Interview: Budget Outlook after the State of the Union: Part II

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David J. Stockton says that if the budget sequester occurs on schedule, it could lower economic growth this year by three quarters of a percent and possibly increase unemployment.

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Analyzing the Components of Plastic Surgery Cost

Plastic surgery is not inexpensive, and given the current economy many patients are eager to rejuvenate their bodies, but not as ready to part with their hard-earned money. It's imperative, however, that you don't sacrifice your safety or overlook the importance of a plastic surgeon's experience just to take advantage of a good deal. An explanation of the most common components of plastic surgery costs to enable patients to make the most educated decision possible when selecting a surgeon and cosmetic surgery procedure.

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Guest Post: One Educator's approach to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

In times of stricter policies related to children?s online interactions, how a Pre-K teacher is creating new app services through Juddly, which was designed to protect children?s privacy while empowering them to share with family online.

Based in the model of parent/teacher conferences, upcoming features of Juddly will also inform parents about the educational value found in various app experiences provided by her own company as well as those offered by other developers.

As an early childhood specialist and app developer, I am among a growing number of people paying close attention to the recent Federal Trade Commission study about the lack of transparency and information given to parents in some apps for children. I applaud all who call for transparency and security in any business that creates products for children.

Those of us in the fields of early childhood, special education and elementary education are well versed in child-centered decision-making. Within my new role in digital education, I encourage all children?s app developers to make commitments to use a child-centered lens as they view issues of security and transparency in the evolving landscape of technology in education. We at Mrs. Judd?s Games provide a model for such thinking with our promises. I encourage parents and educators to seek out developers who demonstrate a similar commitment to transparency, and I encourage my fellow developers to express it.

The Children?s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) was initially enacted to protect children?s information and any site directed at children under 13 was required to obtain parental notification before asking for any information from the child. At the end of 2012, the FTC revised COPPA to redefine the definitions of ?operator? and ?personal information? to reflect advancements like video technology, smartphones and apps. Additionally, apps direct at kids and websites may not permit third parties to collect personal information through plug-ins without parental notice or consent. Third parties also must comply with COPPA ? a point worth noting for developers who are working with third parties.

This is a good?and important?decision, as young children are increasingly given access to family devices for both education and entertainment purposes. Those interested can read a full copy of the ruling here, or consult the FTC website for details.

Matters of transparency and security have been major topics of conversation for us at Mrs. Judd?s Games as we begin to launch Juddly, an in-app feature that empowers young children to deliver digital drawings, messages, and photos to their parents? in-boxes by touching their parent?s photo icon in the app.

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As parents and teachers ourselves, the Mrs. Judd?s Games team bases a great deal of our work on the framework of the parent/teacher conference. We believe that, similar to the valuable services that Appolicious offers to families looking for clear categories and descriptions of apps, our Juddly service will add a teacher?s voice in the digital domain.

As an educator, whether designing classroom experiences or digital app experiences, I seek to create a means for young children to share their work with a parent and to offer parents a bit of insight into the education provided in these moments of play and childhood exploration. Our intent is to empower families to be able to know about each other?s day and discuss these things together. Part of thoughtful early childhood education is to give parents a window into their child?s day. Currently, many parents feel this is missing in their child?s digital explorations. Whether offering finger paint or touch-screen to children, we educators need to commit to the idea that children need safe arenas in which to create and deliver their creations to their loved ones. We are happy to provide such a service and we are encouraged by those parents who are among our first users of Juddly and who tell us about their feelings of delight when their child?s creations arrive at their inbox.

In Mrs. Judd?s Games apps we build-in mechanisms for parents to learn about the ?why? of certain educational moments found within apps. As we begin offering Juddly service to other developers, we look forward to adding a teacher?s voice to parent?s understanding of digital learning opportunities in a multitude of apps, and to bring clarity and transparency to the conversation about children?s technology, sharing and safety.

We also plan to use our role at Juddly to encourage parents and teachers of young children learn how to look carefully at the practices used inside various apps, to advocate for conscientious and child-centered thinking in digital education, and to be aware and vigilant to prevent anyone from marketing to their children.

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MODERN FAMILY: Open House of Horrors Recap | NiceGirlsTV.com

MODERN FAMILY: Open House of Horrors Recap

It is that time of year for Halloween episodes and I love it! I love dressing up and the Modern Family Halloween episodes never disappoint. The Dunphys decided to tone down the Halloween decorations this year because last year apparently they were too scary for kids (and one adult). Claire was pretty proud of herself until Phil told her she wasn?t that scary.

Lily wants to dress like a princess for Halloween again this year and Mitch admits that he accidentally told Lily her mother was a princess in a far away land. In his defense he was really tired and thought she would forget. Now he has to tell Cam why she is obsessed with Princesses and he isn?t looking forward to it.

Claire dresses up like Little Bo Peep and waits for kids to come trick or treating but they are avoiding her house. She tries to go outside and pass out candy but she hooks a little girl with her cane and she screams. Now the neighbors are really afraid to go to their house.

After accidentally pulling the fire alarm with his umbrella at school, Manny went to the principal?s office. Gloria was furious with the principal when she found out and threatened to go to his house. Manny told her to calm down because the pregnancy is making her a ?hot head.? That didn?t go over well. Later two older kids (not wearing costumes) tried to trick or treat at her house and she took their candy after they told her she was too old to be having a baby. They egged her house and she ran screaming after them ?You put egg on my house, I kill what you love!? Spoken like a true hot head.

Phil is at his open house and there aren?t too many people stopping by. Claire decides since they have been shunned by the neighborhood she would go show Phil just how scary she can be. Phil knew she was in the house but couldn?t find her before a couple came to look at the house. Phil was afraid to show the house because he didn?t know what Claire was up to. After the couple left, the lights went out and the TV turned on by itself and leaves were rustling outside. Phil thought it was Claire until she called him and told him she was at home with the kids. Now Phil is really freaked out and went upstairs where Alex grabbed his leg from under the bed, Luke jumped out of the closet and Claire popped up from the bed and he screamed! Hilarious! They got him good!

Mitch and Cam had a Halloween party and Cam wants to show off his new body (since he lost about 30 pounds) but after a costume mix up and someone else showing up to the party who lost 100 pounds, Cam is not happy about the lack of recognition. Lily is talking to a woman who was dressed like a Princess and tells her that her mom is a princess too. Cam overheard and Mitch had some explaining to do. He confessed that he told Lily her Mom was a princess and they decided to tell her the truth about how they became a loving family. Lily took it well and decided to ditch the princess costume and dress up like her daddy for Halloween. It was so cute! ?Jay told Cam he looked great and he could tell he lost weight and that made Cam?s night. The party ended up being a success after all!

Another great Halloween with Modern Family. Have a fun and safe Halloween everyone!

Modern Family airs Wednesday nights at 9/8c on ABC.

Lisa lives in Atlanta and is our connection to all things Hollywood South. She is an Actor & Social Butterfly who loves to read, dance and have a good time with friends. Her favorite shows include True Blood, Modern Family, The Vampire Diaries, Revenge, Dallas, Drop Dead Diva, The Walking Dead, Nurse Jackie, Being Human (USA version), Switched at Birth, Game of Thrones, and Veronica Mars.?Email her at lisa@nicegirlstv.com and follow her on Twitter @Lisa_NGTV

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Eva Longoria almost free of Tony Parker tats

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Eva Longoria and Tony Parker in September 2010.

By Peter Gicas, E! Online

Eva Longoria is thisclose to putting the past behind her. At least when it comes to the tattoos she got while with her now ex-husband, Tony Parker.

The former "Desperate Housewives" star was spotted in Beverly Hills on Monday with a small red spot on her neck where she once had the word "Nine" (Parker's basketball jersey number) inked.

It is just one of three Parker-celebrating tats that Longoria began to have removed?back in January. The other two were the couple's wedding date on her wrist and Parker's initials, which were placed somewhere private and not for public viewing.

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Naturally, we can't blame the girl for wanting such body art gone for good. After all, Longoria filed for divorce?from Parker nearly two years ago after more than three years of marriage.

No doubt her boyfriend, New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, is pleased.

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