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HBO's Here And Now is the Kitchen Sink of TV

Don't expect the same kind of emotional catharsis as This Is Us

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This is how you know Here And Now is an emotional family drama: there are two familial birthday parties within the first four episodes and, in between, family meetings and family dinners. If you drink whenever someone hugs a sibling, or a child, you'd never make it to the end credits.

Created by Alan Ball, who wrote the first two episodes and directed the pilot, Here And Now is HBO's prestige answer toThis Is Us(or its better alternative Parenthood), though I'm not quite sure who asked for it. To somewhat distinguish itself, Here And Now also includes a strange supernatural twist that's present throughout (it wouldn't be Alan Ball without some wtf-ery). Big-hitters Holly Hunter and Tim Robbins play Audrey and Greg, who have aged into a world they assumed would be better now. She's a retired therapist turned "conflict resolution consultant" and he's a philosopher; both specialize in empathy, which is the buzzword of the whole series. Together, they've raised four children: Duc (Raymond Lee), from Vietnam, a "motivational architect" (see: life coach) with a meticulously-curated Instagram; Ashley (Jerrika Hinton), from Liberia, who works in fashion and tries to hide her side booze- and cocaine-fueled activities from her husband and young daughter; Ramon (Daniel Zovatto), from Colombia, a student and video game designer who is widely agreed to be the favorite child; and Kristen (Sosie Bacon), their only biological child, a 17-year-old high schooler who deals with her unconventional family by trying to make herself more unique. Like Kristen, Here And Now also struggles with trying to find its own identity, reacting to the TV landscape instead of working to find its own innate individuality.

Here And Now certainly is a heavy series, one that's set unsubtly in the Trump era and that aims to reflect the nonstop debates on culture and identities. Audrey wants to be the patron saint of progressivism, making the world better one adoption at a time. But she goes too far, as mothers tend to do: embarrassing Duc and Ashley on their younger school picture days by forcing their cultures on unwilling children who just wanted to fit in--or, at the very least, not get bullied by their peers. (This assimilation is an ongoing theme: Ashley even changed her name to something white when she turned 18, because no one could pronounce her old one.) Duc and Ashley love Ramon but lightly resent him for being white-passing (and therefore easier to assimilate and be accepted by the white people in their community) and the favorite (so much so that he's nicknamed "Baby Jesus"), explaining how he was the easier child since no one had to teach him English (Duc) or figure out how to handle his hair (Ashley). But Ramon doesn't have it too easy, either--Audrey romanticizes the fact that he's gay, relishing at the chance to remark on how "special" he and his partner Henry (Andy Bean) are. Though the children tend to also resent their mother at times, Greg gets off a little easier because he's more passive and seemingly just goes along with whatever Audrey wants. He's also becoming more withdrawn and depressed--or maybe it's more existential, or who knows--so the children tend to worry more than resent, but suffice it to say Greg has some unlikable secrets of his own.

Necar Zagaden, Marwan Salama and Peter Macdissi, Here and Now

Necar Zagaden, Marwan Salama and Peter Macdissi, Here and Now

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So yes, Here And Now eagerly explores race--one scene comparing and contrasting the different ways a police officer treats a white character and a black character is frustratingly simplistic, but it's portrayed as if it's groundbreaking--but that's not it's only mission. The other big focus of the show is Ramon's therapist Farid Shokrani (Peter Macdissi) and his Muslim family who is dealing with, as he puts it, "religious anxiety" which is dealt with in a similarly clunky way as racial politics. Farid, haunted by past trauma, and his wife Minou (Necar Zadegan) disagree on how much they should engage with their faith, especially in our current world (Farid, for example, isn't too on board with Minou openly wearing her hijab). Here And Now also uses the Shokrani family to introduce gender issues, as their son Navid (Marwan Salama) is gender fluid--though only within the confines of the Shokrani house. Yet the addition of all these intersections of social issues feels more like Ball throwing everything in the kitchen sink rather than a show built to resonate with marginalized groups it portrays.

Here And Now's biggest problem is that it doesn't, at least not within the first four episodes sent out to critics, reign in its focus. Instead, it casts a wide net over a variety of subjects, dipping its toes in everything from hate crimes, to abortion rights, to white supremacy. At one point, Greg gives an impassioned speech to his students about empathy--it's an almost Aaron Sorkin-esque rant--that instructs them to go outside and maybe even punch a Nazi. Even if you take away the hot-button issues, it's still a crowded scene: unfaithful spouses, ruminations on psychiatry and medication, weed, psychics, virginity, blackmail. (And yet, even so packed, Here And Now still manages to feel utterly dull at times!) Much of it feels too surface-level (would you believe that at one point a character literally finds themselves at a fork in the road?), and you want Ball and co. to look further, dig deeper, really pull out whatever the hell it's trying to say.

Daniel Zovatto, Here and Now

Daniel Zovatto, Here and Now

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Still, to watch an Alan Ball series is to trust him, and there is a lot of intrigue and some promise to be found within Here And Now--though, without ruining the twists, I suppose you'll have to trust me, too. One of the better qualities is Ramon, who is easily the most charismatic and compelling member of the whole family. If the show has any semi-engaging hook--and you have to look pretty deep to find one--it would be Ramon's vaguely mythological crisis (part of which includes seeing the same set of numbers everywhere) that, unfortunately, I can't spoil here. What's also intriguing is Farid's strange, strong connection to Ramon, which the show explores more as it goes on. But whether or not that works depends on if you want your family dramas more grounded or not; I suspect this will throw a few people off. Another highlight is his budding relationship with Henry, Ramon's new boyfriend who is equally open and mysterious, that provides some of the better moments in the show. Zovatto is a stand-out of the ensemble cast (yes, one that includes both Hunter and Robbins, who try but sometimes get slogged down by the dullish subplots and clunky speeches) and there's an ease to his acting that helps move everything along though it's certainly not enough.

There is room for more family dramas on television and especially ones that are injecting a little more originality into the genre. Here And Now doesn't rely on faux, manipulative sentimentality the way that This Is Us does which certainly works to its credit but it also lacks the immediate hook that NBC drama had to pull in (and maintain) so many viewers. If Here And Now can narrow its intentions and lean further into the mysterious intrigue surrounding Ramon, it might find a way to right itself.


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Ottawa — Computer software maker Corel said its WinDVD Blu-ray Disc playback software will receive BD-Video profile 1.1 certification, supporting picture in picture playback over running feature content.

Corel said the certification for BD-Video Profile 1.1 means that WinDVD “has passed the stringent standards and guidelines set by the Blu-ray Disc Association to ensure the best possible user experience.”

WinDVD with BD-Video Profile 1.1 support will be available beginning in early 2008.

BD-Video Profile 1.1 support will allow WinDVD users to use picture in picture functionality to playback a smaller high-definition video in the corner of their screen while watching the high-definition movie on the background main screen. The functionality is expected to be typically used for commentaries from directors and actors.

“Corel is pleased to be the first DVD playback software vendor to receive BD-Video 1.1 Certification,” stated Jeff Hastings, Corel digital media president. “With the retail release of Profile 1.1-enabled Blu-ray Discs early in 2008, WinDVD users will be able to enjoy the ultimate at-home movie viewing experience, watching their favorite high-definition Blu-ray Disc movies, while enjoying the director’s commentary at the same time.”

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For those who loves to stream videos and look for different platforms on where to stream one, you may have heard of the video streaming platform Twitch. It is one of the most popular online streaming services available, it is mostly focused on video game streaming but in the past few years it has expanded in streaming TV shows, cartoons, music videos and more.

Now, for those who are familiar with twitch, you may also be familiar with overlays, but what are overlays and how does it work? An overlay is a boarder around your camera or webcam and it has a high definition of 1080p, it is a graphic that sits around and above your capture window and webcam. Think about it as if you are streaming a video while your window or webcam is wearing a mask. The things that are positioned underneath is everything that lines up.

If you combine the Twitch video game site wherein you can stream thousands of videos and an overlay that can enhance your video streaming experience, you will be able to stream videos like never before. You would need a premade one, that is now called the Twitch premade overlay and it can be bought online, here are some of the best websites on where you can purchase premade overlays for Twitch:

– This website offers free and premium Twitch overlays. You can purchase professionally designed overlays which also includes animated supporter bars, panels, screens and webcam frames. All of their designs are suitable for OBS Studios and X-Split Broadcaster as well as other services such as Streamlabs, Muxy, Stream Elements and more. There’s a lot of free resources as well.
– This website has hundreds of free and premium stream overlays, logos and other things that you would need to customize and personalize your website or your streaming experience. This site is compatible with Twitch, Mixer and Youtube, so if you have channels on those sites, you can add the services offered of this website on your channel. They have worked with thousands of streamers and created stream designs that had helped the streamers on their careers.
– This website is one of the most famous and the longest running sources for premium stream overlays and graphics. They have been active since 2004 and they have professional designs and amazing customer service.
– This website started it all, it is the first web based overlay service for Twitch that offered everything that you need for your Twitch video streaming. All of their stream overlays are made using HTML and CSS and are all controlled
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– This website will let you enjoy Twitch as it has all the standard overlays that you would need. Your audience and even you will be hooked with the gorgeous and amazing visuals of their overlays that can be customized and
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Dual Camera 48MP Sensor Oppo A8 Specs Leaks

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Oppo A Series phones will soon have a new dog: the Oppo A9. Wrong information on the phone suggests it could be unveiled next week and it would cost around CNY 1,700 - about $ 250 / € 225.

The phone is equipped with a dual camera on the back with a 48MP main sensor, similar to the Reno. There are no pop-up cameras here, but just a selfie camera in a drop-shaped notch.

The Oppo A9 has a fingerprint reader in the back. The vertical mark is Oppo's newest design language.

The battery inside the phone will have a capacity of 4,020 mAh and will benefit from the fast charge VOOC 3.0 (20W). The phone should have three color versions at launch: Ice White Jade, Mica Green and Fluorite Purple.

The A9 will ship with a single memory configuration - 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The chipset is unknown, but the A-series tends to use MediaTek chipsets (and some entry-level Snapdragons). The phone should be unveiled on April 30 (next Tuesday) if the leak is correct.
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As Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, Carrie helps uAspire build its brand and profile as the nation’s leader in helping young people afford their higher education dreams. Before joining uAspire, Carrie managed the circulation marketing for America’s Test Kitchen, publisher of Cook’s Illustrated magazine, and was the Circulation Director at Teen Voices, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young women. Carrie holds a bachelor’s degree from Emerson College and an MBA from the Graduate School of Management at Simmons College.

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With our nation’s widening college opportunity gap and escalating student debt crisis, uAspire’s work is critical to getting more low-income students—who have the most to gain from a college degree—to and through college. The dedication, expertise, compassion, and humor of everyone who works here to accomplish this are daily inspiration.


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These webpages describe the UCC Health Matters initiative and exhibit some of the work that's been done since it all began in 2012. You can also read about general healh/wellbeing, and find resources which might help in dealing with some of the common health/wellbeing challenges of university life.

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Now what?

Last Thursday at Dinner and a Message we looked at Ephesians 2: 1 – 10. We talked a lot about grace, and how we are saved by grace. Grace is free; there is nothing that we can do to deserve it. It’s not about works, but that doesn’t mean works have no place.

In fact, Paul is very clear when he tells the Ephesians what they should do because they have been given grace: good works. They, and we, don’t do the works for grace, but we do the works because of grace.

Dallas Willard, a theology professor, once said that “Grace is not opposed to effort; it is opposed to earning.” Grace is not something that you earn, but receiving grace does put us in a position to put forth some effort, to do good works.

So, what does that look like? What are some good works that we can do?

We often think, “I’m just one person. How can I make a significant difference?” Mother Teresa has already answered that question when she said, “Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.”

Let someone in in front of you in a line of traffic. Get off that jam-packed UGA bus to let someone else on. Hold doors for people. Smile. Ask your waiter/waitress how they are doing and actually listen to his/her response. Give the classmate who is frantically looking for a pen one of yours. Give a couple bucks or a cup of coffee to that person with the sign asking for help.

As we discussed Thursday night, the questions isn’t what would Jesus do? The question is what will I do?

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Conditions and management

A list of some of the common disease conditions are included in this section.
Please refer to the section on Patient Information sheets for additional information.

  • Performance/professional voice disorders
    • Singing
  • Laryngeal hypersensitivity disorders
    • Vocal cord dysfunction
    • Chronic Cough
    • Paradoxical vocal fold motion
    • Irritable larynx
  • Benign vocal cord lesions
    • Nodules
    • Polyps
    • Cysts
    • Scar
    • Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP)
  • Early laryngeal or voice box cancers/Malignant neoplasms
    • Leukoplakia – white lesions
    • Laryngeal dysplasia
    • Early larynx cancer
  • Vocal cord paralysis/neurologic injury to the larynx link
    • Complete one-sided paralysis
    • Bilateral paralysis
    • Vocal fold paresis
  • Neurological disorders affecting voice
    • Spasmodic dysphonia
  • Dysphagia (swallowing disorders) due to:
    • Head and neck cancer
    • Neurological disorders
    • Laryngopharyngeal reflux
    • Foreign body sensations
    • Cricopharyngeal achalasia
    • Zenker’s diverticulum
    • Swallowing disorders related to aging
  • Dysphonia (hoarseness of the voice)
  • Airway narrowing/stenosis
    • Laryngeal stenosis
    • Subglottic stenosis, idiopathic and acquired
    • Tracheal stenosis
  • Voice disorders related to aging/presbyphonia

Management options:

  • Acoustic and aerodynamic analyses of voice (Stroboscopic)

  • KTP and CO2 laser surgery

  • Microdissection to remove nodules and polyps

  • Thyroplasty

  • Vocal cord injection

  • Endoscopic laryngeal cancer surgery

  • Trans nasal Oesophagoscopy

  • Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing and sensation

Future plans

  • Awake endoscopic and diagnostic procedures in clinics
  • Awake botulinum toxin injection

Patient Information Sheets

The Trust has a number of Patient Information Leaflets. These are now available on this

website and the number of leaflets available will grow over the next few months. In addition,

there are links to Patient Information Leaflets from other websites.

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The leaflets on this page have been produced by UHCW NHS Trust.

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The leaflets on this page have been produced by ENT UK which is the professional membership body representing Ear, Nose and Throat surgery, as well as its related specialities, in the United Kingdom.

The leaflets on this page have been produced by the British Laryngological Association (BLA) which is a membership society that takes an overall interest in the development of laryngology (the management of airway, voice, swallowing disorders, including related sciences and health promotion) in Great Britain.

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What Are Our Plan For This?

Do you have any suggestions for how we can make improvements to what we do and the type of support offered within the Weight Management Service? The Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery Service would love to invite a group of interested and motivated patients to attend intermittent drop-in sessions (dates to be arranged) where key parts of service provision can be discussed.

We cannot guarantee that we will implement the ideas or suggestions made, but certainly, we will always seek to provide feedback at a later date about whether a suggestion has led to changes or not.

Why Is This Important?

We are professionals who work in this area, and so we have an obligation to design our service based upon the most up-to-date evidence about what works, and for whom. But, we are not the recipients of the care that we provide, you are.

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Order of Worship May 9, 2021

UJCC Sunday House Worship Service

May 9, 2021 * 6th Sunday of Easter * Mothers’ Day

Easter blessings!

The Peace of Christ be with you! You are invited to use the following prayers & order of worship as we lift our hearts to God together from our respective homes!

“People [describe] God in feminine terms, not because God is actually a woman, but because feminine or maternal traits say something true about God and about their experience with God.” -Lynn Japinga

Call To Worship

Many of Jesus parables are images of what a mother does for us:

As a mother nurtures and feeds us, God feeds us in the feeding of the 5,000.

As a mother binds up the skinned knee of her child,

God binds up our wounds in the story of the Good Samaritan.

As a mother comforts and surrounds her children with love,

So God surrounds us.

As a mother bears a child’s pain and suffers with us when we hurt

so Jesus bore our pain on the cross.

As a mother believes in and brings to fulfillment the hopes and dreams of her children,

So God believes in and nurtures our hopes and dreams.

Mothering will fill you with love,

it will break your heart.

It is the best thing in the world.

May we all remember God as our mother today. (cs)

Song of Centering Becky Messer

We Humbly Adore and Receive

Children’s Time Rev. Sungrae Kim

Japanese Scripture Reading Mother God Passages Miwa and Nanami Jones

Scripture Reading in English

Today we thank God for the gift of mothers and mothering around the world.

As one whom a mother comforts, so I will comfort you – Isaiah 66:13. (RSV)

Gentle, patient God, thank you for your tender care.

Can a mother forget the baby at her breast

and have no compassion on the child she has borne?

Though she may forget,

I will not forget you! Isaiah 49:15 (NIV)

Loving, caring God, thank you for your compassionate care.

But I have calmed and quieted myself,

I am like a weaned child with its mother;

like a weaned child I am content. Psalm 131:2

Protecting, embracing God, thank you for your nurturing care.

How often have I longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings… Matthew 23:37

Comforting, warmhearted God, thank you for your gentle care.

God was like an eagle hovering over its nest,

overshadowing its young,

Then spreading its wings, lifting them into the air,

teaching them to fly. (Deuteronomy 32:11 The Message)

Ever present, sustaining God, thank you for your enduring care.

I have cared for you since you were born. Yes, I carried you before you were born. (Isaiah 46:3 NLT)

Sustaining, all sufficient God, thank you for your satisfying care.

I will be your God throughout your lifetime—

until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you. (Isaiah 46:4 NLT)

Faithful, providing God, everlasting and eternal One, thank you for your mothering love.

Amen. (cs2)

Sermon "Our Mothering God” Rev. Akiko Miyake-Stoner

Song of Reflection You Are My All in All

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Joys and Concerns & Time of Prayer

You are invited to share your joys and concerns with one another using our usual format:

Person lifting the prayer: “O God of Mercy;” everyone’s response: “This is our prayer.”

After you share your joys and concerns, go around the circle and offer prayer, praying freely or using this format:

“God, I thank you for…” and “God, I ask for…”

You are invited to close together with The Lord’s Prayer.

* Please join in our Zoom Fellowship & Prayer meeting at 11:30 am

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* If you or your kids would like to contribute to our virtual worship by music, painting, photos, recipes, or anything, please contact Rev. Rae: sungrae@ujcclife.com

Go Now in Peace Becky Messer

Worship Resource: (cs) Christine Sine, “Meditation Monday: Connecting to the Mother Heart of God,” https://godspacelight.com/2015/05/04/meditation-monday-connecting-to-the-mother-heart-of-god/; (cs2) Christine Sine, “Maternal Images Of God—Reposted,” https://godspacelight.com/2019/05/01/maternal-images-of-god-reposted/ slightly adapted

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...in the graphic "clothing" of all packaging: films, labels, cartons and many more. Passion at work and life results in perfection through high-quality flexographic overprinting on films and laminates. ULTIME makes packaging that encourage buying, trying and frequent use of food products and other goods. We use plastics in case it is safer for health, environment and unfortunately paper cannot be used.

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Graphic designs.

We specialize in graphic “outwear” for all packaging materials: plastic bags, labels, boxes, and others.
We are most experienced in creating high quality flexographic overprints on films and laminates.
Owing to ULTIME designs for packaging, consumers are encouraged to buy, try out and frequently use the food products or other goods. Our graphic designers make sure that the final results meet our Customers’ expectations.
This is possible thanks to the years of our experience, and to our creative involvement. Certainly, our work does not end with the design; we also offer finished films and laminated materials with overprints.

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Overprints on films, bags and laminated materials, HD flexo and roto.

We apply HD flexo printing technique.
Owing to our cutting edge machines we are able to perfectly recreate the design and achieve the intended effect.
Packaging with repeatability of up to 850 mm can be printed even in 10 colours. In large size packaging materials, i.e. over 850 mm, imprints may be made in up to 8 colours.
We also use KODAK technique, and if large number of copies or specific imprints are required, we suggest the option of ROTO printing. By using high screen rulings it is possible to print high resolution photos and to achieve tonal changes reaching very low percent values. Knowledge and expertise gained over the years made it possible for us to develop a unique solution which offers such advantages as very high throughput and reliability of operation in packing lines, as well as a competitive price.

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Bottom and top films for rolling machines.

PAPE bottom films for thermoforming applications, are used in vacuum packing or inert gas packaging (MAP) performed by rolling machines. Our multi-layer films have a high range of sealing temperatures and good puncture resistance; they are characterised by excellent thermoformability, high gloss and transparency.
Top films with or without print are designed to present a finely packed product, at the same time constituting a barrier for oxygen and providing long-term protection for the product.

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Flow-pack and flow-vac films.

We offer a wide range of films to be used in both vertical and horizontal flow pack wrappers.
Our films meet the specific requirements necessary to comply with such machines, i.e. capacity for rapid and strong sealing (HOT TACK) in a short period of time.
This has been achieved by an addition of metallocene to polyethylene with adequate parameters.
Moreover, after vacuum is achieved the packaging is filled with modified atmosphere (MAP), therefore the packaging must sustain the elevated pressure to which the seal and film are exposed.
Feasible rate of packing is between 12 and 15 cycles per minute.

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Polyamide and barrier casings.

We also offer a wide range of casings suitable as packaging for various types of processed meat, from the most popular types used in production of processed meats with specifically defined shapes, to ring casings as well as casings designed for smoked, steamed, dried as well as raw products.
We can also deliver casings suitable for filling with small pieces of processed meat and chunks of ham.
Owing to their technological versatility, it is possible to achieve the required properties of the final product.

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PAPE and Heat shrink bags.

Our barrier shrink bags for meat and cheese packaging are manufactured from innovative materials, with the use of novel technologies. Owing to their unique design, they combine excellent mechanical resistance with lower thickness of the plastic film, which results in decreased amount of waste produced. Because of their excellent heat seal strength, they stand out among materials of this type on offer on the Polish market. Highly shrinkable, they also create excellent barrier protecting against oxygen and moisture. The material used in their production is chlorine free, therefore our shrink bags produce less adverse effects in the environment. The bags are provided with an inner EVOH layer which additionally extends the product’s shelf life. Highly transparent and glossy, the packaging allows to present the product in an attractive way. Being among the few suppliers of plastic films, we also offer shrink bags with flexo prints, one-sided, or synchronised two-sided, with an option of 10 colours on each side. We also provide advice and cooperate with our Customers in designing the graphic layout.

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Thermal and decorative labels.

Labels are more and more commonly used in various sectors. In the case of food products, with defined shelf life and storage conditions, there are specific requirements related to labels, therefore a configuration with the environment is needed on a case-by-case basis.
Well-selected top quality materials and suitable technology applied in the production of self-adhesive labels ensure their adequate functional features.
Self-adhesive labels should be made of certified materials, containing no heavy metals, and approved for contact with food and they should be manufactured in compliance with the rules of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Hygienic Practices.

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In his postgraduate recital, harpsichord player Matias Häkkinen walks a musical tightrope between the beautiful and the ugly.

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He is trying to find a suitable place for each moment, each harmony and each note. Häkkinen uses a limited pitch set, giving each tone a different role – at times harmoniously according to their appropriate roles, at times discordantly against their nature.

While not actually entering enharmonic territory, the programme does explore how and why enharmonic changes come into being. For example, can one use a B flat as an A sharp, and if so, what does it express?

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Google has added a new layer of security to its Chrome web browser, but only for those on iPhone. Chrome users can now secure Incognito Mode tabs with Face ID – the facial recognition feature built into the latest iPhone models. So, even if you hand over your smartphone to a friend and they launch the web browser, they still won’t be able to check what you’ve been viewing without passing the extra layer of security.

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Gyms As The New Nightclubs

These days, Millennials don’t go to clubs and parties as much. Instead, they spend their weekends in gyms and fitness studios. These are great facilities for meeting up with friends and participating in activities, such as sweat crawls and party workouts. Some say the gym is taking the place of the nightclub. Does this mean that party-filled nights that end in hangovers are a thing of the past? There are a few young people who could possibly support this notion.

Kelly Walker, 27, is a fashion designer who has an early morning commute. She leaves for work at 5:45 a.m. and travels for an hour from South London to Central London. She said she travels the distance so she can work out at a boutique gym called F45 Training. The company originated in Australia and has a huge following. Walker takes the 7 a.m. class. She then travels for another hour after exercising to ensure she’s at work by 9 a.m. She jokes her commute allows her to tour London on a daily basis. She’s worked out at F45 Training for a year and a half. She also admits that exercising with her friends is part of her motivation. Two of her friends and her roommate also attend the class. Walker says she knows going to the class is not practical. But, she and her friends attend because of the fun they have and the time they get to spend together.

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Socializing in the United Kingdom was usually centered around these common activities: drinking and complaining about the weather. Now, many Millennials go to boutique gyms and that has made them very popular. Of course, it’s cheaper to take a brisk walk or jog or sign up for a class, such as Zumba. However, Millennials who are in a financial position to take more advanced classes do so. Some gyms have events that make the gym look like a nightclub. While people are working out, the gym is dimly lit and DJs come to play music from popular artists.

It’s clear some people go to the gym rather than spend their weekends getting drunk in bars. Young people also drink less than they have in the past. One survey indicates that more than one-fourth of people between the ages of 16 and 24 are teetotalers. In the past 35 years, one-fourth of the pubs have closed their doors. The pubs that are still in business mainly survive because of the food they serve.

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While bars and pubs are in decline, gyms and fitness centers continue to boom. According to Mintel, the private health and fitness market in the U.K. is currently worth £3.2 billion. The market also grew by about 20 percent in the past three years. As a result, companies that sell athleisure clothing and sports nutrition businesses have started experiencing substantial success. The sports food and drink industry increased by 11.5 percent in 2017 and 2018. About 15 percent of people who live in the U.K. have a gym membership. They frequent establishments, such as F45, Frame, and Psycle, to stay fit and enhance their social lives.

The Boutique Gym Business In the U.S.

The Boutique Gym Business In the U.S.

In the very near future, the sweat crawl, which has become popular in the United States, will come to the U.K. Sweat Concierge, a review site for fitness classes facilitates the activity. Sweat crawls are essentially pub or bar crawls for gyms. Victoria Scott, the founder of sweat crawls, wanted to create a unique experience for health enthusiasts. Participants will work out at various gyms for 30 minutes each. People can also go on sweat crawls with their friends, which is great for fostering social interaction. Sweat crawls are $75 or £57. They can be found in various metropolitan areas. Scott has conducted the activities in cities, such as Washington, D.C., Boston, and New York. Women make up about 90 percent of the people who participate in the sweat crawls. This may be because women want to engage in social activities without the pressure of going to clubs or bars.

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Scott says that the culture is very health-conscious right now, which is why sweat crawls are so effective. She asserts that bars and brunches aren’t as popular as before. This is because people have decided to do more things that are health-related. Working adults used to spend their weekends drinking and eating. This is sometimes seen as a form of relaxation. However, some people opt to do more activities that boost their energy.

Trib3 is another boutique gym that people may want to try. The fitness center is in Sheffield and a DJ blasts music while people engage in HIIT workouts. HIIT stands for high-intensity interval training and involves several short exercises that build endurance and strengthen the muscles. The room is dark and you’ll probably hear your favorite songs while you’re working out. This makes the environment more like a nightclub. Of course, the setting promotes health and you’ll likely go home feeling rejuvenated instead of nauseated.

Once the class at Trib3 is over, there are glasses of prosecco to enjoy at the bar. Vicky Sampson, a woman who works out at the facility, enjoys this part of the experience. She says it’s a great way to have fun, get some cardio in, and drink without feeling guilty. Sampson says having a celebratory drink after exercising helps you avoid the next-day hangover.

Rihanna Fulford, another class participant, says the class is a great way to make friends. She never thought this would be a huge part of her social life. However, she has made outside social plans with some of the people in her workout class. She’s also celebrated holidays by visiting the gym to see which activities were going on.

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Kirk Campbell, an NYU Langone Medical Center sports medicine doctor, says evening and late-night workouts are actually better for the body. This is largely dependent on the fitness goals you want to accomplish. Campbell shares that both men and women have higher testosterone levels in the evening, which means they can have a more intense workout.

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Workouts and Social Media

The younger generation of gym enthusiasts treats exercise like most things going on in their lives. They put their workouts on social media so their friends can keep up with their exercise routines. Instagram has had a huge hand in the way people view fitness these days. This is largely because of fitness influencers, such as Lawrence Price (@fatfitsake) and Kayla Itsines (@kayla_itsines). These individuals have millions of followers and inspire people to live healthier, more balanced lives. Since people began to post fitness footage and information on social media, it has become a great way to meet others.

Over the last year or so, there’s been an increase in fitness classes held on Friday nights. Health-conscious professionals who want to relieve stress are the people who attend these classes. Boutique studios, such as Overthrow Boxing Club and the popular SoulCycle, offer classes with a theme. Some classes even offer a cocktail or two after working out, which can encourage socialization. Many of the facilities also play songs that remind Millennials of their childhood. Some say this provides more motivation. The nostalgia can also make the workout more fun and is just one more element to contribute to the nightclub setting.

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DUBLIN, Ohio - Following the huge success of the inaugural Buckeye Classic in 2016, Dublin, OH will host the 134th U.S. National Target Championships and U.S. Open, and the second biennial Buckeye Classic this August. USA Archery is thrilled to return to this perfect competition field and bring the fun and excitement of Outdoor Nationals!

The competition will be held August 8-11. New this year - archers will qualify over two morning sessions and the afternoon sessions will feature (optional) mixed team and team elimination matches! As USA continues to be a dominant force internationally, much of our strength comes from success in team competition, so USA Archery is increasing opportunity to practice this fun competition style on the national stage.

The U.S. Open will feature elimination matches for all categories. The gold medal matches for all senior categories will be contested in a special U.S. Open Finals on Saturday evening. By popular demand, that means that senior barebow men and women will join recurve and compound archers in this arena showdown for gold!

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Senator Rubio’s Three-Step Immigration Reform Plan

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who recently launched his presidential campaign, says that big immigration reforms are impossible now. However, he stated that he would implement a three-step immigration plan if he wins the White House in 2016. His plan would allow some undocumented immigrants to apply for U.S. citizenship. However, that would happen only after border security reforms happen.

Rubio was a part of the Gang of Eight that came up with an immigration reform bill. That bill was passed by the U.S. Senate but was blasted by the Republicans and the conservatives who said that it rewards undocumented immigrants and does not focus on strengthening border security.

Rubio says that he now understands what the Americans want. He says that the American people do not want one big reform, they want the issue to be addresses in pieces. He told CBS News that if he becomes the President, he would first do what is possible to boost border security. Followed by that, steps would be taken to prevent U.S. employers from hiring undocumented immigrants.

Once he wins the White House, Rubio would also ask the U.S. Congress to pass bills to streamline e-verify. His plan would include having an entry-exit tracking system for non-immigrants, to prevent visa overstays.

Once border security is achieved, Rubio’s plan would be to modernize the U.S. immigration system. He says that the immigration system would be reformed in such a way that the allotment of visas would be more merit-based and not family-based. His last step would be to allow the country’s undocumented immigrants to stay here legally, under strict conditions.

To stay back in the U.S. legally and to work here, those living here without documentation would be required to learn English, pay fines and taxes and get work permits. They would initially be granted temporary legal status. Those who don’t violate the conditions of that temporary status would be allowed to apply for legal permanent resident status. This process of obtaining legal permanent resident status would be the same for all immigrants including those coming here legally and not a new one. Finally, his plan would let them apply for full citizenship in the U.S.

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South Carolina – The Palmetto State

South Carolina (SC) was granted statehood on May 23, 1788. It is the eighth American state. South Carolina was named in honor of Charles I – King of England. The name Carolina originates from the Latin word Carlous, the Latin word for Charles. Columbia, SC’s capital, was named for Christopher Columbus. Columbia is about a century older than the U.S.!

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Following are few quick facts about South Carolina:

  • State capital – Columbia
  • State motto of South Carolina – Dum Spiro Spero, which means, “While I Breathe, I Hope.”
  • State song – Carolina, South Carolina on My Mind
  • Nick names – Palmetto State
  • State insect – Carolina Mantid
  • State flower – Yellow Jessamine
  • State bird – Carolina Wren
  • State fish – Striped Bass
  • State dog – Boykin Spaniel
  • State colors – Indigo Blue
  • State tree – Palmetto
  • State fruit – Peach

South Carolina, the 11th smallest state in the U.S., is shaped like a triangle. It has everything from wonderful sandy beaches to significant historic sites. South Carolina, being a very beautiful state, is well-known for its shoreline. It was known as the Iodine State before it was named as the Palmetto State.

Aerospace and aviation, automotive manufacturing, agriculture, biotechnology and life sciences, textile goods, transportation, dairy products, chemical products, paper products and tourism are among the major industries of South Carolina. SC is the only American state that grows tea.

The state welcomes a lot of tourists every year. Around 28.5 million people visit the state each year. Following are few exceptional South Carolina attractions for visitors from across the globe.

  • Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor (This is where the Civil War started.)
  • Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Columbia
  • South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston
  • King’s Mountain National Military Park & State Parks, located on the border of North and South Carolina
  • Myrtle Beach, a coastal city in Horry County
  • Georgetown (Oldest City in South Carolina)
  • The South Carolina State Capital Building, Columbia
  • Spartanburg Art Museum, Spartanburg

Don’t forget to visit the above mentioned places if you are planning to visit South Carolina. If you are a resident of the state, let us know what you like and know about South Carolina in the comment section below or by visiting our Facebook and Twitter pages!

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Curious about the Lady Bird Deed? Read this post to understand the reasons that make it an important tool for Medicaid and financial planning.

What is the Lady Bird Deed?

A Lady Bird Deed is an important document to transfer the ownership of the property to a new beneficiary, or an heir upon the death of the owner.

Usually, the heir(s) of the deceased owner is supposed to go through a court supervised legal proceeding to transfer the property in their name. This is called Probate.

If the owner has signed a Lady Bird Deed, the heirs automatically become the rightful owner of the property only after the owner has died. The beneficiaries cannot claim ownership of the property if the owner is alive.

Right now, the Lady Bird Deed is applicable across 5 states. These are Texas, Florida, Michigan, Vermont, and West Virginia. If you do not reside in these states then you could opt for Lady Bird Deed alternatives.

The Lady Bird Deed is a prominent real estate planning tool that makes it important to understand and decipher. This is what we aim to accomplish in this post.

If you are looking to understand the Lady Bird Deed, you have come to the right place. So without further ado, let’s get started.

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Why is the Lady Bird Deed important and useful?

The Lady Bird Deed comes with multiple advantages. These are:

Bypass, or Avoid the Probate. A probate is a time consuming process that establishes the last testament of the deceased property owner and hence the future ownership of their property. Nobody enjoys going through the probate process and a Lady Bird Deed helps the heirs with that.

When the owner has opted for a Lady Bird Deed, the heirs automatically become the nominees of the property. There is no need for the heirs to record the owner’s death certificate to prove the transfer of the deed.

Save Lawyer Costs. Probate is an expensive multistep process. It takes many days and legal assistance to complete this cumbersome process and that comes for a price. A probate process may include an attorney fee, court fee, bond fee, appraisal fees, and much more.

Most of the probate transactions may cost around 5%-7% of the total value of the property. It is not uncommon to see $7k-$8k charged to carry out the process for a property of $200 000. On the other hand, a Lady Bird deed may cost you up to $300 if you seek professional assistance. Usually, you can wrap it up within $30 if you wish to do it yourself.

Assurance of Ownership. The Lady Bird Deed also assures the owner of continual ownership of the property till they are alive. Lady Bird Deed differs from a transfer deed that gives ownership to the heirs from the time they are signed.

It is obvious that nobody would want to lose their ownership of the property till they are alive and this is where this deed comes as useful. It assures the owner of dignity and respect in the final years of their life.

Lady Bird Deed and Medicaid. This is the most important feature of the Lady Bird Deed. Many recipients of Medicaid could face a claim on their estate which is usually done, taking into account the Medicaid estate recovery laws of the State. In such cases, the State may want to recover the amount by making a claim on the assets of the owner.

However, this recovery could only happen when the state runs the property through a probate process and a Lady Bird Deed protects the owner against that.

Tax Planning. The Lady Bird deed comes with a number of tax benefits. First, the owner need not pay a gift tax. This is due to the fact that the deed does not transfer the property immediately to the heirs which makes the transaction an incomplete gift.

Apart from that, you can also prevent re-assessment of the property at current market value and help save property taxes with a Lady Bird Deed.

While there are a number of advantages to this deed, it does have some drawbacks as well. Let’s look into the major disadvantages of the deed.

Disadvantages of the Lady Bird Deed

  • As mentioned above, only 5 states recognize the Lady Bird Deed which makes its reach limited.
  • Lady Bird Deeds are not the best to decide on when the owner wants their heirs to become beneficiaries.
  • It is not the best tool to protect the beneficiaries from unforeseen situations such as divorce, bankruptcy, etc.
  • Additionally, this deed is not the best when it comes to transferring the ownership of multiple properties to multiple beneficiaries. In these conditions, trust is a better option as it provides more flexibility to commend changes.

Now that we know the drawbacks of the deed, let’s look at some alternatives that provide the same benefits and fill in the voids inherent with the Lady Bird Deed.

Some Alternatives to Lady Bird Deed are

Revocable Trust. A revocable trust is far more flexible than a Lady Bird Deed. Making changes to an existing Lady Bird Deed involves recording the deed and then putting the new conditions in the public domain. However, the revocable trust can be altered with the help of a lawyer and make the amendments on a single page without much hassle.

Title companies prefer Revocable trusts when there are multiple properties of a single person meant to be distributed among multiple beneficiaries. These cases are susceptible to future changes, making a revocable trust more useful.

Similar to the Lady Bird Deed, Revocable Trusts also allows the recipients or the property to avoid probate however it does not provide an exemption from Medicaid. Medicaid considers such trusts to be assets that are countable for Medicaid eligibility.

Caregiver Exemption. Caregiver exemption allows the transfer of the property to the adult child under the condition that the adult child must have cohabitated with his/her parent for at least 2 years before them (parent) moving into assisted living and that the adult child has provided care that delayed the necessity of the parent to move into an assisted living facility.

Sibling Exemption. Sibling exemption is yet another tool that helps in Medicaid planning and avoids probate. It allows the transfer of property to be transferred to one of the siblings who has lived at least one year in the home prior to moving into an assisted living facility.

Some Important Q&As about Lady Bird Deed

Q. What is the tax basis for the property under a Lady Bird deed?

A. The tax basis for a Lady Bird Deed is at the time of death of the property owner.

Q.What happens if the recipient of the property has filed for a divorce?

A. Divorce of the recipient is a tricky condition. In such a scenario, the ex spouse could claim the property or a part of it. The same condition applies to debt or bankruptcy filed by the recipient. Creditors such as banks can rightfully claim a part of the property to recover losses.

Q. Can the beneficiary sell the property if they are in financial distress, paying healthcare bills for their parents?

A. No, under no circumstance, can the recipient sell the property until the owner has died.

Q. Can the owner change the deed to include more recipients in the future?

A. Yes! Since the recipients do not become the rightful owner of the property until the owner’s death, the details of the deed could be changed to include more recipients.

Q. What if the owner of the property is mentally ill to sign the Lady Bird Deed?

A.In such a scenario, the law allows an agent to sign the deed on the owner’s behalf. This is one of the major advantages of this deed.

Q. Can the recipients face claims by creditors if the owner died without clearing their debt?

A. Usually, the Lady Bird Deed protects against creditors so the property remains safe in most cases. However, a fraudulent track record of the owner could create problems.

While the Lady Bird Deed comes with its share of advantages and disadvantages, nonetheless, it is popular documentation, frequently used by real estate owners. We hope you found the post insightful and useful.


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Rita Wilson Opens Up About Her New Album and Taylor Swift: ‘Nobody Reaches Her Level!’

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Look who’s a songwriter now! For her introspective self-titled second album (out Friday, March 11), Rita Wilson put pen to paper with a who’s who of esteemed hitmakers, including former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, Adele collaborator Dan Wilson, Taylor Swift’s studio guru Nathan Chapman and more.

Us Weekly’s Ian Drew chatted with the 59-year-old actress-singer (who also returns to play Marni’s mom on the new season of HBO’s Girls) about her writing process — and busting moves like Janet Jackson!

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Us: Your last album, 2012’s AM/FM, was all covers. Why did you decide to write your own songs this time around?

Rita Wilson: I’ve always loved storytelling, but when I started writing, I actually didn’t know I was writing an album for myself. It all started when Kara DioGuardi said, “I’m going to write a song with you because I think you could write a song.” And so she did and brought in Jason Reeves, another amazing songwriter.

And when I had two songs under my belt, one of which was “Grateful,” which is on the album, I thought, “OK, I’m going to branch out here” and see if this other guy, Kristian Bush from the band Sugarland, would write with me. He had offered to when he first met me and I thought, “This guy’s crazy! I’m gonna write a song? I can’t write a song!”

But when I got back to him, I felt at least a little bit like, “OK, I’ve written two songs and maybe that’ll be OK.’” And later, after I had maybe 30 songs under my belt, I was like, “I think I’m writing an album for myself!”

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Us: What inspired such personal numbers as “Forgiving Me, Forgiving You” and “Crying, Cryin”?

RW: Well, I’m a very public person who’s extremely private. A lot of public people are very comfortable saying everything that’s on their mind and revealing themselves. I’m not like that. But in songwriting, you have to be 100 percent honest and authentic about what’s going on to really get across my experience. We don’t want to bother people with our stuff. But at the same time, we’re all seeking connection to really have honest conversations and not be judged. So it was more than an outlet. It was revelatory. You can be surprised by some of the things that come up in the process.

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Us: The album also includes more upbeat tunes, such as “Girls Night In,” which you penned with Taylor Swift’s co-writer, Nathan Chapman. It actually reminded me of her song “22.”

RW: It was a wonderful experience and we really were having so much fun with it. We wrote it in Nashville at Nathan’s place after we started talking about girls’ nights out, where you go out with your girlfriends and go crazy.

But what about the nights when you just stay in with your girlfriends? And those can be even more fun because it’s completely uninhibiting. You’re just letting it all hang out. You don’t care what you wear. You don’t care what you look like. You don’t care if you’re eating too much. You just are with your friends, having a great time.

A few years ago, I had watched these music videos and I was like, “I want to learn how to do those dances.” So I called a friend up who’s a choreographer and said, “Can you teach me and my girlfriends a bunch of these dances?” And he’s like, “Yes.” So we were pretending we were Janet Jackson! It was really fun.

Us: Not the outfits though?

RW: I wish we had the outfits. Oh my gosh! Her outfits are so good.

Us: Aren’t you also a Taylor Swift fan?

RW: I’m a huge Taylor fan. Nobody reaches her level of songwriting, her performance, her intelligence, or even her closeness with her family. I love the girl. I went to her concert when she was in L.A. and had the best time.

The whole 1989 album is just ridiculous it’s so good. How do you pick a favorite off of that one? I love “Blank Space.” I love “Out of the Woods. “Shake It Off” is fantastic!

She’s a person who turns something negative into something empowering time and time again. And I think that’s such an amazing mindset that she has, but also it’s a great way to teach people how to do that. Young girls who maybe are not feeling that strong at a certain point in their life to be able to look at her as a role model and say, “Yep, I’m turning around. I’m just gonna play.”

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Us: So what is your favorite song on the disc?

RW: I’d probably have to say “Grateful” because it was the first song I wrote with Kara DioGuardi so it holds a special place in my heart. Without that song, I wouldn’t have written any of the following songs. And it tells the truth of what you feel.

We all go through stuff and, at the time that it’s happening and you think, “I can’t believe this horrible thing is happening to me.” And then maybe a couple years down the way you realize, like, “If that horrible thing didn’t happen to me, I wouldn’t be here where this wonderful thing is happening to me.” So it’s kind of being able to connect the dots and be grateful for everything that happens in the moment, even if it’s a horrible thing.

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Us: Your big tour launches in Solana Beach, California, on March 29. Are you excited?

RW: Oh my gosh, I love it so much! I get so giddy and so excited because I get to see the people who are listening to the music and relate to them. They inspire the show as much as I am singing the show. I feel their vibe. I feel their excitement and I love that connection. That’s what I love so much and I’m also so excited because I’m going across the country, which I’ve never done before on 16 wheels or however many wheels are on a bus!

Us: Wow, wow. So what are you going to do on those long bus rides to pass the time?

RW: I love games. I’m a big games player so there’s gonna be Scattergories, Uno, Bananagrams, Gin Rummy and Hearts. And I’m sure there will be lots of movies. Lots of music. Perhaps some songwriting. And, I predict, plenty of laughs.

Wilson’s second album, Rita Wilson, is available on iTunes this Friday, March 11!

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We offer counseling services to the students of UTPB. There is no additional charge for students to participate in counseling services, as these are part of the services provided within Student Services Fees.

Within the scheduled 50-minute counseling sessions, students are able to discuss relationships, feelings, thoughts and behaviors that may be of concern. All communication with a counselor is confidential. (Except as required by Texas law, i.e. extreme situations where there is danger of death, abuse of a minor or elder, or judicial court order.)

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When it comes to mental and emotional health, it can be easy to miss the signs. Often, you might wish to avoid an awkward situation or potentially make someone feel you have violated his/her privacy. It is always better to trust your instincts and hope for the best in these cases. Watch our Learn more about suicide prevention.

If you or someone you know is struggling, we offer depression coping tips and therapy support online. If you are in danger of hurting yourself reach out to someone near you and call 911 immediately.

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UT Permian Basin has launched the My SSP App for students. With My SSP, counseling services have expanded significantly, and students now have the power of help in their hands.

  • Free and confidential mental health and well-being support available to students 24/7/365
  • Access to clinical counselors that have experience working with students and speak multiple languages
  • Effective and convenient ways for students to access support via telephone, chat, video, mobile app, or web
  • Includes access to virtual fitness programs through the app via LIFT

To access services, call (866) 743-7732, download the free app from the App Store or Google Play, or visit the MySSP website.

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If you have a mental health emergency, please call 432-552-3365. If a staff member does not immediately answer, please select option 2 to speak with a licensed mental health professional. This service is available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.

If you are on campus, you may also contact the UTPB Police Department at 432-552-2911 and appropriate services will be dispatched to assist you. If you are off campus, you can also call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

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Student Counseling Services provides mental health consultation to any faculty, staff or students with concerns/questions about themselves or a third party. Referrals may also be made to community resources for specialized needs or requests that are outside the scope of our services or availability.

Educational Programs

By request, Student Counseling Services may offer workshops to provide information and guidance on dealing with prevalent issues for university students or other personnel. Such topics may include topics such as drug and alcohol use and abuse, stress management, test anxiety, self-esteem, dealing with death, healthy grieving, etc.

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Request an appointment or review a list of available online forms

You may also contact Student Counseling Services by:
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All staff of Student Counseling Services abide by the American Psychological Association Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct as applies to all clinical services, including counseling, consultation, testing, supervision, and research.

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VAM is excited to announce an initiative that will engage the Virginia museum community to help address challenges facing the field. The process will launch this month with a series of virtual facilitated focus groups that will offer members an opportunity to share various perspectives to help determine pressing needs in the field and what support VAM may provide to meet those needs.

To launch the initiative, a series of virtual Focus Groups will be held throughout July and August. This series will be led by project facilitator, Steven Blashfield, Principal and Director of the Cultural Studio at Glavé & Holmes Architecture, and Treasurer of VAM’s Board of Directors, along with assistance from other VAM board members.

Utilizing the regularly scheduled Peer Group Chats on Thursday afternoons at 3:00pm ET, these hour-long conversations will offer opportunities for members of the museum field in Virginia and Washington, DC to have their voices heard.

Members are invited to attend one of the respective groups that they feel matches their position or expertise.
RSVP to attend. Space is limited to 40 guests per session.

RSVP to attend the July 15 focus group for museum educators and those working or interested in museum education, visitor services, interpretation, front line positions, etc. Space is limited.
The meeting link will be sent to registrants closer to the event date.