM holders with appropriate member services, recognition of the CFM achievement, and the maintenance of certification records.
"This was a difficult decision for the Board, but we believe that the benefits to be gained by focusing solely on the enhancement of the CMA program will, in the long run, make the decision worthwhile. We again congratulate those who have earned the CFM and assure them of our continuing support." said John Brausch, chair, ICMA Board of Regents, CMA/CFM.
Those who are currently CMAs and those who are currently enrolled in the CFM program, will continue to have the opportunity to take the CFM examination until December 31, 2007. New enrollees who are not yet CMAs will be accepted into the CFM program until December 31, 2006 and will also have until the end of 2007 to take the CFM examination.
Read Frequently Asked Questions (.pdf) about these changes here.
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August 23, 2006
Covariance and Calculation of Portfolio Variance
Now, let's go to the next step - calculation of the expected return, the variance and the standard deviation of our portfolio, consisting of the two assets: 60% of the asset A and 40% of the asset B. Future returns of the assets A and B are considered as a random variables R A и RB.
Expected return of the asset A is 10% and the standard deviation is 8.66%. Expected return of the asset B is 15%, the standard deviation is 12%.
The calculation of the portfolio expected return is a fairly straightforward. But the calculation of the standard deviation and variance of the portfolio is more complicated, because portfolio variability (standard deviation) is not the weighted-average of the variabilities of the individual assets. Diversification reduces the variability of the portfolio, because the prices of different assets vary differently. In many cases, the decrease in price of one asset is compensated by the price growth for another.
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August 17, 2006
Calculation of the coefficient of variation
Let's consider the two asset portfolio with 60% of the asset A and the 40% of the asset B. Each security's future return is considered as a random variable (RA and RB). Our portfolio is a weighed combination of assets. The return of a portfolio is also a random variable and we can calculate portfolio expected return and the variance of the portfolio.
First, let's calculate the expected return and the variance for asset A. Assume, that the asset A has the following estimated rate of return distribution:
Rate of Return Probability
(-5%) 20%
10% 50%
20% 30%
The expected rate of return for RA is:
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August 9, 2006
Business Strategy
Answering the question asked in the comment, I decided to publish the link to the helpful article. "Business strategy" article outlines the different approaches to analyzing business units, product lines, ways to grow the business and so on.
I learned the definitions of star, cash cow, dog and question mark (BCG Growth Share Matrix) from the article, that was very helpful.
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August 4, 2006
Revised CMA Part 3 - passed!
Last Tuesday I passed Revised CMA part 3 exam "Strategic Management" with a score of 540.
I began the serious preparation in the middle of May, so it took more than two months. The understanding of concepts did not seem difficult to me, since some concepts were partially covered in part 1 "Business Analysis" and part 2 "Management Accounting and Reporting" materials (planning, bonds, ratios, etc.), and the Hock textbook presents the theory in a very clear way, as usual.
For the purpose of time saving during the preparation, I did not give much attention to the real options (only several pages that were in the Hock materials) and the calculation of covariance, hoping for only general questions on these topics.
While initially it seemed that third exam wouldn't be very difficult, I read a lot of messages from IMA email exchange that part 3 "Strategic Management" of the Revised exam was the hardest... and it definitely was. So I was warned and decided to focus on trying to make calculations more accurate and faster, and better understanding the concepts. This exam became a real challenge for me.
Continue reading "Revised CMA Part 3 - passed!"
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April 4, 2006
New HOCK Student Forums
I am glad to inform you, that Hock international announces New HOCK Student Forums. As mentioned in my blog many times, I like Hock's study materials for its intelligible explanations of the concepts. Thus, CMA/CFM candidates receive new useful on-line study resource. You have to be a Hock student in order to ask the questions, but you can read all forum's topics for free. I am sure that the amount of helpful information will increase very quickly, because Hock International, especially Lynn Roden, pays much attention to the communication with students, helping in study, answering the questions.
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February 3, 2006
CMA or CPA
I just received a link (Thanks, Denis Proskurin) to the small article about difference between CMA and CPA credentials "CPA or CMA?" by Dona DeZube. The key questions are:
What Do You Want to Do?
"If you want exposure to many industries and public auditing skills, CPA is the way to go"
"If you want to hang your hat in the same office every day and make a difference with one company, the CPA is good, but the CMA is extremely relevant."
Are You Qualified?
What's the Pay Differential?
Will You Be Competitive?
What Are Less-Obvious Advantages?
Then, you can take a small quiz "CPA, CMA or MBA? Which Credential Is Right for You?" and read the similar article "CPA or MBA?" by the same author.
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December 28, 2005
Simplex Algorithm. Example #2
In the previous example we considered the solution of linear programming problem using the simplex method. We modified initial problem into the standard maximization problem with non-negative right-hand side of the constraints equations.
Let us consider more general case of solving standard maximization problem with arbitrary right-hand side of the constraints.
Initial linear programming (LP) problem:
4х1 + 15х2 + 12х3 + 2х4 -> min
2x2 + 3x3 + x4 >= 1
x1 + 3x2 + x3 - x4 >= 0
x1, x2, x3, x4 >=0
Convert initial LP problem to maximization LP problem:
-4х1 - 15х2 - 12х3 - 2х4 -> max
-2x2 - 3x3 - x4 <= -1
-x1 - 3x2 - x3 + x4 <= 0
x1, x2, x3, x4 >=0
Let S1, S2 >= 0 are slack variables.
Rewrite the constraint inequalities as equations by adding these variables:
-4х1 - 15х2 - 12х3 - 2х4 -> max (objective function)
0x1 - 2x2 - 3x3 - x4 + 1s1 + 0s2 = -1 (constraint equations)
-x1 - 3x2 - x3 + x4 + 0s1 + 1s2 = 0
x1, x2, x3, x4, s1, s2 >=0
Set up the initial simplex tableau (Click to see full size image):
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December 18, 2005
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Web visibility is a great advantage for professionals, so you can try your writing skills here. Maybe your articles in this blog will be the first step to your own professional web resource.
Lately I've been very busy at work and I can't pay as much attention to this blog as I'd like to. That's why I want to remind you the following - you can always send me your own articles for publication in this blog.
I'll be glad to receive articles with the descriptions of your personal exam experience, thoughts about the certification importance and comparison of different financial certifications.
The articles, context of which consists of brief, clear and elegant statement of some theoretical aspects, simple explanations of complicated notions are also interesting for me. You can also send visual examples, which are properly illustrating the theory.
It often happens so, that some theoretical fragment doesn't "want" to be learned, but then a kind of insight happens and everything becomes clear. Tell me about issues, which seemed to be very complicated at first and the perfect solutions of such a problem you managed to find.
It'll be also very interesting to get to know about your ways of learning great number of information, concerning formulas, theory, and legislation.
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December 6, 2005
Quantity variance is the sum of mix and yield variances
The Quantity (Efficiency or Usage) Variance is the difference between the actual material (labor) usage and the standard usage for this level of output, multiplied by standard price.
Quantity Variance = (Standard Quantity for Actual Output - Actual Output) * Standard Price, or
Quantity Variance = (SQ - AQ) * SP
When there is more than one input, we calculate Quantity (Efficiency) Variance for each input individually:
In this situation, the Quantity (Efficiency) Variance may be caused by two different factors:
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An Uncanny Update with Matt Fraction
An Uncanny Update with Matt Fraction
Trask, a character Scott Lobdell helped create in the mid-90's will be introducing 'Proposition X'—a bill that proposes a ban on mutant reproduction. In regards to Proposition X and how it echoes the recent Proposition 8—an amendment to the California constitution that eliminates same-sex unions, Fraction said, "You know, I've officially become one of those writers that writes something and then—a couple of months later—it really happens. I thought only Grant Morrison and Alan Moore wrote things and then they actually occurred." He added, "This is one of the dilemmas of writing contemporary science fiction; we started planning and writing out these stories close to two years ago. Simon Trask and Prop X had been written into our plans before I had even heard of Prop 8," he chuckled, "Were I a California resident—that may have been different; it's just one of those strange synchronicities."
When asked about the challenge of potentially cramming such a broad spectrum of characters into one monthly book, Fraction laughed, "Ultimately, I just writes 'em. Nick [Lowe] and Axel have to edit the sucker. I think we all like each other […] there's a great deal of camaraderie and team spirit amongst us—everybody wants to help everybody else out and pitch in. The goal is to make the strongest line of X-comics and the most entertaining events. Let's be honest, the X-Men are the coolest characters in comics. Hands down, they have the best costumes and the coolest powers—it's just the unassailable truth." When asked about cohesion with the other X-title writers, Fraction commented, "There's a lot of communication; everyone is kind of aware of what's going on in everyone else's book and we all just kind of do our best to pitch in and keep track of what's going on. It's not hard for me to drop Mike Carey an e-mail or for [Marc] Guggenheim to drop me a line with a question about characters A, B, or C."
The conversation turned towards the recent return to stories displaying the breadth and depth of continuity in the X-books; Fraction remarked, "We're doing this in a way—if you're an 'X-fanatic' like most of us working on the books were at some point in our childhoods and you are in fact reading everything—you'll start to see the method behind our madness."
In regards to the mutant extinction, and how even the X-Men have weaknesses due to the extreme decline in the mutant population; Fraction remarked, "You know I got to my first real fight scene—in issues #501 through #503—and it dawned on me that the X-Men were deficient in certain areas. They were chasing Empath in a car because there wasn't anyone fast enough to keep up with him. I made a note to myself that we needed to get someone who was fast on the ground."
Asked if the X-Men will find members to fill that gap with the current conditions, and if the Marvel Universe finally heading towards an event the level of 'Days of Future's Past' or something far worse, Fraction's tone was grim, "Oh something much, much worse—for a couple of reasons. Mainly, the marrow of that previous storyline has been sucked to the bone; and now we've come up with something much more terrible."
And Dark Reign maybe the sign of those darker times ahead, as Fraction spoke of Emma Frost's rise to prominence amongst the X-Men and her role in Norman Osborn's cabal, "[Emma] is starting to keep secrets from Scott—they're keeping secrets from each other, actually. That's never good in a relationship," Fraction said. "Scott has been raised his entire life to be a general and now he's paying the burden of being in charge of this entire race of people—and she's kind of become a co-chair to the X-Men with Scott; and, in a way, she's doing the same thing. When Osborn came to her with a position in his cabal, she took it—not knowing what Scott is up to—she saw an opportunity. Her entire life arc, if you look back to her earliest appearances in Uncanny, she's always been about the training of the future generations of mutants and protecting them even when she was in the Hellfire Club."
Fraction also talked about the current members of what he called, "The X Club": Beast, Dr. Nemesis, Madison Jefferies, Dr. Rao, and Archangel—and the potential for more fringe science based storylines, saying, "The X-Club roster is complete for now. I think this is a wonderful group of characters and if fans like what they're seeing I'm sure there will be more potential storylines for these characters in the future. I just finished writing issue #512 which is an X-Club centric 38 page done-in-one adventure. It may just be the craziest comic I've ever written."The discussion turned to the idea of the done-in-one story and if the industry would be better suited by producing stories that the casual, less-experienced reader could engage without the burden of months of serialized story. Fraction stated, "That's a misnomer—just because #512 is a single story doesn't mean they shouldn't want to check out #513 as well. I think continuity is a beast and all but it's the consistency of the storytelling that's the most important aspect of these books. There are ways to bring people in without the burden of all of decades of continuity. I'm always seeking new ways to do that without making a character seem completely neurotic with needless exposition." He continued, "There are rewards for the people who enjoy the heavy continuity—Simon Trask is a good example. Most readers may not know who he is—but the long time readers can remember that he's been in the background before. Dr. Nemesis is another great example. Only three people might get the joke, so to speak, but it's those three folks who are going to high-five us at conventions for using a rare character that only they remember." Closing out the conversation about Marvel's premiere mutant team, Fraction was asked about the challenges of connecting with characters—with special regard to the characters he felt he was not able to connect with so readily. Fraction mentioned several characters that he enjoyed writing; but, when it came to the few he had difficulty with he was honest, "It wasn't until I wrote the scene with Storm and Emma that I really felt like I had connected with Storm—that I knew who Storm was." He added, "Iceman is someone I wanted to use more—but I hesitated initially to let the Manifest Destiny story take place…so I've barely touched him. Those are the two I've had the most trouble with—but you'll be seeing more of both of them in the second year."
Uncanny X-Men #507 is due in stores on March 18th.


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Fiesta Friday/Real Party - Silly Socks Pajama Party
I have to say my favorite part was the invitations...info was printed on the back asking guests to come in their favorite pajamas and silliest socks. I had this image of everyone taking home cute little bags filled with goodies, and when I spotted these bags at Michael's, it was kismet, they were perfect, even down to the party's color palette. I added each girl's initial and a felt flower to jazz them up.
The tables were decorated like, what else, beds? There were so many great inspirations to pull ideas from; the Hostess, Giggle Dust Parties, Party Wishes...We saw these pillows at Dollar Tree and just had to have them, they now reside in the birthday girl's room. I know, I can't get away from those tissue poms....and gotta give a shot out to Stem Parties for the cereal jar centerpiece, I totally 'borrowed' the idea.
Since we were having breakfast, we had to set up a waffle bar of course, with all the fixings. Dad was a short-order cook that day, making waffles and an amazing strawberry compote, cereal, and juice. Sorry, no food shots, the waffles looked like waffles, and they were snatched up with the quickness.
Thank you Wilton I decorating class for upping my piping skills...
We had two activities making shower gel and of course, silly socks. Thanks to a few tips from reader Cheryl, (messiness, staining, everything for a perfect craft!) I found great shower gel kits. I printed out cute labels to add to the clear bottles and made up little recipe cards so they could mix and match coloring and scents to make it their own. Somehow, I actually HAVE a picture of me at an event...here I am madly funneling shower gel. Don't you love my Nick & Nora PJ's? Hubby hates them, said they look like hospital scrubs. Well, I guess when I wear them, we know how our night will end. Plain white socks received personalization with puffy paint. They make great non-slip socks. Word to the wise, puffy paint is messy and permanent pretty much the minute it hits the material. Wish I knew that before they got all over the tablecloths. Oh, and they take a couple of days to dry, so not a craft for the impatient. The girls made some amazing designs, and I swore I took a shot of them all laid out and drying, but I guess not.
Oh, what else did they take home you ask? What else went into their adorable bags besides their shower gel? I set up a little shopping area of cookie jars filled with little bottles of lip gloss, lotion, candy jewelry and rings so the girls could go shopping. Sorry, no pix of that either. Our schedule went off wack and I didn't get a change to take a shot of it.
I'm always taking shots before the insanity, but I just had to sneak in an after-shot...Not sure why there is that one lone little cupcake there...we started opening presents and I guess it was forgotten? Thanks R for letting me go overboard, I know the girls had a blast!
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What a cute FUN party. I LOVE the bed table decor with the pillows.ReplyDelete
It looks like it was a huge success!
so much fun & I love your pjs!ReplyDelete
this party is to die for cute! love it!ReplyDelete
I just saw this party on "Catch My Party" site...guess I missed it when you originally posted it. It looks like it was a hit!!! :)ReplyDelete
Is that Crepe paper strips hanging on your wall? THAT i LOVE!
What an adorable party! You must be a lot of fun :)ReplyDelete
If you get a chance tomorrow, I'd love for you to link up to my Not "Baaad" blog hop!
love your tables! too cute. and i'm super impressed with your cupcakes - those roses are HARD! well done.ReplyDelete
OMG!! My daughter's slumber party is this Saturday and her "bed" is already made!! Just like on your party!! How funny!!ReplyDelete
I would wear something comfy. Maybe some pajama pants and a tshirt. Or if you have those "lounging" pants. If it's hot, I'd wear shorts. Thanks for sharing the useful information.ReplyDelete
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Skowhegan police continue search for missing man
Vaughn Giggey last seen on Friday
The Maine Warden Service is helping the Skowhegan Police Department in the search for a man missing since Friday.
Family members said 40-year-old Vaughn Giggey was last seen on Friday around 10 p.m. when he left his apartment to walk to his mother's house on Chamberlain Street in Skowhegan. His mother said Giggey didn't show up.
He also did not show up for work on Monday.
Skowhegan Police Chief Ted Blais said search efforts will resume on Tuesday morning. The warden service has searched wooded areas around the location where Giggey was last seen.
Anyone with information about Giggey's whereabouts can call Skowhegan police at 207-474-6908.
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MARIETTA - Quick action by a Boy Scout is being credited with saving the life of a friend Sunday evening.
Brayden McAfee, 11, of Newport joined Boy Scout Troop 501 in February and over the last two months his Scoutmaster and grandfather, Terry McAfee, had been teaching the troop basic First Aid, tourniquet tying and how to use the Heimlich maneuver on a choking victim.
"I knew I might be able to use that training sometime in my life, but I never thought I would need it so soon," Brayden said.
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Brayden McAfee
His mother, Jamie McAfee, said Brayden and three other children were playing outside during a visit with some friends in the Newport area around 6 p.m. Sunday when Brayden suddenly burst into the house, shouting "Steven. Steven!"
"He looked so petrified, I knew something was wrong," Jamie said.
She said Brayden shared hard candy with the other children. But one of the youngsters, 7-year-old Steven Smith, began running with a jawbreaker in his mouth and had sucked the candy into his windpipe.
"He couldn't say anything and was gasping for air," Brayden said. "I was scared out of my mind."
Remembering his Boy Scout training, Brayden wrapped his arms around Steven's middle and gave him a couple of gentle squeezes.
"I didn't want to break his ribs or anything," Brayden said.
After three unsuccessful tries, he laid Steven on the ground and struck the youngster on the chest.
"Then the jawbreaker popped right out, and he began coughing," Brayden said. "He was still conscious. If he had been unconscious I would have started CPR."
He ran back into the house, closely followed by a red-faced Steven, who grabbed a drink of water.
"We asked Steven if he was all right, but he just said he was OK and asked if they could go back outside and play," Jamie said.
Steven's mother, Ashley Francis, said both boys were "freaking out" when they first came into the house.
"It really scared me, I was terrified. And Brayden looked like he was almost in tears," she said. "I'm so thankful he knew what to do. And I've told my children time after time not to run with anything in their mouths."
Francis said Steven was doing fine Monday night, thanks to Brayden. She added that her son had hopefully learned a hard lesson about running with candy in his mouth.
"Needless to say, he hasn't had any hard candy today," she said.
Brayden said he's glad he was able to remember his grandfather's training and encourages other young people to take the time to learn some lifesaving skills.
"You just never know when something like that might happen," he said.
Jamie said scouting is almost a family tradition, noting when Brayden becomes an Eagle Scout in a few years he'll be the 12th family member in several generations to earn that honor.


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0-677 Crochet flower to decorate a glass in "Cotton Viscose" by DROPS design
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0-677 Crochet flower to decorate a glass in "Cotton Viscose"
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Just wanted to ask what on earth are you on about? . This site has given me a wealth of knowledge & advice since i joined in 2008. I don't think you understand that this is a BABY site not a bloody HANDBAG site.
If your stalking this site as m,uch as you say,you'll realise that all the women on here are on our own personal journey's through ttc & motherhood. For some women things don't work out & i feel that this site helps those in that situation get through the hard times & gain support from other serious users.
I'd never ask you anything cos you don't understand at all how or what we're all going through.


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Walk Two Moons
by Sharon Creech
Walk Two Moons Chapter 27 Summary
Pandora's Box
- The next day, Sunday, Phoebe goes home, where Mr. Winterbottom tells her that her mom called Mrs. Cadaver to tell her that she is safe and sound.
- This makes Phoebe think that Mrs. Cadaver has kidnapped and murdered her mom. She tells her dad they have to call the police.
- Mr. Winterbottom agrees to call the police if they haven't heard from her mom by Wednesday.
- At school on Monday, Phoebe gives a report on Pandora. She attacks Ben's mythology presentation for being full of errors and false information, and tells the class the Pandora was in fact a good, positive gift from the gods to humans.
- The gods made Pandora an incredibly curious creature, and then they gave her a box and told her not to look in it. She opens the box (of course) and unleashes all of the evils of the world.
- But, in addition to the evils of the world, the box also contains hope.
- As she tells this story, Phoebe infuses her description of Pandora with descriptions of her own self. Strange.
- Sal imagines another box – one filled with all the good things in life. And if that box has one evil thing tucked away at the bottom of it, it would be worry.
- That night, Sal wants to call Phoebe and tell her that Mrs. Winterbottom left for her own reasons, reasons that had nothing to do with Phoebe.
- At this point in her story, Gram and Gramps chime in and agree with Sal – that Mrs. Winterbottom's leaving had nothing to do with Phoebe.
- Sal realizes that the same might be true of her own mother. Maybe her leaving had nothing to do with Sal, either. This is a big realization for our girl.


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Jonathan Gold takes his zillionth trip to Downtown's Lazy Ox Canteen, this time to soak up the cooking of new chef Perfecto Rocher, who is, "as every Lazy Ox server will tell you, a third-generation paella chef from…outside Valencia, the cradle of paella." After a history report on the slow-poached egg of Mugaritz leyenda Andoni Luis Aduriz, Gold announces that Rocher's $31 version could "haunt your dreams," while his declaration that "the woodsy funk of the truffles is pure sex" will most likely haunt our's. While Rocher's cooking "will not strike you as much of a departure" if you're a Josef Centeno follower, he is enlivening the place with his salpicon, boca bits, octopus tentacles, and "grilled squid, set upright like a line of chessmen on vividly green vegetable purée." And of course, he's gearing up for his own paella place in Santa Monica and giving sneak peaks every Monday with a preparation that makes it "impossible to think of it being richer, the flavor more concentrated, the individual grains chewier or more distinct." [LAT]
S. Irene Virbila points readers to her three favorite restaurants for smoked salmon dishes, encouraging everyone to get their hands on Petrossian's smoked salmon eggs benedict (with caviar for extra indulgence) and Huckleberry's smoked salmon platter. She also warns that the days of Spago's smoked salmon pizza possibly are numbered, while we learned that some exceptions might be made for the well-prepared. [LAT]
Patrick Kuh takes us through the history and $1.5 million upgrade of Water Grill, a balancing act of pubby "pitchers of beer" and "subway tiles" with "well-stuffed leather seating" and a dark fishing pole-topped mural that "looks more art installation than maritime kitsch." Of the "quiet authority" of chef Damon Gordon, Kuh writes that he's "got classical chops but a contemporary outlook," resulting in a "dichotomy" that finds excellent renditions of both Dover sole and Virginia black bass in a formula that "works." Everything from the fish tacos to the oysters ("still the best in the city") have the reboot looking fresh, though a few dishes, like the shrimp Louie at $28 "don't live up to the cost." [Los Angeles Magazine]


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The Atlanta Braves' promising season came to a disappointing end on Monday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated them 4-3 in Game 4 of the NLDS.
Unfortunately, losing in the postseason has been a common trend for the franchise over the years. According to Tracy Ringolsby of MLB.com:
Eight consecutive postseason series lost. That's the second-longest streak of postseason failure in history, but while the Chicago Cubs' failure in 10 consecutive postseasons was spread over 88 years (from 1910 through 1998), the Braves have seen eight postseason opportunities go for nothing in the last 13 years.
Though there is no obvious solution to fix the Braves' ongoing postseason struggles, the team should boast another impressive rookie class in 2014. Despite the lack of more impact talents such as Evan Gattis, Julio Teheran or Alex Wood in their system, the organization still houses several intriguing prospects that should contribute in some capacity at the major league level as early as next season.
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Sunday, 22 January 2012
Move Over Lord Sugar!
So how are we all? Good I hope. Now you want to know what the hell I've been doing. Deep breath, brew and fag time, because I've been up to an awful lot.
First, small child. Unfortunately she's still in Ireland with Batman (big sad face) but on the positive, she's doing ok, Batman is actually friendly to me these days, he even apologised for being so horrible for so long (THUD! Yes I too fell off the chair at that one), and she comes to visit loads, which is great because it means now that I get all the nice bits and the nice child, and he gets the daily rubbish of dealing with a pre teen that likes getting her own way.
Next, The Foreign One. Well he still isn't for going away. All very bizarre indeed considering that his supposed other half knows about me. I've refrained from doing the get down and dirty stuff with him, which in some ways I think is worse. If it was all just about sex then you'd just call him a wandering bloke, but this seems to be more of a caring sharing kind of thing. I know it's wrong, but I do like the company and I suppose the getting caught thing is his problem. I could just change my number and email to get rid of him, but I don't think that would get rid of him. As for that poor girl, well, if turning a blind eye works for her then it's pretty certain to all blow up and end in tears some day. We shall just wait for that day to arrive. And besides, I don't have the time these days to sort out my non existent love life.
Which brings me on to my next point. I'm too busy because I quit my horrible day job and I've now started my own business! I'm a fully fledged business owner! More shock hey.
One dark and horrible day in work, well ok that was every day, but this particular one I just decided that I'd had enough. I couldn't stand the bullying and back stabbing anymore, and I handed in my notice. Yep, just like that, with no job to go to. Brave or stupid, either way I had to do something really quick. And I did.
I've always had a huge interest in girlie, pretty, beauty things so I thought what better way to combine my love of all things pretty with my own business. So in the middle of a massive recession, economic downturn and retailers dropping like flies, I decided to open my own shop, selling all things pretty and beauty like. Thus confirming that I am actually stark raving mad. Who in their right mind would open up as an independent retailer in the current economic climate? Yes, that mad person would be me.
But you know what, I love it. Some days are good and some days are bad. Some days I'm rushed off my feet and some days it's dead. But on the whole things are going ok. Could do better, but hey, I'm sure a lot of small businesses would be happy with ok and ticking over at the moment. January is a crap month for everyone so to hold your own during a quiet time I suppose is good going. And I've lots of great things on the horizon. I've put a little clue in the picture above as to what it is I do, and no, before you ask, it's not a real cake.
I do seem to spend a lot of time now reading trade publications and watching the news of retailers going bust and what can be done to boost the economy. I don't do online sales, mainly due to costs involved, but what I have noticed is that consumers have a huge lack of choice on the high street. It's no wonder that many are going bust given that what they offer is rubbish. I probably do ok because I have a unique product that isn't sold in every shop in town and it's at an affordable price. But when I look at the other high street shops around me I can kind of understand why people aren't shopping in their town centres much anymore. It's a great shame, and it probably will only get worse for many retailers. God love poor Mary Portas who makes some fantastic comments and generates great ideas, but unfortunately she's battling landlords, councils and consumer confidence. So for my part, please love and support your local independents and buy UK handmades!
Ok, economics for the day over. I'll do my brownie guide promise now and do my best to blog more and actually do a few more interesting things to get you all hooked on my latest goings on. But for now, I've got the books and ordering to do and come up with a plan for some marketing stuff. It's all glamour and sparkle at the rough end of owning your own business. So move over Lord Suagr, Yummy Mammy is on the up!
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In the middle of economic hard times and an exodus of young folk, the rural community of Crossing Trails has seen better days. The McCray family feels the town's worry on the horizon, and son Todd sees an increase in the number of dogs taken to the local animal shelter. Todd must face some big challenges, but at least he's got the love of his family and his loyal lab, Christmas. A Christmas Home (Crown Publishers, 2012) is a novel by Kansas homesteader Greg Kincaid, author of A Dog Named Christmas and Christmas with Tucker. In this excerpt, the McCrays are on their way to an important town-hall meeting, setting up the tension in this heart-warming pet story about the strength of rural communities.
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People would look at the old black Lab and say, "Christmas. That's an unusual name for a dog."
In the beginning, George would explain how the Lab was supposed to have been a temporary holiday guest, a brief fostering project to help out the local animal shelter. His youngest son, Todd, thought the name Christmas was a good fit. Now, nearly four years later, the dog had found a permanent home with the McCray family, and George was inclined to lean down, hug his canine friend around the neck, and say, "Best Christmas present I ever got!"
Christmas was resting his head on Todd's lap in the backseat of the car as they drove down Main Street that evening. George's wife, Mary Ann, and Todd chatted back and forth about the weather — lightly falling snow, smoky gray skies, and a low howling northwest wind. George, a pragmatic sort, smiled at the notion, but wondered if they shouldn't have named the lab Elmer, like the glue. The dog bound and knitted his family together.
The elder McCray tried to park in the small municipal lot that flanked the west side of Crossing Trails Town Hall, but it was already jammed with cars. The turnout for that night's town hall meeting was going to be huge, particularly for a town of less than two thousand residents. So much was hanging in the balance.
George turned back onto Main Street and drove north for two more blocks before finding a space in front of what had been the barbershop but was now a Dollar General Store — a sign of the times. Though many older businesses like the hardware store and the diner had managed to hang on, the growing number of discount stores suggested that the town's better days were visible only in the rearview mirror. Once within this tiny six-block area they still called "downtown" there had been a bakery, a movie theater, clothing stores, a Ford dealership, a furniture shop, and much more. Still, the Crossing Trails Chamber of Commerce boasted thirty-four members. The town just had to survive, George thought. Right? Any other answer seemed inconceivable.
Many of the original stately brick buildings had survived, but there were also plenty of newer, cheaper-looking steel-and-concrete structures, quite a few sporting for rent or sale signs. George was continually amazed at the way the town had changed, particularly in the last several years as the exodus of young people from the rural farming community continued. At least his children, all living within driving distance, had not strayed too far from the McCray homestead. Todd was closest of all.
"Looks like a good turnout for the meeting," George observed.
"As it should be. People are worried." Mary Ann buttoned up her coat and collected her purse from the floor of the car. She turned around and poked at her son's knee.
"Let's go."
Todd undid his seat belt and started to get out of the backseat with his headphones still attached and his iPod playing a Scotty McCreery tune that he did his best to adopt as his own. Once completely out of the car, he broke out with the chorus, "I love you this big!" As Todd stretched out his arms, Mary Ann stepped into his embrace, and they repeated the lyrics together. Mary Ann smiled at life. Being a music teacher and having a tone-deaf son was beyond ironic.
George opened the other rear passenger door. When Christmas jumped out, he snapped a leash on the dog's collar and gave him a gentle pat on the head. "Good boy. You've got work to do tonight, don't you?"
There was an unusual urgency to that night's town hall meeting. Earlier in the week The Prairie Star — Crossing Trails' newspaper, once daily, but now weekly — had reported that the mayor would discuss the town's latest economic setback. After fifty years, Midwest Trailer and Hitch had officially called it quits. Horse ownership was at an all-time low, as were trailer sales, and the town's largest employer was going out of business.
The survival of Crossing Trails was being threatened by a combination of factors that could be overcome only by an intense collaborative effort. Severe cost-cutting measures were inevitable, and everyone knew it. The lead story in The Prairie Star indicated that services that had once been taken for granted were now at risk. Like a virus at a day care, the rumors spread up and down Main Street in the close-knit town. People had moved right past worried and were dashing toward panicked.
Reprinted from A Christmas Home by Greg Kincaid. Copyright © 2012 by Greg Kincaid. Published by Crown Publishers, a division of Random House, Inc.
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As long as I can remember, Lutheran World Relief has been in the background of my faith life. My home church, All Saints Lutheran Church (ALSC) in Phoenix, Arizona, stays very involved in the Lutheran communities, highlighting LWR's work whenever they can.
Every year at Christmas, my dad buys me a goat through LWR Gifts. Several years ago, he saw what he refers to as "The Goat on a Plane Video" in church. What he really wanted to do was try to bring a goat onto his next flight, but my step-mom convinced him to participate by supporting LWR Gifts instead.
Mornings at home always smelled like Fair Trade coffee. My parents buy it when there is a Fair Trade booth in the narthex of our church. Annually, ASLC buys coffee, tea and chocolate in bulk and sells it to the congregation. My parents recently took over the booth themselves because they were so excited about my new involvement with LWR.
I remember Sundays when LWR was featured for their monthly special offering. I now know that those donations go to fund meaningful programs and partnerships in 19 countries throughout Africa, Latin America and Asia.
ASLC is not the only church I have attended in my lifetime, but I know I have never attended a Lutheran church that did not have a quilters' group. LWR Mission Quilts are important in the midst of disaster and unrest when people need to keep themselves or their families warm, not to mention how they bring US Lutherans together to form meaningful bonds among members.
When I started looking for post-graduate careers in marketing, all I knew was that I wanted to find a good transition from college to the real world, and I did not want to sell insurance. What I found was divine guidance.
In the midst of applying for corporate positions, I found a year-long position in marketing and communications at Lutheran World Relief, through the Lutheran Volunteer Corps. I knew I had found the perfect fit. It gave me an opportunity to have hands-on work experience, live with other recent graduates and work for a meaningful cause with people who are all dedicated to making the world a little bit better place to live for everyone.
In the few short weeks I have been here with LWR, I have worked with all of the areas that have impacted my Lutheran life for so long. LWR is working to bring more LWR Gifts than ever to people in need this Christmas season. I have easy access to order my own Fair Trade coffee for my new home. I have heard first-hand accounts of how the offerings of US Lutherans affect the lives of real people all over the world. And I have seen the engraved bricks of Lutheran quilting groups from all over the country.
For me, LWR came with a new city, new roommates and colleagues, and my first experience with a 9-5. So far, I love everything about it and the adjustments have been fairly easy, but change usually does take time to sink in.
I know that even though this year is full of new beginnings, God has a plan for my life, and this is just one step of my future. "For I know the plans I have for you" says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11)


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The standard entertainment work permit can be obtained by filling out Form DLSE-277, which you can see a thumbnail on to the right. You can also download a copy by clicking here or by visiting the Downloads section of this web site. DLSE stand for the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.
The top half of the form is the child's personal information, including permanent address and vital statistics (height, weight, etc.) The bottom half of the form is divided into two separate sections: One for the school and then a physicians statement.
The school section must be filled out if the child is at a grade equivalency of first grade and has not yet graduated or received a GED from high school. If the child is not yet in first grade, then the parent must provide one of the following:
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2. The child's baptismal certificate
3. A letter on hospital letterhead attesting where and when the child was born
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Children who are schooled in a setting other than a traditional school environment (home schooling, tutor, etc.) must obtain written verification of their education level from the school district or the county office of education where the child lives.
If I child has been emancipated from their parents and have not yet reached their 18th birthday, a work permit is still required. Emancipated minors may sign for themselves in the Parent/Guardian box.
The completed application must be mailed in to the nearest DLSE office. Faxed applications are no longer accepted.
Work permits are only valid for six months at a time. They must be renewed.
There is no charge for applying for a work permit.
Any questions should be directed to your nearest DLSE office.
Out of state minors need their most recent report card or letter from school.
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I recommend registering your child's domain name as soon as your child a) works as a principal character in a TV show or film (has a credit on screen) or b) signs with an agent or manager. The reason for doing this as soon as possible is obvious: there are people out there who register domains of newcomers at the earliest opportunity. If you think to yourself "but my kid isn't famous yet" you are kidding yourself. There is a segment of the population that will immediately notice a new girl or boy on a TV show and immediately start posting their name around the Internet for other people to see.
So what is a domain name and how do you register one?
A domain name is the "internet address" you use to find a particular web site. The domain name for the web site you are on now is "kidsinthebiz.com." A popular domain name for a search engine is "google.com." Most actors will register their domain name as "firstnamelastname.com." There are also domain names that end in .us, .tv, .net, .org and hundreds more. Concentrate on the .com extension.
Can you register a domain name if you don't even have a web site? YES! In fact, many parents will simply register their child's domain name and "park" it – not use it, just so somebody else can't take it. They may or may not ever make a web site, but they know that somebody else can't pretend to be their child with the domain name either.
One of the best places to register a domain name is a place called Go Daddy. It's a funny name but one of the best. GoDaddy.com is known as a domain name registrar, a place to register domain names. Once you are at their site, type your child's name (wthout spaces) into the "Start Your Search Here" box and click on "Go."
If the domain hasn't been taken yet, click on Continue. You will be asked to buy a whole bunch of stuff you really don't need so click on "No Thanks" to continue. You will then be asked to buy even more things, so just click on Continue again. You may have some things auto-selected for you like "Traffic Builder" – uncheck it and click on Continue again.
Eventually you will get to a checkout page that will have you double-check everything to make sure it is correct, as well as choose a payment method. If there is anything else in your cart besides the domain name, remove it! For 2 years it should only cost you about $18.40.
You can choose to pay by PayPal or by Credit Card. Select which one and then also put check marks into the boxes saying you have read the agreement and terms of service. (I suggest actually reading them too, although they are pretty standard) – then click on Checkout Now.
The next section will require you to put in personal information. IMPORTANT – this information will be public, and once it is out there, people CAN bring it uyp again even if you change it. For the telephone number I would suggest your agent or managers number, NOT your private home phone number. Cell phone is also fine if you don't mind – but you will probably get calls on it. For address, again put your agent or manager's address, or a post office box if you have one. If you put your real home address, remember this will be available for everybody to see.
Continue the checkout process. Once everything is done, that is it. Your domain is now officially "parked" and will be on the Internet in 4-24 hours. When people call up the domain name in their web browser, they will see godaddy's "parked" page. If you ever build a web site for your child, or have someone build it for you, you will need to modify the settings in the GoDaddy control panel. Your web designer / web host should be able to help you with that.
Securing your child's domain name early means it won't be stolen later. Use your own judgment for when you feel it is the right time. Remember, if the .com is taken, you can try one of the other extensions, but even today, nothing is as good as a .com.]]>
1. Stop using your child's social security number on their resume.
It use to be commonplace to use a social security number on a resume so producers, directors and casting directors could refer to you as a number when you go in for an audition. This is no longer the case. When your child signs in for an audition, there will be a spot for their SAG number. If they are not in the Screen Actors Guild, leave the box empty or ask the receptionist if they can use another number.
2. Change your phone number.
Once your phone number is listed, it will remain in online directories and even print directories for a long time. Simply changing it to be unlisted will not stop people from finding it out and calling you at home. Obtain a new number and keep it unlisted.
3. Check your child's fan mail carefully.
Once your child has appeared on a TV show or in a movie, they will start to get fan letters. While this may seem neat at first, you must be careful when allowing your child to read the letters that come in. Look over the envelopes carefully and notice strange addresses. Letters from prisons oftentimes are marked "Inmate Mail" or have a strange address that looks like a PO box.
4. Take your own digital cards to your photographer.
When it is time to get your child's photographs done for their portfolio or comp card, ask if you can bring your own digital card for their camera. If the photographer still shoots on film, make sure that their session fee includes giving the negatives to you. By protecting the raw images of your child, you will help prevent their likeness from showing up on online auction sites tomorrow or in years to come.
5. Audit an acting class.
Instead of shelling out the full fee for an acting class you have heard about, ask the instructor if your child can audit their class. Most will say yes. You should be skeptical about those who will not allow your child, and a parent, to sit in on a class or two.
6. Don't looks for agents in the mall.
If you get a flyer asking you to bring your child to the mall to meet with a talent manager, run the other way. Many of these companies make their money by charging outrageous fees for photographers and showcases. They thrive on signing hundreds of kids, hoping one of them happens to make it big.
7. Do your homework.
Never stop learning about the entertainment business. Read books on child actors, auditioning, acting technique, and biographies of former and current child stars. Attend workshops and seminars in your area.
8. Provide a support structure for your child.
During the course of your child's career, they will turned down many times for different reasons. It is important to have both internal and external support mechanisms for your child to turn to when they need to talk or vent their frustrations.
9. Avoid leaving comments on fan web sites.
While at first it may seem neat when you see the first web site dedicated to your child, but avoid contacting the maker of the site or leaving feedback in a guestbook or forum. Your computer information can be tracked fairly easily, allowing them to get even more personal information.
10. Register your child's name as a web site domain name.
As soon as your child books that new commercial, TV show or movie, register your child's name as a "dot com" immediately so somebody cannot steal it out from under you. Registration services are under $10/year at most places, so it will be a cheap investment in your child's safety.
Most of these items involve common sense, but you will be surprised how easily they are forgotten when your child has a chance at stardom. Keep your wits about you and remember your number one priority is the welfare of your child, not booking the part.
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You may have seen the reports on the news for "Unclaimed Money" web sites that are run by the state. By visiting these sites, you can search for money and property that was seized by the state because they didn't know how to contact the person who was entitled to it. This is similar to the Unclaimed Coogan Account database.
In its simplest form, the Coogan Law was enacted to put aside a percentage of a child's earnings from their show business career into a special bank account that was "untouchable" until the child reached 18 or 21 years of age. Unfortunately, for the first 60 years of the law's existence, it mainly applied to long-term, multi-picture contracts which became fewer and fewer. It did not cover commercials, day players on episodics, or any small roles.
The law has been revised several times, and as mentioned, we will be featuring a series of articles on the new law in later articles. It is complex, and full of language that can be confusing. It was because of this confusion that millions of dollars in Coogan Accounts lay abandoned and unclaimed.
The Actor's Fund of America has been charged with providing a database for the unclaimed Coogan money at its web site, http://www.unclaimedcoogan.org. By providing any part of a name, you can search the database for funds held by The Actor's Fund, and also submit claims for the held money.
Several famous child actors can be found in the database – the result of Coogan Accounts being set up at a time when their career was just getting started – and then forgotten. The best way to make sur eyour child's name never appears on this list is to keep your contact information with your union current, and to be informed about the Coogan Law, and when you need to start an account.
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Including their residual checks.
What are residuals? Basically residuals are further compensation paid to performers for the re-use of a motion picture or television program they have appeared in. Performers are entitled to residuals if they are classified as a principal performer, which includes singers, stunt coordinators, pilots, dancers under Schedule J and other performers designed under the principal agreement.
Residuals are paid to those performers ever 30 days after an airdate for television non-syndicated airings, four months for syndicated airdates and shows that are under basic cable agreements are paid quarrtlery. A full list of residual due dates can be found at www.sag.com.
If you think you are due residuals, but have let your membership in the guild expire, or have not kept up your contact information, you can search the SAG Unclaimed Residuals Database for your name. If your name is found, it will give you precise instructions on how to fill out the paperwork to claim your due residuals.
The number one lesson is:
Keep your contact information with your unions current!]]>
There are only a few books that have stood the test of time when it comes to acting technique. One is Audition by Michael Shurtleff, and one of the other most prominent best-sellers is A Practical Handbook for the Actor.
The book is co-written by Melissa Bruder, Lee Michael Cohn, Madeleine Olnek, Nathaniel Pollack, Robert Previto and Scott Zigler. It is based upon a series of workshops by acting coach David Mamet.
The book emplores the reader to consider what is in the actor's control and what is not. Worrying about the success or failure of a play or motion picture is futile, the authors explain, because as long as you control the things you can, the rest is simply out of your control and will happen if it means to happen.
Likewise the authors do not believe in the word talent, adding it to the list of things outside of the actor's control. The moral of the book is put forth in its opening pages: the job of the actor is to live truthfully under the imaginary circumstances in the production.
There is a reason this book is used in theatre classes ranging from art schools to college campuses – it works. The lessons in the book will teach actors to find the truth in the scene they are performing and to identify the specific actions in the production and why they are doing them.
A highly recommended book, and a steal at $9.95 on Amazon.com.
Buy A Practical Handbook for the Actor now.]]>
Perhaps in a response to one of the previous articles here on kidsinthebiz.com, CastSAG.com Discloses SAG Membership Numbers, the Screen Actors Guild has officially suspended the service, which could have been used to acquire personal data from its members.
Previously on the castsag.com web site, you could search for a member of the union, and could then figure out the member.s SAG membership number from the URL query string that was returned. This .magic number. is often used in verifying membership in the guild and for signing in at auditions. It is also used to update personal information such as mailing address with the guild.
Having this information on a SAG-sponsored web site was a very bad idea, and it is unknown how many celebrity.s SAG membership numbers have now been leaked out into the public.
The service, which was originally intended to allow casting directors easy access to contact information, has now been incorporated into the SAG 24/7 web site, and requires a Casting Director ID code to access the database. Since I do not have a casting director key code, I am unable to determine if the member.s SAG number is still present in the results.
I would like to formally thank the Screen Actors Guild for recognizing the severity of this issue and the potential impact it had on performers of all ages, especially the security of its young performers. The speed at which the guild acted to construct a more secure system is commendable and appreciated.]]>
The first question you should ask yourself is: Does my child really need a personal manager? In my book, Kids in the Biz, I outline several career indicators that help identify if a personal manager is even needed. In essence, if the day-to-day aspects of the business such as managing auditions, callbacks, going over residual and production payments and other business tasks are getting too much for you to handle, it is wise to look for a personal manager who can help you in those areas.
Many parents at this stage find themselves working more and more on their child's career, and consider the possibility of quitting their job and becoming their child's personal manager. Some may even think "If I'm going to give away 20%, might as well be to me." This is WRONG and could lead to DISASTER.
Personal managers, especially those listed with the Talent Managers Association, rely not only on their business sense, but also on the contacts they have in the business. It is not very easy, or recommended, to jump in to your child's career and call yourself a personal manager – it is more than just a title.
So how can you tell the good managers from the bad? As with anybody you meet, there are good manager and bad managers. A good place to start is looking for a manager who is a member of the Talent Managers Association. There are also books on acting that list talent managers and agents in the appendixes. A great one to look for is the Hollywood Representation Directory.
Managers I would recommend staying away from are a little more difficult to define. Generally, I would stay away from any agent or manager who solicits YOU. You should be the instigator in finding a personal manager, anybdoy who approaches you in a mall, over email, at an acting class or convention, or even on the street, should be scrutinized carefully. As much as I embrace the Internet, reject meeting with a manager just because you like their web site, or the web site of their clients – casting directors don't care about how a web site looks.
While most legitimate managers are members of the Talent Managers Association, there are also some good managers who are not. Don't let members of the TMA be an end-all criteria for meeting with a manager. Meet with your prospective manager with your child and see how they interract with you. Your best guide when choosing a manager is your gut feeling. If you have other people you know in the business, ask around. If you have an agent, ask them if they have heard of the manager. DO YOUR HOMEWORK.
The actual process of getting a manager is too large of an article to post in this one. Bottom line is – be careful. The manager you choose will be a part of your child's life for the next 6 months – year or longer. There are always ways to break a contract, but it is best to identify potential problems before they happen.
For many years, the most common way background performers joined SAG was by getting three union vouchers. When you work on the set as an extra, usually through one of the bigger extra casting agencies, you receive either a non-union, or union voucher. For adult actors, this would be Central Casting for union, and Cenex for non-union, however they are both the same company.
Getting a union voucher on a project instead of a non-union voucher was supposed to be the luck of the draw. Countless books on the subject would say "pay attention to what is happening on the set, and look for opportunities for the 'bump.'" A bump is a specific action or lines given to an extra that will make them deserve a union voucher.
Unfortunately, since the goal for every actor was first to get into the Screen Actors Guild, the voucher system became corrupt. Friends of the assistant directors and the cast got preferential treatment, people were paying off decision makers with bribes, in short – it got ugly, and guild membership swelled.
SAG decided to revamp the system which would still use the union vouchers to an extent, but would assign points to specific things, other than acting, that would have to be totalled before a new member could join. For instance, you would get X many points if you attend a guild meeting, X amount of points if you helped distribute flyers for an upcoming initiative, etc.
As of today though – the system has not changed.
The official line from the guild is as follows:
The new system will provide two separate routes to Guild membership via background work: 1) Union (Covered) or 2) Non-union (Non-covered) work on SAG Signatory projects. A performer may also achieve points towards membership by participating in other designated activities that raise professional standards and support the basic aims of the Guild.
According to the SAG web site, there is a transition committee working to put the new joining requirements into place. The question on everybody's mind is – when?
Until that happens – you are eligible to join the Screen Actors Guild after receiving three union vouchers, and paying the initiation fee. Other ways to join the guild are still in place, including having a line in a motion picture or television show.
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Cenex Casting – non-union, adult
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A talent voucher is a time-card that you fill out when you are on the set of a television show or motion picture. It contains information such as the name of the show, production company, the time you arrived on the set, any additional compensations, and your basic rate of pay.
When an actor appears as a background performer, they will be given either a union or non-union voucher. These not only differ by the name across the top of the voucher, but they are also different colors. Click on the picture to the right to see an example of a talent voucher we have created exclusively for this web site. (It is in Adobe PDF format.)
Vouchers are usually handed out to the background performers when they arrive on the set, handed back in, and then handed out again at the end of the day. They will come pre-printed with your child's name, the time of the call, the date, the production company, the order number, and the name of the show. In addition, the basic rate box will also be filled in with the approriate amount depending on whether it is a union or non-union voucher.
At the completion of the filming or taping you will be given the voucher back, and you will be expected to fill in the boxes for Work Hours and Set Dismissal. The assistant director may or may not have you fill in the meal periods and meal penalties amount, as well as any bonuses for bringing multiple pieces of wardrobe. You will also need to sign for your child under "Employee Signature."
Once you are satisfied the voucher is complete, do not just hand it in. Show it to the person collecting the forms and ask if you got everything correct. Hand it in and then leave the set. Do not hang around to watch the other filming.
Understanding how vouchers work and how to fill them out can help relieve the stress associated with your child being a background performer for the first time. If you have any addition questions, please feel free to email us.
Related Information:
Central Casting – union, adult
Cenex Casting – non-union, adult
Kids! Background Talent – Kids


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She Walks in Beauty
by George Gordon, Lord Byron
Night and Day, Dark and Light
Symbol Analysis
The contrast between night and day, and dark and light, is the image that sets up the whole poem. But, as we point out in the "What's Up With the Title?" section, this contrast is a startling image: we're not used to comparing beautiful women to "night," we're used to comparing them to "summer's days," like in Shakespeare's Sonnet 18. But Byron turns that convention on its ear, and suggests that it's the harmony of two contrasting opposites, like night and day, or light and dark, that make something (or someone) really beautiful.
- Line 1: This is where the basic simile of the whole poem is established: the beauty of the woman is "like the night."
- Line 2: There isn't any punctuation on the end of the first line so, as you're reading, you should be sure not to pause there. Places where the sentence spills over onto the next line, instead of ending or pausing at the line break, are called enjambments. Check out the alliteration in this line – the repeated cl sounds in "cloudless climes" are very musical, and the repeated s sound, or sibilance, is rather soothing.
- Line 5: "Tender light" is an odd expression, isn't it? "Tender" describes a tactile sensation, while "light" is something you see. Mixing up the senses like this is called synesthesia. It's as though the woman's beauty is so overwhelming that the poet's senses short-circuit, and he feels things he usually sees.
- Line 6: "Heaven" is personified in this line – after all, the sky can't really "deny" anyone anything, so the poet is giving it attributes of a human being.


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Seven people were killed in upstate New York on Wednesday after a trailer unhitched from a tractor-trailer and collided with a minivan, said Cortland County Coroner Whitney Meeker.
There were eight passengers in the minivan. One man was taken to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. Meeker said she did not know his condition, other than "he is alive," as of 10 a.m. Thursday morning.
Three of those killed were adults and four were children under the age of 10. Police were not releasing names or specific ages of the victims and did not yet confirm the causes of death Thursday morning.
"The seven bodies are being autopsied today and tomorrow," Meeker said. "Obviously, it's going to be trauma-related."
The two people traveling in the tractor-trailer were not injured.
Around 6 p.m. Wednesday, the tractor-trailer was traveling south on a rural two-lane highway, Route 13 south of Syracuse, in Truxton when the trailer allegedly disconnected, crossed the center line and struck the minivan. What caused the accident is still under investigation, Meeker said.
Meeker said the victims were from the surrounding areas, describing Truxton as a "wide spot in the road, a very rural community with a nice bunch of people."
"There was a lot of confusion last night," Meeker said. "The only word that fits it is devastating. The devastation was severe and extreme."
Local police did not release information about the tractor-trailer Thursday morning, including the driver, company and what kind of load it was carrying.
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The family Zygophyllaceae includes several hundred plant species in around two dozen genera. Species in this family live in tropical and warm climates, especially in arid (and sometimes saline) habitats. Most species are shrubby, but some grow as small trees and some are herbaceous. This family includes a number of well known species. Caltrops (Tribulus terrestris) is widespread in the Old World and is now widely naturalized in the New World as well (where it may grow over large areas, sprawling over the ground and producing an abundance of hard, spiny nutlets, and is generally viewed as a noxious weed). The Creosote Bushes (Larrea) are drought-tolerant shrubs highly characteric of the deserts of the North American southwest and South America (the common name refers to the creosote odor that emanates from the plant). (Mabberley 2008)


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Community-wide festivities set at Placid Lakes
LAKE PLACID - First Baptist Church of Placid Lakes, 16 Cleveland Ave. N.E., will host a community-wide Easter egg hunt 2-4 p.m. April 12.
There will be lots of prizes and candy.
Everyone is invited to come meet the Easter bunny and Cookie from Sweet Frog.
For information, call 465-5126.
Family Easter celebration
SEBRING - A family Easter celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to noon April 19 at St. John United Methodist Church, 3214 Grand Prix Drive.
Activities include egg hunt, crafts, face painting, cake walk, cookie decorating, popcorn, snow cones and the telling of the Easter story.
For information, call 382-1736.
Giant egg hunt set
LAKE PLACID - Lake Placid Temple Church of God, 51 Lake June Road, will host a giant egg hunt with 10,000 eggs, bounce houses, games and grilled hamburger and hot dog lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19 for all area children.
There is no charge.
For information, call 465-4931.
Fire department egg hunt
SEBRING - The DeSoto City Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual Easter egg hunt with fun and games at 9 a.m., followed by the egg hunt at 10 a.m. April 19.
The Easter bunny will arrive on the fire truck to visit with children.
A photographer will be on site for Easter photos.
The fire department's Station 19 is located at 6800 W. George Blvd.
For information, call 386-6755.
Hallelujah egg hunt
SEBRING - The Hallelujah egg hunt will be held at 11 a.m. April 20 at Sebring Church, 4514 Hammock Road.
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Over the weekend I attended the International Federation of Volleyball���s (FIVB) 2007 World League matches in Chicago. Team USA prevailed over Italy both Friday and Saturday evening. I had never observed international volleyball before; it was exciting to watch athletes of that caliber perform.
The World League is an annual tournament created by the FIVB in 1990 to boost international interest and competition in volleyball. Last year, $20 million in prize money was distributed among 16 participating teams and individual, high-performing athletes.
Team USA now has a commanding lead in Pool B, which is comprised of USA, France, Italy and Japan. Should Team USA qualify for the final round of the World League, they will head to Katowice, Poland, in mid-July and attempt to capture their first-ever World League title.
If you have never experienced watching the national volleyball team compete, I would encourage you to do so. They put on a thrilling show and play in venues that allow you to be extremely near the action. The next U.S. appearance on the men���s schedule is September 14, for the NORCECA Championships in various locations across the United States.
The 2007 World League annual volleyball tournament is coming to the United States. Along its three-week world tour, it will be making stops in Green Bay, Portland and Chicago.
Created in 1990, the World League is the longest and richest of all the international events organized by the FIVB. In 2006, $20 million in prize money was distributed among 16 participating teams from five continents.
The World League was created to promote volleyball by establishing a competition that would appeal to audiences all over the world. International competitions involving top volleyball teams (i.e., the Olympic Games, the World Championship) take place in four-year cycles, and were usually confined to a host city or nation. Conversely, the World League was designed to be played on a one-year basis, with a system of rotating cities that allowed every team to host a number of matches in the preliminary round.
Historically, Italy has been the dominant team in the World League, winning the gold eight times -- the most of any country. I became a big volleyball fan in college while following Loyola University���s nationally ranked men���s team, so I���m very excited to be able to check out the U.S. men���s national team compete against Italy, the second-ranked team in the world.
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QuickFont only show shadowsPosted Thursday, 28 November, 2013 - 19:10 by Operator in
Hi everyone,
This is my first post here, first of all I whant to congratulate you for this projects (OpenTK and QuickFont), they are amazing and works very!
I´m triyng to print text with quickfont but it seems it only print the shadow os the text.
I allready try to put GL.Disable(EnableCap.Texture2D); that I see in this topic http://www.opentk.com/node/2628?page=2 but no success...
this is my code:
GL.Clear(ClearBufferMask.ColorBufferBit | ClearBufferMask.DepthBufferBit);
//draw some data ....
QFont qf = new QFont("Fonts/times.ttf", 50.0f);
qf.Options.Colour = new OpenTK.Graphics.Color4(250f, 0.2f, 0.2f, 1.0f);
//Write the text using QuickFont
GL.Translate(Width * 0.1, Height * 0.1, 0);
qf.Print("PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP", QFontAlignment.Centre);
glControl.SwapBuffers(); // This is needed
sorry for my english...
Thanks all!
I solved the problem!
Just need to set polygon mode to to Fill ;)
GL.PolygonMode(MaterialFace.FrontAndBack, PolygonMode.Fill );
Oh yeah, I've had this happen to me several times.
It's one of the downsides of the bind-to-edit design of OpenGL.


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