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WHY YOU SHOULD PUT SIX KIDS IN A ROOM
AND CHOP THEM UP…
OR DO SOMETHING THAT MATTERS
It was nearly 15 years ago that I sat in a Dov Simens lecture being charismatically verballed along with everyone else, on how it takes ten years to get to make a first feature, and if you wanted to make one sooner, then you needed to take six kids, put them in a room, and chop them up. Actually, I think it was chop them the fuck up. Or it may have been chop the little fucking fuckers the fuck up…? I can't exactly remember. But the point was; Single location, low cost, low standards acceptable, horror sells… so go chop some teenagers [the fuck] up.
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Lliam Worthington changing camera settings (image: Nelson Lau).
I was attending with my Executive Producer at the time. I had a background in theatre and a few years in film, I had some formal training, the complete works of Shakespeare sat on my book shelf, not an anthology of Roger Corman films, and I was fast tracking towards what I thought would be my first feature with a script that was attracting solid finance, and we had our first A list actor willing to commit to a pay or play deal.
Things were going great, and I remember assuring my EP on our lunch break that while yes, we were making a fantasy film and not a horror, and yes it was for a hell of a lot more than Mr Simmens was advocating that we chopped up teenagers for. And no I had no idea how much a roll of 35mm film cost… that we had made a lot of low budget decisions in scripting the film, reputable industry people loved our story, it was human and had heart. We had a significant attachment, and with our elite special effects contacts we could make it work and prove to be the exception to Dov's rule. No matter how profound or profanely put.
Maybe now with the tech democratisation that has taken place we would have had a better chance, as we came pretty close. But three years later, the project finally and irrevocably fell apart.
Was I wrong? Should I have been up to my elbows in whip-pans, teenage entrails and corn syrup by then?
Joe Taylor and Lliam Worthington in Kathmandu, Nepal (image: Nelson Lau).
What ensued for the next seven odd years is not an uncommon tale, so I won't overly bore other filmmakers with the details. Unless maybe you ask me politely at a pub, or you could just email me and I'll write you a novella, or I will even tweet it to you in 140 characters at a time, if just someone, anyone, out there actually truly cares?!!! What no one? Ok, I'll move on and just say, as William Goldman famously put it, "My adventures in the screen trade" were, well… they were shit. Let's be clear. I'd wanted to "go to Rivendell and see the elves", but found myself on Cormac McCarthy 's Road instead, where any elf you might happen to encounter, was as like to be coked up, inclined to shoot crossbows at you, and would run off with your backpack the first chance they got.
From dodgy producers, to greedy lawyers, a thousand promises, pitches and meetings…we worked to dot everyone's I's and cross everyone else's T's. We developed property after property, but they all still came to nought. And you know what the worst part was? Worse even than becoming that guy who clams up when people ask you what you're doing because you're so utterly sick of talking about things that never eventuate, that you'd rather walk around like a parody of a fucking Chekhov character than continue feeling like a such a fraud. No, the worst part was…that there was no guarantee this would not continue to be your experience. No matter how much you learned, or how hard you worked.
Lliam Worthington (with MoVI), Nicole Fantl & Nathan Kaye in a scene from 'One Less God'
(image: Nelson Lau).
This industry is not 'just'. Buddha is not running this show. Karma often goes only as far as your credit card and I'm not even remotely convinced it's humane. What this industry assuredly is; is hard. So hard, that the advent of a background in finance, law or car sales, is arguably much more conducive to actually getting to make films for a genuine 'I-can-actually-help-support-a-family-not-just-starve-in-a-flat-with-my-DSLR-and-iMac' living, than any amount of film studies.
However, with the advent of the digital age the gates to the country club seemed to be finally wedging open. I'm so grateful to, and inspired by, all the amazing tech pioneers in our industry. I love tech, because it's just so creatively empowering when you embrace it, and I'm also inspired by the many educators, and incredible resources like V&F and others, with a lifetimes worth of articles, interviews, tutorials and reviews only a click or two away, I feel very privileged in this regard to be a filmmaker at this time.
Minal Rao in a scene from 'One Less God' (image: Nelson Lau).
But there's still an elephant in the room, actually no, it's a mammoth. And when it moves, it tramples the dreams of thousands of filmmakers every year.
Probably one of the most sobering and disheartening things a filmmaker can hear, and you repeatedly will, from the kind of smart, experienced and well intentioned people that it would be very stupid to ignore, is that even if you get funding and make a quality film, that the market place is over saturated, and you have very little chance (beyond four walling yourself) of a genuine theatrical release or of being picked up for distribution– unless of course you have managed to convince Benedict Cumberbatch to agree to work for daily helpings of your mum's best casserole.
That's a pretty grim sales pitch to give to even the keenest investor – or to Benedict Cumberbatch for that matter; especially given he's probably a gluten free, anaemic vegan, with 27 food allergies, and only eats food the same colour as his scarf on any given day on set.
Lliam Worthington and Ashley Barron shooting scenes from 'One Less God' at Callan Park Lunatic Asylum.(image: Nelson Lau).
But there is of course another model now being widely used and encouraged. Where we build our own audiences via social media, crowd fund our films, and then market and self distribute, controlling our release windows and cutting out the middleman and gatekeepers entirely.
It's still new ground and it's changing rapidly. Some see it as an end-to-end model of unparalleled liberation and opportunity, others, just an additional revenue stream or a worse case if they do not get picked up–which is fairly being pointed out as not an approach likely to garner any success.
I've encountered those who even despite some of the large successes like Mars, Braff or Gosnell, still see crowdfunding as something quaint for those not good enough to break into their circle–someone pass the chardonnay [or maybe that large teenage chopping implement would be more useful]. Others who would love to see online self-distribution flourish, still remain sceptical about the possible returns, workload, specialist expertise and marketing required– and they have a point.
Lliam and crew shooting in the mirrored room set (image: Nelson Lau).
However no matter what your opinion is, in the face of the overwhelming majority of filmmakers being routinely disappointed, this generation of already multi hyphenated filmmakers are being told; if we want to survive, then we need to embrace becoming website-ing, graphic designing, blogging, tweeting, posting, publicising, reviewing, marketing, networking, commentating, self promoting, distributors… that can hopefully also write, direct and or produce high quality films.
Sound any easier? I agree. So here as I finally sit in post on my first feature, I'd like to be able to share what I think is one of the most important things I've learned, in the small hope that it might be of benefit to some other emerging filmmakers out there.
I don't think you have to get a bunch of kids, stick them in a house, and chop them up. Though if you've been doing Andrew Kramer tutorials since you were nine, and you're going to stick them in a spaceship and let an Alien do it…I'll give you that's way cooler. [Right Ridley?].
What I think you should strongly consider doing, is making a film about something that matters deeply to you. If you have a cool idea for a film, keep looking. If on the other hand you have a really, really cool idea for a film… Keep looking. Until you find something that matters deeply to you and thereby usually will mean a lot to some other people in the world too.
Lliam Worthington directing Jan Langford-Penny on the set of 'One Less God' (image: Nelson Lau).
Most first time films I see people making do not. I want to clarify, "all" my failed projects meant a lot to me, and I poured my love and work into every single one of them. But not one of the subject matters mattered as deeply to me as the feature I am now in post on. And I can actually say, despite all the heartache, I am eternally glad that I did not go into production on any of those other films. I don't agree with the old maxim, 'you should write what you know' anymore. I think that you should try to learn everything you possibly can about something that matters deeply to you, and then you should write/make a film about that.
And here's why…
Most feature films take an enormous amount of energy to see through. Not just yours, everyone else's around you too. Especially when low budget or unpaid. When the material deeply matters to you, you will usually recruit and cast people who either already feel the same passion, or that soon come to feel the same way, and it will buoy them, help bring out their best, and even help prevent their worst. It will genuinely impact positively on almost every single aspect of your production.
Something that matters deeply to you, usually matters deeply to at the least a core niche of others as well. If you hope to actually crowdfund, and not just 'charity friend fund' your career, then unless you are already a well resourced and very talented filmmaker, preferably well connected with a prominent film blog…then your rom com, existentialist road trip or slasher film is going to be very difficult to gather support for.
Kabir Singh in a scene from 'One Less God' (image: Nelson Lau).
There is little doubt that a micro to low budget film with a definable niche audience can realistically hope to crowdfund a budget to go into production. It's happening all the time. And it is that same passionate niche audience who was there helping fund the film at the start, that is now buying and helping you promote the film at the end. Whereas these days if you chop up some kids and it isn't a pretty damn exceptional piece of horror, then don't expect much support from anyone at all.
A lot of monetising has to do with your quality. Unfortunately, there are a great many things beyond your control as a filmmaker that will impact upon the quality of your film. However, when people believe in something they work harder, and this will add to your quality. When people believe in what you are doing, they go out of their way to help you, this will add to your quality. When you make something that deeply matters to you, you will pour every single ounce that you can into the film, and this will give it the best possible chance of being a work of quality. And it will also let you sleep at night. Knowing whatever its shortcoming, it truly was the best you could do at the time. There is peace in this. Peace is important too.
Idealism and the arts. I think before I go further, I should ground this out. I don't think it would be true to say that Quentin Tarnatino's films are not what mattered to him most. And maybe he'd disagree, but his total obsession for film and passion for genre, positively shines out of his work and onto all those who work with him. It is him. So what matters most does not 'have' to be the plight of the North African Pygmy Bear. [Google it if you don't believe me!] You back? Ok you're right I just made that up, but the point is… it is when artists explore the things that deeply matter to them, that you get your David Attenboroughs and Woody Allens, your Stanley Kubricks and Kurosawas. It is your relationship to your work that transforms you and sometimes even others who come into contact with your work as well. It is this transformation that is the real gift that art can give to both our selves and to the world around us.
Reilly O'byrne-Inglis in a scene from 'One Less God' (image: Nelson Lau).
I hope it no longer has to take you ten years, and a swathe of chopped up teens to learn this anymore. [Though please feel free to put the $800 I spent on Dov into my crowdfunding campaign below]
Lliam Worthington is an Australian based Writer Director whose feature film One Less God is currently in post production and the final stages of it's Indiegogo crowd funding campaign. Please help support the film now: www.indiegogo.com/projects/one-less-god
Keep up to date with all of the One Less God production and release news, at: www.facebook.com/OneLessGodMovie
If you enjoyed the article, then you'll be happy to know that Lliam will be doing a series of guest articles here on V&F over the next few months – topics such as casting and rehearsal processes, coverage and blocking, all the way through to the edit. So keep an eye out!
Feel free to leave any suggestion on subjects you would like to hear about in the comments below, or on V&F's Facebook, and Twitter pages.
Feature image: SukhRaj Deepak and Mihika Rao on the set (image: Nelson Lau).
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by Andrew M. Lieb, Esq. on Friday, September 07, 2018 in Employee Handbooks, Employment Law, The Suffolk Lawyer
With New York State enacting new protections for employees at a feverish pace, it is more imperative than ever to advise employers of preventative measures they can take to avoid potential violations of the many federal, state and local employment laws. These laws include but are not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York State Human Rights Law, the New York Labor Law, and the Suffolk County Human Rights Law. This article reviews several practices employers should implement to minimize potential exposure to costly and disruptive litigation.
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Wind power projects boom in Tra Vinh province
The Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh is witnessing a series of wind power projects settling in the province thanks to its favourable position, with total investment exceeding 42 trillion VND (1.8 billion USD).
Taiwan invests 22 billion USD in building oil refinery in Indonesia
Taiwanese state-owned oil refiner CPC Corp. has pledged to invest 22 billion USD in the development of the Balongan petrochemical refinery, said Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.
Vingroup opens VinUni University in Hanoi
Conglomerate Vingroup officially opened its VinUni University (VinUni) as the first Vietnamese private and not-for-profit university at the Vinhomes Ocean Park urban area in Gia Lam district, Hanoi, on January 15.
Experts discuss ways to ease air pollution in Hanoi
Experts gathered at a conference in Hanoi on January 14 to seek ways to improve air quality in the capital city of Vietnam.
HCM City looks to expand economic ties with Australia
Ho Chi Minh City wants to work with Australia to build an economic cooperation strategy, with the aim of become one of each other's top 10 trading partners, said Politburo member and Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan.
Binh Duong's FDI inflows double yearly goal
The southern province of Binh Duong raked in 3 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) last year, doubling the year's 1.5-billion-USD plan, according to Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Truc.
Indonesia calls for foreign investment in new capital
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on January 13 invited nations and businesses around the world to invest in the country's soon-to-be-built administrative hub.
US firms to invest 5 billion USD in infrastrure projects in Indonesia
The International Development Finance Corporation (IDFC) – an independent agency under the US government – plans to invest 15 billion USD in Indonesia, according to the Southeast Asian country's Coordating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto.
Events held to bolster Vietnam-Japan economic, labour, tourism ties
A ceremony was held in the central city of Da Nang on January 13 to kick off a series of workshops and forums on economic, labour and tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Japan.
Japanese firms interested in high-tech farming in Bac Lieu
A Japanese business delegation led by President of the Solar Wind Technology Company Mochio Horiuchi held a working session with Vice Secretary of the Bac Lieu provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Duong Thanh Trung on January 10.
Indonesia asks Singapore to invest in developing new capital
Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has called on Singaporean investors to invest in a number of sectors in the country's new capital city in East Kalimantan Province.
VN may be upgraded to emerging market in 2022: VNDirect Securities
It may take Vietnam two years to get upgraded to emerging market level from the current frontier market classification, VNDirect Securities Corporation said in its 2020 outlook.
Complying with origin rules critical for garment exports
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SaVipharm kicks off construction of high-tech R&D centre
The SaVi Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company (SaVipharm) held a ceremony on January 9 to receive the EU GMP Certificate and kick off construction of a high-tech R&D centre in HCM City.
Vietnam most promising Asian investment destination in 2020: Japanese survey
Vietnam has been tapped by Japanese firms as the most promising place in Asia to invest in 2020, with India and Southeast Asian countries dominating other top spots, Kyodo News cited a survey as showing on January 8.
Vietnam always supports US investors: Party official
At a reception in Hanoi on January 8 for Adam Boehler, first CEO of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), head of the Economic Commission of the Party Central Committee Nguyen Van Binh affirmed that Vietnam always supports and facilitates the investment by US firms in general and the DFC in particular.
PM Phuc receives US Development Finance Corporation head
At a reception in Hanoi on January 8 for visiting first CEO of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Adam Boehler, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc highlighted that the visit manifests the trust and good will for cooperation with practical contributions to the bilateral relations.
Experts, scientists contribute opinions to National Party Congress documents
Experts and scientists were invited to contribute their opinions to draft documents of the upcoming 13th National Party Congress at a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on January 7.
Foreign investors interested in Vietnamese stock market
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The (FAA) has launched a campaign to attract the next generation of air traffic controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has unveiled a recruitment effort aimed at the next generation of air traffic controllers.
The initiative, dubbed 'Be ATC,' aims to reach out to a wide range of organizations, collaborate with social media celebrities, and organize Instagram Live dialogues in order to promote more applications from women and other underrepresented groups.
"We know that different perspectives add value to any organization, so it is important that we attract people with a wide range of backgrounds to help enhance our safety mission," Virginia Boyle, vice president for system operations services in the FAA's air traffic organization said in a statement.
"It's a challenging job, but it's also rewarding. At the end of the day when you get home and look up at the sky, you know that what you've done makes a difference," said Jeffrey Vincent, vice president for air traffic services in the FAA's air traffic organization.
Apply to #BeATC! FAA air traffic controller jobs open June 24-27. If you're seeking an entry-level position to help keep our nation's skies safe, visit https://t.co/woDD97alSW to see if you meet the requirements & learn how to apply. https://t.co/5QrFJEieYr pic.twitter.com/vFlt4AE4x5
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Applicants must be US citizens, speak fluent English, and be under the age of 30 years old, according to the FAA (with limited exceptions).
They must also have either three years of general work experience or four years of bachelor's degree education, or a mix of the two. The Air Traffic Skills Assessment is also required of applicants (ATSA). Selected candidates must also complete all pre-employment procedures, which include a medical exam, a security investigation, and a drug test.
For all qualified U.S. citizens, the application window will be open from June 24-27, 2022. The complete list of prerequisites as well as information on the application process may be found here.


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A leather jacket is an attitude it is not just a coat. Marlon Brando in his famous movie The Wild One sprawled over his motorcycle and seizes the appreciation of the audience. His charm in the movie led to the charismatic image accompanying with motorcycle leather jackets. Unluckily, for most men, it takes more than just a jacket to project the tough and cool guy image.
Remember a quality leather jacket is an only-one time investment, it does not matter how much you pay for the jacket if it doesn't fit well. A well-fitted leather jacket should be like a second skin to you and it should fit your frame. Limit inner clothing to a minimum when wearing a fitted jacket. You don't want to look like you have borrowed the jacket from someone. While buying a leather jacket you should consider shoulders, armholes, length of sleeves, and length of jacket, collar, and pockets.
The skin manufacturer's use in the making of jackets make all the difference, a texture of jacket varies from thin lambskin and buttery soft to thick and durable.
Staying warm in cold climate is main criteria of leather jackets, the only difference lies in a lining. Light polyester lighter if preferable to warmer climate whereas woolen lining is best suited for the cold climate.
Leather jackets are considered to be the toughest item in one's wardrobe. A jacket should feel heavy while holding and it should be 1.1mm to 1.3mm thick. A leather jacket is the perfect piece of clothing for every season.
With a diagonal zip and asymmetrical fastening, flared collar and large spreading lapels, these classic icons were introduced in The Wild One.
While wearing any smart casual clothes like V-neck, t-shirts, dark denim jeans and button-down shirts you can wear moto racer jacket for a sportier look.
Originally bomber jacket was designed for bomber aircraft crew. It has zip-up style with soft inner lining and is a waist-length coat. Cuffs and waist are with elastic.
Utility jacket is initially derived from hunting jacket and is correlated to Fatigue Jacket. It has extra 4 pockets.
For easy horseback riding cattleman leather jackets are designed with buttons instead of a zipper. It is classic for cattlemen and ranchers and usually found in rural part of the country.
Instead of zipper it is designed with buttons and falls around the upper thigh area.
Black Leather Duster is a split back version of an overcoat. It was used to safeguard outfits from weather and dust.
This jacket falls into ultra-casual a lot; it is usually reserved for more street style. It is promoted by youngsters and it is known for fabric body and leather sleeves.
Defining feature of this jacket is curved front with either one or two zippers. This leather jacket is inspired by traditional fencing outfit.
To maintain leather jacket quality and to improve its durability toy have to take good care of it. Leathers are considered to be weatherproof but if you caught wearing it in the rain than allow your leather jacket to dry naturally keep it away from extreme heat. For decent lining and weatherproofing look for extra taping on interior seams. Use leather conditioner if you wear your jacket in rain by doing this it will restore its flexibility. You can also use saddle soap. For restoring leather jacket duster use leather oil. It can act as a substitute for natural oils which can be washed out by exposure to sun and rain. To keep the leather jacket supple and to extend its lifespan frequently use milk oil.


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About MPS VII
MPS VII & NIHF
What is MPS VII?
MPS VII is a rare, life-threatening lysosomal storage disorder1,2
MPS VII, also called Sly syndrome, is caused by mutations of the GUSB gene, which results in a deficiency of the β-glucuronidase enzyme.2,3
β-glucuronidase plays a key role in the breakdown of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), previously called mucopolysaccharides. The inability to properly break down GAGs causes them to build up in the lysosomes.2,3
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build up in the lysosomes of organs and tissues in patients with MPS VII. This buildup can lead to debilitating multi-organ dysfunction.2-4
Due to the variability of disease presentation, diagnosis of MPS VII can be delayed. It is important to test patients with suspected MPS VII at any age.4
MPS VII is a genetic disease inherited in an autosomal recessive manner5
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MPS VII is heterogeneous2,4
The wide spectrum of symptom severity and clinical presentation can significantly delay diagnosis.4
1. Neurological symptoms1
Developmental delay and intellectual disabillity
2. Ear, nose, and throat signs2
Coarse facial features, increased head circumference, short neck, coarse hair, ear and respiratory infections, enlarged tongue, and hearing loss
3. Gastrointestinal signs2
Hepatosplenomegaly, hernias, diarrhea, dysphagia, reflux, and colitis
4. Musculoskeletal issues2,7
Dysostosis multiplex, joint pain and stiffness, short stature, joint contracture, scoliosis, kyphosis, gibbus, knock-knee, curved fingers, and restricted mobility
5. Ophthalmological complications2
Corneal clouding, heavy eyebrows, visual impairment, and photosensitivity
6. Dental issues2
Abnormal dentition with small and widely spaced teeth and gingival hypertrophy
7. Cardiovascular signs2
Left ventricular hypertrophy, aortic insufficiency, mitral regurgitation, congestive cardiac failure, aortic stenosis, and thickened aortic and mitral valves
8. Pulmonary complications2,7
Decreased pulmonary function, obstructive airway disease, sleep apnea, and chronic bronchitis
It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of MPS VII. Early and accurate diagnosis and management may help to slow disease progression.4
NEXT: Learn more about early diagnosis and the importance of comprehensive testing
MPS VII is a progressive disease1,2,5
MPS VII is a multisystemic, progressive disorder with a broad spectrum of clinical presentations. Signs and symptoms generally become more severe with age.1,2,5 Hip dysplasia and worsening pulmonary function are two of the progressive symptoms commonly observed in patients with MPS VII. In some cases, MPS VII patients may develop new signs and symptoms over time which may also progress.1,2,5
Potential MPS VII disease progression in different patients2,3
Some patients may develop spinal deformities requiring surgery
Many patients may loose the ability to walk due to hip dysplasia
Many patients may experience progressively worsening pulmonary function leading to oxygen dependence
NEXT: Find out more about diagnosing MPS VII
References: 1. National MPS Society. A Guide to Understanding MPS. Durham, NC: National MPS Society. https://mpssociety.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/MPS_VII_2008.pdf. Accessed August 14, 2018. 2. Montaño AM, Lock-Hock N, Steiner RD, et al. Clinical course of sly syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis type VII). J Med Genet. 2016;53(6):403-418. 3. Fox JE, Volpe L, Bullaro J, Kakkis ED, Sly WS. First human treatment with investigational rhGUS enzyme replacement therapy in an advanced stage MPS VII patient. Mol Genet Metab. 2015;114(2):203-208. 4. Lehman TJA, Miller N, Norquist B, Underhill L, Keutzer J. Diagnosis of the mucopolysaccharidoses. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2011;50(suppl 5):v41-v48. 5. Mucopolysaccharidosis type VII. National Institutes of Health Genetics Home Reference website. https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/mucopolysaccharidosis-type-vii. Accessed August 14, 2018. 6. Mucopolysaccharidosis type 7. Orpha.net rare diseases search website. https://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/Disease_Search.php?lng=EN&data_id=40&Disease_Disease_Search_diseaseGroup=Mucopolysaccharidosis-type-7&Disease_Disease_Search_diseaseType=Pat&Disease(s)/group%20of%20diseases=Mucopolysaccharidosis-type-7&title=Mucopolysaccharidosis-type-7&search=Disease_Search_Simple. Accessed August 14, 2018. 7. Cimaz R, Coppa GV, Koné-Paut I, et al. Joint contractures in the absence of inflammation may indicate mucopolysaccharidosis. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J. 2009;7:18.
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As we start accelerating into a sprint towards the end of the year, Kieran and Mike jump into some of this year's big releases across video games and board games with Yakuza Kiwami, Mario and Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, This War Of Mine the board game and Flick 'em Up Dead of Winter. Also, Kieran dives back into The Evil Within and finally starts enjoying it.
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import { Directive, forwardRef, Input, OnInit, OnChanges, SimpleChanges } from "@angular/core";
import { AbstractControl, NG_VALIDATORS, Validator, ValidatorFn, ValidationErrors } from "@angular/forms";

import { UniversalValidators } from "./universal-validators";

@Directive({
  selector: "[noWhitespace][formControlName],[noWhitespace][formControl],[noWhitespace][ngModel]",
  providers: [
    {
      provide: NG_VALIDATORS,
      // tslint:disable-next-line:no-forward-ref
      useExisting: forwardRef(() => WhiteSpaceValidatorDirective),
      multi: true,
    },
  ],
})
export class WhiteSpaceValidatorDirective implements Validator, OnInit {
  private validator: ValidatorFn;

  ngOnInit() {
    this.validator = UniversalValidators.noWhitespace;
  }

  validate(c: AbstractControl): ValidationErrors {
    return this.validator(c);
  }
}

@Directive({
  selector: "[noEmptyString][formControlName],[noEmptyString][formControl],[noEmptyString][ngModel]",
  providers: [
    {
      provide: NG_VALIDATORS,
      // tslint:disable-next-line:no-forward-ref
      useExisting: forwardRef(() => EmptyStringValidatorDirective),
      multi: true,
    },
  ],
})
export class EmptyStringValidatorDirective implements Validator, OnInit {
  private validator: ValidatorFn;

  ngOnInit() {
    this.validator = UniversalValidators.noEmptyString;
  }

  validate(c: AbstractControl): ValidationErrors {
    return this.validator(c);
  }
}

@Directive({
  selector: "[isNumber][formControlName],[isNumber][formControl],[isNumber][ngModel]",
  providers: [
    {
      provide: NG_VALIDATORS,
      // tslint:disable-next-line:no-forward-ref
      useExisting: forwardRef(() => IsNumberValidatorDirective),
      multi: true,
    },
  ],
})
export class IsNumberValidatorDirective implements Validator, OnInit {
  private validator: ValidatorFn;

  ngOnInit() {
    this.validator = UniversalValidators.isNumber;
  }

  validate(c: AbstractControl): ValidationErrors {
    return this.validator(c);
  }
}

@Directive({
  selector: "[isInRange][formControlName],[isInRange][formControl],[isInRange][ngModel]",
  providers: [
    {
      provide: NG_VALIDATORS,
      // tslint:disable-next-line:no-forward-ref
      useExisting: forwardRef(() => IsInRangeValidatorDirective),
      multi: true,
    },
  ],
})
export class IsInRangeValidatorDirective implements Validator, OnInit, OnChanges {
  @Input() minValue: number;
  @Input() maxValue: number;

  private validator: ValidatorFn;
  private onChange: () => void;

  ngOnInit() {
    this.validator = UniversalValidators.isInRange(this.minValue, this.maxValue);
  }

  ngOnChanges(changes: SimpleChanges): void {
    let minValue = this.minValue;
    let maxValue = this.maxValue;
    let changed = false;

    if (changes.minValue) {
      minValue = changes.minValue.currentValue;
      changed = changes.minValue.isFirstChange() ? false : true;
    }

    if (changes.maxValue) {
      maxValue = changes.maxValue.currentValue;
      changed = changes.maxValue.isFirstChange() ? false : true;
    }

    if (changed) {
      this.validator = UniversalValidators.isInRange(minValue, maxValue);
      this.onChange();
    }
  }

  validate(c: AbstractControl): ValidationErrors {
    return this.validator(c);
  }

  registerOnValidatorChange(fn: () => void): void {
    this.onChange = fn;
  }
}

@Directive({
  selector: "input[type=text][max][formControlName],input[type=text][max][formControl],input[type=text][max][ngModel]",
  providers: [
    {
      provide: NG_VALIDATORS,
      // tslint:disable-next-line:no-forward-ref
      useExisting: forwardRef(() => MaxValidatorDirective),
      multi: true,
    },
  ],
})
export class MaxValidatorDirective implements Validator, OnInit, OnChanges {
  @Input() max: number;

  private validator: ValidatorFn;
  private onChange: () => void;

  ngOnInit() {
    this.validator = UniversalValidators.max(this.max);
  }

  ngOnChanges(changes: SimpleChanges): void {
    if (changes.max && !changes.max.isFirstChange()) {
      this.validator = UniversalValidators.max(changes.max.currentValue);
      this.onChange();
    }
  }

  validate(c: AbstractControl): ValidationErrors {
    return this.validator(c);
  }

  registerOnValidatorChange(fn: () => void): void {
    this.onChange = fn;
  }
}

@Directive({
  selector: "input[type=text][min][formControlName],input[type=text][min][formControl],input[type=text][min][ngModel]",
  providers: [
    {
      provide: NG_VALIDATORS,
      // tslint:disable-next-line:no-forward-ref
      useExisting: forwardRef(() => MinValidatorDirective),
      multi: true,
    },
  ],
})
export class MinValidatorDirective implements Validator, OnInit, OnChanges {
  @Input() min: number;

  private validator: ValidatorFn;
  private onChange: () => void;

  ngOnInit() {
    this.validator = UniversalValidators.min(this.min);
  }

  ngOnChanges(changes: SimpleChanges): void {
    if (changes.min && !changes.min.isFirstChange()) {
      this.validator = UniversalValidators.min(changes.min.currentValue);
      this.onChange();
    }
  }

  validate(c: AbstractControl): ValidationErrors {
    return this.validator(c);
  }

  registerOnValidatorChange(fn: () => void): void {
    this.onChange = fn;
  }
}

@Directive({
  selector: "input[type=text][minDate][formControlName],input[type=text][minDate][formControl],input[type=text][minDate][ngModel]",
  providers: [
    {
      provide: NG_VALIDATORS,
      // tslint:disable-next-line:no-forward-ref
      useExisting: forwardRef(() => MinDateValidatorDirective),
      multi: true,
    },
  ],
})
export class MinDateValidatorDirective implements Validator, OnInit, OnChanges {
  @Input() minDate: string;

  private validator: ValidatorFn;
  private onChange: () => void;

  ngOnInit() {
    this.validator = UniversalValidators.minDate(new Date(this.minDate));
  }

  ngOnChanges(changes: SimpleChanges): void {
    if (changes.minDate && !changes.minDate.isFirstChange()) {
      this.validator = UniversalValidators.minDate(changes.min.currentValue);
      this.onChange();
    }
  }

  validate(c: AbstractControl): ValidationErrors {
    return this.validator(c);
  }

  registerOnValidatorChange(fn: () => void): void {
    this.onChange = fn;
  }
}

@Directive({
  selector: "input[type=text][maxDate][formControlName],input[type=text][maxDate][formControl],input[type=text][maxDate][ngModel]",
  providers: [
    {
      provide: NG_VALIDATORS,
      // tslint:disable-next-line:no-forward-ref
      useExisting: forwardRef(() => MaxDateValidatorDirective),
      multi: true,
    },
  ],
})
export class MaxDateValidatorDirective implements Validator, OnInit, OnChanges {
  @Input() maxDate: string;

  private validator: ValidatorFn;
  private onChange: () => void;

  ngOnInit() {
    this.validator = UniversalValidators.maxDate(new Date(this.maxDate));
  }

  ngOnChanges(changes: SimpleChanges): void {
    if (changes.maxDate && !changes.maxDate.isFirstChange()) {
      this.validator = UniversalValidators.maxDate(changes.min.currentValue);
      this.onChange();
    }
  }

  validate(c: AbstractControl): ValidationErrors {
    return this.validator(c);
  }

  registerOnValidatorChange(fn: () => void): void {
    this.onChange = fn;
  }
}

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Ready to be Home Alone?
Eventually, all parents must decide if and when their child is ready to be left at home alone.
At first, it may be for just 15 minutes while you run to the local store. Then, for a few hours during a client meeting or lunch with a friend. For many parents who work outside of the home, their child returns from school to an empty house for several afternoon hours. And summer vacation is no vacation from concerns about child care and supervision.
If anything, summertime can be the hardest for families who, through choice or necessity, decide their child is prepared for self-care.
At least families with teenage siblings have more options once they determine that the older child is reliable enough to handle babysitting responsibilities. However, it is those children ages 8 through 12 who are legally old enough to be left alone all day—but may not be emotionally old enough to be left alone for more than an hour that cause parents so much angst and have them looking for options and advice.
Honestly assess your child's maturity level. Give him or her some practice at being independent and responsible while you are still at home. Ask your child to complete easy tasks for you. Let him or her use the phone to dial family and friends. Watch how your child reacts to new situations and interacts with strangers. Then, consider the following list of questions compiled by ChildCare Aware, an agency dedicated to helping parents locate proper child care. If you can answer "yes" to most of them, it may indicate that your child is prepared for self-care.
· Has he or she handled brief periods of being left alone well?
· Will he or she come straight home after school?
· Will your child be lonely or frightened when by himself or herself?
· Can your child manage simple jobs such as fixing a snack and taking phone messages?
· Is he or she physically able to unlock and lock the doors at home?
· Can your child solve small problems by himself or herself?
· Does he or she know when and how to seek outside help?
· Is he or she prepared to handle an accident or an emergency?
· Will your child follow the rules set for him or her, and use his or her time productively?
Establishing rules and routines can help you and your child feel safe, secure and responsible. Let your child help set up those rules and agree on what the consequences will be for breaking them. Some basics considerations should include television and computer use, playing outdoors or in the house with friends. Can your kid safely use a sharp knife? The microwave? The stove? Is your child expected to do chores or have homework completed by a certain time?
Create a family message center with important information and encouraging notes. There's a great "Safety Tips for Latch Key Children" form presented by the Laramie County Sheriff's Department on its website (listed below), which can be downloaded and modified for your family. In addition to safety rules, it includes space for names and numbers that your child may need but could easily forget in an emergency.
As a parent, it's your responsibility to make sure your child's Home Alone experience isn't anything like that mayhem-filled movie. Ask yourself, is your home safe?
Secure away and discuss any potentially dangerous items—such as medicines, guns, alcohol, power tools or cleaning products—which are definitely things you don't want your child getting into. Have a first aid kit and flashlight with fresh batteries handy.
The National Crime Prevention Council's McGruff the Crime Dog website (see below) created this list of safety rules to teach, review and repeat with your child.
· Check in with you or a neighbor immediately after arriving home.
· Know how to call 9-1-1, your area's emergency number or the operator.
· Be able to give directions to your home, in case of emergency.
· Know never to accept gifts or rides from people your child does not know well.
· Know how to use the door and window locks, as well as the alarm system, if you have one.
· Understand that he or she should never to let anyone into your home without first having your permission.
· Be able to carry a house key in a safe place (such as inside a shirt pocket or sock). Never leave it under a mat or on a ledge outside the house.
· Know how to escape in case of fire.
· Know not to go into an empty house or apartment if things don't look right—such as if there is a broken window, ripped screen or opened door.
· Be ready to let you know about anything that frightens your child or makes him or her feel uncomfortable.
Although you aren't looking for a babysitter, enlist the help of a trusted neighbor who may be at home during the day. Find a nearby "safe house" where your child knows she can call or even go to should an emergency arise. Don't be afraid to ask neighbors to inform you if they should see or hear anything that may cause you concern.
If possible, occasionally call or come home a little earlier than expected. This isn't tattling or spying. It's better that you learn of problems directly or through your neighbors than from Protective Services after an anonymous report is filed. Or worse, after your child is physically or emotionally injured.
Continually evaluate the situation. Do you see any negative or positive changes in your child? For most children, being home alone is another empowering milestone along that bumpy road to maturity. But, occasionally, a child, who does fine for a few hours alone after school, may not be ready to be safely left alone all day during the summer. If this should be the case, check with your local school system or community agencies such as the YMCA, places of worship or other parents for advice on finding low-cost after-school or summer child care in your area. Help is out there.
Child Care Resource and Referral Agency, featuring Child Care Aware. Call 800-424-2246 or go to www.childcareaware.org for help with choosing and using before- and after-school care.
COPE, Inc. Call 800-247-3054 or go to www.cope-inc.com for workplace/family library resources on a variety of topics.
National Crime Prevention Council, featuring McGruff the Crime Dog. Visit the website www.mcgruff.org for information on child safety, including creating a McGruff Safe House.
National SAFE KIDS Campaign. Visit the website www.safekids.org for information on promoting safe habits and preventing childhood injuries.
Baltimore City, 410-361-2235 (24 hours).
Baltimore County, 410-853-3000 (24 hours).
Harford County, 410-836-4713 (after hours, call 410-838-6600).
Howard County, 410-872-4203 (after hours, call 410-313-2929).


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Göhren est une commune sur l'île de Rügen, dans l'arrondissement de Poméranie-Occidentale-Rügen, Land de Mecklembourg-Poméranie-Occidentale.

Géographie
Cette station balnéaire se situe tout à l'est de l'île, sur la péninsule de Mönchgut. Le cap Nordperd sépare la plage du nord de celle du sud. Entre la jetée et le Nordperd, se trouve Buskam, le plus grand bloc erratique allemand, long de 300 m.

Elle est reliée aux Bundesstraßen 96 et 196.

Histoire
Le tumulus de Speckbusch date de l'âge du bronze.

Le village de pêcheurs et de marins de Göhren ("montagne" en slave) est mentionné la première fois en 1165.

Göhren devient une station balnéaire à partir de 1878. En 1887, Adeline von Schimmelmann fonde un foyer pour les marins du monde entier. L'arrivée de la Rügensche Kleinbahn, un chemin de fer à voie étroite, développe le tourisme à partir de 1899.

Durant la RDA, les capacités d'accueil de vacanciers sont élargies. Au début des années 1970, on compte  lits gérés par la FDGB pour  habitants. Le président Wilhelm Pieck est venu faire une visite.

Personnalités liées à la commune
 Max Dreyer (1862-1946), écrivain.

Source, notes et références

Commune en Mecklembourg-Poméranie-Occidentale
Station balnéaire en Allemagne
Rügen


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Ford School News
Michigan maritime: Ports set to grow economy throughout the state
By Greta Guest and originally published in This is Michigan: Stories of our State
A new law that gives the state's 32 ports tools to expand and grow the maritime economy started out as a community project for a handful of University of Michigan students.
U-M students first worked with the Port of Monroe in 2012 and over the next decade would make the case for investing in ports around the state to increase container and industrial shipments, which is expected to lead to job creation.
The Maritime and Port Facility Assistance Grant Program Act, which Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed in July, sets up an office in the Michigan Department of Transportation to oversee the grants. It puts the Great Lakes state ports in line for federal grant dollars that neighboring states have enjoyed for years.
The Port of Monroe, Michigan's only Lake Erie port, received $5 million in state funding this summer, which helped it to leverage an $11 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in November. The funding will help it build a container cargo scanning facility and a riverfront wharf for vessel transfer of wind energy cargos and other improvements.
Paul LaMarre III, port director for the Port of Monroe and chairman of Whitmer's Port Advisory Committee, said the work of U-M students was foundational in the port's growth strategies.
Gerber (Photo by Eric Bronson / Michigan Photography)
"The University of Michigan has been involved with the Port's rebirth," LaMarre said. "Our introduction to Liz Gerber in the Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan is likely one of the most fruitful relationships that I have had since being at the Port of Monroe for roughly a decade."
Gerber, the Jack L. Walker Jr. Collegiate Professor of Public Policy and director of the Program in Practical Policy Engagement at the Ford School, said that studying policy alternatives is an important part of the coursework.
"The port is now bringing in a lot more money serving more customers and providing an environmentally friendly transportation alternative to heavy materials relative to trucks, which is how most heavy materials get moved around," she said. "Also, by changing policy, there are potential long-term benefits for the state as well. It's setting up a mechanism to support the maritime industry throughout the state, which can provide real benefits to not just the ports themselves, but also all the stakeholders who benefit from activity in the ports."
The students' research found that Michigan's ports were underutilized and could contribute to the state's growing economy if given more investment.
'Historic opportunity'
The Port of Monroe is one of 32 active cargo ports around the state. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway forms a maritime transportation system that runs 2,300 miles between the St. Lawrence Seaway on the Atlantic Ocean to Lake Superior. Michigan's ports handle 51.7 million tons of cargo valued at $4.1 billion annually, according to the newly established Maritime and Port Facility Assistance Office.
"Our bipartisan bills present a historic opportunity for Michigan to become more competitive with other states by investing in the maritime industry," said state Sen. Stephanie Chang, a Detroit Democrat and U-M alumna who sponsored legislation to help the ports. House legislation was sponsored by Rep. Jack O'Malley, a Lake Ann Republican.
Chang (Photo by Eric Bronson / Michigan Photography)
The Port of Detroit, which is in Chang's district, also received federal dollars last month—$16 million for infrastructure, including a new port and rail connection, dry bulk cargo and more.
"Over the past few years, I've really learned a lot about the fact that although Michigan is the Great Lakes state, we aren't as involved as other Midwest states in helping the maritime industry," Chang said. "I realized that we can do so much to increase our maritime activity, create jobs and at the same time make sure we are doing it in a sustainable way that's protecting our environment."
Chang reached out to several private and public ports, environmental groups and MDOT to get it right. She also worked in partnership with state Sens. Wayne Schmidt, a Traverse City Republican, and Dale Zorn, an Onsted Republican who represents the Monroe area. The U-M student report was helpful in determining what Michigan could be doing to support a more robust industry.
Chang, who earned her bachelor's degree along with master's degrees in public policy and social work at U-M, said her education helped her to craft a strong argument, build coalitions, and think of and navigate around potential opposition.
Aside from creating jobs, improving port infrastructure and increasing the number of state ports with Green Marine environmental certification to protect communities around the ports, the work strengthens the state economy.
"I think that it'll make a good statewide impact by addressing some of the supply chain issues that we've been seeing, because we know that moving things on water can be more efficient than moving things in other ways," Chang said. "So, I think it is really important that we are making sure that as ports are expanding their activity, that they're doing everything that they can to lower emissions, both from the ships and from trucks."
A port calls
The Ford School's Gerber said that over the years different teams of students have worked on a number of projects for the Port of Monroe as part of the school's engaged learning approach that has them work directly with people and organizations outside of the university on real world problems.
Through this work, we know that the economic impacts and other impacts of entities like the Port of Monroe are significant.
Liz Gerber
Research projects for the Port of Monroe have included:
An economic impact analysis
A study of how Michigan funds its port infrastructure compared to other states
An environmental impact analysis for a proposed Port of Monroe project involving byproducts of coal power generation
A series of reports on port policy and legislation
"Through this work, we know that the economic impacts and other impacts of entities like the Port of Monroe are significant. They're economic drivers. They hire people, they purchase things, they have contracts with other companies, and so they have a direct economic impact on the local community," Gerber said.
"But you can also take a step back and think about them as one piece of this broader new mobility, sustainable transportation sector, within which they are working. Maritime shipping actually is much more clean relative to a lot of other forms of transportation, and so providing the ability for the Port of Monroe and other maritime actors to advocate for themselves and for their elected officials to advocate for them has allowed this sector to become more robust."
LaMarre said the relationship between the port and U-M started with a report on synthetic gypsum, a byproduct of coal-fired power plants like DTE Energy's Monroe Power Plant situated next to the port.
Photo by Eric Bronson / Michigan Photography
The port has traditionally processed coal cargo through its docks for the plant. It also sees limestone that's used to scrub the exhaust gasses at the plant and the byproducts created from the power generation process. The synthetic gypsum is used in wallboard, cement mix and agriculture. The port also handles bottom ash, which is used in cement mix.
"The University of Michigan has been involved with the port's rebirth literally since 2012, when we were assisted with a study on synthetic gypsum," LaMarre said. "In order to put the port back on the map, we had to ensure that cargo was going across our docks. That study with synthetic gypsum ensured that up to 600,000 tons of material a year were going to be beneficially reused, rather than put in a landfill.
"When it comes to research and education, a trusted, valued perspective, the University of Michigan is the gold standard."
The synthetic gypsum report allowed LaMarre to approach DTE to establish a partnership between the port and utility to manage the byproduct, which is sold to other Michigan businesses to use in manufacturing processes.
The limestone used in the scrubbing process at DTE comes from the Lafarge cement company in Alpena. It's unloaded at the power plant and goes through a ball mill that crushes it. The crushed limestone and water are sprayed into exhaust gases in the stacks, which absorbs the carbon, mercury, sulfur and other chemicals. What remains after it dries is synthetic gypsum and that's sent back up to Alpena for use in cement plants, LaMarre said.
LaMarre also was backed by the U-M students' study when he testified on the port bills in the Michigan Legislature.
"It's again U-M's reputation for excellence that substantiates the findings," he said. "Since Michigan was investing zero dollars in maritime, they're now going to establish an office as well as a multimillion-dollar grant program... we're talking about a few hundred jobs. It's significant."
LaMarre plans to continue working with the Ford School students as the port grows and works through challenges from regulatory to cargo-related ones for "strong, focused and team-oriented people who can objectively look at a problem and give us good advice. Liz and her students have been exactly that."
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In October 1955 in Nizza Monferrato, someone realised that gathering together all the farmers who had worked their vineyards for so long alone, might lead to something completely new.
The production of quality wine starts in the vineyards of which there are 550 hectares of vine, treated with the care and respect they deserve. Cantina di Nizza Monferrato's aim has been carrying over to our present the tradition and the secrets of the ancient way of "wine-making". This was possible just by unravelling the secrets and techniques of wine-making to hand down these methods and improve them with the help of the technology and new enological knowledge.
This Barbera result of selection grapes, is matured for 6 months in large oak barrels. The wine has a ruby red color and very vinous aroma as its main feature. With fruitful notes of blackberry and cherry when it is young, whereas on aging it develops a composite and persistent aroma of nuts. The taste is full and very harmonious. It is perfect with red meat, poultry, pasta, lamb and game. Best matches traditional Monferrato cuisine, generally perfect with meat-based dishes.


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24/02/19: The Education Secretary has set out his vision to help children build character and resilience - as crucial to young people's future success as academic achievements.
24/02/19: The government should hold headteachers to account for how they spend the PE and sports premium and claw back money if it is misspent, a new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on a fit and healthy childhood has urged.
24/02/19: A study by the University of Oxford has found that black Caribbean pupils were twice as likely to be identified as having social, emotional and mental health needs as white British pupils, with a call that schools look at their policies to ensure there is no systematic bias in the way special needs are identified.
24/02/19: New data published by the Department of Education shows girls in England are substantially less likely than boys to consider taking STEM subjects at A Level than boys. There is growing demand for STEM skills and School Standards Minister Nick Gibb has called on teachers, parents and society in general to challenge and dispel misconceptions some girls have about Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.
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MISA stands for the Massage in Schools Association. This association was set up to support instructors trained in the Massage in Schools Programme. MISA Branches from around the world are linked to this website and in countries where the isn't an established branch, there may well be trained MISP Instructors, so do get in touch. MISA International is the umbrella organization that aims to support the international network of Branches and our Team of MISP Trainers.
MISP is a world acclaimed MISP stands for the Massage in Schools Programme, which is a peer massage programme for children aged between 4-12 years old. A qualified MISP instructor implements the programme in primary schools, and other child-based settings, teaching the children a formal 15-stroke, imagery based massage routine, as well fun and creative massage activities and games..
No. This is a child to child massage programme which means that children are only paired with other children. Instructors make this very clear from the start and teachers are informed of this regulation. The only exception is if a child has additional needs and requires an adult to assist. In this case, permission is always obtained from the parents/carers.
More and more research studies point to the importance and necessity of nurturing touch in infancy and child development. Our society often ignores this vital importance, however, and too many children grow up without experiencing this regular, positive touch. The programme is not aimed as a therapy, but as a way of encouraging children to have positive social contact in a simple and creative way.
Yes, although it is called Massage in Schools, the programme can be implemented, and fits very well into many other settings. Examples include after-school clubs, holiday camps, Girl Guides and Scouts, family support groups, daycare centres, children's homes, family fund days and much more. There are also other mini courses that Instructors can implemented in their communities, e.g. touch and movement.
The programme has been adapted for 2-4 year olds and is called 'Mini MISP'. This has been carefully tailored to the abilities of this age group. There is also a Touch and Movement Programme currently being launched for younger children.
Aside from helping to create a calm classroom, the MISP can be used as a learning tool, complementing other learning activities. Your MISP instructor will have been trained on how to incorporate massage activities into school subjects, helping pupils with memory, creativity, and teamwork. Think, building pyramids on a partner's back when studying the Egyptians, or making math sums by drawing the numbers on each other and guessing the answers, or a picture in the style of Monet. The possibilities are endless!
When practiced regularly, teachers and pupils have noticed many positive changes to the school environment. These include a calmer and more focused classroom, improvement in social interaction between pupils, levels of empathy and respect, and the ability to stay focused on task and carry out work efficiently. Please visit our research section for more information.
The children work in pairs and always ask each other's permission before starting the routine. They carry out a sequence of imagery-based moves on the back, head, neck, arms and hands whilst fully clothed in the classroom environment for 10-15 minutes a day. In addition to the formal strokes, teachers can choose to use creative touch activities and or massage stories too.
The price differs depending on the country, location and whether the instructor has other funding available. Please get in touch with the Association to find an instructor and discuss prices or to introduce the programme into your country.
There are three options. The first is to contact the local Branch Association to find an instructor near you. He/she will then implement the programme for a 5-8 week period, depending on your school's schedule. This can also include follow-up sessions. The second option is to send one or more of your teachers on a 2 day training course. To find a course near you please visit out Training page. The third option is to organize an in-house training for the whole school, depending on the availability of Trainers in your country. Taster sessions can also be arranged. Once trained these teachers will be able to teach the programme to the pupils, but will not be able to teach other teachers.
No problem. They're encouraged to watch quietly whilst the MISP takes place, and can join in by carrying out the moves in the air in front of them, drawing pictures of the strokes, or just sitting quietly. Normally after watching the MISP for a few sessions and seeing the other children enjoying it they often decide they would like to try it.
Generally children with learning difficulties gain enormous benefit from participating. It sometimes takes longer to become comfortable with the process and the routine, but once they have they usually thrive on it. All children find it very empowering to participate in an activity that is common to all.
Yes, usually the massage moves can be adapted to suit the individual where there are physical disabilities. Children with disabilities are usually used to finding their own ways of doing things anyway and as long as they are included and acknowledged in the process, they generally love the activity.


Making the best of an unexpected situation can sometimes be the only way to go. While camping at Jordanelle State Park on Friday night, I was expecting to capture some star trail photos. But knowing that it was a full moon, I had to lower some of my expectation. But when the super moon made its way above the mountain range to the east, I had to turn my camera on it and see what I could capture.
Rather than grabbing just another show of the moon, I was trying to get the silhouette of something else into the photo. Since there were a lot of trees in the distance, I decided to make that my additional subject in the photo and ended up with this capture.
While this isn't the shot of the moon that I have in mind as my dream shot, it's a move in the right direction. The challenge is finding the right setting, and then playing with how I get the ground as well as the moon to show up in the photo. Maybe some HDR action, or some other capture and editing techniques. So for the time being, hope you enjoy this shot and I'll hope to capture and share my dream photo.
This is stunning! I have been trying to shoot like this as well everytime the full moon arrives.
I set my camera at f/45 (as small as I could get) and played with slow speed at time.
That one I set my camera at f/11, 1/100s, ISO 100, 300mm.
Glad you liked the photo. Distance is the only thing I can think of. The tree in my photo was about 100 yards away, which allowed me to have both in focus. Other times I have tried, the trees or other object were so close that I wasn't able to have both in focus. Not sure if that's why, but those are my thoughts.
Yes, I have same thought like you. I think the distance takes part in this shot to get both background and foreground in focus.


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Making Dispute Resolution More Effective – MAP Peer Review Report, Belgium (Stage 2) - Inclusive Framework on BEPS: Action 14
Under Action 14, countries have committed to implement a minimum standard to strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of the mutual agreement procedure (MAP). The MAP is included in Article 25 of the OECD Model Tax Convention and commits countries to endeavour to resolve disputes related to the interpretation and application of tax treaties. The Action 14 Minimum Standard has been translated into specific terms of reference and a methodology for the peer review and monitoring process. The minimum standard is complemented by a set of best practices.The peer review process is conducted in two stages. Stage 1 assesses countries against the terms of reference of the minimum standard according to an agreed schedule of review. Stage 2 focuses on monitoring the follow-up of any recommendations resulting from jurisdictions' stage 1 peer review report. This report reflects the outcome of the stage 2 peer monitoring of the implementation of the Action 14 Minimum Standard by Belgium, which is accompanied by a document addressing the implementation of best practices which can be accessed on the OECD website.
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Forum mondial sur la transparence et l'échange de renseignements à des fins fiscales : Belgique 2018 (Deuxième cycle) - Rapport d'examen par les pairs sur la demande d'échange de renseignements
Cette publication contient le rapport d'examen par les pairs 2018 sur l'échange de renseignements a la demande de la Belgique.
Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes: Belgium 2018 (Second Round) - Peer Review Report on the Exchange of Information on Request
Making Dispute Resolution More Effective - MAP Peer Review Report, Belgium (Stage 1) - Inclusive Framework on BEPS: Action 14
Under Action 14, countries have committed to implement a minimum standard to strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of the mutual agreement procedure (MAP). The MAP is included in Article 25 of the OECD Model Tax Convention and commits countries to endeavour to resolve disputes related to the interpretation and application of tax treaties. The Action 14 Minimum Standard has been translated into specific terms of reference and a methodology for the peer review and monitoring process. The minimum standard is complemented by a set of best practices. The peer review process is conducted in two stages. Stage 1 assesses countries against the terms of reference of the minimum standard according to an agreed schedule of review. Stage 2 focuses on monitoring the follow-up of any recommendations resulting from jurisdictions' stage 1 peer review report. This report reflects the outcome of the stage 1 peer review of the implementation of the Action 14 Minimum Standard by Belgium, which is accompanied by a document addressing the implementation of best practices.
Tax and Skills: Key findings for all countries
These country specific notes provide figures and commentary from the Taxation and Skills publication that examines how tax policy can encourage skills development in OECD countries.
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Environmental taxes: Key findings for Belgium
This country note provides an environmental tax and carbon pricing profile for Belgium. It shows environmentally related tax revenues, taxes on energy use and effective carbon rates.
Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes Peer Reviews: Belgium 2011 (Supplementary Report) - Phase 1: Legal and Regulatory Framework
This publication contains the Supplementary Phase 1 Peer Review Report for Belgium.
Tax: Jurisdictions move towards full tax transparency
Furthering efforts to fight against international tax evasion and bank secrecy, members of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes have issued 12 new peer review reports.
Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes Peer Reviews: Belgium 2011 - Phase 1: Legal and Regulatory Framework
The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes is the multilateral framework within which work in the area of tax transparency and exchange of information is carried out by over 90 jurisdictions which participate in the work of the Global Forum on an equal footing. The Global Forum is charged with in-depth monitoring and peer review of the implementation of the standards of transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes. These standards are primarily reflected in the 2002 OECD Model Agreement on Exchange of Information on Tax Matters and its commentary, and in Article 26 of the OECD Model Tax Convention on Income and on Capital and its commentary as updated in 2004, which has been incorporated in the UN Model Tax Convention. The standards provide for international exchange on request of foreseeably relevant information for the administration or enforcement of the domestic tax laws of a requesting party. 'Fishing expeditions' are not authorised, but all foreseeably relevant information must be provided, including bank information and information held by fiduciaries, regardless of the existence of a domestic tax interest or the application of a dual criminality standard. All members of the Global Forum, as well as jurisdictions identified by the Global Forum as relevant to its work, are being reviewed. This process is undertaken in two phases. Phase 1 reviews assess the quality of a jurisdiction's legal and regulatory framework for the exchange of information, while Phase 2 reviews look at the practical implementation of that framework. Some Global Forum members are undergoing combined – Phase 1 plus Phase 2 – reviews. The ultimate goal is to help jurisdictions to effectively implement the international standards of transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes. All review reports are published once approved by the Global Forum and they thus represent agreed Global Forum reports.
Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes Peer Reviews: Belgium 2013 - Phase 2: Implementation of the Standard in Practice
This report contains the 'Phase 2: Implementation of the Standard in Practice' review for Belgium, as well as revised version of the 'Phase 1: Legal and Regulatory Framework review' already released for this jurisdiction. The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes is the multilateral framework within which work in the area of tax transparency and exchange of information is carried out by 120 jurisdictions, which participate in the Global Forum on an equal footing. The Global Forum is charged with in-depth monitoring and peer review of the implementation of the international standards of transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes. These standards are primarily reflected in the 2002 OECD Model Agreement on Exchange of Information on Tax Matters and its commentary, and in Article 26 of the OECD Model Tax Convention on Income and on Capital and its commentary as updated in 2004. The standards have also been incorporated into the UN Model Tax Convention. The standards provide for international exchange on request of foreseeably relevant information for the administration or enforcement of the domestic tax laws of a requesting party. Fishing expeditions are not authorised but all foreseeably relevant information must be provided, including bank information and information held by fiduciaries, regardless of the existence of a domestic tax interest or the application of a dual criminality standard. All members of the Global Forum, as well as jurisdictions identified by the Global Forum as relevant to its work, are being reviewed. This process is undertaken in two phases. Phase 1 reviews assess the quality of a jurisdiction's legal and regulatory framework for the exchange of information, while Phase 2 reviews look at the practical implementation of that framework. Some Global Forum members are undergoing combined – Phase 1 and Phase 2 – reviews. The Global Forum has also put in place a process for supplementary reports to follow-up on recommendations, as well as for the ongoing monitoring of jurisdictions following the conclusion of a review. The ultimate goal is to help jurisdictions to effectively implement the international standards of transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes. All review reports are published once approved by the Global Forum and they thus represent agreed Global Forum reports.


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This is insane
Thread starter reefraff
It's the equivalent of Obama saying to the republican states that if they won't bend over and let them come flooding in here then he's just gonna dump the crappy ones on our front lawn. And then turn around and pout. And then blame republicans who are going to great lengths (even shutting down the federal government) to get people to understand that this is madness.
But we're all just Neoconservatives so what do we know right?
It's just politics is all this is. You guys understand.
Originally Posted by reefraff http:///t/397675/this-is-insane#post_3545500
Didn't see minor traffic offenses on that list LOL!
You are the Republican version of that sheep in the movie Babe - "Baa-ram-ewe! Baa-ram-ewe! To your breed, your fleece, your clan be true! Sheep be true! Baa-ram-ewe!"
Look at the chart again. What percentage of those offenses were designated "traffic offenses"? Now tell me again why the entire story is relevant in regards to illegal aliens, considering you're bleating that it doesn't provide any details as to how many of those offenders are illegal in this country. I know this keeps going over your head, but then again I'm not surprised by that.
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///t/397675/this-is-insane/20#post_3545515
Yea, and you hire every one of them to save a buck hypocrite.
What is mad about it? If those "illegals" weren't breaking their backs in fields doing the work you lazy Republicans refuse to do, you'd be spending 30% more for your produce.
"Dump the crappy ones on our front lawn"? You mean all those criminals that get early release out of Huntsville are all illegals? All these MULTIPLE incidents of drunk drivers, sex offenders, and drug traffickers in the State are nothing more than illegals who were set free by this ICE program? Please tell me you're not that naïve. Oh wait, you're a Neoconservatives, so my bad. Yes you are...
People need to start fighting back. When I had my yard xeroscaped I made the guy show me proof of citizenship on his crew. He balked at first but by god every member of his crew that showed up spoke English and had a driver's license. Close enough for me except the liberal morons who controlled the state legislature last session are giving illegals drivers licenses now so you have to look closely.
So you based their legal status on their ability to speak English? And you wonder why people think NeoCons are a bunch of bigots and racists.
Ofcorse not all "offenders" in the state are illegals. But the ones released from the ICE (immigration and customs enforcement) program were. Boy you're really fishin deep on this one lol.
I hired the the only guy that showed up to give a bid that was reasonable. A credible master mason. You know how hard it is to find a decent contractor this time of year to work on houses with all the building going on on the island? Ofcorse not. Weve only closed on 25 new houses this year. I'm sure you're just stacked to the gills flipping your "turn key properties". Hahahaha
Originally Posted by AggieAlum http:///t/397675/this-is-insane/20#post_3545522
And people think left wingers are lying morons.....
"by god every member of his crew that showed up spoke English and had a driver's license. Close enough for me except the liberal morons who controlled the state legislature last session are giving illegals drivers licenses now so you have to look closely."
The Stupid, it hurts!!!
http://immigration.lawyers.com/deportation/conviction-may-mean-deportation-or-removal-from-us.html
Conviction May Mean Deportation or Removal from US
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There are millions of non-US citizens (or "foreign nationals" or "aliens") in the country at any given time. Many here legally. For example, you may be a "permanent resident" or have a "green card," meaning you can live and work in the US indefinitely and enjoy most of the rights and privileges that US citizens have. Or, you may have a visa, which lets you stay in the country temporarily while you work or go to school. Some non-citizens are here illegally, such when someone sneaks into the country or stays here after his visa has expired.
Regardless, if you're not a US citizen and you're in the country, a criminal conviction may mean yourdeportation or removal from the US. That is, the federal government can send you back to your native country and bar you from re-entering the US.
Crimes and Convictions
Under US immigration law, a non-US citizen may be deported or removed from the country if she commits any of the following crimes:
[*]Crimes of moral turpitude (CIMT). These crimes involve some act that's base, depraved or vile. Examples include murder, rape and arson. You may be deported for a conviction on a CIMT only if you were convicted within five years after you were admitted to the US (it's 10 years if you have a green card) and you were sentenced to a year or more in prison
[*]Aggravated felonies . The immigration law lists dozens of crimes that qualify as aggravated felonies, such as murder, rape and trafficking in drugs or firearms. It doesn't matter how long you've been in the US, either. If you commit an aggravated felony at any time after being admitted to the US, you may be deported
[*]Failure to register as a sex offender. If you're convicted of a sex-related crime and you're required to register as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act and you don't, you may be deported
Drug-related crimes . You may be deported if you're convicted of selling, distributing or possessing illegal drugs or "controlled substances." The exception is if the conviction is your first conviction and it was for possessing 30 grams or less of marijuana for your own use
Gun-related crimes . A conviction for buying, selling, owning or carrying a firearm is a deportable offense
Crimes of domestic violence. This means any crime of violence you commit against a current or former spouse, the other parent of your child, or any person you're living with or used to live with
">Crimes against the US or other citizens. You may be deported if you commit treason and espionage, or acts of terrorism
It's all relative to the size of you're sheeple.
Some seem to be larger than others
darthtang aw
I find it interesting that some people would support the release of convicted murders, sexual offenders, burglars, and other convicted violent criminals here illegally or on a visa into our society. Basically condoning breaking of the law and keeping these types of people in our society rather than ship them back to their home country. Over 2000 of those released were convicted violent criminals.
As long as this is accepted by the current administration or future one's nothing will change. I am sure someone will say the previous administrations did the same thing. And somehow this excuses it and makes it ok.
Originally Posted by Darthtang AW http:///t/397675/this-is-insane/20#post_3545532
Only the stupid ones Darth, only the stupid ones.
I agree with you guys and the people need to do something. I don't agree with republicans being innocent either. I believe this is just the way things work when it comes to the rich elite exercising their power over the masses. A free country doesn't have umpteen thousand laws on the books to oppress and control it's people. Moses, said we only need like ten in order to live a fair and prosperous life. You guys see where this is going.
The ACA was bought and payed for by people who don't have the majorities better interest in mind. Which is why this administration shoved it down the tax payers throats the way they did while Obama was still in office. Insurance is the original con. Sure a few people will benefit but the majority won't. Otherwise they wouldn't be in business to do it. The American people bought it, hook, line and sinker.
I believe this is just the way things work when it comes to the rich elite exercising their power over the masses. A free country doesn't have umpteen thousand laws on the books to oppress and control it's people..
I disagree. This is what happens when the masses won't hold their guy accountable. Be it democrat or republican. I was vocal about Bush's spending and some of his actions. But in General, Democrats and Republicans will support their guy because they fear the other side might "win". When in fact neither side loses, the only losers are the people and those that attempt to justify such actions.
All you are doing there is chosing the lesser of two evils. I don't necessarily believe the founders were evil people. I belive they tried to install a system that was fair. But this isn't what we have now. Our forefathers fled to escape this kind of teirany. It has simply caught up with us again. Can you prove to me that our voting system is actually legitimate and accurate?
No one is supporting the release of these "criminals". You sheeple just want to cherry pick which group is being persecuted. Authorities around the country release these same types of criminals every day THAT ARE US CITIZENS, yet you don't seem concerned about therm. I guarantee you states like California release 2000 criminals like this EVERY DAY. But because "some" of these individuals are illegally in this country, the Illegal Lovin' Obama is letting them stay here. Guess you don't recognize that several Republican's support this administration's stance on illegal immigration. Oh wait, they are just RINO's that have wandered away from the "herd".
Actually, this goes back to Reagan. Does it excuse it? Of course not. But why weren't you railing those administration's when it was occurring back then? Typical selective memory.
Originally Posted by reefraff http:///t/397675/this-is-insane/20#post_3545534
You tell em' Forrest Gump
Problem is people think there are only two choices. How many independents have run in elections. But the majority won't vote for them because they Fear the one they dislike the most will win. I haven't voted for a republican or democrat in a Presidential election since 2004. Bush after reelection put a very bad taste in my mouth. McCain was campaigning in the same vein as Bush. I didn't vote for Mitt either. nor did I vote for President Obama. But I voted. Most of you say it is a wasted vote. But I voted for the candidate I felt was most honest and qualified. How many pick the "lesser of two evils" and still get crapped on? The lesser of two evils solves nothing. And then we sit and defend our lesser of two evils latter. It is crap and we buy into it.
Tis why I agreed that The People need to do SOMETHING.
Because I was 6-13 when Reagan was President.
Those released from Prisons as U.S. citizens I do complain about. But since this is their home country our judicial system must release them here. Those here on VISAs and illegal are here contingent to their behavior. See the difference?
Those released out of California are done at a state level. This is a federal level. See the difference? I don't live in California, I do live in the U.S. I can't vote out the idiots in California, I can try to vote out the fed. See the difference?
Prisoners released from state prisons have served the term of their incarceration. whether I feel the sentence was long enough or not. Those held by ICE are held pending arraignment for their current convictions to be deported or reviewed. See the difference?
Citizens are covered under the constitution. Non citizens are not. See the difference?
I doubt it. Pretty simple concept really. Those LEGAL aliens in the country on Visa's have to abide by a certain set of rules to stay here. One is not to violate the laws on the list I have now posted twice. Notice how traffic offenses are not on that list? But indeed someone who is in the country illegally who is stopped for a traffic offense (or jaywalking for that matter) is subject to detainment and deportation because they don't belong here. A legal alien sentenced to more than a year in jail would be subject to deportation but there are not many cases of a simple traffic infraction will lead to that so it's a pretty safe assumption at least 15,000 of the people released were illegals.


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Le bisoxalate de tétrahydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone est un oxyde de carbone de formule brute C10O10. Il consiste en un centre 1,4-benzoquinone dont les quatre atomes d'hydrogène sont remplacés par deux groupes fonctionnels oxalate. Il peut être vu comme le quadruple ester de l'acide oxalique et de la tétrahydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone.

Ce composé a été obtenu par H. S. Verter, H. Porter et R. Dominic en 1968 en faisant réagir de la tétrahydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone avec du chlorure d'oxalyle dans le THF. C'est un solide jaune qui peut être cristallisé sous forme d'un solvate de THF mais ne peut pas être séparé sous forme pure.

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Firstly I would want to help out all my family and friends who needed support with housing, debt, holidays, uni fees, planning a wedding and so on. I would really like to lighten their loads in life and give them some treats too.
Next, I would want to support a few charities I really believe in and start a reading programme to help children in my area who struggle with reading. It is so key to get this sorted early.
Then I would secure my kid's futures by buying up a few properties and setting up strong savings accounts.
Then … onto the fun stuff.
I would visit all the places I long to see, Wyoming and Montana, Australia, India and more.
I would have the most lovely writing desk and a wardrobe of gorgeous clothes and a library – sigh- a little library with velvet chairs all of my own.
And a little sports car would be nice too.
Oh it would be fun to be rich!
Hmm, I would be working for many a year to afford my entire dream list wouldn't I?
I suppose I could marry a prince but Harry has just been snapped up and the others are all way too young for me!
Me, well I am hoping for a huge book deal one day and to become the next Danielle Steel queen of romance stories and I hope to make my millions that way!
*Be responsible As ever I would say with any gambling ( yes even a flutter on the horses or a weekly go on the lottery) that you should always, ALWAYS only gamble what you can afford to lose really comfortably and you know DO be responsible and all that!
A great list of ideas… sometimes it's just fun to dream!