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February 2, 2013
Diller-Quaile Rug Concerts - The Diller-Quaile School of Music
February 02, 2013 - Upper East Side
Engaging and interactive "rug concerts" designed for young children include singing, movement, and opportunities to play rhythm instruments. Each concert is different.
Fractured Fables Puppet Theatre - Bank Street Bookstore
February 02, 2013 - Morningside Heights
Come see this improvisational audience-participation puppet show with live music, where you choose which classic tales are retold with a twist of comedy. Each show is unique and will feature special guests.
'The Paper Bag Players Saddles And Sunshine' - Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College
February 02, 2013 - Upper East Side
There is nothing like an old-fashioned "Western Welcome" to get a show off to a rousing start. When The Paper Bag Players cowboys and cowgirls gallop onto the stage in the all-new show, "The Paper Bag Players Saddles And Sunshine," singing and wishing you a great big "Howdy!," you'll be up on your feet clapping and singing along.
"The Paper Bag Players Saddles And Sunshine" combines funny stories, charming characters, lively music, dancing, and lots of opportunities for the audience to be a part of the fun. Created especially for children 4 though 8 years old, there is enough fun in this show to entertain the entire family. And, Ted, Laura, Amy, Kevin, and John at the electric piano are all back to guarantee every moment is full of theatrical magic.
Shop Lucky Finds: Children's Consignment Sale & Vendor Trunk Show - Goddard School
February 02, 2013 - Upper West Side
Shop Lucky Finds' children's consignment sale is gearing up for its first shopping event on the Upper West Side at the beautiful new Goddard School for early childhood development.
Every Shop Lucky Finds shopping event includes a carefully edited assortment of "like new" children's European and American designer clothing from brands like Bonpoint, Catimini, Crewcuts, Lily Pulitzer, Jacadi, Juicy, Ralph Lauren, Splendid, and more at a fraction of the retail price. Shoppers can also find great deals on the best gently used baby gear and kid's toys, all for newborn up to 10 years.
Shop Lucky Finds was founded in 2009 by Candice Lombardi and Nicole Schumann, two New York City moms who wanted a fast and easy way to resell their children's gently used (or never used) clothing, toys, and gear.
Diller-Quaile Rug Concert - The Diller-Quaile School of Music
February 02, 2013 - Upper East Side
Engaging 45-minute concerts designed for children ages 6 and younger include singing, movement, and opportunities to play rhythm instruments. No reservations needed, but space is limited.
Thunderbird American Indian Dancers' 38th Annual Concert - Theater for the New City
February 02, 2013 - East Village
Thunderbird American Indian Dancers will hold their 38th annual Dance Concert and Pow Wow at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue, from January 25 to February 3, 2013. The troupe's appearances benefit college funds for needy Native American students. The company's Pow-Wows have been presented annually as a two-week event by TNC since 1976, with the box office donated to these funds. There will be dances, stories and traditional music from the Iroquois and Native Peoples of the Northwest Coast, the Southwest, the Plains, and the Arctic regions. Between 15 and 20 dancers will assemble for the event.
Highlights will include Storytelling, a Hoop Dance, a Caribou Dance (from the Inuit people of Alaska), a Buffalo Dance (from the Hopi people), a Grass Dance and Jingle Dress Dance (from the Northern Plains people), a Stomp Dance (from the Southeastern tribes), and a Shawl Dance (from the Oklahoma tribes). In the final section of the program, the audience will be invited to join in the Round Dance, a friendship dance.
After matinees, the cast will remain in the theater to personally meet the children attending and be photographed with them. This component of the show was inspired by the troupe's school residencies.
A Pow-Wow is more than just a spectator event: it is a joyous reunion for native peoples nationwide and an opportunity for the non-Indian community to voyage into the philosophy and beauty of Native culture. Traditionally a gathering and sharing of events, Pow-Wows have come to include spectacular dance competitions, exhibitions, and enjoyment of traditional foods.
Pageantry is an important component of the event, and all participants are elaborately dressed. Most dances are performed in the traditional Circle, which represents a unity of peoples. There is a wealth of cultural information encoded in the movements of each dance. More than ten distinct tribes will be represented in the performance.
Throughout the performance, all elements are explained in depth through detailed introductions by the troupe's Director and Emcee Louis Mofsie (Hopi/Winnebago). An educator, Mofsie plays an important part in the show by his ability to present a comprehensive view of native culture. Native American craft items will be displayed in the TNC lobby.
The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers are the oldest resident Native American dance company in New York. The troupe was founded in 1963 by a group of ten Native American men and women, all New Yorkers, who were descended from Mohawk, Hopi, Winnebago and San Blas tribes. Some were in school at the time; all were "first generation," meaning that their parents had been born on reservations. They founded the troupe to keep alive the traditions, songs and dances they had learned from their parents, and added to their repertoire from other Native Americans living in New York and some who were passing through. Within three or four years, they were traveling throughout the continental U.S., expanding and sharing their repertoire and gleaning new dances on the reservations. (A number of Thunderbird members are winners of Fancy Dance contests held on reservations, where the standard of competition is unmistakably high.) Members of the Thunderbirds range in professions from teachers to hospital patient advocates, tree surgeons and computer engineers.
The Thunderbird-TNC collaboration began in 1975, when Crystal Field directed a play called "The Only Good Indian." For research, Ms. Field lived on a Hopi reservation for three weeks. In preparation for the project, she met Louis Mofsie, and they made plans for a Pow Wow to celebrate the Winter Solstice. The event has continued annually to this day.
Family Art Project: March Out the Mardi Gras - Wave Hill
February 02, 2013 - Bronx
Join visiting native New Orleans artist and instructor Paul Deo to make a colorful parasol, hat, nature mask, or funky bead necklace. Then join an imaginative indoor parade to create the sights, colors, and sounds of the Mardi Gras.
Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band - Symphony Space
February 02, 2013 - Upper West Side
A hip-shaking, head-bopping morning of music for the cool family crowd from award-winning singer and songwriter Lucky Diaz. With an audience base growing by the second, Lucky and crew are known for inspiring dance parties all around the country. Visit luckydiazmusic.com for song samples and more information.
'The Little Moon Theater' - TADA! Theater
February 02, 2013 - Chelsea
A travelling troupe of actors grants wishes through performances. They meet an odd assortment of characters including an endearing fairy god-mother.
Prenatal 101 Presented By Citibabes and Mama Glow - Citibabes
February 02, 2013 - Greenwich Village
Citibabes and Mama Glow host their annual prenatal wellness event: Prenatal 101, with experts, products, and demonstrations under one roof. RSVP required to firstname.lastname@example.com or 212-334-5440.
Speakers include:
Jada Shapiro, Owner of Birth Day Presence
Dr. Laurie Brodsky, N.D. Naturopathic Doctor
Angela Le, Acupuncturist
Kimberly Seals All ers, Breastfeeding Advocate
Grace Lee, Founder of Nine Naturals
Latham Thomas, Founder of Mama Glow
All who attend will receive a gift bag and can enter into drawings to win prizes from Giggle, HATCH collection, Soho Sanctuary, Dermologica, and more.
Citibabes is the only family membership club offering best-in-class education, amenities, information, and fun for both children and adults. The SoHo club offers a 1,500 sq. foot indoor playspace, a full array of classes, preschool, a tumbling playroom, an adult gym and fitness classes, birthday parties, childcare, ongoing family events,workshops, seminars, Junior's Fresh family friendly cafe and juice bar, and more.
Mama Glow is a holistic lifestyle company that inspires women to explore their creative edge through optimal wellness. MamaGlow was founded by Latham Thomas, author of "A Hip Guide To Your Fabulous Abundant Pregnancy." We offer a variety of health related services for women along the childbearing spectrum. Mama Glow is committed to creating sustainable change in the lives of mothers and holding their hands along their journey.
Thunderbird American Indian Dancers' 38th Annual Dance Concert and Pow-wow - Theater for the New City
February 02, 2013 - East Village
It's the 50th anniversary of the founding of Thunderbird American Indian Dancers and the troupe will hold its 38th annual Dance Concert and Pow Wow at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue, from January 25 to February 3, 2013.
The troupe's appearances benefit college funds for needy Native American students. The company's Pow-Wows have been presented annually as a two-week event by TNC since 1976, with the box office donated to these funds. There will be dances, stories and traditional music from the Iroquois and Native Peoples of the Northwest Coast, the Southwest, the Plains, and the Arctic regions. Between 15 and 20 dancers will assemble for the event.
Highlights will include Storytelling by Matoka Eagle (Santo Domingo, Tewa), a Hoop Dance by Michael Taylor (Choctaw), a Caribou Dance (from the Inuit people of Alaska), a Buffalo Dance (from the Hopi people), a Grass Dance and Jingle Dress Dance (from the Northern Plains people), a Stomp Dance (from the Southeastern tribes), and a Shawl Dance (from the Oklahoma tribes). In the final section of the program, the audience will be invited to join in the Round Dance, a friendship dance.
Watson Adventures' Whodunnit Family Scavenger Hunt - Metropolitan Museum of Art
February 02, 2013 - Upper East Side
Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for kids 10 & up!
A killer is on the loose at the museum, and it's up to you to stop him. The killer has created a scavenger hunt that, when completed, reveals his name, the weapon he used and where he hid the body in the museum. He sent the hunt to the police and dared them to try to solve it. The police need your help. You'll get a list of suspects, weapons and hiding places that are all in the museum. By following the trail of clues and answering tricky questions, you'll provide the police with the evidence they need to catch and convict the killer. Can you figure out whodunit? No knowledge of the museum or art is necessary. Kids must be accompanied by adults. Price includes museum admission. Questions? Call 877-9GO-HUNT, but do not contact the museum directly.
Lunar New Year Festival - Children's Museum of the Arts
February 02, 2013 - SoHo
Ring in the Year of the Snake at CMA with a special celebration of Chinese arts and culture. In the 5th annual Lunar New Year Festival, visitors will explore both ancient and modern Chinese art, music, and dance. This festival will feature guest artists, performances, and hands-on workshops.
'Perfect Catch: A Throwmantic Comedy' - Canal Park Playhouse
February 02, 2013 - Lower Manhattan
This show stars cubicle dwellers Jen and Michael as they discover a shared love for office pranks that ignites a delightfully silly romp through New York City with juggling, dancing, and physical comedy under a rainstorm of bubbles.
Lunar New Year Family Festival - Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)
February 02, 2013 - Lower Manhattan
This popular annual event will include family friendly tours of the museum, Lunar New Year walking tours of Chinatown, and an array of drop-in arts and crafts activities throughout the day. Also on the schedule: A traditional lion dance performance at noon; an opportunity to meet author Michele Wong McSween, creator of the popular Gordon and Li Li books, at 1pm; and performances and workshops led by Chinatown's Red Silk Dancers at 3pm and 4pm.
11th Annual Holiday Train Show - New York Transit Museum Shop in Grand Central Terminal
Through February 10, 2013 - Midtown
The New York Transit Museum presents its Holiday Train Show at its store in Grand Central, with a brand new layout wherein model Metro-North and New York Central trains depart from a miniature Grand Central on their way North on a 34' long, two-level "O" gauge layout.
Vintage model trains from the museum's collection will also be on display joined by stunning New York Central railroad posters harkening back to Grand Central's heyday as the nexus of long distance and commuter train travel.
'The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe' - St. Luke's Theatre
Through February 23, 2013 - Times Square
Off Broadway Family Theatre presents an adaptation of C.S. Lewis' beloved tale from his Chronicles of Narnia series. In this creative adaptation, two actors play eight characters, both human and animal. Travel to Narnia through the old wardrobe with the four Pevensie children, and get swept into their journey to stand with the great lion Aslan against the evil White Witch. She has placed the land of Narnia under enchantment and now it is always winter, but never Christmas. Audiences will be drawn into the theater's "magic circle," where children and animals, fauns and mythical creatures come to life in this enchanting tale.
Caribbean Garden at The New York Botanical Garden - The New York Botanical Garden
Through February 24, 2013 - Bronx
Take refuge from winter by retreating to Tropical Paradise - a showcase of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory's permanent collection, including orange-yellow crotons, fuchsia bromeliads, and rosy-red hibiscus. You'll feel like you are on vacation without leaving New York.
View The Beauty of Paradise: A Photographic Tour during regular Garden hours. See a photographic display of tropical paradises around the world. Learn about plants and flowers found in tropical climes through a display of exceptional photographs from the prestigious International Garden Photographer of the Year Contest, of which the Botanical Garden is the US partner. Access additional details about the displayed photographs via your smartphone.
Inside the cozy Discovery Center in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden, kids of all ages can take a closer look at the differences between tropical and temperate plants in Tropical Discoveries and Wintertime Wonders. Pot up a specimen plant to take home and compare its characteristics with foliage in your neighborhood; make bark rubbings, count tree rings, and head back into the winter garden with a field notebook to discover the vital sparks of life that lie just below the surface of this quiet season. On view January 19-February 24.
Please confirm hours on the day of your visit by calling 718-817-8700.
Inclusive Weekend Classes - Children's Museum of the Arts
Through February 28, 2013 - SoHo
An opportunity for children with physical disabilities ages 7 and older and their able-bodied siblings or friends to participate in a drop-off art class together.
This program is intended to make the museum's art-making accessible to all needs and provide an opportunity for siblings to spend time with each other and with peers who have similar experiences.If a child with a physical disability doesn't have a sibling to attend the session with him or her, the child may bring along a friend instead.
Each session offers a new workshop that is designed to meet the needs of the participants. This program is staffed with CMA teaching artists and a licensed occupational therapist(s).?This program is based on a class-like model in which the teaching artists and the OT work to facilitate the group experience, with a keen eye towards the special needs of the participants;?if your child requires dedicated one-on-one attention you should consider bringing a paraprofessional or other adult to help facilitate your child's experience.
Parents are encouraged to drop off their children, though they are welcome to stay if they wish or remain close by in another part of the museum.
To sign up for a session, discuss your child's needs with the program director in advance of the session. Contact Rachel for more information at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Vital Theatre Company Presents 'Show Way' - McGinn/Cazale Theatre
Through March 03, 2013 - Upper West Side
Based on the Newbery Honor-winning book by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by Hudson Talbott, this new musical, with music and lyrics by Tyrone L. Robinson, a book by Melody Cooper, and direction by Melissa Maxwell, follows one girl in modern-day Brooklyn as she explores her family's past. As seven generations of women pass on the family tradition of the "show way", or a secret quilt to freedom, from slavery to today, they also pass on their strength and determination to be free.
In "Show Way," Toshi Georgiana looks for a beloved family heirloom. As she searches, the generations of women who came before her, from slaves who sewed paths to freedom to civil rights marchers, pass on their stories, and teach Toshi to reconnect with the past and celebrate the possibilities of the future.
The "Show Way" cast includes David Andino, Ashley Lynette Brown, Adiagha Faizah, Norma Hernandez, Christine Lee, Danea Robinson, and Donnell E. Smith. The crew includes Director Melissa Maxwell, Set Designer Kyle Dixon, Costume Designer Amanda Jenks, Lighting Designer Josh Bradford, Musical Director Mike Pettry, and Production Stage Manager Emily Rolston.
Free Baby Play Group - Franciscan Community Center
Through March 12, 2013 - Upper West Side
This free baby class for parents and caregivers meets on Tuesdays from 10am-12pm. It will include toys, music, and relevant topics for discussion. Come out of the cold and make some new friends.
Grand by Design: A Centennial Celebration of Grand Central Terminal - Grand Central Terminal, Vanderbilt Hall
Through March 15, 2013 - Midtown East
This dramatic multimedia installation focuses on Grand Central Terminal's century-long lifespan and reveals how the iconic building, on the verge of changing the way New Yorkers travel over the next decade, shaped modern New York and determines its future.
Presented by the New York Transit Museum.
R&R @ the JCC - The JCC In Manhattan
Through March 23, 2013 - Upper West Side
R&R Saturdays are free at the JCC. Make your Shabbat afternoon special and share in your community. Workshops, art, yoga, meditation, food, music, study sessions, film, creative art projects, spa experiences, and both indoor and outdoor play. There are programs for both children and adults. All are welcome.
Spy: The Secret World of Espionage - Discovery Times Square
Through March 31, 2013 - Times Square
Spy: The Secret World of Espionage is a new exhibition launching in May at Discovery Time Square. This interactive exhibition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step inside the real world of intelligence, showcasing real items from the actual vault of the CIA. Encounter real stories and actual gadgets revealed for the first time ever from the CIA vault. Experience what it's like to be a spy firsthand by creating your own disguises, altering your voice, and navigating laser beams. Plus, gain exciting new insights into how intelligence really works: how science and technology play a major role, and discover how the men and women who do this kind of work shape the course of history every day.
Playtime with Sammie and Tudie - Sprout San Francisco
Through March 31, 2013 - Upper East Side
Playtime with Sammie and Tudie is a 'mommy and me' style class. The interactive class includes themed week such as ducks, butterflies, teddy bears, fish, and dinosaurs. Great for ages 1 to 3 1/2 years. Come by the class once or buy a multiple class package. Monday and Wednesday 10:30am.
Film Forum Jr. - Film Forum
Through March 31, 2013 - Lower Manhattan
A new Sunday matinee series of classic films for kids and their families beginning Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 at 11am. The series will run for 13 Sundays, January 6 through March 31; all tickets will be $7.
Programmed by Bruce Goldstein, Film Forum's Director of Repertory Programming, Film Forum Jr. will introduce children (ages 5 and above) and teenagers to silent and sound classics, as well as modern classics. All movies will be shown in glorious 35mm prints or equally glorious DCP (no Blu-rays and no DVDs).
Film Forum Jr. will kick off with the 1956 French classic THE RED BALLOON. Turn your kids on to the joie du cinema français, as petit garcon Pascal Lamorisse and mind-of-its-own balloon rouge share dialogue-less adventures through the old Belleville section of Paris. One of the most celebrated short films of all time, and winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes, THE RED BALLOON will be presented in the miracle of "Balloon-O-Rama."
GERALD MCBOING-BOING, winner of the 1950 Academy Award for Best Animated Short, will screen with THE RED BALLOON. Adapted from a story by Dr. Seuss and produced by animation legend John Hubley, GERALD MCBOING-BOING is the story of a little boy who speaks through sound effects instead of language. A GERALD MCBOING-BOING sound-alike contest will follow the show.
Full schedule available at www.filmforum.org/ffjr
Harry Potter: The Exhibition - Discovery Times Square
Through April 07, 2013 - Times Square
Back by popular demand, this stop in New York City will serve as the exhibition's return to North America after a yearlong international tour. Since it was last here in 2011, the exhibition has been updated significantly with artifacts from the film series, including the final film.
The 14,000-square-foot experiential exhibition includes dramatic displays inspired by the Hogwarts film sets and authentic costumes and props from the films. Fans will have a firsthand view of hundreds of artifacts displayed in settings inspired by the film sets including the Great Hall, Hagrid's hut, the Gryffindor common room, and more.
In addition to the hundreds of original props and costumes from the Harry Potter films displayed during the exhibition's first time in New York, original artifacts from the series finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, will be on display for the first time, including a new vignette dedicated to the epic battle of Hogwarts.
Magnificent Trees of The New York Botanical Garden - New York Botanical Garden
Through April 14, 2013 - Bronx
Larry Lederman, landscape photographer and member of NYBG's Board of Advisors, has spent years walking the garden grounds to observe and photograph trees and vistas in all seasons and at all times of day. Lush images featuring their diversity and visual impact are on view in the gallery space.
The New York Botanical Garden is home to more than 30,000 trees, some in woodland, some in groves, and some standing in solitary majesty. Magnificent Trees is lavishly illustrated with photographs by Larry Lederman and accompanied by descriptions by Todd A. Forrest, Arthur Ross vice president for horticulture and living collections at the garden. An authority on the diverse species present across the 250-acre landscape, Forrest details their fascinating histories -- from their vital role in Native American life and culture to their function in neutral territory during the Revolutionary War. Lederman captures their grandeur in hundreds of stunning images and portrays their diversity with photographs that reveal the trees in myriad fascinating perspectives: in landscape views that convey the garden's genius loci; portraits illustrating the architecture and profound visual impact of select trees; remarkable details of flowers, fruit, leaves, and bark; and impressionistic images, abstract in character yet beautiful in composition.
The Panoramic River: the Hudson and the Thames - Hudson River Museum
Through May 19, 2013 - Yonkers
In the late 18th century, British artists developed the large-scale panorama, which became a popular form of entertainment in Europe and the United States. The Hudson River Museum's exhibition, "The Panoramic River: the Hudson and the Thames," explores the panoramic vista as the ideal expression for a new, all-embracing way of seeing the landscape that influenced how the public and artists perceived it as well. By the early 19th century, painters such as Robert Havell Jr. worked to express this panoramic perspective in their choice and depiction of vistas. Havell and other artists in the exhibition such as Thomas Cole, Jasper Cropsey, and John Kensett, favored the chain of cities, suburbs, and countryside along these two rivers, where horizontal planes and historical associations gave form to both artistic and cultural expression.
"The Panoramic River" features loans from museums, galleries, and private collections. Museums lending paintings include: Baltimore Museum of Art; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Fenimore Art Museum, The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College; Maryland State Archives; Metropolitan Museum of Art; The New-York Historical Society; and Princeton University Art Museum.
"The Panoramic River" is organized by Hudson River Museum co-curators Bartholomew Bland, Director of Curatorial Affairs, and Laura Vookles, Chief Curator of Collections. The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue with additional essays by Pat Hardy, Curator of Paintings, Prints and Drawings, Museum of London, and Geoff Snell, Doctoral Student, University of Sussex and the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, England.
The exhibition and the accompanying catalogue have been made possible by a generous grant from the Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Horowitz Foundation for the Arts, Inc. On view through May 19, 2013.
Shababa™ Saturday Mornings with Karina - 92Y
Through May 25, 2013 - Upper East Side
Celebrate the joys of Shabbat with the Shababa™ community in this intergenerational family Shabbat experience including singing, art projects, playground visits, holiday themed celebrations, and more. Saturdays, ongoing, 10:30am-12pm.
Shababa™ Saturday Club - 92Y
Through May 25, 2013 - Upper East Side
Let your child explore and expand their connection to Shabbat, Jewish holidays, and Jewish values in a warm, informal communal setting. The staff will engage them through creative and traditional approaches. Saturdays, ongoing, 10:30am-12pm.
Manolo Valdes Monumental Sculptures - The New York Botanical Garden
Through May 26, 2013 - Bronx
Drawing inspiration from the natural landscape of the Botanical Garden, seven towering sculptures by acclaimed Spanish artist Manolo Valdes showcase the relationship between art and nature.
Jazz for Kids - Jazz Standard
Through May 26, 2013 - Gramercy
The Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra (JSYO), which includes about 25 talented musicians between the ages of 11 and 18, burns through jazz classics while listeners enjoys Blue Smoke's brunch menu (lunch menu, kids menu, and full bar are also available). Jazz Standard donates $1 from each kid's menu item sold to Spoons Across America.
10-Foot Cops - Children's Museum of Manhattan
Through May 27, 2013 - Upper West Side
The Children's Museum of Manhattan is hosting 10-Foot Cops: The NYPD's Mounted Unit, a glimpse into the history and daily lives of officers from New York City's Mounted Police Force. Opening January 26 and running through May 27, the exhibit is on loan from the New York City Police Museum, which is temporarily closed due to damage sustained from Hurricane Sandy. NYCPM will reopen in the Spring of 2013.
Since its origins in the 19th century, the NYPD's Mounted Police has been regarded as one of New York City's most elite units. Unique, highly visible, and known by their colorful nickname, 10-Foot Cops, these officers are involved in all aspects of policing the city.
10-Foot Cops uses more than 40 original artifacts to explore the lives the men, women, and horses at the heart of this mounted unit. Children can have their picture taken sitting in a saddle and see uniforms, paintings, historic photographs and illustrations. The exhibit also includes a replica of a NYPD horse stable and shorts from the 1940 NYPD film "Training Police Horses" and a clip from the Department's "Inside the NYPD" from 2007. Visitors will come away with an appreciation of the training and dedication required of both police officer and horse alike from the story of the mounted unit's rich history and their continuing day-to-day policing operations in parks, on city streets and at parades and public demonstrations.
The Cultural Sunday School, Kidschool, Preschool, and Bar and Bat Mitzvah Programs - City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism
Through June 02, 2013 - Upper West Side
Two Sundays a month, tots and teens have fun exploring Jewish history, traditions, holidays, culture, and ethics. The innovative Bar/Bat Mitzvah program involves classes and an individual mentored journey to discover roots, connections, and beliefs.
Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture - American Museum of Natural History
Through August 30, 2013 - Upper West Side
Food is the one thing that unites every culture, race, and generation: over one billion people work in agriculture and every person eats. Food is used as a social ritual, a holiday tradition, a symbol of comfort, a gift, and an excuse to catch up with friends. The curators of this exhibition hope it will encourage visitors (both grown ups and kids) to examine a thing we all do everyday -- eat! -- and think about everything that goes into that act more consciously. The exhibition touches on a lot of serious issues such as the scarcity of food predicted for the future, alternatives to avoid that shortage, and childhood obesity.
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- Received Paul-Ehrlich-Institut approval to market BioThrax in Germany with a three-dose primary schedule over 6 months with triennial boosters thereafter;
- Completed the Phase 3 clinical study evaluating the immunogenicity and safety of a three-dose BioThrax regimen for the post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) indication;
- Completed enrollment in the pivotal antibiotic non-interference trial in support of the PEP indication for BioThrax;
- Expanded the ongoing phase 1b study of otlertuzumab (formerly TRU-016) to include two new cohorts: one cohort with a lower dose of otlertuzumab in front line chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL); one to evaluate the combination of otlertuzumab and rituximab in relapsed CLL patients;
- Announced positive preclinical efficacy and pharmacokinetic data for ES414, a bispecific ADAPTIR™ (Modular Protein Technology) molecule in development for castration-resistant prostate cancer; and
- Presented preclinical efficacy data on ES210, a bispecific ADAPTIR molecule in development for treating autoimmune diseases.
Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE: EBS) announced today its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2013. Total revenues for Q2 2013 were $82.4 million as compared to $70.4 million in 2012. Total revenues for the first six months of 2013 were $125.5 million as compared to $120.7 million in 2012. Net income for Q2 2013 was $10.5 million, or $0.29 per basic share, as compared to $7.6 million, or $0.21 per basic share, in 2012. Net income for the first six months of 2013 was $2.4 million, or $0.07 per basic share, as compared to $0.8 million, or $0.02 per basic share, in 2012. The company reaffirms its forecast for full year 2013 total revenues of $290 to $310 million, split between product revenues of $235 to $245 million and contracts and grants revenue of $55 to $65 million. The company also reaffirms its forecast for full year net income of $20 to $30 million. For Q3 2013, the company forecasts total revenues of $70 to $80 million. Daniel J. Abdun-Nabi, president and chief executive officer of Emergent BioSolutions, stated, "We are very pleased with our performance for the second quarter and year-to-date. We achieved strong financial results and significantly advanced our operational objectives, including closing on the Healthcare Protective Products Division of Bracco Diagnostics, Inc., securing German approval of BioThrax ® with a three-dose primary series and triennial boosters, and continuing to progress our biodefense and biosciences development programs. We are well positioned to continue to deliver financial results in accordance with our forecast and to execute on our growth plan." Q2 2013 and Subsequent Operational Accomplishments


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Alic Rasmussen keeps kicking it up a notch.
Rasmussen recently participated in the Canadian Soccer Association's U15 national men's team camp in Florida from Nov. 9 to 16.
The 15-year-old goalkeeper, who plays for the Bonivital Flames at the premier level, was one of two Manitoba-based players who took part in the camp along with Winnipeg South End United's Julian Avila.
It was the team's second camp of the year under head coach Ante Jazic. The two local youth were selected based on their performances with the provincial All Stars program and performance with the province's National Development
Centre program, officials say.
Rasmussen also participated in the team's first tour last August in Mexico. The teen said the recent camp was an invaluable and inspiring.
During the camp in Florida, the Canadians played two exhibition games against their U.S. counterparts and also watched the Honduran men's national side in training, Rasmussen said.
"It was inspiring to see how Honduras practised. They were intense, high-paced, sharp and made no mistakes," said Rasmussen, who lives in Elmwood and attends Glenlawn Collegiate as part of the NDC program.
"The level we played was much more competitive than in Winnipeg. I loved playing with those guys, as it brings up the level of your game."
Rasmussen said he hopes to eventually land a contract with a professional club and fulfil his dream of playing for the men's national team.
"I want to keep working hard and get better and better. I've been asked to go to try out at Toronto FC and we're working out all the details right now," he said, noting his favourite player is Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart.
Rasmussen first played in goal while playing for Phoenix Soccer Club at the age of 10 and hasn't looked back since.
"I love taking control of the game and leading the defence from the back," he said.
Rasmussen's NDC schedule includes a 90-minute morning training session at the University of Manitoba before school.
"This has helped my development a lot and it helps everyone build character," Rasmussen said. "It also helps to have such a great staff."
Rob Gale, the Manitoba Soccer Association's technical director and the head coach of Canada's U16 and U18 teams, said the achievements of Rasmussen and Avila demonstrate the importance of the grassroots soccer structure at the provincial level.
"I'm delighted for these two lads that their performances propelled them into contention to be selected for the national team," Gale said. "These two boys have been great leaders and dedicated to personal improvement and are a great example to others in our programs."
So what advice does Rasmussen have for young, upcoming soccer players?
"Always have fun playing the game and never let that slip your mind. And always work hard and never give up."
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In the latest issue of MoneySense magazine (on newsstands now), Norm Rothery makes a case for investing in dividend stocks. Dividend investing offers you a regular paycheque without lifting a finger, and past returns have averaged a whopping 16% a year.
Over the past couple of weeks Norm has been taking your questions regarding dividend stocks. Here are his responses:
I'd like to thank everyone for all the interesting questions!
Before getting to the answers, I'll start with a few disclaimers.
Several questions were related to tax matters. In such cases I give general replies which should not be construed as tax advice. You should consult your tax advisor for specific answers to questions about your particular circumstances. Frankly, I don't know enough about your situation to really know how best to advise you.
The same thing goes for investment-related advice. Again I provide general suggestions which should not be construed as investment advice. An investment advisor should be consulted to advise you on your particular portfolio. Again, I don't know enough about your particular situation to be able to provide proper guidance.
So, I answer questions in a general manner. As a result, my suggestions may not be suitable for an individual's particular situation.
What happens to dividends on stocks held within a RRSP mutual fund? (i.e. any equity fund) Are they used to fund additional stock shares or paid to the fund management? —Joel
Norm responds: The equity mutual fund holds stocks and its return is composed of capital gains (changes in the price of stocks) plus dividends plus interest on any excess cash (etc) minus the fund's fee. So, in some cases the fee charged by the fund may equal or exceed the dividends paid by the stocks it holds. That's why it's important to keep an eye on the fees and, all else being equal, opt for lower fee funds. For low fee funds, most of the dividends would be reinvested and used to buy more stock.
Great article! I've always wanted to have some sort of dividend investment. But how to I get on this wagon? I'm 31 years old, married, have a mortgage, and we have our first baby on the way. Im an investment newbie and I have no idea where to start this process. Pretty much the only investments I have going for me is my tiny $50 contribution to an RRSP every month. How do I go about starting a dividend portfolio? Do i call my bank? They will probably take half my dividend cheque just on fees?! Once I get a portfolio established, can I add or buy more dividends easily so that I can hopefully get a bigger cheque in the mail every month?
— Lo$t
Norm responds: Congratulations on starting early. It can be hard to grow a portfolio while growing your family.
Starting with a very small portfolio is tricky. Many funds require a $500+ initial investment and commissions on stock purchases can eat up a small portfolio. For those with less than $5,000, simply opting for GICs or high interest savings accounts can be a good way to go. It might be boring but at least it provides a stash of cash for emergencies.
At the $5,000 level, I like simple low-fee balanced funds which are a great option for building up a nest egg. Once an even more sizeable portfolio is established, one can then opt for more complicated strategies. For those with $5,000+, the Mawer Canadian Balanced RSP fund is a good option. It charges a 1.01% annual fee which comes to about $50 a year on a $5,000 investment. (Investors also get some top notch active management to run their money.) It might even be a good idea to just stop there and stick with low-fee balanced funds for a long time. But investors might start to branch out when they hit about $50,000.
The more adventurous, with time on their hands, may want to explore the world of Dividend ReInvestment Plans (DRIPs) and Share Purchase Plans (SPPs). (See my site http://www.stingyinvestor.com/SI/DRPs.shtml)
In January 2010 I started using a discount brokerage firm, investing in ETFs, and educating myself about self-directed investing (never thought it would be so interesting and fun!). What RRSP eligible dividend producing ETFs (monthly or quarterly) would you recommend? I'm a single female in my 40s with modest amounts to invest, a medium risk tolerance, and plans to retire in 18 years. —Newbie
Norm responds: While I can't make specific recommendations for your portfolio, see my reply to Lo$t if you have a more modest account.
For larger accounts, the ETFs mentioned in the article should be considered. On the Canadian side, the iShares Canadian Dividend Index Fund (Symbol: XDV, 0.50% annual fee) and the Claymore S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend ETF (Symbol: CDZ, 0.64% annual fee) are good options. On the U.S. side, the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (Symbol: VIG, 0.24% annual fee) and the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (Symbol: VYM, 0.20% annual fee) should be considered.
Regrettably, most Canadian discount brokerages don't currently offer U.S. dollar RSP accounts which means that currency exchange related costs might bite a bit. But U.S. dollar accounts seem to be becoming more popular and may become widespread in a couple of years.
I have a couple of questions. Is there an easy way to determine the after tax real return to an investor from a dividend paying stock. I realize it is easy to calculate the % return to the stock price, however when the actual dividend is adjusted upward by 45 % for tax reporting and then the dividend tax credit is applied and maybe you are a senior with OAS concerns, are dividends a good tax efficient income source. The second question I have is why the actual dividend is increased by 45% for tax reporting purpose? —Fred
Norm responds: The tax situation can be complicated. You have to deal with both capital gains and dividends. If you hold for more than a year (which is often a good idea) then the dividends will be taxed in more than one tax year. For real returns you also have to factor in inflation. (Crack out a spreadsheet and your tax software.) So, in most cases, it's not easy to determine after-tax real returns. It's even harder to predict them!
The OAS clawback starts to hit at about $66,000 in income. But talk the matter over with your accountant.
A quote from KMPG should answer your last question. "The taxation of dividends received by individuals from Canadian corporations is designed to reflect that the corporation paying the dividend has already paid tax on its profits. The amount included in the individual's income is "grossed up" to approximate the total amount of pre-tax income that the corporation is presumed to have earned. The individual then receives a credit to offset the tax the corporation is presumed to have paid."
My question is about dividends in mutual funds (ETF or index funds) that are outside an RRSP. Do dividends earned from the stocks held in the fund flow back to the unit holder as pure dividend income? —Erica
Norm responds: Yes, that's the general idea but the dividend income may be reduced by the fund's annual fee. (The fee is often removed first from less tax-advantaged income, such as interest, before eating into dividend income.)
I've been reading a lot lately about dividends and the importance of dividend growth. My question is how is dividend growth calculated? For example, over five years is it just the average of the dividend growth rates for each year individually, or do you take the dividend at year 1 and compare it to the dividend in year 5? Is there a standard way of calculating dividend growth? —Steve
Norm responds: Well, there isn't really a standard method. Some sources use the current dividend compared to that from 5 years ago and then annualise the growth. Others like to use trailing 12-month figures. So, 1-year growth might be based on the dividends paid over the last 12 months versus those from the prior 12 months. You'll have to check the method used with each data provider.
Regarding U.S. dividend stocks: Capstead Mortgage corp (CMO – NY exchange) pays about 18% dividend now, it is supposed to have only government guaranteed mortgages. Are there any inherent problems to this in paying dividends. If we own it in RRSP, does the U.S. government still withhold taxes, before paying dividends? —Devender
Norm responds: Sorry, I don't follow CMO and can't comment on its merits. Very quickly, I note that it is a leveraged U.S. REIT and the 18% yield should give one pause for concern. It seems doubtful that it's a risk-free investment.
As to U.S. withholding taxes, they shouldn't apply to RRSPs based on the Canadian/US tax treaty which can be found at http://www.fin.gc.ca/treaties-conventions/in_force–eng.asp (particularly article XXI). But give your broker a quick call to confirm this for any particular security.
With stocks seeming to be relatively cheap, and dividend yields relatively high, do you think it would be wise to take out a heloc and invest some of this money (maybe 10-15% of the value of our mortgage-free home) in high-quality Canadian dividend-yielding stocks, that more than cover the heloc rate (not even counting the dividend tax credit, and potential capital gains!)? —Fifi
Norm responds: It might work out just great but I admit to being debt phobic. (Perhaps irrationally so!) So, I'll offer up the following quote by Warren Buffett on the topic of leverage, "I've seen more people fail because of liquor and leverage—leverage being borrowed money. You really don't need leverage in this world much. If you're smart, you're going to make a lot of money without borrowing."
I see in most provinces one can make up to 50k in dividends without paying much if any in taxes. Does this apply to all Canadian preferred shares like CPD (Claymore S&P/TSX Preferred ETF)? —vanwash85
Norm responds: Generally speaking, preferred shares issued by Canadian corporations that pay eligible dividends are tax advantaged. But you'll want to check on a case by case basis. You can find the distribution information for CPD over at http://www.claymoreinvestments.ca/etf/fund/cpd/distributions.
I was surprised your dividend portfolio did not include bank stocks. I've held bank stocks in my RRSP portfolio for several years. They are on a drip with the dividend interest buying more shares. They've been an excellent source of investing in my opinion. BMO has a current yield of 4.6%, Bank of Nova Scotia is 3.8% and RBC is at 3.3%; all within your yield parameters. I'm going to buy many of the stocks you recommended in your mini-portfolio but I'll definitely be adding more bank stocks.
Norm responds: Bank stocks have been good dividend stocks but they didn't make the list because they didn't grow their dividends during the downturn. In the article, our list only contains stocks that have recently grown their dividends. But, with a little luck, the banks will start boosting their dividends again shortly.
Aside from dividends, I tend to like the big Canadian banks much more when they're trading below book value. Now that they're trading at a substantial premium to book value I'm less bullish on them.
I want to know how U.S. dividend stocks are taxed if outside or inside a RRSP or TFSA? —Sonlan
Norm responds: Generally speaking U.S. dividends are treated as income outside RRSPs/TSFAs. U.S. dividends outside RRSPs are also subject to U.S. withholding tax. TFSA's get hit with the withholding tax but, unlike regular accounts, they don't benefit from the dividend tax credit. So, TFSA's may not be a good spot for U.S. dividend stocks.
I am interested in the food industry stocks. I have not been able to locate Sobeys stock value for today. You recommended Saputo – today's share price is $28.67 and the stock gives 0.15 cents/share Loblaws price today is $38.42 and the stock gives 0.50 cents/share. Can you tell me what the advantage of buying Saputo is over Loblaws?
Norm responds: Loblaws hasn't been growing its dividend in recent years which is why it didn't make the list. FYI, according to globeinvestor, SAP is currently yielding 2.0% versus Loblaws at 2.2%. So, the dividend yield is about the same but SAP has a much higher return on equity and net profit margin than L. SAP has also typically trades at a premium to Loblaws. But that's not to say that I hate Loblaws only that the dividend growth investor would favour SAP at the moment.
I have investments outside my RRSP and within my RRSP. In a low interest rate environment am I better off having dividends stocks within my RRSP / GICs outside my RRSP or vice versa? If the interest rates go up does the advice change? I am thinking dividend stocks are better outside the RRSP for tax reasons but when interest rates are very low as today, it seems total tax paid is lower with GICs outside my RRSP. —Soopster
Norm responds: Unfortunately the details matter when it comes to taxes (high income vs. low income, etc.). Very generally speaking, most people like to shelter interest generating investments inside RRSPs.
But you also have to consider how long the low interest rate environment is likely to last. Is it worth doing a big switch (at the cost of lots of commissions / triggering capital gains tax) for an advantage that might be fleeting? I don't know but I suspect that the cost might well outweigh the potential advantages. Nonetheless, it's an interesting point to consider.
I was really amazed by reading your article. I started investing four years ago, and I always wanted to have dividend stocks. Could you please advise me where I can buy those dividend stocks? Right now I have mutual funds with CIBC and I'm interested in getting extra income from dividends. —Lesya
Norm responds: You can buy dividend stocks through a stockbroker. CIBC has both a full service and discount broker that you could use. (Full service comes with advice for a price and discount is cheap but you're on your own.)
Take it slow it when you're just starting out. It's best to do a fair amount of reading before taking the plunge and it's wise to begin in a small way so that any mistakes won't hurt that much. But don't be intimidated either!
I need to know whether I should buy the TD e-Series mutual funds in order to boost my returns, specifically a friend, who still believes in the US Recovery, recommended I buy the TD US Index which has a low MER 0.50% and start setting up automatic monthly contributions and/or should I but the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) which costs only 0.24% annually or even the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) cost here ).20% annually. —Nick
Keep in mind that I can't make specific recommendations for your portfolio. But I might suggest you consider a diversified portfolio that includes more than just U.S. stocks. Also, the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index ETF (VTI, 0.07% annual fee) might be a good replacement for the more expensive TD US Index fund.


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Griffin started the season on the fringe of the Heisman conversation, a talented and exciting player on a marginal team, while Stanford's Luck was already being touted as a No. 1 NFL draft pick.
Draft day might very well still belong to Luck, but Griffin diverted the Heisman to Waco, Texas, to a school that has never had a player finish better than fourth in the voting - and that was 48 years ago.
Other finalists were Alabama's Trent Richardson, Wisconsin's Montee Ball and Louisiana State University's Tyrann Mathieu.
Griffin and the Bears beat Texas 48-24 last Saturday to finish the regular season 9-3, Baylor's first nine-win season in 25 years. Lifting Baylor from the doldrums – along with passing for 3,998 yards and 36 touchdowns – is a big part of why Griffin broke a Heisman trend.
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This past Thursday, during a financial briefing to a primarily military audience, Commissioner Atkins of the SEC responded to Jim Cramer's comments about manipulating the stock market and calling the SEC stupid. Cramer's comments were made during a Dec. 06 interview, but were recently picked up by large media outlets such as NY Times, USA Today, CNN, and others. To read a review and watch the interview, go to Jonathan's post at My Money Blog.
During the Q&A session following the financial briefing, an audience member (ok, it was me) detailed the situation and asked Commissioner Atkins his opinion on the feasibility and legality of manipulating the market through the spread of rumors/innuendo and massive power plays in purchasing and selling, his opinion of Cramer's comment that the SEC is stupid, and whether or not Cramer faced any serious investigations because of these comments. The audience responded with a nice laugh, as apparently I put Commissioner Atkins on the spot.
Granted, this was a multi-part question, and took me a full 20 seconds to ask… but Commissioner Atkins was kind enough to answer almost every point. On the first point, Commissioner Atkins did not readily admit that it was feasible to manipulate the market. Admittedly, in his position I also would not answer in the affirmative on that point either. That wouldn't look good to admit your agency does not have the power to prevent market manipulation. But he did answer that market manipulation is illegal, and anyone caught doing so faces harsh penalties. (The SEC has prosecutorial powers and the civil authority to sue persons and institutions, but does not have the power to levy punishments).
Commissioner Atkins' remark to the second point of my question- Cramer's remark that the SEC is 'stupid.' Well, Commissioner Atkins did not go into much detail on this. Basically, he cautioned people on giving too much credit to the media's 'talking heads' and to use caution and due diligence when researching investments. He also alluded to an occasion when apparently Jim Cramer received a subpoena from the SEC, and on air, ripped the subpoena into pieces and stomped on it. Theatrics at its best! I did not see that episode or clip, so I can not attest to its accuracy. But that would have been something to see!
And finally, the third point to my question, will Jim Cramer face an investigation? Actually, Commissioner Atkins answered this part of the question first. Basically it was the standard, I can not comment on any investigations that may or may not be ongoing or that may or may not occur in the future. I don't remember the exact phrasing (I can't write fast enough to get everything down…) but that was the gist of it. He answered in a laughing manner, but also in a manner that led everyone in the audience to believe that, yes, there was an ongoing investigation. And rightly so. He then detailed the lengths the SEC goes to investigate and find market fraud, and talked about the ongoing relationships between the NYSE, NASDAQ, and other organizations to track unusual trades, malicious rumors, find sources of leaked information and insider trading, and otherwise work to prevent and discover fraudulent acts. He also mentioned it is a daunting task and these allegations are very difficult to prove and require substantial evidence. (He did mention several recently successful prosecutions for these infractions.)
All in all, Commissioner Atkins is a very intelligent and insightful man, and answered my question very thoroughly (and danced around the legalities very well).
For the record, I have a copy of Jim Cramer's Real Money and I thought it was an entertaining and insightful investing book. I also have at times watched his show, and found it entertaining, and have recreationally followed a few of his stock picks after he announced them on his show. What have his recommendations done?
Google the phrase 'Cramer Effect.' Here is a good link to see the results of a university study of the Cramer Effect called Can You Make Money from Jim Cramer's Picks?. Basically, if he recommends it, it goes up the next day (It usually reverts within a week) and if he advises to sell, it usually gets pummeled the next day (sometimes irreparably, but sometimes it also reverts within a week or two).
Jim Cramer is entertaining, has a lot of knowledge, a very loyal audience, and thus a lot of power to make things happen. Sometimes he needs to act like a politician and dance around subjects without actually answering the question at hand. But he doesn't, and therein lies his appeal. 🙂
But just like any investment – this is your money. Do your research. Understand your objectives and the risks you can handle and act accordingly. Don't do anything because the Commissioner of the SEC or Jim Cramer say to do it or not to do it.


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gain(redirected from gained)
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Related to gained: take into account, lined up
gain the upper hand
To come to be in a position of advantage, power, and/or control (over someone, something, or some situation). We've been doing everything we can for your father, but I'm afraid the cancer is gaining the upper hand. The home team gained the upper hand when their opponents' star quarterback went out with an injury.
gain ground against (something)
In finance, especially regarding currency, to increase in value in comparison to something else. With Europe's economy still struggling to recover, the US Dollar continued to gain ground against the Euro on Friday.
what you lose on the swings, you gain on the roundabouts
The losses, setbacks, or negative aspects of a certain situation are offset or balanced by equally advantageous or positive elements, or vice versa. (The formation of the phrase can also be reversed.) Primarily heard in UK. This promotion has meant I can provide for my family much more easily, but it's so demanding that I don't see them all that much—what you gain on the swings, you lose on the roundabouts. People here complain about the high level of taxes, but what you lose on the swings, you gain on the roundabouts—if I were to go into the hospital tomorrow for a major operation, I wouldn't pay a thing.
See also: gain, lose, on, roundabout, what
a penny saved is a penny gained
Every small amount helps to build one's savings (i.e. by saving a penny, you have one more penny). I'm trying not to spend much money right now because, you know what they say, a penny saved is a penny gained .
gain entrance
To enter a place or location upon acquiring permission or a means of access. After getting the security guard's attention, we were able to gain entrance to the building.
gain ground
1. To advance toward a desired location. We need to start gaining ground if we want to get back to camp before sunset. The enemy forces are beginning to gain ground, and they're expected to reach the capital sometime tomorrow.
2. By extension, to make progress or obtain more success, popularity, importanace, or acceptance. The opposition to vaccinating children, while still a definite minority, has been gaining ground in recent years. No one thought our fast food chain would do well in such a saturated market, but we've started gaining ground!
gain ground on (someone or something)
1. Of an opponent or enemy, to advance toward someone or something's position. The enemy forces are gaining ground on us. We need to move out! With the finish line only meters away, the runner turned back to see his rival gaining ground on him.
2. To encroach on the success or popularity of someone or something; to advance or prosper at the expense of someone or something else. The fledgling social media website has been gaining ground on the leading platforms in recent months. The underdog candidate's grassroots campaign helped her gain ground on her opponent, making this election much closer than anyone would have anticipated.
it's swings and roundabouts
The losses, setbacks, or negative aspects of a certain situation are cancelled out or balanced by equally advantageous or positive elements (or vice versa). Primarily heard in UK. This promotion has meant I can provide for my family much more easily, but it's so demanding that I don't see them all that much—it's swings and roundabouts, really. People here complain about the high level of taxes, but it's all just swings and roundabouts, because if I were to go into hospital tomorrow for a major operation, I wouldn't pay a thing.
See also: and, roundabout, swing
gain dominion over someone or something
to achieve total authority over someone or something. The dictator sought to gain dominion over the entire country. Harry was not happy until he had gained dominion over the people who worked for him.
gain from something
to benefit from something. I hope you gain from this experience. What do you think I will gain from this?
gain ground
to make progress; to advance; to become more important or popular. Our new product is gaining ground against that of our competitor. Since the government announced its new policies, the opposition has been gaining ground.
gain in something
to advance in a particular quality. Todd grew in stature and gained in wisdom. Mary gained in experience as the weeks went on.
gain on someone or something
to begin to catch up or move ahead of someone or something. We were gaining on them when they suddenly sped up. Our horse was gaining on the horse in front.
gain something by doing something
to achieve some benefit by doing something. What did he gain by dropping out of school? I will gain some degree of security by investing in U.S. Treasury bonds.
gain something from something
to earn or achieve something from something. I hope you gain something worthwhile from all this. I know I will gain some valuable experience from this job.
ill-gotten gains
money or other possessions acquired in a dishonest or illegal fashion. Bill cheated at cards and is now living on his ill-gotten gains. Mary is enjoying her ill-gotten gains. She deceived an old lady into leaving her $5,000 in her will.
No pain, no gain.
Fig. If you want to improve, you must work so hard that it hurts. (Associated with sports and physical exercise.) Player: I can't do any more push-ups. My muscles hurt. Coach: No pain, no gain. Come on, everybody! Run one more lap! No pain, no gain!
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
If you do not take risks, you will never accomplish anything. Bill: Should I ask my boss for a promotion? Jane: Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I think I'll audition for a part in that play. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
One man's loss is another man's gain.
Prov. When one person loses something, another person gets it. (You can substitute appropriate names or pronouns for the phrases one man's and another man's, as in the second example.) Mike found a five-dollar bill on the sidewalk. "One man's loss is another man's gain," he thought to himself, as he took the money. Jane: Andy just got fired. Jill: I know. And Andy's loss is my gain; I'm getting promoted to his job!
gain ground
to become more successful The United States is gaining ground as a cotton producer.Opposite of: lose ground
gain ground on somebody/something
to get a bigger share compared to others The company's software business is gaining ground on its biggest competitor.Opposite of: lose ground to somebody/something
Etymology: based on the military meaning of gain ground (to advance and get control of an area from an enemy)
gain ground
if a political party or a belief gains ground, it becomes more popular or accepted (often in continuous tenses) The Republicans are gaining ground in the Southern states.See have the upper hand
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
something that you say which means that it is necessary to take risks in order to achieve something We tried to make television programmes that were new and different, and we weren't always successful, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.
it's swings and roundabouts(British & Australian) also what you lose on the swings, you gain on the roundabouts (British & Australian)
something that you say to describe a situation in which there are as many advantages as there are problems If you make more money, you have to pay more tax, so what we gain on the swings, we lose on the roundabouts. It's swings and roundabouts, really. If you save money by buying a house out of town, you pay more to travel to work.
See also: and, roundabout, swing
gain ground
1. Advance, make progress; also, win acceptance. For example, The new conservation policy is gaining ground among the voters. This expression alludes to a military advance in which an army literally takes territory from the enemy. Its figurative use dates from about 1800. For an antonym, see lose ground.
2. gain ground on or upon . Encroach on, advance at the expense of. For example, Door-to-door canvassing helped them gain ground on the opposition.
ill-gotten gains
Benefits obtained in an evil manner or by dishonest means, as in They duped their senile uncle into leaving them a fortune and are now enjoying their ill-gotten gains . [Mid-1800s]
no pain, no gain
Suffering is needed to make progress, as in I've worked for hours on those irregular French verbs, but no pain, no gain. Although this idiom is often associated with athletic coaches who urge athletes to train harder, it dates from the 1500s and was already in John Ray's proverb collection of 1670 as "Without pains, no gains."
nothing ventured, nothing gained
One must take risks to achieve something, as in They quit their jobs, packed up, and moved to Wisconsin, saying "nothing ventured, nothing gained." Although this adage has appeared in slightly different form since the late 1300s, it was first recorded in this form only in 1624. For another version, see no pain, no gain.
gain in
To increase with respect to something: The athlete gained in strength, but lost in agility.
gain on
To get closer to something or someone, often in pursuit; close a gap: Run faster—the stampeding cattle are gaining on us!
gain ground
To progress, advance, or increase: Stock prices gained ground yesterday.
gain time
1. To run too fast. Used of a timepiece.
2. To delay or prolong something until a desired event occurs.


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Revelations Tarot
The Revelations Tarot has illuminated artwork with a swirling effect reminiscent of stained glass. Its art is also double-ended, with an upright and reversed image merging in the center of the card.
Publishing details
Date of Publication
May 1, 2005
Deck creation and/or publication process
This deck was originally titled the Adflatus Tarot but was retitled prior to publication.
Creator's comments
The deck was conceived in 2000 amidst a journey of self discovery and further education on the language of Tarot. Frustrated with the lack of connection with existing decks on the market, I decided to use my artistic talents and create my own. The image of reversals feature on the each card because I found it difficult to learn them without visual queues. By doing so I also represented the light and shade of each card, in full view, which enhanced the meaning of the card.


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Bargain hunters are flocking to Woolworths as big closing down sales take place at all of its 815 stores across the country.
Last month, business experts called administrators were put in charge of the famous chainstore after it admitted it had money trouble.
Some of the stores could close for good by Christmas.
It's good news if you're after a bargain - but 30,000 people could lose their jobs because of it.
And Woolworths also owns a business that supplies CDs and DVDs to other shops like Zavvi.
And that's led to worries that they could end up with empty shelves as well.
Shopping cutbacks
Christmas is usually the busiest time of year.
Some shops have been handing out discount vouchers and lots have had special sales to encourage people to spend their money.


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I love all foods. Note, I don't really eat at fast food places, it is either really nice dining or I cook for myself.
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NSW magistrates believe a program that gives drug addicts the chance to become clean should be extended to include drinkers, describing alcohol as the biggest cause of crime.
However, some magistrates believe repeat drug offenders use the treatment programs as a "soft option" and say there should be a limit on how many chances they have to participate.
The findings are contained in a survey published today by the NSW Judicial Commission about the Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment (MERIT) program.
The program gives those with illicit drug problems the chance to work - on a voluntary basis - towards rehabilitation as part of the bail process. It does not depend on a guilty plea, and there are no penalties for failing to complete treatment.
The program was first piloted in Lismore in July 2000 and will soon be available in all 17 of the state's area health regions.
More than four in five magistrates support the initiative, and 69 per cent said those with "a primary alcohol problem" should also have the chance to take part. Only 7 per cent were against the idea.
Some said substance abuse was often a mixed problem - alcohol and drugs - and that one could not be tackled without the other.
"It is not unusual where alcohol is only one of the drugs involved," one respondent said. "But we deal with the illicit substance rather than the problem substance."
Others said that in local courts alcohol had always been the biggest cause of offending, especially in country areas. "Over the past 30 years as an advocate or magistrate, 80 to 90 per cent of my work is alcohol-related. It's a huge problem."
Of those who said they were unsure, there were suggestions that a separate program should be organised. "If the primary or sole addiction is alcohol, then the response to, and plan of, treatment, is different and may require a much more extended approach."
If the Government adopted the magistrates' views, those charged with alcohol-related offences could volunteer for the program if eligible for release on bail. They would be ineligible if they had been charged with violence or sexual offences, and if they did not follow the program they could be arrested for breaching bail conditions.
This raises the prospect of drink-drivers opting for a treatment program as way of convincing magistrates they should not lose their licences or go to jail.
In the survey, magistrates with extensive experience of MERIT were more likely to see problems. One said there was a "tendency of recidivist offenders to seek admission as a last option before full-time custody".
Others said they were tougher on people who made no real effort to kick their habit. "It depends on whether it appears the defendant is making a sincere effort - some may be trying for a soft option, others may be trying to overcome the odds."
The majority said adherence to the program should be a specific condition of bail rather than a voluntary undertaking. There was also support for limiting the number of times a person could take part in MERIT. Of those who supported the idea, most said two chances were enough.
The chief executive of the Judicial Commission, Ernie Schmatt, said the program was "a unique partnership of justice and health". "It targets drug addiction and thereby benefits offenders, the court and the community generally."
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text: According to a "senior UK trade source" who spoke with CVG"It's going to be November again – just as with World At War and Modern Warfare 2," the source told CVG. "Activision believes that it can own Christmas again, just as it has in the last two years. Development is on course and Treyarch have been told the game must be ready to hit shelves before the gifting season."


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- Survivors of Korean ferry recall a sharp turn, then chaos
- Anger, grief at scene as bad weather stymies ferry rescue divers
- Rescued teacher from S Korean ferry disaster found dead
Jindo: Prosecutors in South Korea filed for arrest warrants on Friday for the ship's captain, the third mate and another crew member on criminal charges of deserting their ship and passengers after a ferry capsized and possibly trapped hundreds of people, many of them high school students on a trip to a resort island.
Two days after the ferry capsized, as hopes for new survivors turned into despair, Danwon High School, 236 of whose students remained missing, plunged deeper into sadness on Friday after its vice principal was found dead.
The vice principal, Kang Min-gyu, 52, was found dead near a gymnasium where the families of those missing from the sunken ship have gathered. The police said they suspected Mr Kang committed suicide.
When asked about a possible motive, Lim Jong-ho, a spokesman of the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education, whispered, "Probably a sense of guilt". The office oversees Danwon High School in Ansan, a city south of Seoul, the South Korean capital.
South Korean divers entered the capsized ferry on Friday, but officials warned that the work would be painstaking and difficult. One of the leaders of the diving effort, Hwang Dae-sik, said that underwater visibility at the site was so poor, and currents so rapid, that the work was "like moving against the wind of a typhoon while barely being able to see your palm." Currents were moving diagonally across the hull, he said, creating swirls and making it tricky for divers to enter the ship.
"We have been trying to put ropes into the ship so that we can use them as guides as we crawl into the ship in the darkness and hopefully bring out missing people," Mr. Hwang, a senior official with the Maritime Rescue and Salvage Association, said in an interview. "By Thursday, we placed those ropes into the fourth floor, and today we are using them to enter."
Most of the passengers on the Sewol, the 6,825-ton ferry that tilted and sank Wednesday en route to the island of Jeju, had cabins on the fourth floor. But survivors said that at the time of the sinking, many people were trapped on the third floor, which had a cafeteria and a game room.
From the fourth floor, Mr Hwang said, the divers hoped to expand their reach to other parts of the ship.
Despite the slow pace of the work, the news that the divers had entered the ship raised hopes among hundreds of parents at a gymnasium here that local officials have turned into a shelter for the families of the missing.
As of Friday afternoon, 28 deaths had been confirmed, and 268 people were still unaccounted for.
Rescuers were also using high-pressure hoses to pump oxygen into the ship, which by Friday was underwater, with only a tiny tip of its hull occasionally appearing between the waves. The rescuers hope that the oxygen will reach people who might still be alive in air pockets in the submerged vessel.
A crane arrived on the scene on Friday and others were on their way, in preparation for the eventual salvaging of the vessel. But experts said it would take days, if not weeks, to complete the difficult task of raising the ship.
The third day of rescue efforts also brought potential clues as to how the trip to the resort island of Jeju, which began on Tuesday night in Incheon, a port west of Seoul, had turned into one of South Korea's worst disasters in decades.
On Friday, investigators said the ship's captain, Lee Jun-seok, 69, who has been criticised for being among the first to leave the ship, was not at the steering house when the Sewol tilted and began sinking on Wednesday morning.
"He temporarily left the steering command to his third shipmate," said Park Jae-uk, a senior investigator. "We are investigating where exactly he was at the time." The captain returned to the bridge as soon as the ship began tilting, he said.
The Sewol was making a sharp turn in a shipping lane when it suddenly tilted on Wednesday morning, a few hours before its scheduled arrival at Jeju off the southern coast of South Korea. Officials are still investigating whether the turn made under the third mate's command was appropriate or too sharp, Mr Park said.
"We are looking into whether it was the only reason" for the ship's tilting, he said, "or if other factors were involved, such as the maintenance and operation of the ship."
Officials have raised the possibility that vehicles and other heavy cargo on the ferry might not have been properly secured, in which case they could have slid to one side when the sharp turn was made, causing the ship to lose its balance. They were also investigating widespread accounts that the crew had urged passengers to stay in their quarters even after the ship began sinking, instructions that may have resulted in many people being trapped below deck. Reaching those passengers has been the focus of rescue operations.
Also on Friday, government investigators said they would find and punish the people who had sent text messages or social media posts purporting to be from missing students, saying they were alive on the ship and waiting for help. A police investigation found the messages to be false.
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A fully electronic trading platform dedicated to Shariah-compliant products has just been launched by Bahraini exchange BFX, which was itself only launched earlier this year. The central bank of the tiny island state will be regulating trading activity on the new platform, e-Tayseer, of the new Islamic finance division, Bait al-Bursa.
e-Tayseer, aimed at the Middle Eastern and North African markets, will initially offer automated murabaha transactions. This is the region's first exchange-operated platform dedicated to Islamic finance products. Read more