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eHealthNews.nz: Sector Updates
Digital mental health provider wins prestigious business awards
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The mental health sector is an unlikely place to go hunting for business opportunities. But as a highly values-driven, socially conscious and passionate leader, Anil Thapliyal did exactly that.
Growing a sustainable business was no easy feat; it required unrelenting perseverance, patience and a commitment to playing the long game. Fortunately, improving the mental health and wellbeing of New Zealanders is a life-long cause for Thapliyal.
"It's certainly not easy to strike a balance as a business, especially on the bottom line," Thapliyal says, "but the real reward is knowing we are making a difference in people's lives every single day."
Thapliyal, the founder and CEO of HealthTRx, has led the organisation from humble beginnings in 2006 to a globally respected leader in the eMental health field. Its aim is to leverage digital technologies to resolve the global mental illness crisis.
HealthTRx's service suite spans eMental health consultancy services, products and software solutions. From preventative self-help programmes through to helping the healthcare sector deliver eMental health services more effectively, HealthTRx touches the lives of thousands of people globally.
Key clients include health ministries, mental health commissions, mental health service providers, hospitals, primary care practices and NGOs across New Zealand, Australia, USA and Canada.
"Winning three prestigious Indian Business Awards is a great honour," says Thapliyal.
"The Special Award for Distinguished Services to eMental Health Globally is a testament to our mantra that 1+1=11, with us punching well above our weight despite our humble size."
The award for Business Excellence in Innovation speaks to the people-centred approach to everything HealthTRx does.
"Innovation starts and ends with people," he says.
By building a diverse team with a wide range of skills, Thapliyal orchestrates projects where staff challenge and support each other to surface new ideas. As such, HealthTRx is renowned for delivering innovative, outside-the-box thinking to explore how technology strengthen and is a supportive adjunct to traditional clinical interventions that improves the quality of people's mental health and wellbeing.
Thapliyal is truly excited about the difference his team is making for people facing real-life challenges.
To be successful, HealthTRx must hold true to their ethical principles and the ethos of doing the right things for the right reasons. The award for Business Excellence in Ethics makes Thapliyal immensely proud that his people-centred approach has been recognised.
"We work with people to ensure that initiatives are implemented in ways that truly meet their needs. Our end-users are often in a very challenging place and success can be the difference between life and death – so they rightfully expect eMental health services to well designed, carefully delivered and increasingly integrated into routine care pathways."
Source: NZHIT media release, 2 December 2019
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Home Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection Awards ceremony
Title Awards ceremony
Photographer Cutler, George M.
Collection ID Shades of L.A. Collection
Shades of L.A.: African American Community
Location/Accession S-001-373 120
Notes Image is a reproduction.
Description Group at an awards ceremony. Identified are businessman Norman Houston (far left), Judge Edwin Jefferson of the District Court of Appeals (2nd from right), and Haven Johnson (far right).
Subject Houston, Norman O.
Jefferson, Edwin.
Johnson, Haven.
Awards--California--Los Angeles.
Insurance executives--United States.
Businesspeople--United States.
Judges--United States.
Shades of L.A. Collection photographs.
Shades of L.A. African American photographs.
Coverage 1941; 1942; 1943; 1944; 1945; 1946; 1947; 1948; 1949; 1950
Credits Shades of L.A. is an archive of photographs representing the contemporary and historic diversity of families in Los Angeles. Images were chosen from family albums and include daily life, social organizations, work, personal and holiday celebrations, and migration and immigration activities. Made possible and accessible through the generous support of the Security Pacific National Bank, Sunlaw Cogeneration Partners, Photo Friends, California Council for the Humanities, the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, and the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation.
Rights The contents of this collection are restricted to personal, research, and non-commercial use. The Library cannot share the personal and/or contact information of the donors, their descendants, or associates who contributed photographs and oral histories to the collection.
Reproduction Information Images available for reproduction and educational use. Please see the Ordering & Use page at http://tessa.lapl.org/orderinguse.html for additional information.
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Will Mobile Cloud Computing Ever Take Off?
By Christina Warren 2011-05-24 20:00:44 UTC
Over the past few years, companies like Google, Amazon and Salesforce have helped transform "the cloud" from a substance-free buzzword into, well a buzzword that actually makes a lot of business sense. Users increasingly access cloud services at home, at work and in the enterprise. Of course, like virtually every other sector of the web and tech industries, the focus is increasingly being turned to mobile.
In theory, the always-connected nature of smartphones and 3G-enabled tablets are a perfect match for cloud computing and cloud services. Still, halfway through 2011, we haven't seen cloud computing and cloud services as tightly coupled or well integrated into the mobile ecosystem one might expect. Looking at the evolution of mobile platforms offers insight into the mobile cloud of the future.
Mobile Platforms Are Still Data Silos
Earlier this month, Google officially introduced the Chromebook, the first netbook computer that will ship with Chrome OS. Chrome OS is built around the idea of keeping data fundamentally stored in the cloud, while still providing local access. Programs, files and media are all executed in the web browser.
One of the key differentiators of Chrome OS is that because everything is stored and executed in the cloud, users can access their machines and accounts from a different device, without having to do anything more than log in.
This is in contrast to current mobile and desktop operating systems that might have some cloud-syncing capabilities for things like contacts, email and bookmarks, but still largely keep user data, application preferences and other information stored locally on the device itself.
Google's Android operating system touts its cloud abilities — and sure, users can instantly access their inboxes, Picasa photo albums and Gmail contacts by simply adding an account to another Android device, but third-party application settings, locally stored files and protected items, like Wi-Fi passwords, remain inaccessible.
Many Third-Party Apps Increasingly Take Advantage of Cloud Services
Although modern desktop and mobile operating systems may still not be developed with a "cloud first" strategy, many third-party app developers are working at integrating with cloud services and using cloud backends to process and serve content at a brisk pace.
Cross-platform development company Appcelerator highlighted this trend in its Q2 mobile developer survey.
Appcelerator and IDG's survey indicated that "84% of respondents said that they are using at least one cloud-enabled or cloud-based service in their applications today." Although much of this activity is still based around the social cloud — integrating with services like Facebook or Twitter, an increasing number are using cloud-based commerce platforms or adding support for enterprise cloud backends.
Perhaps most telling, 44% of respondents are deploying parts of their apps using cloud platforms services from companies like Amazon or Microsoft. We're approaching a point in mobile application development where content within the app is sourced from a data connection or API as much as it is embedded and executed through pure native code. This not only makes it easier for developers to bring the same content and services to multiple platforms, it makes it easier for users to access their data in other apps on other devices.
A trend — especially in the iOS App Store — is the increasing number of applications that are designed to integrate directly with cloud-based services. I have an entire iOS folder of note-taking apps dedicated to interfacing directly with Dropbox, for example, rather than using native storage on the phone itself.
The advantage of this sort of connectivity is that accessing an app on an iPhone or an iPad displays the same data. Moreover, that data is also accessible from the web or desktop.
Virtualization companies like VMWare are working to create virtualized instances — run from the cloud — of desktop computers, accessible on the iPhone, Android and iPad. The next step is to natively integrate the data on the phone with the data in another virtual machine, without having to rely on cumbersome syncing or file transfer procedures.
Better Integration is On its Way
Mobile cloud computing might still be in its infancy, however it is clear that mobile platform developers and app makers are embracing the cloud. Amazon, a company that has almost seamlessly rolled out its cloud platform to thousands upon thousands of developers, while also integrating that platform into its Kindle, Amazon Instant Video and Amazon MP3 products, is leading the way.
Google and Apple are both rumored to be taking a more proactive and cloud-centric approach to future versions of Android and iOS, while also building mobile-friendly cloud services.
Cloud integration also plays a big part in the future of Microsoft's Windows Phone Mango platform. From integrating seamlessly with multiple networks and services for accessing documents, email and media to building more hooks for the cloud into is developer SDK, Windows Phone is betting big on the cloud.
The future for the cloud and mobile is bright — even if it might take some time to develop.
Image courtesy of Flickr, Stefano Ferri.
Topics: amazon, Android, Apple, Apps, cloud computing, Digital Collaboration Series, Google, iPad, iPhone, Microsoft, Mobile, mobile devices, software, Tech


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Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun has been inhabited for at least thirty thousand years. A strikingly beautiful country, it is a blend of incredible contrast, steeped in ancient tradition, modern thriving cities and rich in natural beauty.
Our walking trip on the very picturesque island of Shikoku, most famous for its pilgrimage tour of the 88 Sacred Temples takes us through rural Japan where the pace of life slows to the rhythm of the seasons, and where natural and spiritual treasures unfold at every step. We will wander through the beautiful forest to visit 27 of the 88 impressive temples.
Iceland abounds in dramatic extremes. It is home to the largest volcanic canyon in the world and also spectacular tumbling glaciers that spill in to the North Atlantic Ocean. On the one hand its winters are long and dark, but come summer, it bears witness to the midnight sun. It is a country of pristine nature, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture.
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Whether your interest is culture and history, bird and wildlife, walking/hiking, we can create your dream trip in India. To offer inspiration, we present two suggested itineraries: Northern India and Southern India.
These trips can be booked for two people or for a group of up to 12 people on a date to suit you with accommodation according to your preference. Or you can use the itineraries as inspiration for us to design your own trip.
Whether you're a first-timer to Nepal or the magic of the Mighty Himalaya is luring you back, we will share our knowledge and passion for this incredible part of the world. We can tailor a private trip just for you or you can join the Annapurna Circuit Trek.
Wandering the World's 13-Day ESSENCE OF BHUTAN is a fascinating journey to the heart of the Dragon Kingdom which includes a 5-day cultural trek in a remote and spectacularly beautiful part of this pristine country and a one day hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery.
The trip can be arranged as is or tailored to suit for 2 or more people on a date to suit you.
ESCORTED – small groups of maximum 14 walkers departing on specific dates escorted by an experienced leader knowledgeable about the culture, landscape, people and language of your destination. They are passionate about walking and their aim is to immerse you in the countries history, customs, culture, politics, myths and legends.
HOSTED – small groups of maximum 14 walkers depart on specific dates. Walking with you will be an experienced walking host. They may be discovering this particular walk with you, or they may be returning for the umpteenth time. Their task is to make sure everything runs smoothly for the group. For those walkers who like some freedom but also like a local reference to assist with way marks, directions, ironing out any interruptions like bad weather, your host is there to make everything run smoothly. On some days some of the group may want to walk ahead and some may like to linger in a village for an extra cuppa or they may want to walk with the host for company and guidance. Everyday will bring a new discovery but you'll have the security of you host's assistance when you need it. At the end of the day we all gather at our cosy accommodation to share our many and varied day's adventures and discoveries.
EXPERIENCED LOCAL LEADERS - small groups of maximum 14 walkers depart on specific dates. In destinations such as Iceland and Japan, Wandering the World engage experienced local leaders key to offering the inside knowledge that allows you to immerse yourself in the local culture and provide assistance, support and guidance throughout your journey. With our local guide we confidently take you along well-worn paths and off the beaten track where possible.
Our Wandering the World walks and tours are carefully planned so you can throw away your cares and fill your senses with the sights, sounds and tastes of your holiday.
SELF GUIDED – you will have the freedom to walk at your own pace and start on a day of your choosing. We'll provide you with a walking pack that will contain walking notes, maps and guides so you can discover the countryside and people each day at your own pace. Your luggage will be transferred each day to your cosy pre-booked accommodation.
Our insider tips and knowledge give you the advantage of being able to plan your trip in advance so you can discover hidden secrets and experience things that you wouldn't get to do otherwise. Or if you have something specific in mind, we can work with you to plan a trip so you get exactly what you are looking for from your chosen destination.
And we're with you every step of the way as we always check-in with your accommodation each day to make sure you've arrived safely.
So all that is left to do is lace up your boots and start walking as you embark on the trip of a lifetime.
If you're contemplating a holiday on two wheels, then you'll find our cycling trips as much fun as you can handle.
We know the tracks and trails that take you through scenic countryside, to quaint towns and villages and to out-of-the -way places to discover hidden secrets that only the locals know.
We give you the option to travel solo, as a couple or with a small group of like-minded pedal pals.
You'll be provided with easy-to-follow maps and directions. And just-in-case, we always check-in at your accommodation to make sure you have arrived safely. Plus every day we transport your luggage to the next destination.
If you have a zest for great food, fantastic wine and some of the most beautiful countryside imaginable, then our food and wine tours will be just your taste.
We serve you up a slice of the good life as we uncover some of the great traditions and culinary secrets of Europe.
Whether you're with shepherds in the mountains as they milk their herd to make some of the world's most expensive cheese or at an Italian farmhouse learning traditional Piedmont recipes, we provide you with unique and exciting experiences that will open your mind and tantalize your taste buds.
Plus you'll have access to fine dining in some of the most exclusive restaurants with tasting menus and premium wines that will satisfy even the most moody of foodies.
And we specialise in creating trips that match your every requirement so if you don't want to follow our set menu, we can help you cook up your own special itinerary that will leave you completely satisfied.
There's nothing like sharing magical moments with the people you love. So if you're thinking of travelling in your own group but would like an expert to guide you, then our private tours are the perfect solution.
Our trips are ideal for celebrations with friends and family, for milestone events or for any group at all really that wants to get away and enjoy the best that life has to offer.
Our depth of experience and insider knowledge allows us to offer you an unparalleled range of unique experiences.
Whether you're in Spain on a private balcony watching the running of the bulls with a local or on a rural property enjoying mouth-watering cuisine as you take in stunning mountain views by a crackling fire, we give you access to a range of real local experiences that very few people get to have.
And if you have something specific in mind that you want to do, we can work with you to tailor a trip that is the perfect fit for your group.
While walking with Wandering the World we know your accommodation is a very important aspect. We carefully select accommodation to ensure that at the end of each day you can relax and rest in comfort and enjoy reflecting on the events of the day just gone and be refreshed and ready for the day to follow.
In all the places we choose to stay you will have private facilities. Many places have their own restaurant with the owner/chef cooking for us, offering the pleasure of sampling new foods with local in-season ingredients.
"Jane, thank you, we have so many wonderful memories of our tour through Upper Mustang (Nepal) and in India. The team looked after us every minute, with their gentle manners, humour and care. It was a privilege to visit these beautiful, fascinating countries and experience the spectacular landscape, the culture, and meet the local people. We had an absolutely awesome trip and look forward to more adventures with Wandering the World."
"I was lucky enough to be on one of the pilot trips of Wandering the World on the Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain. Glenyce is the most wonderful and welcoming host and our trip was very well put together. Counting down the days until it's time to wander the world again! "
In 2013, Glenyce Johnson completed a life-changing journey walking the Camino de Santiago, an 800km pilgrimage across France and Spain; her mantra then became 'more walking, less working' and sharing the travel she loves. Now after adding more than 15,000 Camino kilometers, Glenyce claims the walking and meeting like-minded people has become infectious, addictive and rewarding, as she escorts groups on their trip of a lifetime. The Co-Founder of Wandering the World continues to explore on foot the paths along the Portugal Coastal and Inland Camino, the Via de la Plata, the Camino del Norte and the Chemin de Saint Jacques, all extraordinary places of discovery.
Glenyce Johnson and Jane Reed met in 1994 whilst working together in the advertising industry. Based on their professional respect for each other and a shared passion for many interests outside work – notably travel and walking, they became friends. One of the many experiences they have achieved together is walking 100kms in 48 hours for the Oxfam Trailwalker fund raising event.
Glenyce, originally from Warrnambool, left her country town to travel the world, returning to Melbourne eight years later. Following a five-year stint at Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising, she aligned her passion for travel by joining Peregrine Adventures, initially as the Financial Controller in 1999, before her appointment as Managing Director in 2005. In 2006, Glenyce was awarded Telstra Business Woman of the year for the Private & Corporate Sector.
After a career spanning 22 years in advertising agencies, including three years at Saatchi & Saatchi, Jane moved to head up Marketing at Jenny Craig, and in 2000 she was appointed Managing Director. Jane has hiked many trails through Europe, and trekked in the magical Himalaya on a number of occasions. Jane also had the opportunity to combine her love for travel when she joined Peregrine Adventures in 2004 as Marketing Director and once again was professionally reunited with Glenyce.
Given their passion for travel, and appetite for new destinations, Glenyce and Jane have explored over 100 countries across all seven continents.
They are now committed to offering their travel experience for others to enjoy, through Wandering the World.
The excitement of expanding our cultural awareness through travel has always been a focus in our lives, both personally and professionally. We are motivated by discovering new places, meeting new people and the thrill of our next adventure ….Our philosophy is centred on the quote by Saint Augustine "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page".
We have had many wonderful years of professional life working for others. Wandering the World enables us to share our personal journeys and adopt a lifestyle dedicated to travel, so we can enjoy more, and share more. Using our first hand knowledge and our extensive network of partners around the globe, our promise is to create and deliver authentic and exceptional travel experiences.
We believe the best way to discover and experience a place, is on foot, and we are energised by walking and trekking – we also value and appreciate the destinations that don't necessarily lend themselves to an active style of holiday, therefore we incorporate touring options so you are able to wander at your leisure.
Life is a journey. We hope you will take some time out to wander the world with us and share our mantra of "more walking, less working".
Wandering the World create, design and tailor exceptional walking, trekking and touring holidays. Our specialty is providing unique (money-can't buy), authentic travel experiences in some of the most amazing places on earth. The destinations we choose to wander are those where we have a special connection and places we are personally passionate about.
From our many years in the travel industry, we have identified the leading specialists in country and forged strong relationships with these local partners. Our operators are long established, privately owned and small enough to care for the detail. Together we are able to offer and prepare itineraries that unlock the 'hidden gems' and uncover the best-kept secrets of a destination. Where we can introduce you to parts of the world less travelled, where you can get off the well-worn tourist paths and enjoy the privilege of getting under the skin of a destination and immerse yourself in the local culture and communities.
We know accommodation is an important aspect of any trip. We carefully select accommodation to ensure that at the end of each day you can relax and rest in comfort. Where you can enjoy reflecting on the events of the day just gone and be refreshed and ready for the day to come. And of course the pleasure of sampling new foods and perhaps tasting some local wines. Please view 'Our Accommodation' gallery for places we stay.
We are totally focused on understanding your needs and to providing thoughtful dedicated service. Our priority is ensuring your have total peace of mind from booking to wandering with us.
Travel has inspired our lives, we want to share our knowledge and experience and provide the journey that will be etched in your memory for a lifetime.


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Ian Brodie is associate professor at the University of Calgary. Between 2005 and 2008 he was chief of staff to the Leader of the Opposition and then to the Prime Minister. Before that, he was executive director of the Conservative Party of Canada. After leaving government, he worked as a strategic adviser at the Inter-American Development Bank.
He is a director at Canada Health Infoway, a member of the Advisory Board of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Institute of Market Studies, and a fellow at the Centre for Military, Strategic and Security Studies. The author of Friends of the Court: The Privileging of Interest Group Litigants in Canada (2001), he is a graduate of the University of Calgary and McGill University.


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Wedding of King Constantine of Greece and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark
September 18, 2017 September 18, 2019 ~ Saad719
Happy 53rd Anniversary to King Constantine and Queen Anne Marie of Greece, who got married on this day in 1964. Princess Anne Marie of Denmark was just 13 when she met the then Crown Prince of Greece. Two years later, the couple had fallen in love and gotten engaged, marrying just weeks after her 18th Birthday and a few months after his accession to the throne. The couple have five children and ruled Greece for only three years before spending over 40 years in exile. Recently, the King and Queen have returned to Greece, where they reside in a villa in Porto Heli. In honour of their Anniversary, we are featuring their wedding below-
On the evening before the wedding, King Constantine hosted a grand Banquet and Ball at the Royal Palace of Athens for foreign royal guests.
King Frederik IX of Denmark (the father of the bride) escorted Queen Ingrid (mother of the bride, wearing the Danish Ruby Parure and her Ruby Bow Brooch) and Queen Sirikit of Thailand (wearing a Floral Tiara)
Queen Juliana of the Netherlands (wearing the Stuart Tiara and Parure) was escorted by King Gustaf Adolf of Sweden (grandfather of the bride) and King Olav of Norway.
Princess Irene of Greece (wearing Queen Sophie's Diamond Circle Tiara) and then Crown Princess Margrethe of Denmark (wearing the Alexandrine Drop Tiara) were escorted by Prince Rainer of Monaco while Princess Bendikte of Denmark (wearing her Floral Tiara) and Princess Anne of the United Kingdom were escorted by Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands.
King Constantine escorted his mother, Queen Frederica (wearing Queen Sophie's Diamond Tiara), and his bride, Princess Anne Marie (wearing the Greek Emerald Parure for the first time).
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The next day, King Constantine rode with his mother, Queen Frederica, while Princess Anne Marie arrived with her father, King Frederick.
The wedding ceremony took place at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation in Athens, and was performed by Archbishop Chrysostomos, the Primate of Greece.
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Part of the ceremony involved crowns being held over the heads of the couple, first by Queen Frederica, and then by Crown Prince Harald of Norway, Crown Prince Carl Gustaf of Sweden, The Prince of Wales, Prince Michael of Greece, Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia, Prince Ingolf of Denmark, Prince Michael of Kent, Prince Karl of Hesse and Count Michael Bernadotte. The bridesmaids included Princess Anne of the United Kingdom, Princess Christina of Sweden, Princess Irene of Greece, Princess Margareta of Romania, Princess Tatiana Radziwill, and Princess Clarissa of Hesse.
After the ceremony, the couple rode in a carriage procession back to the Royal Palace of Athens, where a wedding breakfast was held for 80 guests. Soon afterwards, the King and his new Queen left to begin their honeymoon in Corfu.
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King Constantine wore his white Field Marshal's uniform with the sash of the Greek Order of the Redeemer, the stars and collar of his other orders, and his medals. Queen Anne Marie wore a simple gown by Danish designer Jørgen Bender with Princess Margaret of Connaught's Irish lace veil and the Khedive of Egypt Tiara, which has been worn by all of Queen Ingrid's female descendants and was inherited by Queen Anne Marie in 2000.
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Home Video Review: Robert Pattinson Turns in Another Gem, Playing a Small-Time Crook in 'Good Time'
Robert Pattinson continues his daring post-Twilight career with his best role yet in Good Time as Connie, a small-time crook who gets his mentally handicapped brother, Nick (Benny Safdie, who co-directed the film with brother Josh), imprisoned on Rikers Island.
The movie is a dark and twisted adventure as Connie tries his darndest to free his brother from prison and take him far away from society. His efforts include pulling the wrong guy (Buddy Duress) out of a hospital; Connie thought the guy was his brother, but he's actually a messed-up dude who jumped out of a moving car while on acid. He turns out to be an unreliable accomplice as they try to recover some lost drugs, intending to sell them and post bond for Connie's brother. Things don't go according to plan.
The film plays as a nice homage to Martin Scorsese without feeling like a rip-off. The Safdie brothers know how to get good laughs out of bad situations, and they've caught lightning in a bottle with Pattinson and Duress. They also managed to get Jennifer Jason Leigh on set for some great scenes as Connie's extremely insecure friend.
While Benny Safdie's screen time is limited, he portrays someone truly heartbreaking in Nick. It's the sort of performance that should get him some acting recognition—on top of his fine directorial work.
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ESPN anchor Stuart Scott's long fight with cancer, devotion to daughters told in posthumous memoir
By Sherryl Connelly
Mar 01, 2015 | 12:05 AM
Stuart Scott clutches his Jimmy V Perseverance Award last year. He had left the hospital after four surgeries over seven days to accept it. (John Shearer/Invision/AP)
"Cancer can kill you, but it can also make you the man you always wanted to be."
In "Every Day I Fight," ESPN anchor Stuart Scott's posthumous memoir, his voice is as distinctive and memorable as it ever was on-air. But this time the much-loved sportscaster's play-by-play is a narration of his seven-year battle with cancer that ended with his death Jan. 4.
Written with Larry Platt, the memoir is both the story of a brash young man who took heat for being first to bring a hip-hop vibe to sports broadcasting and that of a 49-year-old father whose devotion to his two daughters only deepened throughout his illness.
"That's what cancer does: It makes everything profound. It also makes everything urgent," he wrote.
Scott, the son of a federal postal inspector and a school aide, joined ESPN2 in 1993, moving up to take the chair next to Craig Kilborn on "SportsCenter" in 1996. His look, "rocking the style of the day" with a baby high-top fade, signaled Scott was about to bring something entirely new to the show.
'Every Day I Fight' by Stuart Scott with Larry Platt.
"Boo-yah!"
"Cool as the other side of the pillow."
"Just call him butter 'cause he's on a roll."
GQ called him the "hip-hop Howard Cosell," but there was also a backlash against his rap-inspired catch phrases. Some critics bashed his "urban-speak," and he got hate mail from viewers. But Scott refused to dial it back, even appearing in music videos with rappers LL Cool J and Luke.
"I brought the in-your-face attitude of the music I came up on — hip hop — to 'SportsCenter.' That wasn't a planned thing; it was just who I was. Yeah, I'm young, I'm African-American, and I'm telling you about this game like I'm talking trash with my boys back home."
Scott appears on a 'Good Morning America' segment in April of last year. He died Jan. 4 after battling cancer for seven years. (Rich Arden/ESPN Images)
Other critics said he soft-balled questions with athletes, acting more a friend than a reporter. And the case was he had personal relationships with stars like Michael Jordan (a pal from his days at the University of North Carolina), Tiger Woods and LeBron James, among others.
But "gotcha" journalism just wasn't his game.
"I'm interested in explaining, not judging," he wrote. "The rapport I have with athletes comes not from slapping hands with them but having played sports . . . . I saw my role as droppin' knowledge."
(From left) ESPN anchor Stuart Scott, daugher Taelor Scott and NFL player Peyton Manning backstage at The 2014 ESPY Awards on July 16. (Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
Indeed, Scott first displayed the incredible tenacity he met cancer with on the football field, continuing to play though an eye disease coupled with sports-related injuries resultin in 18 surgeries throughout his life. In 2012, for instance, his eyeball split open after he took a football in the face on the field with the New York Jets.
He was every bit as determined about getting back to life, and work, after every bout of cancer, no matter how debilitating the treatment.
"If I'm too weak to work, I'm too weak to live," he wrote.
Scott was in Pittsburgh preparing to co-host a "Monday Night Football" matchup in November 2007 when he got the diagnosis. Stomach pains sent him to the hospital, where he had an emergency appendectomy. Expecting to be quickly released, he was surprised when a doctor showed up at his bedside and said there were complications.
Scott is seen in 1996, the year he joined 'SportsCenter.' (LaBranche, Rick)
"You have cancer," he was told.
Scott recalled his first thoughts as being, "I'm going to die" and "I won't be here for my daughters."
Taelor and Sydney were 12 and 8 at the time. Though Scott was divorced from their mother, Kim, he was a very involved father, sneaking into their rooms at night just to watch them sleep. Even if time was of the essence, Scott insisted surgery had to wait until he made it back to Connecticut to tell his daughters in person.
Cancer of the appendix is a rare disease with no symptoms. Scott read the statistics on the Web and came to a decision. He told his doctor after that first surgery that the one thing he didn't want to know was his prognosis. He had no interest in how long anyone else thought he had to live.
Scott is seen on the 'SportsCenter' set in 2000. (Rich Arden/ESPN)
After that surgery, in which 28 lymph nodes were removed, he gave himself a month to get back before starting chemotherapy. About the same time, his former ESPN colleague Robin Roberts was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now the host of "Good Morning America," she commiserated with him about "The Burden."
It wasn't the disease that they were bemoaning, but the exhaustion of dealing with all the well-meaning inquiries. As Roberts told him, "Everyone wants to know how you're doing, and they don't get that you'll reach out to the people you want to reach out to."
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Incredibly, he followed each bout of chemo with an immediate workout, thinking, "While you kick my butt, cancer, I'm gonna kick yours."
But even after he was told his scan was free of cancer cells, Scott lived with a pervasive awareness of how "cancer hides and jukes and feints you." After three years of clean stats, in January 2010 he insisted his doctor go in and look around. Nothing was found.
The score board displays a message in memory of broadcaster Stuart Scott before the start of the NFC Wild Card Playoff game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium on January 4 in Arlington, Texas. (Sarah Glenn/Getty Images)
In November of that year, nine days after another clean scan, a stomachache resulted in a surgery in which three big tumors were found. He entered a new round of chemo with the attitude of let's "see how long it takes to grow back again."
It was time to acknowledge his fear and learn to live with it. Now his priority was living long enough to witness his daughters' "aha" moment, when they realized that everything he did that annoyed them, he did for them.
By 2013, it was confirmed that the cancer was back. Scott was still fighting, and fighting hard, but another recognition was seeping in. At one point last year, the treatment was so intense he underwent four surgeries over seven days, emerging from the hospital to fly to Los Angeles to accept the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at the ESPYs.
From the podium, he found himself saying, "When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and the manner in which in you live."
Scott realized that he was giving himself permission to finally relinquish the role of heroic fighter. He was ready to just be and let others carry him. After a 75-day stay in the hospital, Scott knew the time for hiding was past. He was ready to talk with his daughters, then 19 and 15, knowing that the girls had had their "aha" moment.
He felt certain they not only knew how much he wanted to be there for them, they had felt how much he was there during his long, harrowing fight.
"That's what cancer does: It messes with you, but it also makes your love so much bigger," he wrote.
His companion, Kristin Spodobalski, once told him that life consisted of two dates with a dash in between. Scott's moving closing words are these:
"I hope my baby girls take this with them: Make the dash count. "
When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by the manner in which you live.
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FIFA U-17 WWC: Asia, Oceania fill up qualification spots
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By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde – Nigeria
Qualification spots for the 2021 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, India for the continents of Asia and Oceania have been completed, Kick442.com can report.
According to the latest updates on qualification for the tournament, three countries including the host, India will represent Asia, while Oceania has one qualification slot.
Hosts India, Korea DPR, and Japan will represent Asia at the tournament, while Australia will be the sole representative of Oceania.
The competition which was initially slated to be held between November 2 – 21 2020, will now take place from February 17 – March 7, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
West African rivals, Nigeria and Ghana will fight it out for one of the three Africa's qualification slots later this year.
Uganda will play Cameroon, while South Africa will tussle with Morocco for the other slots, with the final legs of the qualifiers to be played in the windows of October 31 – November 1 and November 20 – November 22
Spain is the defending champions of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, having won their first title in 2018.
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Bloomsburg University's Department of History is dedicated to honing students' intellectual skills and fostering their love of learning, while providing a solid grounding in American, European and world history. Students often present their research at honors conferences; several student research papers have won prizes and several more have been published. The history faculty is composed of dedicated working scholars who make teaching their first professional priority.
The faculty collectively have produced a long list of important books, research articles and conference presentations. They daily bring this professional experience and expertise into the classroom, where it's integrated into teaching. The department works constantly to improve service for students, evident, for instance, in the accessibility of faculty, the variety of internship opportunities available to students and the quality of student advisement.
Students begin their education in history with a carefully planned series of introductory courses that provide a fundamental survey-level knowledge of the history of the United States, as well as world and regional history. They then go on to upper-level seminar courses where they develop a deeper level of knowledge and enhance their ability to work accurately and critically with secondary sources and with primary source documents. Upper-level courses place heavy emphasis on writing, oral presentation and research skills. They also foster use of technology that facilitate historical research and analysis.
These include detailed study of United States history and western civilization, historiography and historical methods, research and writing skills, then options in Asian civilization, modern China and Japan, Latin America, and five courses relating to African history. History majors then work with their adviser to take five upper-division history specialization courses.
History graduates pursue a wide variety of careers, such as law, law enforcement, public history, public administration and education. Graduates are also teaching in primary and secondary schools across the country. Many students have pursued graduate school in history and several have gone on to careers as university professors. Others have distinguished themselves in the business and corporate worlds, in industries ranging from insurance to high-technology information services.
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The history minor program provides at least one directed exercise in independent historical research; a minimal background in those courses at the 100 level that are required of history majors; flexibility in framing a minor pertinent to the student's academic interest; and at least one course at an advanced level.
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May grad caps BU career with two prestigious awards
Laura Comstock, a graduating senior, has won the two most prestigious awards the Department of History has to offer. She won the 2019 Outstanding Research Project prize for her URSCA-funded investigation entitled "Egyptian identify and Thawara 1919: An analysis of Coptic Egyptian identity in the context of Egyptian nationalism."
Comstock also won the department's James R. Sperry Award for 2019-20, given each year to the "outstanding graduating senior" across the academic year. In nominating her, a history faculty member praised Comstock's commitment to academic excellence by "design[ing] a demanding program for herself, … electing to major in history and Arabic, in addition to minoring in Middle East Studies and political science."
The faculty member noted she became a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society (a national honor society for first-generation college students), and the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society." She has also been exceptionally active in service, as an officer for the Arabic Club, and as president of the Muslim Student Association.
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Access to the Pacific Crest Trail was severely affected by mid-2000's flooding. Photo by Karen Wang.
Regaining Access to the Pacific Crest Trail
Fourteen years ago, access to the Suiattle River Valley was washed away by record floods. Access to over 100 miles of trail was lost, and the Pacific Crest Trail was left fractured. In 2014, progress was made to reopen access to seven popular trails, but a critical access point to the PCT was left hanging in uncertainty | by Rachel Wendling
October 17, 2003. Colossal storms and nearly a foot of rain poured through the Suiattle River Valley. The surging floodwaters destroyed roads, bulldozed bridges and nearly obliterated a key access point to the Glacier Peak Wilderness. River crossings became dangerous feats, trails became hidden by brush and campsites were left deserted. A section of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) was wiped out, and rendered impassable to hikers.
On election day November 2006, a second flood swept through the valley, eating away another 30 feet from the river bank and widening what felt like an insurmountable gap between the existing Boundary Bridge and the recreation opportunities that lay beyond it. In total, 7 bridges across the Suiattle River were lost to flooding in the mid-2000's.
Hiker exploring a slightly snowy hillside in the Glacier Peak Wilderness.Photo by Carson Jones.
A Broken Trail System
The aftermath of two severe floods left almost an entire wilderness out of reach to most hikers. With the Suiattle River Road impassable to traffic and the Pacific Crest Trail left in pieces, the area became deserted.
Section K of the Pacific Crest Trail, spanning from Steven's Pass to Rainy Pass, is often considered one the toughest and one of the most breathtaking sections, due in no small part to the Glacier Peak Wilderness.
"Tucked into snowfields and cinder cones, it's the kind of place you only expect to find in poetry and kids' books" —Joey Smith
At over 565,000 acres, the Glacier Peak Wilderness is known for its rugged peaks, forested streams, and abundance of wildlife. The prominent Glacier Peak stands at 10,541 feet and is home to more active glaciers than any other place in the contiguous United States.
The Pacific Crest Trail travels 60-miles through the Wilderness, encompassing some of it's most remote reaches. From the west, the 10.8 mile Suiattle River Trail and the 7.4 mile Milk Creek Trail are some of the few direct access points to this section of the trail.
Without the bridges, PCT thru-hikers were required to take a 45-mile detour to reconnect north of the Suiattle, and the chance for a family-friendly day hike or a multi-night Glacier Peak loop hike became non-existent.
A new bridge over the Suiattle River aids thru-hikers of the PCT. Photo by Karen Wang.
Access to the Suiattle Re-Opened
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Eleven years after the flood of '03, the Suiattle River Road officially reopened on October 25, 2014 thanks to the joint effort of federal, local and tribal government as well as local environmental groups. An expansion to the original Boundary Bridge was established over the Suiattle River in 2010, allowing for much needed work to continue along the remainder of the road.
Since the reopening, hikers have regained easy access to 7 popular trails in the Glacier Peak Wilderness as well as two official campsites and a myriad of dispersed camping opportunities. In total, the new road recovered over 120 miles of trail.
With regained road access into the valley, a new PCT bridge was added across the Suiattle River, allowing thru-hikers to complete their journey uninhibited and stock and trail workers to perform some much needed maintenance.
Milk Creek Remains Impassable
Despite major victories within the Suiattle River Valley, the Milk Creek Trail; the second major access route to the PCT and a section of the classic 30-mile Dolly Vista Loop, still remains inaccessible to hikers. The original bridge spanning the Suiattle River along the Milk Creek trail was washed downstream by the violent floodwaters of 2003. Talks of bridge replacement were further thwarted by the second round of flooding in 2006.
The lack of the Milk Creek Bridge brings with it, the loss of a critical access point to the Glacier Peak Wilderness as well as an entry point for stock, resupply and trail crews to converge with the PCT. Without the Milk Creek bridge, southern portions of the PCT through Glacier Peak remain difficult to reach and are unable to receive the amount of maintenance they require.
Retired Wilderness & Trails Coordinator for the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forset, Gary Paull, said of the trail, "The Milk Creek trail is not only important for the loop access it provides for the hikers and equestrians, but it is also important for access to do maintenance on the Pacific Crest Trail, and as an exit point on the Pacific Crest Trail. But, primarily, it's an access point for doing maintenance on a very difficult section of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail."
Without any alternatives, hikers have been funneled to the Suiattle River Trail, the only remaining route to connect with the PCT. The concentrated use by hikers on the Suiattle River Trail has been taking a toll in this much loved route.
Wilderness & Trails Coordinator for the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Gary Paull, stands in front of the remnants of the Milk Creek bridge. Photo by Britt Lê.
Not only did the Milk Creek trail provide access, it was also well-loved as a family friendly route with towering old growth, easy-to-reach flower meadows and impressive views of Glacier Peak.
Trip reporter Putz-in-Boots traveled the Milk Creek trail in 2003, noting "I honestly don't know what is the best part of the trail...maybe it's the centuries old 'old growth' forest, or maybe the beginnings of a huge display of wildflowers. I think I truly have found one of the most beautiful stretches of trail."
"I think I truly have found one of the most beautiful stretches of trail." —Putz-in-Boots
Despite the trail's current condition, several brave hikers have attempted to venture past the washout site by way of treacherous log crossings, only to be met with an even less forgiving swath of forest.
Trip reporter Miker endured the river crossing in 2015, retelling what was encountered afterwards, "Impossible to see the trail, but we could feel the well-worn trough until it turned to enter a sizable grove composed of Avalanche Alder, Vine Maple and Red Osier Dogwood. It was at this point that life as we knew it ended. We completely lost the trail in that thicket even though the GPS tracking device showed us to be right on it, and it probably took a half an hour to go about 200 yards."
With 15 years of trail maintenance backlog, the Milk Creek trail has become almost unrecognizable from its former self. Brush reaching up to five feet have obscured the remnants of what was once a bustling route. Blowdowns and slides cause even the most prepared hikers to feel like they've been led astray.
Without a replacement bridge built soon, conditions along the Milk Creek route will continue to deteriorate further. With the help of WTA's Lost Trails Found campaign, we will continue to advocate for funding to replace the critical bridge over the Suiattle, as well as provide boots-on-the-ground assistance in the form of volunteer trail work across the Suiattle Valley.
The Glacier Peak Wilderness is recognized for it's abundant wildflowers. Photo by Randy Godfrey.
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Cheese Boards? In This Economy? Actually, Yes!
You Can Stop Worrying: The Cheese Board Influencer Economy Is Doing Just Fine!
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Picture it: a sprawling array of various meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and dips meticulously arranged across a large table, surrounded by people picking and choosing from the spread for their snacking pleasure. Does any image scream "pre-COVID relic" louder? Before the pandemic, the charcuterie platter and grazing table trend was at an all-time high, but what happens to a craze that revolves almost entirely around sharing when large gatherings are taboo, and some people are wary of ever mingling again?
"The pandemic changed everything about our business," says Sarah Simms, founding partner of Lady & Larder in L.A. "Within 72 hours of Los Angeles shutting down in March of 2020, we lost all of our weddings and even deposits for that year and the following year. Everyone asked for a refund, understandably. Up until that point, 85% of our sales were catering for large events or weddings." According to Stephanie Blair, founder of Graze Abilene in Abilene, Texas, grazing tables for parties, weddings, and other events made up about 80% of her business, so of course, when COVID hit, her profits took a hit as well.
While elaborate arrangements of meats and cheeses are traditionally enjoyed by groups or even crowds, there are individuals who love charcuterie so much that they would gladly devour a personal board while sitting on their couch with a glass of wine and Netflix buzzing in the background. That was true even before the pandemic forced us to stay home and only associate with smaller pods. Thanks in large part to social media and wildly popular Instagram accounts like @thatcheeseplate, millennials and Gen-Z in particular have taken to consuming cheese plates at home in recent years. Now that there is a lot less partying, charcuterie catering businesses have tapped into that niche, which has grown to include customers of all ages.
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Lady & Larder still makes boards, but now those boards are mostly small. They offer a "date-night" size, which serves two people; mini-boxes, which serve one; and cheese-filled gift baskets for local delivery and nationwide shipping. Graze Abilene has also been making individual picnic boxes and date-night boxes. Though these scaled-down spreads were first thought up for wine and cheese nights at home or intimate picnics outside, Blair says that people have been ordering them to be used in ways she'd never even considered. "I had people buying 12 boxes a week and they were just stocking their fridge at home so their kids had something healthy to grab and go," she shares. "It's really been fun to see how people use them. I had a delivery just yesterday from a woman who lives out of town, who said, 'It's my mom's 60th birthday this month and since we can't come to visit, we are sending her something really unique once a week to remind her how much we love her' so we delivered that one as a birthday gift yesterday."
While these boxes certainly fill a need and even serve some creative functions, they don't exactly live up to one of the most adored aspects of charcuterie boards: impressive aesthetics. "The picnic boxes are a little more difficult to make look super presentable because it's a sealed, clear plastic container. It's colorful, but it doesn't really give that same effect that an elegant platter does," Blair admits. It's not just Instagrammers who care about the look of charcuterie boards, the Graze Abilene owner says that their beauty was one of the main reasons she started her business. "It's an art form and a creative release for me," she explains. "So in the beginning, when we were doing all these individual servings in these little closed paper boxes, it really took all of that away and it kind of took the joy out of it for me too. It may have filled a need, but I knew that it could be so much more." Since the start of this pivot to personal boxes, Blair and her team have worked to find the right packaging, arrangements, and garnishes to provide that wow factor that she and others look for in a cheese plate. "We all know that we eat with our eyes first, and I wanted to try and honor that as best I could while still being safe."
One especially creative innovation that has come out of Graze Abilene is what's been dubbed the "charcuterie pretzel." The three gaps created by the twisted dough of each 10-inch fresh-baked pretzel get stuffed with meats, cheeses, mustard, and olives. They are then surrounded by fruit, veggies, and additional garnishes. Have you ever heard of anything more heavenly? "That was probably our best seller for a good couple of months, and it really did save my business in those beginning stages of this pivot," Blair says.
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It comes as no surprise that brick-and-mortar cheese shops and catering businesses specializing in charcuterie and grazing tables like Graze Abilene and Lady & Larder had to switch up their offerings in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. What might be more unexpected is that the cheeseboard influencer landscape online has also shifted. In May of 2020, Marissa Mullen, the creative mind behind @thatcheeseplate, released her first book, That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life. She had been planning a 16-city book tour, with in-person workshops and parties, and of course, the pandemic put a stop to that. Initially, Mullen had seen the book and the book tour as a way to connect with her followers on a more personal level. Instead of scrapping that when the tour got canceled, she took the opportunity to show more of herself on her social platforms.
Before the book and COVID, it had mostly been photos of her cheese plates posted on Instagram for @thatcheeseplate's 300,000 followers. In April, though, Mullen started hosting virtual happy hours and Instagram Live cheese-plating workshops. She even collaborated with some well-established personalities like her friends Tyler Cameron from The Bachelor and musician Andrew McMahon, and taught them how to put together cheese plates via live stream. "By utilizing their platforms on Instagram Live, it reached this whole broader audience that I didn't really expect I could reach, and that's something that I wouldn't have done without COVID," Mullen shares.
After a few months of hosting workshops on social media, she came up with the idea to start what she, of course, named That Cheese Class on Zoom in August. "I just realized I needed a way to pivot my business. So many people were tuning into these live Instagrams, and I had done so many for free, but maybe now I could charge a little bit of a fee for a ticket and make some profit off of that." Since then, Mullen has taken those classes to a Patreon-like platform called Pillar, and in these once-a-month classes, she teaches people how to build the plate and photograph it. The participants learn about pairings and show their plates to the class as well. On Pillar, she's also been able to sell merch and share behind-the-scenes content. Plus, there's a community tab where people post photos of their own creations. "I transformed this Instagram Live community into my own off-Instagram subscription-based model, which was a really good pivot for me," she says.
Lady & Larder has also tapped its online community during COVID times. "We have begun offering virtual workshops and weekly cheese chats on IG Live so that we can connect with cheesemakers and our customers," says Simms. "I think there is still a lot of excitement about cheese boards. If anything, the pandemic has made everything feel more precious and special. We celebrate all of the incredible makers that we work with daily at the shop and continue to look for ways to support them."
The more personal interactions that come from virtual workshops aren't the only things that have changed for the online cheeseboard community since COVID. Mullen has noticed a shift in the type of cheese plate photos and Reels followers interact with most on Instagram. In July of last year, she was named Food52's resident "cheese plater" — yes, that is her actual title and it's totally okay to be jealous. Now, she makes three recipe Reels that are shared on that account each month. "I've been posting a lot of cheese-related recipes that you can use to elevate a cheese plate. So for example, last week, I did a whipped ricotta with pea and walnut pesto and I've done a baked gruyere dip," she says. "Those Reels have been engaged with a lot more than I expected, which is awesome." Mullen chocks the reception of these posts up to the fact that people are stuck at home with more time on their hands. Though putting together an impressive cheese plate does take care and attention, adding another element that requires some cooking or even just mixing ingredients together makes it into more of a project.
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As for the posts on her own accounts, the personal-sized cheese plates that serve one to four people have become even more popular, which makes perfect sense. Still, love for bigger plates hasn't disappeared, but the motivation behind the attention they draw has changed. "When I do post the big elaborate plates from maybe two years ago, those still get a lot of likes because I think people still, in the back of their minds, want to have that party and want to have that gathering. It's almost a form of escapism in a way to be like, wow, that grazing board looks amazing," Mullen says. "This time two years ago, the engagement with those posts would be more like, Okay, I'm going to actually do this versus I'm going to save this to a Pinterest board for a year from now."
But even a year from now, will we actually want to pick meat and cheese off uncovered grazing tables among strangers? Like everything, it all depends on the people and the place. Blair has already gone back to creating spreads for events in Abilene, but the approach for each is a bit different. As people got more comfortable with gatherings, she made picnic boxes for individual guests at outdoor weddings over the summer and throughout the fall. "We had a couple of hybrid weddings where the client requested a small grazing table because they still wanted the wow factor that those give but also individual grazing boxes on the end so people could pick whatever suited their comfort level," she explains. "We had a couple of weddings just do cheese boards as centerpieces, and they felt like that was a good in-between option." The key at those events was to make sure every place setting had its own set of tongs. Lady & Larder has also been creating custom picnic boxes for COVID-safe small gatherings and small weddings.
According to Blair, the increased variety in board size and how they're shared is here to stay, just like a lot of changes brought about by the pandemic. "It's just changed the general mindset," she says. "We've talked about this in my family more than once. I don't know that we'll ever not wear masks on airplanes again. There are some carryover things that are just never going to go away. I do think that this industry will see some of that, and I think it's for the better really because it broadens our market having these individual servings"
Simms also anticipates that thinking small — in more ways than one — will continue post-pandemic, and she's excited about that. "Cheeseboards aren't going anywhere," she says. "I think people, if anything, will hopefully go in the direction of quality over quantity when it comes to making their boards and displays. It's so important to support your local farmers and small makers and producers."
Mullen thinks there will be some lasting changes for those making their own cheese plates, as well. "I'm working on a second book right now and I want to definitely do a whole section of personalized cheese plates," she says. "I don't think masks are going to go away right away, there's still going to be some sort of social distancing, so in terms of the content that I post, I still want to keep it diversified in the sense of different sizes and different types of plates." And, even when we one day get back to in-person charcuterie classes, they will likely look different too. "It definitely can't be how it used to be," she says. "In my old classes, there would be a giant table with all the supplies, and everyone would put on gloves, pick up whatever, and put it on their plates. Everyone built their plates with their hands. I think now people are probably going to be a little bit more hesitant about touching things and being close to others. So that's something that I'm going to have to adjust when I start doing in-person classes again."
Sharing a charcuterie board and scavenging off a grazing table may be quintessential examples of pre-COVID practices, but that just makes the fact that so many in this industry have found creative ways to pivot their businesses all the more impressive. "It's been such a scary and uncertain year and the fact that we are still standing reminds us of what we are capable of," says Simms. But, she insists that it isn't just the Lady & Larder team that's responsible for the business surviving and even thriving during the pandemic. "We know we wouldn't be here without all of the people who contribute to making our business a success — all of our incredible vendors, our farmers, all of the essential city workers (our trash guys!), and all of the customers who believe in us and have continued to show up week after week. There aren't even words to express our gratitude." Blair is also grateful that customers didn't write off her business during this time. "We hear this all the time, but continue supporting local businesses, and just because you've got someone that you think what they do isn't COVID-safe, give them the opportunity to pivot or make it so," she says. "We want to keep doing what we do, and we're willing to make it happen no matter what."
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'Give more value to your money': this is the message given by Alterfin for those who wish to invest their money ethically. But in what way do Alterfin shares add value?
Alterfin currently deploys EUR 98 million of capital from more than 6,000 co-op members in Belgium. This capital is invested in microfinance and sustainable agriculture – two sectors that contribute to sustainable development for socially and economically disadvantaged communities in the South by giving them access to fair financial services.
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With the investments it makes in the South, Alterfin directly facilitates such access for 92,000 people and their families and, indirectly, for 3.7 million people. Alterfin reaches out mostly women (60%) and people living in rural areas (64%).
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Four out of five people living below the poverty line live in rural areas, which is why our action focuses specifically on these regions. As a pioneer of "impact investment", Alterfin goes where the financial needs are greatest. We find the organisations that do the most to remedy these conditions and we support them so that they can do even more. Your money thus benefits more than 3.7 million families around the world, nearly 60% of which live in rural areas.
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Think owning Portland real estate is a great investment? Try purchasing a professional sports franchise.
The late Paul Allen purchased the Portland Trail Blazers in 1988 for $70 million. According to recent reports the Trail Blazers franchise is currently worth $1.6 billion.
Ignoring annual cash-flow the team has appreciated at a 10.6% annualized rate over that time (which outperforms housing).
The Blazers will try and outperform their 1st round opponents tonight at the Moda Center and advance to the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs. Go 'zers!
Home loan rates have been trending modestly higher since the end of March. They have increased .125%-.25% which is not a surprise given that during that time the yield on the US 10-year treasury note has increased from 2.37% to 2.57% (+.20%). Mortgage rates tend to track changes in the the 10-year treasury note yield.
The US 10-year treasury note has been trading at its 50-day moving average for the past week. The technical signals suggest that bonds are oversold which means that yields may improve in the coming days.
That said, if yields break above this level then mortgage rates are likely to worsen by another .125%-.25%.
Much of the reason interest rates have suffered during the month of April is because the stock market has been rallying. Strong earnings from various companies have pushed investors into stocks and US indexes are now hovering near all-time highs.
The remainder of the week is relatively light on economic news so I expect markets to react to technical signals. Given that momentum is working against us I think the safe play is to lock so will remain with that bias. That said, I am hopeful the aforementioned technical levels can help interest rates improve.
Think your life is busy? Each year the IRS receives over 290 million tax returns which the IRS receives. According to the IRS only .50% of all filed tax returns are audited.
The IRS also reports that over 9,000 tax returns are filed where the taxpayer makes more than $200,000/ year but pays $0 income tax. Has the President released his tax returns yet?
Earnings season is underway and analysts expect in aggregate that corporations will report stable or declining profits compared to last year.
However, financial companies appear to be bucking that expectation. Last Friday Chase Bank reported better than expected financial results and earlier today Bank of America did the same.
The US Stock market has now completely recovered the declines it incurred at the end of 2018 and the S&P 500 is only 35 points away from all-time highs. If profits fail to grow and stock prices continue to rally it may reignite concern over valuations which I wrote about last summer (HERE).
As stocks rallied last Friday it pushed mortgage rates up by ~.125%. See why HERE.
The yield on the US 10-year treasury note is currently trading at 2.58% which just below an important technical layer of resistance. If yields break above this level then I expect mortgage rates to increase an additional .125%.
The economic calendar is heavy on new residential construction this week. Earlier today the Home Builders' Index was released and showed greater optimism amongst home builders compared to last month.
On Friday we'll see fresh numbers for building permits and new housing starts.
In 1930 two men spent $70,000 to buy 365 acres from Fruitland Nurseries Inc. with the vision of building a new golf course. They hired an architect from Scotland by the name of Alistair MacKenize and by 1933 the course was ready for play.
Fast forward to today and Augusta National Golf Club is one of the most exclusive golf courses in the world. Starting on Thursday it will play host, as it does each April, to the Masters Tournament and the champion golfer will don the signature green jacket on Sunday afternoon.
Home loan rates are holding steady from last week. Similarly the yield on the US 10-year treasury note has been almost flat at ~2.5% since the beginning of April.
Last Friday the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the monthly employment report. It showed that 196,000 jobs were created during March and the unemployment rate held steady at 3.8%.
For the financial markets the results were "Goldilocks" in that they were not too hot, which could have pressured rates higher, and not too cold which may have stoked fears of an economic slowdown.
With the original Brexit date of March 29th come and gone EU leaders are meeting on Wednesday to decide if an extension will be granted. Without an extension Britain will leave the EU on Friday without a trade deal. Most analysts think an extension will be granted but for how long is not known.
Uncertainty from the Brexit proceedings have helped US interest rates remain low. Any signals for a quick and orderly exist could pressure rates higher.
This week's economic calendar heats up on Wednesday when the Consumer Price Index and minutes from the last Federal Reserve meeting are released. Recently mortgage rates have not reacted well to Fed meeting minutes. Speaking of the Fed, Chairman Powell is schedule to give three speeches this week. His comments can always influence the markets.
Happy National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day. I wish I had more time to celebrate but my schedule is JAM packed!
Home loan rates continue to hover at 13 month lows. Although economic data out on Monday was relatively strong there are still concerns over Brexit and future growth which is helping US interest rates remain low.
Earlier today CoreLogic released its monthly Home Price Insights Report. It showed that nationwide home prices increased by 4% from last year. This marks a slowdown from prior years but they also foretasted that for the next 12 months home prices would increase by 4.7%.
Idaho lead all states with +10.2% year-over-year appreciation.
Being that it is the first week of a new month we will get the all-important jobs report this Friday. Analysts are expecting +179,000 new jobs for the month of March and the unemployment rate to remain at 3.8%.
I am a little concerned that interest rates are overdue for a reversal so am going to recommend locking ahead of Friday.
If fruit grows on a fruit tree then what does chicken grow on?….A poultry.
Today is National Poultry Day which means that turkey sandwich you consume for lunch is actually your way of celebrating.
Mortgage rates continue to improve reaching the best levels in over a year. Whether or not they continue to improve or reverse higher will likely depend on the Fed's comments due out tomorrow.
The Federal Open Market Committee meets every six weeks and generally speaking their announcements tend to fall in line with analysts' expectations. In other words, there is typically not much uncertainty headed into a Fed announcement.
However, that is not the case for tomorrow when the Fed concludes its regularly scheduled two-day meeting. For many months the Fed has allowed $4 trillion to fall off its balance sheet in an effort to unload assets it acquired during the economic recovery.
However, the Fed announced earlier this year that it may decelerate the pace at which its balance sheet shrinks by reinvesting some of the proceeds it receives back into the fixed-income markets.
Translation: If the Fed begins to buy up treasuries and mortgage-backed securities they would create significant demand that could help drive yields lower.
If the Fed announces tomorrow that they will immediately begin to reinvest into the fixed income markets I would expect mortgage rates to improve.
However, I fear that the markets have already priced an aggressive announcement from the Fed. If the Fed delivers a more gradual message then we could actually see mortgage rates rise.
Aside from the Fed's announcement due out on Wednesday the remainder of the economic calendar is light. I recommend a locking bias headed into tomorrow.
Home Loan interest rates remain at 10-month lows. Might they go even lower? Some of the current economic headlines are interest rate friendly.
As I wrote in last week's post I was very keen on seeing the results of Friday's all-important employment report. Initially when I saw the unemployment rate drop from 4.0% to 3.8% I was concerned that mortgage rates may rise (good news for the economy tends to be bad news for rates).
However, according to the report only 20,000 jobs were added to the US economy in February and analysts had been expecting +170,000.
Overall the results were disappointing which is favorable for mortgage rates.
Earlier today the Labor Department released the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Year-over-year prices increased by the slowest clip in over two years (+1.5%). If you strip out volatile food & energy prices the core CPI increased by 2.1%. These are considered "tame" price increases which is good for mortgage rates.
The remainder of this week's economic calendar is relatively light. The highlights include the Producer Price Index and Durable Goods on Wednesday followed by New Home Sales and Consumer Sentiment on Friday.
I recommend maintaining a floating position.
On this day in 1963 a toy company in California that initially experienced success by marketing the "Pluto Platter", which later became known as a Frisbee, filed patent for their next big product.
25 million units were sold in the first four months and set off a huge fad across American culture. What was the product?………the hula hoop.
Interest rates continue to circle around 9-month lows but there are some signals which suggest interest rates could trend higher.
According to multiple sources US and Chinese negotiators are close to finalizing a new trade deal between the two economic powers. For months there has been uncertainty about the economic impact of US-China trade relations.
Uncertainty tends to help US mortgage rates improve so by removing the uncertainty I think we will see upward pressure on US interest rates.
It's jobs week which means we'll see the ADP employment report on Wednesday, jobless claims numbers on Thursday, and the all-important jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics this Friday.
The markets are currently expecting 175,000 new jobs created for February. However, I will be paying special attention to the unemployment rate in this month's release.
The unemployment rate hit a low of 3.7% in September and November of 2018. Since then it has increased to 3.9% in December and 4.0% in January.
If the unemployment rate continues to trend higher then I think an economic recession is imminent. As the graph above shows every time the unemployment rate has established a cyclical low a recession has followed.
The potential good news is that mortgage rates tend to improve during economic recessions.
Although mortgage rates may benefit from a recession the current economic headlines are not interest rate friendly, so I am going to recommend a locking bias.
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Happy birthday Fats Domino who was born on this day in 1928. This little-known musician is considered a pioneer of rock and roll music and started playing bars in New Orleans at the age of 10.
Domino's single "Fat Man" was the first rock and roll record to sell more than 1,000,000 copies in the US.
Speaking of one million, how long will it take for an average home in Portland to be worth $1,000,000?
According to today's Case-Shiller Home Price index report home prices increased by 3.9% during 2018. For a median priced home in Portland ($423,000) that appreciates by 3.9% it will take 23 years for the home to be worth $1,000,000 (2042).
According to the FHFA Home Price Index report, which only tracks home prices for homes with conforming (non-jumbo) mortgages, home prices increased by 4.92% during 2018. For a median priced home in Portland ($423,000) that appreciates by 4.92% it will only take 18 years for the home to be worth $1,000,000 (2037).
Why is there a discrepancy between the two reports? The discrepancy is likely related to the fact that higher priced homes, which are generally bought with jumbo mortgages, are not appreciating as much as median and lower priced homes which are secured by conforming loans.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is scheduled to testify on Capitol Hill tomorrow. The interest rate markets will be listening for clues on how monetary policy will evolve during 2019. Last week, the Fed commented that they may slow rate hikes.
From a technical perspective interest rates have been trading in a sideways pattern. If rates continue without much volatility then we could set ourselves up for a "breakout" which is when interest rates move sharply lower or higher (we never know in advance).
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Are you having withdrawals from the 'round the clock media coverage of the federal government shutdown? Don't worry, without a fresh funding bill the government will shut down this Friday at midnight.
According to multiple reports republicans and democrats have reached an agreement to fund the government past this Friday. Assuming the bill is passed and a shutdown is avoided I would expect the stock market to rally (it is up 200 points this morning) and interest rates to increase modestly.
In the meantime, home loan rates remain at 9-month lows and there is plenty of uncertainty to help keep them low. The US and China continue seemingly endless trade talks. If and when there is a trade deal it could spark a stock market rally and hurt mortgage rates.
As I wrote about last week uncertainty about Brexit is also helping US mortgage rates remain low.
Tomorrow the Labor Department will release the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI). Inflation is the primary driver of mortgage rates because it reduces the purchasing power of dollars repaid to a lender in the future. Higher inflation results in higher home loan rates and vice versa.
I'll also be watching the Producer Price Index which is released on Thursday and Consumer Sentiment on Friday.
Mortgage rates remain in a long-term downward trend which I highlighted in last week's update (see HERE). I will maintain a floating position but am concerned that rates may reverse higher if a government funding deal is reached.