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MSDE announces expansion of Maryland autism waiver
2018 budget provides $2.2M for 100 new slots
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Maryland's Autism Waiver program has been expanded to provide services and support to an additional 100 children living with autism spectrum disorder in communities across the state.Gov. Larry Hogan's fiscal year 2018 budget included $2.2 million in added funding to support the 100 new slots. The new budget year, which began in July, brings state funding for the waiver to $21.6 million, and a total of 1,100 slots for waiver services. The Autism Waiver is administered by the MSDE and Maryland Department of Health."Gov. Hogan's funding commitment provides the opportunity for more children and their families to take advantage of these critical services, supporting them in their homes and communities," Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon said.Marcella E. Franczkowski, assistant state superintendent for MSDE's Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services, said the program has provided support for Maryland's children and families since 2001.The funding allows for more Maryland families to get financial relief."Autism is a very complex diagnosis, and the range of needs are so diverse," said Cathy Broschan, a clinical social worker at the Kennedy-Krieger Institute's Center for Autism and Related Disorders. "Services for any child with an autism diagnosis are expensive. They are very individualized so somebody to make the right plan is needed."Waiver services are provided to eligible children who receive special education services. It offers additional support after school, in their homes and in the community. Services may include:Respite careEnvironmental accessibility adaptationsFamily consultation, residential habilitationIntensive individual support servicesTherapeutic integrationAdult life planningPatrick Boxall, a Howard County father, knows firsthand the challenges of raising two sons living with autism. One is still one the waiting list for a state waiver. The other already knows how the program has paid off."It's really important for us," Boxall said. "He has just come off the waiver, and he benefited for 10-plus years of really concentrated support. Really connecting with the community has been the biggest value for him."According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:An average of one in 68 children in the United States are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.In Maryland, rates are higher than the national average, with one in 55 children in the state diagnosed with autism.Waiver services are jointly funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the state of Maryland.Check here for more information.Also on WBALTV.com:
Maryland's Autism Waiver program has been expanded to provide services and support to an additional 100 children living with autism spectrum disorder in communities across the state.
Gov. Larry Hogan's fiscal year 2018 budget included $2.2 million in added funding to support the 100 new slots. The new budget year, which began in July, brings state funding for the waiver to $21.6 million, and a total of 1,100 slots for waiver services. The Autism Waiver is administered by the MSDE and Maryland Department of Health.
"Gov. Hogan's funding commitment provides the opportunity for more children and their families to take advantage of these critical services, supporting them in their homes and communities," Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon said.
Marcella E. Franczkowski, assistant state superintendent for MSDE's Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services, said the program has provided support for Maryland's children and families since 2001.
The funding allows for more Maryland families to get financial relief.
"Autism is a very complex diagnosis, and the range of needs are so diverse," said Cathy Broschan, a clinical social worker at the Kennedy-Krieger Institute's Center for Autism and Related Disorders. "Services for any child with an autism diagnosis are expensive. They are very individualized so somebody to make the right plan is needed."
Waiver services are provided to eligible children who receive special education services. It offers additional support after school, in their homes and in the community. Services may include:
Environmental accessibility adaptations
Family consultation, residential habilitation
Intensive individual support services
Therapeutic integration
Adult life planning
Patrick Boxall, a Howard County father, knows firsthand the challenges of raising two sons living with autism. One is still one the waiting list for a state waiver. The other already knows how the program has paid off.
"It's really important for us," Boxall said. "He has just come off the waiver, and he benefited for 10-plus years of really concentrated support. Really connecting with the community has been the biggest value for him."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
An average of one in 68 children in the United States are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
In Maryland, rates are higher than the national average, with one in 55 children in the state diagnosed with autism.
Waiver services are jointly funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the state of Maryland.
Check here for more information.
Also on WBALTV.com:


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The In-Conference Workshops will take place on Thursday 21 June and Friday22 June 2001. The cost is £20 each for delegates.
This workshop is of an Intermediate/Advanced level and will focus on how to trouble-shoot when the therapist encounters problems while attempting to implement imagery-based cognitive-behavioural interventions, especially pertaining to the treatment of PTSD. Problematic case examples will be addressed and explored. Workshop participants are invited to bring difficult case material to the workshop for discussion. The workshop format will include video demonstration, case examples, role-plays, and participant discussion.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating and frustrating condition. Often this group of clients can be seen as difficult to help. We work in a specialist service offering cognitive behaviour therapy to people with CFS. The workshop will offer an overview of our treatment approach. We will aim to share our knowledge of working in a cognitive behavioural way with patients diagnosed as having CFS. We will draw particular attention to working within the context of a formulation based on theory, and we will demonstrate what we do through role play and discussion and the use of video demonstration.
Surawy, C., Hackmann, A., Hawton, K., Sharpe, M. Chronic fatigue syndrome: a cognitive approach. Beh. Res. Ther. (1995), 33:535-544.
Report of a joint working group of the Royal Colleges of Physicians, Psychiatrists and General Practitioners (1996).
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME): The Facts by Frankie Campling and Mike Sharpe. OUP 2000.
As much as 1-2% of the general population is believed to be suffering from Body Dysmorphic Disorder, yet few therapists have much experience with treating it. True numbers, however, are difficult to assess as the tremendous shame associated with BDD frequently keeps patients from seeking treatment. Although classified in the DSM-IV as a somatoform disorder, BDD is believed to be quite similar to obsessive-compulsive disorder, and is generally included as part of the obsessive-compulsive spectrum. Characterized by tormenting obsessive thoughts concerning appearance, and related compulsive behaviors, BDD is often mistaken as vanity, though clearly can become a very serious psychiatric problem. Those who suffer from it believe that a part of their physical appearance, such as muscle tone, eyes, nose, teeth, hair, height, weight, and bone density are deformed in some way, yet such deformities are barely, if at all, noticeable to others. Many will, in fact, become delusional at times, and see a deformity that just doesn't exist. Any part of one's physical appearance may become the focus of BDD, and people often have more than one body part identified. BDD sufferers engage in many behaviors to try and cope with the disorder, though typically these behaviors only worsen it. Examples include checking behaviors, such as with mirrors or other reflective surfaces, touching the body part, as well as frequent reassurance seeking. Excessive grooming, comparing the body part to that of others, and camouflaging the "defect" through such means as the overuse use of make-up, and wearing baggy clothes, are also common behaviors associated with the disorder. Other problematic activity may include seeking unnecessary medical appointments and procedures in an attempt to correct the "defect", as well as self-destructive behavior such as skin picking.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder rarely exists without the presence of other disorders. The most common include major depression, social phobia, and substance abuse. Suicide is also a factor, as some with the disorder have taken their own lives to end the suffering BDD can create. Other problems also tend to accompany BDD, such as social isolation, relationship problems, and occupational and academic stress. It is not uncommon to encounter BDD sufferers who have experienced numerous failed relationships, dropped out of school, or stopped working due to the troublesome symptoms, which may permeate someone's life.
Unfortunately, many people with BDD first seek medical consultation to address their concerns, and often do not seek psychiatric care until significant life problems develop. Even then, however, these individuals are often misdiagnosed, and as such are not given the proper treatment. It is important to appreciate, however, that effective treatment does exist in the form of medication, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. This workshop will highlight the latest such information available, while also thoroughly reviewing epidemiology, and clinical features.
· Define body dysmorphic disorder, and review major research on the subject.
· Review reasons for BDD being considered as an obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorder.
· Review likely causes of the disorder, including biochemical, psychological, and sociocultural factors.
· Identify cognitive and behavioral manifestations of the disorder.
· Identify disorders often comorbid with BDD.
· Review tools for assessment of the disorder.
· Explore treatment strategies, including medications, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
· Describe the most common functional impairments of those who suffer from the disorder.
· Discuss the value of utilizing group treatment.
· Note international support resources available to sufferers, and concerned others.
This workshop draws on our own experience of developing CBT practice with children in generic community child mental health services within the NHS, and the particular issues that we have found this raises for successful implementation of this approach. In particular, we have come to believe that establishing an effective framework of work with the parent(s) is crucial to successful treatment outcome, and that determining how this can best be achieved raises a number of interesting challenges and choices for the clinician that have a major impact on the way the work is conceived and carried out.
CBT is increasingly seen as an effective treatment for a range of difficulties that children present with in child mental health setting. Much of the literature on how to carry out CBT is still very much focused on individual work with a child and does not consider the treatment of the child in the context of his/her family. Our experience indicates that there are important choices that need to be made as to how the therapy will be structured in relation to the parent, and that in making these choices it may be helpful to draw on ideas from narrative and family therapy and also to be sensitive to changes in practice that are likely to be brought about by the application of Human Rights Legislation and an ever increasing emphasis on user involvement.
This workshop will present some preliminary ideas of conceptualising different types of parental contributions to effective practice in the light of these issues. We will outline the existing models of parental involvement implicit in the literature and go on to suggest a framework for making choices about how parents may be thought of in relation to this work. In particular we will argue that a parent can be most usefully conceived of as falling into one of the following categories: patient, customer, assistant therapist, or non-participant. Case examples of parents in each of these roles will be presented and the rationale behind different treatment decisions will be explored. The workshop will provide opportunities for participants to share their own case examples and these will be used to further develop general principles of good practice with respect to collaborative treatment planning and innovative interventions with children and parents.
· Participants will be offered a conceptual model to guide them in their work with parents and principles of good practice in this area will be elaborated.
In memory of Professor Steve Baldwin with contributions from colleagues and friends.
Discussant: Shona Mclntosh, Lothian Primary Care NHS Trust.
Speakers: Arlene Vettere, University of Reading, Emmeline Froebe, University of Teeside, Ken Altken, SIGN Guidelines Committee, Janice Hill, The Overload NetWork.
The workshop will include reviews of effectiveness of chemical treatments for ADHD; the MTA study, Patterson's social learning approach (1971) and Stein's Caregiver Skills Program (1999).
The aim of this workshop is to describe a didactic, cognitive-behavioural group therapy approach to the emotional disorders and to teach how to run such courses. 'Stress Control' is a robust six session 'evening class' designed for either small or large group format - anything between 6 and 60 on each course. It is designed to be flexible to better meet the needs of routine clinical work. The therapy has, as its basic premise, the goal of 'turning individuals into their own therapists'. It differs fundamentally from much therapy in that the role of the therapist becomes that of the teacher while the patient becomes the student. Reconceptualising roles in this way helps the individual to take responsibility for change and to attribute change to the individual's own coping skills rather than to the skill of the therapist. The 'ban' on discussing personal information helps attract those individuals, especially men, who do not want to take part in disclosure group work. It is mainly used as a 'complete' therapy but can be used adjunctively with individual therapy. It is designed for the treatment of heterogeneous anxiety disorders and mixed anxiety/depression and assumes the presence of comorbid problems. CBT strategies are taught for generalised anxiety, panic, depression and insomnia. The course attempts to teach individuals to understand their problems within both a psychological and social context.
The approach is clinically effective and efficient and has been empirically tested with representative patients. It attempts, within a 'scientist-practitioner' framework, to achieve the best compromise between best practice and best value in providing help to a large number of people. It relies heavily on the written material that accompanies the course. Course topics can be varied according to the composition of the group.
No previous experience of group treatment is necessary although some knowledge of CBT would be helpful. This practical workshop will look at such issues as setting up the course, deciding who should attend and how to run each session.
Body image disturbance is part of the core psychopathology of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Despite its clinical importance to these and other disorders (such as Body Dysmorphic Disorder), the concept is poorly understood. Part of the reason for this may be the theoretical, conceptual and methodological confusion that has plagued much of the clinical literature.
In recent years, however, detailed studies of the development of normal and abnormal body image in children have helped to improve our understanding of the concept and how to assess it. In this mini-workshop, we will cover several aspects of body image development and disturbance in children and young adolescents. The affective and perceptual components of body image will be discussed. Measurement techniques will be reviewed, including the use of figural stimuli, subjective and attitudinal measures, and perceptual measures. Attendees will receive copies of several contemporary scales used in measuring body size and dissatisfaction in children and adolescents. Important methodological issues in measuring body image will be discussed. Findings from the presenter's research on predictors of eating disorder scores in children aged 6 through 14 will be described. In addition, findings on the role of media influences will be discussed.
Gardner, R. M., Stark, K., Friedman, B.N., & Jackson, N. A. (2000). Predictors of eating disorder scores in children ages 6 through 14: a longitudinal study. J Psychosom Res. Sep;49(3):199-205.
Gardner, R. M., Stark, K., Jackson, N. A., & Friedman, B.N. (1999). Development and validation of two new scales for assessment of body-image. Percept Mot Skills. Dec;89(3 Pt 1):981-93.
Gardner, R. M. (1996). Methodological issues in assessment of the perceptual component of body image disturbance. Br J Psychol., 87 ( Pt 2):327-37.
7. The nature and treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents - Ronald M. Rapee, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
For some years we have been conducting a treatment program for anxious children and adolescents at Macquarie University. Treatment is conducted over approximately 9 sessions and both parents and children attend all sessions. The treatment components include education, cognitive restructuring, parent management strategies, approach to feared situations, and rewards. Data from this and similar programs indicate a high degree of success with most children showing moderate to marked change and results maintaining for up to 6 years. The workshop is ideal for anyone working clinically with anxious children and adolescents. This includes practising clinical psychologists and other mental health workers, educators, and school counsellors.
· Have a detailed understanding of a treatment program for the management of child anxiety.
Rapee, R.M., Spence, S.H., Cobham, V., & Wignall, A. (2000). Helping your anxious child: A step by step guide for parents. New Harbinger.
Rapee, R.M., Wignall, A., Hudson, J.L., & Schniering, C.A. (2000). Treating anxious children and adolescents: An evidence-based approach. California: New Harbinger.
Rapee, R.M. (2000). Group treatment of children with anxiety disorders: Outcome and predictors of treatment response. Australian Journal of Psychology, 52, 125-130.
Therapists working with Cognitive Behavioural Treatment Approaches are increasingly required to be able to work with clients with long-standing and severe psychological problems, for example, multiple traumas and arising out of these, Personality Disorders, including Borderline Personality. The needs of today's clients are often complex and in order for Cognitive Behavioural Therapists to be effective with their clients, therapeutic approaches need to be tailored to each client's individual problem presentation and therapeutic work needs to be longer-term, requires an exploration of both past and present issues and needs to include an understanding of the therapeutic relationship, which can be relentlessly tested because of clients'interpersonal difficulties (Persons & Bertagnolli, 1994). Therapeutic work of this complexity can pose a number of problems for the therapist, including feeling overwhelmed, incompetent or abused by the client, and can leave CBT therapists feeling very challenged. Repeated, long-term work with clients suffering from trauma can even lead to changes in the therapist and can damage, unsettle or throw therapists off their chosen path (Herbert & Wetmore, 1999). In order to be effective and survive and maintain work in this area over longer periods of time, therapists need clinical supervision that moves beyond the mere transmission of CBT Techniques. Instead, clinical supervision needs to include not only an awareness of the complexity of the issues involved in this type of work for the therapist, but the successful mastery of a process between supervisor and supervisee, that parallels therapy itself (Padesky, 1996). Beyond the transmission of CBT techniques, effective supervision needs to also entail a focus on the underlying therapeutic processes and the resulting issues arising in the therapist-client relationship. This would include enabling therapists to form an awareness of their own cognitions and schema-processes, as these become activated in the course of their therapeutic work and affect their ways of working with clients.
Herbert, C. & Wetmore, A. (1999) Overcoming Traumatic Stress, A self-help guide using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques. Robinson Publishing Ltd, London.
Kolb, D.A. (1984) Experiential Learning. Prentice Hall, London.
Padesky, C. (1996) Developing Cognitive Therapist Competency: Teaching and Supervision Models. In Salkovskis, P.M. (Ed) Frontiers of Cognitive Therapy. Guilford Press, New York.


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Během reformace konvertovala většina obyvatel Dolního Saska k luteránství, což vedlo ke zrušení sousedních biskupství. V roce 1803 byla diecéze sekularizována.

V roce 1824, po uzavření konkordátu mezi Svatým stolcem a Hannoverským královstvím, papež Pius VII. bulou Impensa Romanorum Pontificum nově vymezil hranice diecéze. Stal se součástí kolínské církevní metropole.

24. října 1994 byla diecéze Hildesheim papežem Janem Pavlem II. začleněna do nově vytvořené hamburské církevní provincie.

Biskupové
 Diecézní biskup: Heiner Wilmer
 Pomocní biskupové: Heinz-Günter Bongartz, Nikolaus Schwerdtfeger
 Emeritní biskupové: Norbert Trelle, Hans-Georg Koitz

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Diecéze hildesheimská se skládá ze 17 děkanátů.

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The CW has confirmed that with the 20 episodes set for the show's fifteenth season, Supernatural will conclude with 327 episodes across its 15 season run when it ends in 2020.


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Detroit 30-hour police standoff ends after suspect dies by suicide, one hostage released, second escapes
Police said the suspect confessed to a triple homicide earlier this year and was high on unknown narcotics
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A more than 30-hour-long standoff with police outside a Detroit home ended Wednesday morning when the suspect died inside by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, just hours after one hostage was released and a second escaped, according to law enforcement.
The suspect, whose name has not been released and was only identified by police as a 38-year-old White man, became agitated and stopped communicating with negotiators, a Detroit Police assistant chief told reporters at a nearby street corner around 10 a.m. Wednesday. Police then approached the home and spotted a man through the window lying on the ground in the living room.
They deployed a flashbang to see if he was sleeping before then entering the home to determine the man had died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
SUSPECT IN TRIPLE HOMICIDE HOLDS HOSTAGES AFTER FIRING AT POLICE, PROMPTING ONGOING STANDOFF
During his conversations with hostage negotiators, the suspect admitted to killing three people in a triple homicide dating back to earlier this year, the assistant chief said, adding that police believe the man was coming off his high on an unknown narcotic when he stopped communicating with them. He also allegedly made statements about not wanting to spend the rest of his life in prison.
A male hostage managed to escape from the home at the 15000 block of Iliad Road by running out of the front door when the gunman fell asleep, Detroit Police Capt. Kurt Worboys told reporters around 6:15 a.m. He was briefly placed in handcuffs until police could determine his relationship to the suspect and whether or not he was armed. The assistant chief confirmed in the 10 a.m. update that the man was no longer in handcuffs and was not taken into custody.
The hostage was examined by EMS, who determined that though he was very emotional he had not been injured, Worboys said earlier Wednesday, before directing his message toward the shooter who might have been watching.
"We want him to know that we are going to wait for him. We want him to come out peacefully. We're not looking to hurt him," Worboys said. "If he's watching TV -- today I think our negotiators have asked him to turn the TV on -- please put the weapons down. Come out with your hands up. And we will take care of you."
TEXAS STANDOFF ENDS AFTER SUSPECT, THIRD HOSTAGE 'PEACEFULLY EXIT' HOME FOLLOWING HOURS-LONG NEGOTIATIONS
"We don't want to see anybody get hurt. That's our message to him. We appreciate that both our hostages are safe, healthy," he added.
The hourslong standoff began early Tuesday when Redford Police tried to initiate a traffic stop around 2:30 a.m. The driver failed to pull over and instead drove to the home at the 15000 block of Iliad Road. He then got out of his car, leaving the vehicle running, and went on the front porch before firing one shot at officers getting out of their cruiser, Detroit Police Chief James Craig said at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. The suspect broke into the home, and officers called for backup.
Redford and Detroit police responded to the scene. Negotiators arrived at the home and early on formed an opinion that the suspect was under the influence of an unknown narcotic and possibly alcohol, Craig said. The gunman also acknowledged he was a suspect in a triple homicide dating back to June. His relationship with the two hostages remained unclear.
The suspect threatened to kill the two hostages and himself and harm police officers if they entered the home. The first hostage, a woman, was released from the home around 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Police said the suspect was a member of a local motorcycle gang and through his conversations with negotiators also acknowledged that he suffers from mental illness and had not been taking his medication.
Fox News' Bradford Betz contributed to this report.
Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more. Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on Twitter: @danimwallace.


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Trump Claims White People 'at the Back of the Line' for COVID Treatments
"The left is now rationing life-saving therapeutics based on race," Trump said during a rally in Arizona this weekend.
By Natalie Colarossi On 1/16/22 at 7:14 PM EST
Arbery Jury Shows 'System Can Work Even in Sensitive and Dramatic Cases'
"The country can have confidence that the jury spoke in a unanimous voice of accountability based on the evidence," Michael McAuliffe told Newsweek.
By Katherine Fung On 11/24/21 at 4:26 PM EST
Al Sharpton Says Almost All-White Jury Decided 'Black Lives Do Matter'
The three guilty verdicts against Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan were reached by a jury of 11 white jurors and one Black juror.
Bill Maher Trashes Critical Race Theory, Says Racism Not Essence of America
The TV host told CNN anchor Chris Cuomo people get upset about "teaching that racism is the essence of America."
By Brendan Cole On 11/18/21 at 4:32 AM EST
Ahmaud Arbery Trial Has 11 White Jurors Despite 25 Percent Black Population
In what is likely to be a racially charged trial, the jury will decide in the fate of defendants Gregory McMichael, his son Travis McMichael, and William Bryan.
By Ewan Palmer On 11/4/21 at 1:29 PM EDT
'Blackfishing' Definition and Meaning Explained
Former Little Mix member Jesy Nelson is among the latest celebrities to be accused of "blackfishing." But what does the term mean?
By Soo Kim On 10/12/21 at 10:57 AM EDT
Debunking Racism in America. What is it Actually?
There are many ways we can promote progress on transforming the American caste system.
By Anu Gupta On 10/9/21 at 8:00 AM EDT
Derek Chauvin Is Broke and Can't Afford a Lawyer: Affidavit
Ex-police officer Chauvin, a white man, intends to appeal his conviction and sentence for the murder of George Floyd, a Black man.
By Matt Cannon On 9/24/21 at 7:39 AM EDT
Students Arrested, Suspended After Refusing to Stand for Anthem, says Mom
'I can assure you that no student was removed, ejected, or arrested for failing to stand for the National Anthem at Lawton High School,' said the Principal.
By Samantha Lock On 9/21/21 at 10:31 AM EDT
Jim Acosta: Trump Relates to Robert E. Lee Because They're 'Both Losers'
It comes after the former president decried the removal of the Confederate monument in Richmond, Virginia.
By Khaleda Rahman On 9/13/21 at 4:25 AM EDT
Man Sent Racist Death Threat Signed as 'KKK' to Maxine Waters: Feds
The postcard sent in 2019 contained a racial slur directed at Latinos and threatened Waters with a "bullet" to the head.
By Darragh Roche On 8/13/21 at 11:09 AM EDT
I Was Saved in the London Riots by the Hackney Heroine
"10 years on and you've brought me tears," Pauline Pearce says. "I'll never forget that moment and I'm overwhelmed. I'm really happy to find out that you're alive after all this time."
By Alex Hudson On 8/6/21 at 9:18 AM EDT
All You Need to Know About Two-Time Olympian Gwen Berry
The 32-year-old claims she was "set up" and that the national anthem was deliberately played when she was on the podium.
By Dan Cancian On 7/1/21 at 8:29 AM EDT
Ted Cruz Hits Out After Gwen Berry Protest, 'Why Does the Left Hate America?'
Sen. Ted Cruz has regularly hit out against liberals on social media and has accused them of hating America, or freedom, on several occasions.
By Anders Anglesey On 6/28/21 at 6:55 AM EDT
Don Lemon Fires Back at Tucker Carlson Over 'Section 8' Comments
Tucker Carlson branded Don Lemon a "successful victim" who "runs away from diversity" during his Fox News show.
What 'Critical Race Theory' Critics Are Actually Criticizing
People of good conscience from across the political spectrum are worried about what is now happening in their kids' schools.
By Charles Fain Lehman On 6/22/21 at 7:30 AM EDT
Tucker Carlson Questions Don Lemon's 'Blackface Cookie Jar' in His Kitchen
Carlson told his audience Fox News won't be "calling for the Department of Justice" to investigate the cookie jar he also linked to QAnon.
By Ewan Palmer On 6/22/21 at 6:58 AM EDT
Black Man Trashes Critical Race Theory in Video Watched 2 Million Times
The idea of teaching critical race theory in schools has become a major focus of criticism in recent weeks.
Juneteenth Gives Black People 'Perpetual Victim Mentality': Candace Owens
The right-winger attacked the new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery after President Biden signed the bill officially recognizing it.
Seven Republicans Voted Against Juneteenth, Giving Jan. 6 Officers Medals
GOP lawmakers Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar and Chip Roy were among those who opposed both bills this week.
TikTok of Woman's Racist Tirade Against Black Manager Viewed Over 2M Times
In the clip, the white customer describes the store manager as a "Black b****" and a "monkey," while the manager calmly asks the customer to leave.
By Jason Lemon On 6/13/21 at 5:14 PM EDT
Some Southern Baptists to Denounce Critical Race Theory at National Meeting
The president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary said last year that critical race theory is "incompatible with" the SBC's Scripture-based theology.
By Mary Ellen Cagnassola On 6/11/21 at 11:44 AM EDT
TikTok's New Slang Word for 'White People' Sparks Confusion
TikTok is seemingly always ahead of the curve with new online trends, and the app now has a slang word for "white people," with legitimate reasons behind it.
By Kate Fowler On 5/20/21 at 5:15 AM EDT
How Race Relations Have Changed Since Michael Brown's Fatal Shooting
Sunday marks the six-year anniversary of Michael Brown's shooting death in Ferguson, Missouri. A number of polls show that race relations and Americans' trust in police have only gotten worse since the event.
By Matthew Impelli On 8/9/20 at 7:00 AM EDT
After Protests, Just 25 Percent Think Race Relations Are Healing: Poll
Less than a quarter of U.S. adults rate race relations in the country as excellent or good in the wake of protests against police bruality and racial injustice.
By James Walker On 6/17/20 at 4:02 AM EDT
Trump Touts 'Criminal Justice Reform' Amid Poor Race Relations Polling
A new survey published by CBS News found that almost six-in-ten Americans disapproved of Trump's race relations record.
By James Walker On 6/5/20 at 4:35 AM EDT
Majority of Americans Disapprove of Trump's Handling of Race Relations: Pol
According to the poll, 58 percent of Americans said they disapprove of the way Trump is handling race relations, compared to 33 percent that said they approve. The remaining 9 percent said they didn't know.
By Matthew Impelli On 6/4/20 at 10:28 AM EDT
Cop Fired, Faces Charges in North Carolina 'Lynch Mob' Incident
"They might as well have shown up with a noose in a tree," attorney Jim Lea III told Newsweek about the armed mob on Friday.
By Jeffery Martin On 5/8/20 at 8:40 PM EDT
Armed NC 'Vigilante Group' Allegedly Threaten Black High School Senior
"We can't have vigilante groups just wandering around our county, intimidating people with guns," attorney Lea said Thursday.
Survey: Democrats Discuss Race With Friends, Family More Than Republicans
A majority of Democrat-leaning Americans say race or racial issues come up in conversation with family and friends compared to significantly fewer Republican-leaning U.S. adults, a new survey finds.
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- Live data graph display on computer
- Upload it to pachube.com / cosm.com / xively.com

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What type of part-time job could best fit your employment needs?
En español | There are plenty of reasons why a part-time job is appealing. Even people who have saved for retirement see continuing to work in some fashion as a financial safety net. It helps stave off dipping into retirement accounts and makes it easier to delay Social Security benefits. There are also psychological and health reasons to consider, including staying engaged with a social network and feeling relevant.
If working on your own terms appeals to you, here are six varieties of part-time work to consider.
Tap your expertise and skill set to launch a part-time gig as a consultant. These are typically short-term projects. The trick to landing assignments is leveraging your professional network. Past employers are a good first stop to test the waters. Contact former colleagues and clients for help in identifying opportunities. For leads, you might get involved with an association in your industry, an alumni group, a local Rotary Club or a regional small-business association. You might also want to use websites such as PatinaSolutions.com, for those with at least 25 years of experience, or HourlyNerd.com, for those with MBAs or graduate degrees.
Plenty of jobs run the course of a season, such as fall, winter, or summer, and can help you pay bills and keep busy. If you like to drive, for instance, limo services provide work year-round, but their dance cards fill up during prom and wedding season, from April to June.
Tax preparers are in hot demand during the first part of the year. Large tax firms, including H&R Block and Jackson Hewitt, hire thousands of tax preparers each year to come on board from January until May 1. You usually need to take the firm's income-tax course in the fall to prepare. To fly solo, become an enrolled agent with the Internal Revenue Service. You can gain experience through AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, where volunteers help lower-income seniors do their taxes. AARP trains all volunteers.
Substitute teaching, working as an adjunct professor or doing private tutoring during the school year is another seasonal possibility. If you like the great outdoors, each year the National Park Service, as well as state and local parks, hires temporary and seasonal employees. There are also guest service and hospitality jobs at park stores and restaurants; they're available through Aramark, a national firm that's authorized by the National Park Service to provide facility and concession management. The holiday season, too, is a great time to land a temporary job. Retailers have a seasonal demand not only for sales clerks but also for customer service helpers, cashiers, stockroom clerks and security guards. You may also find restaurant employment, as a greeter, server, bartender or barista. Package-delivery firms such as UPS and FedEx are inundated with a surge in demand and hire accordingly.
If you've set your sights on a work-from-home job, go straight to a company you'd like to work for and see whether it hires remote workers. You can also use websites such as Upwork.com, which features online positions; Freelancer.com, for project-based work; and VirtualVocations.com, for telecommuting jobs. For those with fluency in two languages, there are a growing number of opportunities for translators and interpreters. To work for certain employers, you need to know specialized vocabulary, such as legal or medical terms.
Graphic designers can find plenty of assignments designing websites, logos, letterhead, business cards, restaurant menus, marketing brochures and much more. If you have a flair for the written word and a clear grasp of spelling, grammar, punctuation and usage, you can find a wide range of writing and editing jobs. Reach out to local associations and organizations, nonprofits, community newsletters and other regional publications. Ask if they need an extra hand on an assignment basis for online and print articles, brochures and press releases.
You might be able to build a business that runs on your own time clock by tapping into your natural talents as a crafter — by, say, making jewelry, sewing pillows and quilts, or creating other one-of-a-kind items. You could sell your creations on a website like Etsy, a marketplace for handmade items.
Accountant is the part-time job most requested by clients of FlexProfessionals — a staffing firm based in Washington, D.C., and Boston — says cofounder Gwenn Rosener. A degree in accounting or business is helpful but not required. The most common certification is certified public accountant (CPA). Duties include preparing financial reports, processing payroll checks, invoicing and tracking down delinquent accounts.
Some firms will ask you to monitor checking and savings accounts and track credit card bills, too. If you have the qualifications, you may be in charge of helping to prepare annual tax returns. Many of these positions are virtual, but some are on-site, as well. Employers run the gamut from start-ups and small businesses to churches and local nonprofits. Other popular short-term jobs include administrative assistant, attorney, bookkeeper, marketing communications specialist, project manager, receptionist and sales rep.
If you sign on to be a personal assistant, you may be asked to handle a variety of tasks: organize bills, papers and appointment calendars; accompany someone to doctor appointments; pay bills; handle laundry duties; run errands; cart around children; walk the dog; track and file medical bills and insurance payments; make meals; shop for groceries. The list of to-dos will depend on your client's needs. In essence, you're a one-stop shop. Advertise your services in community newspapers, on neighborhood listservs, on bulletin boards in apartment buildings, in retirement or adult community residences, and in local grocery stores. Another hourly position gaining traction is Uber or Lyft driver. The beauty of it is, you can turn the app on only when you want to work. Tour-guide, ticket-taking, program-selling and cashier positions are also usually available.
If you're good with animals, you could try pet sitting or dog walking. The level of activity depends on your charge. Summer vacations, spring breaks and holidays are peak demand times. This tends to be a word-of-mouth service, but advertising your services at a local pet store can help attract clients.
Selling for a direct-sales firm like Avon, Cutco or Mary Kay can be profitable, and there are plenty of opportunities to do so. You can market the goods straight from your home office — all you need are a computer, internet access and a telephone. But there are generally some start-up costs (for a "starter" kit of training materials and products). Legitimate direct-sales companies allow you to "sell back" unsold products that are in good condition if you decide this type of work isn't for you. You set your work schedule, so that's a plus. You'll usually sell a company's products through home or office parties and online sales.
Earnings are typically commission-based. Contact the Direct Selling Association for information on specific direct-sales companies, and do your due diligence. Visit business.ftc.gov for guidance. Many of these companies have been scrutinized for illegal practices or pyramid schemes. Check with your local Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau or state attorney general's office to see if there have been complaints about a company in the past.
Whatever kind of part-time work you pursue, one benefit is that you'll be working outside the typical 9-to-5, so you'll have plenty of time for other interests, too.


The Christmas Hook has arrived! As we start the holiday season my new book The Christmas Hook is available to purchase. This w Christmas classic follows three 9 year olds on a spooky Christmas break where they find a strange hook that brings them terrible nightmares. It also brings to light many of the struggle's kids face at that age. If you love Christmas you will love The Christmas Hook!
The holidays are upon us. Love it or hate it there is nothing you can do. We are now left to carry ourselves through the season following whichever traditions and beliefs we carry. Some of those holidays may put us in a vehicle or even on a plane to go visit loved ones. That is all part of it. If not to be surrounded by love, what's the point of all these holidays?
Listen to this broadcast or download "Surviving Holiday Travel" in this player!
The Liberty family is well versed in the act of travel. We do it and we do it together, we do it separate and we have been traveling for many years. That is what happens when you move 4 states away from family but you still love the soft pretzels and the cheesesteaks, you go back to see them and to eat the great food.
This is the first topic in a series of holiday preparedness shows. We are going to get into all sorts of great content centered around what we do during this time of year and how we can do more of it with prepping in mind. Readiness and awareness are a big part of this series and we will have a few great guests to help us with the coming shows in November, as well. So buckle up and lets talk holiday travel and the bigger picture of holiday preparedness.
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Supper. And the snow is still with us!
Today's torture, however, is a musical one! I was out doing chores this afternoon and SnowPea the white goat was in my face nibbling at my fingers, tasting my hair, and rubbing her granite-like bumpy head on my arm (she loves a good head rub, and boy, her head is one hard nut!). The song 'Summertime' (And the Livin' is Easy, the Gershwin tune) popped into my head. I cannot get rid of it, but maybe I don't want to. It holds such nice promise of the next season, which is all too short up here in the northern climates.
Zelda and her year-old doeling Marigold. Supper in the sun.
Way back when we lived in North Jersey, I sang with the NJ Choral Society, and we did a few concerts that featured songs like 'Summertime' during my years with the group. The version that's going around in my head is the wonderful sound of standing in that large choral group. So it's another reason to smile: wonderful memories!
Another beautiful day in the neighborhood here on the coast of Maine! I love the clear coldness on these frosty mornings. Although 18 degrees yesterday morning was quite a bit colder than I thought it would be. But nonetheless, at least the ground is firming up and some of the mud is now frozen. Always a plus.
I had the opportunity to have a jaunt into Portland today to go to the symphony. Portland Symphony at Merrill Auditorium. Wonderful program with a fresh, young visiting conductor and as always, the music was wonderful. Horn concerto by Strauss with a soloist who was one of the original players in the Canadian Brass, Jeff Nelson. And it never hurts to have a great performance of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. That's definitely a blast from the past for me. Stravinsky was one of my father's favorite composers. And as always, the Merrill Auditorium was a lovely venue, with excellent acoustics. Nice afternoon. After the concert we hit Trader Joe's so I could score some economical coffee beans, and then home.
The girls were waiting on me for chores, and Jingle let the neighborhood know that I was late in getting down to business!
Back to work for a few days and then Thanksgiving. Just about my very favorite holiday of the year.


Tropicana Field: The next big urban mixed use development? More and more Americans want to live in dense urban areas. It's a shift as profound as the exodus to suburbia that followed the Great Depression, real estate experts say. Almost any large urban tract holds potential for mid-rise offices, dollops of green space and hundreds of residences stacked above shops and parking garages.
California cities, counties find funds to hire Capitol lobbyists – Local governments contend the money they pay for influence in Sacramento is worth it. The sum dwarfs the lobbying bills of the largest unions, big oil companies and other energy interests combined.
It's Not Just Overflow—Everyday Leaks From Sewer Systems Lead to Alarming Amounts of Sewage in Our Waterways – And you probably can't even smell it.
At Yellowstone, locals step in to get park open and help solve budget woes – Small communities around Yellowstone National Park are raising almost $200,000 in private donations to do what the park cannot this year because of budget cuts: Open on time for spring visitors.
Company Town: Are consumer complaints about government an economic indicator?
A great speech on why to go into public service – Can you remember the exact moment you chose to go into public service?
The Unsung Beauty of Bureaucracy – Companies need to achieve the right mix of rules and freedom.
The Art And Science of Performance Reviews – Performance reviews are the HR ritual that everyone dreads. Brain science shows that positive or negative, the way in which that review gets delivered can be a boon or a curse. If a boss gives even a good review in the wrong way, that message can create a neural downer.
Good News Beats Bad on Social Networks – BAD NEWS SELLS. If it bleeds, it leads. No news is good news, and good news is no news.
3 Smart Details From Pinterest's New Design – THE NEW PINTEREST LOOKS A LOT LIKE THE OLD PINTEREST, BUT THE REDESIGN INCLUDES A HANDFUL OF CLEVER DETAILS TO KEEP USERS ENGAGED.
40+ Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed – As the ice thaws and spring begins, Mashable has you covered in the social media and tech space. Make sure to check in for every breaking update and ongoing coverage.


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"I jumped over fears, went through emotional glass doors, did everything I could. There wasn't one thing I was afraid to do. And I think you have to come to that point as an actress."
(Kim Basinger)
Kim Basinger is an American model-turned-actress who made her film debut in the 1981 David Greene drama, Hard Country. Basinger, the former wife of actor, Alec Baldwin, burnished her image as a sex symbol in the 1980's and 1990's with her role as Elizabeth McGraw in the 1986 erotic film, 9 ½ Weeks and as Bond girl Domino Petachi in Never Say Never Again (1986). Her role as the femme fatale, Lynn Bracken, in LA Confidential (1997), would become her signature role, earning her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
(Kim Basinger in LA Confidential, 1997)
Basinger also had a string of noteworthy performances in popular films like The Natural (1984), Batman (1989), 8 Mile (2002), The Sentinel (2006) and Fifty Shades Darker (2017).
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There are now dozens of manufacturers on the market all trying to create the perfect range of vehicles to take on the mantle as the number one across the globe. With the likes of Volkswagen and Porsche from Germany, Chrysler and Dodge in America, Ferrari in Italy and Aston Martin in the UK, there are some big names in the mix and they are all trying to sell in the various major markets across the world.
One of the biggest markets is the UK with more than 28 million cars on the road.
Specialist dealerships have opened across the country to sell particular brands, and many others have opened to sell a specific number of brands, like the Mazda range at T W White & Sons which are one of the most popular manufacturers to have come from Asia into the global market.
In the past few years, Asian cars have gone from being relatively unknown outside countries like Japan and China, to some of the most popular in the world with Mazda, Suzuki, Hyundai and Kia now household names. Back in May this year, Kia – who are originally from South Korea – announced that they wanted to be "one of the top selling brands in the UK new car market over the next decade." The Korean manufacturer, along with Hyundai, both managed to sell in the region of two million vehicles in the UK alone in 2012 and they would be forced to create vehicles that rival the quality and brand satisfaction that go hand-in-hand with the current top sellers in Britain like Audi and BMW.
One of the reasons for that surge in Asian car sales in the UK in particular is the recent recession that has prompted all car owners to consider their options. Before the wallets were tightened, people would head down to their local dealership and invest in a brand new, luxury model from one of the major brands, ignoring the likes of Suzuki and Mazda despite their success in the Asian market. Now funds are significantly tighter, however, the more cost-effective models making their way into UK dealerships are growing in popularity – and also quality it must be said.
The research and development sectors at the likes of Suzuki and Kia have listened to the demands of customers from nations like America and the UK, and adapted their cars accordingly without necessarily adding the price tags of the more established brands in the western world.
Another key factor behind the recent rise in sales of Asian models is their reliability. As mentioned, they were previously ignored by customers in favour of German manufacturers in particular, such as Volkswagen, BMW or Audi because they have always been near the top of the rankings in terms of reliability. In 2013, however, the tide appears to be turning and the likes of Audi have fallen dramatically. With disposable income at a premium, people buying a new car want to be assured that they're getting good value for money and a vehicle that will run and run, seeing a mechanic for essential work such as MOTs and new tyres rather than becoming more acquainted with the repair shop ramp than the owner's driveway.


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MD Anderson League City
For more than 75 years, MD Anderson has provided an unparalleled level of cancer care, and with multiple locations around Houston, our experience and services extend into your neighborhood. Our patients have convenient, comfortable access to world-class cancer care in their community, close to where they live and work.
MD Anderson provides medical oncology, radiation oncology and surgical oncology services along with a range of supportive programs at all of its Greater Houston area locations.
Every member of our team is specifically trained in oncology, including physician assistants and advanced practice nurses, who work closely with our physicians and specialists to design a plan made just for you.
Our multidisciplinary approach to patient care means that you and your loved ones are a part of the team that helps decide the best course of treatment possible.
While we treat all types of cancers in League City, the faculty here has particular expertise in the diagnosis, treatment and management of the following cancers:
Dermatology and skin
League City also offers the following treatment support services:
On-site outpatient lab services
Cancer pain management
Access to clinical trials
Plastics and reconstructive surgery
Oncology nurse navigator services
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, we're here to help. Appointments are readily available and patients are cared for in an easily accessible location with free parking. Use this checklist to get tips for what to bring to your appointment.
With many locations to choose from around Houston, cancer doesn't stand a chance.
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Parking is available in the parking garage or the Yellow Lot in front of the campus. Your care team will validate your ticket.
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Students interested in a career in health care can learn from physicians and administrators at MD Anderson's Houston-area locations.
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B-cell lymphoma diagnosis gives survivor new perspective
BY MD Anderson staff
Aaron Allcorn thought a persistent head cold was causing his stuffy nose and snoring.
But after what was supposed to be routine nasal surgery, he learned his doctor had removed a large gray mass from his nasal passages.
Three weeks later, he got the biopsy results: his "head cold" was actually diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
"When the doctor told me I had lymphoma, I really didn't know what that meant until he said he had already made an appointment for me to see a physician at MD Anderson in the Bay Area who had experience treating this type of cancer," Aaron says.
Finding hope in MD Anderson
Shock turned to fear as the weight of those words began to settle in.
Aaron's father had died of cancer at age 57, and Aaron had always considered his dad too young.
Aaron was 46.
"I was too young to have cancer, but after I began treatment I realized I wasn't the only one that was too young," Aaron says.
Aaron's mind raced with thoughts of his three kids and his wife, as he remembered losing his own father.
"But when I heard those words 'MD Anderson,' I truly felt some measure of comfort," Aaron says. "I knew MD Anderson was just the best place in the world to be."
To Aaron, MD Anderson meant more than cancer treatment. The name stood for cutting-edge research, and with that came unparalleled knowledge and resources his late father didn't have.
He and his wife adopted famed NASA flight director Gene Kranz's motto "failure is not an option" and resolved to fight for his life.
A team of experts brings comfort in B-cell lymphoma treatment
Aaron says his optimism was bolstered by MD Anderson's team approach to patient care.
He had a great rapport with his oncologist, Amy Hassan, M.D., and in addition greatly appreciated the fact that she presented every medical decision as a consensus. That is, Aaron liked that Hassan discussed his case with his other MD Anderson doctors to determine the best course of action.
"That gives an extra order of magnitude to your comfort, too," Aaron says. "This isn't one person's best judgment, this is a team of experts here that's looked at just me."
Aaron completed almost all his treatment – including six rounds of chemotherapy and four weeks of radiation therapy -- at MD Anderson in the Bay Area. He says the convenience of being treated near his home and job helped him maintain a degree of normalcy that lessened the burden on himself and his family.
"That was a blessing," Aaron says. "Just being able to do it in my local area without having to fight traffic."
A new outlook on life after B-cell lymphoma treatment
Aaron's chemotherapy consisted of "R-CHOP" – a combination of rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisone. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy left Aaron tired. He temporarily lost his hair, taste and appetite. But he gained perspective and a new outlook on life, for which he is grateful.
He has since moved to a position within his company that furthers medical research, enrolled in seminary and now volunteers with myCancerConnection, MD Anderson's one-on-one support program for patients and caregivers.
"I think I am a happier person, more patient with my kids and more empathetic with others who are going through a difficult time – especially those who are battling cancer," he says.
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There's often talk about how you "should" dress for certain occasions. Festivals, nights out, work meetings the list goes on. But for me, unless it's a sign of respect, professionalism or the like, I tend to dance to the beat of my own drum.
Curating my Spring wardrobe this season was much easier and I feel like I've found a good rhythm.
I started by whittling out the items I hadn't worn throughout the previous season, selling them off to homes that hopefully will show them the love they deserve. This is my best advice for keeping your wardrobe fresh. Don't hoard items on the pretence that "one day" you might wear them. Let them go and make way for items you know you will wear and wear.
If I'm looking to haul a lot of new in items from a range of stores, to ensure I'm not ordering similar items I make full use of the online functions that the digital age now benefits from. Most websites now have "wishlist" functions or at the very least you have a shopping basket where you can put all the items you are planning on purchasing, and compare against your other baskets from other stores. This way I can be certain I am purchasing the items I feel will fulfil my wardrobe for the season a head as these days I try to buy more items that wont go out of style as quickly as some. However, I certainly don't limit my wardrobe to this.
The biggest advice I can give when curating your style for the season a head is always to wear what makes you happy and comfortable. Some people dress for other women, some for men but personally I like to dress for myself and how I feel most comfortable. Whilst on a recent trip to Coachella it was a struggle not to get caught up in the edgy Boho vibes of the stunning girls who attend the festival, they all looked incredible. But I knew that just was not me or my style and it was so lovely to receive so many comments from people appreciating how I'd stayed true to that.
The items in my wardrobe that have always been the most important are my accessories. I'm best known for my love of handbags, but my shoe and watch collections easily rival this.
Time pieces have always been an essential and important aspect of every seasonal wardrobe and I started my collection around the age of nineteen and now have over 20 different styles, sizes & price points. I have always loved playing with different hardwares and this season I've been styling a blend of Rose gold and Silver throughout my jewellery style and the item to bring those two hardwares together has been my Cluse "La Vadette" Watch with it's rose gold face and silver mesh strap it perfectly fuses all of the separate pieces from my current jewellery style seamlessly. It has a small and delicate aesthetic that doesn't over power the wrist or the other jewellery items you choose to style.
A quick whip around the highstreet stores or fast fashion outlets has become a thing of the past for me. If I didn't like things or they were faulty I rarely had the time to return them or send them back and ended up with a lot of unwanted items. My new approach to shopping has proved much more successful, less time consuming and in the last few months I've not ordered an item thats needed returning which has been a revelation.
I've been selecting items much more carefully and steering clear of impulse or unconsidered purchases. It has mean't that I now wear my wardrobe much more and spend less time clearing it out.
What are your best tips for staying true to your style this season? Let me know in the comments below.


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I'm new to ActionScript and Flex 3... I'm trying to develop an MVC 100% OOP application with Flex 3 using MXML, AS3 and PHP.
The 3 layers I choose for my development. I have 10 AS3 classes that are object related between them and some inherit or implement interfaces.
The only problem here is how to interact 100% OOP with my model. In this case my model has to be a PHP Class that needs to be called from AS3 (the controller).
I want to create an instance of my PHP Patient Model class that connects to the DB and insert the data array into it.
What should I use? How can I also return a variable to AS3? What happen to AS3 if there is a cached Exception in PHP?
PHP fits into the mix when using MVCS s--> Service.
Now, as for the MVC part, you can use frameworks like Mate (by Afusion) or the RobotLegs. Both are great, I love Mate and have been using it for quite a while now, the advantage of Mate is you use only Puse Flex/AS3 object an none framework-specific objects.
After connecting to your service from the controller, or from the MAP (if you are using Mate) you can receive/send data using AMF --> ActionScript Messaging Format.
But still, you have to hold a client side class representation for every server side one. for example --> User.php --> User.as --> ArrayCollection of User and so on and so forth.


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How can I immigrate to Cambodia?
by Kheang Sreyphin
What Are the Costs of Living in Cambodia?
Is YouTube banned or restricted Ads and Monetization in Cambodia?
Business in Cambodia
by Cambodia Time 9 months ago 8 months ago
There is a rumor that Cambodia is banned and restricted from YouTube Advertising and Monetization.
There is a rumor that has been viral a few weeks in Cambodia disclosed that "YouTube video ads in Cambodia have been blocked, allowing local users to view only videos posted on the site without ads."
This has become a great concern for Cambodian YouTubers (content creators) and advertisers for being interrupted in driving revenue for their businesses.
Regarding the question about the ban, a YouTube representative for Southeast Asia said that under the monetary policy of content creators in Cambodia, monitors were not allowed to monetize their videos on his channels.
"Advertisers can target their ads only to countries where YouTube has launched monetization sites," the policy states.
The YouTube representative above could not determine why all ads were blocked on the platform.
Mr.. SOVANN, CEO of Activerify, a trusted local digital marketing company, says services such as YouTube advertising are vital to doing business in Cambodia. He said he has been using these types of ads in the country since he arrived in 2016. "For Google, Facebook or other big technology companies to take away services from Cambodia is not appropriate," he said.
Regarding the question of whether the withdrawal of advertisements may be related to the Government Sub-Decree on Value Added Tax (VAT) for digital goods and services sold by foreign companies? "Value Added Tax (VAT) on digital goods and services is a global issue," he said. He added that the Royal Government of Cambodia is always willing to discuss and meet with companies on such issues and would be surprised if the removal of advertisements is in line with government policy.
Chris McCarthy, CEO of MangoTango Asia, a local digital marketing company, says "Not sure what has happened to YouTube yet, but the closure is a demonstration of the power these companies have over business revenue and that is something the government should be concerned".
While Cambodia-based YouTube videos are not eligible for monetization at all, it is also worth noting that Google Ads does not collect value added tax (VAT) in other countries in the region including Thailand.
Policy for Thailand states: "Because your Google Ads business contract is registered with Google Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. Local taxes do not apply to your Google Ads activity. "These taxes will not be shown on your invoice."
Mr.. SOVANN noted that Google Ads is still active on websites in Cambodia.
YouTube banned or restricted Ads and Monetization in Cambodia-Cambodia Time
SamInspire20 says:
In my opinion, Cambodia is not on the official monetized list of YouTube since then and ever before. YouTube just reinforced its ads network target recently when tax has been also reinforced in the United States of America. Due to the complicated solution and deal, YouTube may decide stop all ads showing in unlisted countries worldwide.
This YouTube Ads Revolution doesn't affect AdSense Account, this means that any Google partners can still work with Google to earn their revenues such as mobile Apps and website Blogs.
The questions of can advertisers from Cambodia still be able to advertise on YouTube and target the audience in Cambodia? The answer is Yes, Sam did try and Cambodia is on the advertising list 😂 but he doesn't know where this ads will be shown on and at? Normally, video ads could show on other Google Video Display Network such as Apps and Blog sites but Sam already targeted specifically to YouTube only.
My recommendation, I think if all the powerful YouTubers try to raise voice especially to our government to make official requests to list Cambodia on YouTube Partner Program. Then, it will be good. If not, just retarget the audiences to overseas especially to the high ads revenue like US, Europe,…. Or the worse thing, groups of YouTubers support each other by using VPNs to watch one another channels. Or using some YouTube network website to boost the views. Yes, it is risky, but if we don't take risk we are staying on the zero line. Like our emperor of voice Sin Sisamut song says "if I stay I die, if I go I may alive." And other solution is looking for manual advertisers by yourselves. Don't be down, the brightest stars are in the darkest night.
You may check my recent article here about new YouTuber https://www.sam-inspire.com/youtube-videos-for-business-marketing/
Thanks and wish everyone successful in the business. Sam Inspire Author,


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Q: How to find audio stream with ffmpeg how to find audio stream in ffmpeg if ffprobe showing smth like this:
>Input #0, rtsp, from
>'rtsp://192.168.1.15:554/live/ch00_2':   Metadata:
>title           : streamed by the macro-video rtsp server   Duration: N/A, start: 0.967000, bitrate: N/A
>Stream #0:0: Video: h264 (Main), yuv420p(tv, bt470bg, progressive), 1920x1080 [SAR 1:1 DAR 16:9], 20 fps, 50 tbr, 90k tbn,
> 40 tbc

Already tried all channels but couldnt find it, is there a command that could scan all the possible channels to find the audio stream?
This camera has an audio output for sure, its working when im using their app. Is this possible that rtsp protocol doesnt have it? or if it doesnt is there any other way that i could grab the audio stream into ffmpeg?

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Revenge of the Hidden People. A Journey to the Superstitious North - Part 2
Thomas McGuinn
Welcome ashore! Following our first port of call in Iceland, we're stopping over in the little Kingdom of Denmark. An abundance of superstition, fairy tales and mystique can be found here as well. Right then, let's get going!
"The Little Mermaid"...The world of fairy tales
She's sitting on a stone behind Copenhagen's old Kastellet Citadel, looking sorrowfully out towards the sea. Hans Christian Andersen — the man whom Clara Schumann once described as the "ugliest man ever" — is the creator of the tragic tale about that little beauty from the sea. The Little Mermaid comes ashore to obtain a human soul through the love of a prince. With the help of magic, she grows legs in place
of her fish's tail. And so she begins to mix amongst people to seduce the prince. Unfortunately, she's not particularly successful, as magic usually has one flaw. In her case, she loses her voice, which makes all flirting practically impossible. In the end, the king's son marries another woman, and the Little Mermaid throws herself back into the sea in despair and transforms into soft sea foam, swimming away on the waves.
Please do feed the Huldufólk...It's for architectural reasons!
Let's leave the capital for now and set sail further south towards the idyllic island of Bornholm. Reigning supreme over the island is Hammershus Slot, an imposing fortress which is supposed to have encountered some difficulties during construction. You're not completely mistaken if you're now thinking back to our first chapter. You see, the people of Bornholm know their own Huldufólk ("hidden people") who occasionally creep into the world of men. Parts of Hammershus Wall were being built by day and disappearing by night. The islanders desperately needed to come up with something to be able to finish the construction in time. They decided to send out a stud of horses to ride across the island and to finally erect the Wall at the beasts' first point of rest. Horses are also familiar to the hidden people of Bornholm, whose king is known by
the name of Ellestingeren. This eccentric ruler – the proud owner of a three-legged horse – brought superstition to Bornholm. That's why Bornholm farmers always throw the last fork-load of their oat harvest back onto the field for him. Should anyone ever neglect this offering out of greed or by scattering it, Ellestingeren will most certainly cause misfortune and crop failures to descend upon the island.
Whatever you do, for heaven's sake, don't move a muscle!
There it is: Egeskov Castle on the island of Funen. The magnificent walls rise proud and mighty from the far-reaching moat. An oak-lined avenue draws you closer to the estate which to this day is in the possession of the Danish Ahlfeld-Laurvig-Bille family. This castle attracts thousands of tourists every year, and yet it may disappear at any moment…When you walk through the castle, you're strolling through the ages that the Danish island has lived through.
You eventually come out at a narrow and crooked attic which doesn't actually seem to be anything in particular, but then you stop dead in your tracks…There's something there! There's someone there! Light falls sparsely through a skylight onto a timber structure with many beams. And, as a matter of fact, there is someone in the middle of it. You can make out a small wooden man on an ancient cushion. His arms and legs have fallen victim to the march of time, just like his nose. It's strange, but this figure gives off such a unique aura that you respectfully keep your distance. If you're lucky and bump into Count Michael Ahlefeldt in the castle, he'll certainly like to tell you the story of the træmanden. Nobody knows where he comes from or who laid him on the cushion and timber. One rumour has prevailed, though: If somebody moves him from his place of honour, Egeskov Castle will sink into its moat on the next Christmas Eve. More superstition? In any case, it was enough for the Count's ancestors to never spend the holiday season at the castle.
These days, Countess Caroline Ahlefeldt courageously climbs all one hundred floors to the attic on Christmas Eve, in order to bring the little guard a bowl of rice pudding. Of course, the following morning the bowl is empty. There's a healthy wind: time to go! And now finally for something practical: In Denmark, there's also another superstition which is used every day in the language: 7-9-13 (Syv-ni-tretten). You just add syv-ni-tretten to every wish and then the sun is guaranteed to shine tomorrow, or you'll have found your life partner by the end of the year. Whatever it may be, syv-ni-tretten always helps. Nobody ever asks how true it is (that brings bad luck), so there are countless theories yet no exact explanation. The fact is the effects of the formula are indisputable and inexhaustible, syv-ni-tretten…
Translated from Nordlichter: Dänemark - die Rache des versteckten Volkes
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1. Mix all the ingrediens though not tomatoes and onions in a mixer or blend it.
2. Chop the tomatoes and onions to pieces and mix those together.
3. pour the Guacamole in a bowl and put the tomatoe salad, with onions on top of it.
4. If u add fresly pressed lemonjuice the guacamole can hold it's green colour for apx. 5-7 days in the fridge.
Vitamins and Minerals: A,B,C,D,E, Kalium, Calcium, Iron, Zink, Germanium.
Is rich on Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is important for our heart and nerves to function.
Mix the meat with the Sour Cream and Corn and Chives. And it's ready to be served on a toasted bread or anything u wanna eat with it.
If u want it to be FATTY u can u Mayonaise instead of Sour Cream - But it won't be good for your HEALTH AND UR BODY.
Boil the eggs and cut 'em up.
Steam and blend the broccoly - then mix it with the sour cream when it's cold.
Finaly mix. the broccoly-cream with the eggs and u have ur salad ready for toasts etc.
Info: If u boil the broccoly instead of steam it - it will loose every vitamins and minerals that it normaly has.
This dish have gotten 5 stars out of 5 by Jerry, Susie and Perry from Knox, Indiana.
2 lbs of turkey-breast or Chicken without skin. - This u need to dry-fry on a fryingpan and add salt/ pepper and/or paprika/curry/chilli or what ever u want the meat to taste of.
Apx. one third of a gallon, milk. - This u boil in a pot and add flour, stir in it until it gets thicker like gravy or sauce.
Apx. 1 lb of Pasta-skrews. - Boil these until they are "al dente".
Put the meat and the milk in a deep pan that can go into the oven.
Put the pasta on top of it, so it covers all the milk.
Finaly take some white bread and crumble it over the pasta so it covers the pasta.
Set the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit / apx. 150-200 degrees Celcius.
When the oven has reach its temperature set the pan in the oven in 15-20 min.
The dish is done when the breadcrumps are brown.
This salad is great to put in a glassbowl if u have guests.
This salad has not been rated by amaricans yet.
FETA - it's made of small cubes and is a greek cheese.
Finaly u'll need Green olives with red peppers in 'em.
Dressing: two thirds of Red wine vinegar and one third of Oliveoil + Salt and pepper.
Slice the oniens and tomatoes in boats, Cucumbers in sticks, mushrooms in slices and red peppers in sticks.
Put the oniens in the bottom of the bowl.
Then take the tomatoes on top of the onions so they cover the onions.
Now the cucumber-sticks over the tomatoes.
The red peppers over the Mushrooms.
Make the dressing and pour it over the salad.
Put the salad in the fridge for at least 4 hours. The longer the salad stays in the fridge the better, though max. 12 hours.
Put the greek FETA over the salad as crumps so it covers the salad and put the olives on top of it.
The salad is then served.
If served in a glass bowl u and ur guests will be able to see the colors of this salad from the bottom: White (Onions), Red (Tomatoes), Green (Cucumber), White (Mushrooms), Red (Peppers) and on top: White (FETA), Red and Green (Green olives with Red peppers).
This is an almost fatfree and delicious shrimp salad.
This salad has not been rated yet, by amaricans yet.
apx. 1 third of a pound shrimps or crap meat.
Slice the honey dew in 2 halfs and remove the beads inside.
Mix the sour cream with the shrimps/ crap meat and put the juice of a half or whole lime fruit, into the salad.
Put the mixed salad in each of the halfs of the melon.
Take a table spoon and begin to eat.
This is how the dish looks like if u serve it, and carve the honey dew out in pieces and lay'em on top of the shrimp/crap-salad.
1. Melt the butter, choclate and half the sugar over at hottop.
2. Let it cool down until it's fingerwarm.
4. Whip the yellow of the eggs with the choclate one at a time.
5. Whip the whites with the rest of the sugar until it's stiff.
7. Take a form and cream it with butter, then put sugar over it so the sugar cover all the sides and the buttom of the form.
8. Stir the whipped whites in the choclate over 3 times.
9. Put 2 thirds of the choclate in the form and set the last third in the fridge.
10. bake the cake for 30-40 min. in the oven.
11. When the choclate in the fridge hit's 5 degrees Celcius (40 degrees Fahrenheit) pour it over the cake.
Vitamin B2 is good for the eyes.