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Over the years, I had grown familiar with the musty scent of airplanes, the sound of my footsteps on the boarding bridge, and the taste of microwavable airline meals. I had gotten used to the constant feeling of change, like a bottle bobbing in the Pacific Ocean seafoam, searching for a home. What does the word “home” mean? I’ve always struggled with answering the question: “Where are you from?” Even more so now. Is it where I was born? Where I grew up? Where I currently live? Or where I feel the most happy and safe? Although the three years I spent in Taiwan felt like they were among my worst in the moment, I learned a lot through the process. School after school after school, each one provided a different experience and new opportunities for growth. I had gone to two local Taiwanese schools to learn Chinese and an international American school during my stay. I often ask myself: “Why had I been so sad?” Was there ever a particular reason or was I just trapped in a mindset where all the good in life was concealed by so many gray clouds that I couldn’t see a single ray of sunlight? I often think back and realize that I much too often over-glorified my elementary school years in America. I guess that I had always looked at the past through a blurring filter, remembering only the joyful moments. Even those moments were never perfect. Had I forgotten the nasty, racist comments my peers would throw at me, making fun of me for my Asian lunches and the way I spoke English? The way they taunted me so much for my own culture that I had wished to move to Taiwan where I could be the same as everyone else? I still remember my hurt as they compared the noodles my mom had packed for me to worms and the way the kids pulled their eyelids back whenever they saw me. The memories of me going home to my mom, telling her as tears spilled down my cheeks that I wished we lived in Taiwan, are still clearly etched into my mind. Be careful of what you wish for, I guess. A work expat assignment of my father’s would soon turn my entire life upside down. In those years, it had often felt like I was sand on the shoreline as wave after wave of cold, salty ocean water inevitably crashed upon me, carrying me further and further into the sea, only now I realize that the waves were all made up in my mind. What really tormented me was the constant uncertainty of each moment, not knowing where I would be next month, constantly having to worry about packing up and moving again. I felt like I was never given enough time to regrow roots in any environment since being plucked from my simple life in San Marcos after elementary school. I always hated the feeling of uncertainty. It made me feel out of control, like someone had snatched my life out of my own hands, like I was a Marionette doll constantly waiting for the next tug of an invisible string. From the moment I left for Taiwan on October 18th, 2016, my life was never the same again. What was once meant to be a three-month-long trip became a year long, which eventually became three years. All of my middle school years spread out in front of me like a deck of cards, blowing away one by one to a place so unfamiliar to me. Maybe it was the closure I was missing, suddenly moving to the other side of the world with just a week’s notice, moving back without ever getting the chance to say a single goodbye. I found myself in tears when I was informed we would be moving back to San Diego after eighth grade during what I thought was just a summer trip back to visit old friends. I shocked even myself because this was the very moment I had cried day and night wishing for all three years, but it must have come too suddenly. That summer, I had finally come to terms with the fact that I would most likely be staying in Taipei American School up until college and had even begun feeling excitement for starting high school there. When I was told we would be moving back to the States again, I did not feel the wave of relief I had expected but rather a stab of apprehension much like an icicle, soothingly cool, tranquilizing the hurt that it itself had caused. Every ounce of certainty was slowly drained from me with each change I faced. I wished I had time to prepare for moving to Taiwan. I wished I had known I would only be there for three years. Oh how much more I would have enjoyed my stay. How much I wish I had gotten my chance to say goodbye to Taiwan before coming back. If only I could have looked up at the cloudy, pigeon blue sky once more before departing and cried out, “Farewell, Taiwan! Until we meet again!” There are so many things that I had wished for, but unfortunately, life is never this simple. Looking back, I realized that I could have been so much happier. Despite the hardships, there were also countless remarkable moments that I regret having taken for granted as well as numerous lessons to learn throughout the journey. During this trip to Taiwan, I learned the important lessons of flexibility, independence, and acceptance.
“Uncertainty is the only certainty there is, and knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security” (Paulos). In calculus class this year, I learned that when you zoom into a section of a function enough, it almost looks identical to its tangent line at that point. When you zoom out of a sine or cosine graph enough, all of its oscillations fade out, making it appear to resemble a straight line. I think this is a lot like life. One should always zoom in to focus on just the problem in front of them rather than constantly trying to predict the next steps in the ever-changing function of life. Once one has walked through all the ups and downs of life, the path always looks straighter and easier in hindsight. All my life, I had hated uncertainty. I hated the feeling of not knowing what lay ahead in the future. When I was suddenly put in a situation in which I had no idea, quite literally, where in the world I would be in two weeks, it felt like I was in a room so dark that I couldn’t even see the outline of my own hand in front of me. I had focused so much on trying to figure out my future which I had no control over rather than enjoying all the small moments in life. I remembered the neat, crisp pleats of my sixth-grade uniform splattered in chocolate-flavored whipped cream as we celebrated a classmate’s birthday, the surge of joy I felt at the night market as prize tickets rolled out of the game machine while Taiwanese nursery rhymes blared in the background. I had tried on my old uniform from sixth grade last year and was devastated when I found that it no longer fit me. So many memories I had made in that navy blue, knee-length dress embroidered with my school emblem and student ID number, 6123. I had always cared very much about my grades, so getting my first non-passing grade during my first Chinese exam in Taiwan really hurt my ego. Not only did I struggle in Chinese class, but all other subjects were also completely taught in Chinese, making it extremely difficult for me to absorb any of the information. Looking down at a history textbook full of tiny Chinese characters was extremely overwhelming, especially since I could barely read half of the words on the page. However, instead of letting that tear me down and consume me, I worked hard each day the next quarter to improve and catch up with my peers. Each day, I practiced reading and writing Chinese characters until my eyes and wrist throbbed with pain. But I continued to push forward. I always felt a sort of peace and tranquility from studying. It was comforting to know each of the character strokes following ahead of the last during a time of great inconstancy in my life. Looking back at the page full of smudged Chinese characters and seeing my improvement made me fill up with joy. I cannot put into words the amount of sheer happiness and relief I felt when I saw the A+ I had received on my Chinese final written in bright red ink only three months later. This is the sole reason I believe that anything is possible with hard work today. From this experience, I learned that one should never be so proud that failure is unacceptable. One should always be flexible with the environment around them and learn to grow despite hardships and feelings of unfamiliarity. Learning to stand up again is forever more important than never falling. It is our astounding ability to adapt to all kinds of environments that make us humans so incredible. Life is never a straight line and never should be, so enjoy each cusp, curve, jump, and oscillation.
As a child, I had always been so dependent on my friends for happiness, often clinging to my friends and working so hard daily to impress them. I had stuck with the same friend group all five years of elementary school and had grown extremely attached to them even though I was often ostracized and taunted in that group just for being Asian. Those constant racist jokes deeply hurt me, eroding my self-confidence bit by bit, but I was always too scared to stand up for myself and too afraid to walk away. My move to Taiwan helped me escape this and forced me to get over this fear of change. It is astounding to think that if I had not moved to the other side of the world five years ago, I may very well still be stuck with those same friends and the same lethal close-mindedness to this day. With the nature of switching five different schools within two years, I never had the chance to make any close friends in middle school. However, I made many valued acquaintances I still keep in touch with today. Always being the “new kid,” I often sat alone at lunch. Through those experiences, I was able to learn how to keep myself company, and that being alone doesn’t necessarily mean I was lonely. I learned to start initiating conversations with different people and to get along with many different personality types. Although I was never “popular,” I became pretty well known around the schools I attended and was able to hang out with different groups of people. I learned that one doesn’t have to lock themselves to a particular group to be happy and that the depth of a friendship matters infinitely more than the length of one. I became much less dependent on others for my own pursuit of joy, focusing more on spending time enjoying my favorite hobbies instead. In middle school, I way too often looked back at my elementary school years with longingness, but I now realize that this experience has deeply moved me and I am a much happier person now. I no longer think of sitting by myself at lunch as a pitiful thing to be ashamed of but rather a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends. Carrying this lesson into my high school life, I still occasionally converse with friends from my childhood but have also really broadened my social circle and grown a lot more independent as a person.
I had always been terrified of roller coasters as a child. I remember the terror I felt when my dad convinced me to go on a tiny roller coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm the summer before fourth grade. I did not like the suspense as the cart crept up, the gears clicking one by one. I did not like the feeling of my heart dropping as the roller coaster rushed downwards at full speed with wind gushing through my hair. I liked the feeling of my feet firm on the ground, knowing that there was flat soil under me. The three years in Taiwan felt exactly like a roller coaster. Everything I was familiar with disappeared and I was left to figure so much out myself. Although I was fluent in Chinese prior to arriving in Taiwan, I was not confident speaking it to others outside of my family, so I had stayed pretty quiet throughout all of sixth grade. Sixth grade was the year I had cried the most. I did not know how to handle this new uncertainty in my life or my next steps forward. Thankfully, the classmates there were very welcoming of me and tried their best to make me feel comfortable despite the language barrier. My teachers even went as far as to include bopomofo on all my tests to aid me towards success in this new environment. I think back to the times our class went to hotpot and barbeque restaurants together during field trips with a bittersweet smile. My classmates were all quick to offer assistance when they realized I had never cooked my own hotpot or tried certain Taiwanese foods before. The second local school I attended at the beginning of seventh grade offered a special program for students like me who had come from all over the world. I met two peers that had also come from America and a few from various other countries such as Belgium and Japan. This was very comforting, as I knew we were all struggling and working hard together in an environment that was new to all of us. Sadly, I was only able to stay in that school for three months, so I was unable to form strong bonds with the classmates in the program. Occasionally, I still think of them and wonder if they are doing well today. I hope I will get a chance to meet them again someday. The third school I went to in Taiwan was Taipei American School, full of many students just like me. The school offered an education very similar to what a school in America would. I had less trouble communicating with classmates from this school and had even made a few friends. However, even surrounded by people that looked and talked just like me, I felt more alone than ever. My urge to fit in was constantly at war with my undying need to stand out and the fear of losing my identity as an American. As a child, I was always extremely proud to announce my Taiwanese heritage to classmates and defended Taiwan with all of my 11-year-old being. What had changed inside of me that made me fear this? Perhaps it was the way I was always so proud to be a Taiwanese American. This made me feel as though I was losing grasp on a significant part of my self-identity. I missed my old friends in America more than ever and longed to be home. By this time, my family had also stopped going back to San Diego as often and I had lost touch with my old friends for the most part. I saw them about once a year, but it was just not the same anymore. I feared not being able to fit in if I ever went back again. There were numerous times throughout seventh and eighth grade where my family almost moved back to America again. The constant anticipation made it really difficult for me to settle down emotionally. Eventually, my family decided on staying in Taiwan most likely for the rest of my high school as well. Although this made me sad, I also felt a strong sense of relief settle over me, knowing that I wouldn’t have to worry about moving again anytime soon. I finally came to terms with the fact that I would be primarily living in Taiwan from now on and even began feeling excitement for the new life I was starting here. Two months later, during a summer vacation trip to San Diego, I found out during a call with my father that we would actually be moving back again. Mixed and confused is the only way I am able to describe my emotions when I found out. It felt like my roller coaster ride had come to a sudden halt as my body jerked forward and I felt sick in the stomach. Only now did I realize just how much I had taken those three years in Taiwan for granted. I thought of all those evenings spent at the night markets, those late nights watching New Years’ Eve fireworks explode in luminous colors at the Taipei 101 building, dancing around with my uniform drenched from the warm summer rain. I remember watching in awe as chefs submerged a basket-full of salt-and-pepper chicken into the boiling hot oil. The warm sizzle of fried pig blood cakes garnished with basil and the blinding arcade lights. I always realized I enjoyed the roller coaster ride only after it was over. Why did I spend so much time dissolving in my own sadness rather than enjoying all that Taiwan had to offer? I had simply shut my eyes to all the wonderful moments in Taiwan, leading me to believe that it was such a dark place when it wasn’t in the least bit. The memories of the Taiwanese bakery I visited after school every day for its strawberry sponge-cake mochi, laying on the football field in the sun with my friends with fingers digging deep into the burning turf, and walking through a store full of colorful stationery all flooded back to me. If there was one thing I could go back and tell my old self, it would be to enjoy every experience while it lasted. I would embrace the younger, more fragile me, wiping the tears off of her face as a jiě jiě would, and remind her to never focus on the past and future so much that she forgets to appreciate the present unfolding right in front of her eyes. I guess people only realize the good in things when they’re over. Memories are forever sweeter than the actual event, like Taiwanese pickled radishes after sitting months in sugary syrup. I sat in sorrow and remorse for the next week, trying to sort out my feelings as I watched the recollections of the past three years reeling through my mind in black and white. That was when I finally realized that I would not repeat the same mistakes of living in the past again. Life is only now and there is no point in dwelling on past regrets. From that moment on, I accepted every challenge and adventure that came my way and tried not to dwell on past memories ever again. I began to embrace every part of my life and learned to smile through both the good and bad, enjoying all that life had to offer.
Now, two years after I returned to America, I continue to reflect on the three years I spent in Taiwan. I like to tell stories of my experiences to my friends here often, telling them how grateful I am to have gotten the opportunity to experience such a miracle. I tell my friends all about the bright memories I made in Taiwan rather than focusing on the sadness and confusion. I feel as though I have finally taken off the sunglasses that had blocked out all the joy for so long, now letting all the blinding rays of happiness infiltrate my life. Sometimes, I still think back to those years and wonder why I was ever unhappy. I feel so blessed and lucky to have lived through an experience like this, much like a cliché teenage coming-of-age movie but so much better. This experience really trained me to be more resilient, independent, and most importantly more accepting, teaching me lessons that I could not have learned better anywhere else. I carry all of these lessons forward into my new high school life in San Diego, where I am thriving today. A few months ago, I met a friend in my high school that said she would be moving to Japan next year, so I was happy to share my experiences in Taiwan with her and tell her all the things I wished someone had told me five years ago. I truly think that this experience has shaped me into the much better person I am today and I would not be the same without it. I would never trade this experience for anything else in the world and hope to continue growing in every way possible from it. Those three years also connected me to Taiwan more than ever and I am so glad it helped me understand more about my heritage and culture. What I once saw as merely a vacation spot and my parents’ hometowns in bedtime stories has now become my home as well. I am so lucky to have gotten a chance to form such an intimate relationship and bond with my own cultural heritage. I feel immense pride for the Taiwanese blood pulsing through my veins more than ever. Today, I constantly look forward to vacations to Taiwan every year not only for the unparalleled cuisine and reuniting with family, but also for visiting my new friends and reliving these unforgettable memories.
Britney Chen is 16 years old and will be a junior this year. At school, she is involved in Speech and Debate Club, Art Club, and Asian Student Union. Her favorite hobbies include drawing and baking. Britney was born in Los Angeles and has grown up in San Diego almost all of her life, but spent three years in Taiwan for middle school due to her father’s work expatriate assignment. There, she attended three different schools, each offering a very unique learning experience. In the summer of 2019, she finally returned home to San Diego just in time to start ninth grade at San Marcos High School. Her favorite things about Taiwan are the crowded night markets and the Taipei 101 Annual New Years fireworks.
From Britney: “In this essay, Britney expresses her mixed emotions throughout the rollercoaster of events during the three years she spent in Taiwan for middle school, popularly known as “expat child syndrome”. It walks through her confusion, anger, sadness, and joy throughout the experience of discovering her identity as a Taiwanese American as well as forming an intimate connection with her cultural heritage. In this heartfelt essay, Britney hopes to inspire and comfort fellow expatriate children going through similar challenges and remind them that although their negative emotions during these times are very valid, it is also crucial to remember to look on the bright side and savor these bittersweet memories of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

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The next-gen conversion of Bloober Team’s Observer will be a launch game on all upcoming next-gen systems.
Releasing on November 10th for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC and on November 12th for PS5, this new version will benefit from 4K resolution, upgraded textures, new animations, models, and effects, all transformed with ray-tracing and HDR lighting. The resolution will likely be lower on the Xbox Series S.
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This upgraded version of the game will also benefit from nearly created missions that weren’t available in the original release: Errant Signal, Her Fearful Symmetry, and It Runs in the Family.
Bloober Team’s CEO Piotr Babineo stated that the game won’t see a massive price hike like other next-gen versions of games.
“We know next-gen pricing is a major concern for our fans and we feel that releasing all the new content and upgrades in Observer: System Redux at the same cost as the original Observer is a great way to stay close with our community,” Babineo said.
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Millions of personal medical records are to be uploaded regardless of patients' wishes to a central national database from where information can be made available to police and security services, the Guardian has learned.
Details of mental illnesses, abortions, pregnancy, HIV status, drug-taking, or alcoholism may also be included, and there are no laws to prevent DNA profiles being added. The uploading is planned under Whitehall's bedevilled £12bn scheme to computerise the health service.
After two years of confusion and delays, the system will start coming into effect in stages early next year.
Though the government says the database will revolutionise management of the NHS, civil liberties critics are calling it "data rape" and are urging Britons to boycott it. The British Medical Association also has reservations. "We believe that the government should get the explicit permission of patients before transferring their information on to the central database," a spokeswoman said yesterday.
And a Guardian inquiry has found a lack of safeguards against access to the records once they are on the Spine, the computer designed to collect details automatically from doctors and hospitals. The NHS initiative is the world's biggest civilian IT project. In the scheme, each person's cradle-to-grave medical records no longer remain in the confidential custody of their GP practice. Instead, up to 50m medical summaries will be loaded on the Spine.
The health department's IT agency has made it clear that the public will not be able to object to information being loaded on to the database: "Patients will have data uploaded ... Patients do not have the right to say the information cannot be held."
Once the data is uploaded, the onus is on patients to speak out if they do not want their records seen by other people. If they do object, an on-screen "flag" will be added to their records. But any objection can be overridden "in the public interest".
Harry Cayton, a key ministerial adviser, warned last month of "considerable pressure to obtain access to [the] data from ... police and immigration services", but he is confident that these demands can be resisted by his department.
Another concern is the number of people who can view the data. The health department has issued 250,000 pin-coded smart cards to NHS staff. These will grant varied access from more than 30,000 terminals - greater access for medical staff, and less for receptionists. Health managers, council social workers, private medical firms, ambulance staff, and commercial researchers will also be able to see varying levels of information. Officials say the data will be shared only on a need-to-know basis. But Guardian inquiries show a lack of safeguards.
Although data protection laws supposedly ban unnecessary build-ups of computer information, patients will get no right to choose whether their history is put on the Spine. Once uploading has taken place, a government PR blitz will follow. This will be said to bring about "implied consent" to allow others view the data. Those objecting will be told that their medical care could suffer.
The government claims that computerised "sealed envelopes" will allow patients selectively to protect sensitive parts of their uploaded history from being widely accessed. But no such software is yet in existence. It is being promised for an unspecified date. Some doctors say "sealed envelopes" may be too complex to be workable. The design also allows NHS staff to "break the seal" under some circumstances. Police will be able to seek data, including on grounds of national security. Government agencies can get at records, according to the health department, if "the interests of the general public are thought to be of greater importance than your confidentiality". Examples given of such cases include "serious crime and national security".
The department's guidelines say: "The definition of serious crime is not entirely clear ... Serious harm to the security of the state or to public order, and crimes that involve substantial financial gain or loss will ... generally fall within this category." The health department says confidentiality can already be breached in such cases.
At present, police have to persuade a GP, who knows the patient, to divulge limited facts, or insist on a court order.
Under the new system, data may be disclosed centrally and anonymously, at the touch of a button. Health department privacy advisers say they do not wish to allow police to have clinical information. But they are prepared to disclose patients' addresses.
Another safeguard initially promised was that all patients would be able to check their records on the internet for mistakes. But a system involving the issue of smart cards to patients has not yet been tried out.
Current criminal penalties are so weak they have failed to stop tabloid journalists and private detectives raiding such data on an industrial scale, according to a recent special report by Richard Thomas, the information commissioner.
Sir John Bourn's National Audit Office also wrote a recent report warning of significant concerns among NHS staff "that the confidentiality of patient information may be at risk". But officials persuaded the NAO to delete the warnings in the published version.
The original draft said: "Patient confidentiality remains a controversial issue among critics ... both as regards the adequacy of the planned safeguards to protect information, and whether patients should have a right to opt out of having their information recorded".


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- By Dian Schaffhauser
Pearson and Knewton will soon introduce versions of digital courses that will adapt to each student's needs as the course progresses. Pearson will be making its MyLab/Mastering courses in developmental mathematics, developmental English, and developmental writing available on Knewton's Adaptive Learning Platform, which personalizes courses for each student. Pearson said the MyLab/Mastering products had 9 million student registrations in 2011.
"Personalized learning is a linchpin for the overall future of education," said Greg Tobin of Pearson. "Incorporating Knewton's technology into our MyLab/Mastering programs is leading the industry's charge toward this new era of customized and personalized education."
"Students generate a tremendous amount of high-stakes data that Knewton can analyze to ensure they learn in the most effective and efficient way for each. It is a new frontier in education," added Jose Ferreira, founder and CEO of Knewton.
Knewton's technology uses proprietary algorithms to deliver a personalized learning path for each student each day. The algorithms can categorize each student's strengths, weaknesses, learning preferences, and learning style to tailor course content. The company has published at least one course offering that competes with Pearson's--Math Readiness for College, a Web-based developmental math course.
The announcement came during the Consumer Electronics Show Higher Ed Tech Summit in Las Vegas this week, where executives from both companies participated in a panel on the future of higher education. The partnership was initially announced in November 2011 and will expand in coming months to encompass development of adaptive courses for collegiate mathematics, statistics, freshman composition, economics, and science, among other areas.
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- Why did my bruise turn yellow first?
- What vitamins should I take to help with bruising?
- Does anything help bruises heal faster?
- Does magnesium help bruising?
- Which vitamin deficiency causes bruising?
- Why am I getting purple spots on my arms?
- Why does my arms bruise so easily?
- Should I be concerned if I bruise easily?
- How do I stop bruising on my arms?
- Why do seniors get bruise so easily?
- What can be done for thin skin that bruises easily?
- How do you stop bruising?
- Does pineapple juice help with bruising?
- How do I get rid of a bruise on my breast fast?
Why did my bruise turn yellow first?
So, why do bruises turn yellow specifically? This is because the final hemoglobin breakdown product is bilirubin, which is yellow. The yellow slowly fades away, leaving your skin healed and normal, as your body clears the last of these chemicals from your blood.
What vitamins should I take to help with bruising?
Foods with vitamin K. A diet that includes vitamin K will prevent deficiency and may help a person bruise less. Good sources include kale, spinach, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, lettuce, soybeans, strawberries, and blueberries.
Does anything help bruises heal faster?
Apply ice immediately after the injury. Apply heat to bruises that have already formed to clear up the trapped blood. Compression, elevation, and a bruise-healing diet can also help speed up the healing process.
Does magnesium help bruising?
Bleeding disorders: Magnesium seem to slow blood clotting. In theory, taking magnesium might increase the risk of bleeding or bruising in people with bleeding disorders. Diabetes: Diabetes increases the risk for magnesium deficiency. Poorly controlled diabetes reduces how much magnesium the body absorbs.
Which vitamin deficiency causes bruising?
Vitamin K Deficiency Vitamin K may not get as much attention as some other vitamins. But it plays an important role in blood clotting. If you don't get enough vitamin K, you could get more bruises. Still, most healthy adults get enough of this vitamin from foods like leafy green vegetables.
Why am I getting purple spots on my arms?
Purpura occurs when small blood vessels burst, causing blood to pool under the skin. This can create purple spots on the skin that range in size from small dots to large patches. Purpura spots are generally benign, but may indicate a more serious medical condition, such as a blood clotting disorder.
Why does my arms bruise so easily?
Some people (it's usually women) just have more fragile blood vessels, and that makes them more likely to bruise, especially on their upper arms, thighs, or butt.
Should I be concerned if I bruise easily?
When bruising easily starts suddenly, happens relatively frequently, or if the bruises are unusually large or painful, you should consult a doctor. Your doctor will likely have you describe your symptoms, examine current bruises and ask for information about any history of bleeding problems in you or your family.
How do I stop bruising on my arms?
If the skin does get injured, apply cold compresses and keep the area elevated. Then, apply warm compresses to increase circulation to speed up healing of the bruise. Over-the-counter medications, such as Vitamin K creams, may help bruises fade away quicker.
Why do seniors get bruise so easily?
Easy bruising is a common issue for many older men. That's because of a combination of less subcutaneous (fat) tissue and more fragile blood vessels. As you age, your body's fat tissue naturally begins to thin, especially in the back of the arms. Blood vessels also lose some elasticity and are more prone to breaking.
What can be done for thin skin that bruises easily?
A person with thin skin may find their skin bruises or damages more easily. Protecting the skin by wearing long sleeves, and long skirts or trousers can help. Using creams that contain vitamin A, also known as retinol or retinoids, may help to prevent skin from thinning further.
How do you stop bruising?
The following treatments can be done at home:
- Ice therapy. Apply ice immediately after the injury to reduce blood flow around the area. ...
- Heat. You can apply heat to boost circulation and increase blood flow. ...
- Compression. Wrap the bruised area in an elastic bandage. ...
- Elevation. ...
- Arnica. ...
- Vitamin K cream. ...
- Aloe vera. ...
- Vitamin C.
Does pineapple juice help with bruising?
Pineapple (Bromelain) Believe it or not, pineapple can help reduce the duration and severity of bruising. It contains an enzyme called Bromelain, which is found in the juice and stem of the fruit. The anti-inflammatory properties of Bromelain help reduce bruising and swelling.
How do I get rid of a bruise on my breast fast?
Bruising occurs when the small, thin blood vessels under the skin break. This is usually the result of bumping the area, which causes small amounts of bleeding....Ice
- wrap some ice in a towel or cloth.
- apply it to the bruise for about 10 minutes.
- repeat as necessary each day until the bruise fades.
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On Dec. 2, 2011, UC President Mark Yudof gave a speech to the California Chamber of Commerce entitled, “A Baker’s Dozen Myths about Higher Education.” This presentation is classic Yudof, and it reveals the great disconnect between the UC administration and the facts on the ground. To analyze several of Yudof’s claims, I will quote his myths and explanations, and then respond to him in the form of a dialogue.
Yudof: The cost of producing UC degrees and credit hours has gone up over the last decade. I hear this myth all the time. And it’s frustrating, because this cost has actually dropped by more than 15%, in constant dollars, since the 1990s. This cost has dropped in part due to a broad range of system-wide efficiencies: common IT systems; reduced employee travel; thousands of unfilled faculty and staff positions; 1/3 fewer employees at the UC Office of the President; a higher student-faculty ratio, and so on.
Samuels: This claim is actually partially true: the money UC spends on undergraduate students has gone down, but that is mostly due to expanding class size, the use of inexpensive lecturers and graduate student instructors, and the elimination of many courses and class sections. What you do not say is that at the same time, the cost for graduate and professional education has gone up, and while there are fewer administrators at the Office of the President, there are more on the campuses. In fact, there are now more administrators than faculty members.
Yudof: Tuition goes up because the university is providing resort amenities to students. Perpetuators of this conspiracy theory are fiercely devoted to it. Rock climbing walls, manicured landscaping, gourmet dining halls—these and other examples are constantly cited as the real cause of higher tuition bills.
Samuels: This claim is also partially true, but it neglects to add that the cost of room, board, and other essentials, like books and computer use have also gone up. Moreover, UC can only construct its new buildings and amenities by promising to raise tuition on its bond submissions.
Yudof: Tuition goes up because state funding goes down. Plain and simple.
Samuels: However, if you look here at the history of UC tuition increases, you see that in the last twenty years, UC has increased tuition every year except twice. This means that tuition has gone up even when state funding has gone up.
Yudof: UC raises tuition as federal student loan caps are lifted. This purported practice isn’t just false. It’s flat-out illegal for UC and other non-profit universities.
Samuels: UC may not be simply raising tuition because the caps on federal loans are going up, but the system is able to increase tuition because students are willing to go into debt to pay for the increases.
Yudof: Tenure track faculty at UC do not teach undergraduates. Tenure track faculty members teach about 61% of all student credit hours at UC. And in fact, this percentage is up slightly in recent years as budget cuts forced campuses to reduce the ranks of lecturers, visitors, and other non-tenure track faculty.
Samuels: First of all the number of lecturers has gone up recently, and the UC is planning to increase its reliance on non-tenured faculty to reduce costs. Second, if tenured faculty teach 61%, then 39% of the courses are being taught by faculty who are not eligible for tenure. Third, UC refuses to track the number of courses and sections taught by graduate students, so they are not included in these statistics.
Yudof: The number of high-level administrators at UC is expanding. UC, we call our high-level administrators “senior management group” members, or SMGs. Rather than expand or remain constant, the number of SMGs has actually declined slightly. Last year, the number dropped from 315 to 293—which means they account for less than 1% of all full-time-equivalent personnel across the entire UC system.
Samuels: “The Senior Management Group (SMG) is only a small sector of the administration that now outnumbers the faculty. While you always concentrate on the senior managers, you ignore the cost of non-senior administrators on the campuses.
Yudof: Non-residents only make up 6.6% of UC undergraduate students system-wide. This is well below the percentage at most of the university’s public comparator campuses. At the University of Michigan, for example, non-residents comprise 35% of undergraduate students. At the University of Virginia, it’s about 30%.
Samuels: You are bending the truth to prove your argument. At all of the elite campuses, non-resident students have replaced students from California, and this trend is only growing. Currently, Berkeley has a target of 30% nonresident students and UCLA is shooting for 25%. UCSD and Davis also have ambitious plans to increase nonresident enrollments.
Yudof: Only the wealthy can afford to attend UC. Nothing belies this myth more than the incredible socioeconomic diversity of UC students. About 40% of all UC undergraduates receive Pell grants. Pell grant recipients come from families with an annual household income of $50,000 or less.
Samuels: The UC system does deserve high marks for making the university affordable to low-income students, but this has resulted in increased costs and decreased enrollments for middle-class students. As you yourself admit, “High tuition actually hurts the middle class much more than it does the poor. This is because high tuition enables institutions to employ a high fee/high financial aid model.” This just proves my previous point.
Yudof: myth #10: UC student debt is skyrocketing. At graduation, the average student loan debt of UC students is $16,795. This figure is almost $10,000 lower than the national average, which currently stands at $25,250. In fact, when adjusted for inflation, UC students’ debt load has remained virtually flat since 2006.
Samuels: Once again, the average debt is remaining flat, but the debt for middle-class students is going up.
Yudof: Corporate and alumni giving can replace all the core funding the legislature cuts from UC’s budget. Corporate and alumni giving is phenomenally important to UC. It played a critical role in the foundation, and the development, of this university. And throughout UC’s history, it has helped sustain the university during times of fiscal crisis—like the crisis we’re experiencing today. At the same time, most corporate and alumni giving is restricted—which means that if the state cuts our core funding, private giving can’t necessarily cover the gap.
Samuels: If the UC cannot use its donations to fund instructional programs, why is it spending so much money trying to raise these funds, and why in the past didn’t the university go on a campaign to raise money for educational purposes?
Yudof: $1 billion can be cut from UC’s budget with zero effect. This isn’t a myth. It’s a canard. I hear this fiction all the time. And I find it very troubling—extremely troubling. UC’s annual budget is roughly $20 billion. A $1 billion hole is hard to ignore on its own. But it’s more complicated than that. Much of our funding is restricted. Hospital revenue is restricted. Government grants and contracts are restricted. You can’t just take money from laser research and give it to a professor of Portuguese. So when that $1 billion is cut from our core funds, it can’t necessarily be covered by our other sources.
Samuels: This is one of your favorite arguments, which I have refuted on many occasions. In fact, the recent state audit found that most of UCs restricted funds are only restricted by the administration. Currently, UC places all types of funds, including federal grants, in its short-term investment pool. It then uses this pool as a central bank and takes out money to support any purpose it chooses. For instance, the UC recently transferred $1 billion into the retirement system and lent the state $1.7 billion.
Yudof: The University of California only serves its students. This is California’s university. It is defined by its public service mission. And it serves all the people of this state. So when UC’s core funding is cut, it ends up affecting all of us, too.
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Until December 14, 2021, the Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport was known as the Las Vegas McCarran International airport. Las Vegas has four total airports, but the Harry Reid International Airport is one of the most popular airports for domestic and international travelers.
The airport is a popular destination for travelers visiting the city or catching a connecting flight to another location. Understanding how the LAS airport works can help you reduce travel stress and allow you to take full advantage of the many amenities the airport offers. Below is a Las Vegas airport guide to help you learn how to navigate the Las Vegas Airport.
The Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport is only 10 short minutes from the famous Las Vegas Strip and about 10 miles from downtown, making it easy for travelers to get to some of the most popular tourist spots in the city.
You should arrive at least two hours before your scheduled departure at the Las Vegas Airport, which may affect your transportation choice. Arriving early can help ensure you catch your flight since it can take an hour or more to get through the Las Vegas airport during busy travel days.
Travelers have numerous options to help them get from the Las Vegas airport to their destination and vice versa, including the following:
One of the most cost-effective ways to get around Las Vegas is through the public transportation system. The Westcliff Airport Express services both LAS terminals. Public transportation isn’t the fastest method of getting around the city, especially when traffic gets heavy. Public transportation delays can put a damper on your schedule and limit how much you can do in Las Vegas. However, it can be an affordable way to get around if you’re on a budget.
Ride-hailing, also called ride-sharing, refers to booking a ride with a driver through apps like Uber or Lyft. Like taxis, ride-sharing costs a specific rate depending on your destination. You can choose from different size vehicles to accommodate your group and luggage.
Generally, ride-sharing trips are short, but if you use them as your primary mode of transportation across the city, the short rides can quickly add up to an expensive bill. These services can be beneficial if you need a ride to a family member’s home, hotel or airport. However, if you’re planning on hitting all the tourist spots while in Las Vegas, it’s better to look into alternative transportation options if you have a limited budget.
Eight taxi companies serve the LAS airport at both terminals for domestic and international travelers. Taxis offer fixed fees to customers to get to various locations within the city. For example, a trip to Mandalay Bay usually costs around $19, while a trip to Wynn Las Vegas costs around $27.
Like public transportation, taxis can be delayed by heavy traffic. Cabs are more expensive than public transportation and aren’t convenient if traveling to multiple destinations since the cost can quickly add up. If you plan on seeing plenty of tourist spots while in Las Vegas, a taxi might not be the best choice, particularly if you’re on a budget.
You can also choose black car services if you have a little more to spend and want to ride across the city in style. Uber and Lyft offer black car services via Lyft Premium and Uber Black. Other services provide limousines, including Kaptyn, Bell Limousine and AWG Ambassador. While travel time with car services is short, you can still hit traffic during busy travel times, and these services come with a higher price tag.
If you want the freedom to roam about the city on your schedule at a budget you can afford, rental services may be for you. Renting a car or van allows you to travel on your own schedule with the freedom to explore the city without waiting on public transportation, ride-hailing, taxis or car services. Many airports, including LAS, have car and van rental services on their property, making it convenient for travelers to pickup a vehicle after they land and claim their baggage.
Renting is also more convenient if you have a large group you’re traveling with and need space to accommodate each person and their luggage. When selecting a van rental, consider if you’ll be comfortable in something larger like Las Vegas 15-passenger van rental to travel or if a 12-seater van rental in Vegas is spacious enough for your party and their luggage.
Rental cars or vans also make traveling outside the city limits easier if you want to go sightseeing or take a road trip. Many rental companies will allow you to drop off their van or car at another location. You’ll likely get the most for your money by renting with all the freedom it offers.
Other options for travel usually include having a family member or friend pick you up at the airport. If you have family or friends who live in the Las Vegas area and are planning on visiting, you can have them pick you up at the passenger pickup locations at the McCarran airport.
They can take you to your destination, whether it’s their home or a nearby hotel. Riding with friends or family is convenient and affordable, but like other transportation options, it doesn’t allow much freedom since you’re on another person’s schedule. However, it can be one of the better ways to get around the city.
What to Expect
Knowing what to expect once inside the Las Vegas airport can make your trip less stressful and more enjoyable. The Las Vegas airport is mid-sized and has two terminals — Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.
Despite its size, the LAS airport is one of the busiest airports in the nation. The first terminal has three concourses, A, B and C. Terminal 3 has just one concourse, E. The D concourse can be accessed from Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 and is a satellite concourse. Travelers can get between terminals through a series of shuttles and people movers, making it easy for travelers to walk between terminals at the Las Vegas Airport.
Travelers have access to various food and drink options, some open 24 hours a day for those staying late into the night or early in the morning. There are also various amenities to help keep travelers entertained or well-rested while they wait for their flights, which we’ll learn more about below.
The Las Vegas airport amenities offer travelers ways to help them stay entertained and rested throughout their trip. Some of the things to do in the Las Vegas airport include:
- Shopping: Travelers can enjoy shopping in the Las Vegas airport, whether looking for designer items, souvenirs or gifts for their friends and family. The Neon Museum has souvenirs and gifts that are uniquely Las Vegas, perfect for commemorating your trip to the famous tourist destination. You can also shop at Poker Face for customized poker chips near Gate 16 in Terminal 1. There are also many popular brands you can shop from inside the Las Vegas airport, including Marshall Rousso, Pandora Jewelry, Coach, Michael Kors and Victoria’s Secret.
- Slot machines: There are over 1,400 gambling machines in the airport to help travelers get a taste of Vegas, even if they can’t make it to the famous casinos. When you first land, you might see slot machines, video poker and electronic keno as you exit your gate. As you travel through the airport, you’ll find more gambling machines available in most locations. If you’re over 21, you can enjoy your layover or wait for your flight while playing on one of the many gambling machines in different parts of the airport.
- Fitness center: Athletic travelers can stick to their workout routine using the ZEROlevel Fitness & Wellness. You can find this fitness center near baggage claim 10 within Terminal 1. The fitness center boasts a large amount of space with all the necessary equipment. The gym is open 24 hours, Monday through Wednesday and at different hours on other days. Their hours of operation may change, which you can find on their website. The fitness center also has two sleeping rooms for $35 every two hours to help you get some rest between your workout and your next flight.
- Pet relief areas: If you’re traveling with a pet or service animal, LAS has designated pet relief areas where you can take your animals to relieve themselves. These areas are post-security and are either indoor or outdoor enclosed spaces.
- Mamava nursing suites: Mothers who are breastfeeding or pumping can use one of three designated nursing suites. These suites have Bluetooth-enabled SmartLocks that you can access through the Mamava app, ensuring privacy and security. Each suite has a bench where you can sit and side tables where you can place your pumps and plug them in to charge.
The Las Vegas airport also has numerous lounges where travelers can rest between their flights. Each terminal has the same number of lounges, but the lounges in Terminal 1 are far superior. Below you can find the different lounges for each terminal and their amenities:
Terminal 1 Lounges
The lounges you can find in Terminal 1 include:
- The Centurion Lounge: This lounge is across from Gate D1 and has numerous amenities for free for American Express cardholders with platinum-based cards or the Centurion or Centurion Business card from American Express. Amenities in the Centurion Lounge include complimentary cold and hot food, a business center, a full bar, a family room, Wi-Fi, conference space, a semi-private workspace and showers.
- The Club at LAS: People with a Priority Pass, Diners Club membership or Lounge Pass can access the Club at LAS for free, while others can pay $45 for a three-hour pass. You can find this lounge next to Gate D33. Amenities at this lounge include a full bar, complimentary snacks, Wi-Fi, power outlets and showers.
- USO Lounge: This lounge is located before security and next to the lost and found. People who can access this lounge include those with an active-duty military, Guard or Reserve ID. If there’s enough space, then people with a military retiree card can also enjoy the space. Amenities in this lounge include a children’s play area, a quiet room, a business center, gaming consoles, snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi, a business center and a screening room.
Terminal 3 Lounges
There are three lounges you can find in Terminal 3, including:
- USO Lounge: This lounge is located in concourse E around baggage claims 20 and 21. Like the USO Lounge in Terminal 1, you will need an active-duty military, Guard or Reserve ID to access the lounge. This lounge also has the same amenities as the Terminal 1 USO Lounge, except for the children’s play area, screening room, business center and quiet room.
- The Club at LAS: This lounge is located across from gate E2 and has the same access requirements as its Terminal 1 counterpart. Both lounges share the same amenities.
- United Club: Star Alliance Gold members and United Premier Gold elites can access this lounge and premium-cabin passengers who connect to or from the airport from qualifying Star Alliance or United flights. United club members and day pass holders can also access this lounge. The United Club is located between Gates 33 and 35 on level 2 of concourse D. The amenities of this lounge include complimentary drinks and snacks, Wi-Fi and a business center.
Airport Wi-Fi and Internet
The airport lounges aren’t the only places to offer free Wi-Fi. While the internet speeds in these lounges may be faster, you can still access free Wi-Fi throughout the entire airport. If you’re traveling for business and need to check your email, or you’re traveling and need to update your friends and family, you can use the Wi-Fi to stay connected.
If you don’t have a device from which you can access the internet, you can use the Embarq pay-email devices in the phonebanks within the airport, allowing you to contact your work, friends and family.
Free Wi-Fi also keeps you entertained as you wait for your flight. You can stream movies and TV shows, play games or scroll through social media. If you have children, the free Wi-Fi makes it easy to put on child-friendly TV shows to keep them entertained while waiting at your gate. Whatever your reason is for accessing the internet, LAS airport has you covered. If you need to access a business center or a quiet workspace, some lounges offer these spaces if you meet the access requirements.
Travelers also have many options for dining as they explore the airport. Many of these Las Vegas airport food options can be found close to your gate, allowing you to find a convenient meal before or after your flight. Each terminal has different options:
- Terminal 1 dining options: Your dining options include Bagelmania for high-quality bagels, Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill for tropical drinks and beach food, 360° Gourmet Burritos for rice bowls, burritos, quesadillas and salads, PGA Tour Grill for healthy options, Fresh Attractions for quick snacks or sandwiches, and Rachel’s Kitchen for smoothies, juices and healthy snacks.
- Terminal 3 dining options: Your dining options include The Local for quick meals and drinks and the Las Vegas Chophouse & Brewery for classic steakhouse cuisine.
Hotels Near LAS
Finding a place to stay during a long layover or trip to Las Vegas is essential to help you rest and enjoy the city. Since the airport is so close to the Strip and many tourist destinations, you likely won’t need to book an airport hotel unless you don’t need all the amenities that the hotels near LAS offer.
Below are some good choices for hotels near LAS to help you find a place to rest after your flight or a tour of the famous city with prices estimated from rates in mid-September 2022:
Hyatt Place Las Vegas
The Hyatt Place Las Vegas hotel is only 1.4 miles or a three-minute drive from the airport and a close distance to the Strip, allowing you to experience the best of Las Vegas. A stay at the Hyatt Place Las Vegas hotel enables you to access a complimentary breakfast, free parking and Wi-Fi, a fitness center, a pool and an on-site restaurant. This hotel is also pet-friendly, making it the perfect place to rest with your furry friends.
Rates for a king bed start around $130, but you can always upgrade if you want a more luxurious Las Vegas experience. If you stay at Hyatt hotels frequently, you only need about 9,000 World of Hyatt points to book a room with a king bed for a night.
The Hyatt Place Las Vegas hotel offers an excellent place to rest after your flight, and you can also take a trip to the Strip or other popular tourist destinations during your stay.
Tru by Hilton Las Vegas Airport
This hotel allows you to book a basic room at an affordable rate, allowing you to rest after your flight or during a short layover. Tru by Hilton is only two miles from the airport and close to the Strip, allowing you to visit popular tourist destinations, casinos and restaurants that make Las Vegas so unique.
A king room starts as low as $120 a night, or you can use 30,000 Hilton Honors points if you travel frequently using Hilton hotels. During your stay, you’ll have access to a complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, a pool and a fitness center. You can also use the free airport shuttle to or from LAS. The rooms are non-smoking and pet-friendly, allowing you to travel with your furry friends or service animals.
TownePlace Suites Las Vegas Airport South
This hotel is located right across from the rental car center at the airport, making it a convenient option for travelers looking for a hotel nearby. The hotel is also close to the Strip, allowing you to explore the best the city offers without straying too far from the airport. Each room at the TownePlace Suites hotel is fully-equipped with a kitchen, including stoves, dishwashers and refrigerators, allowing you to save money by cooking a meal in your room.
The hotel also offers a hot breakfast to help you feel energized in the morning, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness center. A single night at TownePlace Suites starts at $215 for a king room, or you can use 21,000 Marriott Bonvoy points if you frequently stay at Marriott hotels during your travels.
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With party hats, banners and a couple dozen cheering fans, Jennifer Lawrence celebrated a special birthday this week at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago.
You'd be forgiven if you assumed the party was held for the Louisville-born Academy Award winning actress. After all, Jennifer Lawrence, 31, and her husband Cooke Maroney, 37, are the proud parents of a new baby born in February, and a trip to the zoo wouldn't be out of the question.
But Monday's birthday celebration was held for a much hairier Jennifer Lawrence who only has two toes on each appendage.
Hanging from a tree branch, Jennifer Lawrence, the Brookfield Zoo's slow-moving two-toed sloth, received the royal treatment for her seventh birthday. Despite her lack of speed, Jennifer Lawrence devoured a specially made birthday treat and seemed to enjoy the crowd's rendition of "Happy Birthday."
Lawrence has taken a break from work to spend time with her newborn, but it won't be long before she's back on the silver screen. "Red, White and Water," Lawrence's next film, is currently in post-production and should be released later this year. The new mom is also set to begin working on three more films including the story of Elizabeth Holmes, "Bad Blood," "No Hard Feelings" and "Mob Girl."
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Paul is here to act as a your personal travel concierge to curate a journey that will leave you with lasting memories for years to come – without the hassle. Paul is a local expert and Certified Specialist of Wine with over 10 years of experience in Willamette Valley wine and food. As a wine educator Paul also hosts private wine tastings and dinners.


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How to Sell Separately Managed Accounts
In all things, a targeted approach is better than a generalist approach.
When you have a clogged pipe, you call a plumber. When your roof leaks, you call a roofer. When you’re dealing with High-Net-Worth (HNW) investors, you use investment vehicles designed for HNW investors.
Enter Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) – privately managed investment accounts opened through a brokerage or financial advisors that uses pooled money to buy individual assets.
SMAs give HNW investors an unparalleled ability to build personalize portfolios – typically facilitated by a third-party investment strategist, in conjunction with an advisor – that are designed around their specific goals and needs.
To help you more easily communicate the benefits of SMAs and cut through the overwhelming sea of voices aimed at capturing a slice of the HNW market, we’ve created a quick list of selling points:
1) Increased Investment Flexibility
It’s no secret that HNW investors expect more from their advisors than mass affluent clients. But what isn’t as commonly known is that HNW investors aren’t uniformly risk averse. More than half of HNW investors maintain more than 10% cash, and it has little to do with capital preservation. 54 percent of HNW investors list an active search for opportunity as their leading reason for holding cash1.
Selling Point – SMAs give them increased ability to capitalize on opportunity. Additionally, they give investors more freedom to hold onto legacy holdings from previous investment activity.
2) Enhanced Tax Management
As net worth increases, so does the focus on taxes for your client. Behind investment management and financial planning, tax and legal advice ranks as the most valuable service for HNW investors. The ability to effectively minimize negative tax implications on HNW portfolios is an essential component to any HNW investor relationship.
Selling Point – SMAs give HNW investors the opportunity to own their own assets, rather than grouping them in multi-client models. That gives you, and the third-party strategist you’ve chosen to partner with, increased ability to control capital gains/losses to help clients avoid costly tax bills.
3) Portfolio Transparency
The emerging class of wealthy investors exhibit a concerning level of mistrust of financial advice. Forty-seven percent of HNW investors under 30 indicate low overall trust of financial advisors2. While a greater percentage of HNW investors fall into the over-30 age group, mistrust among younger investors highlights a concerning challenge that should be addressed proactively.
Selling Point – SMAs provide direct investors-strategist relationships, providing increased clarity into investment decisions within the portfolio. Additionally, the individually owned assets and unique account design naturally increases investor involvement, which provides further transparency into the process.
4) Financial Control
HNW investors tend to be financially confident, an important characteristic to cater to when communicating investment options. Ninety percent of HNW investors cite smart investing as a factor of wealth creation, while just 43% attribute decisions made by an advisor as a factor3. Additionally, 82% are confident in their ability to handle their family’s money1. That tells us that HNW investors seek an experience that will allow them to directly influence investment decisions.
Selling Point – The direct investor-strategist relationship promoted by SMAs gives investors increased authority over their portfolio decisions. They ultimately have full control over every facet of their investment experience, which is designed to suit their preferences from the start.
5) Advisor Flexibility
Since SMAs enable a direct investor-strategist relationship, it’s important to communicate where you, the advisor, fits into the equation. It’s true that an SMA reduces your direct involvement in day-to-day portfolio decisions. However, that should be viewed as a benefit, as the core value of a financial advisor isn’t found in investment management.
Selling Point – SMAs shift more of the investment management responsibility onto third-party strategists. That gives the advisor freedom to focus on solving broader financial challenges for the advisor. SMAs give advisors the time needed to satisfy the broad needs of wealthier clients (See above chart) and better position yourself to secure a higher portion of their investable assets.
Using these five selling points, you can more easily resonate with current and prospective HNW investors. Despite their higher management costs, SMAs serve as a targeted investment option that’s tailored for the HNW audience. Not only can they help you establish a relationship with HNW clients, but more importantly, retain their business through an investment experience that is crafted to meet each client’s unique needs.
1U.S. Trust Insights on Wealth and Worth, 2017
2United States Wealth Report, 2015
3Spectrem Group, “Financial Behaviors and the Investor’s Mindset”, 2015

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Icardi wants PSG stay
Things are going so well for Mauro Icardi at Paris Saint-Germain that he’s already thinking about staying next season.
Some contrast from last year, when he was embroiled in a dispute with Inter Milan so bitter he even sued the club.
The Italian team loaned Icardi to PSG this season, but few observers would have expected him to succeed to the extent he has, with 17 goals in 19 games so far. Only France striker Kylian Mbappé has scored more than him.
PSG have the option to make the loan deal permanent and Icardi, playing his part in a rampant attack which has scored 29 goals in the past six matches, appears to welcome a long-term move.
“It’s a great time for me and for the team. I feel very good in Paris,” said the 26-year-old.
The Argentine scored his first PSG hat-trick in Wednesday’s 6-1 League Cup win over Saint-Etienne.
“There are five months left before the end of the championship. When everything’s over we can sit around a table and discuss it. If I can stay here I’d be very happy,” said Icardi.
Icardi’s finishing is so ruthless he has scored with 71 per cent of his shots so far, and although all of his goals have been from inside the penalty area, is he is far more than a goal-hanger.
His exceptional movement off the ball and excellent first touch make him an easy player to both pass to and feed off for PSG’s other stellar forwards: Neymar, Mbappé and Angel Di Maria.
By picking his four forwards together in recent games, PSG coach Thomas Tuchel appeared to risk making his side top-heavy in attack and thus unbalanced elsewhere. But it is working seamlessly, albeit against modest teams.
“I’m convinced the four forwards enjoy playing together. There’s an obvious understanding between Mauro and Kylian,” Tuchel said. “They are finding each other in the right positions.”
Now Icardi’s got as many goals as he did in 37 games last season, and is poised to reach the 20-goal mark with back-to-back matches against Monaco on Sunday and Wednesday.
The fact that Monaco has one of the league’s worst defences will be welcome news to Icardi.


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The most powerful sports racing car ever produced was the Porsche 917/30, a turbocharged monster having in its ultimate form a 5.4 liter flat 12 motor that could put out over 1500 bhp. It was created to break the hold of the McLaren’s on the CanAm series and succeeded all too well – its total domination led to the end of the CanAm as an international sports car series. The 917/30 was provided only to Roger Penske’s team and was usually driven by Mark Donohue, as here winning the Buckeye Cup at Mid-Ohio on August 8, 1973. George Follmer, who had also driven for Penske in the past, was second in a Porsche turbo 917/10, the only other car to complete the 84 lap distance, but he was some two and one-half minutes back. Donohue won six the the eight CanAm races in 1973, having been sidelined for the first two due to injury.
Mark Donohue came up through the Sports Car Club of America’s amateur racing scene, initially driving an Elva Courier in races in the northeast. His talents were quickly recognized and he was given some “rides” in important races with competitive machinery. Donahue had a college background in mechanical engineering and used it to help him with vehicle set-up and the physics of race car driving. He was one of the real initiators of adapting this technology to the sport.
In the mid-1960s Roger Penske, himself a talented driver who had stepped out of the cockpit to run his own team, got together with Donohue to begin an intense driver/car owner association – in some ways akin to that between Jim Clark and Colin Chapman at Lotus. Together they focused on being just a bit better than their competitors: better cars, better preparation and attention to achieving “the unfair advantage,” words which became the title of Mark Donohue’s book about his career and focus to win.
Donohue and Penske found success in every American racing series in which they participated, but both found Formula 1 a more difficult challenge. In 1975 they stopped using the Penske F1 car in favor of a March. Like with Jim Clark at the Hockenheimring in 1968, a tire deflated on Donohue’s car at the very fast Österreichring during practice causing a crash which at first did not seem terribly serious. However, closed head injuries were much less understood then versus today and Donohue went into a coma and died the next day.
Photo by Bill Fox ©The Klemantaski Collection

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A hearty Tuscan Stew loaded with vegetables and flavor.
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling on bread
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 4 ounces pancetta, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, 1 minced and 1 whole
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 pound frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannelloni beans, drained
- 1 tablespoon herbs de Provence
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 (3-inch) piece Parmesan rind
- 4 to 6 ciabatta rolls, halved lengthwise or 1 loaf, sliced
- Grated Parmesan, for serving
- Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, pancetta, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until the onion is golden brown and the pancetta is crisp, about 7 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir until dissolved. Add tomatoes and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to release all the brown bits. Add the spinach, beans, herbs, stock, bay leaf, and Parmesan rind. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Drizzle the ciabatta halves with olive oil. Toast until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and rub the top of the toasts with the whole garlic clove.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve immediately. Serve with ciabiatta rolls for happy dipping!
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
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