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Understanding COVID-19 federal government support
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented demands on the Canadian health system, along with strains on our economy and our personal financial situations. The federal government has announced several programs offering targeted support for individuals, businesses and other organizations. These programs have been updated and amended throughout the past two months; here is the current information as of May 12.
The deadline for filing most personal tax returns has been extended to June 1; the deadline for self-employed individuals and their spouses remains unchanged at June 15. Any balance due will not have to be paid until September 1, with no interest or penalties payable. However, if you receive the Goods and Services Tax (GST) credit or the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), or if you expect to receive a refund, you should file as soon as possible to ensure that the 2020/21 payments will not be delayed. If you pay tax by instalments, you will also not have to pay the June 2020 instalment until September 1.
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) provides $500 per week for up to 16 weeks to those who have lost income because of COVID-19. It is available to Canadian residents over the age of 15 who meet one of these criteria:
have stopped working because of COVID-19
are eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) regular or sickness benefits
have exhausted their EI benefits and are unable to find a job because of COVID-19
To qualify for the CERB, workers must not have quit their jobs voluntarily, and they must have had employment or self-employment income (or maternity / paternity benefits) of at least $5,000 in 2019 or in the 12 months before they applied; they can earn up to $1,000 per month without it affecting their eligibility. The CERB is jointly delivered by Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency, and there is an application questionnaire on www.canada.ca that will direct people to either the EI or the CERB depending on their particular situation.
There is a special one-time payment in April or May to those currently receiving the GST credit, effectively doubling the 2019/20 credit amount. The CCB for 2019/20 has been increased by $300 per child, also to be paid in May. If you received the GST credit or the CCB in 2019/20, there is no need to apply for the extra payments.
Many employees have had to adjust their work arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic, which raises questions about how the CRA will apply the rules when it comes to what reimbursements are considered a taxable benefit to the employee and whether home office expenses are deductible during this extraordinary time. While guidance on many of these areas is limited, the CRA released a technical interpretation on April 22 to clarify the matter; it is prepared to accept reimbursements of up to $500 so that an employee can update their home technology in order to work from home more effectively. As these updates are primarily for the benefit of the employer, there would be no taxable benefit to the employee, and the employee must provide receipts to support reimbursement.
The federal government also announced that it has confirmed, or is in the process of confirming, agreements with all the provinces and territories to share the costs of a temporary salary top-up for essential workers. Each province or territory will identify which essential workers will be eligible for this support and how much they will receive.
There is a proposed Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) that would provide support to students and new graduates who are not eligible for the CERB or EI or are unable to work due to COVID-19. The CESB will be $1,250 per month for eligible students or $2,000 per month for eligible students with dependents or disabilities, from May to August 2020.
The government will also expand existing federal employment, skills development and youth programming to create up to 116,000 jobs, and will launch a new Canada Student Service Grant (CSSG) for students who choose to do national service and serve their communities. The new CSSG will provide up to $5,000 for their education in the fall.
Proposals are under review to make the following enhancements to other existing support programs:
Double the Canada Student Service Grants amounts for full-time and part-time students.
Broaden eligibility for student financial assistance and increase the maximum amount under the Canada Student Loans program.
Extend support for eligible student researchers and post-doctoral fellows.
Remove the maximum 20 hours per week restriction until August 31 for international students working in essential services.
Suspend the repayment and interest on the federal portion of student and apprentice loans.
Additional support is also available to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation post-secondary students.
Given the volatility in the stock market, the Registered Retirement Income Fund minimum withdrawal percentages have been reduced by 25 per cent to allow seniors more flexibility to manage their funds.
Seniors who are eligible for the Old Age Security Pension will receive a one-time tax-free payment of $300; those who receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement will receive an additional $200.
The CRA has provided more flexibility for small business to file and pay taxes during the pandemic.
Income tax deadlines extended
Deadlines for all corporate income tax filings that were otherwise due between March 18 and June 1 have been extended to June 1; for example, corporations with a September 30 year-end that would normally have to file their T2 Income Tax Return on March 30 will now not have to file until June 1. However, the deadline for filing a Scientific Research & Experimental Development tax credit claim has not been extended, though this may be under review.
The deadline for filing tax and information returns for partnerships and trusts with a December 31 year-end has been extended to May 1; other trusts are required to file their tax and information returns by June 1.
The deadline for paying tax remittances due under Part I of the Income Tax Act on or after March 18 has been extended to September 1, with no interest or penalties. The payment deadlines for payroll remittances and for tax payments outside Part I tax (for example, the Part IV tax on taxable dividends received by private corporations), remain unchanged.
While the filing deadline for GST/HST returns has not been formally extended, the CRA has indicated that it will not impose late filing penalties if the returns are filed by June 30. GST/HST payments or custom duties otherwise due between March 27 and June 30 do not have to be paid until June 30.
The deadline for filing NR4s (the reporting slip for amounts paid or credited to non-residents of Canada) was extended to May 1; however, the payment deadline for the withholding tax on these amounts remains unchanged at the 15th of the month after the payment.
Support to fill wage gaps
The Temporary Wage Subsidy is available for eligible employers from March 18 to June 19, 2020 and equals 10 per cent of remuneration paid during that period; the subsidy is capped at $1,375 per employee and $25,000 per employer and is claimed by reducing source deductions including Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Employment Insurance (EI) amounts. This subsidy is available to employers that are individuals, non-profit organizations, registered charities and Canadian-controlled private corporations. It also is available to partnerships for which all the partners would be eligible for the Temporary Wage Subsidy.
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) is available to all employers (except public institutions) that, compared to the prior year, have experienced a decrease in revenues of at least 15 per cent in March and 30 per cent in April and May. In certain circumstances, a different prior reference period may be used. The CEWS will reimburse employers for up to 75 per cent of an employee's wages up to $847 per week for up to 12 weeks.
Employers who are eligible for the CEWS will also be eligible for a refund of the full amount of the EI, CPP, Quebec Pension Plan and Quebec Parental Insurance Plan contributions for employees who are on leave with pay. Any benefit that the employer receives under the Temporary Wage Subsidy will reduce the amount that they can claim under the CEWS for the same period. Applications for the CEWS opened on April 27. The CEWS was originally set to expire on June 6; however, on May 8 it was announced that the CEWS would extend past that date and that more details would follow.
In addition to these measures, the government is doubling the maximum duration of the Work-Sharing program to 76 weeks for employers affected by COVID-19. This provides income support to employees eligible for EI who reduce their normal working hours because of developments beyond their employer's control.
Increased access to credit
The government is also increasing small and mid-sized businesses' access to credit through the Business Credit Availability Program, which provides support through the Business Development Bank of Canada and Export Development Canada. In this program, private sector lenders support small and medium enterprises through loan guarantees and co-lending programs.
The federal government will also provide interest-free loans of up to $40,000 for small businesses and not-for-profit organizations through the Canada Emergency Business Account. To qualify, the organization must have had payroll expenses of between $20,000 and $1.5 million in 2019. Eligible organizations apply for the benefit through their bank or credit union.
Assistance with paying rent
The proposed Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program will provide support to commercial property owners who forgive a portion of the April, May and June rent of eligible small business tenants. The landlord must reduce the rent for those tenants by 75 per cent and agree not to evict the tenant during that period, and the CECRA will provide a forgivable loan of 50 per cent of the rent otherwise payable.
Eligible small business tenants are those that pay less than $50,000 per month in rent and temporarily ceased operations or experienced a 70 per cent drop in revenue. This support will also be available to non-profit organizations and charities. The CECRA is expected to be operational by mid-May.
Support for employers hiring students
Employers who were approved to hire students under the Canada Summer Jobs program will have increased flexibility. These temporary changes increase the wage subsidy to one hundred per cent of the provincial minimum hourly wage, permit businesses to hire part-time staff and extend the end date for employment from August 28, 2020 to February 28, 2021. Employers will also be able to adapt the activities outlined in their application to accommodate for COVID-19 restrictions, such as moving from providing in-person services to using digital tools for service provision.
Programs for other circumstances
Targeted programs have been introduced to meet the needs of organizations that do not qualify for the above programs or that are considered to need additional support.
Innovative and early-stage businesses that do not qualify for other COVID-19 business supports may be able to access financial and other support from the Industrial Research Assistance Program.
Additional funding is being provided to Futurpreneur, a non-profit organization that supports young entrepreneurs, to provide payment relief for its clients for up to 12 months.
The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund will provide additional access to capital for rural businesses and organizations; eligible businesses should apply through their Regional Development Agency (RDA).
The RDAs have also received increased funding to provide financing support for other small and medium-sized businesses that are unable to access other COVID-19 programs.
The Northern Business Relief Fund will provide additional non-repayable support for businesses in the territories, and additional funding will be provided to Aboriginal financial institutions to support First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation small and medium-sized businesses.
As these programs are being updated or amended over time, it is important that you check www.canada.ca for the most recent information.


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Andorsengården ist ein Stadthaus, das in der Store Elvgata 5/6 im Zentrum der norwegischen Stadt Mandal liegt.
Das Wohnhaus wurde 1801–1805 von Mathias Knutzen gebaut. Die Fächer des Fachwerkhauses sind ausgemauert und die Wände von außen vertäfelt. Architektonisch passt es sehr gut in das von alten Holzhäusern geprägte Stadtbild Mandals, auch wenn die Kirche das einzige in ähnlicher Weise errichtete Gebäude ist.

Geschichte
Das Bauwerk entstand während der Hochkonjunktur in der Zeit der Napoleonischen Kriege. Darauf folgte eine ökonomische Rezession und Mathias Knutzen musste das Gebäude 1822 an den Konsul Gulow Andorsen für 1.500 norwegische Speciedaler verkaufen. Das war eine vergleichsweise kleine Summe, denn Knutzen selbst hatte rund 44.000 norwegische Speciedaler benötigt, um das Haus fertigzustellen. So erhielt das Gebäude seinen heutigen Namen nach Gulow Andorsen.

1909 kauften Maria und Magda Salvesen, die zwei Töchter des Reeders Christian Salvesen, das Haus. Sie waren die Enkel Gulow Andorsens. Im Jahre 1954 ging das Gebäude in den Besitz der Stadt Mandal über.

Aufbau und Ausstellung
Der Andorsengården besteht aus zwei miteinander verbundenen Gebäuden, dem Haupthaus und einem Wirtschaftsgebäude. Im Haupthaus befinden sich 20 Zimmer, darunter einige größere Säle. Während der Zeit Knutzens, Andorsens und Salvenens dienten die Säle großen gesellschaftlich Anlässen und Festen. Heute beherbergt das Haupthaus das Stadtmuseum Mandal. Von 1956 bis 2012 war in der ersten Etage die Stadtbibliothek untergebracht. In der zweiten Etage ist eine Kunstsammlung untergebracht, die sich eng mit der Stadt verbundenen Künstlern widmet, darunter Adolph Tidemand, Olaf Isaachsen, Amaldus Nielsen und Gustav Vigeland. Das Wirtschaftsgebäude ist über eine Galerie mit dem Haupthaus verbunden, das ursprünglich als Lager genutzt wurde und zeitweise einen Teil des Stadtmuseums beherbergte. Heute befindet sich im Andorsengården das Vest-Agder-Museum.

Vor dem Andorsengården liegt auf der dem Fluss Mandalselva zugewandten Seite der  Andorsenhagen (Andorsengarten). Er enthält einen abgeschirmten, in einem alten Muster angelegten Blumengarten. Bis zur Umgestaltung der Bryggegata in den 1960er Jahren erstreckte sich das Eigentum bis zum Mandalselva.

Weblinks

 Norwegische Denkmalsuche – Denkmalnummer:87012 auf der Website www.kulturminnesok.no des Riksantikvaren (norwegisch)
 Andorsengardens Historie Vest-Agder-Museum – abgerufen am 5. März 2020 (norwegisch)

Bauwerk in Agder
Kulturdenkmal in Lindesnes
Museum in Agder
Herrenhaus in Norwegen

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NGC 7473 is een lensvormig sterrenstelsel in het sterrenbeeld Pegasus. Het hemelobject werd op 6 september 1863 ontdekt door de Duitse astronoom Albert Marth.

Synoniemen
 UGC 12335
 MCG 5-54-30
 ZWG 496.38
 PGC 70373

Zie ook
 Lijst van NGC-objecten

Externe links
  NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database
  SIMBAD Astronomical Database
  SEDS

NGC-object in Pegasus
Sterrenstelsel in Pegasus


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Breaking down the Clinton campaign launch
By Eric Bradner, CNN
Published 4:15 PM EDT, Sun April 12, 2015
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Hillary Clinton's campaign kick-off video features a same-sex couple that's set to get married, a new retiree and a college student searching for a job.
It stars a young mother who's moving so her daughter can attend a better kindergarten, Spanish-speaking brothers opening a new business and an African-American couple preparing for the birth of their first child.
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 01: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton attends a round table conversation and press conference announcing a childhood development initiative with first lady of New York City Chirlane McCray on April 1, 2015 in New York City. The initiative is between New York City Children's Cabinet and Too Small to Fail. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
Hillary Clinton enters 2016 race
In short: It's a glimpse at the coalition Clinton will have to put together if she's going to win the 2016 presidential race.
SEE: Hillary Clinton's campaign launch
Clinton officially entered the race on Sunday afternoon with about 55 minutes of activity.
It started just after 2:30 p.m. with an email from John Podesta, her campaign chairman, to veterans of Clinton's failed 2008 run for the White House, who informed her former staffers on that campaign that she was set to officially declare her candidacy once again.
He followed that up with an email to donors, who then got another email from Dennis Cheng, her new campaign's finance director.
By 3 p.m., Clinton's new website, HillaryClinton.com, was up and running, featuring a new logo of the letter "H," with an arrow pointing to the right. And on YouTube, the 2-minute, 18-second video announcing her candidacy was posted.
At 3:10 p.m., that video was posted to Clinton's Facebook page. And at 3:27 p.m., she tweeted to announce she is running.
I'm running for president. Everyday Americans need a champion, and I want to be that champion. –H https://t.co/w8Hoe1pbtC
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) April 12, 2015
What Clinton's campaign wants voters to see, though, is her announcement video. It was unusual for a presidential campaign: Clinton wasn't the main focus. Instead, it featured a series of Americans discussing their lives – what they're doing now and what they're looking forward to in the year ahead.
She didn't even appear in the video until 1:31 in, and the first, brief shot of Clinton was of the back of her head.
Finally, Clinton said: "I'm getting ready to do something, too. I'm running for president."
"Americans have fought their way back from tough economic times, but the deck is still stacked in favor of those at the top," Clinton said in the video. "Everyday Americans need a champion, and I want to be that champion – so you can do more than just get by – you can get ahead. And stay ahead. Because when families are strong, America is strong.
"So I'm hitting the road to earn your vote, because it's your time. And I hope you'll join me on this journey."
The video notably included two same-sex couples. First up were two men holding hands, with one saying, "I'm getting married this summer to someone I really care about."
Later, two women lean together, nudging heads while sitting on a couch.
As Clinton is speaking, the slickly-produced video cuts back to many of the people who had already appeared in the ad, laughing.
Hillary Clinton accepts the Democratic Party's nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 28, 2016. The former first lady, U.S. senator and secretary of state was the first woman to lead the presidential ticket of a major political party.
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Before marrying Bill Clinton, she was Hillary Rodham. Here she attends Wellesley College in Massachusetts. Her commencement speech at Wellesley's graduation ceremony in 1969 attracted national attention. After graduating, she attended Yale Law School.
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Rodham was a lawyer on the House Judiciary Committee, whose work led to impeachment charges against President Richard Nixon in 1974.
In 1975, Rodham married Bill Clinton, whom she met at Yale Law School. He became the governor of Arkansas in 1978. In 1980, the couple had a daughter, Chelsea.
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Arkansas' first lady, now using the name Hillary Rodham Clinton, wears her inaugural ball gown in 1985.
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The Clintons celebrate Bill's inauguration in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1991. He was governor from 1983 to 1992, when he was elected President.
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Bill Clinton comforts his wife on the set of "60 Minutes" after a stage light broke loose from the ceiling and knocked her down in January 1992.
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In June 1992, Clinton uses a sewing machine designed to eliminate back and wrist strain. She had just given a speech at a convention of the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union.
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During the 1992 presidential campaign, Clinton jokes with her husband's running mate, Al Gore, and Gore's wife, Tipper, aboard a campaign bus.
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Clinton accompanies her husband as he takes the oath of office in January 1993.
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The Clintons share a laugh on Capitol Hill in 1993.
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Clinton unveils the renovated Blue Room of the White House in 1995.
Clinton waves to the media in January 1996 as she arrives for an appearance before a grand jury in Washington. The first lady was subpoenaed to testify as a witness in the investigation of the Whitewater land deal in Arkansas. The Clintons' business investment was investigated, but ultimately they were cleared of any wrongdoing.
The Clintons hug as Bill is sworn in for a second term as President.
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The first lady holds up a Grammy Award, which she won for her audiobook "It Takes a Village" in 1997.
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The Clintons dance on a beach in the U.S. Virgin Islands in January 1998. Later that month, Bill Clinton was accused of having a sexual relationship with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky.
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Clinton looks on as her husband discusses the Monica Lewinsky scandal in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on January 26, 1998. Clinton declared, "I did not have sexual relations with that woman." In August of that year, Clinton testified before a grand jury and admitted to having "inappropriate intimate contact" with Lewinsky, but he said it did not constitute sexual relations because they had not had intercourse. He was impeached in December on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice.
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The first family walks with their dog, Buddy, as they leave the White House for a vacation in August 1998.
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President Clinton makes a statement at the White House in December 1998, thanking members of Congress who voted against his impeachment. The Senate trial ended with an acquittal in February 1999.
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Clinton announces in February 2000 that she will seek the U.S. Senate seat in New York. She was elected later that year.
Clinton makes her first appearance on the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee.
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Sen. Clinton comforts Maren Sarkarat, a woman who lost her husband in the September 11 terrorist attacks, during a ground-zero memorial in October 2001.
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Clinton holds up her book "Living History" before a signing in Auburn Hills, Michigan, in 2003.
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Clinton and another presidential hopeful, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, applaud at the start of a Democratic debate in 2007.
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Obama and Clinton talk on the plane on their way to a rally in Unity, New Hampshire, in June 2008. She had recently ended her presidential campaign and endorsed Obama.
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Obama is flanked by Clinton and Vice President-elect Joe Biden at a news conference in Chicago in December 2008. He had designated Clinton to be his secretary of state.
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Clinton, as secretary of state, greets Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin during a meeting just outside Moscow in March 2010.
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The Clintons pose on the day of Chelsea's wedding to Marc Mezvinsky in July 2010.
In this photo provided by the White House, Obama, Clinton, Biden and other members of the national security team receive an update on the mission against Osama bin Laden in May 2011.
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Clinton checks her Blackberry inside a military plane after leaving Malta in October 2011. In 2015, The New York Times reported that Clinton exclusively used a personal email account during her time as secretary of state. The account, fed through its own server, raises security and preservation concerns. Clinton later said she used a private domain out of "convenience," but admits in retrospect "it would have been better" to use multiple emails.
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Clinton arrives for a group photo before a forum with the Gulf Cooperation Council in March 2012. The forum was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Obama and Clinton bow during the transfer-of-remains ceremony marking the return of four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens, who were killed in Benghazi, Libya, in September 2012.
Clinton ducks after a woman threw a shoe at her while she was delivering remarks at a recycling trade conference in Las Vegas in 2014.
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Clinton, now running for President again, performs with Jimmy Fallon during a "Tonight Show" skit in September 2015.
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Clinton testifies about the Benghazi attack during a House committee meeting in October 2015. "I would imagine I have thought more about what happened than all of you put together," she said during the 11-hour hearing. "I have lost more sleep than all of you put together. I have been wracking my brain about what more could have been done or should have been done." Months earlier, Clinton had acknowledged a "systemic breakdown" as cited by an Accountability Review Board, and she said that her department was taking additional steps to increase security at U.S. diplomatic facilities.
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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders shares a lighthearted moment with Clinton during a Democratic presidential debate in October 2015. It came after Sanders gave his take on the Clinton email scandal. "The American people are sick and tired of hearing about the damn emails," Sanders said. "Enough of the emails. Let's talk about the real issues facing the United States of America."
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Clinton is reflected in a teleprompter during a campaign rally in Alexandria, Virginia, in October 2015.
Clinton walks on her stage with her family after winning the New York primary in April.
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After Clinton became the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee, this photo was posted to her official Twitter account. "To every little girl who dreams big: Yes, you can be anything you want -- even president," Clinton said. "Tonight is for you."
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Obama hugs Clinton after he gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. The president said Clinton was ready to be commander in chief. "For four years, I had a front-row seat to her intelligence, her judgment and her discipline," he said, referring to her stint as his secretary of state.
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Clinton arrives at a 9/11 commemoration ceremony in New York on September 11. Clinton, who was diagnosed with pneumonia two days before, left early after feeling ill. A video appeared to show her stumble as Secret Service agents helped her into a van.
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Clinton addresses a campaign rally in Cleveland on November 6, two days before Election Day. She went on to lose Ohio -- and the election -- to her Republican opponent, Donald Trump.
After conceding the presidency to Trump in a phone call earlier, Clinton addresses supporters and campaign workers in New York on Wednesday, November 9. Her defeat marked a stunning end to a campaign that appeared poised to make her the first woman elected US president.
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Hillary Clinton's life in the spotlight

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The Rijksmuseum has organized the exhibition 'Document Nederland' annually since 1975. A Dutch photographer is asked to focus on a current social topic. In 2017 Anoek Steketee was commissioned to portray the theme 'stateless'. Steketee went looking for stateless people in the Netherlands: people without nationalities, without passports, who legally do not exist but live in the Netherlands nevertheless.
As a stateless person, you are never at home and you do not legally exist. In a world of rules and bureaucracy, like the Netherlands, it is not your physical presence that determines your identity but your passport. Without a passport, without a nationality, you are invisible.
To create this book, Steketee portrayed people that were de facto or recognized as stateless, as well as scenes, places and documents. She worked together with journalists Eefje Blankevoort and Arnold van Bruggen and designers Kummer & Herrman. This photo document includes interviews and texts and presents a probing portrait of life in limbo.


Craig Levein insists Hearts will happily play Celtic at BT Murrayfield in the Betfred Cup semi-final after beating Motherwell 4-2.
The Scottish Professional Football League are considering staging one of the semis at the home of Scottish Rugby to avoid a clash. The Hearts manager stated he has no issue if it means his team making the switch away from the proposed venue, Hampden Park.
A dramatic and enthralling quarter-final at Tynecastle Park was decided in the dying minutes with two late goals by Olly Lee and Steven Naismith, ensuring Hearts progressed ahead of their Lanarkshire opponents. The Edinburgh club were then paired with Celtic in the semi-final draw, whilst Aberdeen face Rangers in the other tie. The two semi-finals are likely to take place on Sunday, October 28, since both Glasgow clubs are in Europa League action on Thursday, October 25, and therefore could not play on Saturday the 27th. However, that creates the problem of where the ties would be played.
The SPFL are looking at BT Murrayfield, given that staging both semis at Hampden on the same day would be unfeasible. With a full Premiership card the following midweek, delaying one tie until the Monday isn't an option.
Levein was effusive in his praise for Hearts and their determination to get through a gripping cup tie last night. "It was brilliant. What a game of football. I loved it," he enthused.
"I said to the boys at half-time: 'I wish I was playing. I wish I was involved in this'. What a great game right from the beginning. It never let up. I'm just thrilled we managed to get through.
"I think we deserved it. We missed a host of good chances. Even the way the game transpired - going behind, coming back, getting front, being pegged back - they were great character-building things for the group.
"I was really pleased with Callumn Morrison. He got cramp in his hamstring in the second half. We probably should have replaced him earlier, to be honest. He was doing so well that I always felt that, when he got the ball, he might give us an opportunity to score.
Curtis Main opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Steven MacLean equalised and Peter Haring put Hearts ahead. Ryan Bowman levelled but Lee and Naismith's late strikes took the hosts through.
Stephen Robinson, the Motherwell manager, praised his players' efforts and pinpointed Naismith as a class apart. "We lost to a very good side. It was a good cup tie. We scored two cracking goals away from home and you probably expect to come out with a result," he said.


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NCQA is pleased to announce our series of fall state briefings to share our ideas on our support programs for quality monitoring activities. NCQA experts and guest speakers will deepen our various programs and share how states use them to maximize quality expectations and streamline managed care processes.
In our most recent webinar, Kristine Toppe, NCQA Director of Public Affairs, explains how two NCQA programs can help states check the credentials of health professionals in their state. Melissa Isavoran, of the Oregon Health Authority, and Nichole Thompson, of the Georgia Community Health Department, joined to share their experience of NCQA programs in their states.
For more information, contact Kristine at Toppe@ncqa.org or Jennifer at Zutz@ncqa.org .
You can find more information about the work of NCQA with the states here .
Take a look at our past briefings!
We want to continue our series of briefings in the new year. Do you have suggestions on topics that you would like us to cover? Comment below with your ideas!
Amy Maciejowski is a Communications Specialist at NCQA. It supports internal and external communications for NCQA, aimed at increasing the consumer brand of NCQA. She creates blog articles, social media strategies and infographics to raise awareness of the quality of health care program. Amy holds a Master's degree in Political Communications from American University.


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62 of the most inspirational Plymouth men alive today
International Men's Day 2018 gives us another opportunity to honour our male heroes
Katie TimmsChief Reporter
Plymouth is full of inspirational, high-flying men and for International Men's Day we celebrate them in an ever-expanding list.
International Men's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of men.
It highlights positive role models, and raises awareness of men's mental health and well-being, being held during the month of Movember.
The men on this list might be charity workers, business leaders, mental health advocates, artists, sportsmen or politicians, but they all have one thing in common - they are all inspiring and taking bold steps to create increasing gender equality.
The list is in no particular order, and features 62 men from the city who make us proud.
Edward Butcher
Edward Butcher with a picture of himself working on the Tamar Bridge (Image: Penny Cross)
The Tamar Bridge is used by thousands of people daily, but many do not know the astonishing story of how it was built.
According to Edward Butcher, who worked on the bridge, he was "one of the lucky ones".
The 90-year-old diced with death on several occasions, falling 60ft from one of the towers - but hours after a hospital visit, he marched straight back up to the top, to avoid "losing his nerves".
Meet the incredible man who helped build Plymouth
Seven people lost their lives during the "dangerous" building process, many of whom were friends of Mr Butcher.
The father of five said that he had always been a "daredevil" and changed jobs regularly so he could get the best wage.
He worked as a stonemason and retired as a painter, with several job changes in-between, and also helped build parts of Royal Parade.
Chris Dawson
Chris Dawson is one of Plymouth's only billionaire businessmen.
He is the founder, owner and executive chairman of The Range. Dawson started as a market trader in the city selling seafood from the back of a van with his father.
He started CDS Superstores in 1989, and later opened an outlet store in Sugar Mill Business Park in Plymouth called The Range Home, Garden & Leisure. The store sold toys, home wares, DIY equipment and Jewellery.
Chris Dawson's The Range chain to sell Iceland frozen foods
The Range was featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 companies from 2003 to 2012.
Nowadays the brand has about 150 stores, all of which are owned directly by Dawson.
Daniel Heath
Daniel Heath, this year's Face of Plymouth winner (Image: John Allen)
Daniel, a 24-year-old sales assistant won Face of Plymouth 2018 after entering as he wanted to become a role model and teach people that everyone should be treated the same.
Daniel has recently been raising money for men's mental health after the passing of one of his best friends.
He has made it his mission to talk about mental health and be approachable to those who may need to talk about mental health.
Daniel said: "I have always wanted to be a positive role model for people. You don't need to have a six-pack and be a model to make an impact in people's lives.
"A good smile and laugh can go along way."
Mark Ormrod
Mark Ormrod has bagged gold in a race he was never supposed to enter (Image: Zak Kaczmarek/Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation)
Former Royal Marine, triple amputee and Invictus Games star Mark Ormrod is one of the city's most inspirational individuals.
In 2007 the former Commander was seriously injured stepped on an IED. As a result of the explosion, Ormrod had to have both his legs and his right arm amputated.
Despite everything that has happened to him, Ormrod has succeeded in becoming an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, a peak performance coach, mentor and an award-winning author.
Mark Ormrod wins GOLD at Invictus Games in race he wasn't supposed to enter
Last month, the athlete has bagged gold in a race he was never supposed to enter.
The war hero stepped into the 50m breaststroke, a stroke he had never tried before at the Invictus Games in Sydney.
The race was close to being cancelled as there was only one other competitor, 34-year-old Garry Robsinson, an Australian sniper team commander.
Ron Wheeler
MND artist Ron Wheeler (Image: Erin Black)
Ron was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2017 and is only able to move his eyes.
He now creates art using just his eyes to raise awareness for MND.
Ron said: "MND turned everything on its head. At first it was a struggle, emotionally and coming to terms with it, but we all pulled together - family and friends.
"My wife and I said we would fight this, so we did. Although I can't just go out to see friends and family without a lot of forward planning, I do get visits from friends and family, which is really awesome.
"MND really affects everyone around the person with the disease, but we have tried to make life as normal as anyone could possibly do. We get a lot of help from our care team, who are fantastic."
Patrick Hawke
Patrick Hawke at the London Marathon 2018
Following the death of baby Arthur, one family pulled together to raise thousands of pounds in his name.
Arthur Granville's uncle, Patrick Hawke, completed the London Marathon in his memory.
When baby Arthur was just nine weeks old, he was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and his parents, Caroline and Richard Granville were told to take their baby home and enjoy their time with him.
This inspiring family are keeping alive the memory of baby Arthur
At 19 weeks old, on May 10, 2014, Arthur passed away - and since that time, his family and friends have raised over £22,200.
Steve Walters
(Image: Twitter)
Plymouth-born Steve Walters set up the Offside Trust after being abused by serial paedophile, Barry Bennell, as a young boy.
Steve was in his care whilst training at Crewe Alexandra.
Brave Steve is one of the key ex-pros who have made sure Bennell will die behind bars.
Victim of Barry Bennell bravely speaks out over abuse
The now 46-year-old set up the not for profit organisation, The Offside Trust, in November 2016 after British football was rocked by a series of high-profile revelations relating to child sexual abuse.
Mr Walters, along with other former professional footballers, bravely spoke about the past abuse they suffered, and waived their right to anonymity in order to encourage others to come forward.
Lewis Pugh
(Image: Paul Stallard/Western Daily Press)
Plymouth-born endurance swimmer Lewis grew up on Dartmoor and went to school in Tavistock.
The 43-year-old was the first person ever to swim the length of the Thames, and has recently completed his 330-mile swim along the length of the English Channel - as he urged the Government to better protect UK waters.
He has also swum the channel, and has even swum across the North Pole.
As you do. Oh, and he's done it all to raise awareness of environmental issues.
Garth Wright
Garth Wright is known as Plymouth's Dunkirk veteran.
He was serving with the Royal Artillery in Lille, as part of the British Expeditionary Force, when they were pushed back to Dunkirk.
He was convinced he would be killed, like so many of his comrades.
His superiors asked for volunteer stretcher bearers to help carry the wounded and Garth stepped up.
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Garth was one of 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers that were evacuated from Dunkirk 78 years ago.
He signed up alongside four friends from his village.
He was the only one to escape unharmed; three were killed in the war and the fourth was injured and sent home.
Adam Watts
Adam Watts has lost an incredible 10 stone in weight thanks to Slimming World - and now he wants to share his story
Trying to lose weight when you've spent a lifetime gorging on calorific pastries is by no means a walk in the park.
The battle's even harder when you happen to work in the bakery at Asda in Estover.
That's exactly the challenge that faced Adam Watts.
After spending his day serving up hot pasties, sausage rolls and fresh doughnuts - he'd go home and snaffle a few treats himself and go hard on a few takeaways.
Asda bakery man loses 10 stone with Slimming World secret
The never-ending routine saw Adam's weight balloon to 23 stone, but now he's shed a whopping TEN STONE.
Dave Swift
Railway station staff Dave was hailed a hero after saving the life of a passenger who suffered a near fatal heart attack on board a train.
Mike Evans, 69, had just got on board a train to Dawlish with his companion Jackie after a day exploring Plymouth when he suddenly collapsed.
But quick-thinking staff at the railway station jumped on board to perform CPR before using a defibrillator to give Mike's heart an electric shock.
Describing their actions, Mike's daughter Linzi said: "They are so humble and handled everything with complete professionalism.
"When I met Kaye it felt like I had known her my whole life. She was really pleased he had survived, but it was all just part of her job."
Robby Roulston
Dad of five, Robby Roulston, embarked on an epic adventure to Antarctica.
Robby spent two months in the virtually uninhabited, ice-covered continent, in constant day-light, carrying out work with the British Antarctica Survey (BAS).
The former Navy serviceman endured -46°C temperatures and spent Christmas away from his family.
Mr Roulston was part of the ICT team who went to Antarctica to bring Halley Reasearch Station back into top working condition ready for the winter team.
He is now a teacher, and also volunteers at other schools to to give talks in schools about his experience.
Commuters were greeted by huge pictures of Leigham Marie Curie nurse Rob Davidson for over two months as a call for people to 'join team Rob' and fund another staff member like him for the next two years.
Marie Curie and Exterion Media hoped that the campaign would provide an engaging experience for people travelling through the station and prompt them to find out more about the work that Marie Curie do.
Nurse Rob, 42, provides overnight care for terminally ill people and their families in their own homes.
He was nominated for Carer of The Year as part of the Herald Community Awards 2018.
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Shane Hart
Shane had his first break from a casting call to Paramount Pictures for the production of World War Z starring Brad Pitt (Image: Penny Cross)
At five years old, Shane Hart's life was torn apart.
He was placed into the care system, separated from his siblings and passed from pillar to post, battling depression and anxiety from an early age.
But he didn't let his "turbulent" upbringing stop him from achieving his dreams, starring in huge Hollywood blockbusters and striving for more.
Now, 47, Shane has four children, and over 50 credits on films and TV programmes - even brushing shoulders with celebrities like Jason Statham and Keira Knightley.
Micky Fallon
(Image: Sarah Waddington)
Micky Fallon, who lives in Derriford, was abused by serial paedophile Barry Bennell as a child, and has bravely spoken out to help prevent the same thing happening to others.
For Micky, waiving his right to anonymity has been done for one reason and one reason only – to encourage other victims to face their demons and come forward.
Barry Bennell victim: Plymouth dad speaks out after former coach found guilty of 43 sex offences
Micky was just 13 years old when he was sexually abused by his football coach, a man who his parents, and other parents, trusted their children to be with.
Now 46, the father-of-three gave evidence that ensured that Bennell would die behind bars.
He also helped set up the Offside Trust, which is an organisation which aims to safeguard children in sport.
(Image: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
Would any Plymouth Live list of inspirational people be complete without our very own Tom Daley?
Many Plymothian's will have watched the meteroic rise of the superstar, from his first Olympic performance, the loss of his father, and now he's soon to be a proud father.
Tom Daley dives into epic ball pool to spread important message
Not only did he win a World Championship gold in the 10m platform in Budapest, he has two Olympic bronze medals, and has been named BBC Young Personality of the Year three times, along with a bunch of other medals.
The father-of-one is also a trailblazer for the LGBT community, and the new face of Pampers, with husband Dustin Lance Black.
Paul 'Sir Fix-a-lock' Bushell
(Image: Matt Gilley Photography 2018)
Sir Fix-a-lock Ltd, otherwise known as Paul Bushell, is an independent locksmith who was voted one of Plymouth's "nicest businesses" who works tirelessly to help others.
He has the only safe engineer qualification in the region.
The company holds the record for the most reviews in the South West this side of Poole on the Trading Standards Buy with Confidence website.
And it has the most Facebook and Google reviews of any locksmith business in Devon and Cornwall.
Eddie Ryan
Plympton-born Eddie Ryan is a full-time wrestling professional.
Eddie remembers watching wrestling at the Pavilions as a young boy and now he's performing in one of the largest wrestling matches Plymouth has ever seen.
The 32-year-old Plymouth University graduate, who wears a lion mask to the ring, has been one of the most popular performers on the weekly 5 Star Wrestling TV show since it debuted on FreeSports.
He more recently performed at the WWE event at Pavilions, hosted by Triple H in October.
Doc Price
Doc, could be the world's oldest tattooist - and he's from Plymouth.
He's been tattooing since the age of 20, and now at 85, Doc is still inking people in his Union Street shop – and thoroughly enjoying it.
He estimates that he's scribed around 25 acres of human skin of people all across the world.
The man who has tattooed Plymouth: Doc Price at 85
Steve Bartlett
He was expelled from school, dropped out of university, got into debt and struggled to pay his rent – then he helped create a multi-million pound company before the age your boyfriend moved out of his parents' house - impressive right?
Mr Bartlett, born in Botswana but raised in Plymouth, is the brains behind the multi-million pound digital marketing firm Social Chain.
He now works from a 6,000sq ft office in New York but admitted: "Plymouth is my home town, it means a lot to me."
When Mr Bartlett's first business Wallpark, a website where students could reach out to others in the same city, failed to catch fire he went back to the drawing board.
Chaz Singh
Chaz became an internet sensation when this photo of himself turning Urban Outfitters into Turban outfitters went viral.
He's big on Twitter and helps get the voices of many heard.
Chaz is the first ever Sikh Labour councillor and a proud advocate for ethnic minorities in the city.
Paul Thompson (Image: Erin Black)
Six years ago, Paul Thompson set his alarm for an early start one morning.
The wake up call wasn't to get him ready for work or to go for a run, it was the alarm he'd set to go to edge of the Tamar bridge in an attempt to end his life.
But people came to him, talked with him, and he stepped away.
Then, earlier this year, Paul was running when he saw another man on the edge of the bridge. He was able to comfort the man, talk him around, and he was taken to safety.
Why I stepped back from the edge of the Tamar bridge
The dad-of-one decided to share his story of the encounter and his own struggles with mental health, which is when Paul made an awareness video.
The post quickly went viral and has since accumulated nearly 23,000 views on Facebook, and he's now set up MalesAllowed, and has made it his mission to try and help other men deal with their problems before they build up to breaking point.
Kevin French
Dancer and life model Kevin French outside The House (Image: Penny Cross)
Chances are if you live in Plymouth, you will probably have crossed paths with local dancer and life model Kevin French.
Kevin is a familiar sight in the city centre, and can often be seen pushing himself backwards around town in his wheelchair.
What is unique about Kevin compared to some other performers is that he has severe cerebral palsy and struggles with speech.
Kevin has had cerebral palsy since birth and uses a spelling board or iPad to communicate.
Mr French ran for MEP several years ago and was referred to in the press as 'Disabled Kevin'.
Thanks to his wry sense of humour, rather than take aversion to this description, Mr French took ownership of it and adopted 'Disabled Kevin' as a nickname.
He states in one of his social media videos 'I love this label - I am clearly disabled... and called Kevin.'
Toby Gorniak
Toby Gorniak with his MBE at Buckingham Palace
Street Factory dance company founder Toby Gorniak is a nationally-respected hip hop artist, and qualified youth worker.
He has transformed the lives of those who need it most with his enthusiastic and purposeful approach in everything he does.
The plans for the centre will be based around the five elements of hip hop: respect, peace, love, unity, and having fun.
Street Factory, a social enterprise set up by Toby and Jo Gorniak in 2007, wants to have the building, secured on a long lease, ready before the Mayflower 400 celebrations grip the city in 2019 and 2020.
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Gordon Sparks
(Image: Lucy Davies)
Journalist, broadcaster and DJ Gordon Sparks presents the Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Devon.
Gordon was well-known for his football commentary on Radio Devon and is a keen supporter of Plymouth Argyle.
He took over the Breakfast Show from former host Simon Bates in January 2017.
Sparksy has been very open about raising awareness of Testicular cancer after being diagnosed over a decade ago.
He has stressed the importance of men to regularly check themselves and seek medical care without fear or embarrassment.
Mo Kingshott
Mo Kingshott now helps others who may be struggling with their mental health (Image: Mo Kingshott)
Mo Kingshott attempted to take his life six times, got involved with drugs and also started self-harming.
Now he has overcome his demons and is working closely with men who are struggling with their mental health.
Mo is an admin of Malesallowed, a Facebook group which aims to start a conversation about mental health for men, providing support for those who may need signposting.
The 34-year-old has shared his own personal struggle with mental health, including how music has helped him open up about his feelings, and said that helping people is his "calling in life" and that it makes him happy.
Daniel Knill
(Image: Daniel Knill)
Daniel was on his way home from a friend's house in Saltash when he spotted a woman at the side of the road.
The 42-year-old motorcyclist, who works on North Hill, said: "I rode up to her and calmly got off my bike and introduced myself.
"I asked if she was okay and at first she told me to keep away. It was clear that she was really upset.
"I started making conversation with her and asked her about her life and started telling her about mine.
"Gradually she calmed down and I said 'C'mon let's get out of here' and I held her hand and walked her over to the officers on the other side of the bridge.
"I carried her bag and her belongings too. I wanted her to know that she had my full support."
Larry Speare
(Image: Penny Cross)
Plymouth businessman Larry Speare has been trading in the city for more than 50 years.
Larry started his career selling carpets in the 1950's before opening a store in Cornwall Street in the mid-1960's.
As well as business, Larry sponsors the "Devon Wednesday league", and has made a long term commitment to local sport.
He sponsors Ivybridge Town football team and many other organisations.
Chief Superintendant Dave Thorne
(Image: Devon and Cornwall police)
Plymouth's top cop Dave Thorne is responsible for the overall policing for the city.
This includes responding to incidents, investigation and neighbourhood policing.
As Plymouth Commander, he sets local priorities in consultation with partners and the local community, which meet local needs and support organisational goals.
He works with partners to address the key threats to the community and individuals, and contributes to the prevention of crime and disorder.
Benjamin Mee
(Image: Apex News & Pictures)
Benjamin Mee took over the dilapidated Dartmoor Zoo in August 2006 and reopened it to the public in July 2007.
He wrote a book about his experiences called We Bought a Zoo which was later made into a Hollywood film.
The film, which was loosely based on the book, starred Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson.
It was released in 2011 and has helped drive tourism and trade into the local area ever since.
Ivor Foster
Ivor, from Plymstock, was one of many brave "bomber boys" in Bomber Command .
He signed up in 1943 to fight for his country and by the age of 19 he was a gunner – risking his life on a daily basis to rain bombs down on Nazi-occupied Europe.
But Ivor and his crew were also sent on compassionate missions – dropping 7,000lb of food to the people of Holland.
Ivor was one of 125,000 aircrew who flew with Bomber Command during the Second World War and was one of the lucky few to survive service – 55,573 of his colleagues were killed in action. The chance of completing an operation tour were around one in three.
Woody from Bastille
(Image: Pinnacle)
Chris "Woody" Wood is the drummer of the band Bastille.
Bastille are an indie band that formed in 2010. Their first album, Bad Blood, was released in March 2013 and entered the UK charts at number one.
The band was nominated for four Brit Awards at the 2014 ceremony, winning the British Breakthrough Act.
Someone threw a pasty at Bastille and their reaction was golden
As of November 2014, Bastille have sold over five million records in the US and more than two million records in the UK.
The Plymouth-born musician is also a keen supporter of Argyle and often attends many of the matches.
John Phare
Brave railway worker John tackled a knife-wielding killer at Plymouth station, but insists he was "no hero".
Ticket office supervisor John disarmed Jamie Skinner as he stabbed his friend almost 40 times in a sudden and frenzied attack in broad daylight.
Tragically father-of-five Wayne Fenton was fatally injured and Skinner was later jailed for life for his murder.
Mr Phare, from St Budeaux, saw Skinner repeatedly stabbing 49-year-old Mr Fenton in the station concourse at about 10am on August 8 last year.
Mike Kemp
Ambulance volunteer Mike was officially named as an 'unsung hero' for going above and beyond the call of duty this year.
Community First Responder for South West Ambulance Foundation Trust (SWASFT) Mike was crowned as Volunteer of the Year at the national Unsung Hero Awards.
Mike has covered the Liskeard and Looe area of Cornwall for 15 years, having attended more than 3,000 incidents including more than 200 cardiac arrests.
The dedicated volunteer started out as a member of St John's Ambulance from the age of 11, and helped the charity for more than 50 years.
He has provided over 32,500 hours of cover in his role of Community First Responder (CFR).
Mehdi Taheri
Mehdi has been running the Plymouth half marathon every year since 2009 – raising £3,500 in 2017.
Mehdi raises money for JDRF – an organisation dedicated to finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. His daughter Scarlett was diagnosed with the condition age two. She has her finger pricked for blood at least six times a day, which in the time since she was diagnosed is at least 10,300 times.
She endures regular cannula changes, hospital check-ups and high and low blood sugar episodes that can leave her feeling sick, dizzy and confused.
For her and the estimated 29,000 children in the UK living with Type 1 diabetes JDRF offers hope that one day a cure will be found.
In total, Mehdi has marshalled 29 people to run the Plymouth half marathon race and expects fundraising in the past two years to top £24,000.
He also gives a 20 per cent discount to any Type 1 diabetes sufferers who arrive at his restaurant Fuel and routinely provides meals for Plymouth's homeless.
Frederick Vinecombe
103-year-old Frederick Vinecombe, was born in 1914 and has had a fascinating life, he said that the secret to living to his impressive age was to keep out of trouble, eat healthy and stay active.
Mr Vinecombe served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a flight sergeant during the Second World War.
He was shot down over France during his six-and-a-half years in the air force and captured as a prisoner of war.
War hero who didn't believe women could be pilots receives a very special visit
Lorne Peakman
Lorne, a once homeless man who spent his time boozing on the streets has turned his life around with the help of a homeless hostel - and developed a passion for building guitars.
Lorne found himself on the streets after his relationship broke down.
He landed on hard times as a rough sleeper and got drunk to pass the time.
But determined Lorne managed to get back on his feet after seeking the help of the homeless hostel at Devonport House.
Lorne spent two years there and he's now enjoying life in his own pad.
Ex-Royal Marine, Peter Kelly, found himself unemployed after leaving the services and decided to create something to help others facing this problem.
Mr Kelly developed the app 'Imployable' after he left the Royal Marines in 2015.
He already has a partnership with Google and reached the group stages of Virgin Media's Voom Pitch 2018 competition.
Matthew Dixon
(Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)
Plymouth's rising diving star Matthew Dixon secured silver at the Commonwealth Games in April.
Comparisons with Daley, who made his Olympic debut aged 14 in Beijing, are inevitable and Dixon would welcome replacing his fellow Devonian once Daley retires. Daley is expected to quit after the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
(Image: Jon Bishop)
The city rallied together this year after Plymouth Argyle centre-back, Ryan Edwards, was diagnosed with testicular cancer.
The 24-year-old centre-back, who had an operation in January after his diagnosis, has now been given the all clear.
Edwards has been inundated with messages of support from across the football world but especially from his Argyle team-mates and the Green Army.
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Alan Butler
It was anything but easy for Alan growing up gay.
Now 46, he lives happily in Plymouth with his partner of seven-and-a-half years, Mark Ayres.
Alan, who grew up in the city and is now part of the history department at the University of Plymouth, and is proud to tell his story.
Joff Oddie
(Image: Joff Oddie of Wolf Alice)
The Plymouth-born co-founder of alternative rock band Wolf Alice is an NME Awards winner and guitar ace.
The guitarist's band has even been nominated for a Brit Award, and won the 2018 Mercury Prize for their album Visions Of A Life, beating pop-star, Lilly Allen.
The alternative rockers have previously had six nods in the NME prizes, plus a Brit and Grammy nomination.
Their album is currently up for a Best Album gong at the NME Awards this year as well.
Joff co-formed the band in 2010, as an acoustic duo with lead singer Ellie Rowsell. The band later expanded into a four-piece with drummer Joel Amey and Bassist Theo Ellis.
I'm trapped in a body that's shutting down
Antony Jinman
There are few things cooler than being a record-breaking Polar explorer - and our Antony has a few of those under his (presumably thermal) belt.
The former forces man, who grew up in Wembury and went to Plymstock School, is also a climate change 'educator' and businessman.
Mohamed Muganzi
Mohamed Muganzi is the director of Plymouth Islamic Education Trust [PIETY] and he feels it is his calling to glue Muslims and non-Muslims together, to eradicate any divisions.
The Plymouth Muslim community is neither large nor wealthy, and is mostly made up of refugees, asylum seekers and restaurant workers.
But through vigorous fundraising and generous donations, it was done, and the centre officially opened.
Inside the Plymouth mosque where they preach peace, love and respect
Now every year PIETY holds an open day for people to find out what goes on inside on a day-to-day basis.
PIETY is now looking to the future, and the inevitable further expansion of the Muslim community in Plymouth, currently estimated to be around 3,000.
"My goal is to make friends with as many people as possible in Plymouth. I want to walk along the streets and know people." (Image: Penny Cross)
Big Issue Vendors are part of the fabric of many cities across the UK. Plymouth and the surrounding area is home to around 15-20 sellers, but not many have captured the hearts of the public quite like Clive.
Clive isn't a native to Plymouth; he moved to the city eight years ago. At the time he was in the midst of one of the darkest periods of his life,struggling with homelessness, alcoholism and undiagnosed mental health problems.
Now Clive, 55, can be seen on his patch outside the Theatre Royal up to six nights a week. It's down to the theatre, his determination, and his dog Geezer that he's managed to turn his fortunes around.
Ian Potts
Ian Potts, an architect who is retiring after a 32-year career is responsible for some of Plymouth's best known buildings, like Plymouth Fish Market, Berkeley Square, and Azure on The Hoe.
Mr Potts launched the Architects Design Group (ADG) with Marc Nash and Phil Burgess in 1985 but retired earlier this year.
Since inception ADG has been responsible for many of Plymouth's most outstanding buildings and Mr Potts said he is delighted to be leaving a legacy.
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Adam Gorsuch
A hero Plymouth cop has been honoured for his bravery after running to help victims during the London Bridge terror attack.
Adam Gorsuch, who now lives in London, was just coming off duty when a call came in over the radio that there was an incident unfolding near Borough High Street.
The 34-year-old, who went to St Boniface Catholic College, jumped in his car and for 10 tense minutes drove from east London to London Bridge, where there were reports a van had mounted a pavement and ploughed into pedestrians.
Adam was just one of more than 200 people who received the Metropolitan Police commendations for their actions during the London Bridge, Westminster and Finsbury Park terror attacks.
John Hamblin
John Hamblin, is the chief executive of the city's biggest homeless charity Shekinah.
Plymouth-based charity Shekinah had its humble beginnings in a very basic building in Millbay, which over a decade ago was demolished and replaced with what exists there now.
The charity now spans across Plymouth, Torbay and South Devon.
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Over the years Shekinah has developed a range of well-respected services including Plymouth's only drop-in centre for rough sleepers, an education, training and employment programme and in Torbay a 28-bed hostel, a therapeutic horticulture programme and more recently a new community centre.
And during its 25 years, "thousands" of people have been helped by Shekinah, none of which would have been possible without its staff, volunteers, donors and funders.
Ben Squire
Founder of Plymouth Boat Trips, Ben Squire, signed a deal to take on the waterfront area and give it a makeover.
The harbour will be undergoing a deep clean, with a fresh lick of paint, new signs and sleek, modern lighting.
Ben, 42, has been running Plymouth Boat Trips for nearly half of his life and is buzzing about his next big business venture, Royal William Yard Marina Ltd.
Brett Butler-Smythe
Straight-talking building firm boss Brett starred on The Apprentice alongside fellow Plymothian Charliene Wain in 2015.
He divided opinion on the show he's since shown himself to be as charitable as he is entrepreneurial.
He's been asked to lecture University of Plymouth students on entrepreneurship for a third successive year, and his firm is also involved in construction of the £48million Drake Circus Leisure multiplex at Bretonside.
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Brett said long-term plans to start a clothing brand and even a coffee shop, to be called Entreprenoir, are still on the table, but not a priority.
Jacob Dawson
Jacob Dawson is proving time and time again why he's a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.
The 24-year-old has taken his passion for rowing all over the globe in a quest for honours.
Now the Plymouth-born athlete - crowned The Herald's amateur sports personality of the year for 2017 - has notched up another big achievement as a member of Team GB.
Jacob - who dreams of one day becoming a Royal Marine - scooped up a silver medal in a four-man rowing race in the Glasgow 2018 European Championships.
Jonny Dodge
Jonny Dodge is a British Formula 1 events and aviation entrepreneur and founder of the Dodgeball Rally – the bi-annual supercar rally held around Europe.
Oozing with success, he gained a first class degree in product design at the University of Plymouth, followed by a master's degree at Central St Martins College of Art and Design in London, he then organised a boat rally called The BladeRun.
He went on to work on the Gumball 3000, the 3,000-mile international celebrity motor rally, and then invested in the London nightclub Aura Mayfair with his business partner Tony Fernandes.
In 2011, Madonna held talk on investing in the club after visiting it.
The million-dollar empires of Plymouth's global business big-shots
Charlie Frederick
Love Island hunk Charlie Frederick stole many hearts in his short stint on the reality TV show.
He won over viewers with his chiselled abs, cheeky charm and his attempts to help Alex, aka 'Dr Love' win over Meghan.
The surf-dude attended Yealmpton Primary School as a fair-haired, baby-faced child - and went on to study at Ivybridge Community College.
Seth Lakeman
Plymouth-born folk hero Seth makes the fiddle look cool - and for that we salute him.
He has dedicated his newest album to Plymouth journalist Tristan Nichols who tragically died last month.
Seth and Tristan had been friends since childhood,
Romain Larrieu
Romain Larrieu gained quite the following in his career at Plymouth Argyle, but he also spent a large part of his career raising awareness of cancer.
The former goalkeeper and club captain Larrieu has been a charity fundraiser and campaigner for testicular cancer after being diagnosed with the disease in 2006.
The day Plymouth Argyle took on Real Madrid - and matched them
MP Luke Pollard is the city's first openly gay MP.
He was elected to the Plymouth Sutton and Devonport seat in the recent General Election as Labour took back the constituency.
Johnny Mercer pictured at the General Election in 2017 (Image: John allen)
Plymouth MP Johnny Mercer evaded capture and stormed to glory in the explosive finale of Celebrity Hunted earlier this month, raising thousands for charity.
Johnny grew up in a strict Baptist family with seven siblings. Between 1995 and 2000 he was educated at Eastbourne College, a co-educational independent school in Eastbourne in East Sussex.
After completing school, he opted to spend time working as an intern in the City of London instead of attending university.
Johnny was commissioned as a second lieutenant into the Royal Artillery after passing out from Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in June 2003 before being promoted to lieutenant in April 2005.
He rose to the rank of Captain in April 2008 and was attached to 29th Commando Regiment Royal Artillery, serving three tours of Afghanistan. He retired in December 2013.
Plymouth MP vows to get £25m for Derriford's struggling A&E by Christmas
Alex Rainey
Incredible gym buff Alex Rainey took the crown of 'Mr Plymouth' in the 2017 compeition.
He beat four other men to the crown in what was an event of an extremely high standard.
For Mr Rainey, success in the competition was the culmination of four years of hard work and sacrifice.
Training four times a week at the Flex Fitness gym, he balanced his regime around regular 12-hour shifts in the security team at Derriford Hospital.
Dave Goodwin
Dave Goodwin in 1983, at London Euston (Image: Dave Goodwin)
On World Mental Health Day, Dave told his harrowing story in the hope that other train drivers will seek support and he is urging anyone thinking of taking their own life to speak up and seek help.
Dave followed in his father's footsteps and started working on the railways in 1974 - but it left with him with many mental health problems after witnessing some horrific sights.
Train driver describes the harrowing reality of rail suicide
Steve Wilkie
At an age when most people haven't even sorted out getting a mortgage Steve is impressively masterminding a Plymouth business which is creating more than 50 jobs and could soon be lending £800million.
Steve founded financial advice business Responsible Life, at Estover's Airport Business Park, with business partner Paul Starkey in 2010.
Ben Proud
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Fellow swimmer Ben, of Plymouth Leander, is busy setting his own records.
This summer he won the 50 metre butterfly world title and, at just 22 years old, there's a lot more to come from him.
Henry Slade
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Plymouth-born rugby star Henry, 24, started his career at Albion before moving on to Exeter Chiefs.
There he has excelled, and the former Plymouth College student has since played for England.
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Two optional safety features that might help pilots head off a scenario that's at the heart of investigations into two catastrophic crashes of Boeing 737 MAX jets will become available free of charge, The New York Times reported.
The features are an indicator that shows pilots the readings from two sensors that monitor an aerodynamic characteristic known as the angle of attack, and a "disagree light" that flashes when those sensor readings are at odds with each other.
Spurious readings from the angle-of-attack sensors are thought to have played a role in last October's crash of a Lion Air 737 MAX 8 plane in Indonesia, which killed 189 people on board; and this month's crash of an Ethiopian Airlines 737-8 in Ethiopia, which killed 157.


"If you want to build a ship, don't drum up people together to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea." – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
A motivated team is an asset to an organization. Teams with even the best skills can't succeed if they are not motivated. It is an essential tool for teams to perform to their true potential. People who are motivated will work more positively, crib less about problems and be an asset to the team and the organization. For you, as a leader, it is imperative that your team has the spark that is essential to achieve the organizational goals.
Below are some tips that can help you keep your team inspired and motivated.
Training and Coaching: Always create opportunities for training and development of your team, which can enhance their skills and help them stay motivated. Engage in team building activities from time to time so that there is less conflict in the team and employees are more focused towards their goals.
Competitive remuneration: While pay and benefits may not always be the biggest motivators for employees, they certainly help. Always pay according to the worth of the employee. Never underpay them. The truth is that higher salaries act as an incentive for high productivity. When employees see that they are getting more than their friends and counterparts at other organizations, it gives them a boost, and they tend to work harder to demonstrate that they deserve that money.
Clear and defined roles: Your employees should have clear roles and responsibilities. They should clearly know what they are supposed to do so that there is no conflict with other team members. It will help them stay motivated and will also lead to higher productivity and better team harmony.
Be approachable and accessible: As a leader, you should always try to be easily accessible whenever your team needs you. Create an environment where there is open communication and people can talk about their concerns freely. It will create a positive outlook in the team and will increase their motivation level.
Positive and happy environment: Try to create a positive environment in your office. The best performers should be recognized for their work and praised in front of the team members. If their work is being recognized, that will motivate them to work harder. It will also act motivation for the rest of the team to perform better and earn those rewards.
Don't give negative feedback: We all make mistakes. The key is to learn valuable lessons from those mistakes so that we don't repeat them. When your team members commit some mistake or make some errors, don't criticize them. Instead, offer them guidance and help, and encourage them to try again.
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Introduction to Diamonds
Clarity, Color, Carat, Cut
Diamond value is generally decided by a combination of the 4 Cs which are Carat, Cut, Clarity, and Color. For any specific stone the combination of these 4 Cs will determine the rarity and the value. Though you may have thought carat carries the most weight when deciding value, that actually falls on color. A pure white D color diamond is quite rare and can influence the price of a large, clear stone dramatically.
In this section we will shed light on these four categories, what you can look for, and how it will affect the cost of a diamond. Keep in mind that the combined values of each of these categories can dramatically change the overall cost of the diamond. It is important to think of these factors in relation to the other Cs of the same stone rather than on their own.
To understand clarity it is important to note that diamonds are carbon. Anything in the interior of a diamond is also carbon. Carbon inclusions come in different styles from small black spots (pique) to long white lines (feathers). How many inclusions there are, the type of inclusion and where they are located determine the clarity grading. Most of our diamonds are considered "eye clean" meaning no visible inclusions and must be located with a 10x (power) jewelers loupe magnifying 20/20 vision.
Quite a few of our old European cut diamonds will be in the near colorless or faint yellow range. The chart provided is an exaggeration of color. A diamond that is rated a K, L or even M in color will have slight warmth to it but will often appear white to the eye. Old European or old Mine cut diamonds appear whiter due to the faceting structure and refraction of light. We love the original warm antique diamonds for their historic beauty and scintillation. People often ask us why there are not more old European cut diamonds available in the colorless range. Simply, as technology and innovation of diamond cutting evolved during the 1940's and 1950's there was a demand for the newest cut. Many of the old cut stone were re-faceted and resold as modern round brilliants.
Carat is the actual physical weight of the diamond. To determine the weight of a diamond you can weigh the loose diamond by placing it on the scale. If a diamond is mounted you can determine the approximate carat weight is calculated by measurements. Diamonds get exponential more rare as the size increases which also means the value in exponentially higher too.
Most people think of the definition of cut as being the shape of the diamond for example: round brilliant, emerald, oval or radiant. This is the most commonly known definition of cut. The second cut reference is based on the proportion of the diamond. The way light refracts into and out of the stone. Most of Filigree Jewelers diamonds are old mine or old European cut diamonds. These vintage and antique diamonds do not fall under the parameter of modern round brilliant cut standards. The faceting structure is different. Old mine cut and old European cut diamonds have a sparkling effect and dance under light. Round brilliants have a sharper and more angular refraction of light.
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Kinah is much harder to come by this patch, Deli.
I would suggest running FM and BoS with a whole group of people that don't need that gear and dividing up the drops to just sell. Farming kibs, as you mentioned is good. You can run cruci spire and get the manastones and sell them. When you run PF and IDD, make sure your group is doing "get one and pass" so that everyone is ending up with purples to sell. And make sure that you get the kinah bundles every time they are up on your luna crafting.
I think Purple craft stone is the best option.


Commotion as two men who both believe they are about to become father to the same baby show up for the delivery - SWANKYLOADED OFFICIAL BLOG.
There was commotion in a US hospital after two men who each believed they were responsible for a woman's pregnancy showed up for the birth of the baby, but hospital staff refused to let them both stay.
"Look, this is the thing, sir, we don't know if I'm the father or he's the father so we both cannot go... We aren't bothering nobody," one of the men said.
The woman also didn't want them to leave and kept asking hospital employees, "what's the problem?". She was told it was the rule of the hospital but she refused to listen.
As tension heightened, one of the men told hospital staff: "Let's calm down so we can see who the baby looks like."
Well, the hospital staff wasn't having it as she packed her things and left the woman and both potential fathers.


The Orlando Solar Bears are proud to support our veterans and active duty military members, and offer discounted tickets to our military for each and every home game at the Amway Center. We would like to honor and thank our military members for all they do to protect the freedoms we all enjoy here in the United States.
Military Discounted tickets will be available for the 2017-2018 season when single-game tickets go on sale in September!


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Ohi OK as restart applicants line up
Japan's only currently operating nuclear units, Ohi 3 and 4, look set to continue running until September after a ruling from regulators in the light of new standards. Meanwhile, Tepco is to file for permission to restart two units at Kashiwazaki Kariwa.
Ohi (Image: Kansai)
According to the Japan Atomic Industry Forum's Atoms in Japan, the Japanese Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) has "largely accepted" a written evaluation concluding that there are no immediate severe safety issues at the two units under new regulatory standards that come into effect this month. The decision means that the units can continue to run until their next scheduled outage for maintenance.
Nevertheless, in its 24 June ruling, the regulator ordered Kansai to ensure that several items of equipment that were not in compliance with the new standards were rectified by the end of June. Kansai confirmed in a press release dated 1 July that all the prescribed measures had been completed.
Ohi 3 and 4 have been operating under special regulatory permission since July 2012. The units, owned and operated by Kansai, are to date the only reactors to have been allowed to restart in Japan since all of the country's nuclear power plants were taken off line for scheduled maintenance outages over the months following the Fukushima accident of 2011.
Tepco joins restart queue
Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) has confirmed that it will be applying for permission to restart two units at its Kashiwazaki Kariwa plant as soon as the new regulations governing the restart of reactors idled as a result of the Fukushima accident enter into force.
The new regulations require nuclear companies to show their reactor units are prepared for extraordinary external events comparable to the natural disaster on 11 March 2011, including stronger and higher tsunami walls and waterproofing of key buildings. Additional countermeasures for accident situations must be in place, and in the longer term operators must establish a secondary control room and sources of power and water away from the reactor building to allow the plant to be controlled remotely if need be.
According to Tepco, it is ready to lodge its application for NRA assessment of Kashiwazaki Kariwa units 6 and 7 "as soon as possible" when the new regulations come into force on 8 July. The company has also said that its officials will visit Niigata Prefecture, where the plant is located, as soon as possible to talk to residents about the application and the measures it has put in place.
The seven-unit Kashiwazaki Kariwa plant, on the Sea of Japan (East Sea), was the only one of Tepco's three nuclear power stations unaffected by the March
2011 tsunami. Like other Japanese nuclear utilities, Tepco has been relying on fossil fuel to make up for the loss of its nuclear generating capacity, and the return to service of the two 1315 MWe units would go some way towards helping it to reduce its spending on costly imports of liquefied natural gas and oil.
The NRA was established in September 2012 in response to shortcomings in the Japanese regulatory system highlighted by the events at Fukushima. The NRA's new regulations covering the restart of nuclear reactors idled as a result of the 2011 Fukushima accident were finalised in late June and come into force on 8 July. The NRA has previously said that it anticipates that an application will take about six months to process.
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Hi there! This baby right here was my big splurge of 2016. A monitor I could draw directly on. It's a 22″ Cintiq Creative Display, made by Wacom. It's been life-changing. Seriously.
I have a 27″ Apple monitor that I love, but I can't draw on it. Since 2010, I'd been using a Wacom drawing pad. I started with the Bamboo model, then upgraded to the Intuous. I'd connect it to my laptop and, with Photoshop open on my Apple monitor, I'd draw on the little pad. But here's the thing about that: you have to keep the pad to the side of your computer for it to work right. There's always a disconnect between your hand doing its drawing thing over there and your image materializing on your screen straight ahead of you. Kinda weird, right?
But I got used to that. In fact, I loved using the pad. I did, after all, start out years ago drawing with a clunky mouse before graduating to using my finger on the trackpad. So the pad and pen was a real step up. The pen doubles as a mouse, and all in all I found it quite useful. Occasionally a graphic designer or an art student would visit my studio and ask if I used the Cintiq to make my art. Noooooooooo, I'd answer wistfully. I just didn't want to spend the money.
I began thinking about it a lot more last year. My commissions can take a long time, so I finally started clocking them. I was horrified to see what my hourly rate came to when I divided my fee into the hours. I'm too embarrassed to even tell you. There were two things that needed to happen: 1) I needed to raise my commissions fee, and 2) I needed to be able to work faster. It was then that I began seriously looking at the Cintiq. I felt fairly certain that a more natural drawing experience would be faster. I read reviews and watched video comparisons of it to the iPad Pro and Microsoft's Surface Pro. In the end, it was the one that was going to best fit my specific work style and needs.
Was it faster? Absolutely! Not just that, but it is a natural drawing experience compared to the experience of drawing on the little side tablet. With the side tablet, it's all happening from your wrist. When you can draw right on the screen, however, you can use your whole arm. Imagine being tethered by the wrist to a tiny spot for nearly seven years and then suddenly getting to move your arm and shoulder.
So, my plan had been to use the Cintiq in the studio and continue using the Intuous pad at home. Well, guess what? Once you get a taste of drawing on the monitor, you can not go back. Nope. I ended up gritting my teeth and buying the portable 13″ Cintiq to use at home. Ha!
If I had it to do over again — and money was no object — I'd get the 27″ model. I was used to working with a 27″ monitor, so now my images feel a bit shrunken to me when I make them fit the screen. Also, I gotta say that even though the Cintiq has good resolution, there's just no comparison with the Apple Thunderbolt monitor's resolution. That's a trade-off, but I still use the Apple monitor for everything else I do, including checking my images closely before having them printed. Two work tables, two monitors.
I have not yet figured out how to program the Cintiq's left side panel buttons. I've been busy, okay? I'll get to them. One last thing, and this is pretty great actually, is that the Cintiq not only tilts, but rotates, on its stand. I find this really helpful when I'm drawing a slanted line and I have to get my arm into just the right position. Having a standing desk has also helped with tweaking my positions. Drawing has become a much more physically engaging activity for me, and I like that.