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Have you been looking to make a playlist for the 40s and want to know some of the best tracks from 1946 that you can include? Well, keep reading as we go over the 31 best songs from 1946 that you need to add to your playlist today.
1. Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens – Louis Jordan
First on the list is Louis Jordan with Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens, which is a song that went on the R&B Records Chart at number one and stayed there for 17 weeks. That was the longest one of his singles was on the Billboard charts, and it even made it to the Billboard Hot 100 chart where it ended up in sixth position. In 2013, it was added to the Grammy Hall of Fame.
2. Prisoner Of Love – Perry Como
Calling all fans of Raging Bull, you may remember hearing the song Prisoner Of Love in the movie, which is by Perry Como. This song hit the Billboard Magazine chart and peaked at number one while staying on the chart for a total of 21 weeks. Billboard named this the number-one track for the year, and it’s one of his most famous songs.
3. Rumors Are Flying – Frankie Carle
The next song is Rumors Are Flying by Frankie Carle, which managed to hold the number one spot on the Billboard charts for nine weeks. This track is one of the most well-known pop ballads that is about two people who love each other but have to deal with other people gossiping about them. There is a guitar and piano in the song that adds to the romantic feel you get with this beloved ballad.
4. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) – Nat King Cole
If you love Christmas then you know our next track, which is The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) by Nat King Cole. He recorded multiple versions of the track with the one in 1946 being the first, although the one in 1961 is generally the one you hear on the radio.
The original version of the song was put into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1974 and also put into the National Recording Registry in 1961. He made it onto the R&B and pop charts with this tune, and it’s one of the most classic Christmas tracks of all time.
5. The Gypsy – The Ink Spots
Next is The Ink Spots with The Gypsy, which was a huge hit, which featured Bill Kenny. The song stayed on the Billboard chart for over 18 weeks, and it peaked at number one for a while. It also made it onto the Billboard R&B chart where it peaked for three weeks at number one. If you don’t know the track, it’s a ballad that goes into detail about someone who visits a gypsy and is told their lover is being faithful, but both people know that’s a lie; although in desperation to believe it’s not true will return to the gypsy.
6. I’m A Big Girl Now – Sammy Kaye
Next is Sammy Kaye with the hit I’m A Big Girl Now, which features Betty Barclay on vocals. This was a song that instantly became a hit, which went to number one on the Billboard Best Selling Popular Retail Records chart. It also stayed within the top 10 on other charts including the Most-Played On Air, Honor Roll Of Hits, and Most-Played JukeBox Records. This track remains one of the most iconic and well-known songs by Sammy.
7. Blue Skies – Count Basie
Count Basie had a hit with Blue Skies, which is a song about how happy we all feel when the sun is shining and it’s a warm day outside. There is always positivity and optimism abound when it’s sunny outside, and this track delves into those feelings and emotions. This song will make you smile regardless of what’s going on because it’s just that infectious.
8. Ole Buttermilk Sky – Kay Kyser
On the list is Ole Buttermilk Sky, which was released by Kay Kyser, and this song was a huge hit, with it landing at number one on the Billboard Best Selling Popular Retail Records chart. This was a track that multiple artists covered through the years, but her version remains one of the best and highest-charting. If you’re into cowboy songs that deal with romance, then this might be a track to check out.
9. Personality – Johnny Mercer
If you’re a fan of Fallout 4, you might know the next song which is Johnny Mercer and his version of the track Personality. This is a song that uses the word personality to talk about how men actually look at women’s figures and use that to rate them as opposed to their kindness or other qualities. He had a number-one hit with this track, and it’s one of the funniest tongue-in-cheek songs of the decade.
10. As Time Goes By – Dooley Wilson
Next is As Time Goes By, which was recorded by Dooley Wilson for the movie Casablanca. This song is one of the most recognizable and memorable tracks in film, and it was ranked right behind Over The Rainbow by Judy Garland in the AFI 100 Years 100 Songs list. If you’re into jazz then you’re going to love this track because it’s catchy and upbeat and will make you want to dance.
11. Oh! What It Seemed To Be – Frank Sinatra
On our list next is Oh! What It Seemed To Be by Frank Sinatra who had a number one hit with this song on the Billboard charts. It lasted at number one for eight weeks and stayed on the chart for a total of 17 weeks. While his version didn’t do as well as a few others, his is one of the most famous and recognizable.
12. You Keep Coming Back Like a Song – Dinah Shore
Dinah Shore is on the list with You Keep Coming Back Like A Song, which hit number five on the Billboard charts and is one of her most well-liked songs. If you didn’t know, this track was specifically for the movie Blue Skies. In the film, Bing Crosby introduces it, but her version would go on to become the most successful in America.
13. Surrender – Perry Como
Surrender by Perry Como is on our list because it hit number one on the Best Selling Popular Retail Records chart by Billboard and was one of the best songs of the year. This track was performed first by him, and it’s believed to be about how Germany and Japan surrendered during World War II. There are a lot of similarities when you surrender in war and love, and that’s what this song gets into.
14. Five Minutes More – Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra makes the list with Five Minutes More, which comes from the movie Sweetheart Of Sigma Chi. He recorded the song, which went to number one on the Billboard Pop chart and stayed there for four weeks. On the Billboard Year-End chart, his version of the track also kept its place at four.
15. Down The Road Apiece – Amos Milburn
On our list next is Amos Milburn with Down The Road Apiece, which includes horns and piano, and it’s one of those quintessential boogie-woogie songs. This track is all about a party and what kinds of activities might be found at this party. You can feel the energy and excitement build as more potential party activities are discussed, and it’s a song that’s infectious and will leave you ready to party.
16. I Can’t Begin To Tell You – Harry James Feat. Betty Grable
Harry James makes the list with I Can’t Begin To Tell You, which is one of the cover versions of this song. He sang this track with Betty Grable, who was his wife, and it’s one of his memorable songs. It peaked at number nine on the Billboard Best Seller chart but only stayed on the chart for three weeks.
17. Ko Ko – Charlie Parker
If you’re into bebop then you’d love Ko Ko by Charlie Parker, which contains solos, quick runs, saxophone playing by none other than Parker himself, and so much melody. This is one of his significant recordings, and it’s thought to be one of his signature songs. It was added to the National Recording Registry since it was influential in creating the style of jazz known as bebop.
18. Kentucky Waltz – Bill Monroe
Bill Monroe had a hit with Kentucky Waltz, which went to number three on the Billboard Country & Western chart. This track is a bluegrass song, and he’s known as the father of the genre, so it’s one of the most iconic bluegrass tracks you’ll ever hear. He plays mandolin in it, and it’s about wanting to go home to Kentucky and yearning for a lost lover. This would be the most successful song he would have on the charts.
19. Guitar Polka – Al Dexter & His Troopers
Next is Al Dexter & His Troopers with Guitar Polka, which went to number one on the Billboard JukeBox chart and stayed there for 16 weeks. In totality, the song stayed on the charts for 29 weeks. The track is a celebration of dancing and life, and it’s one of the old country songs that you’ll want to get up and dance to every time you hear it.
20. Winter Wonderland – Johnny Mercer & The Pied Pipers
Johnny Mercer had a hit with Winter Wonderland, and this song featured The Pied Pipers. Several artists have covered this track, which is all about how wonderful the Christmas time of year is, and it’s one of the best winter and Christmas songs of all time.
21. Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly – Dinah Shore
Dinah Shore makes the list with Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly, and this song was originally for the movie Annie Get Your Gun. While Ethel Merman first recorded the track, Shore has one of the most successful and well-known versions of the song. Her version went to number three on the Billboard chart.
22. Shake The Boogie – Sonny Boy Williamson
Next up is a great blues song that was a hit for Sonny Boy Williamson called Shake The Boogie. You can get into a great mood listening to this track full of energy and power and the harmonica that he plays is just electrifying in all ways. This song will make you want to cut loose and begin dancing and that is what this style of music was all about.
23. What Is Life Without Love – Eddy Arnold
Next up is Eddy Arnold, and the song What Is Life Without Love, and this track spent over 22 weeks on the Billboard Country chart with it peaking at number one for a week. This is a love song, and it was the first time that he had a track hit the number-one spot on the charts.
24. Christmas Island – The Andrews Sisters Feat. Guy Lombardo Orchestra
Guy Lombardo Orchestra and The Andrews Sisters had a hit with Christmas Island, and this song peaked at number seven on the charts. This track is all about how nice it would be to celebrate Christmas on an island where it’s warmer. It talks about how all of the people on the island would be excited to stay up as late as possible to wait for Santa to arrive.
It is a song you’d put on and dream about if you lived in an area where it snowed and was cold during Christmas. Jimmy Buffett is just one of many artists to cover this track in the years that followed.
25. Gotta Gimme Whatcha Got – Julia Lee
Julie Lee had a hit with Gotta Gimme Whatcha Got, and this song was one of the most popular tracks that really allowed you to feel the power of blues music. The lyrics are very flirty and sexy, which makes sense given this song is about celebrating all of the pleasure you feel when you’re in love and have a burning desire. There are horns and piano in this track and a rhythm section that gives you the jazzy feel, and it’s a song to put on to celebrate the power of love.
26. Rainbow At Midnight – Ernest Tubb
Ernest Tubb is next with Rainbow At Midnight, and this song was first released by The Carlisle Brothers. He recorded a version a few weeks later, and his version went to number one on the Billboard JukeBox Folk chart, whereas the original only went to number five. Safe to say, his version became the more successful of the two and most popular.
27. My Gal’s A Jockey – Big Joe Turner
Big Joe Turner is on the list with his song My Gal’s A Jockey, which went to number six on the Billboard R&B chart. This is a blues song that’s very upbeat, and there are both horns and a piano in this track. The song is about how a guy admires and loves his girlfriend who is a jockey and how skilled she is at her job.
28. I Don’t Know Enough About You – Peggy Lee
Next is Peggy Lee with I Don’t Know Enough About You, which went to number seven on the Billboard Pop chart. This is a jazz tune that is all about having a new romantic fling and the mystery and questions that surround these new romantic situations. There are a lot of flirty vibes in the lyrics, and the smoothness of the instruments and vocals allows you to feel this excitement. If you’re a fan of the big band era in music then you’ll love this song.
29. Passé – Margaret Whiting
Margaret Whiting had a hit with Passé, and this was one of the best songs of the year. When you hear her vocals, you will notice how prominent they are and how well she stands out against the instruments. It’s a track that will let you see just what the big band era was all about.
30. Good Morning Heartache – Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday is on our list with the track Good Morning Heartache, which is a jazz song that goes into the feelings of pain, loss, and heartbreak. It’s all about how you wake up one day and realize that you’ve lost your love, and it’s a powerful and emotional track that was a hit for her in 1946. When you listen to this song, you can relate to the emotional tone conveyed in the vocals and the instruments only help further that feeling of loss and sadness.
31. Reconversion Blues – Louis Jordan
Last on the list is Reconversion Blues by Louis Jordan, and this song went to two on the Billboard Race Record chart and also ended up at 14 on the Most Played Race Records list for the year 1946. This track is all about being able to purchase items that were available after World War II and the freedom of having all of these items, such as gas and butter freely available.
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(KCPW News) Salt Lake City’s decision to move ahead on a sports complex along the Jordan River despite its approval of the Blueprint Jordan River plan has environmentalists crying foul. And now City Councilman Soren Simonsen says he’s reconsidering his support for the project.
“If there’s an issue right now that we need to address, I think we owe it to taxpayers and to those that are interested in environmental protections along the Jordan River to make sure that we’re doing the right thing before we have committed ourselves to the point that we can’t take another look at it if we need to,” he told KCPW.
Voters approved a $15 million bond measure in 2003 to build the sports complex. However, the cost of the plan has nearly doubled from what was anticipated, and the city has been working to pare down the project without compromising the bond money. Meanwhile, the Blueprint Jordan River plan recommends the parcel should be set aside as a natural area. And public feedback included in the document shows county residents favor wildlife areas 34-to-one over sports fields on properties next to the river.
City officials say the sports complex will include a large buffer area along the riverbank that will be restored and preserved as open space. Simonsen says this could be the answer, but wants to look into alternative sites, as well.
“It might be an area where the compromise is the best solution, but it’s certainly not the only solution at this point,” he said. “And I think we owe it to try to find whether or not we can create a win-win here.”
Simonsen says the mayor is scheduled to meet with the city council in early January to discuss the issue.

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Here is the used car market report for the week of Sept. 3, 2013. The fall market continues, and maybe at a greater declining level pace a little earlier than previous years. Even though it is at a seasonal trend we have expected, it is supplemented by the continuing increase of availability of used inventory. This week we will get a feel as to how the new car sales fared for August when industry reports are made.
Looking at the overall changes and the level of those changes it is obvious of the additional choices when looking for needed used inventory. The number of vehicles getting adjusted each day declined slightly, by about 114 fewer each day. There were more changes within the trucks than the cars with an interesting note being that a greater percentage of increasing adjustments were within the trucks, but the overall average segment change amount was greater within the trucks.
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The cars' average segment change improved this past week to -$61 as related to -$78 the prior week. The weekly change is right in line with the year ago change of -$62. Another indicator of a slightly better car market is that seven of the ten segments had lower declining amounts than the prior week. Where five of the ten segments two weeks ago had declines of at least -.50%, this past week only one segment, the Entry Sporty Cars, hit that level at -.56%. If you are looking for a more stable segment, the Full-size Cars have led the way with the smallest declines for each of the past three weeks. This segment is solid transportation and the full –size versions could be getting additional attention as gas prices are fairly stable and well below year-ago levels.
The trucks brought some of the larger segment changes in quite some time and the overall segment change at -$71 was the largest weekly decline since the week ending November 2, 2012 at -$73. Supporting the level of changes saw thirteen of the fourteen truck segments have greater declines than the previous week with the exception being the Full-size Pickups with a small -$23 change. While the Full-size Pickups did well, six segments declined by -.50% or more with the largest dollar changing segments being the Full-size Crossovers and the Luxury SUVs. After a couple of years of more strength in the truck segments it might be time to readjust overall.
We will be looking at the numbers of the overall past monthly movement in the market during the next week and providing some insight, but for now we see the market as mostly expected.

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Contrary to opinion that the increasing popularity of music downloading will eventually make CD album and single sales obsolete, people still want to own hard-copy music and 92% of people said that CDs are their preferred music format.
The latest findings from Entertainment Media Research found that people buy legal downloads when the music they want is not available in-store, or to help them decide whether to buy a CD or not.
More than 60% of the 1,400 respondents said that they were likely to use legal music downloading to get hold of tracks because it was not in music stores, and over 50% said that they used legal downloads to get a few tracks from recent albums.
Getting hold of music quickly was another strong impetus for the use of music downloading, according to the survey.
"The CD continues to exert a very powerful emotional hold over legal downloaders," the study said. "When asked about buying CDs in the future, 80% of the sample claim that they will buy as many or more."
Earlier this week, The Darkness revealed that they would be selling chart-eligible copies their albums and singles to be downloaded directly from their website.
Phil Evans, principal policy adviser at the Consumers' Association, said: "There appears to be considerable evidence that the iTunes set-up is prejudiced against the UK public and distorts the very basis of the single market. If the OFT agrees it will be another example of the rip-off culture that the British public are often victims of."
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Two days prior to my c-section with my second baby I attended a bridal shower for my god-sister ( I have no idea how I even got dressed, I was anti-pants at that point) and the night before I gave birth I was putting the finishing touches on my subway art project! My husband came back from errands and found me kneeling on the floor in front of two 24 x 48 canvases and a jar of modge podge struggling to layout my design. It was a little tricky with the belly in the way but he was a trooper and came over to help me.
I was a crazy craft/project lady and felt the need to wash and fold ALL the laundry prior to our hospital stay. I was nuts even in my own opinion.

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You hear a lot in the news today about how automotive manufacturing is leaving the U. Well, one may want to also pause and reflect on the fact that this is happening as worldwide production is at an all-time high. In , there were 58 million vehicles produced. In , there was a total of 95 million vehicles produced. By , cars are projected to reach two billion, with most of the growth taking place in China and India.
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You will find this worker assembling bolts, using many different types of tools, and moving heavy parts. They use tools, machines, and their hands. Mechanics perform maintenance on a variety of automobiles.
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For the past year, the Gayming Podcast has been a regular feature here on Gayming hosted by our Editor, Robin. It brought together a group of awesome guests to chat about the latest news in the queer gaming world.
Now, the Podcast is getting bigger and better as it makes its debut LIVE on the Gayming Twitch channel!
Join Robin and new regular co-host Mia (Miabyte) as they are joined by guests from around the world to chat about the world of queer video games!
Gayming Podcast Live podcast starts this Sunday (November 15th), exactly one year on from when the podcast debuted. From then, the podcast will stream live every two weeks on Sundays at 9pm GMT (4pm ET & 1pm PT).
Each episode will be available to watch back on Twitch, but the audio from each episode will be captured and released on the usual Gayming Podcast channels – Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever good podcasts can be found!
On the debut episode of the Gayming Podcast Live, Robin and Mia are joined by streamer and co-founder of the Rainbow Arcade, Justin Moore, to talk about next gen consoles, the games they’re looking forward to on them, Justin’s streaming career and the work of the Rainbow Arcade.
Tune in Sunday, November 15th at 9pm GMT (4pm ET & 1pm PT) to the Gayming Magazine channel on Twitch.


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A Victorian pharmacist charged with misappropriating thousands of S8 tablets to feed his dependency, driven by chronic pain, has been reprimanded and suspended for 12 months
First registered in 1988, the pharmacist in question began self-medicating in 2011 due to a chronic pain condition.
The pharmacist, who had run his own pharmacy business between 2000 and 2007 with his wife, had a long-standing varicose vein medical condition that was ‘chronic’ and ‘extremely painful’, requiring multiple surgeries over many years.
It was in this context that he started self-medicating from common analgesics progressing to oxycodone.
During 2013 and 2014, the pharmacist was self-administering between 80mg and 200mg of oxycodone a day.
Things went from ‘bad to worse’ when he ultimately faced Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in December 2015 charged with serious criminal offences relating to self-supply and self-administration of prescription painkillers accessed by him during the course of his work as a pharmacist.
He was charged with and pleaded guilty to 15 rolled up charges, including the misappropriation of 839 Endone 5mg tablets, 515 Oxycontin 80mg tablets, 656 Oxycontin 40mg tablets, 84 Oxycontin 5mg tablets, 66 Oxynorm 10mg capsules, and 40 Physeptone 10mg tablets between 12 September 2011 and 20 September 2014, from four different pharmacies at which he was employed.
Altogether this added up to more than 2000 pills.
The pharmacist also pleaded guilty to four rolled up charges of supplying a Schedule 8 poison without authorisation (representing 55 breaches), four rolled up charges of knowingly making a false or misleading entry involving a Schedule 8 poison (representing 60 breaches), two rolled up charges of failing to keep records of transactions involving Schedule 8 poisons, four rolled up charges related to self-administering Schedule 8 poisons without a prescription, and one rolled up charge of possessing a drug of dependence without authorisation (representing 50 instances of possession).
On 9 December 2015, the pharmacist pleaded guilty to all charges and, without being convicted, was placed on a good behaviour bond.
The magistrate accepted that the pharmacist’s self-administration of drugs was not for gratuitous reasons but for purposes of controlling personal pain, and that he did not engage in conduct that specifically put members of the public at risk.
The pharmacist has not been practising as a pharmacist since 30 July 2015 after being restricted by the Pharmacy Board of Australia and, since April 2016, he has been working as a science teacher at a public secondary school.
He has also been attending ongoing psychological counselling and received some treatment with an addiction medicine specialist.
On 30 January 2018, the Pharmacy Board referred the pharmacist to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal seeking a finding of professional misconduct – to which the pharmacist agreed.
In a November 2018 hearing before the tribunal, the pharmacist gave “compelling evidence”, acknowledging his conduct and expressing “shame and regret”.
“We accept that he is now genuinely remorseful,” found the tribunal.
“He is horrified to reflect that during this period he kept medications returned to the pharmacy by patients. He accepts he had been in denial as to his addiction. He admitted his decision-making during this period was extremely poor.”
However they pointed out that even after the court proceedings, the pharmacist fell back into a cycle of drug abuse in 2016, which led to his photocopying prescriptions to obtain tramadol.
The tribunal also agreed with the magistrate’s closing remarks that the pharmacist held a position of responsibility in the community, and neglected that responsibility by supplying Schedule 8 poisons in contravention of the law.
They accepted that in the past few years he has made significant attempts to address his drug dependency and other issues.
“Our determinations should not be crushing. We accept that [the pharmacist] has now developed a strong degree of insight which was previously lacking … Our determinations should also not be seen in any way to minimise the serious nature of the conduct,” found the tribunal.
It ordered that the pharmacist be reprimanded and suspended for a period of 12 months from 29 November 2018.
Upon returning to practice, he will be required to undertake regular urine and hair drug screening; undertake treatment with treating practitioners; and undertake a program of education related to pharmacy practice and the law.
Pharmacists concerned about their own or a colleagues potential substance misuse can call the Pharmacists’ Support Service on 1300 244 910 (available every day of the year between 8am and 11pm AEDST) for non-judgemental support.

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Synopses & Reviews
A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical trip to the North Pole . . .and#160;and#160;and#160;Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the city atop the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish.and#160;and#160;and#160;For millions of readers worldwide, this mysterious journey to the North Pole has become a beloved classic. In this 30th anniversary edition, the inimitable artistry of Chris Van Allsburg is revealed in a never-before-seen fashion, with a new jacket design and expanded interior layout. Includes authorandrsquo;s note, downloadable audio read by Liam Neeson, and golden andquot;All Aboardandquot; ornament.and#160;and#160;and#160;
"Even the most hardened Santa doubters might find in The Polar Express the faith to believe again." American Bookseller
"As always, the forms are sculptured, the perspectives as dazzling as they are audacious, the colors rich and elegant, the use of light and shadow masterly." Horn Book Guide
"The Polar Express is magic indeed." The New York Times
"The sumptuous pastel effects-train lights seen through falling snow and a vertiginous overhead view, from Santa's sleigh, of his popular city-make this one of Van Allsburg's most treasured visions." Newsweek
"One couldn't select a more delightful and exciting premise for a children's book than the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve only to have Santa Claus sweep by and take him on a trip with other children to the North Pole. And one couldn't ask for a more talented artist and writer to tell the story than Chris Van Allsburg. Van Allsburg, a sculptor who entered the genre nonchalantly when he created a children's book as a diversion from his sculpting, won the 1986 Caldecott Medal for this book, one of several award winners he's produced. The Polar Express rings with vitality and wonder." Amazon.com
A beautiful edition, including downloadable audio read by Liam Neeson, to celebrate 30 years of the magical, timeless story about a little boyand#39;s train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa.
The Polar Express
is a treasured holiday tradition. This lavish gift set includes a CD audio recording read by Liam Neeson, a keepsake "All Aboard" ornament, and a note from author Chris Van Allsburg.
Awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1986, The Polar Express has sold more than 7 million copies, become a classic holiday movie, and been translated into stage productions that take place across the United States during the holiday season.
About the Author
Chris Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor Book for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. The author and illustrator of numerous picture books for children, he has also been awarded the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in childrens literature. In 1982, Jumanji was nominated for a National Book Award and in 1996, it was made into a popular feature film. Chris Van Allsburg was formerly an instructor at the Rhode Island School of Design. He lives in Rhode Island with his wife and two children.

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Andrea Chu Prec*
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Andrea Chu is a real estate agent with RE/MAX Westcoast. Andrea Chu has marketed homes in Seafair, Ironwood, Boyd Park, Woodwards, Brighouse, Steveston North in Richmond, Marpole in Vancouver West, and Metrotown, Central Park BS in Burnaby South. Check out Andrea Chu 's listings or office listings.
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SPARTANBURG — The American Heart Association recommends that you aim to eat less than 1,500 mg of sodium per day, but according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the following six popular foods can add high levels of sodium to your diet:
• Bread & Rolls
Some foods that you eat several times a day, such as bread, add up to a lot of sodium even though each serving may not seem high in sodium. Check the labels to find lower-sodium varieties.
• Cold Cuts & Cured Meats
One 2 oz. serving, or 6 thin slices, of deli meat can contain as much as half of your daily recommended dietary sodium. Look for lower-sodium varieties of your favorite lunch meats.
A slice of pizza with several toppings can contain more than half of your daily recommended dietary sodium. Limit the cheese and add more veggies to your next slice.
Sodium levels in poultry can vary based on preparation methods. You will find a wide range of sodium in poultry products, so it is important to choose wisely.
Sodium in one cup of canned soup can range from 100 to as much as much at 940 milligrams — more than half of your daily recommended intake. Check the labels to find lower sodium varieties.
A sandwich or burger from a fast food restaurant can contain more than 100 percent of your daily suggested dietary sodium. Try half a sandwich with a side salad instead.
These are some alternatives to put in your “salt” shaker:
• Salt-less Surprise
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Basil
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp lemon rind (or dehydrated lemon juice)
• Spicy Salt-less Seasoning
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp rosemary
• Pungent Salt Substitute
3 tsp basil
2 tsp savory
2 tsp celery seed
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp sage
2 tsp marjoram
1 tsp lemon thyme
• Herb Blend
1 tbsp marjoram
1 tbsp parsley flakes
2 tsp basil
1 tsp tarragon
1 tsp dill
Here’s a guide to what to use to get a meaty, salty, and sweet flavors in your food:
• Meaty — to suggest meaty flavor in foods, try adding sage, thyme, fennel, rosemary, garlic, onions, and vinegar.
• Salt — for a “salty” taste, try celery seed, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and hot spice such as chili powder and cayenne pepper.
• Sweet — when you want to sweeten food without the calories, try adding vanilla extract, almond spice, cardamon, nutmeg, mace, mint, ginger or cinnamon.
Other Spice Suggestions
• Mexican — chili powder, cumin, cilantro, oregano
• Oriental — ginger, rice, vinegar, fennel, curry powder, cilantro, hot mustard powder, horseradish, garlic, cayenne
• French — tarragon, nutmeg, chervil, wine
• Italian — oregano, basil, fennel, rosemary, onion, garlic, parsley, red pepper, wine, vinegar
• Indian — curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic, saffron, mint, cinnamon, cardamom, lemon, dill, paprika, black pepper, vinegar
This information was provided by the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.

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Influential public radio station KCRW has finally left the basement and entered its new home: a sparkling, 34,000-square-foot, three-story $21.7 million glass structure on the campus of Santa Monica College. Part of a $115 million development of its Center for Media and Design, it’s a glittering, shiny and massive step up from its previous studio — affectionately referred to as the dungeon — less than a mile away.
A beaming station President/GM Jennifer Ferro leads Variety on a tour of the new facility, designed by Clive Wilkinson, the South African-born architect whose notable work includes a number of the interiors at Googlepex, Google’s Silicon Valley home. Ferro is a 25-year KCRW veteran who started as an intern at the station, then learned the ropes from her legendary predecessor, Ruth Seymour (whom she succeeded in 2010), and she led the charge to monetize the new building. By adding high-ticket donors to the usual pledge drive, she managed to raise more than $50 million, with nearly half going to construction, and the rest allocated to new programming, distribution and technological updates. The names of the building’s major beneficiaries line the steps to the second floor — every single subscriber is inscribed on a wall that resembles the Vietnam War Memorial.
“There are only a handful of public radio stations that have made this kind of investment in creating a community center like this,” says Ferro. “And once you’ve tripled your studio spaces, you have to create programming to fill them.”
Most of KCRW’s 105 employees have been in the new offices for a little over a week, though certain sales and marketing personnel have been ensconced for a year. Like everyone else, KCRW music director and “Morning Becomes Eclectic” host Jason Bentley, who just broadcast his first show, is still getting used to the opulence of their new surroundings.
“You become accustomed to where everything was in the old studio,” says Bentley, a Boston native who has been at the station since 1992, hosting the EDM show “Metropolis,” then taking over as MD and morning host after Nic Harcourt left in December 2008. “My brain is working twice as hard thinking about where my back-up to the back-up is.”
KCRW’s move comes at a crucial time for terrestrial radio, which finds itself jockeying for attention as new, smart-car dashboards feature such add-ons as satellite radio, voice recognition and subscription streaming services like Spotify proliferate the automobile market. The station is also in a battle with competing NPR stronghold KPCC, which, with its all-talk format, leads KCRW in weekly audience (800,000 to 540,000) and members (73,000 to 45,000).
“As the budgets get bigger, the pressure feels more intense,” acknowledges Ferro. “The one thing we all want is to stay relevant and continue to find new sources of funding. We’ve all watched every arm of media get disrupted. It’s a very competitive market out there.”
With its 26 individual recording studios and a fully equipped theater dedicated to live performances and discussions (ample parking and proper load-ins are a major bonus and a far cry from roadies forced to lug amps across the campus and down the elevator), the KCRW Media Center is doubling down on its commitment to music, even as it features an array of specialty shows.
“Public radio used to be a favorite thing for politicians to attack, going back to Newt Gingrich calling us ‘a mouthpiece of the left,’ but things are changing,” says Ferro. “Because the poles are so wide apart, Public Radio is now in the middle, something even Republicans can support. It speaks to the role we play in our communities. We’re not just a newspaper or a jukebox. We reflect our listeners’ interests, with shows about books, food, film, the entertainment industry. And we now have the capacity to work in any digital format.”
KCRW was founded in 1945 as a way to train World War II veterans in the then-new technology of FM broadcasting — its call letters stand for College Radio Workshop. The station became a charter member of NPR in 1970, making Santa Monica College just the second community college to own a public radio station.
Bentley estimates he’s been on the air for 12 to 17 hours per week on KCRW for the last 27 years, so while he’s tickled to be working in a new building, it’s also been a time to assess his own career goals. “It’s nice, bright and sunny here,” he says. “Very impressive, very exciting… By far the biggest change for this station in its history.”
Bentley has been involved in planning for this moment for more than a decade, and last summer began some tinkering on the talent side, with the exit of longtime Sunday night contributor Gary Calamar, who joined another fellow KCRW alum Harcourt at Cal State Northridge’s KCSN.
The changes made Bentley think about his own future, even if he has no immediate plans. “To a certain extent, my mission has been accomplished here,” he says. “The significance of the move to this new physical space is not lost on me personally. It’s just a good time to take stock of my own growth trajectory. With this new chapter, it may be time for a new point of view here. It sounds arbitrary but I’ve always had a ten-year frame in mind, and I just marked that milestone.”
Of course, there’s still a lot on his plate at the moment to even contemplate anything else. “The key is building bridges to communities outside of our bubble,” he says about adding subscribers and listeners to the station. “Sometimes I feel we spend too much time preaching to the choir in our own echo chamber. We need to work harder to reach new audiences in this city by being scrappy, on the ground. We’re more than a radio station. We are part of the fabric of this city.”
Bentley’s next order of business is to secure a booking to launch the station’s glistening new performance space at a “virtual ribbon-cutting” in May. “Being here has been the privilege of a lifetime,” he adds. “I appreciate it all. I don’t want to take anything away from this sense of accomplishment we’re all enjoying right now. But I have to be honest about what’s going on in my mind about the future.”
Ferro is still pinching herself, the culmination of a long, much-delayed journey to her new surroundings. She calls the new open framework of the brand-spanking new KCRW Media Center a nod to the old days of working in one room, where if one of the 30 or so employees had something to report, they’d simply shout it out for everyone to hear.
“After everyone had unpacked their crates and sat at their desks, that’s when the tears started to flow,” she says. “The best part for me is when I can overhear people interacting and collaborating.”


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Can this help prevent teen suicide?
According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the second leading cause of death among adolescents and young adults is suicide. To combat this troubling statistic, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has announced the first update in 10 years to their medical guidelines on adolescent depression.
With as many as one in five teens suffering from undiagnosed and untreated depression, the AAP guidelines are aimed at pediatricians and other primary care providers, who are often in the best position to help.
“A lot of parents go to their pediatrician for the scraped knees and sore throats but don’t think of them when it comes to seeking help for emotional and behavioral issues,” Dr. Rachel Zuckerbot, one of the guidelines’ lead authors, said in a press release. “The American Academy of Pediatrics is supporting pediatricians, so they are prepared to identify and treat these types of issues.”
The guidelines are designed for youth ages 10 to 21. One of the new components is a recommendation of a universal adolescent depression screening for all kids over the age of 12.
“Depression is very common in adolescents. Our office already screens adolescents at every well visit,” says Dr. Andrea Kane, a pediatrician with Advocate Children’s Medical Group in Bloomington, Ill. “Often, teens will be more open and honest on paper screening questionnaires than to direct questions.”
Other recommendations in the guidelines include:
- A treatment team that includes the child, family and a mental health expert
- Education and screening tools to aid in assessment and diagnosis
- Counseling and other options for managing depression
- A treatment plan with goals for home, peer and school settings
- A safety plan, which includes the restriction of lethal risks (such as firearms) as well as emergency communication methods
“Suicide attempts and completion rates are far too high among teens,” says Dr. Kane.
Physicians can also look to the guidelines for direction on when to consult with mental health providers based on the severity of the disorder.
“There are often community mental health resources that families and physicians can consult to obtain the best possible care,” Dr. Zuckerbot said. “The earlier we identify teenagers who show signs of depression, the better the outcome.”
About the Author
health enews staff is a group of experienced writers from our Advocate Aurora Health sites, which also includes freelance or intern writers.

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WHO WE ARE
Welcome to Prestige Group Senior Housing and Healthcare Division
Prestige Group is the premier Senior Housing and brokerage firm.
We specialize exclusively on the sale, lease or financing of Senior Housing and Healthcare Facilities.
WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE DO;
We Specialize Exclusively in the Sale, Lease and Financing of Senior Housing and Healthcare Facilities;
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Independent Living Facilities
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Congregate Care Facilities
- Residential Care Facilities
- Memory Care Facilities
- Adult Residential Facilities
- Adult Day Care Facilities
- Mentally Impaired Care Facilities
- Behavioral Health Facilities
- Re-Habilitation Facilities
- Senior Apartments
- Medical Offices
- Treatment Centers
Teamwork, creativity, continued education, technology, cultivated relationships and a vigilant eye on market trends enable us to be on the forefront of the senior housing and healthcare industry.
As an independently owned and operated company, Prestige Group has the flexibility to meet the demands of the ever-changing market.
The focus of our business has evolved from our roots in land sales to full service commercial real estate brokerage.
An independently owned and operated company, Prestige Group has the flexibility to adapt to meet the needs of the ever-changing market.
Our areas of specialization have been carefully chosen. As a ``Boutique`` brokerage organization, we are certain of our abilities to be successful as well as confident about our continued growth in these asset types.
In 2000 we identified a need for specialized brokerage services for the Senior Housing and Healthcare industry. Prestige Group Senior Living and Healthcare Division was created to fill this need. Our team of specialists are dedicated to this market.
We have a national presence in the Senior Living and Healthcare Property market.
The senior population is rapidly growing in the United States. Per the U.S. census seniors are projected to comprise 20% of the entire population by 2030 with seniors controlling 60% of the wealth. This means there will be a continued demand for Senior Housing and Healthcare facilities.
With our depth of knowledge and expertise in this field, we are poised to continue our success in the future.
Richard Natow, President and Founder is true to the entrepreneurial spirit! After owning a successful marketing and advertising company Richard entered the real estate business and quickly developed a niche of selling land to builders and developers and marketing the new home developments. Richard understands the benefits of diversification and began investing in commercial and investment properties including senior housing. Richard founded Prestige Group in 1987. His diverse real estate background, including sales, marketing, investment and development gives him an understanding of the entire scope of the real estate industry. An open-door policy with management, sales and administration allows for a collaboration of ideas and problem-solving techniques to ensure a positive, success-oriented environment to benefit our clients. Being a principal in a Senior Housing facility gives him the unique, invaluable, perspective of understanding a transaction from all sides.
Joe Shallow, Vice President, specializes in the complex fields of Senior Housing and Healthcare properties as well as land development.
Joe is committed to building lasting relationships with his clients by ensuring he understands their ultimate goals.
A native of the Main Line of Philadelphia, Joe received a Bachelor of Science in Business with a Marketing Minor from Cabrini University. He has been a guest lecturer on entrepreneurship on the college level as well as a presenter at industry conferences.
Joe has earned the coveted and highly respected rank of Eagle Scout. He brings the same level of leadership, determination, resolve and integrity needed to become an Eagle Scout to his real estate profession.
SHELBY SIMMONS, Vice President of Operations, Project Coordinator is responsible for overall team coordination. She directs the marketing efforts, manages the administrative and settlement coordination departments to keep the transaction on track as well as being responsible for the financial administration of Prestige Group. With the unique perspective of having extensive corporate sales experience and being an experienced licensed real estate agent as well as having a BA in Communications with a concentration in advertising; Shelby’s well-rounded experience is advantageous to fulfilling our client’s goals of a successful transaction. In over 20 years at Prestige Group, Shelby has been involved in all facets of managing, marketing and coordination of projects. Shelby understands the complexities and nuances involved in Senior Housing and Healthcare sales. Her goal is to guide her team to provide our clients with personalized service and results-oriented solutions.
SAJAN SHAH, Sales Associate and Research Analyst focuses his time on sales and sales support for our senior sales force. He has hands-on experience in helping get a deal done; from detailed research, analysis and assessment of business opportunities as well as understanding clients’ goals and objectives. Local to the Philadelphia area, Saj earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business from Temple University. Saj is a crucial member of the Prestige Group Senior Housing and Healthcare Team.
Bob Cohen is our Senior Vice President and Director of Consulting and Finance. Prior to Bob’s appointment to Director of Consulting, he spent 10 years as Senior VP of the Commercial Brokerage Division. Bob, a licensed Real Estate Broker has a vast real estate background. He has extensive experience in negotiations, acquisition of all investment classes, financing, management, as well as substantial ownership Bob’s experience makes him uniquely qualified to direct our consulting division. He recognizes that every clients’ needs are unique and tailors the consulting process to their specific needs.
A consummate professional, Bob is a leader in the consulting field. His tenacity and dedication to helping his clients have always been his number one goal!
Debby Weinstein has a legal background which is a crucial component of her role as a Transaction Coordinator. Knowledge of the complex issues involved with property settlements is critical in the navigation of a successful transaction.
Disciplined, determined and highly organized, Debby possesses the necessary skills to effectively manage the transaction process.
Francine Brodeur-Pace, Executive Assistant, has the challenging job of balancing administrative duties, sales support, and graphic design/marketing projects as well as being at the center of it all!
Francine brings a diverse skill set to efficiently handle the variety of duties she encounters on a daily basis. She has a BFA in Advertising from Moore College of Art and over 25 years working in the design/marketing field. This along with her office management experience make Francine an integral part of the Prestige Group team.
Francine’s professionalism and gracious style is a benefit to our sales staff as well as our clients.
- WHO WE ARE
- WHAT WE DO
- Our MISSION
- OUR HISTORY
- OUR TEAM
Prestige Group’s Senior Housing Division is the premier Senior Housing and Healthcare Facilities brokerage firm.
We specialize exclusively in the sale, lease or financing of Senior Housing and Healthcare Facilities like:
• Independent Living Facilities
• Assisted Living Facilities
• Skilled Nursing Facilities
• Alzheimers/Dementia Facilities
• Senior Apartment Communities
• Medical Buildings
PRESTIGE GROUP is focused exclusively on the sale and lease of Senior Housing and Healthcare facilities.
We have an unparalleled reputation for providing our clients with superior service by way of our in-depth industry knowledge, local, regional and national relationships. Our goal is to have an understanding of our clients’ specific needs.
We bring our expertise and proven track record of successful transactions to the sale or purchase of our client’s facility. Our experience ranges from complex institutional sales, portfolio transactions as well as individual facilities. All of our deals are treated with the same level of professionalism, respect and confidentiality.
We understand the entire scope of issues affecting the Senior Housing market:
- Valuation of facilities
- Private pay Medicare vs. SSI
- Governmental regulations and licensing
- Creating upside potential for buyers
We are tenacious in championing and steering the transaction to a successful conclusion.
OUR EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE , RELATIONSHIPS & PROVEN MARKETING SYSTEM CREATE SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTIONS
Prestige Group’s Senior Housing Division offers comprehensive Seller Representation Services. From planning, positioning and marketing a facility, determining the value of the facility, identifying, soliciting and qualifying buyers in a bidding process, through negotiating the deal to the closing.
We represent companies and individuals in selling their facilities.
On behalf of our Sellers, we supervise the entire transaction procedure from first listing the facility through settlement.
We prepare and coordinate the execution of confidential agreements by potential Buyers.
We prepare and disseminate Offering Memorandum to potential Buyers as well as extensive target marketing.
We are an integral part of the negotiation process. We ensure that all contingencies are met and specifics handled in a professional as well as a timely manner.
We also oversee the escrow process.
With issues specific to this industry like governmental regulations, permits, zoning, and financing, Prestige Group’s Senior Housing Division understands how to navigate through the complex and often overwhelming bureaucracy.
Prestige Group’s Senior Housing and Healthcare Division offers comprehensive Buyer Representation. We recognize that every client is unique with their specific goals and objectives. On behalf of our Buyers, we assist in determining their purchase criteria. We do targeted acquisition searches to screen and evaluate acquisition opportunities that fit their price range, locale and other specific criteria.
We represent the Buyer’s best interest and will prepare and present offers to the Seller as well as assist in securing financing. We are an integral part of the negotiation and settlement process. We ensure that all contingencies are met and specifics are handled in a professional and timely manner. With issues specific to this industry like governmental regulations, permits, zoning and financing, we understand how to navigate through the complex and often overwhelming bureaucracy
Prerequisites for Home Buyers in New York State
- Prospective Clients Shall Furnish Identification
- Exclusive Broker Agreement is Not Required
- Pre-Approval for a Mortgage Loan and Proof of Funds is Required
Our Proven Marketing System Gives Us Local, Regional & National Reach
Prestige Group Senior Housing and Healthcare Division is dedicated to providing value-added professional services to our clients. Our approach to marketing a Senior Housing or Healthcare Facility is to be fully knowledgeable of the marketplace, potential buyers and goals of the Seller. Our years of developing relationships with decision-makers in the Senior Housing industry are central to the success of our successful marketing system.
AN INDIVIDUALIZED MARKETING PLAN IS DEVELOPED FOR EACH OF THE FACILITIES WE REPRESENT FOR SALE
- Pre-Market Evaluation
- Confidential Offering Memorandums
- Data Base of Senior Housing & HealthCare Related Operators, Investors, REITS, Attorneys and Consultants
- Target Marketing and Advertising
- Online Showings
- Facility Showings
In addition, we work closely with our Multi-Family and Land divisions to fully serve the needs of our client which include:
- Sales of Excess Land
- Site Selection for New Developments and Projects
- Acquisition or Sale of Operating Facilities via Alternate Means like Joint Venture, Investors, Sale Lease Backs, etc.
Our dedication to the Senior Housing and Healthcare Market enables us to deliver successful results to our clients. Through our national, regional and local relationships, we are deeply connected to the industry and can see movement in the market as well as identify trends as they develop. We have a full view of the market and are able to identify possible opportunities and as well as potential pitfalls. We are fully immersed in each transaction. With tens of millions of dollars in transaction value experience, we know how to properly value a facility. We often net our clients more than they had anticipated. We are committed to the development and retention of successful relationships with our clients.
We understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality in the sales process of senior housing and healthcare facilities. We work hard to preserve the confidentiality of a facility as we don’t want to compromise a facility’s reputation and value with its residents, patients, their families, staff and the community.
We understand that Seller’s want their facilities exposed to as wide an audience as possible. We tightly control the dissemination of information. Our confidential sales process strikes the balance between confidentiality and market exposure.
Due to the confidential nature of this industry, we invite you to contact us for a confidential conversation regarding your needs.
Richard Natow | President
Joe Shallow | Vice President
⌲We are Entrenched in the Market
⌲We are Experienced
⌲We have a Proven Track Record of Success!
Due to the confidential nature of this industry,
please contact us for a list of facilities for sale.
CONFIDENTIALITY & DISCLAIMER
This Oﬀering Memorandum has been prepared by Prestige Group (hereafter known as Prestige) and, does not purport to be all-inclusive. All projections have been developed by Prestige, the Owners and designated sources and are based upon assumptions relating to the general economy, competition and other factors beyond the control of Prestige or the Owners, and therefore are subject to variation. Prestige, Owners and its employees disclaim any and all liability for inaccuracies, representations and warranties, expressed and implied, contained in, or for omissions from Oﬀering Memorandum or any other written or oral communication transmitted or made and we expect prospective purchasers to exercise due diligence to verify all information.
The Owners reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to reject any and all expressions of interest or oﬀers regarding the Property at any time with or without notice. The Owners shall have no legal commitment or obligation to any entity making an oﬀer to purchase the Property unless and until a written agreement of sale for the purchase of the Property has been fully executed, delivered and approved by the Owners and its legal counsel. Prestige is not authorized to make any representations or agreements on behalf of Owners.
By accepting this Oﬀering Memorandum, Buyer agrees (I) to hold and treat it in the strictest of conﬁdence, (II) not to disclose the oﬀering Memorandum or any of its contents to any other entity (except outside advisors retained by you) without the prior written authorization of the Owners or Prestige (III) not to use the Oﬀering Memorandum or any of the contents in any fashion or manner detrimental to the interest of the Owners or Prestige.
In consideration for this introduction, Buyer agrees that should Buyer enter into negotiations or agreements with respect to the Property the same shall be done through Prestige. In the event that Buyer violates this Agreement, both Prestige and Owner(s) shall be entitled to all remedies provided by law, including, but not limited to, injunctive relief and damages. In the event that Buyer disclosed the availability of this property to a third party and this third party or the Buyer purchases the above Property without Prestige, then Buyer in addition to the remedies speciﬁed herein, will responsible for the payment of Prestige’s commission.
Buyer acknowledges that they are working with Prestige as Exclusive Broker and Buyers are not represented by any other real estate broker or agent. Buyer also agrees that they will not contact Owner or Owner’s Employees directly or indirectly under any circumstances. Additional information and an opportunity to inspect the Property will be made upon request to Prestige.
Prestige, understands and acknowledges that if the Potential Buyer is a “publicly traded company” on the New York Stock Exchange, and that the existence of discussion regarding Potential Buyer’s interest in the Potential Trans- action may be material non-public information about Potential Buyer. Prestige, Owner and their respective aﬃliates and Representatives will comply with all federal and state securities laws as they relate to the purchasing or selling of securities of Potential Buyer after receipt of material non-public information about Potential Buyer.
“PRESTIGE GROUP GIVES BACK”
Prestige Group is dedicated to the values of dignity, equality and opportunity.
We put our values into action through our “Prestige Group Gives Back” program.
We sponsor various philanthropic projects to help those in our community.
Our projects include:
⌲ Preparing and Serving Food at Homeless Shelters
⌲ Holiday Toy Drives
⌲ School Supply Drives
⌲ Martin Luther King Day of Service Projects
We encourage our staff to volunteer in our programs as well as those in the community.
We feel it is our responsibility to be a socially conscious, aware and active corporate citizen.
321 S. Valley Forge Rd
Devon, PA 19333
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"Whew! Are we ever glad to have sold Mannco! Thank you, thank you and thank you for selling it for us. We really appreciate the professional, thoughtful and thorough way you handled the sale."
"I'm writing to thank you for your assistance with the sale of Brightfield, a 146 bed ALF which was developed by the Quaker Group almost 20 years ago. Your communication skills & attention to detail were key components to making the sale smooth & successful. We look forward to working with you on other asset dispositions."
"Now that settlement of our newly acquired 65 bed assisted living facility is completed, we wanted to commend and thank you for an excellent job as our Buyer representative. You took the time to understand our acquisition requirements and then do a comprehensive search to find a facility that fit our criteria. We have dealt with national firms and have never received the personalized service, attention to detail and expertise that we received from you and Prestige Group."
"I appreciated your patience and found your council to be invaluable; through it all you were able to get me very close to my, (dream), asking price. You demonstrated an unwavering work ethic supported by constant communication which brought the deal to a close. There's no doubt in my mind that your sincerity and concern were genuine and I thank you."


The Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra which was the company’s one of the flagship phones was launched with Android 6.0 Marshmallow out-of-the-box. Since then it has only been upgraded to Android 7.0 Nougat. However, now finally, it has received the Android 8.1 Oreo. Though, this Android version is not the latest one, considering that many phones have received Android Pie, this is still good news.
As we all know the Android 8.1 Oreo enhances the RAM power for devices which have 1GB or less RAM. This leads to smooth working of apps as data overload gets curbed. Also, Google Play gives greater preference to devices with higher Android versions. Thus, ZenFone 3 Ultra owners will be more prone to the availability of latest apps. Plus, the new hardware feature which comes with this version lets you target the distribution of your apps to normal or low-RAM devices through Google Play.
Considering that Asus has updated many of its smartphones to Android Pie, the ZenFone 3 Ultra is tad bit behind in the Android update race. But better late than never. To recall, the Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra was among the first devices to feature a 6.8-inch full HD IPS display with a 4K TV Grade image processor. The screen resolution is 1,080×1,920 pixels and it comes with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The dimensions of the phone are 186.4×93.9×6.8mm and it weighs 233grams.
The Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 652 octa-core processor. 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM are its two RAM variants and internal storage options include 32GB, 64GB and 128GB. There is a microSD card slot, which can expand the storage by up to 256GB. Camera consists of a primary rear sensor of 23MP and a secondary sensor up front 8MP that is meant for selfies. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, WiFi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, FM Radio and USB 2.0.
Fingerprint, accelerometer and gyro are few of its sensors. The Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra is powered by a 4,600mAh non-removable battery. Colour options of the phone include glacier silver, titanium gray and metallic pink.
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Every workload is unique and you need different types of instances on the Cloud. Unlike ON-PREM data centers, you can’t customize the instance shapes based on your requirement in the cloud. You need to figure out the right T-shirt size instance for your workload.
Here are the EC2 instance types available in AWS.
1. General purpose
2. Compute optimized
3. Memory Optimized
4. Accelerated computing
5. Storage optimized
General purpose instances provide the balanced specs of compute, memory, storage and networking resources. If you need to host CPU intensive workloads, choose “Compute Optimized” instances (C-series instances). Some of the applications require less CPU cycles but process large sets of data. In that case, Memory optimized instances are the right fit (R & X series instances). Storage optimized instance types are primarily used to host workloads which require high local storage with low latency to perform random I/O operation.
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To know more about the EC2 instances type, checkout [here](https://aws.amazon.com/ec2/instance-types/)


Join The Rock Station’s Bob Cupp and Utah Burgess of Shady Lady Productions as they bring you all the latest and greatest in home-grown music. Each week they chat with local artists, share their latest songs, and discuss the local music scene.
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Join us tonight as we celebrate our 400th episode of the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show at 7pm on The Rock Station 97.7 fm (stream live at www.977Rocks.com). We’ll share a couple of memories and feature a bunch of music tonight including some live in-studio performances. Tonight’s artists are: Chet Vincent and The Big Bend, FolkHammer, Alex Matson, Lyle Borger, Noble Hops Music, Miss Freddye’s Home Cookin’ Trio, Washboard Tony and Son, Castashadow, Cathy Stewart, Samantha Sears Music, Jonah Baybrook, and Rob Williams and The Bluesdrivers.


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Hollywood actor gives his support to Norfolk toddler battling cancer
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A Hollywood actor has given his support to a Norfolk boy battling cancer.
Norwich born actor Sam Claflin, 32, shared four-year-old Harry Deeba's story on Twitter to his 968,000 followers.
Harry, from Taverham, Norwich, was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma. Half of patients relapse resulting in a one in 10 survival rate.
Parents, Carly Howes and Ali Deeba, are trying to raise £239,000 to send Harry to New York to take part in a vaccine trial that could stop the cancer from returning.
On Twitter Mr Claflin said: 'Harry, the hero, is nearing the end of his frontline treatment, and soon should be rid of this aggressive cancer.
'They need to raise some money by the end of April, to get access to a vaccine that shows promising signs of reducing the chances of relapse.'
Neuroblastoma is a cancer of the nervous system.


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SAO PAULO (AP) — Previous President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the entrance-runner heading into Brazil’s presidential election in October, was married Wednesday in a ceremony that experienced a political touch.
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It was the 3rd relationship for Lula, as he is recognized to Brazilians. His two earlier wives — Maria de Lourdes da Silva and Marisa Leticia — died.
Lula began his romance with his new spouse, nicknamed Janja, in 2017, when he was in jail following corruption convictions that were being afterwards overturned by Brazil’s Supreme Courtroom.
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Lula’s bio on social media channels was immediately up to date to insert that he is now “Janja’s partner.”
The wedding’s area in Sao Paulo was kept key right up until Wednesday afternoon owing to fears of protests by Bolsonaro supporters, as have other functions attended by Lula. Guests integrated politicians, old mates of the pair and artists, like Grammy award winner Gilberto Gil.
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GRACE COTTAGE, Entire home, is a well appointed Mountain Retreat, with attention paid to even the smallest detail to ensure your stay is as comfortable & relaxing as possible. Located in a quiet, sleepy residential avenue away from the busy tourist area of Katoomba.
This Blue Mountains sanctuary is only a 5 minute drive to Katoomba Town Centre & all the attractions of this majestic World Heritage listed area. The fully self-contained accommodation has gas central heating throughout (including bathrooms) to keep you cosy & warm during the chilly months.
There are 4 bedrooms, (Sleeping 6 people) 2 bathrooms, Main with Bathtub, & 3rd Toilet in Laundry.
Bedroom 1 Queen Bed with En-suite, Walk-In Robe and Ceiling Fan
Bedroom 2 Double Bed with Built-in Robe & Tower Fan
Bedroom 3 KING SINGLE Bed - with Built-in Robe & Pedestal Fan
Bedroom 4 - KING SINGLE Bed with Built-In Robe
(KING SINGLE beds are larger than the standard single bed).
PORTABLE COT available on request (`Baby Love, Mascot)' cot bedding not supplied.
All beds have electric blankets & high quality bedding with bedside lamps & clock radios. All linen and Sheridan Bath towels supplied. Hairdryers in each bathroom & toiletries such as soap, shampoo etc provided.
A large well-equipped kitchen with all the necessary appliances, including dishwasher and microwave, also contains plenty of utensils, pots, pans, mixing/serving bowls as well as a Sunbeam Sandwich Press for a quick easy meal. Complimentary Twining's and Planet Organic teas are provided, also a Coffee Plunger & Robert Timm's plunger coffee, or a hot chocolate if you prefer.
Honey, jams and marmalade are also provided for breakfast and snacks as are staples such as salt, pepper, sugar and cooking oil and you are welcome to eat any food from the pantry.
There are informal dining areas throughout as well as a formal lounge and dining area, or use the Weber gas barbecue to enjoy a meal dining outside in the secure courtyard.
Spend time reflecting in the Australian Native garden, you may hear the kookaburras laughing in the gum trees, or pick some fresh herbs from the herb garden available for guests to use on this lovely 1/4 acre block. The large back garden is securely fenced and ideal for children to play.
On site EXERCISE STUDIO suitable for Yoga/Pilates/Stretching/Meditation equipped with mini-trampoline, Fit-ball, hand weights, resistance bands, mats and rollers.
Separate office with desk and office chair, library of books and traditional board games.
Large light filled north facing sunroom to relax in, with a coffee table book or magazine. There is a 40 inch LED TV and FOXTEL (CABLE TV) is provided.- You can unwind with a DVD from the library in the family room, on one of the reclining lounges, or maybe enjoy a movie, at the United Cinema Complex, The Edge, Great Western Highway Katoomba, only a 5 minute drive away.
Laundry is fully equipped with washer and dryer, and an extra toilet, and there are ironing facilities available.
You and your guests are the only people who will have access to the entire house during your stay.
Interaction with guests
I am able to be contacted at any time, should you have any
questions, either by phone or text.
Other things to note
An `Ikea' baby HIGH CHAIR and a `Baby Love Mascot' Portable COT are available, free of charge. Please bring your own bedding for the cot.
Unfortunately Grace Cottage is not available for parties. Although the house is professionally cleaned it is expected that guests leave the property as they found it.
Any damages to the property will be charged to the guest - the property is inspected after each visit. No smoking is allowed at the Cottage and sorry, but no pets.
Among my many passions in life, spending time in the beautiful Blue Mountains and being able to provide a lovely home away from home for my guests to enjoy, is top of the list. This vast and magical region is the only one of its kind on earth and despite having visited here since childhood there is always something new to discover. Health and fitness is another passion, and the many picturesque hikes and walks suit me perfectly as does the dedicated exercise studio at Grace Cottage. Guests who want to maintain their fitness regimes whilst on holidays be it, Yoga, Pilates or stretching or just time out for Meditation are well catered for.
Communication is important to me, I like to be upfront about everything that is being offered at Grace Cottage and encourage my guests to call/text/email me with any questions they may have before and during their stay. Other passions include reading, music, movies, studying languages and cooking delicious organic meals with fresh produce from the garden. Favourite holiday destination (other than the Blue Mountains of course) is Hawaii. My motto? Maintaining your health and fitness can be expensive, but getting seriously ill isn't cheap either!

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Let’s start with a disclaimer: I am a beginner. Calligraphy is something I dabbled in years ago, and whatever skills I accrued then were lost somewhere between the birth of my first child and the birth of my third. I’m not good (yet), but love to play and learn. I feel like I’m starting from ground zero, and am obsessed with the pros like Missy Briggs (@m2bstudio) and King Blotto III (@kingblottothethird). In my quest to improve, I sought the appropriate tools: decent pens for writing decently. Allow me to present the Faber-Castell Pitt Calligraphy pens!
These pens are beautiful. They glide on the paper and do not smear or bleed, at least not as far as I’ve seen. The ones I have come with a 2.0 mm chisel nib.
The best part of this pen 3 pack was the Calligraphy Lettering Guide. It’s like they knew I was on a mission to begin lettering again and gave me a leg up. The Guide has step-by-step directions for the Simple Roman Alphabet (capital and lower-case), and the Simple Italic Alphabet (capital only). The Guide contains hacks for the tricky letters and recommended pen angles, 20° – 45° angles depending on the letter, stroke, and style.
I like these pens, and am so happy to renew my calligraphy pursuits with this particular instrument!
These pens are available at JoAnne‘s so you can walk in, shop, and have instant gratification; or Amazon if you prefer to shop from your kitchen table silently in your jammies during the wee hours of the morning while your coffee brews.
Surely I’m not the only one.
I cannot identify any negatives to these pens, but, perhaps if I was more skilled in the practice I’d be able to give some downsides. As a rookie, these pens are fantastic!
Have you used the Pitt Calligraphy pens from Faber-Castell? What did you think?

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Bruce Family Farm
Danny Bruce and Sandie Troop run Bruce Family Farm in Bridgetown, NS. We talked with Danny about their organic beef operation.
Tell us about your farm.
This farm has been in the family since 1788 - I’m a 6th generation farmer planning for the 8th generation! We have a large woodlot and about 150 acres of pasture and hay fields. Our focus is on organic beef which is 100% grass-fed. We also raise sheep and chickens but they aren’t certified organic. We’re always on the lookout for new opportunities - in the past we’ve grown grain for milling, made jam, and grown a variety of vegetables. We still grow some grain but now it goes into feeding the chickens. In addition to organic beef, we offer garlic and potatoes, eggs and hand-dyed yarn.
Why did you become certified organic?
We wanted our product to stand out from the rest. Being certified organic means animals are raised according to the organic standards and that’s something I want to represent. Organic is also a regulated term. There are a lot of marketing buzzwords, like “natural” and “regenerative”, that are not regulated and don’t mean much. Unfortunately, the majority of consumers are unaware. There’s a core group that understands what organic is all about but we need to put a whole lot more effort into consumer education. People need to understand what they’re eating and make healthy food a priority.
What's been your biggest challenge?
The biggest challenge is that farming is undervalued. Farmers are producing food, an essential product, but they are not getting the recognition nor the return they deserve. My kids are interested in the farm but they see the amount of work, the stress, the low returns and as a result, they’re pursuing off-farm jobs. It’s also tough to reach the customers willing to pay the premium for quality organic food, especially in this time of inflation when people are looking for cheaper food alternatives.
Another challenge as an organic livestock farmer is the lack of accessible abattoir facilities. There’s a general shortage of local slaughter facilities in Nova Scotia but it’s even more challenging because organic producers have to meet the processing requirements set out in the organic standards.
What gets you out of bed in the morning?
Well, I’m over 60 so I can tell you what puts me to bed at night - exhaustion! But I do wake up hopeful. Plus the animals need to be fed. Our animals are part of the family and there’s always lots to do. The farm is bigger than just me.
Where can people buy your products?
You can buy certified organic beef by calling Danny directly (902-665-2119 or 902-526-2728) or visiting him at the Annapolis Royal Farmers’ Market on Saturdays. Beef deliveries to Halifax and other locations can be arranged.

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