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Things I liked:This is a decent and economical pistol for anyone that wants to practice target shooting and plinking in their back yard. Things I would have changed:The adjustments for the back sight are not smooth. The up and down is labelled, but the windage is not, so you have to fiddle with it to figure out how to properly adjust it. I put some masking tape on the barrel near the sights to help me remember which way to turn the windage adjustement knob. The back sights don't seem that solid, either, like I'm not sure if they will move around on me after some shooting. What others should know:This pistol came out of the box looking and feeling fairly dirty. I wasn't sure it was a keeper at first. After giving it a good cleaning the accuracy improved quite a bit. After a couple hundred rounds the trigger is starting to loosen up some, which is nice, cuz it was fairly stiff at first. If you don't like it right out of the box first give it a cleaning and then put a couple hundred rounds through it, then see how you feel.


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Pourakhi, an organization established by women returnees in 2003, has collected more than 1,700 case studies on returnee women migrant workers in Nepal. This paper delves into 307 of these, as well as a consultation with 14 returnee migrant women from 14 districts, to better understand the reintegration process. Rather than focusing on a (necessary) critique of labour markets and on the high human, social and financial costs of migration, this study aims at giving voice to the subjectivities of migrant women in Nepal, as less attention has been paid to this aspect. It unpacks their reasons for undertaking international migration and their struggle for capability to secure a livelihood in the context of globalization.
This paper was produced for UN Women’s flagship report Progress of the World’s Women 2018 to be released as part of the UN Women dicussion paper series.

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Individuals with diabetes are at high risk for food borne illness due to their compromised immune system.
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There’s nothing more important than keeping your family safe from food poisoning. Food poisoning is an illness caused by bacteria found in contaminated food. Take the Partnership for Food Safety Education’s Fight BAC!® Challenge to see how much you know about food safety.
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The Intensivist shortage: Is there a way around it?
In the ICU, the numbers just don't add up. There is a significant shortage of intensive care specialists, and despite efforts by hospitals to recruit more intensivists, there are not enough to provide quality care to intensive care unit patients. And according to one study, “the shortage of full-time intensivists is most likely 5-10 times more pronounced” than it is generally considered to be - because “the bulk of CCM board certificates are allocated to part-time physicians.” While a part-time intensivist is better than none, it is far from an ideal situation.
To cope with the lack of intensivists, hospitals have tried numerous solutions – but a UK study indicates that anything less than having an ideal number of intensivists on staff in ICUs (the study says that number is 7.5) is detrimental to patients' well-being. But perhaps technology could help bridge the gap in the ICU. Big data, machine-learning systems that can parse a patient's history could provide insights to intensivists that will indicate which patients need the most attention.
It's one solution for a shortage that will get worse before it gets better, according to the AMA. In a brief to the U.S. Supreme Court against a travel ban to and from eight countries (since upheld by the Court), the AMA says that the US cannot afford to keep out any qualified physicians who wish to immigrate here.
“Over the next several decades, the percentage of older Americans will increase, with patients needing care for a variety of chronic health conditions such as heart disease, cancer, emphysema, stroke, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease,” the brief states.
“The risk of a pandemic is also growing, given that infectious diseases can spread around the globe in a matter of days due to increased urbanisation and international travel. These conditions pose a threat to America’s health security—the nation’s preparedness and resilience in the face of incidents with health consequences.” Clearly, all those conditions could land a patient in the ICU.
The reasons for the shortage are well-known in the medical community. Suffice to say that a 2016 study indicates that as many as nearly half of the 10,000 critical care physicians in the US, along with a third (25% - 33%) of the 500,000 critical care nurses, “are reporting severe burnout” - far more than in other specialties. Among physicians specialising in paediatric critical care, that number was over 71%.
In fact, burnout among intensivists are among the same reasons doctors choose “easier” specialties – complicated cases, intensive work schedules, overarching responsibility, and the difficult atmosphere of working in ICUs, where patients are often deathly ill. If doctors are leaving because of these reasons, it's no wonder that getting new ones to fill the shortage is proving challenging.
How should hospitals cope with this situation? Various solutions have been proposed, among them accelerated training programmes for physicians from other specialties as intensive care specialists; substituting nurse practitioners for physicians, to assist when intensivists are unavailable; and the increased use of telemedicine in ICUs to enable patients to more easily be “seen” by an intensivist when one is not available in the unit itself, in the case of an off-hours emergency, etc.
While incentives for training could arguably bring more doctors to take on the mantle of intensive care as a specialty, professional physicians arguably have many options they can choose from – which can be complicated, so relying on incentives to solve the problem is probably not a good move.
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The latter two solutions are certainly helpful – but all would agree that having actual intensivists providing the ideal coverage for ICU patients would be the best solution. Anything less means that patients aren't getting the best possible care. If an intensivist is available only part of the time and/or has to offload responsibilities to colleagues or technology, it means the patient is not getting the continuity of care that is important to their recovery.
Given that at this time it appears that getting sufficient intensivist coverage in ICUs is impossible, the question is what the best way is to utilise what time/skills we do have with available intensivist manpower. How do we make the most of what we have? One way is with big data, which can effectively supplement the knowledge and experience of an intensivist.
One of the tasks of an intensivist is to gauge what a patient needs in terms of treatment. One reason a patient is in the ICU is because they are quite ill – and unstable – and will likely need quick intervention at some point. ICU patients are generally connected to a slew of machines, which collect data about their condition in real time. Those data reflect what is happening right now. But the data could also be a predictor of what is likely to happen to the patient in a few hours, or the next day. A fever, a drop in blood pressure, or even more prosaic symptoms – changes in heart rate, breathing rate, etc. - often presage a significant change in the condition of the patient.
Often, an experienced intensive care specialist will be able to look at those results and realise that “something” is happening – but even the best intensivist cannot monitor a patient 24/7. But a machine learning-based big data analytics system could do that, using its analysis to understand what that “something” is, or could turn into.
By examining the current situation of a patient, the system could check those symptoms against those of profiles of patients suffering from the same conditions – gathered from thousands of previous cases. The indicators would provide useful data about what could be expected in the patient's case, based on that profile.
If the current situation indicates that the current symptoms are moving in a direction that will soon produce a deterioration in the situation of the patient, staff can quickly move to alleviate the problem, if it can be treated.
The system checks thousands of data points each second, monitoring them as they fluctuate – far more than any human physician could. Thanks to its machine-learning component, the system also gets smarter as it processes more patients. Thus, it hones its “skills” by analysing the condition of a patient at any specific time, and comparing it to their condition later on. As it gathers more data, the system becomes better at making predictions.
In life – and especially in the ICU – knowledge is power. ICUs, already strained as they attempt to provide care adequate for the patients that are in the unit, find themselves behind the eight ball. They need qualified staff, but cannot find them.
Equipped with a machine learning-based big data system, ICUs will be able to compensate for the lack of personnel, improve patient results and reduce the mortality rate. This system is actually especially suited for ICUs, where patients are by definition sicker and in greater need of full attention. With a machine learning-based big data analysis system, ICUs get the extra “eyes” they need to help their patients move out of the ICU – and, hopefully, well enough to get out of the hospital.
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The anti-hail flat net system has a metal rope structure holding the net from upside. The perimetral anchors – lateral ones in particular – must be able to hold the weight of hail grains and gusts of wind. Also available with anti-uv nets for shading systems. View more covering structures.
This is the usual covering system for orchards, widely used in Italy. The structure has a low cross-rope to which the truss wire holding the net is fixed. Also available with anti-uv nets installed. View more covering structures.
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New integrated anticracking system for protecting cherry trees and soft peel fruits against rain. The covering system is “integrated” in the sense that the whole field is covered by water-repellent syntethic cloth. View more covering structures.
This covering system has been widely used in French plantations and now in the most part of European orchards. The single row net makes each row separated from the rest of the plantation and guarantees an excellent protection of all the trees. A recent innovation combines anti-rain and anti-insect features. It is used mostly in cherry plantations, berry fruit and kiwi plantations with the addition of cloth-supporting archs on the upper side. View more covering structures.
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Accessing Report Cards
It is hard to believe the first semester of the 2016-2017 school year is behind us! For the Quarters 2 and 3, you will access your child’s grades at home via Home Access Center. Paper report cards will not be sent home in January or March. Quarter 4 paper report cards will be sent home in May.
How do parents access and start the Home Access Center log-in process?
Step 1: Go to www.hudson.k12.oh.us
Step 2: Click on the button for Home Access Center, located on at the top of the main page or each building web page.
Step 3: Parent Log-in: enter your assigned parent username and password. Once you are logged-in you may select your own password and create your security questions. (The username assigned must remain the same.)
Step 4: Follow the prompts.
What should I do if I need help registering in my Home Access Center?
Please call the Helpdesk during school hours at 330-653-1400 or email HACSupport@hudson.edu .
What should I do if I don’t have access to the internet?
The Hudson Public Library has computers with internet access which are available to the public. Students have access to computers in the media center and in the classrooms. We recommend you work with your child’s teachers to develop a plan that is best for your family.

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It’s definitely the best sounding song out of all the new ones we have heard so far!
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Went to see them last night and they were great! The new unreleased album tracks are certified bops, especially If You’re Too Shy. I need to hear...
This is devastating, I hope she has found peace now. My thoughts are with her friends and family.
How strange, mine has songs I haven’t even listened to before. Oh well.
When I look at screenshots of other people’s it’s the same as on my Spotify?
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We have previously published our own articles and referenced others on this website regarding the hazards of dealing with debt settlement companies. THE HIDDEN RISKS OF DEBT SETTLEMENT PLANS The debt settlement industry has taken a hit as federal and state government regulators have pursued civil enforcement actions and levied fines against some of the debt – settlement participants. DEBT SETTLEMENT: HOW IT WORKS AND RISKS YOU FACE Many of these companies have now rebranded themselves as debt negotiation companies, which offer almost the exact same service but with a new name. The proliferation of these debt negotiation companies is primarily driven by targeted marketing, and not actual results.
Some of these companies are discovered by consumers who are researching alternatives to bankruptcy. But in many instances the debt negotiation company will contact the consumer directly, usually because the consumer has volunteered their personal information to a third party, such as a free credit report website. THE PRICE TO BE PAID FOR OBTAINING YOUR “FREE” CREDIT SCORE Debt negotiation agencies subscribe to receive the personal information, and then evaluate the credit reports to determine whether or not the consumer could be a candidate for a debt negotiation plan. Armed with the information that the consumer voluntarily provided as part of their free credit report, the debt negotiation company can tailor a specific marketing strategy to lure the unwary consumer.
The debt negotiation company will promise that they can collect a monthly payment from the consumer and then negotiate with their creditors to accept reduced balances and satisfaction of the debt. ARE CREDIT CARD COMPANIES REQUIRED BY LAW TO ACCEPT LESS THAN THE AMOUNT OWED? Once the consumer enrolls, the debt negotiation company will then send a letter to the creditors informing them to stop sending communications to the consumer, and instead to address those to the debt negotiation company. Given that the debt negotiation companies instruct their clients not to make payments to creditors who will allegedly be part of the program, almost all the debts will be in default shortly after the consumer has enrolled in the plan.
In response to these initial contact letter we have found that several of the larger banks will immediately file lawsuits against the consumer if the debt has gone into default. The debt negotiation company may promise legal representation in the event that a lawsuit is filed by one of the subject creditors, but what they usually provide is only a template for a response that the consumer has to fill out and file on their own. No actual legal representation is provided either for responding to the lawsuit or appearing in court. Eventually, that creditor will obtain a judgment against the consumer which they can use to garnish their wages or bank account. GARNISHMENT
When a prospective client comes to our office with multiple lawsuits filed against them, it is almost always because they had enrolled with a debt settlement company or debt negotiation company. The most shameful aspect of the debt negotiation industry is that they are preying on people who are trying to manage their debts instead of avoid them. Almost always the end result is that the consumer is in worse shape after enrolling in the plan, being in default on all of their unsecured debt, facing legal action, and with bankruptcy as the only option. IF A CREDITOR HAS A JUDGMENT AGAINST ME, CAN THEY TAKE MY SOURCES OF INCOME? They may also have lost thousands of dollars in fees for services that yielded no results.
At Leiden and Leiden, P.C., we offer a free bankruptcy consultation for prospective clients in the areas that we serve. WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR FIRST VISIT TO A BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY We are always willing to suggest a non – bankruptcy alternative if there is one available. If you find yourself in a situation where your existing credit card and personal loan debt has become difficult to manage, please contact us to meet with one of our experienced bankruptcy attorneys.
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‘Southern Charm’ star Thomas Ravenel headed to trial for sexual assault case
The sex assault case against “Southern Charm” star and former South Carolina treasurer Thomas Ravenel is going to trial.
The Post and Courier reports a judge ruled Monday that the case will proceed. The 56-year-old reality television star was arrested in September on assault and battery charges, accused of sexually assaulting a former nanny in May.
Charleston Police Detective Christopher Malinowski told the court the woman said a seemingly intoxicated Ravenel tried to forcibly remove her clothes and fondled her. She told authorities he then shoved his penis in her face before she was able to flee.
Malinowski said the woman photographed her injuries, but the photo quality wasn’t good enough for officers to see visible injuries.
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Employees at Kickstarter, a crowdfunding platform, voted to join a labor union Tuesday. The move comes nearly 11 months after the employees publicly announced their plans to unionize in March 2019. In a 46 to 37 vote, employees approved the vote to join a chapter of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), marking a historic first for white collar tech workers.
The move signals a shift in labor organizing among white-collar tech workers — a group that includes programmers, who have been historically resistant to finding solidarity among their fellow workers, and more often seem to sympathize with management. That culture of work could perhaps be changing.
The union, Kickstarter United, will now be formally recognized by company management.
"It's been a long journey, but now the real work is ahead of us," Kickstarter United said on Twitter. "And to all tech and creative workers looking to fight for your rights, this is only just the beginning!"
The next step will be for the union to go to the bargaining table, where a committee of union members will negotiate a contract with Kickstarter's leadership based on their concerns and issues.
"Employees will come together to decide what they want to prioritize at the bargaining table," Clarissa Redwine, a former Kickstarter United organizer, told Salon via a text message. Issues like "fighting gender discrimination, creating clear growth paths, and decentralizing product decision," which employees have been galvanizing around during organizing efforts, will likely be discussed.
Organizing at Kickstarter started after the company's leadership made the decision to take down a funding page for a comic book called "Always Punch Nazis." Right-wing site Breitbart accused Kickstarter of violating its own rule that prohibits projects that encourage violence. Kickstarter employees reviewed the comic book project and determined it did not violate company guidelines, but the management disagreed and pulled the fundraiser. As NBC News reporter April Glaser, who has been reporting on Kickstarter United's organizing efforts explained: "Workers grew concerned that their bosses were giving in to demands from far-right trolls."
The path to the unionization vote was not a smooth one. In May, CEO Aziz Hasan told employees that the company would not voluntarily recognize the union. In an email to staff, leaked to The Verge, Hasan said a union would "significantly change the way we operate and work together." In September, Glaser reported for Slate that the company fired two employees, both who were organizers — including Redwine.
Hasan said in a statement that the company supports and respects the decision.
"Our mission has been common ground for everyone here during this process, and it will continue to guide us as we enter this new phase together," Hasan said.
It will be interesting to see what the contract unionized employees negotiate, and if the move sets fire in the tech industry. As Salon has previously reported, the blue-collar workforce within the tech industry is certainly no stranger to unions; technicians and other workers at companies like Verizon and AT&T are unionized. Likewise, digital journalists are rapidly unionizing, including at Salon.
Yet the effort to organize white collar workers in tech, such as software engineers and data analysts, is novel. It also signals that traditional tech perks — like free lunch, unlimited vacation days and cool company outings — that were used to attract and retain employees, might no longer be a viable way for Silicon Valley-like companies to exploit their employees and convince them that they have their best interests at heart.
Kickstarter's headquarters is located in a bright Brooklyn building, where employees enjoy perks like a rooftop garden, free snacks, free lunch on Thursdays, and free cold brew coffee on tap.
"In our experience, tech workers see the empty promise in bottomless perks," Redwine told Salon. "We want real power."
"This is a tipping point and all of tech is watching," Redwin added. "Both management and workers now know it's possible . . . The fire has been lit."
In a podcast interview with The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, author Dan Lyons, who wrote "Lab Rats: How Silicon Valley Made Work Miserable for the Rest of Us," explained that Millennial workers aren't as enamored of clichéd tech industry perks as the mainstream media has depicted.
"It's amazing how many people in their twenties I talked to who said the one thing they really want and they've never had is a job with health insurance," Lyons said. "They're starting to figure out that, 'Oh, we got tricked. We got distracted by all this fun and kooky stuff over here, and they changed the deal on the back end for us.'"
The tech industry was once a bastion of libertarianism, but workers are understanding the common yet subtle ways that their employers exploit them. Indeed, Kickstarter's news this week is likely a source of inspiration for tech workers who are trying to follow suit.


There were 18 tornadoes across Ohio in 2018 according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Tornado season peaks between April and July in Ohio, however, tornadoes can form every month of the year.
Last week, tornadoes were confirmed in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana due to a string of severe storms which tracked across the states ahead of a strong cold front according to the NWS.
Severe weather week is a time for the weather service and Ohio Emergency Management to make residents aware of the signs of a tornado.
Tornado WARNING: Its severe weather awareness week this week
These include a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud, an approaching cloud of debris, or a loud roar – similar to a freight train.
How large can path of a tornado be?
According to the Fujita-Pearson Tornado Scale, these are the size and speeds tornadoes can reach:
F0 - Gale Tornado (40-72mph)
Path length 0.3-0.9miles, path width 16-19 yards
Light damage; Some damage to chimneys; branches will be broken off trees; shallow-rooted trees pushed over; sign boards damaged.
F1 - Moderate Tornado (73 - 112 mph)
Path length: 1.0-3.1 miles, path width: 18-55 yards
Moderate damage; The lower limit is the beginning of hurricane wind speed; peels surface off roofs; mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned; moving autos pushed off the road; attached garages may be destroyed.
F2 - Significant Tornado (113 - 157 mph)
Path length: 3.2-9.9 miles, path width: 56-175 yards
Considerable damage; entire roofs torn from frame houses; mobile homes demolished; boxcars pushed over; large trees snapped or uprooted; light-object missiles generated.
F3 - Severe Tornado (158 - 206 mph)
Path length: 10-31 miles, path width: 176-566 yards
Severe damage; walls torn from well-constructed houses; trains overturned; most trees in forests uprooted; heavy cars lifted off ground and thrown.
F4 - Devastating Tornado (207 - 260 mph)
Path length: 32-99 miles, path width: 0.3-0.9 miles
Well-constructed houses levelled; structures with weak foundations blown off some distance; cars could be thrown and large missiles generated.
F5 - Incredible Tornado (261 - 318 mph)
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At street level, the Pizza Pizza at the southwest corner of Church and Dundas deviates little from other branches of the chain. Apart from reproductions of vintage French advertisements on the wall and lights dangling like teardrops from the ceiling, 260 Church Street bears the same orange colour scheme and the same special-touting window ads as other locations. But a glance at the upper two levels of its exterior reveals that past orders inside included bank deposits with a side of dipping into savings.
The current structure was built on the eve of World War I for the Sterling Bank of Canada, at what was then the corner of Church Street and Wilton Avenue. It replaced a building previously occupied by residences and a drug store. Founded in 1905, the bank’s initial group of directors included former Ontario treasurer Samuel Casey Wood and department store heir John Craig Eaton. On the day the City took photos of the construction site in May 1913, an ad for the bank in the Star advised its customers to save their money because “the ability to read and write is not more important than the ability to save a portion of the income regularly. This applies equally to you and your children.” Cynics might call this an early victory for penny-pinching over informed intelligence in Toronto.
Anyone who banked at 260 Church during its long run as a branch must have needed a flow chart to track the mergers that affected the site. The Sterling Bank vanished into the Standard Bank of Canada in January 1925, a move directors made to reduce overhead and, according to the Star, “place them in a better position to meet the needs of the banking public throughout the Dominion.” Three years later, the Standard Bank merged into the Canadian Bank of Commerce. In 1961, “Imperial” was added to the branch’s name after a union with the Imperial Bank of Canada. The last change was CIBC’s departure from the site circa 1971.
Not much appears to have happened at the site through the rest of the 1970s. Apart from a couple of likely residential tenants who occupied the premises for a short time after CIBC departed, its existence wasn’t acknowledged in the City’s directory. Anyone unfamiliar with the site that flipped through the street listings before the arrival of Pizza Pizza around 1983 might have assumed that the neighbouring parking lot had expanded. While this Pizza Pizza lacked the glittering sign that adorned the nearby Yonge and Elm location, it has provided neighbours and Ryerson students with plenty of cheap eats, usually without hidden fees.
Additional material from the May 7, 1913 and October 2, 1924 editions of the Toronto Star.


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Anchor Peabody is pleased to announce it recently advised Lumber Specialties, LTD of Dyersville, Iowa and its affiliates (“LS” or the “Company”) in the sale of their business to US LBM Holdings, LLC (“US LBM”). LS is the largest independent manufacturer of components in the Midwest, and was owned by several different families – many who had been owner-operators for decades.
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Facing a consistent barrage of overtures from strategic acquirers and various private equity firms in their business, the owners of LS decided the best way to maximize valuation and “fit” was to create a confidential auction for the sale of the business. Anchor Peabody was hired in February 2015 to execute on the Company’s decision, and to take advantage of 2014’s a robust M&A environment. Additionally, Anchor Peabody would oversee the entire transaction process to ensure the shareholders of LS were receiving “market” deal terms, deal structure, and valuation. After an extensive marketing process – US LBM ultimately acquired LS in December 2014 in an all cash deal.

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How does one begin Trust Administration?
After someone dies or becomes incapacitated, the successor trustee has obligations regarding administering the trust. These duties are very important and should be followed with utmost care by the successor trustee. Duties include notice, accounting, inventory, appraisal, creating sub-trusts, filing all sorts of taxes and winding up decedent’s affairs.
Here’s a quick list of duties as successor trustee:
Remember this: keeping good records is paramount.
- The successor trustee must give notice to the decedent’s heirs and beneficiaries if the trust has become irrevocable. If the heirs or beneficiaries request copies of the Living Trust, be sure to send them a copy as soon as possible. The best method for delivering a copy of the document is with a letter sent by certified mail with a return receipt requested.
- A Living Trust is only revocable while the settlor(s), the person(s) who created the Living Trust, are alive and well. Once the settlors lose capacity or pass away, their Living Trust becomes irrevocable.
- You will want to keep detailed accounting records of the trust. Keep track of all the trust money you are spending to wind up the decedent’s final affairs. Keep track of all deposits and disbursements from the trust. Obtain a separate federal tax identification number for the trust as explained in this post a few days ago. Review the trust document to see what method of accounting is required. Some trust documents express an accounting requirement while others have waived accountings. It’s always a good idea to have an accounting in case the trust administration goes into litigation.
- Be sure to prepare an inventory of all trust assets and obtain appraisals for trust assets that do not have a readily ascertained value. Assets such as real property should be appraised immediately from the date of death.
- You will also need to determine if sub-trusts should be created such as a separate share trust for a minor, a bypass trust for a married couple or even a pet trust.
- You also need to add up the total value of the decedent’s estate to include trust assets and non-trust assets to determine whether federal estate tax returns must be filed on the decedent’s estate. This means that if the decedent’s estate is worth less than the current exemption amount then federal estate taxes probably don’t need to be filed.
- As successor trustee, you will be responsible for filing the last income tax returns for the decedent. You may also have to file fiduciary tax returns.
- There’s much to do when it comes to trust administration. The terms of the trust generally control the administration so be sure to read the document before doing anything.
- As always, please seek the advice of an attorney during this important time.


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Discovered by hardstyle legend Luna, Polish/Dutch producer Grzegorz Luzynski got the chance to prove his musical abilities on the infamous Minus is More label.
Grzegorz' passion, talent and vision on hard music fascinated Luna and resulted in the powerful collaboration called "Choicesâ€.
After this project Grzegorz signed an exclusive record deal with Minus is More and found his managing representative in Most Wanted DJ.
Grzegorz, on stage called "Crypsisâ€ showed that he was much more than a talent and shook up the hardstyle scene with the "Statementsâ€ that followed. With a 3rd statement arrivng its clear that the rise of Crypsis has not ended.
All the top artists play his productions now and the Crypsis performing schedule is on an international level.
With the forthcoming album "Statement of Intentâ€ including massive co-productions with Dana, Kold Konexion and Luna Crypsis is the new hardstyle force to reckon.
His unique own style is being picked up by hardstyle fanatics worldwide and established itself in the higher regions of hard dance music..


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Representation in movies is quite the topic these days and rightly so. Making contemporary movies with settings and story themes that draw heavily from other cultures is a wonderful way to give old genres new vigour and bring us all closer together as we share the experience. It’s a nice thought and a truly important aim but it doesn’t mean a thing if the quality isn’t good.
So, in a 12 months that’s given us Wonder Woman and Coco alone, Marvel Studios unleashes Black Panther on us, and not only is it steeped in a genuine sense of African culture, but it’s pretty fucking good to boot.
Returning to the technologically superior nation of Wakanda after the events of Captain America: Civil War, Prince T’Challa, the current protector of his people as the Black Panther, takes up the mantle of king after the death of his father, only to find numerous forces moving to take the throne. Not least of these is rogue merc Eric “Killmonger” (a wonderfully intense Michael B. Jordan making up for Fantastic 4 in droves) and deranged weapons dealer Ulysess Klaue (Andy Serkis returning from Age Of Ultron and relishing every minute being free of a mo-cap suit), who between them have cooked up a plan to destabilise the notoriously secretive nation for their own ends. However Killmonger has secrets for T’Challa that may tear everything down his beloved father has built.
Ryan Coogler, no stranger to diving into established movie universes having made the second best Rocky movie ever in Creed, flourishes here. A whole supporting cast is all given something worthwhile to play with, all bring something to the plot and all (most importantly) are interesting. The Walking Dead’s Danai Gurira scores high as Wankandian general Okoye but it’s T’Challa’s sister Shuri who steals all the best shit. Although I personally need more Winston Duke in my life as the thuggish, M’Baku.
The action is crisp and cool with a mid-runtime, James Bondian casino rumble and car chase, but if Black Panther has a flaw, it’s curiously down the fact that Coogler has put in so much detail in the plot, characters and their motivations it often feels that T’Challa is somewhat left out of his own movie, despite Chadwick Boseman continuing his dignified performance. Plus the final show down between the two leads lacks weight as the two actors are reduced to CG stuntmen in similar suits, scrapping on a CG railway line, sometimes a common complaint with the superhero genre.
But these are minor niggles, Coogler has delivered a fun, thoughtful, important instalment to the Marvel Cinematic universe, whose third phase is looking to be their strongest by far.
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text: So what do you think? It’s very interesting. We bought it at a flea market. It cost a hundred dollars. Is it antique? It’s about a hundred years old. Wow! And how much is it worth? Maybe five, maybe ten… Ten thousand dollars? No, ten dollars. It’s not worth very much. Oh! Worth. It’s a word worth learning. Let’s look at what it means. Have you sold your car yet. No. Jay took it to a dealer. They offered me $8,000, but it’s worth a lot more than that. Jay thinks it’s worth $12,000. I’m going to sell it privately. Well good luck with that. We use ‘worth’ to describe the value of something in terms of money. Burglars broke into a Center City store last night and stole designer jewelry worth over a hundred thousand dollars. Have you got it ready yet? Come on! You got it? Atta boy! Oh this paper here’s worth a million dollars. A million dollars? Well I mean, after all I did it. Give me something. I’ve got to have something for it. Oh sure, sure. I intended to. Here. Here. Here’s a nickle. Thank you. Atta boy. Oooo, a nickle. But we don’t just measure worth in terms of money. We can measure value in other ways too. Z. I. P. Zips. That’s erm… fourteen points. No, the zed is on a triple letter score. It’s worth thirty. Thirty points? Yeah. Mostly we use ‘worth’ when we’re talking about the practical value of something, so how useful or enjoyable it is. We’re cleaning out the office today. It’s a lot of work. It’ll be worth it. Come on Jay. How much is it? A pound, but it’s totally worth it. Look at the view. OK, I’ll get a pound. Hi Kathy. How are you? Fine. You know we’re both flying to Frankfurt next month? Yes. Can we fly business class? Absolutely not. The tickets would cost five thousand dollars. It would be worth it for such a long flight. Business class is really comfortable. Forget it! Ah well. It was worth a try. So if something is worth it, it’s worth spending money, time or effort on. We can also say it’s worthwhile. It takes a lot of practice to learn the piano but I love it. It’s so worthwhile. Now some things require too much money, too much time or too much effort. They’re not worth it – not worth while. This is my telescope. But we’re throwing it out because he never uses it. We could try to sell it on Ebay. It’s not worth the bother. Let’s take it to the charity shop. It’s grammar time. ‘Worth’ is an adjective and it’s followed by a noun or a noun phrase. If you want to use a verb, you’ll need to use a gerund – a noun form of the verb. Let’s look at some examples. I’m just buying our flights. Oh yeah? Is it worth getting travel insurance? How much is it? Fifty dollars. It’s not worth it. Oh no Jay. There’s a long queue. Look at all these people. Yeah, but it’s worth waiting. It’s a Star Wars movie. Jay doesn’t need this anymore. It’s not worth keeping. Did you spot the gerunds. Here they are again. I’m just buying our flights. Oh yeah? Is it worth getting travel insurance? Look at all these people. Yeah, but it’s worth waiting. It’s a Star Wars movie. Jay doesn’t need this anymore. It’s not worth keeping. And now let’s finish with another bonus word. You can combine the word ‘worth’ with the word ‘trust’ to make another adjective. If someone is trustworthy they’re reliable and you can depend on them because they do what they say. When companies look for employees, they want people who are trustworthy. I need to learn to trust you more Vicki. How can I do that? Oh, we could play the trust game. The what? The trust game. Turn around. OK. That’s right. And then you fall back. And you’ll catch me. Yeah! OK. You didn’t catch me. I’m just not very trustworthy.


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Flowers handed to mothers this Sunday will come from workers in developing countries who have risked their health for unsafe, insecure jobs supplying UK supermarkets, a new report suggests.
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Pavel F Zabrodskii*
Saratov Medical University "REAVIZ", Saratov, Russia
*Corresponding Author: Pavel F Zabrodskii, Saratov Medical University "REAVIZ", Saratov, Russia.
Received: January 25, 2021; Published: March 29, 2021
Citation: Pavel F Zabrodskii. “The Intestinal Microflora and Antibiotic Therapy”. Acta Scientific Microbiology 4.5 (2021): 01.
Since the inception of the global Human Microbiome Project in 2007, which was aimed at deciphering the genome of bacteria inhabiting the human body, 395 phylogenetic groups of microorganisms have been identified and the total number of species is approaching 1500. Among these microorganisms, representatives of the genera Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes and Actinobacteria predominate. However, the gut microbiome contains 400,000 genes, which is 12 times more than the human genome, consisting of 35,000 genes. Normal gut microflora is involved in many functions: synthesis of vitamins and some amino acids, excretion of toxins, regulation of immune response, water-salt metabolism, metabolism of fats and bile acids, bilirubin, calcium. Current data suggest that disorders of intestinal microflora is one of the causes in the occurrence and development of many diseases, which include: necrotizing enterocolitis, opportunistic infections (sepsis, bacteremia, diarrhea, etc.), gastrointestinal tract infections caused by E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter spp, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococcus; vulvovaginitis (Candida spp., E. coli), urinary infections, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, non-specific ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, colorectal cancer, asthma, atopic dermatitis, obesity, type 1 diabetes, etc.
The widespread use of antibiotics worldwide is generally not justified. Literature suggests that about 60 - 80% of patients receive antibiotic therapy without sufficient justification. At the same time there are adverse effects of antibiotics associated with a violation of the composition of the intestinal microflora: impaired regulation of immune homeostasis, reduced food tolerance, metabolic disorder, impaired vitamin absorption, increased susceptibility to infection, development of opportunistic infections, accumulation of antibiotic resistance genes in symbiont microflora. In addition, antibiotics reduce gastrointestinal colonisation resistance. Colonization resistance is understood as a set of mechanisms that ensure the ability of the microbiota and the macroorganism, cooperatively interacting to protect the ecosystem from pathogenic microflora. The violation of colonization resistance is one of the triggering factors of various diseases.
Another important problem is the strengthening of the pathogenicity of some bacteria under the influence of antibiotics and the appearance of antibiotic-resistant strains of microorganisms, whose number is steadily growing. Thus, according to some projections, up to 10 million deaths from diseases caused by antibiotic-resistant pathogens are expected in 2050. The prevention and correction of microbiota disorders include three main areas: the use of probiotics, faecal microbiota transplantation and phage therapy. The use of probiotics helps to normalize the composition of the intestinal microflora, increase colonization resistance to pathogenic and opportunistic microorganisms, regulate local and systemic immunity, reduce intestinal mucosal permeability and increase the production of secretory IgA and anti-inflammatory cytokines.
Copyright: © 2021 Pavel F Zabrodskii. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

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Paul O’Neal, 18, was shot to death by Chicago police. Two officers were relieved of police powers for possibly violating department policies, news reports said.
Jonathan DeGuzman, the San Diego Police Officer shot in the line of duty, had previously received an award after being stabbed on duty.
Learn more about Captain Humayun Khan, the Army hero whose father, Khizr Khan, spoke at the Democratic National Convention.
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Michael Urie guest stars as Gavin Sinclair on Modern Family. The actor is known for his role on Ugly Betty. Here’s more about the talented actor’s career and personal life.
The former-Manchester United legend is reported to have punched someone at the Irish soccer team’s hotel.
Want to score some sweet Black Friday deals? Wal-Mart’s deals include deep discounts on smartphones, tablets, TVs, and more.
Here’s a cheats and tips guide on the best ways to mobilize your stash of Skeleton Traps!
Check out the movie trailer to the Divergent sequel Insurgent, starring Shailene Woodley.
No working broadcaster can match the resume of Al Michaels. He is most commonly known for his role on “Monday Night Football,” but has also made his mark elsewhere.
Kim Kardashian showed off her bare ass-ets in a photo shoot for Paper and her butt has caused big reactions from stars like Naya Rivera and Chelsea Handler.
Gina Rodriguez is Jane Villanueva, a virgin who is accidentally artificially inseminated. Here are pictures from the first episodes of the show, that premiered in October.
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Two window washers were dramatically rescued after dangling from the outside of the 69th floor of One World Trade Center for over an hour.
It was a strong year for great RPGs on all consoles, from new-gen to last-gen to handheld consoles. But which ones were the best of the best for 2014? Let us tell you.
The voice of Mrs. Wolowitz from CBS’ The Big Bang Theory, Carol Ann Susi, died at 62 from her battle with cancer.
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Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose boarded a plane from Los Angeles to the Philippines on Wednesday to take part in a two-game exhibition series this weekend, according to a source close to Rose.
Sacramento Kings star Tyreke Evans will also be part of the contingent, according to the Sacramento Bee.
"I'm not sure about everybody but it's like eight players," Evans told the paper. "It's a good look, especially a getaway to the Philippines, I've never been there. Especially playing with those guys I knew it was going to be fun."
The Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant and New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul also tweeted about being on their way to Manila to take part in the event.
Melissa Isaacson writes for ESPNChicago.com.

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TOPS Knives Tanimboca Puukko Tan Canvas Micarta TPUK-01
The TOPS Knives Tanimboca Puukko is a modern interpretation of the timeless Scandinavian Puukko knife built in collaboration with custom knife maker Goran Mihajlovic. TOPS has executed the design in their typical, robust fashion without sacrificing the cutting performance users have come to know and love in the Puukko. A full tang construction and Canvas Micarta handles increase durability while the clean lines and leather sheath are in keeping with the traditional design. This knife is sure to be a favorite among bushcrafters, woodworkers and general outdoor enthusiasts.
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The Blade: Made from tough 1095 High Carbon Tool Steel the Tanimboca Puukko sports a Scandinavian grind that is modified with a small, convex micro bevel. This blade grind delivers exceptional control for fine work and powerful cuts with added durability at the edge thanks to the convex micro bevel. The 1/8" thickness on the full tang blade makes provides a good combination of cutting performance and toughness delivering a cutting tool that can make fine feather stick or baton kindling with ease. A long subtle clip running the length of the blade gives a more acute point that works great for making fire board divots.
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As winter weather sets a chill across Central Florida, thousands of local youth are keeping warm thanks to donations from participants in the 2011 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna.
This week, nearly 25,000 warm clothing items from Disney will be distributed to those in need through Orange County Public Schools, Osceola County Public Schools, Covenant House and other Central Florida non–profit organizations.
The items, such as coats, sweaters, long sleeved t-shirts and gloves, were collected by Disney Marathon organizers along the race route on Jan. 9. Runners typically bundle up in layers prior to the marathon to keep warm and shed items as they make their way through the 26-mile course. In total, approximately 14,696 pounds of clothing was left behind for donation. Disney textile services laundered all of the gently used items before giving them to Central Florida charities.
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Wearing mouse-eared hard hats, the rescued Chilean coal miners pose Jan. 31, 2011 for a photo on Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. All of the miners, their rescuers and their families are enjoying a Disney-provided holiday saluting them for their story of hope and perseverence.
Photo by Kent Phillips, courtesy of Walt Disney World Resort.
An institution at the Disneyland Resort, the lowering of the U.S. flag takes place each evening in the Town Square of Disneyland. Unlike its sister ceremony at the Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom, however, the ceremony rarely honors individuals who have performed service in the country’s military.
Yesterday evening, that rare and distinct honor went to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta who was recently awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest service award possible to a member of the United States military, by President Barack Obama.
In 2007, then specialist Giunta was involved in a mission with his squad in Afghanistan when they were ambushed and immediately took on excessive enemy fire. Upon seeing his team leader falling, Giunta rushed to his team leader’s aid, offering him cover while administering first aid. Still in the line of fire, Giunta was struck twice, once in his body armor and once in his secondary weapon. Subsequently, when Giunta became aware that one of his team was unaccounted for, he spotted his fellow injured serviceman being carried away by two insurgents. Giunta immediately attacked the insurgents, killing one and injuring the other, who ran off. Giunta then spent the next half hour administering first aid to his fallen comrade until a MEDEVAC became available.
For his service, and for performing ‘conspicuously, by gallantry and intrepidity, at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty,’ Giunta was award the military’s highest honor. Because of its very nature, the medal is most often awarded posthumously, making the occasion all that much more special. Giunta is the first living recipient of the award for conduct in any battle since the Vietnam War.
Giunta was joined and honored with fellow serviceman, Staff Sgt. Erick Gallardo, who served with Giunta in the same battle and received the Silver Star. They and their wives were first honored in a processional down Main Street, USA before arriving in front of the train station for the ceremony.
After being led in the pledge of allegiance by the Dapper Dans barbershop quartet, Giunta and Gallardo were commended by Disneyland Resort President George Kalogridis and Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs who awarded the heroes with a saluting Mickey Mouse statuette to commemorate the event. In a brief speech, Giunta proudly accepted the honor on behalf of all those who served.
Following the traditional flag lowering ceremony, accompanied by the Disneyland Marching Band and Dapper Dans, Giunta was presented with the flag of the United States that had flown at Disneyland that day. The ceremony came to a close with the Dapper Dans leading the attended crowd in God Bless America.
The flag is currently being flown at half-mast at both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts in honor of the victims of the recent Arizona shootings.
Below is our photo gallery from the event. All photos by Kelly Noble for Stitch Kingdom.
A New Year will mean new memories for the Chilean miners whose saga transfixed the world, as they are treated to a hero’s welcome and family vacations of a lifetime at Walt Disney World Resort next month.
During their complimentary six-night Disney vacation, Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2011, the miners, their rescuers and immediate families will meet Disney characters, visit all four Walt Disney World theme parks and serve as honorary Grand Marshals of the Main Street, U.S.A. parade in Magic Kingdom.
Trapped 2,300 feet inside the earth for 69 days in a collapsed Chilean mine, the men were pulled from the darkness in a miracle rescue. In one of the year’s most touching stories, their unbending faith and endurance sustained them throughout the ordeal.
“The amazing story of these miners captured the attention of the world for demonstrating the true power and resilience of the human spirit,” said Disney President and CEO Bob Iger. “We are proud to welcome these courageous men and their families to the Walt Disney World Resort.”
The group will arrive to a welcome dinner with characters, dancing and Chilean cuisine prepared by Disney chefs. During their vacation, they also will be treated to a $500 gift card per family, a group photo in front of Cinderella Castle and personal photo albums of their visit.
Walt Disney World VoluntEARS prepare and serve nearly 750 meals a month at Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, a tradition that spans at least a decade and one of many ways that Disney lends a helping hand at the Coalition, which provides food and shelter to approximately 650 people a night. Many of them are families with children.
The Walt Disney World Resort takes care of dinner service twice monthly at the Coalition. When a holiday falls on the schedule, Disney chefs find great delight in making the meals even more magical.
Chef Leonard Thomson, Chef de Cuisine with Epcot Catering, recently oversaw the Coalition’s Thanksgiving dinner preparations, which began two days prior to the holiday. Creating a feast for approximately 700 people, Chef Thomson and team made a culinary cornucopia that included roasted turkey with gravy, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, braised beef tips, four-cheese baked pasta, steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, salad greens, rolls and desserts such as pumpkin cheesecake.
“When Disney chefs are onsite for their regular meal service, the delicious aroma is unmistakable,” says Muffet Robinson, director of communications for Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida. “Our staff and clients are so very grateful for the support of Walt Disney World.”
Coalition for the Homeless is more than a shelter; it is a comprehensive program designed to help homeless individuals and families get back on track to self-sufficiency. They offer numerous support services including job skills training, licensed day care, children’s programs and housing placement.
For the past few years, Coalition for the Homeless has been recognized as one of the top Disney’s Helping Kids Shine grant recipients. As part of this recognition, the Coalition continues to receive funding and ongoing comprehensive support from Disney, which includes board service, assistance in the maintenance and improvement of Coalition facilities, meals prepared by Disney chefs and donations of warm clothing in the winter.
“We sincerely value Disney’s generosity and commitment to making a difference in the lives of homeless individuals and families,” says Coalition for the Homeless President/CEO Brent Trotter. “Thanks to community partners, such as Walt Disney World Resort, we can extend our reach to help those who need it most.”
To learn more about how you can help, visit http://www.centralfloridahomeless.org.
Sarah White, a 16 year old from Seattle, WA, was recognized earlier this week by the Disneyland Resort for selflessly gifting her medal from the 2010 Disneyland Half Marathon to a fellow runner who was injured during the event. At just about a half mile from the finish line, 76 year old Shirley Rackner of Portland, OR fell and was injured, ultimately preventing her from finishing the race and earning the medal herself. At a pep rally held at White’s school, Disney (and Mickey Mouse) recognized White for her generosity and replaced her medal in a ceremony. Rackner, who had to have surgery to have a metal plate attached to her wrist, was also in attendance.
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Before an audience of their peers, family and friends, the next chapter in a true-life Cinderella story unfolded this morning at Magic Kingdom Park as two Walt Disney World Cast Members were chosen to step into the time-honored role of Walt Disney World Ambassador. During a special ceremony in front of Cinderella Castle prior to park open, Norman Vossschulte and Jennifer Mason were named as the 40th Walt Disney World Ambassador Team and will serve from Jan. 1, 2011 – Dec. 31, 2012.
“Our Walt Disney World Ambassadors represent our resort, their fellow cast members, and the heritage, tradition and values of Walt Disney. It is a role filled with great significance… and great responsibilities,” said Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney World Resort. “Those chosen as Ambassadors are truly talented individuals who represent Disney Cast Members with purpose and grace, and bring the magic of Walt Disney World to the world at large.”
The 45-year tradition of the Disney Ambassador program is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for those selected. Individuals named as Ambassadors accept a two-year-long assignment representing Walt Disney World Resort’s approximately 58,000 Cast Members and share the magic of Disney throughout the community and the world. Typical Ambassador responsibilities include making hospital visits and appearances with Disney characters, participating in community outreach events and recognizing Cast Members’ milestones and special achievements.
Every two years, thousands of Cast Members are invited to participate in the Ambassador recruitment process that starts with information sessions and ends with a ceremony announcing the new Ambassador team.
Following a two-month training, the 2011-2012 Ambassador team will start their year with a full schedule and can expect to participate in more than 3,500 events for various occasions.
Norman Vossschulte steps into the Ambassador role from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where he currently is a Jedi Master at the Jedi Training Academy. Born in Berlin, Germany, Vossschulte has lived all over the world, holds baccalaureate degrees in physical science and biology and trained as an actor in New York City. His Disney career began in 2008 when he became a safari driver at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. Vossschulte went on to join the Guest Relations team at Epcot and eventually Entertainment.
Jennifer Mason currently oversees the Magic Kingdom Custodial team and ensures the place where dreams come true is kept clean. Born in Alabama, Mason grew up in Clearwater, Fla. and spent countless days at the Walt Disney World Resort with her family. After graduating from Florida State University, she became a member of the opening team of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park in 1998. Throughout her Disney career, she has served as a leader for several Operations teams at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot.
The great honor of being selected as a Disney Ambassador began during the 10th anniversary of Disneyland, when Walt Disney himself was overwhelmed with requests for appearances and media interviews. As a result, he selected the very first Ambassador in 1964 and the tradition has continued ever since.
Disneyland Resort cast members made magic for their favorite Southern California nonprofit organizations by donating more than $385,000. This month, cast members selected nearly 80 organizations – from local schools to social services – to receive grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.
The Anaheim Interfaith Shelter was one of the organizations that received a $5,000 grant. The shelter will use the funds to provide healthy food options at its on-site food pantry, helping to counter obesity among underprivileged children. The organization assists families in need of short-term support due to one-time events that cause homelessness.
“This grant will allow us to provide healthy food items to children in need, and we hope it will have a lasting impact by encouraging a healthy lifestyle,” said Colleen Smagala, executive director, Anaheim Interfaith Shelter. “We are thankful to Disneyland Resort cast members for their continued support and look forward to making a positive impact in partnership with them.”
Since its inception 13 years ago, cast members have contributed, managed and dispersed donations from the Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund to support innovative programs within nonprofit organizations. The fund has provided more than $3.7 million in grants to hundreds of organizations.
“This program is unique in that it is entirely funded by cast members who donate through regular payroll deductions or one-time donations,” said Jill Bolton, director, community relations, Disneyland Resort. “Each year, those who contribute have an opportunity to nominate their favorite nonprofit organizations to receive the grants.”
The program began when Resort cast members demonstrated a desire to contribute to their communities through nonprofit organizations with whom they were affiliated. The Disneyland Resort covers all administration costs associated with the fund so that 100 percent of cast member donations support the grants.
Taking to the stage for charitable good, the Encore! Cast Choir and Orchestra hit an all-time high recently by raising $36,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida. The volunteer ensemble of nearly 500 Disney Cast Members put in more than 47,000 hours to produce Dream Our Dreams, A Musical Tribute to the Legacy of Disney. Proceeds from the August 6-8 shows hosted at Epcot World ShowPlace were given to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida this week.
“We really appreciate everyone who came to see and support our shows and help us collect a substantial gift for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida,” said Encore! producer Bruce Light. “This $36,000 donation sets a record for us and it wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Walt Disney World Resort, Epcot, and our amazing Encore! Cast who volunteered their time to help us produce our most ambitious show to date.”
Encore! offers Cast Members an outlet for their creativity and a chance to showcase their talents while performing great music for worthy causes. The troupe, founded in 2002, has grown to include 275 singers, 90 instrumentalists, 50 dancers and a production team of 40. At least half of the group has jobs outside of entertainment and aren’t performers by trade. For all involved, it’s a labor of love that truly makes a difference for charities that benefit from it.
“We are thrilled and honored to be receiving such a generous donation from the Encore! Cast Choir and Orchestra,” said Tiffany Durr, development and event specialist for Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida. “We rely on groups like Encore! and fundraising events to help us achieve our mission of granting wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions in our local community. Through their hard work and passion, Encore! is helping us share the power of a wish and for that we are deeply appreciative and sincerely grateful.”
Since its inception in 2002, Encore! has donated the funds from its ticket sales to local charities, raising more than $150,000 to date. Beneficiaries are determined by group vote; Encore! has chosen the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts as their 2011 beneficiary. Past Encore! beneficiaries include United Arts of Central Florida, SPCA of Central Florida, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and A Gift For Teaching. To learn more, visit www.encorecentral.org.
Photos courtesy of the Walt Disney World Resort.
Disney to Donate $627,050 to Central Florida Community in August in Recognition of Walt Disney World Resort VoluntEARS Work in 2009
Throughout August, The Walt Disney Company is donating $627,050 to the Central Florida community in recognition of the 251,000 hours given by Walt Disney World Resort VoluntEARS in 2009. From schools to shelters, Cast Members selected approximately 250 local non-profit agencies and community service groups to receive Disney’s EARS to You grants. Top recipients include Orange County Public Schools, A Better Life Pet Rescue and local chapters of the American Cancer Society.
“Disney VoluntEARS enjoy sharing their time and talents and have a vested interest in making Central Florida an even better place for all who live in our community,” said Nancy Gidusko, director of community relations, Walt Disney World Resort. “The collective contributions of these Cast Members are impressive and impactful; they are truly making a difference during a time when it’s needed most.”
The Walt Disney Company, through the Disney VoluntEARS program, provides opportunities for Cast Members to give their time and expertise toward positively impacting their communities. Each year, the Company recognizes VoluntEARS who donate at least 10 hours of service with EARS to You grants, which are financial contributions of up to $1,000 to the non-profit organization of their choice.
This year, Walt Disney World Resort awarded more than 800 EARS to You grants. Disney dollars will go toward a wide array of worthy causes including local youth development groups, health and social services programs, environmental causes, community theatres and pet rescue organizations.
Disney VoluntEAR Maria Kirkland received an EARS to You grant of $500 for her active support of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. “I feel very fortunate to be able to provide not only my time but a financial contribution to such a worthy organization,” said Kirkland. “It makes me feel so wonderful to know that I was able to help a family or individual to have one less stress in their life.”


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Mikey Swallow is welcoming a new decade with a new album.
The Gabriola Island-based musician released his debut CD, Fortune is the Smile, last month on his 40th birthday, but it’s really a gift to three charities he appreciates.
All proceeds from the album will support one of three organizations: The Orangutan Project, an Australian initiative that protects orangutans and their habitats; Victoria’s Pacific Wild, which works to preserve B.C.’s Great Bear Rainforest; and Shark Angels, an American group dedicated to saving sharks.
“After years of being exposed to the struggles of our planet’s creatures and habitat, particularly the ocean, I have been drawn to try in my small way to make a difference and support organizations I see that are doing an excellent job in making a positive impact on these issues,” Swallow said in an e-mail interview.
Fortune is the Smile has its origins in some recordings Swallow made back in 2017 and he said it means a lot to finally to be releasing the finished product. He said most of the recording was done last spring while he was taking a course on transcendental meditation, and that experience influenced the songs on the album.
“I think there is a general theme of trying to go within, keep things simple and try to accept the idea of impermanence and strive to be in the moment rather than focusing on the past or future,” he said.
Swallow experiments with sounds on the album, combining ambient effects with “bright, full, lots of reverb” surf guitar with repetitive hooks.
“I am primarily a drummer and backing singer so I didn’t want to put a huge focus on any instrument including the lead vocals,” he said. “I was looking for a layered atmosphere soundscape where the voice was as much an instrument as a way to convey words.”
The record was a group effort, with Swallow inviting his friends to contribute to and inspire the music. A lot of the songs emerged from jams with Vancouver percussionist Wataru Uno. Swallow also recorded with Adam Kerby and Jocelyn Hallett of Gabriola band Mad For Joy and included a song about the couple’s baby written by his friend David Caves that features a recording of the child’s heartbeat. The title track ends the album and is a collaboration with Swallow’s bandmate Alejandro Garcia, who recorded his parts in Seattle where he lives.
“I think the four songs that I like the most on the album are the four I had friends contribute to so it really made a huge difference getting that outside creativity and talent on board,” Swallow said.
Fortune is the Smile is available here.


21 people freeze to death in Murree, thousands still stranded
ISLAMABAD: At least 21 people have died in freezing temperatures after being stuck in their vehicles in the Pakistani hill station of Murree, government and rescue officials said, with travellers stranded overnight on snowed-in roads in a crisis that has trapped thousands.
Tens of thousands of people arrived in Murree in the past two days to see the snow, despite appeals by authorities to postpone their plans because of bad weather and roadblocks. The Pakistan Meteorological Department had predicted heavy snowfall in Murree and the Galiyat mountainous regions from January 6 to 9.
On Saturday, the local administration declared Murree, 64 km (40 miles) northeast of the capital Islamabad, “calamity hit,” with long lines of cars stuck in the resort town after a snowstorm made the roads impassable, stranding motorists without food and water in the freezing cold.
Murree was declared calamity hit on Saturday after at least 21 people froze to death in cars stranded in snow amid a glut of tourist influx. Around 1,000 cars were stuck on the hill station while the Punjab chief minister issued instructions for expediting rescue work and providing aid to the stranded tourists.
Moreover, entry of cars into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Gailyat was banned, according to the province’s chief minister.
According to a list issued by Rescue 1122, 21 people died, including nine children. Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, in a video message, said tourists had flocked to the hill station in such large numbers “for the first time in 15 to 20 years which created a big crisis”.
He said Rawalpindi and Islamabad administrations, along with police, had been working to rescue those stranded, while five platoons of the Pakistan Army, as well as Rangers and Frontier Corps, were called on an emergency basis.
The minister said that around 1,000 cars were stuck on the hill station, confirming that “16 to 19 deaths have occurred in their cars.”
Ahmed said that residents of Murree provided food and blankets to stranded tourists, adding that the administration had closed all routes to the hill station and was now allowing only vehicles planning to take food and blankets.
“God willing, we will rescue 1,000 cars by evening today. We have decided to stop people [travelling] on foot as well. It is no time for [pedestrian] tourists to visit.”
Murree declared calamity hit
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar declared Murree calamity hit and imposed a state of emergency in hospitals, police stations, administration offices and Rescue 1122 services.
He also directed the provincial chief secretary, inspector general of police, relief commissioner, director general Rescue 1122 and director general of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to undertake rescue work, in addition to providing his helicopter to help with aid efforts.
In a statement issued by his office, the chief minister said that rescuing stranded tourists was the “foremost priority”, adding that all rest houses and state buildings had been opened to them.
The process to rescue the tourists has been expedited while food and essential items are also being provided, Buzdar said.
He also expressed sadness over the deaths of people stuck in the snow, saying he was with the families in their grief.
More than 23,000 cars were evacuated from the area the night before and the rescue operation was going on, he shared. Buzdar appealed to people to strictly follow instructions given by the police and district administration and cooperate with them.
Later in the day, Pakistan Army troops reached Murree to help with the rescue work. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said army engineers also reached the area to help open up the main highways.
Complete ban on entry of cars into Galiyat
In a statement, KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan said he was keeping a close eye on the situation in Galiyat which has also been overcrowded with tourists in the current winter season.
The entry of cars into Galiyat has been banned completely, he said, adding that no untoward accident had occurred in the area where three feet of snow fell a day earlier.
The chief minister added that tourists who had been stranded in cars were rescued and shifted to rest houses and hotels. “Galiyat Development Authority, Rescue 1122 and local administration have been put on high alert to deal with any untoward situation,” he said.
PM Imran Khan expresses sorrow
Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed sorrow and regret over the deaths in Murree, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Political Communication Shahbaz Gill shared on Twitter.
“All agencies have been mobilised. Army, 1122, Hazara div(KP) and Pindi div (Punjab) resources are mobilised to open up [and] clear the blocked areas,” he added.
“Shocked & upset at tragic deaths of tourists on road to Murree. Unprecedented snowfall & rush of ppl proceeding without checking weather conditions caught district admin unprepared. Have ordered inquiry & putting in place strong regulation to ensure prevention of such tragedies.”
Fawad appeals to tourists to avoid Murree
Earlier today, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry also appealed to people to not visit the hill station.
“A large crowd [is headed towards] Murree and hilly areas. Hundreds of thousands of cars are travelling to these areas. It is impossible for the local administration to provide facilities to people in such a large number,” he tweeted.
He urged those people who were at home to delay their travel plans to those areas for some time.