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Legare JM Modaff P Iskandar BJ Pauli RM .
Syringomyelia in hereditary multiple exostosis. Am J Med Genet A. 2016 Nov;170(11):2956-2959
[PubMed ID: 27480811]
Pauli RM .
Letter to the editor: Response to two recent articles regarding achondroplasia. Am J Med Genet A. 2016 Apr;170A(4):1099-100
[PubMed ID: 26753848]
Jurgens J Sobreira N Modaff P Reiser CA Seo SH Seong MW Park SS Kim OH Cho TJ Pauli RM .
Novel COL2A1 variant (c.619G>A, p.Gly207Arg) manifesting as a phenotype similar to progressive pseudorheumatoid dysplasia and spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, Stanescu type. Hum Mutat. 2015 Oct;36(10):1004-8
[PubMed ID: 26183434]
Dessoffy KE Modaff P Pauli RM .
Airway malacia in children with achondroplasia. Am J Med Genet A. 2014 Feb;164A(2):407-14
[PubMed ID: 24311312]
Hoover-Fong J Sobreira N Jurgens J Modaff P Blout C Moser A Kim OH Cho TJ Cho SY Kim SJ Jin DK Kitoh H Park WY Ling H Hetrick KN Doheny KF Valle D Pauli RM .
Mutations in PCYT1A, encoding a key regulator of phosphatidylcholine metabolism, cause spondylometaphyseal dysplasia with cone-rod dystrophy. Am J Hum Genet. 2014 Jan 2;94(1):105-12
[PubMed ID: 24387990]
Borovik L Modaff P Waterham HR Krentz AD Pauli RM .
Pelger-huet anomaly and a mild skeletal phenotype secondary to mutations in LBR. Am J Med Genet A. 2013 Aug;161A(8):2066-73
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Pauli RM .
Achondroplasia . 1993;
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Dwyer E Hyland J Modaff P Pauli RM .
Genotype-phenotype correlation in DTDST dysplasias: Atelosteogenesis type II and diastrophic dysplasia variant in one family. Am J Med Genet A. 2010 Dec;152A(12):3043-50
[PubMed ID: 21077202]
Pauli RM .
Stillbirth: fetal disorders. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2010 Sep;53(3):646-55
[PubMed ID: 20661049]
Raca G Artzer A Thorson L Huber S Modaff P Laffin J Pauli RM .
Array-based comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH) in the genetic evaluation of stillbirth. Am J Med Genet A. 2009 Nov;149A(11):2437-43
[PubMed ID: 19876905]
Greer KJ Kirkpatrick SJ Weksberg R Pauli RM .
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome in adults: observations from one family and recommendations for care. Am J Med Genet A. 2008 Jul 1;146A(13):1707-12
[PubMed ID: 18546283]
Ghebranious N Raggio CL Blank RD McPherson E Burmester JK Ivacic L Rasmussen K Kislow J Glurich I Jacobsen FS Faciszewski T Pauli RM Boachie-Adjei O Giampietro PF .
Lack of evidence of WNT3A as a candidate gene for congenital vertebral malformations. Scoliosis. 2007 Sep 23;2:13
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Pauli RM .
The natural histories of bone dysplasias in adults--vignettes, fables and just-so stories. Am J Med Genet C Semin Med Genet. 2007 Aug 15;145C(3):309-21
[PubMed ID: 17639591]
Walters BA Raff ML Hoeve JV Tesser R Langer LO France TD Glass IA Pauli RM .
Spondylometaphyseal dysplasia with cone-rod dystrophy. Am J Med Genet A. 2004 Sep 1;129A(3):265-76
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Flynn MA Pauli RM .
Double heterozygosity in bone growth disorders: four new observations and review. Am J Med Genet A. 2003 Sep 1;121A(3):193-208
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White AL Modaff P Holland-Morris F Pauli RM .
Natural history of rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata. Am J Med Genet A. 2003 May 1;118A(4):332-42
[PubMed ID: 12687664]
Hancock S Pryde P Fong C Brazy JE Stewart K Favour A Pauli RM .
Probable identity of Goltz syndrome and Van Allen-Myhre syndrome: evidence from phenotypic evolution. Am J Med Genet. 2002 Jul 15;110(4):370-9
[PubMed ID: 12116212]
Gallagher CL Waclawik AJ Beinlich BR Harding CO Pauli RM Poirer J Pandolfo M Salamat MS .
Friedreich's ataxia associated with mitochondrial myopathy: clinicopathologic report. J Child Neurol. 2002 Jun;17(6):453-6
[PubMed ID: 12174969]
Michalski ST Porter J Pauli RM .
Costs and consequences of comprehensive stillbirth assessment. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2002 May;186(5):1027-34
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Andover Town 4 Amesbury Town 0.
Andover Town went five points clear at the top of Wessex Division One on Tuesday after a straightforward victory over Amesbury Town at the Portway.
Three first half goals and a fifth consecutive clean sheet were the positives on a night where hard graft had provided a remarkably good pitch on which Town took full advantage.
Manager Neil Benson had a full squad to juggle and once Lewis Benson had threaded an inch perfect ball through to Michael Dixon to lob Danny Harrison on five minutes the result was never in doubt.
Callum Coker glanced a header wide for Amesbury who were two down on 15 minutes as Benson found Dixon and his cross shot was tucked away by Oliver Yates.
Harrison saved from Benson and Dixon then Alex Dockree and Cole Hinchcliffe went close before Jordon O'Donnell put Tom Riddell in and the youngster calmly made it 3-0.
Lloyd Foot then hit the post and Benson's rebound was somehow kept out as Town went for the jugular in a fine first half.
Amesbury replaced the injured Harrison with teenager Paddy Creese at half-time and they showed they were in no mood to roll over as Riddell was clattered on the restart and was carried off.
Claudio Herbert replaced him and he too came in for some stick as Amesbury had four men booked by referee Colin Hopkins, three in quick succession for crude fouls on Herbert.
Tom Western found room to bring a superb save out of Michael Weatherall before Town made it 4-0 with the best move of the match on the hour.
Benson fed Yates wide on the left and his cross was dummied for Dockree to crash home from 15 yards.
In truth the last hour, plus the ten minutes of injury time, were an anti climax but the job was done.
Benson accentuated the positives saying: "It was a local derby and was keenly fought which is what we expected but young Riddell ended in hospital and Claudio, Lewis and Dixon were all clattered.
'We have scored 22 goals, kept four clean sheets and taken full points since moving to the Portway which is table topping stuff."
'The superb pitch was a testament to the expertise of Ian Lucas who looks after the pitches for Southampton at Marchwood and St Marys and without him we would be struggling to play any games."
Tomorrow weather permitting New Street host the local derby in the league at Foxcotte Park then on Monday Ludgershall Sports are the visitors to the Portway in the rearranged Andover League Open Cup tie.
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The world's best striped marlin fishing may be right at your doorstep.
By Rick Gaffney — March 2002
They say that dozens of striped marlin per day is an average catch, and some boats report releasing more than 50 billfish in a single day. Others report even more. Magdalena Bay, on the Pacific coast of Baja California, has long had a reputation for being the ultimate destination for striped marlin fishing, which is why I'd jumped at the chance to visit there when Tom Ellsworth, Riviera Yachts' San Diego dealer, invited me to take a closer look. We met in Cabo San Lucas, at the southernmost tip of the long, arthritic digit known as Baja California, and after the setting sun had painted extraordinary pastels in the sky behind Cabo's famed arch, we clambered aboard Team Riviera and cast off for the roughly 250-NM trip north.
It was immediately apparent that our 43 Riviera would be an excellent vehicle for our adventure. Solidly built, ergonomically practical, and well-thought-out, she has the range, accommodations, and open-ocean capability to run hard and fish effectively for several days. Powered by a pair of 635-hp Cummins QSM-11 diesels, our 43 had all the speed we could use. As I would learn over the next few days, that power, along with Twin Disc electronic controls, provide remarkably agile maneuvering, especially in the thick of the striper bite.
A smoky gray dawn opened the next day, and at first light we hung out some lures and started fishing while still south of our intended destination. As we neared Islas Magdalena, the radio was crackling with input from skippers who appeared to be racking up impressive catch numbers on other boats. We spoke to Capt. Rich Hamilton, who was delivering the 73-foot Knight & Carver Mil-So-Mar to Cabo with some friends from the San Diego Marlin Club when they were hijacked by packs of striped marlin.
This article originally appeared in the February 2003 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.


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DETROIT - There was graphic and shocking testimony Monday at the preliminary examination hearing for Roger Bowling, the suspect in a double murder and mutilation case.
Bowling is charged with murdering 42-year-old Chris Hall and 32-year-old Danielle Greenway in their Allen Park home last month.
He is also charged with dismembering the bodies and throwing those body parts into the Detroit River on Detroit's east side.
Sgt. Dean Rademaker, of the Detroit police dive team, was called to the scene when the first report of body parts in the river was made.
On the witness stand Monday, Sgt. Rademaker described what he could see from the breakwall.
"We observed legs, hands, what appeared to be a sheet, what appeared to be a human head and there also was a couple of items in bags we observed," Rademaker said.
Relatives of the victims said Bowling was a house guest at the Allen Park home. They said Bowling might have been motivated by jealousy.
Bowling is charged with murder, mutilation of a body, tampering with evidence and a firearms violation.
Testimony in the preliminary examination hearing resumes Tuesday.
-- Danielle Greenway and Chris Hall
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text: Deprecated: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is deprecated, use preg_replace_callback instead in /home/easchool/public_html/forum/Sources/Load.php(225) : runtime-created function on line 3 A friend's departure | School of Evolutionary Astrology Message Board Message Board Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.Did you miss your activation email? Aug 20, 2017, 07:00 PM HomeHelpSearchLoginRegisterReturn to website School of Evolutionary Astrology Message Board » Discussion » Evolutionary Astrology Q&A » A friend's departure Pages: [1] Go Down « previous next » Print Author Topic: A friend's departure (Read 2927 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. marilyn Member Offline Posts: 2 A friend's departure « on: Jun 27, 2009, 07:34 PM » Hi everyone. A very young friend (just 30) who I have known from my meditation/spiritual group passed away suddenly and I am wondering if anyone may have some insight around his departure. This was a deep loss for our group. He was visibly strong and healthy, and even after an autopsy the cause of death is still unknown. He simply went to sleep and never woke up again - approx. June 5th or 6th - we're not really sure. This happened one week prior to our annual meditation retreat in Utah which he always attended. My teacher's words best describe him - "He dealt with every single person in his life with kindness, humor, respect and openness. He touched every person he knew in a profound way, but was never patronizing, because he truly recognized that his spirituality did not make him better than anyone else." His birth data is: September 4, 1978 12:59am, Torrance, Calif.Thanks to all for any insight you may have. Logged Lia Active Member Offline Posts: 131 Re: A friend's departure « Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2009, 06:14 AM » Hi Marilyn, I am really sorry for the loss of your friend...there are several possibilities (as I see it) for this event...Would it be possible that you provide a bit more data regarding his overall life? Like did he have a partner? Did he have any religious upbringing? What he was doing for a living for example....i.e. do you know anything about his life other than the meditation group? If these question may not feel appropriate for you at this time, sorry, then of course don't answer them. It's just that EA is based on correlation and observation relative to the soul's actual reality in the life, and relative to inner reality they live in i.e. their actual consciousness...which includes evolutionary state...what you saying suggest he was either in or transiting to the 1st spiritiual...but I can't be sure of course from the very little bit you shared... For a chart itself is a 'blueprint' which gains real meaning only if it is applied properly relative to the existing reality of the individual soul...So if you would be comfortable to give a little more details about your friend (and if you have knowledge of the kind) that may help in interpreting the chart and the event more correctly...Again, I am truly sorry for your loss...Blessings, Lia Logged stephen Active Member Offline Posts: 155 Re: A friend's departure « Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2009, 06:28 AM » Marilyn,I just wanted to post to say that I am sorry for the loss of your friend.Additionally, I wanted to state that in my opinion if there is a group which can help you to better understand this issue through your friend's chart, the knowledgeable members of the EA Community would be that group.Blessings upon You,Stephen Logged Rad Admin Most Active Member Offline Posts: 2134 Re: A friend's departure « Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2009, 09:26 AM » Hi Marilyn,Quote from: marilyn on Jun 27, 2009, 07:34 PMHi everyone. A very young friend (just 30) who I have known from my meditation/spiritual group passed away suddenly and I am wondering if anyone may have some insight around his departure. This was a deep loss for our group. He was visibly strong and healthy, and even after an autopsy the cause of death is still unknown. He simply went to sleep and never woke up again - approx. June 5th or 6th - we're not really sure. This happened one week prior to our annual meditation retreat in Utah which he always attended. My teacher's words best describe him - "He dealt with every single person in his life with kindness, humor, respect and openness. He touched every person he knew in a profound way, but was never patronizing, because he truly recognized that his spirituality did not make him better than anyone else." His birth data is: September 4, 1978 12:59am, Torrance, Calif.Thanks to all for any insight you may have. There were quite a few exact aspects of transiting planets to his natal chart on the night of his transition. First, too, the transiting nodal axis: the transiting S.Node in his 2nd, the N.Node of course in his 8th in Aquarius. His natal S.Node was of course in Pisces in his 10th, and on that evening the transiting Uranus, the ruler of the transiting N.Node, was exact to that S.Node. The Neptune transit, in his 9th and in Aquarius, was exactly inconjunct his natal N.Node, and the transiting Venus was also making a inconjunct to that N.Node, thus making a transiting 'finger of god' to that N.Node. Within these transits the transiting Sun in his 12th, was also exactly opposed his natal Neptune in his 6th.It was also exactly trine his natal 4th House Pluto. The Mars transit was also exactly trine his natal Saturn, and Venus was exactly square in Jupiter. My sense of what happened is that during the 'sleep' state he went into what is called a 'super conscious' dream. These kinds of dreams can happen to any of us. In a super conscious dream we, in essence, go into the higher realms, the astral realms in most cases. In many ways these kinds of dreams mirror what happens to a Soul upon physical death, and it then enters into that transition into the astral realms and is presented with a variety of possible astral experiences that help the Soul understand where it is and why. My feeling is that he went into a deep super conscious dream in which he was 'home', his true home, and interacted with certain evolved beings that his Soul has had various kinds of relationships with over time. It's like he was being called 'home' by these beings. As a result he simply did not 'wake up' on this plane of existence. He stayed home. In the arms of God/ess. Please fee free to ask more if you wish from any of us here. Rad « Last Edit: Jun 28, 2009, 09:40 AM by Rad » Logged marilyn Member Offline Posts: 2 Re: A friend's departure « Reply #4 on: Jun 28, 2009, 02:46 PM » Thanks to all for sharing your insights. I do feel also that he decided to transcend to a place he had known before. There is still no known cause of death at this time. Matt's parents were devout Catholics yet did not push their beliefs on Matt. He had a happy childhood and graduated from Clemson University. His parents were aware of his meditation classes, but I understand it came to them as quite a shock when they visited his apartment after his death and realized the extent of his spiritual searching. They arranged a memorial service at the Botanical Gardens here in Palos Verdes which was a beautiful setting in nature that they felt was what Matt would have wanted. He loved being in nature.Matt had moved from Los Angeles to San Francisco about 2 1/2 years ago with a girlfriend who subsequently left him after about six months in SFO. He was devastated at the time yet through this experience threw himself even more deeply into meditation and a spiritual search. He moved back to the LA area just over a year ago and continued to work in sales. I'm not exactly sure what particular type of sales, but I do know it was in sales of some kind. He traveled a lot, criss-crossing the country for his work. He was engaged in a profound spiritual search and had recently attended several Gangagi weekend retreats. I think it is relevant that our teacher shared something with us as we sat at our retreat following his death. She explained that she had been told by one of her teachers about 5 years ago that a student would come with whom she had spent many lifetimes as a spiritual friend and also as her spiritual consort. In her opinion, he had reached beyond the first level of enlightenment and was working forward from there. There was no contact other than teacher-student in this lifetime since she is happily married and has 3 children. However, she was told that this student (whom she recognized as Matt on the first occasion he attended one of her classes) actually was here in this lifetime to support her teachings and to help her realize her abilities as a spiritual teacher. Matt did, in fact, support her in every way that I could see. He was of all of us the most able to connect with her awareness, and in recent months his meditations had deepened greatly. He also supported her on a routine, day to day level by helping her with just simple logistics. He was present in every way. What she shared with us feels very relevant in retrospect. The timing is also relevant as Matt joined the group approx five years ago as she was establishing her classes and taking her teachings to another level. The group now stands established, something that is growing and will endure. Many of Matt's friends who are devastated at his loss are also seeking information about meditation and spirituality now. I like to think also that Matt completed what he came here to do and as you said, Rad, had an opportunity to return home. Logged Pages: [1] Go Up Print « previous next » Jump to: Please select a destination: ----------------------------- Discussion ----------------------------- => Evolutionary Astrology Q&A => Astrología Evolutiva - Foro en Español ----------------------------- Study Materials ----------------------------- => Misc. ===> In the News Powered by SMF 1.1.14 | SMF © 2006-2011, Simple Machines LLC design by Crip Loading... Video


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High school notebook: Ward resigns as McKeesport football coach
Jim Ward resigned Thursday as McKeesport football coach, citing "personal reasons."
McKeesport was 19-11 in Ward's three seasons, including a 15-5 record in conference play. The Tigers won the Quad South title in 2010, when they went 8-2 overall, 6-0 in conference play and Ward was named Quad South coach of the year. The Tigers were 6-4 in 2011 and 5-5 this past season, when they finished third in the Quad East. McKeesport lost in the first round of the WPIAL playoffs all three years.
Ward succeeded George Smith, who won 197 games and two WPIAL and PIAA Class AAAA championships in 28 seasons. McKeesport has the second-lowest enrollment of WPIAL Quad-A schools, with 515 boys in grades 9-11, according to the PIAA.
"I just felt this was the right time, early enough for McKeesport to seek a quality candidate," Ward said. "It's a great group of kids coming back. Eighteen starters are returning. We played a lot of young kids this past season. They should be ready for great success, and I wish them all well."
Arizona drops Woodson
Gateway quarterback Thomas Woodson, who committed to Arizona in June, has reopened his recruitment after his scholarship offer was pulled.
"The worst part about it: Not one of the coaches called me. They had a compliance officer call to let me know," Gateway coach Terry Smith said. "You always hear about this kid de-committing and switching schools, but you don't hear about what these colleges do to a kid. It's ruined his recruitment. We had these schools come in and wouldn't let them meet with him. We're scrambling."
Akron offered a scholarship Thursday to Woodson, a 6-foot-2, 225-pounder who completed 118 of 204 passes for 2,395 yards and 23 touchdowns this season. Woodson, a three-year starter, was shot in the leg during a trip to North Carolina in 2011.
"Thomas is a resilient kid," Smith said. "He's been through worse. I told him, 'This isn't as bad as it seems. You're going to land somewhere. You just have to be patient.' We've got to wait for the trickle-down, especially with all of these coaching changes. You never know."
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EMC VMware recently rolled out an update to its vSphere API, aimed at fixing a denial-of-service vulnerability in ESX and ESXi. The company also updated the ESX Service Console to include several open-source security updates.
If companies don't apply the API patch, they leave the door open for unauthenticated users to send malicious API requests and disable the host daemon, according to VMware. This exploitation could prevent management activities on the host; however, VMs running on the host would not be affected.
"This really shows how vulnerabilities can be exploited, and how important it is to secure today's virtualization and cloud environments; after all, this is the new 'OS' of the data center and provides access to the virtual machines, the virtual network, and mission-critical enterprise applications, and the virtualized storage resources as well," said Eric Chiu, president and founder of virtualization security company HyTrust. "Given this, virtualization is a prime target for breaches and attacks -- especially the management plane, which is the easiest way to exploit a virtualized environment and get the 'keys to the kingdom.'"
Beyond the API fix, VMware issued updates to the ESX Service Console, addressing multiple security issues with the console's python packages, expat package, and nspr and nss packages. Among them, it resolves a certificate trust issue caused by a fraudulent DigiNotar root certificate. The fix relates to the infamous DigiNotar security breach that occurred in July 2011, resulting in a malicious hacker using the company's certificate authority infrastructure to issue hundreds of rogue digital certificates for high-profile domains.
It's been a rough November for VMware, securitywise. Earlier in the month, the company warned that a hacker had exposed the company's ESX hypervisor source code. The source code was from 2004 and related to other code released in April, according to Iain Mulholland, VMware's director of platform security.
Reports of security flaws in virtualization software have steadily increased over the years as more companies embrace the technology, proving a juicy target for malicious hackers -- and VMware isn't the only target. Last June, for example, the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team issued a security warning that some 64-bit operating systems and virtualization software running on Intel CPUs could be vulnerable to a local privilege escalation attack; the vulnerability could be exploited for local privilege escalation or a guest-to-host virtual machine escape. According to InfoWorld blogger David Marshall, that vulnerability was particularly noteworthy in that it didn't just affect a single vendor, but rather a number of different 64-bit hypervisors and OSes based on the type of processor they were operating.
In a similar vein, computer scientists from the University of North Carolina, the University of Wisconsin, and RSA Laboratories recently released a paper (PDF) outlining how they devised a virtual machine capable of extracting private cryptographic keys stored on separate VMs residing on the same piece of hardware.
Security risks are going to continue to escalate, according to the SAN Institute, as more companies transform their virtualized infrastructure into private clouds, where internal shared services running on virtualized infrastructure. Security architecture, policies, and processes will need to adapt to work within a cloud infrastructure, according to the group.
This story, "VMware patches spotlight growing virtualization security risks," was originally published at InfoWorld.com. Get the first word on what the important tech news really means with the InfoWorld Tech Watch blog. For the latest developments in business technology news, follow InfoWorld.com on Twitter.


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By Kim Bridges
Your financial status in retirement is dependent on a number of factors, including available resources, economic and market conditions, and level of expenses. Some of these factors are within our control, and some are not. Since there isn't much we can do to alter factors beyond our control, such as the inflation rate or asset class returns, the best strategy for planning for uncertainty is to maintain flexibility in as many factors as possible.
1. PLAN YOUR RETIREMENT BEFORE RETIRING – People tend to underestimate the assets needed to fund their lifestyle for a 30-40 year retirement, and many early retirees fail to factor in the cost of health insurance that is most often self-funded until Medicare benefits kick in. It's wise to review scenarios before retiring to determine if you really are ready financially.
2. LIVE BELOW YOUR MEANS — BEFORE AND DURING RETIREMENT – We've all heard the expression, "live within your means," but to retain maximum flexibility to adjust for unplanned expenses, it's vitally important to follow this advice. Overhead expenses of maintaining a home can create a rapid cash burn if not kept in check. Be sure you live in a home that, to the extent possible, is easily affordable (including the taxes and upkeep) and does not cause you to stretch your income. Living below your means implies that you not only have adequate income to cover your expenses, but that you have "wiggle room" for contingencies.
3. DEVELOP MULTIPLE STREAMS OF INCOME WHEN POSSIBLE – In running countless retirement models, I have found those least affected by contingencies, such as reduced returns or increased expenses, are most likely to have multiple streams of income. Non-portfolio income includes pensions, Social Security, deferred compensation, annuities, rental income, royalties, gifts, trust distributions, and so forth.
4. MINIMIZE FIXED EXPENSES DURING RETIREMENT – Fixed expenses, such as mortgage and car payments, reduce flexibility in retirement. By eliminating all possible debt prior to retirement, you give yourself more wiggle room to reduce your portfolio withdrawals in years of poor market performance or to accommodate higher health care expenses.
5. MAINTAIN YOUR HUMAN CAPITAL – This advice applies mainly to those in their earning years and early phase of retirement. During any absences from the workforce, it's important to keep up with the education and skills that make you employable. If hard times hit, you will want to have the flexibility to return to the workforce.
6. DELAY TAKING SOCIAL SECURITY AND PENSION BENEFITS – The longer you wait to take Social Security (up to age 70), the higher the benefit you will receive. The same holds true for most pensions. If you or your spouse expects to live beyond age 80, you will usually be financially better off by postponing the receipt of your benefits to get the higher amount. This additional income may be vital to the surviving spouse as well.
7. CHOOSE A WELL-DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO AND CONSIDER YOUR TOLERANCE FOR RISK – While we can't control economic and market conditions, we can protect ourselves from wild variations by holding a well-diversified portfolio that accommodates our risk tolerance. Diversification means strategically spreading your assets across various asset classes (such as cash, stocks, bonds, real estate and alternative investments) in a manner which produces the lowest level of risk for a projected level of return. Since asset classes behave differently under various market conditions, it is important to have a good mix and avoid overweighting a particular asset class.
8. BUILD LONG-TERM CARE EXPENSES INTO YOUR PLAN – According to AARP Public Policy Institute, two-thirds of people over 65 will need some form of long-term care. With average annual costs of nearly $78,000/year for a private room in a nursing home (growing at 5% annually), failure to plan for a long-term care contingency can be a costly mistake. Many people mistakenly believe that long-term care expenses will be covered by Medicare; however, Medicare limits coverage to 100 days of care in a skilled nursing facility following a three-day hospital stay. It does not cover the costs of ongoing care. Those costs must be self-funded.
9. BE TAX-WISE AND FOLLOW A LONG-TERM TAX STRATEGY – The best way to prepare for uncertainty in future tax rates is to diversify your portfolio across tax categories and employ a long-term tax strategy. You can diversify by holding assets in taxable, tax-deferred, and tax free accounts. Each provides advantages under certain tax situations, and holding assets in all categories will allow you to make adjustments in your withdrawals to adapt to changes in the tax environment.
10. NURTURE RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS – Good relationships with family and friends are priceless. When times get tough, they are the ones who will stand by our side and give strength. Whether an unplanned event involves disability, divorce, death, downsizing or some other financial or emotional shock, we may need to turn to family and friends for support. Fostering strong, healthy relationships will enrich our lives and provide us support during times of trial.


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Politicians in Kingston have welcomed news that the Government is to give extra powers to local councils to control the influx of betting shops into high streets.
Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to announce tougher planning restrictions for gambling firms later this week, including the introduction of a new planning class for betting shops.
The new rules will allow local authorities to reject betting shop applications if it is deemed there are already too many in a certain area.
Councillors in Kingston have previously called for greater powers to turn down applications, amid fears town centres are being overrun by bookmakers.
Betting shops are currently classed in the same category as banks, building societies and estate agents, allowing them to move into empty financial buildings without a planning application.
While some commentators believe the Government's move is an attempt to overshadow Labour leader Ed Milliband's promise to crackdown on bookmakers, councillors believe the change is a victory for local government.
Kingston Council leader Liz Green said: "The Lib Dems on the Local Government Association have been lobbying to say we should have a new planning class for betting shops.
"It isn't the same as a financial institution – there's a massive difference.
"We want to be able to control what goes on the high street to prevent one particular type of business taking over.
"It sounds like this is exactly what we were asking for. It sounds like central Government has actually listened to us in local Government - which is a surprise."
Conservative leader Howard Jones, who tabled a motion back in October calling for greater planning controls over betting shops, said: "I think it is one of those things that all parties are in favour of.
"We did lots of lobbying of ministers and I'm delighted central Government has acted.
"It proves local councils can have an impact on legislation."
A Local Government Association spokesman said: "It's been quite a determined effort over the last few months, and it looks like it may have paid off."
A spokesman for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport said: "We know that lots of people are worried about the numbers of betting shops that have sprung up on their high streets in recent years.
"It is only right to give local communities the power to object to a new betting shop if they feel they already have too many on their doorstep, the balance has to be right."
Under the new laws, gambling operators applying for a licence will also have to show how they would protect gamblers, such as messaging in windows.
Full details of the new rules will be announced on Wednesday.


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Please note: Married couples only due to child's court appointed guardian in this case.
Please note: Married couples only due to child's court appointed guardian in this case.
Neve was born in April 2014 and has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, microcephaly and internal hydrocephalus. She seems to be rather severely affected by her CP and does not have much physical mobility, but her caretakers say she recently learned to crawl. Neve responds to her environment with smiles, giggles, or crying and reacts to speech.
Listed: July 2016
Update February 2017: Neve has made big progress by learning to sit unassisted and to crawl. Everyone is hopeful that she may walk someday.
Update March 2017: Our team visited Neve today and saw her pulling herself from a lying down position to standing up against the railing of her crib. She's continuing to gain new skills.
Available to single moms and the agency has video available.
Katie was born in March of 2012 and has Down syndrome. She was examined at birth by a cardiologist and no defects were detected. She also has been diagnosed with intestinal and bladder atony for which she needs further medical evaluation.
Listed: June 2016
While her development was better in infancy when Katie smiled, babbled, and played with toys, she has since fallen behind her peers. At this time, Katie sits with support. She cannot walk. She does not speak, does not appear to understand what is said to her, and does not show much emotion in daily life.
Girl, 4 years old
Down syndrome, congenital heart defect
Listed June 21, 2016
Bella was born in May 2012 and has Down Syndrome as well as a congenital heart defect. Bella sits on her own and walks with assistance. She is not yet potty-trained, but working toward this milestone. She does not appear to understand the speech of others, but communicates with gestures and vocalizations. She responds to her name. Bella is generally active, enjoys playing with other children and eats with the help of her caretakers.
Update March 2017: Bella is described as an active, friendly and energetic girl. She walks independently and uses some signs to communicate. She is working on potty-training, but is still inconsistent in notifying others of her toileting needs. Bella's heart defect has not yet been surgically addressed. She receives physical therapy and pedagogical assistance.
Solomon was born in March 2014. He has been diagnosed with microcephaly, but not much else is known about him at this time.
Lance was born in March 2013. He has been diagnosed with spina bifida. He cannot walk and does not have bowel control.
In video from March 2015, Lance is seen observing his environment and speaking with an adult.
Update October 2015: Lance is a well-adjusted boy with fluent speech and a good memory. Lance's spina bifida is post-operative. He uses a wheelchair which he can maneuver himself. He eats independently from a spoon and reportedly is able to use the bathroom.
Update June 2016: Lance is developing well. He sits unassisted and stands with support, but cannot walk. Lance is working on potty-training.
Update March 2017: Lance has been diagnosed with compensated hydrocephalus. He can crawl well, but is unable to walk. Lance has clear and direct speech and is described as very smart.
Nina was born in July 2010 and has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus and spina bifida as well as disease of the central nervous system. Her report also lists a diagnosis of Down Syndrome, but this is likely an error. We are checking to clarify.
Listed: November 2, 2015
Nina can stand unassisted and walks with a walker. She uses the bathroom. Nina speaks and can be shy with strangers.
Eve was born in March 2014 and has been diagnosed with microcephaly and organic disease of the central nervous system. She does not yet walk or speak, but responds to interactions with smiles.
Update June 2016: The left side of Eve's body is very tense due to her diagnosis. She eats from a spoon and drinks for a bottle and wears diapers. Eve responds to her surroundings and smiles. Her birth parents visit her.
Asher was born in October 2012 and has Down Syndrome.
Update June 2016: Asher has been in the hospital since mid-May for surgical treatment of his Hirschsprung's Disease.
Update March 2017: Asher is going to have a second surgery to address his Hirschsprung's Disease. He cannot yet walk, but loves to eat and is very attentive around mealtimes.
Anna was born in April 2013 and has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and developmental delays.
Update June 2016: Sweet Anna continues to fall further behind in her development. She has head control and can sit with assistance, but does not reach for toys and does not speak. However, she smiles!
Artie was born in June 2014 and has been diagnosed with perinatal encephalopathy. He has global developmental delays, cannot yet walk and eats from a bottle.
Update June 2016: Artie seems to have vision problems, but has begun to respond to his surroundings a little bit more. He is fed with a tube. His parents visit him.
Update March 2017: Artie does not have much mobility and is described as a child with very little activity. He is fed through a G-tube 100% of the time.
Neo was born in December 2013 and has Down Syndrome. His heart is healthy.
Neo is a smiley toddler who eats well and plays.
Update January 2017: Neo's caretakers are pleased with his development and describe him as happy, active, and assertive. He takes a little longer to meet milestones, but eventually he always does. Neo sits unassisted and can roll over very well. He stands against stable support and is expected to begin cruising any day. Neo understands what is said to him and carries out simple instructions. He babbles and says the words mama and papa. Neo recognizes his caregivers, smiles and is interactive. The agency has an updated video, as well.
Sweet Chandler was born in July of 2008. He has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and psychomotor developmental delay. He cannot walk, but uses a wheelchair. Chandler can speak, but not clearly. He seems to understand what is said to him. He likes to play with other children and toys. He takes part in activities as much as he possibly can.
Update September 2014: Chandler is a shy boy who is friendly with other children and his caretakers. He asks for attention, explains his feelings and finds ways to get his needs met. Chandler sits independently, can stand with support, but is unable to walk at this time.
Update October 2015: Chandler understands what is said to him and speaks in short sentences. He maneuvers his wheelchair independently, eats with a spoon, and has started using the bathroom.
Handsome William was born at 37 weeks gestation in January 2011 and diagnosed with bilateral cleft lip and palate which has been surgically corrected. He has also been examined by a neurologist who feels William has cerebral palsy caused by periventricular leukomalacia. His neurologist believes that William's cognitive abilities will not be affected, but his physical capacity may be impacted and require therapy. William can walk when held by the hands and is verbal. He is described as a very sweet boy who responds to his name, follows instructions, knows familiar people and has appropriate stranger anxiety.
Additional photos, videos, medical reports, and MRI results are available. Please contact the agency for more information.
Listed: Apr 3, 2015
Update 2015: Our in-country representative visited William and was impressed with his tremendous progress. William can walk with assistance and with a walker, interacts with others and speaks in short sentences. He knows all of his caretakers and loves to play. William used to be terrified of strangers, but now is comfortable around them, smiling and talking and seeking their attention. He is potty-trained and can feed himself. William would thrive in a loving family.
From a family who met William in Sept 2015: Each time I saw William he gave me a huge grin. One day a nanny was helping him walk all around the courtyard using his walker and William was beaming. He also thoroughly enjoyed watching cartoons and music videos with his group, even getting up from his chair several times to stand, dance, and clap to the music, again with a big smile on his face.
Update March 2017: William has well-developed speech along with a good memory and attention span. He walks with a walker and has good coordination in his hands. William is participating in a preschool program, joins all activities at the orphanage and receives physical and swimming therapy.
A $1000 agency grant is available to a committed family after a successful registration trip for William.
Little Max was born in February 2014 and has been diagnosed with bilirubin encephalopathy, cerebral palsy, and first degree hypotrophy. Max had ABO and rhesus incompatibility with his birth mother for which he received a blood transfusion after he was born.
Max does not yet have head control, but he can open his hands and move his fingers. He recognizes his caregivers and smiles at them when they speak to him. He enjoys physical affection.
Listed: Nov 26, 2014
Update January 2017: Max has come a very long way and is doing great. He cruises (or as his caregivers say races) against stable support, but can also walk unassisted. He understands and follows instructions and shows appropriate responses to interactions. He does not like to be in trouble with his caregivers and enjoys cleaning up the toys. Max babbles and says a few words, loves music and makes sure he is noticed among all the boys in his group.
Boy, born April 2006
Down syndrome
Listed: November 5, 2014
Jotham was born in April 2006 and has Down Syndrome. He is described as a well-behaved and good boy who is being homeschooled at his orphanage because he did not adjust well to a traditional classroom setting. Jotham can walk independently, is aware of his environment and knows the people around him. He follows instructions and has begun to communicate with words.
Additional information, including video, available upon request from the agency.
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Felix was born in February 2011 and has been diagnosed with arthrogryposis. He is an active, friendly boy who interacts well with other children, loves his caretakers, and knows everyone by name.
Due to his medical condition, Felix cannot yet walk, but he is very mobile by crawling. He can sit and stand independently and is fully potty-trained, but needs assistance with feeding. Felix speaks in sentences and while a little shy with unfamiliar people to start, he quickly warms up and shows his happy personality.
Update October 2015: Felix's cognitive development is said to be on target. Surgical intervention for his arthrogryposis is not available in his birth country.
Update June 2016: Felix continues to develop well, despite his limited mobility. He sits unassisted, is potty-trained and tries to feed himself.
From a Family Who Met Felix in March 2016: Felix is part of a weekly Fairytale Group which we sat in on during one of our visits to the orphanage. He was engaged in the group and had a huge grin on his face the majority of the time. After the group was finished, Felix approached us excitedly and wanted to be held. Although his knees are in a bent position he has developed a unique "scootch-hop" to move around on his own. Felix is a cheerful little boy who needs and deserves a forever family.
Adorable Nolan was born in April 2010 and has Down syndrome. He also has a congenital heart defect.
Nolan is a sociable child who enjoys playing with toys. He can cruise along stable support and is quite a little climber. Even though Nolan does not yet speak, he understands instructions. He likes moving to music, eats well and sleeps soundly.
Listed: Sept 12, 2014
Update January 2017: Nolan's heart defect has been repaired, though he will likely need a follow-up surgery in the future. He currently takes medication for high blood pressure. Nolan recently began to take a few steps on his own. He vocalizes some sounds but is still nonverbal at this time. Nolan does not interact much with other children or play with toys, but prefers to do his own thing. He does not seem to have a specific attachment to any of his caregivers. Nolan often wakes up screaming at night and has been prescribed meds for this reason.
Additional photos and personal information available upon request from the agency.
Arwen was born at 32 weeks gestation in March 2013 and has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus for which a shunt was placed in July 2013 as well as cysts on his brain. He takes medication for epilepsy, but has not had a seizure since November 2014. Arwen also has esotropia and a cardiologist monitors his heart after he had sinus bradycardia.
Even though Arwen's development is delayed, he is an interactive boy who tracks with his eyes, babbles, follows simple instructions, and giggles. Arwen has head control, can sit without support for a little while, and uses his hands. Arwen can chew small bites of solids and guide finger foods to his mouth.
From a family who met him in December 2015: He has the most beautiful smile! He loves attention and will often laugh and grin in response to your words or motions. He likes music and sometimes clapped on beat. He seems stiff occasionally but does not seem to be in any pain or distress.
From a family who met him in August 2015: This little guy charmed me every time I saw him – such a smiley guy and so responsive to interaction from others. He enjoyed attending mass and parties, too. So joyful.
Update July 2016: Arwen has learned to roll in both directions, hold himself up on his hands and knees, and to sit unassisted for long periods of time during his therapy sessions. He has the sweetest smile and a very happy disposition.
From a family who met him in September 2016: He is such a happy smiley boy. He loves interaction and is quick to laugh and smile. He loves to give high fives and is just an all around joy!
From a family who met him in March 2017: Arwen cannot say any words, but engages easily and is always trying to get your attention and smiles constantly. His favorite thing is to give fives with his hands, and though limited in mobility and motor control, he can get around and plays with toys and interacts with others when on the ground. He spends time in a stander to strengthen his legs and help him try to walk. He might be able to walk with a walker in the future. It's hard to say. He is a good eater. He loves to make sounds, and will smile if you imitate his sounds, he'll go back and forth with different sounds. His smiles are huge!
Married couples only.
Remy was born prematurely in August 2014 and has been diagnosed with post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus for which a shunt was placed in infancy and hypertensive hydrocephalus syndrome. It is unclear how much Remy can see due to bilateral congenital diffuse cataracts.
Remy has head control and tracks with his eyes in all directions. He looks and smiles at familiar adults. At this time, he does not reach for toys. His caretakers say that Remy is doing quite well and that he laughs a lot.
From a family who met him in August 2015: Remy's first birthday was celebrated in conjunction with our daughter's farewell party. Remy's super cute and fell asleep during the festivities of lots of people and music!
Update July 2016: Remy's physical therapist reports that he shows improved active movements in his hands, tries to grab toys within his reach, and brings his hands to his mouth.
From a family who met Remy in March 2017: Remy can move his legs and arms a little and he can look from side to side. He is very happy and he likes to be held. He cannot sit on his own, but he enjoys sitting propped up in a car seat. He is also a very good eater. He LOVES to eat his food.
Married couples only.
Robert was born very prematurely in May 2010. He has been diagnosed with intrauterine chronic acute hypoxia, severe asphyxia, and retinopathy of prematurity.
Robert is an active child who likes to play with noisy and musical toys. He can walk, but due to his impaired vision needs to hold on to a stable support or someone's hand. Robert is friendly and interactive, but can be stubborn and is protective of his favorite toys. He eats very well and likes being first when the meals are served.
Robert needs a patient and loving family that can provide the resources he requires to develop further.
Additional photos, reports, and videos are available upon request from the agency.
From a family who met Robert in May 2014: Even though Robert has impaired vision, it is clear that he sees something as he navigates himself through the room and seeks physical contact with others. Robert can walk with stable support and cruises along walls and furniture on his own. He was very affectionate with my husband and clearly enjoyed the attention. Robert was also able to play interactively with our son when receiving some guidance. The two boys had so much fun riding the seesaw together.
Update June 2016: Robert understands most of what is said to him and follows directions. He tries to repeat words and interacts with other children. Robert walks independently, feeds himself with a spoon, and uses the bathroom with reminders. He likes listening to music.
Boy, Born July 2003
Down syndrome
Listed: September 22, 2013
Jake was born in February 2003 with Down syndrome. He is a happy young man who loves animals and can talk about them for hours, especially about cats. Jake can understand English and loves music and to sing! Songs that have hand motions are his very favorite. He enjoys puzzles, books and Legos! Please give Jake a chance!
Updated April 2014: Jake is an active, happy boy who attends school, likes to play games, and enjoys singing and dancing. Jake has well-developed self-help skills. He eats and drinks as well as dresses and undresses independently. Jake knows how to wash his hands and face, brush his teeth, and make his bed without assistance. Jake is also potty-trained. Jake speaks in short sentences and has a large vocabulary. He was exposed to the English language for the first several years of his life and can understand it. He tells stories, counts, and recognizes 27 letters. Jake understands simple rules and follows them. He would thrive in a loving family.
From a family who met him in 2015: Jake is such a nice boy. He will greet you happily with a handshake. Jake understands and speaks English as well as his native tongue. The caregivers and other residents at his home speak English, so he has a very good understanding of it. Jake is a very capable and independent boy. He would thrive in a family of his own. MARRIED COUPLES ONLY.
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Girl, Born August 2003
Down syndrome, CHD (repaired)
Listed: September 22, 2013
This energy filled and vibrant little girl was born with Down syndrome in August of 2003 and is ready for an active family with lots of structure. She can understand and speak two languages, including English. She had surgery to repair a heart defect in 2003, but has required no additional treatment. Annalise is beaming with sunshine and loves cell phones and cameras, like all curious little girls! She loves to be the center of attention and is very smart!
Updated April 2014:
Annalise is an active, friendly girl who speaks clearly with an extensive vocabulary. She uses short sentences and understands two languages, one of them English. Annalise walks independently, including up and down stairs. Annalise has great self-help skills. She eats and drinks as well as dresses and undresses without assistance. She can wash her hands and brush her teeth on her own.
Annalise attends school where she has learned to count, recognize 25 letters, cut with scissors and paint. She can re-tell a short story and participates in simple games. Annalise likes to listen to music and dances very well. She would thrive in a loving family.
From a family who met her in March 2015: Annalise is a beautiful young lady with long brown hair and the most adorable freckles. She is very sweet, but also quite independent. She came right up to me and sat on my lap. She speaks some English and is very verbal in her native tongue. The caregivers and other residents at her home speak English, so she has a good understanding of it. Annalise is adored by the other residents and caregivers in her home.
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Boy, Born July 2004
Down syndrome, ADD
Listed: September 22, 2013
Sweet Harlan was born in July of 2004. He has been diagnosed with Down syndrome and Attention Deficit Disorder. He does not use speech as means of communication and he has cognitive delays. He needs assistance with basic daily living skills.
Update October 2014: Harlan is nonverbal and his development continues to be significantly delayed, but he can now walk independently.
Update February 2017: Harlan continues to be nonverbal and is more significantly delayed than some of his peers with Down Syndrome. He's able to wave hello and gets excited about spending time outdoors.
Additional photos, video and report available from the agency.
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Girl, Born May 2003
Listed: September 22, 2013
Sweet Addison was born in May of 2003. She has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. She is described as extremely active, joyful and friendly.
Addison does not speak, but is able to let you know what she wants and when you ask her questions she answers by gestures and making sounds. She loves toys, especially blocks. She communicates with other children very well.
Update October 2014: Addison attends third grade and is described as a good girl. Even though she is still nonverbal, she appears to understand at least some of what is said to her and responds in her own ways.
Update February 2017: Addison continues to be nonverbal, but follows various directions in her everyday environment. The agency has a new video available for inquiring families.
Additional information available upon request from the agency.
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Girl, Born September 2004
Down syndrome
Listed September 22, 2013
Sweet Eva is described as an active, joyful girl who likes toys and to play games. She is also very friendly and likes to communicate with people.
Update January 2017: Eva is doing very well and described as a calm, if rather stubborn child. She understands instructions and follows them when she wishes. Eva is nonverbal, but is able to make her feelings known. She attends a school for children with special needs, but does not appear to have many academic skills. It's expected that Eva would do well in a family.
Additional information is available from the agency, upon request.
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Callum was born in February of 2010 and has been diagnosed with "defect of urinary and reproductive organs and external auditory canal atresia of the right ear." Callum is able to hear. He was seen at a clinic for nephrology and it is expected that his single kidney will eventually go into failure unless he can receive appropriate intervention.
Callum is a very sweet boy and quite smart. The caretakers, teacher and orphanage director say that his cognitive development is on target. Callum walks independently, follows instructions, is interactive and appears to have at least some expressive speech. He can recite rhymes and use the hand motions that go along with them.
From a family who visited in August 2015: Callum is an adorable little pixie of a fellow. He is completely lovable and wants nothing more than hugs. He is very mild mannered and tends to go off alone and play with a toy rather than join the gang. He's a love bug in a tiny package and very strong even though he appears so slight. When we visited we would pick him up with one arm and hold him a great deal. He is incredibly friendly with a smile that can bring you to tears. I am shocked he has not gotten more attention. He deserves it.
Boy, Born April 2009
Down syndrome, CHD
Christian was born in April 2009 and has Down Syndrome as well as a heart defect. He is a happy, but quiet little guy. Christian is active and attentive, enjoys playing with his friends, and is loved very much by his caregivers.
Listed: Sept 22, 2013
Update January 2017: Christian is doing well and the doctor and caregivers are very happy with his development. Christian had a recent appointment at the dentist where he behaved appropriately and politely. He likes sharing with others when he finds something exciting, for example, after a visit to the theater, he relayed what he had seen there. He's a sweet kiddo and everyone loves him.
Update September 2015: Christian is doing very well and has age appropriate self-help skills. He can dress without assistance and even helps other children with this task. He makes his bed and is fully potty-trained. Christian understands everything that his said to him, follows directions, and speaks well. He can be shy with strangers, is a picky eater, and shows some stubbornness at times. Christian thrives in one on one settings. He will soon be moved to an older child orphanage and updates will be more difficult to obtain.
Update 2013: After visiting with Christian in May, our agency representative had the following update. Christian can walk independently now. He speaks (although his words are a little unclear). He answers questions and completes simple requests. He is active and joyful. The orphanage director says that he is very smart and very kind. He also enjoys listening to music and knows many songs by heart. He can play many different games. Christian is described as very kind, friendly, shy and sensitive.
Susie was born prematurely at 27 weeks gestation in June 2011. She has been diagnosed with multiple malformations of the brain, including agenesis of the corpus callosum, porencephaly, hydrocephaly, and hematomas. A catheter and shunt have been placed to allow fluids to drain from Susie's brain. Susie has epilepsy, is blind, has no head control, and has significant developmental delays, but she reacts when someone speaks to her and loves music.
Listed: March 7, 2014
Additional photos and reports are available upon request from the agency. Please note: Married couples are given preference due to child's court appointed guardian in this case.
Down syndrome
Nicholas was born in May of 2011. His physical development is on target. He is able to sit up, stand and is able to walk holding onto furniture. He is very active and likes to play with toys and other children. Nicholas is also very observant; when someone is playing with other kids of his group, he watches them very attentively as if wanting to take part in it. He has been seen playing with one of the other boys in his group, they giggle and talk in their own little language, as if they know exactly what the other is saying. In general, Nicholas is a serious child, but if you make him smile he smiles. He currently eats and sleeps well.
Update February 2014: Nicholas is an active and very sweet boy. He likes to run around and gladly plays with toys and other children. He eats and sleeps well. Though non-verbal at this time, Nicholas is described as a very responsive child who understands everything that is said to him and follows instructions. His nannies adore him.
Nicholas is special friends with another little boy in his group; they giggle and communicate in their own private language, as if they know exactly what the other is saying.
Update June 2016: Nicholas was transferred to a different orphanage where he now shows a lot of aggression. He walks and eats independently, is potty-trained, and understands what is said to him.Nicholas continues to be non-verbal.
Nicholas would thrive in a loving family. Photos, videos and additional reports are available upon request from the agency.
Nigel was born prematurely at 29 weeks gestation in February of 2007, weighing 1500g. At the age of two months, Nigel was diagnosed with hypertensive syndrome and deformation of the head. A neurologist has also stated that his cerebellum is small and that is why he had some problems with coordination (in the past).
Nigel was brought to the orphanage when he was 5 months old and lived with his parents until that time. At the orphanage his issues with coordination improved and at present there are no concerns. He is able to walk, run and is very active. After being placed in the orphanage it was also found that he has a hearing impairment. He has not had a full hearing screen but it has been suggested that his impairment is rather severe. His caretakers are apprehensive of anesthesia needing to be used to check the issue further and will wait to see if there are other options. Nigel also has vision impairment, but he does not wear glasses at this time as he ends up breaking them. He is described as a happy boy, who is also very neat. He does not like when something is not in its place or the table is dirty or his clothes are dirty. He lets the caretakers know about it and ask them to clean it. He does not speak and does not say sounds, but is able to let his caretakers know what he wants by gestures. He loves going outside and is also very friendly.
Update February 2017: Nigel has come a long way since transferring to his current orphanage. He wears hearing aids, follows instructions, is described as neat and clean, and participates actively in games. He especially enjoys his occupational therapy sessions and crafts. In new video, Nigel can be seen answering questions with sign language and counting.
Additional photos and video are available upon request from the agency.
Nigel is located in the same orphanage as Graham and Ashton, and the boys could be adopted together.
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Handsome Graham was born in April of 2007. He is developmentally delayed, does not speak and does not make sounds. He seems to understand some of what is said to him. He may also have cerebral palsy or another disorder affecting his motor skills.
Graham is described as kind, friendly, smiley, and joyful. He is very active and enjoys participating in games. Graham can complete a task when you repeat the instructions many times and show him what to do.
Update February 2017: Graham attends a boarding school for hearing impaired children where he is learning sign language which he is using to communicate. While he does not speak, he understands most of what is said to him and generally follows the instructions of his caretakers. He dresses and undresses without assistance. Graham walks with a slightly unusual gait, but has no significant mobility problems.
Additional reports, photos and video available upon request from the agency.
Graham is in the same orphanage as Ashton and Nigel; these boys could be adopted together.
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Elsie and Evie are sisters who have been diagnosed with dwarfism. As of March 2017, they are 5 and 6 years old.
Listed: March 2017
Elsie is a shy girl who can walk independently, feeds herself and is potty-trained. She is verbal and able to express her ideas. Evie has not mastered these skills and her speech is less developed. Prospective adoptive parents should be prepared for possible additional diagnoses after homecoming.
Karsen was born in November 2008 and has Down syndrome. His heart is healthy. He is available to single moms.
Listed: March 2017
Karsen is a kind, friendly, and sensitive little boy who frequently hugs the other children in his group. He walks independently, repeats words, and easily learns songs and dances. Karsen loves to eat and enjoys games, cartoons, and going for walks. The director of his orphanage highly recommends him for adoption.
Update February 2017: Karsen is a polite and sociable little boy. He speaks in simple sentences and understands and follows directions such as pointing to specific body parts when asked and blowing kisses.
Peggy was born in December 2014 with spina bifida. A VP shunt has been placed.
Listed: Feb 2017
From a family who met her in March 2017: Peggy speaks and knows a lot of words, but doesn't appear to use full sentences yet. Though shy, Peggy would do very well in her speech and communication in a family where she could develop further. She seems like a typical little girl, other than not being able to use her legs. She reacts and responds appropriately for her age. Peggy is very detail oriented, and loves to draw with a little sketch-it toy, which seems to be her favorite toy. She can wheel herself in a zipzac chair and would stay in it all day to move around if she were allowed. I could get her to laugh and smile often. She would follow me around in the zipzac chair and cried when we left.
Update February 2017: Peggy is a very affectionate and interactive little girl. She knows and uses the names of the children in her group, vocalizes functional words such as "here", "bring", and "give", and follows single-step directions. Peggy enjoys playing with toys and games and is especially good at matching shapes and colors. She moves across the floor using her hands and is able to sit unsupported for a short period of time.
August 2015: Peggy is alert and tracks with her eyes. She has developed hand to hand and hand to mouth coordination and reaches for toys, but cannot yet hold them. Peggy appears to have head control, but needs support to sit. She regularly receives therapy.
Married couples only.
Archer was born in April 2015 and has Down Syndrome.
Listed: January 2017
He's a sensitive and active little boy who plays with toys, crawls and can roll over. Archer's a good eater who never misses a meal. He has great reactions and responds to his caretakers who are happy with his development.
From A Family Who Met Archer in May 2017: Archer is described as very, very active by the caretakers. They all believe that he will hit developmental milestones earlier than his peers who have Down Syndrome. We saw him crawl and roll over. However, when we first came into the room, he was a little shy and scared – he made contact with us on his own terms and finally allowed me to hold him and rock him, purposefully seeking my attention. Such a sweet boy.
This sweetie is available to single moms and lives at the same orphanage as Jasper and Tyler.
Levi was born in February 2015 and has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and paraplegia.
Listed: Jan 24, 2017
Levi can move is hands and legs, but is unable to sit or reach for objects at this time. He babbles, recognizes his caretakers and is cautious with strangers. He loves to watch TV and is very focused when doing so. Levi's caregivers report that he has made great progress.
Tyler was born in May 2014 and has Down Syndrome.
Listed: Jan 20, 2017
Tyler is an active boy who plays with toys and makes sure he gets what he wants. He follows instructions and responds appropriately to interactions. Tyler's caregivers are happy with his development. Tyler is available to single mothers.
Tyler is in the same orphanage group as Jasper, and the boys could be adopted together.
Jasper was born in April 2015 and has Down Syndrome as well as gastroduodenitis for which he has received treatment at the hospital and is now taking medication.
Listed: Jan 20, 2017
Jasper is an active boy who sits unassisted and can stand up with ease. He climbs from his crib into those of other children and is very mobile. Jasper is responsive, follows instructions and developing well. Jasper is available to single mothers.
Jasper is in the same orphanage group as Tyler, and the boys could be adopted together.
Drew was born in June of 2004. He has been diagnosed with children's cerebral palsy and encephalopathy. He receives special education and is described as having moderate delays.
Listed January 10, 2017
He communicates well with others, but may need some help with everyday tasks. Our in country partner visited Drew and describes him as extremely active, happy and mobile. He likes organizing and cleaning. His caretakers state that he is a big helper. He likes to play with toys and games, but gets bored easily. He is also very friendly, funny and inquisitive. He states that he likes school and has many friends there. Additional photos and videos available upon request.
Update February 2017: In video received this month, Drew can be seen answering questions, counting, naming the colors of his outfit, reciting a short Christmas poem, and stating his name and age.
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Owen was born in July 2014 and has Down Syndrome. His heart is reportedly healthy.
Listed October 2016
Owen is an active child who can cruise along furniture and likes to play with toys. Owen responds to the people around him, communicates with gestures and sounds, and understands at least part of what is said to him. He eats very well and is not yet potty-trained.
Update March 2017: Owen is a kind little boy who likes receiving attention. He can crawl, uses some sign language and says the names of his caretakers.
Evelyn was born in October 2012 and has Down Syndrome. Her heart defect was surgically repaired.
Listed October 2016
Evelyn can walk holding a hand or against support. She's an active girl who plays with toys and interacts with friends. She eats well, is potty-trained and makes herself understood with gestures, facial expressions and by using her hands.
Auggie was born in November 2012. At birth, he was diagnosed with cerebral hypoxia, seizure syndrome, brain edema, hydronephrosis. His current diagnoses are global developmental delay and hearing loss for which further testing is needed.
Listed: July 2016
Auggie responds to his name, walks, smiles, and plays. He can climb stairs and enjoys going for walks with his caretakers. Auggie likes others to talk to him, but is nonverbal at this time. He recognizes his environment and familiar people.
Married couples only.
Sukie was born in August 2014 at 37 weeks gestation via a difficult birth. She was hospitalized until March 2016 with the following diagnoses: CNS perinatal hypoxic-ischemic damage, spastic tetraparesis, bilateral paralytic esotropia, global development delay, secondary microcephaly with the potential of developing CP, and laryngeal stridor.
Listed: July 2016
When Sukie's condition improved, she was moved into an orphanage where her caretakers believe that she understands certain things, such as being caressed. Sukie responds to adult interactions and grabs objects when handed to her.
From a family who met her in March 2017: Sukie is a sweet, beautiful girl. Though she cannot communicate verbally, she does make sounds if she is happy or sad, and will smile when tickled and returns a smile when she is enjoying herself. She likes being held, playing with toys, and listening to singing time. Though limited in mobility, having some problems fully controlling her motor skills and not being able to walk, she can stand up holding on to something stable, and she does crawl, getting to where she wants to go. She often came up to me and others, grabbed onto my clothing, and tried to crawl into my lap. She likes to touch faces and hair, and she really enjoys getting personal one on one attention.
Married couples only. Video available from the agency.
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Greg was born prematurely at 27/28 weeks gestation in March 2014 and has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, quadriplegia and plagiocephaly.
Listed: July 2016
Greg has high muscle tone and spasticity in his shoulders and hands, but is making some progress with the help of physical and occupational therapy. He can stand against stable support and engage in an activity, like stacking cups, for a while. Greg eats mashed foods. While Greg can follow simple instructions, such as give or take, and makes sounds in response to something, he has trouble with comprehension in more complex situations where he seems to get confused and not able to carry out what's asked of him.
Greg will need one on one attention to thrive.
Married couples only. Video available from the agency.
Sweet Maisie was born prematurely in April of 2012. She has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, bilateral hemiparesis, non-progressive retinopathy, esotropia, high muscle tone, mild anemia, and developmental delay.
Listed: April 2015
As of December 2015: Maisie is a sensitive child who loves to be held. She enjoys looking at the world around her as well as listening to music and watching cartoons. Maisie recognizes and smiles at her caregivers and appears to understand everything they say to her. She rolls from stomach to back and vice versa, and although she cannot yet sit unassisted, she has some head control. She attempts to pull to a stand against stable support, reaches for and holds toys in her hands, and tries to babble. Maisie is spoon-fed and sleeps calmly.
Loving Maisie urgently needs the affection of a family as well as appropriate medical care and therapies.
Sweet Neal was born in January of 2009 and has been diagnosed with perinatal encephalopathy and psychomotor development delay. We have reports that his doctor has stated that there is a possibility that Neal may be able to walk in the future, but there are no guarantees. He is able to express himself very well. He is a very kind little boy and is very much loved.
Listed: March 2014
Update August 2012: Neal is very shy with people he does not know well, but his caretakers state that he is very outgoing and personable with those he knows well. He can say poems and he is very friendly and sociable. He once told his caretakers that one day he will walk, and they are working on therapy. Currently, he is not so strong but little by little he is progressing.
Update from January 2013: Our agency staff representative visited Neal in January and provided the following update. Neal speaks, understands the speech addressed to him, and recognizes everybody. He is very articulate, using complex sentences and knows poems and songs by heart. With physical therapy he has acquired better head control and is using his hands more. Therapists are working on his legs as well. With the help of physical therapy his doctors feel he will, little by little, develop his muscles. At this point he can stand for a second, which is big progress. Plus he is very smart and he himself wants to stand, walk and be stronger. It is very touching when he says so. It has only been a year and a half that he has been at the orphanage, and all that period of time they have done therapy, only not so intensive. If an intensive therapy was available for him he would have better progress.
Caregiver update March 2014: Everybody agrees the progress that Neal has made by now is huge. He's able to move his hands and is doing really well. A very smart and sweet boy!
Additional photos, video and personal information available upon request from the agency.
From a family who met Neal in May 2014: Neal is a very shy boy when he doesn't know you, but it is clear that he is very smart and aware of his surroundings. Everyone from the orphanage director down raves about Neal's intelligence. He knows everyone, can tell you what has happened or will happen, memorizes parts of TV shows, recites poetry and sings songs. Despite his limited mobility, Neal is now potty-trained and notifies his caregivers when he has to use the restroom. Neal's caretakers report that every morning when he wakes up he tells them, "I know my mama is coming."


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A LOCAL history group is looking to the future after raising £14,000 to build and equip an archive room to preserve its collection.
Sheriff Hutton History Group was set up in 2012, although the collection of historic material has been ongoing since 2003.
Group member Meg Ashbridge said since the death of Alan Farnaby, the inspiration behind starting the archive, it had taken a number of years to start up the collection again.
"Our aims are to collect, record and preserve documents and photographs relevant to Sheriff Hutton in a purpose-built community archive room on the side of the village hall," she said.
"We have now met our goal of raising the money to start building the archive room, and the work will begin this month."
Meg said the group now had to raise money for shelving, a computer, scanner and more archive boxes to cope with the number of valuable documents, photographs and oral recordings of memories that are constantly being donated.
"Such a wealth of information that is around has never ceased to amaze us, so we are very happy that we started this project otherwise it would all have been lost," she said.
"Without the support of parishioners who attended our many fundraising events, and the very generous anonymous donations we would not have got to this point so early in the project."
Meg said the group had uncovered relationships between families dating back to 1700, and the stories of villagers long gone, but still in the memories of many of the residents.
She said: "The archive will be open to all the community. We have a brilliant archivist who has recorded all material, and it is open to everyone. We also aim to encourage the younger members of our community to get involved in the history, and the youth club and school will be using it for projects. We have also had many requests from visitors for information."
Meg said the history group, which consisted of local people of all ages living in the surrounding area, were planning a number of fundraising events.
"We move into this year in a buoyant mood, planning a programme of events and topics for all ages to raise the final £5,000 needed for the equipment."
Anyone who would like more information about Sheriff Hutton History Group or who has information relevant to the village, is asked to phone Meg Ashbridge on 01347 878136 or Margaret Thompson on 01347 878465.


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Photo Flash: First Look at Alex Brightman in The Hub Theatre's HOW I PAID FOR COLLEGE
Playwright Marc Acito returns to the Washington, DC area where he won the Helen Hayes Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical for his comedyBIRDS OF A FEATHER, which premiered at The Hub Theatre last season. Acito is also the co-book writer of the Broadway-bound musical ALLEGIANCE, starring Tony winner Lea Salonga and Star Trek legend George Takei, as well as the book writer of a musical adaptation of E. M. Forster's A ROOM WITH A VIEW, both at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego.
The play features Alex Brightman in his Hub Theatre debut playing 20 roles. His Broadway credits include Boq in WICKED and Will/Jack in GLORY DAYS. Other credits include the World Premiere of NOBODY LOVES YOU at The Old Globe in San Diego, the World Premiere of 35MM in New York City, the regional premiere of THE HISTORY BOYS at The Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, and NEXT TO NORMAL at the Pioneer Theatre in Utah. He was also featured on Royal Pains on USA and was a recurring role on Important Things w/ Demetri Martin on Comedy Central. Alex is currently in development of a new musical, MAKE ME BAD, which he wrote with composer-lyricist Drew Gasparini.Photo Credit: Melissa Blackall Photography


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POLICE want to trace a woman dog owner after her pet attacked an 85-year-old man and bit him on the hand.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a dog attack on May 11 at around 11am on Whitbourne Avenue close to the junction with Kingswood Avenue.
The victim was walking along Whitbourne Avenue when he was attacked by a dog who was with a middle-aged woman.
The woman and the dog then left the scene. The dog is described as a brown, Staffordshire bull-terrier type.
The victim then knocked on a nearby house and asked for assistance with his injuries.
He was later taken to the Great Western Hospital where he was treated for two puncture wounds to his hand.
Wiltshire Police are keen to locate the female member of public who assisted the man with his injuries as she might have vital information on this incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Wiltshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anoymously on 0800 555 111.


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Hangovers come in all shapes and sizes. From movies, to self-inflicted, to the Stanley Cup version. The Los Angeles Kings have been in on two of the above but are furiously attempting to avoid the third.
Most hockey fans have seen members of the Kings, including Winkler's Dustin Penner, play cameo roles in TSN's version of The Hangover. And we're not going out on too much of a limb in guessing there were some sore heads after Stanley Cup parties last summer.
But the most serious of hangovers, that which prevents a team from winning a repeat championship, is what the Kings are dealing with right now. To repeat in this day of professional sports has become very difficult and in the NHL the last team to do so was the 1997-98 Detroit Red Wings. Fatigue, self-satisfaction and free-agent paydays are all contributing factors that prevent teams from repeating.
The Kings advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a first-round win over the St. Louis Blues and held a 1-0 lead over the San Jose Sharks heading into Thursday's Game 2.
Los Angeles GM Dean Lombardi was able to keep his team mostly intact and there has been no presence of a mental malaise through the regular season and early going of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The Kings waged a physical battle with the Blues and came back from a two-game deficit to win in six games. Opportunistic goal-scoring, rock-solid goaltending and a balanced, four-line attack have the Kings looking like a team capable of repeating.
Kenora native Mike Richards leads the Kings with seven points off one goal and six assists. Richards, who spoke to the Free Press on Thursday morning, says the lockout and shortened regular season may have provided the Kings with an edge.
"It's a long season when you end in late June and then have to start it all up again in September. The lockout may have given us a chance to avoid that hangover teams get," said Richards. "I think it shows in our play and that we've got lots of energy right now. After the Bruins won, I can remember watching them and thinking they were tired by the end of the next season. But we're not showing any of that. The lockout gave us a few extra months, and that extra break really went a long way for us."
Richards also believes the way the Kings are built could play a role in the quest for back-to-back titles.
"Our balance and depth through four lines makes us better. We keep our forward lines under 20 minutes a night and in the high teens, and that keeps us fresh and energized late in games. It's a real advantage to be able to use four lines all the time," said Richards, who has scored 163 goals and 425 points over 575 games in his eight NHL seasons.
Richards and linemate Jeff Carter were both shipped out of Philadelphia in the summer of 2011, Richards to Los Angeles and Carter to the Columbus Blue Jackets. They were reunited in L.A. at the trade deadline when Lombardi brought in Carter to add some punch to his lineup. Now they are among the best secondary scoring units in hockey. The Kings use Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown together on one top line and then Carter and Richards on the other.
"People were baffled when we first started playing together last year why there wasn't instant chemistry and we weren't scoring at a high rate, but we both played centre in Philadelphia and were hardly ever on the ice together," said Richards. "It took a little while, but over the last year and a bit we've become more comfortable with one another on the ice. Jeff is definitely a pretty good player to play with and I just try to get him the puck as much as possible and I know he's trying to shoot as much as possible. It works."
The Kings have stars including the forwards mentioned, defenceman Drew Doughty and goalie Jonathan Quick. But this team doesn't play Showtime Hockey. They are not a glitzy hockey version of basketball's Los Angeles Lakers.
"This is Hollywood, but we're not a Hollywood team. Dean (Lombardi) wanted to get some key players and then build a team around them. He's done a good job of keeping the nucleus together," said Richards. "We're a tough team to play against. We're big and we hit and we work hard. That's our strength. Teams come into our building and know it's not going to be an easy night."
Richards also believes the man on the bench, head coach Darryl Sutter, is just the right mix of personality to lead this group.
"He's definitely a demanding coach. I wouldn't say he's a hard coach to play for, but he's a hard coach to please. He gives it to you straight, and he can give you a pat on the back or a kick in the ass. I think it's what we needed here last year. When Terry (Murray) was here, there was too much patting on the back and not enough kicking in the ass," said Richards. "Darryl's done a good job of that. He's obviously got a reputation for being a hard-ass. He knows how to push everybody's buttons and how to get the most out of players. Sometimes you want to choke him, but he'll also tell you when you're doing things well."
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