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Dr. Sarah Bassett holds a doctoral degree in Social Science and Health from Northwestern University and a master’s degree in health psychology from Brandeis University. In addition to her appointment as a Health and Aging Policy Fellow, she is a second-year disability policy research postdoctoral fellow at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Sarah's research has focused on how psychological well-being and strengths predict physical and psychological health among people living with chronic diseases (e.g., HIV, depression) or chronic stress (e.g., the stress of caring for someone with Alzheimer's Disease). During the first year of her postdoctoral fellowship, Sarah expanded her research to focus on predictors of health and well-being, and studied how safe and affordable housing affects physical and psychological health among people living with disabilities. She is passionate about health equity, particularly as it relates to social determinants of health, mental health, and access to care. Her long-term goal is to help improve people’s physical health and psychological well-being via thoughtful policy levers.
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V Wars: Season 1 – Netflix Review
Posted by Karina "ScreamQueen" Adelgaard | Dec 5, 2019 | Read Time 4 min.
V WARS is a new Netflix vampire series. The series operates with the horror, sci-fi and drama genres, so expect all kinds of crazy stuff. Including some weird CGI and different looking vampires. Read our Season 1 V Wars review and watch the vampire series on Netflix now!
V Wars is a new Netflix vampire series starring Ian Somerhalder from The Vampire Diaries series. In other words, this new Netflix series should have a built-in fanbase from the very beginning. However, fans of The Vampire Diaries should expect quite a different kind of vampire series from Netflix.
This new series is dark and sinister in some ways but also extremely soapy! The plot itself isn’t unlike that of The Strain or The Passage in terms of vampires and humans both existing and wanting to be in charge. Okay, there’s more to it than that but it’s the main gist.
Also, this new Netflix vampire series is based on comics whereas the other two vampire series, I just mentioned, are based on novels. Continue reading our V Wars review of season 1 below.
The new Netflix vampire series cast
Obviously, Ian Somerhalder is the star of this new Netflix vampire series. He is featured heavily in all the PR and promotion for V Wars and it makes perfect sense due to his fame from starring in The Vampire Diaries. Of course, he was also on shows like Lost and Smallville but that’s not very relevant for this new series where he stars as Dr. Luther Swann.
Other key cast members of V Wars include Adrian Holmes as Michael Fayne. Adrian Holmes has quite an impressive resume already with roles in movies like Skyskraper (2018) and Elysium (2013). He was also on the TV series Arrow and the Christmas horror anthology A Christmas Horror Story from 2015.
Another one is the young Kyle Breitkopf who plays Dez. You may recognize him from the Netflix horror movie The Silence (read our review of The Silence here). Peter Outerbridge is yet another familiar face who you should recognize from Saw VI (2009), Shut In (2016), or The Umbrella Academy series.
Also, we have Kimberly-Sue Murray and Jacky Lai who have both been on several episodes of Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments TV series.
Finally, I really should mention Laura Vandervoort though she won’t be in the first couple of episodes of V Wars. You should know Laura Vandervoort from Jigsaw, the TV series Bitten and the new horror sci-fi movie Rabid (2019).
A very soapy vampire series
I wanted to like V Wars but I really didn’t. The style is way too soapy for my liking. This can work just fine if you go the campy route of a vampire series like True Blood. Unfortunately, V Wars seems to take itself desperately serious.
Also, Ian Somerhalder did not work for me as the bleeding heart doctor, who just wants to save the people turning into vampires. His whole “they just have a disease”-spiel gets increasingly tired. Especially when he’s seen quite a lot of murder and blood upfront. Dr. Luther Swann (Ian Somerhalder) comes across as both pretentious and extremely naive. About everything!
And don’t even get me started on the look of the actual vampires. I mean, WTF?! When we first see a person turning (don’t worry, it happens in episode one), I thought the guy was turning into a werewolf. His face becomes all-teeth and looks like he’s about to turn into a canine animal of some sort. It did not work for me at all.
More importantly, it seems like the way these vampires drink blood is very sloppy and not too practical. This is not what I’d expect from creatures who supposedly live off of drinking blood.
Watch Season 1 of V Wars on Netflix now!
V Wars is out on Netflix with season 1 now and it almost feels like a little horror treat for fans of vampire stories. In the midst of all the cutesy Christmas movies, we get something that is decidedly not related to the holidays. Something I expect many will embrace.
The V Wars series is an adaptation of the comics by Jonathan Maberry and Alan Robinson. If you’ve watched the trailer then you have a pretty good idea of what to expect. Did the trailer look good to you? Go for it! Otherwise, you shouldn’t really expect to love this new Netflix series.
Basically, I’d say that if you like your vampire series with a big helping of soap drama, then do check this one out. If you prefer dark and brutal stories with deeper meaning, then you can go ahead and skip it. Especially since it’s also full of weird plot elements and story development that makes no logical sense whatsoever. And again, the vampires look ridiculous!
All ten episodes of V Wars Season 1 is out on Netflix globally from December 5, 2019.
Creators: William Laurin and Glenn Davis
Directors: Brad Turner, TJ Scott, Kaare Andrews, Marita Grabiak, Bobby Roth, and Ian Somerhalder
Stars: Ian Somerhalder, Adrian Holmes, Peter Outerbridge, Laura Vandervoort, Jacky Lai, Kimberly-Sue Murray, Kyle Breitkopf
A fast-spreading disease that turns victims into blood-sucking fiends pits two best friends against each other in a fight for humanity’s future.
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Multicell Cooperation and MIMO Technologies for Broadcasting and Broadband Communications
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Gábor Fodor, Mikael Johansson, Pablo Soldati, "Near Optimum Power Control and Precoding under Fairness Constraints in Network MIMO Systems", International Journal of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting, vol. 2010, Article ID 251719, 17 pages, 2010. https://doi.org/10.1155/2010/251719
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Near Optimum Power Control and Precoding under Fairness Constraints in Network MIMO Systems
Gábor Fodor,1 Mikael Johansson,2 and Pablo Soldati2
1Ericsson Research, 164 80 Stockholm, Sweden
2Automatic Control Lab, Royal Institute of Technology, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
Academic Editor: Hongxiang Li
Received01 Jul 2009
Accepted25 Oct 2009
We consider the problem of setting the uplink signal-to-noise-and-interference (SINR) target and allocating transmit powers for mobile stations in multicell spatial multiplexing wireless systems. Our aim is twofold: to evaluate the potential of such mechanisms in network multiple input multiple output (MIMO) systems, and to develop scalable numerical schemes that allow real-time near-optimal resource allocation across multiple sites. We formulate two versions of the SINR target and power allocation problem: one for maximizing the sum rate subject to power constraints, and one for minimizing the total power needed to meet a sum-rate target. To evaluate the potential of our approach, we perform a semianalytical study in Mathematica using the augmented Lagrangian penalty function method. We find that the gain of the joint optimum SINR setting and power allocation may be significant depending on the degree of fairness that we impose. We develop a numerical technique, based on successive convexification, for real-time optimization of SINR targets and transmit powers. We benchmark our procedure against the globally optimal solution and demonstrate consistently strong performance in realistic network MIMO scenarios. Finally, we study the impact of near optimal precoding in a multicell MIMO environment and find that precoding helps to reduce the sum transmit power while meeting a capacity target.
Recently, several works proposed and demonstrated various forms of tight network coordination as a means to provide high spectral efficiency in multicell multiple input multiple output (MIMO) cellular networks [1, 2]. Such coordination among the cells deployed over a certain geographical area has initially aimed at coordinating transmitter and receiver algorithms [3–5]. These promising results have triggered the interest of standardization bodies and industry players to investigate the architecture and protocol aspects of network MIMO systems employing multisite coordination of signal transmission and reception [6, 7].
Since network MIMO systems in general and multicell spatial multiplexing systems in particular inherently support the exchange of control information among multiple base stations, they can readily benefit of joint radio resource management functions, such as multicell scheduling, power control and precoding [8–10]. Multicell scheduling is concerned with assigning radio resources to users in multiple cells such that some utility function is maximized; see, for instance, [11, 12]. Multicell power control can be viewed as a finer granularity control which is concerned with allocating power to scheduled users. Specifically for the uplink, it has been shown that coordinated power control can minimize the overall transmit power so as to maintain a predetermined signal-to-noise-and-interference (SINR) target [13].
For multicell scenarios, Hande et al. have demonstrated significant advantages of optimizing the SINR targets according to some criterion set by the network operator [14]. That work used SINR expressions for single input single output (SISO) systems without spatial multiplexing and considered network utility maximization problems with fair user utility functions , in the sense that if the SINR tends to zero, . If proportionally fair rate allocations are desired, the SINR targets could also be set via optimal distributed power control algorithms; see, for example, [15, 16]. However, none of these methods are easily extended to throughput maximization problems.
Similarly, we expect that setting the SINR targets in multiple network MIMO cells is an efficient means to control fairness and multicell throughput performance. Unlike traditional cellular networks, network MIMO systems allow the adjustment of these SINR targets on a time scale that is similar to scheduling and power control. Roughly speaking, manipulating the SINR targets can be seen as an extension of network MIMO power control algorithms (in the spirit of [14]) that adjust the individual power levels taking into account the channel variations such that predetermined SINR targets are reached and the overall power is minimized.
Building on this key observation, the first contribution of this paper is to evaluate the potential of such mechanisms in multicell spatial multiplexing systems. To this end, we develop a model that jointly optimizes the SINR targets and the power levels for the uplink of spatially multiplexing network MIMO systems. Our model can explicitly take into account fairness constraints by requiring that the ratio of the individual SINR (and thereby rate) targets for different mobile stations remain under some prescribed value, ranging from greedy throughput maximization (“no fairness”) to equal rate allocation. Secondly, we develop scalable numerical schemes that allow real-time near-optimal resource allocation across multiple sites. Our major finding is that the new degree of freedom in network MIMO systems (i.e., multicell SINR target control) is an efficient tool to control the throughput performance and fairness in multicell systems. Finally, we find that when mobile stations employ fast, channel aware precoding, they can either significantly reduce their transmission power while maintaining a capacity target or enhance the throughput for a fixed power budget.
The paper is structured as follows. Section 2 models the uplink transmission of a network MIMO system employing minimum mean square error (MMSE) receiver. Section 3 formulates the SINR setting and power allocation problem. Sections 4 and 5 present a semianalytical and numerical solution approaches, respectively. Section 7 discusses numerical results and Section 8 concludes the paper.
2. System Model
2.1. Modelling the Received Signal
In order to establish the received signal model, we revise and merge the models of [13, 17, 18]. We consider the uplink transmission of a multicell system with cells and assume that each cell consists of a base station (BS) with being receive antennas and an active mobile station (MS) with being transmit antennas and spatial multiplexing. The assumption of having a single MS in each cell is not limiting, because it includes time division, (orthogonal) frequency division and orthogonal code division, multiplexing systems which ensure (time, frequency, or code domain) orthogonality within a single cell [13]. A narrow-band quasistatic flat-fading channel is assumed, where the channel remains constant within several scheduling instances (frames).
The received signal at the th BS is represented as
(i) is a scalar coefficient depending on the total transmit power for user , the log-normal shadow fading and distance between the th base station and the th user with path loss exponent ;(ii) is the data vector that is assumed to be zero-mean, normalized, and uncorrelated, ;(iii) denotes the channel transfer matrix; (iv) is the MS- diagonal power loading matrix; to keep the total transmit power constant, must satisfy (v) is a additive white Gaussian noise vector at the th base station with zero mean and covariance matrix for all .
We note that the underlying assumption of the last bullet item on equal noise covariance for all base stations is reasonable for a set of base stations with the same antenna configuration and other physical and hardware characteristics within a limited geographical region and is often used both in the literature and in standardization [6, 7, 13, 19].
We rewrite the signal model (1) in a compact form as
where denotes the interference vector from users in other cells, with covariance matrix
For ease of notation, we define an equivalent noise vector that accounts both intercell interference and background noise
It is easy to show that is zero-mean with covariance ; see Appendix A.
2.2. MMSE Receiver Error Matrix and the Effective SINR
As we shall see, calculating the error matrix of the specific receiver that we employ in our system is a prerequisite for calculating the SINR. In this work we assume that the received signal is filtered through a linear MMSE receiver with weighting matrix to obtain the following estimate:
Proposition 1. For the linear MMSE receiver In the special case of equal power distribution, that is, , the MMSE weighting matrix becomes
Proof. See Appendix A.
The linear MMSE weighting matrix can be expressed in an alternative, more compact, form as
where ; see, for example, [20, Chapter 12]. To derive the streamwise SINRs at base station , we will need the diagonal elements of the error matrix of the MMSE filtered signal. To this end, the following proposition is useful.
Proposition 2. The MMSE estimation error matrix for the th base station is or, equivalently
Proof. The computation is derived in Appendix A.
Note that with equal power distribution, that is, these results reduce to [13, Appendix ].
We are now in the position to calculate the SINR for the signal model (3) assuming a linear MMSE receiver. Using the linear MMSE weighting matrix , the MSE and SINR expressions can be rewritten, respectively, as
In this section we defined the multicell MIMO-received signal model (3) and, assuming a linear MMSE receiver, derived the associated effective SINR () for each stream of the received signal. Equations (12) are important because they capture the dependence of the SINRs on the transmission powers of the own MS and the interfering MSs through the ’s and the ’s. Thus, these relations serve as the basis for the optimization problems of the next section.
3. Problem Formulation
Our aim is to develop a mathematical framework for systematic optimization of SINR-targets, transmit powers, and precoding matrix to maximize a rate objective subject to power budget and fairness constraints (or to minimize power subject to rate constraints). To the best of the authors’ knowledge, there are not efficient means for jointly optimizing all these variables. We build our theoretical developments on the following result from [13]: by assuming equal power allocation for all streams (i.e., no uplink beam forming, for all ), the minimum stream SINR is lower bounded as
where is the power allocation vector, and
Here, is the maximum eigenvalue operator for a Hermitian matrix, while and are defined as
This bound allows to associate a single SINR value
with each MS-. In what follows, we will search for SINR targets which are feasible for the lower-bound (and hence for each individual stream) and let .
3.1. Minimizing Sum Power under Fixed SINR Target
The above result was used in [13] to design power control schemes which maintain a fixed minimum SINR target for every stream by enforcing for each user. As shown in [13], the transmit power of MS- must satisfy
Moreover, the power vector that satisfies this requirement and minimizes the sum power is
where is a dimensional effective noise variance vector whose th element is , and
Still, (18) requires feasibility of the SINR targets, which in practice cannot be guaranteed a priori. Precoding optimization was shown to be effective to balance the conservativeness of the bound (13) and increase feasibility; see [13].
3.2. Optimal SINR Target Selection
In this paper we take a step further and explore a key observation, not fully exploited in [13]. Since the minimum user-stream SINR bound (13) allows to associate a single SINR target per user, one can regard each MS-BS connection as an equivalent SISO system and model the minimum user-stream capacity as function of the power allocation with a Shannon-like expression (normalized to the bandwidth) as
where we enforce
with . This observation is the basis for optimizing the minimum user-stream SINR targets.
In network MIMO, it is possible (and as we shall see beneficial) to exploit the possibility to set the SINR targets such that the sum power is kept at a minimum level and the overall system capacity (sum rate) target is reached. This problem is formulated as follows:
in the optimization variables (SINR targets) and (power). We are also interested in the dual formulation of problem (22), that is, maximizing the multicell capacity (sum rate) subject to a total power budget:
3.3. Enforcing Fairness Constraints
Fairness can be enforced in the above formulations by limiting the ratio between SINR targets, that is,
The matrix collects the fairness ratios. These constraints are written more compactly as , where with , and (Here, is the vector with 1 in the th coordinate and 0's elsewhere). To account for fairness constraints, we include the inequalities in (22) and (23). In what follows, we develop a novel efficient SINR-target optimization procedure and combine it with iterative algorithms for power and precoding matrix optimization. As we will see, the minimum SINR bound (13) is quite conservative and including the precoding matrix in the optimization is instrumental to enhance the performance.
4. A Semianalytical Solution Approach
We propose to solve the problems formulated in Section 3.2 through the augmented Lagrangian penalty function method [21]. In this method, the constrained nonlinear optimization task is transformed into an unconstrained problem by adding a penalty term to the Lagrangian function as follows:
Here, we present the method for the power minimization problem (22). The Lagrangian for problem (23) follows similarly. It can be shown that if the optimum Lagrange multipliers are known, the solution to this unconstrained problem corresponds to the solution of the original problem (22) regardless of the value of the penalty parameter , see, for example, [21, Chapter 9].
4.1. Solution of the Power Minimization Problem
For ease of presentation, we consider a three cell system, that is . First, we need to find the power vector as the function of the target multicell capacity (sum rate) and the individual SINR targets (the ’s):
where the parameters and are given in Appendix B. From the capacity constraint, it follows that SINR values can be freely selected while the th SINR target value must be chosen such that the capacity constraint is fulfilled. In the case of ,
Using this relationship, the parameters are expressed as the functions of and (see Appendix B). That is, for a specific capacity target , and the sum of its components are expressed as a two-variable function of and . Using (26), it is straightforward to find the stationary points of the unconstrained problem and, by establishing the second-order necessary conditions, to find the local optimum solutions (that is the local minimum points) of (22). In our Mathematica implementation, we found that in all considered practically relevant examples, a simple heuristic can then easily identify the global optimum solution (see also Section 7).
4.2. Solution of the Capacity Maximization Problem
For the capacity maximization case, we can freely choose SINR values, while the th SINR target needs to be selected to fulfil the constraint of (23). With an abuse of notation, let denote the sum of the components of in (18). For the three cell system, summing the components of (18), it is straightforward to show that setting the SINR targets and implies setting as follows:
Similarly to the minimum in problem (22), for a specific total power budget , (28) allows us to express the sum-rate as a two-variable function of and , which allows to derive the numerical results.
5. Scalable Near-Optimal SINR Target Setting
To design more scalable solutions and avoid the matrix inversion in (18), we make use of the model (20)-(21) to reformulate problem (23) as
This problem optimizes the minimum user-stream transmission rates and powers , hence implicitly the minimum user-stream SINR. Similarly to the formulation (23), problem (30) is not convex due to the link rate constraints .
5.1. Monotonic Optimization
Through an exponential transform of the variables and and a log-transformation of the constraints, we rewrite problem (30) as
Since the objective function is convex and monotonically increasing in the variables and the feasibility set is convex, problem (31) falls into the family of monotonic optimization, for which, unlike standard convex optimization problems, local optimality does not translate into global optimality. Only recently, Qian et al. [22] have shown the equivalence between the formulations (30) and (31) and have devised an algorithm, MAPEL, that finds the global optimum solution by constructing a series of polyblocks that approximate the SINR region with increasing precision (see [22] for details).
Proposition 3. The MAPEL algorithm converges to the global optimal solution of problem (31).
Proof. It follows analogously to [22, Theorem ] by defining the feasibility set as where and are defined as in [22]. In our case, we combine implicit peak-power constraints (i.e., ) with an explicit global power budget.
The MAPEL algorithm allows to trade-off between accuracy and convergence time by tuning an approximation factor . Since the computation times drastically increase with increasing accuracy and problem size, MAPEL is currently not feasible for real-time SINR target setting. Nevertheless, it is an excellent candidate for off-line benchmarking of the low-complexity schemes that we will develop next.
5.2. An Approximation of the Link Rate Constraint
To reduce problem complexity, we use an approximation to “convexify” the problem. Inspired by [15, 23], we use the relation with and to approximate the link capacity. The approximation becomes exact for . We replace the expression (20) with a more conservative one:
By applying the approximation (33) to the stream rate constraints of problem (30), we obtain the following approximation of problem (30)
which explicitly optimizes the SINR targets and the transmit power . Here, the SINR expression (21) has been added to the constraint set to provide an explicit relationship between these variables. Similarly to [15], we propose to solve problem (30) through a sequence of convex approximations according to the iterative Algorithm 1. At the th iteration of the algorithm, the following problem is solved:
Initialize , , and to some feasible values for
the original problem (30).
Start with iteration step .
( ) Solve the approximate optimization problem (35).
Let denote the solution of the th
iteration.
( ) Update , at .
( ) Update and repeat until convergence
Series of convex approximations.
The above formulation is obtained from problem (34) through the exponential change of variables , , and a log-transform of the constraints. Algorithm 1 iteratively solves the convex approximate problems in the variables and and appropriately tunes and to improve the objective function until convergence.
While the approximation was initially proposed in [23] to tune the transmission power in DSL systems and then applied in [15] to network utility maximization problems with concave utilities, our formulation is used to optimize the SINR targets. We prove that each iteration of Algorithm 1 consists of a convex problem (Proposition 4) and that the sequence of solutions is convergent (Proposition 5), which follow quite straightforward from [15]. In addition, we demonstrate that the sequence converges to a solution that satisfies the KKT optimality condition of both the monotonic optimization (31) (Theorem 5.1) and the original nonconvex problem (30) (Theorem 5.2).
Proposition 4. The approximating problem is convex.
Proof. The constraints contain a linear term in and and a convex term (log-sum-exp) in . The power budget is convex (sum-exp), and the objective is linear in .
Proposition 5. The problem sequence results in a series of monotonically improving objective values. The sequence always converges at which point the lower bound approximation (33) becomes exact.
Proof. The proof details can be found in Appendix C.
Theorem 5.1. The problem sequence converges to a KKT-point of the monotonic optimization problem (31).
Proof. The proof follows from Proposition 5 and a direct inspection of the KKT optimality conditions for problems (C.1) and (31). The details can be found in Appendix C.
Theorem 5.2. The problem sequence converges to a KKT-point of the original nonconvex problem (30).
Proof. See Appendix C.
6. Precoding Optimization
The mathematical framework devised in the previous sections allows to optimally select the SINR targets under equal power allocation for all streams (i.e., ) for two classes of problems: problem (22) minimizes the sum power while maintaining a fixed system capacity; problem (23) maximizes the multicell capacity subject to a fixed power budget. Both cases use the minimum per-stream SINR bound (13), that is,
to formulate the SINR and power allocation problem. Originally proposed in [13, Lemma ], this bound applies to the minimum postprocessing user SINR with linear MMSE receiver with equal power allocation for all streams . Unfortunately, the Rayleigh-Ritz Theorem [24] used in [13, Lemma ] does not apply when the precoding matrix is also included in the optimization framework. In what follows, we ask whether precoding optimization can bring an additional gain in network MIMO systems where the SINR targets are optimized based on this bound (without precoding).
From the signal model (1), when user th uses a diagonal power loading matrix with , the postprocessing SINR of its stream becomes
denotes the effective interference after MMSE processing. In [13], a heuristic algorithm for distributing the transmit power over different streams was presented. By inverting (37) for fixed SINR targets, the algorithm finds a near optimal (sum power minimizing) precoding matrix for uplink transmission. Precoding optimization is shown to enhance the feasibility space of a rough SINR targets selection with respect to the equal power allocation case. By applying this algorithm to our optimized SINR targets for problem (22), the total sum power can be reduced further. However, some modifications are necessary for the capacity maximization problem. At the optimal point of problem (23), the SINR targets will consume the entire power budget . In this case, by better distributing the power budget , precoding optimization allows to sustain higher SINR targets, thus yielding a throughput gain.
To capitalize on these gains, we modify the algorithm in [13] as in Algorithm 2. The SINR targets are initialized to the optimal values yielded by either problem (22) or (23) without precoding, that is, with for all . For sum-rate maximization, Algorithm 2 iteratively tunes the SINR targets, along with the precoding matrix and the transmission powers, until the entire power budget is spent. At every iteration, the effective interference and the new precoding matrix are computed as in steps (a) and (b), respectively; the control parameter is used to update the SINR targets as
Given and for all .
Initialize SINR targets and transmission
powers solving either problem (22) or (23).
Repeat:
( ) For to
(a) Given , compute the inter ference
as in (38).
(b) Calculate the optimum loading matrix as
(c) Calculate the new SINR targets and
update the optimum transmit power as
( ) Update the control parameter :
(a) If objective is power minimization:
(b) If objective is throughput maximization:
Iterative SINR and precoding optimization.
which become the new reference for the power control update in step (c). Finally, is tuned differently for the two problems in step (): for problem (22), is kept fixed to 1 so that the SINR targets remain unchanged, thus reflecting the original algorithm in [13]; for problem (23), is tuned with a subgradient-like step until the power budget constraint is met with equality (point will not change anymore).
7. Numerical Results
In this section we consider a three-cell system, each of which is serving a single MS. In an OFDM cellular network, for example, this setting corresponds to the situation in which a single MS is served on an OFDM resource block and interference is caused by MS served in other cells (i.e., assuming perfect intracell orthogonality). The main parameters of this system are summarized in Table 1. MS-1 is located at the cell edge, while MS-2 and MS-3 are close to their respective serving base stations. Table 2 reports six fairness ratios (in dB) between the best and the worst SINR targets, reflecting increasing fairness constraints from unfair allocation (case ) to almost egalitarian SINR allocation (case ).
Inter Site Distance [m] 500
Distance of the MS- 's from 0.45, 0.15, and 0.1 [ISD]
their serving BS ( ) respectively
Path loss exponent 3.07
Shadow fading Lognormal; st. dev: 10 dB
Fast fading model Rayleigh flat
AWGN noise variance
Antenna configurations and SIMO
Input parameters of the 3-cell OFDMA system.
Case Case Case Case Case Case
— dB dB dB dB dB
Fairness ratio between the best and worst SINR targets.
7.1. Power Minimization under Rate and Fairness Constraints
We have implemented the augmented Lagrangian penalty function method in Mathematica [21]. Figures 1–6 are obtained by generating the optimum SINR targets and power allocations for 1000 independent channel realizations. Figures 1 and 2 refer to the power minimization task when the sum rate target is kept constant 6 bps (normalized per Hz) in the 3 cells.
(a) The individual power levels and the sum power for the six cases we study. The sum power is significantly lower (21.6 dBm) without fairness than with fairness ( dBm). In fact, in a real system Cases would hardly be feasible for User-3 due to the typical power limitation of MS ( dBm)
(b) The individual rates in the six fairness cases that we study. The sum rate is kept constant (2 bps/Hz/cell), but this sum rate is “distributed” unequally (Case ) or nearly equally (Case ) in the different cases
Sum power minimization subject capacity (sum rate) and fairness constraint.
Sum power minimization. The figure shows the sum power as the function of SINR1 and SINR2 without fairness constraints (left) and for Case , when the ratios between the lowest and highest SINR must not be greater than 100. In this case the sum power is somewhat higher (22.11 dBm) than without fairness constraint (21.61 dBm).
(a) The individual power levels for the six cases we study. The sum power is kept constant (21.6 dBm), but the “distribution” of this power budget changes in the six fairness cases. Note that MS-3 needs to drastically increase its power at the cost of MS-1 and MS-2 to reach similar SINR
(b) The individual rates and the sum rate in the six fairness cases we study. The sum rate decreases as the SINR distribution becomes more fair. The Case sum rate is only about 40% of the highest (no fairness) sum rate
Sum rate maximization subject to power budget and fairness constraints.
Capacity (sum rate) maximization while the total power is kept constant (here 21.6 dBm = 145 mW). Without fairness (Case , left) this sum power budget allows to reach 2 bps/Hz/cell (the same circled values as in 2), while in Case (right), the overall sum rate is around 5% lower.
(a) Execution time CDF
(b) Achieved sum rate in each realization
The iterative convexification procedure in Algorithm 1 is compared aginst the global optimization algorithm MAPEL in terms of execution time and achieved sum rate for a set of 50 channel realizations in a 5-cell MIMO network with power budget set to 21.6 dBm.
Sum power minimization for the 1 × 4 SIMO case. Compared with the 1 × 2 case (Figure 2), we notice that approximately half of the power is required to reach the same sum rate target (18.53 dBm = 71.2 mW).
Figure 1(b) illustrates the individual stream rates (hence implicitly the SINR targets) in each fairness case, Case being the “most fair” SINR allocation at the expense of a total power increase at around 28.5 dBm (Figure 1(a)). Figure 1(b) confirms the fairness levels in the six cases in terms of the individual (per MS) rates. Figure 2 shows the sum power as a two-variable function of the SINR targets and . The sum power attains its minimum (21.6 dBm = 145 mW) when the SINR targets are set differently corresponding to an unfair rate allocation (Case ). In Case , there is a (loose) constraint on the ratio of SINR targets which can only be fulfilled at a somewhat increased total power level (22.11 dBm).
7.2. Rate Maximization under Power and Fairness Constraints
Figures 3 and 4 show the results for the sum rate maximization task with the power budget set to 21.6 dBm (145 mW). In Figure 4 we see that the maximum sum rate is 6 bps; in other words this point is the same as the minimum power for the previous case. Similarly to the previous case, the unfair Case provides the highest performance and enforcing more fair rate allocations reduces the achievable sum rate (Figures 3(a) and 3(b)). In Figure 3(a) we see that in Case , the cell edge user must take a lion share of the overall power budget. As Figure 3(b) clearly shows, the rate increase of the cell edge user is still much less than the rate loss of the cell center user, leading to an overall rate loss as compared with the unfair Case .
7.3. Accuracy and Computation Complexity
Next, we evaluate the technique based on the series convexifications described in Algorithm 1 and we compare it with the global optimization algorithm MAPEL. We consider a 5-cell MIMO network and we solve the sum-rate maximization without fairness constraints for a set of 50 channel realizations with users placed at fixed positions in the plane (the same in all experiments). The power budget is set to dBm. Figure 5(a) compares the CDF of the computation time for MAPEL and the iterative convexification procedure, while Figure 5(b) exhibits the their output in terms of achieved sum rate. For MAPEL, we select an accuracy between 0.1 and 0.07 (we found experimentally that results in suboptimal points) and force the algorithm to stop after 2 hours. As we can see, the iterative convexification procedure converges to the optimal sum rate in only a couple of seconds while the computation time of MAPEL increases exponentially with the required accuracy. Similar results were observed for smaller networks, in which case the MAPEL algorithm takes several minutes to solve, even for the 3-cell scenario, while the iterative convexification procedure runs in less than milliseconds.
7.4. MIMO Gains
Finally, Figures 6 and 7 show the power minimization and the capacity maximization results for the 1 × 4 SIMO case. Here we observe the impact of the increased receive diversity and array gains. For instance, in the power minimization case, roughly half of the power of that of the 1 × 2 SIMO case is sufficient to maintain similar rate performance. In the rate maximization case, it is possible to increase the 1 × 2 capacity with approximately 30% using the same power budget.
Capacity (sum rate) maximization with constant power budget (here 21.6 dBm 145 mW) for the 1 × 4 SIMO case. Compared with the 1 × 2 case (Figure 4), approximately 30% higher sum rate is reached in Case .
7.5. Precoding Gains
Following the structure of Section 6, we first combine our results on finding the optimal SINR targets for sum-power minimization with the iterative channel inversion power control algorithm of [13]. To this end, we consider a three-cell 2 × 4 MIMO system with the input parameters of Table 1 and a capacity target of 3 bps/Hz. For a given channel realization, we use the method of Section 4.1 to find the optimal SINR targets and use them as input values to the iterative channel inversion algorithm of [13] to find the associated power levels and precoding matrices for each mobile station.
The numerical results are shown in Figures 8–10. Figure 8 is obtained by the sum power minimization method of Section 4.1 without precoding. In Case , the required sum power is around 19.45 dBm, but in this case the SINR targets are drastically different (left-hand side). In Case , the imposed SINR fairness constraint dictates that the weakest SINR should be at least half of the strongest SINR, which leads to a dramatic sum power increase (right-hand side). In fact, this fairness case is not feasible in practical systems in which mobile stations are power limited to around 24 dBm.
Power consumption without precoding in Case and in Case . In Case , the lowest SINR must be at least half of the highest SINR MS. The point that satisfies this (and the capacity) constraint and minimizes the sum power is indicated on the right-hand side figure. With this constraint, the sum power is much higher than in the unconstraint case. Realistically, this fairness case is not feasible due to typical individual power limitations (24 dBm).
(a) Power consumption without (upper) and with (lower) precoding in Case . Precoding has a significant impact on the minimum sum power that reaches the capacity target. The sum power is dominated by MS-3 whose power can be reduced by more than 30% due to precoding gains
(b) SINR evolution for the two streams of MS-3 without (upper) and with (lower) precoding in Case . With precoding, the transmit weights keep the stream SINR values “together,” while without precoding, one of the SINR values “overshoots”
The beneficial impact of transmission precoding in the sum power minimization problem (22) with optimal SINR target selection without fairness.
(a) Power consumption without (upper) and with (lower) precoding in Case . Case requires much higher sum power than Case due to the fairness constraints. However, precoding makes even Case feasible, due to the 66% power saving (see lower figure)
(b) SINR evolution for the two streams of MS-3 in Case . The figure is similar to Figure 9(b), but now precoding helps to reduce the higher SINR streams SINR from around 5 (7 dB) to 1.2 (0.8 db)
The beneficial impact of transmission precoding in the sum power minimization problem (22) with optimal SINR target selection with fairness.
Figure 9(a) shows the beneficial impact of using transmission precoding for the unconstrained case (Case ). The horizontal axis shows the iteration steps of the iterative channel inversion algorithm, while the vertical axes show the individual and sum power levels. Here, the sum power is reduced more than 30% (on the linear scale) due to the power reduction of MS-3 from around 17 dBm to around 15 dBm. This is an impressive precoding gain considering the fact the power levels of Case are low even without precoding thanks to the optimal SINR target setting. This demonstrates a twofold gain of our approach compared to the alternatives in [13]: unlike a rough SINR target selection, we have shown that optimizing the targets is an efficient tool to enhance the throughput and control fairness in network MIMO systems. Furthermore, since the approximation used to derive the optimal SINR targets may lead to high power consumption, optimizing the precoding matrix based on the given optimal SINR target allows to further reduce system sum-power.
In Figure 9(b) we follow the evolution of the per-stream SINR levels of MS-3 in Case as determined by the iterative channel inversion algorithm. Recall from Figure 8 that the SINR target for MS-3 in Case is 4.5686 (6.6 dB). With equal power allocation, the stream with higher SINR is significantly overallocated (upper figure). This waste of transmission power is eliminated with optimal precoding setting (lower figure) which allows for a lower transmission power of MS-3. We also note that allocating less power for MS-3 reduces the interference caused to neighbor cells, which is a second contributing factor to an overall power decrease. Figure 10(a) compares the power levels without and with precoding for Case . Here, the power saving due to optimal precoding is even more pronounced (from 30.8 dBm to 25.6 dBm which is 66% reduction on the linear scale) than in Case . By equalizing the SINRs of the two streams as shown in Figure 10(b), the transmission power of MS-3 is drastically reduced, thus making Case becomes feasible.
Finally, we consider the effect of precoding optimization for the second class of problems where the SINR targets are selected to maximize the system throughput for a fixed power budget. Figure 11 illustrates the results for the same three-cell 2 × 4 MIMO system with the input parameters of Table I and a power budget dBm. From the initialization phase of Algorithm 2, the initial SINR targets derived with equal power allocation (for all ) are dB. By optimizing the precoding matrix, the same power budget allows to increase the SINR targets to the values dB with a throughput gain of roughly . Interestingly, this approach yields the same gain margin to all user's SINR target (3.07 dB in this example) due to the multiplicative term used in (39).
Precoding gain in SINR target selection. The figure shows that for the 2 × 4 MIMO case with a power budget 21.6 dBM, optimizing the precoder matrices allows to increase the original (without precoding) optimal SINR targets for the same power budget. This gain is more than 3 dB per user.
Comparing Figures 2, 6, and 8, we observe that the optimal SINR targets are different for different antenna configurations. Our conjecture is that higher antenna systems, allowing for a higher overall capacity, may lead to greater differences in the SINR setting (and consequently a higher variation of the user bit rates) when no fairness constraint is imposed. The intuitive explanation is that there is a greater room for unequal SINR assignment in a system of higher capacity. Hence, in higher-order MIMO systems, dealing with fairness constraint may become increasingly important.
Tight coordination of network elements in cellular systems enables not only the introduction of network MIMO transmission and reception techniques but also the implementation of fast SINR target setting and tracking. We addressed the problem of optimally assigning SINR targets and transmission powers to mobile stations in tightly coordinated multicell spatial multiplexing systems. We considered two versions of the SINR target and power allocation problem: one that maximizes the sum rate subject to a power budget constraint, and another that minimizes the total power needed to meet a sum-rate target. Both formulations are constrained non-convex problems. We proposed a semianalytical solution via the augmented Lagrangian penalty function method and developed a fast numerical technique for the joint optimization of SINR targets and transmit powers. Numerical results demonstrated significant gains of the joint SINR target and power optimization depending on the degree of fairness imposed. In realistic network MIMO scenarios, our method displayed strong performance on a par with the globally optimal, but computationally very expensive, solution. We also showed how the transmission power needed to maintain a given capacity target can be reduced even further by also optimizing the precoding. A natural extension of this work is to design distributed schemes (such as that in [14]) for spatial multiplexing systems and to analyze their robustness against limited and inaccurate channel knowledge.
A. Derivations for the Linear MMSE
For the sake of simplicity we rewrite the system model (3) as
where , the vector is zero mean with covariance , and models the intercell interference plus noise with mean and covariance, respectively:
where the intercell interference covariance matrix is defined as in (4). Hence, is zero-mean, and according to [25, 26] the linear MMSE receiver is given as
Proposition 1 follows immediately by extracting .
A.1. Derivation of the MSE in Proposition 2
By applying the standard theory on linear MMSE computation to the model in (A.1), see, for example, [20, Chapter 12], the MMSE error covariance matrix for the th base station is
Finally, by replacing the expression of in (A.3) into and using similar techniques as in [17] we obtain
where .
B. Elements of the Sum Power Vector
The parameters of (26) are as follows:
where , and
C. Proofs
For ease of notation, we rewrite problem (34) as follows
where we applied the approximation (33) to the link rate constraint and the change of variables . In what follows, we use this formulation to prove our theoretical achievements since it easily maps back to the original nonconvex problem (30) and to the monotonic optimization (31).
C.1. Proof of Proposition 4
Similarly to [15, Lemma ], we show that
We prove the first relationship by contradiction. Assume that at the optimal solution of the rate is strictly less than the approximate capacity. Then, we could increase (while keeping fixed) until we achieve equality. This would improve the objective function; thus the solution was not optimal. The other two relations follow from the approximation (33). The rest of the proof follows analogously to [15, Lemma ].
C.2. Proof of Theorem 5.1
Let denote the primal-dual optimal solution for the series of convex problems . The associated KKT optimality conditions can be written as
By Proposition 5, the problem sequence converges at which point the rate constraint becomes tight, that is,
Therefore, by replacing and into (C.3), the KKT conditions become
It is easy to recognize that (C.6)-(C.7) coincides with the KKT optimality conditions of the original nonconvex problem (30). Thus, the problem series converges to a point that satisfies the KKT conditions of problem (30).
Let denote the Lagrange multipliers for the rate constraint in the monotonic optimization problem (31), and let denote the primal-dual optimal solution. The associated KKT conditions can be written as
where and . Moreover, (C.9) can be expressed equivalently as follows:
Let now denote the optimal solution of the problem series , along with the approximation vectors . By Theorem 5.1, this solution satisfies the KKT optimality conditions (C.7), and by Proposition 5 all constraints are active and the approximation becomes exact, that is,
By constructing an auxiliary set of optimal dual variables as
the proof follows immediately by replacing and in (C.6)-(C.7), respectively.
This work was part of the SERAN project and in part supported by VINNOVA. The authors thank Dr. Claes Tidestav, Dr. Mikael Prytz, and Mats Blomgren, from Ericsson Research, for their valuable comments throughout this work. They also thank the anonymous reviewers for the valuable comments that improved the contents and the presentation of the paper.
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The Healthcare Leadership Council strongly opposes the “Most Favored Nation” interim final rule affecting drug pricing in the Medicare Part B program announced by the Administration and will support efforts to prevent its implementation before it can do harm to patients, healthcare providers, and medical innovation.
At a time in which biopharmaceutical innovation is not only critical to solving the COVID-19 pandemic but also to addressing diseases and health conditions affecting millions of Americans, it makes little sense to tie the viability and stability of our system in the United States to decisions made in foreign countries. American patients should not have their access to critical treatments and therapies affected by the price-controlling practices of other nations.
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We consistently support efforts to strengthen healthcare affordability and we advocate trade policies that would press other nations to pay their fair share for medical innovation. The “Most Favored Nation” approach, however, is conceptually flawed and will be harmful to those who depend on the creation of safe and effective medicines.
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CES Gadgets We Don't Need... Yet
Want to book an Uber ride from your fridge, or have a meat thermometer send you a message when your steak is ready?
Ryan NakashimaMatt O'Brien
LG's David Vander Waal introduces the InstaView ThinQ smart refrigerator during a news conference at CES International, Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Las Vegas.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Today's vision of a smart home has more to do with what's technologically possible than what people really need.
Thus the endless parade of internet-connected wine openers, water bottles, meat thermometers and refrigerators, and a dearth of automation that would clean and fold our laundry, pick up things around the house or assist aging people as their physical strength wanes.
Not that some tinkerers aren't trying to come up with life-changing tools. The annual CES gadget show, which opened in Las Vegas on Tuesday, is a showcase of the latest innovations from big corporations and tiny startups. Some of these inventions could soon be useful to consumers. Others look outlandishly impractical — or maybe it's too soon to tell.
THE INTERNET OF WHAT?
Want to book an Uber ride from your fridge? Samsung has you covered with one of its latest refrigerator models unveiled in Vegas. Of if you're looking for a water bottle that "helps celebrate when you've met your hydration goals," the internet-connected Hidrate Spark 2.0 has arrived.
You can command a Whirlpool microwave to switch settings with your voice, but per regulations, you still have to walk over to push the button to start it (and of course put food in and out). A meat thermometer made by Apption Labs will send a notification to your phone app when your steak is fully barbecued.
It's unlikely that anyone but the most extreme wine connoisseur will need to track wine-preserving argon gas levels in a half-finished bottle of pinot noir. But a maker of bottle-opening gadgetry, Coravin, lets you do just that. The device needles wine out of a bottle without pulling the cork. What's new is connectivity and an app, so you're alerted when the gadget needs cleaning or a new battery.
All this reflects a cottage industry striving to imbue every last household appliance or wearable item with connectivity. But do we really need it?
NEVER MIND THE NAYSAYERS
What one person considers a silly idea is another person's breakthrough, and many innovations displayed at CES could find long-term commercial success among niche audiences even if they aren't widely adopted, said technology analyst Tom Coughlin, president of Coughlin Associates.
"Some stuff is before it's time. Some stuff is partially thought through," Coughlin said. But you never know, he said, because "sometimes people don't know what they need until they see it."
At CES, Coughlin said, "you see the hopes and dreams, the fantasies, both mad and sublime and clever things that people can think of doing."
THE DUTCH LESSON
In the Netherlands, startup entrepreneurs often look mockingly back to a late-1990s video that asked random people in Amsterdam if they ever wanted a mobile phone, said Stefan Witkamp, co-founder of smart home startup Athom B.V.
"Now it's unthinkable not to have your smartphone," said Witkamp, whose company's Homey product links various connected devices to a single system. Similar skepticism now affects smart devices, he said.
"People think, why do I need to control my music through my smartphone? Why do I need to manage and monitor my home remotely or automatically? But it could very well be that in five years, we'll be thinking: 'Why would we ever not want to?'"
BUT WHERE'S MY ROBOT?
The reality is that it's a lot easier to connect an appliance to the internet than it is to build "Rosie," the robotic maid that TV cartoon show "The Jetsons" launched into the world's imagination a half-century ago.
Sure, robotic vacuums are already cleaning carpets and kitchen floors around the world, but the level of artificial intelligence and physical precision it takes to do housework like a human is still a far-off dream for robot-makers. Instead, many of the robots coming on the consumer market are either toys or designed to be a more personality-driven version of a talking speaker.
But it's not for lack of trying.
DUELING LAUNDRY-FOLDERS
"It took us 13 years to reach this point," said Shin Sakane, founder and CEO of Tokyo-based Seven Dreamers Laboratories.
His "Laundroid" clothes-folder — and the rival FoldiMate also on display at CES — are feats of engineering that also underscore the limits of current technology. Sakane's bureau-sized machine is powered by hidden robotic arms and computer vision that can distinguish between different types of clothing.
"It's a soft material," Sakane said, clutching a white towel. "It could be a T-shirt. It's hard to distinguish."
Priced at $16,000, the machine can take 30 items per cycle, though it's still not terribly efficient. It takes 10 or more minutes to fold a shirt — making each cycle a 6-hour project.
Rival FoldiMate claims to be faster, but the company came to the show for the second-year running without a functioning prototype. As founder and CEO Gal Rosov demonstrated putting shirts and towels into a top rack where they were sucked into the machine, a bottom drawer opened with pre-folded items inside. To repeat the display, he opened a middle panel where crumpled items hadn't been folded at all.
Rosov said the machine on display was just a concept model and the company hopes to start "early shipping" at the end of 2019.
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Company A-Z Gruppo P&G
Hotels and Opening
Design and Interiors
Gruppo P&G
Wooden Furniture, Spa and Health Club Design and Employee Locker Rooms
Via Emilia 3916,
47020 Longiano (FC),
www.gruppopeg.com
Manufactured in Italy by 35 year-old Gruppo P&G, FitInteriors is the leading European brand in wooden furniture and design for health clubs, spas and wellness areas, while BizInteriors is the brand specialising in employee locker rooms.
Gruppo P&G has created an international network that makes it a truly global company (unique in the field of wooden lockers and receptions), as its products are distributed in 20 countries in Europe and the Middle East.
Gruppo P&G products range from lockers, benches and vanity units, to spa reception counters and lounge furniture.
Health club and spa furniture and design
FitInteriors products feature in hundreds of high-status health clubs and many health club chains all over Europe and the Middle East. FitInteriors has also recently equipped the new Technogym Village, located inside the new Technogym factory and headquarters in Cesena, Italy.
Changing room furniture for the hospitality industry
BizInteriors provides furniture and design services to the hospitality industry, and has equipped employee changing rooms for high-profile companies such as Nestlé, at its headquarters in Switzerland, and fashion giant Diesel, plus hotels belonging to such chains as Intercontinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Hilton and others.
Durable, quality spa and locker room designs
All Gruppo P&G products follow the strictest quality guidelines and are extremely resistant and functional. Their features have been developed over the years by focusing on the heavy-duty environment presented by wellness and health clubs, and by employees’ locker rooms.
Renowned Italian style and a thorough understanding of the importance of locker room and reception areas are the mission statements that guide the company’s in-house architects and engineering team in their constant quality research and development.
Quality design and premium features for spa and wellness areas
A range of finishes, which are updated to meet the latest trends emerging from international furniture shows, stylish handles and a flare for quality design enhance the prestige and class of the rooms equipped with our solutions, while strong, full-opening hinges, double air-vents, water resistant, environmentally-friendly panels, anti-vandalism locks and anti-theft hangers provide managers with lower maintenance costs and a smooth-running facility.
Health club and employee lockers
There are specific features and measurements related to different settings: employees’ changing room lockers feature an internal compartment pattern, slanted roofs to avoid dust formation, and are shallower, while health club lockers may feature LED lighting and door silencers, and are deeper, to house sports bags.
Complimentary design consultancy service
Apart from its top-notch furniture products, Gruppo P&G stands out for its comprehensive free-of-charge consultancy service, which includes 2D layout planning and 3D coloured renderings, helping the customer visualise the project’s outcome.
Bespoke spa furniture
Although the company offers a complete product range with full industrial production procedures, Gruppo P&G has strategically retained full flexibility, allowing it, when requested, to manufacture bespoke furniture that strictly follows customer specifications. For this reason, world-renowned architects and designers involved in the construction of top-range health clubs and luxury hotels have entrusted Gruppo P&G with the manufacture of lockers, benches and reception counters of their own design, and have been extremely satisfied with the results.
To find out more about Gruppo P&G’s products and services, please contact us using the details or form below.
GRUPPO P&G s.r.l.
Via Emilia 3916
47020 Longiano (FC)
+39 0547 58746 +39 0547 378100 [email protected] www.gruppopeg.com
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On May 16, 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a summary plan description (SPD) is not the plan document it purports to summarize, and that misstated terms in an SPD may not be enforced as terms of the plan. While the holding in CIGNA Corporation v. Amara could be seen as pro-employer, the majority used extensive dicta that will likely encourage litigation by laying out a road map for plaintiffs to argue that they should be awarded monetary relief as if the SPD's terms were the terms of the plan.
In 1998, CIGNA changed the formula in its defined benefit plan from a traditional to a cash balance formula. The beginning credit in each participant's cash balance account was the present value of the participant's benefit accrued through January 1, 1998 under the traditional formula. As a transition formula, each participant's benefit at retirement was redefined as the greater of the benefit accrued under the traditional formula through January 1, 1998, or the cash balance amount. According to the District Court, communications to participants concerning the changes portrayed them as favorable to participants when in fact the changes reduced participant benefits. Furthermore, the communications represented that CIGNA would not realize any cost savings from the changes even though the company saved $10 million annually.
District Court Decision
The District Court held that CIGNA's communications were incomplete, inaccurate, and intentionally misleading, and therefore did not meet two legal requirements for notifying participants about changes to their benefit plans under ERISA. First, the District Court held that the communications did not satisfy ERISA Section 204(h), which at the time forbade a plan amendment that would provide for a significant reduction in the rate of future benefit accrual unless affected participants were provided written notice of either the text or a summary of the likely effects of the amendment. Second, the District Court held that the communications violated Sections 102(a) and 104(b) of ERISA. Those sections require a plan administrator to provide SPDs and summaries of material modification that are written in a manner calculated to be understood by the average plan participant and are sufficiently accurate and comprehensive to reasonably apprise participants and beneficiaries of their rights and obligations under the plan.
In fashioning a remedy, the District Court found that the case qualified as a class action because of a presumption that members of the relevant employee class suffered "likely harm." Referencing Section 502(a)(1)(B) of ERISA, which authorizes a plan participant or beneficiary to recover benefits due under the terms of a plan, the court reformed the terms of the transition formula to provide participants with the sum of (instead of the greater of) the benefit accrued under the old formula and the benefit under the cash balance formula (excluding the initial credit).
Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court unanimously disagreed with the District Court that Section 502(a)(1)(B) provides a basis for reforming the terms of a plan. Instead, the court found that the section "speaks of 'enforc[ing] the terms of the plan,' not of changing them." The language of Section 502(a)(1)(B) "allows a court to look outside the plan's written language in deciding what those terms are, i.e., what the language means..." but does not authorize "a court to alter those terms, at least not in present circumstances, where that change, akin to the reform of a contract, seems less like the simple enforcement of a contract as written and is more like an equitable remedy." Moreover, the court disagreed that the terms of an SPD may be enforced under Section 502(a)(1)(B) as the terms of the plan and concluded that "summary documents, important as they are, provide communication with beneficiaries about the plan but .... did not themselves constitute the terms of the plan for purposes of" Section 502(a)(1)(B).
Rather than limiting its decision to the facts and arguments presented, the majority opinion went on to describe how other sections of ERISA might provide the basis for the relief sought by the plaintiffs. Citing several 19th century cases and treatises, the court identified three equitable remedies that could have been utilized in this case: reforming contracts, equitable estoppel, and monetary compensation for a loss resulting from a fiduciary breach or to prevent a fiduciary's unjust enrichment. To invoke those remedies, the court stated, a plan participant or beneficiary must show that he or she was actually harmed by a fiduciary breach.
The actual holding of the case, that an SPD does not itself constitute the terms of the plan, will provide certainty to plan administrators. Several lower courts have ruled that if an SPD conflicts with the terms of the plan and is more favorable to participants than the plan terms, the terms of the SPD control. CIGNA negates those lower court rulings.
On the other hand, the dicta in the majority opinion describe different equitable remedies that participants and beneficiaries might pursue. The opinion is likely to encourage the ERISA plaintiff's bar to litigate alleged misstatements in SPDs and summaries of material modifications. Exactly what remedies will be allowed for what degree of alleged injury will have to be sorted out in future decisions.
What This Means to You
The CIGNA opinion highlights the importance of well-written, accurate and complete participant communications. Those that gloss over plan features may be negatively perceived, while those that clearly describe such features are less likely to face allegations that they were misleading. Employers and other plan administrators should carefully review SPDs and other communications to ensure consistency with the plan documents.
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Savannah Cristina Releases “Comfortable” Song and Video
Savannah Cristina “Comfortable” Song and Video Are Out Now
Warner Records’ new singer/songwriter/poet Savannah Cristina is one to watch. She just released another beautiful and soothing song with a complimentary video entitled “Comfortable” – showcasing her soulful voice, sensual lyrics and alluring tone. Get “Comfortable” NOW, and watch the video HERE.
The South Florida native put out a string of stripped-down videos that she recorded with a mic and minimal set-up on a beach, basketball court and anywhere else she’d feel inspired, including a busy street intersection. Savannah’s organic approach paid off. Her latest video, “Self Care,” is brutally honest and empowering – a song all females can relate to. The video has over 4 million YouTube views, and garnered a co-sign from Alicia Keys who called Savannah’s “Self-Care” “beautiful.”
Savannah Cristina describes her music as “soul therapy.” The vibe is therapeutic. It’s food for thought with lyrics that nurture the soul. Citing Ella Fitzgerald, Norah Jones, and Stevie Wonder as early influences, Savannah began honing her skills at the age of six, singing at church. It’s her God-given talent and relentless work ethic that makes the music’s quality sound; combined with natural beauty and brains, it’s clear that Savannah Cristina is ready for the spotlight.
Read HERE for more information on Savannah Cristina, and stay tuned for more new music coming soon.
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Tools from IAR Systems selected by adidas for smart personal physiological system
IAR Embedded Workbench used by adidas for development of their popular product miCoach Elite Team System
Embedded World, Nuremberg, Germany—February 24, 2015—IAR Systems® today announces that adidas AG Germany has selected IAR Systems’ world-leading tools for development of their product adidas miCoach Elite Team System: an advanced system for monitoring personal physiological data in real time. For several years, adidas has been using the development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench® for ARM® in different development projects because of its ease of use and high performance.
Products for the Internet of Things and wearables focusing on health are continuously growing in use and popularity. A large trend among these smart products is applications for monitoring personal physiology. The adidas miCoach Elite Team System is the first system of its kind that uses personal physiological data in real time, sending it straight to a coach's tablet on the side-line. The system not only provides real-time insights during training, but tracks total training impact, collects and manages data and is highly portable. The state of the art system measures everything from power, speed and distance to heart rate, acceleration and field position, allowing key insights into player performance and work rate, helping teams achieve and maintain peak physical performance. During the last years, the system has been rolled to several adidas football clubs and federations around the world.
“Many of the most renowned companies from all parts of the world use IAR Systems’ software to develop new competitive products, and I am very proud that our tools have helped adidas to develop the smart technology of miCoach Elite Team System,” says Stefan Skarin, CEO, IAR Systems. “This is not only a proof of our widely spread customer base of 46,000 companies, it also once again shows that our tools help developers worldwide to build a smarter world.”
IAR Embedded Workbench is a complete set of development tools for developing embedded applications. In addition to its sophisticated IAR C/C++ Compiler™, the tools include extensive debugging and analysis possibilities. Thanks to strong partnerships with the leading semiconductor vendors, IAR Systems is able to deliver the broadest device support in the industry covering more than 9,000 devices. This unique independence allows customers to pick and choose among the different microcontrollers, finding the perfect choice for their needs while feeling confident they will be able to maximize the features of the selected microcontroller. More information about the tools is available at www.iar.com/ew.
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About IAR Systems
IAR Systems provides developers of embedded systems with world-leading software tools for developing competitive products based on 8-, 16-, and 32-bit processors. Established in Sweden in 1983, the company has over 46,000 customers globally, mainly in the areas of industrial automation, medical devices, consumer electronics, telecommunication, and automotive products. IAR Systems has an extensive network of partners and cooperates with the world’s leading semiconductor vendors. IAR Systems Group AB is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.iar.com.
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#MuchWow: Bengaluru Buses To Turn Creches For Construction Workers' Children
Gayatri Menon
Bengaluru, which is home to many daily-wage construction workers, is planning to make a change in the lives of their children.
The labour department plans to introduce mobile creches for the children of the construction workers, reports New Indian Express.
Old buses to become mobile creches
The department will procure old BMTC and KSRTC buses, which will be converted into these mobile creches. The buses will be painted and made attractive by artists, and will have toys and books kept inside them. There are also plans to provide healthy snacks to these children. The buses will be close to the construction site so that their parents can keep an eye on them, reports New Indian Express.
According to the report, Chief Secretary T M Vijay Bhaskar has given a nod to procure 100 buses which will be used across the state, mainly in Bengaluru.
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Workers’ woes
The construction sector is one of the largest employers of labour in the country, and about 10% of the workers are women. The sector is heavily dependent on migrant workers, many of whom come to the city with their children, reports Scroll. With no other place to keep their children, the workers are forced to bring their children to workplaces and thereby the children getting exposed to harmful substances.
Similar initiatives
In July, the Haryana government has notified its draft rules to provide for the facility of creche to be mandatory at every private and public establishment that employs fifty or more employees.
Women’s participation in labour has continuously declined over the years. The female labour force participation rate is at 17. 5 % in 2017-2018 , lowest ever in the Indian history, reports Times Of India.
A study in 2017 had pointed out that the lack of facilitating factors – such as flexible work arrangements, institutional support for childcare (e.g. maternity leave, creches) actively contribute to women’s exodus from the labour force.
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Business Support During Coronavirus
Business Support Grant Frequently Asked Questions
South Tyneside Council paid one-off government grants to a significant number of small and medium-sized businesses. This funding was made available to help small, rural, retail, leisure and hospitality businesses with their ongoing business costs in recognition of the disruption caused by COVID-19. The deadline to apply for a grant has now passed. All businesses have now been notified if their application was successful.
Below are some of the common questions asked about the funding and eligibility criteria used.
How much funding will be provided?
Small Business Grant Fund:
Under the Small Business Grant Fund (SBGF) all businesses in England in receipt of Small Business Rates Relief (SBRR) or Rural Rates Relief (RRR) as of the 11 March will be eligible for a payment of £10,000.
Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund:
Under the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant (RHLG) businesses in England that would have been in receipt of the Expanded Retail Discount (which covers retail, hospitality and leisure) on 11 March, with a rateable value of less than £51,000, will be eligible for cash grants of up to £25,000 per property.
Eligible businesses in these sectors with a property that has a rateable value of up to and including £15,000 will receive a grant of £10,000. Eligible businesses in these sectors with a property that has a rateable value of £15,000.01 or over and less than £51,000 will receive a grant of £25,000. Businesses with a rateable value of £51,000 or over are not eligible for this scheme. Businesses which are not ratepayers in the business rates system are not included in this scheme.
The scheme criteria will apply equally to all areas of England.
Why are you giving money to all eligible businesses, isn't it more appropriate to target funding to those affected by COVID-19?
The government acknowledges that the majority of small, rural, retail, leisure and hospitality ratepayers are likely to be affected by COVID-19.
Why support those in receipt of SBRR - what about other small business e.g. those who do not occupy a property?
This funding is to support small and rural businesses who are ratepayers on a property. These businesses are more likely to have on-going fixed costs.
Are there any conditions attached to this grant funding?
Any business who accepts this funding must confirm they comply with all the applicable State aid requirements. Businesses who accept this funding must also provide information requested by the Local Authority to support monitoring and assurance.
Is this funding taxable?
The default position is that these grants would be liable for tax, as are the business costs this grant is supporting.
Eligibility - General
Which businesses are eligible?
Businesses that were in receipt of Small Business Rate Relief or Rural Rate as of 11 March will be eligible for the Small Business Grants Fund.
For the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Grants Fund, businesses that would have been in receipt of the Expanded Retail Discount Scheme with properties that have a rateable value of under £51,000 are eligible.
Can businesses with multiple properties claim multiple grants? (e.g. Can a hairdresser with three shops, each with less than a £15k rateable value, claim three £10k grants?)
Businesses can only get one grant under the Small Business Grant Scheme.
Businesses eligible for the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure scheme can claim one grant per eligible property.
Will businesses be able to claim support from both the grant scheme for retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors and the Small Business Grants fund?
No. If a business receives a Small Business Grant, they will not be eligible for a Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant on the same property.
It is not clear for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure businesses that receive Small Business Retail Relief whether they fall into the 'Small Business Grants' category or the 'Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Scheme'.
Any properties falling within both the Small Business Rate Relief and Expanded Retail eligibility should be awarded one 10k grant. Businesses cannot be awarded both grants on the same property.
Can businesses who are eligible but don't want or need funding opt out?
A business may decline the grant.
What will happen when businesses who, now a grant is possible, are advising that they have been in occupation of a property for some time?
Any changes to the rating list after 11 March 2020, including changes which have been backdated to this date, should be ignored for the purposes of eligibility. Local Authorities are not required to adjust, pay or recover grants where the ratings list is subsequently amended retrospectively to 11 March 2020.
The eligible business is the ratepayer in Local Authority records for 11 March. However, Local Authorities have the discretion to depart from this if they know that record was incorrect.
Do businesses who do not pay business rates such as those operating out of Business Centres or Enterprise Zones qualify for Cash Grants?
If a business is not registered for business rates, they will not get funding through these schemes.
If a business has challenged or appealed its rateable value and the challenge/appeal is outstanding at 11 March 2020, how will this be treated?
Any changes to the rating list (either to the rateable value or to the hereditament) after 11 March 2020, including changes backdated to this date should be ignored for the purposes of eligibility.
However, in cases where it was factually clear to the Local Authority on 11 March 2020 that the rating list was inaccurate on that date, Local Authorities may withhold or award the grant based on eligibility had the list been accurate. This discretion is only intended to prevent clear errors. Any decisions made after 11 March should not affect eligibility.
If a hereditament does not resume trading after the shutdown, is it still eligible for a cash grant?
Yes, as long as the business is not in liquidation or dissolved when the grant is awarded, and otherwise meets all applicable conditions, it is eligible for a grant.
Are sole traders without Companies House record eligible?
Provided they are an eligible ratepayer with an eligible rating assessment then they will qualify.
What happens where there is more than one liable party per property? Do they get a grant each, or are they expected to share?
Each hereditament will only have one registered ratepayer. They will take receipt of the grant.
What is the situation on the eligibility of second homes used as holiday lets? Are they excluded on the grounds of personal use?
Properties used for personal use are not eligible. However, if a holiday let is included in the ratings list it has passed assessment to be considered a non-domestic property (i.e. it is available for letting commercially, as self-catering accommodation, for short periods totalling 140 days or more) and would therefore be eligible.
What should Local Authorities do where the ratepayer is an independent franchisee and the named individual has changed since 11 March but the ratepayer business remains the same?
Local Authorities should exercise discretion. The 11 March date was established to avoid businesses being created and registering simply for the purpose of being eligible for grants.
Expanded Retail Discount
There has been a relaxation in the rate relief rules to include estate agents etc. Are they included in the grant scheme for retail, leisure, and hospitality businesses as well or just rate relief?
All businesses that were in receipt of Small Business Rate Relief on 11 March are eligible for the grant under the Small Business Grant Fund, regardless of the sector they are in.
The Extended Retail Relief Scheme has been extended to also cover bingo halls, estate agents and letting agencies. This will now bring bingo halls, estate agents and letting agencies in hereditaments with a rateable value of under £51,000 in scope of the grant.
Eligibility - Small Business Grant Fund
Is there any clarification on whether Nursery/Childcare facilities will be eligible for the 10/25k grant?
Properties falling within the Nursery scheme are not eligible unless they were in receipt of Small Business Rate Relief or Rural Rate Relief as of 11 March.
Would businesses telling Local Authorities now that they moved in prior to 11 March 2020 be eligible for a grant if they are entitled to Small Business Rate Relief?
The eligible business is the ratepayer in Local Authority records for 11 March. However, Local Authorities have the discretion to depart from this if they know that record was incorrect - see para 33 of the guidance.
Are community organisations (e.g. community centres, sports clubs and scout groups) eligible for the Small Business Grant Fund?
If a community organisation meets all the criteria for eligibility set out in the guidance it is eligible for a grant.
Can businesses like B&Bs operating with domestic rates (council tax) still be eligible for the grant?
No - only properties in the rating list are eligible.
Eligibility - Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund
How will businesses be identified for the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure scheme?
Businesses that would have been eligible for the Extended Retail Discount Scheme as of 11 March will be eligible. Local Authorities hold information on Small Business Rate Relief, Rural Rates Relief, retail and hospitality businesses within their areas, and will be contacting eligible business.
Is there a more detailed definition of each of these sectors?
The grants schemes replicate the eligibility for the specific rate relief schemes.
Are Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) that are eligible for Marginal Rate Relief and the Extended Retail Relief (as a leisure provider) entitled to the second scheme?
If they would have been eligible for the Expanded Retail Scheme on 11 March then they qualify. Properties that had rate discounts increased to 100% using local discretion on 11 March still qualify for the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure grant. The same principle applies with charity shops.
Are supermarkets going to remain supported by the rates relief position?
Supermarkets that are eligible for either scheme can receive the grant, in line with State aid rules.
Charities getting Charitable Rate Relief get the Expanded Retail Discount so why not the grant?
Charities receiving Charitable Rate Relief can't be eligible for Small Business Rate Relief or Rural Rate Relief and therefore cannot be eligible under the Small Business Grants Fund. They may be eligible under the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Grants Fund.
How does this funding work with shared space/serviced offices, where tenants are not the rate payers?
Only businesses with their own assessment for business rates and eligible for SBRR, rural or Expanded Retail Discount with a rateable value below £51,000 will be eligible for the grant. Businesses which are not ratepayers are not eligible.
We understand for some shared space/service offices, individual users do have their own rating assessment and may be eligible. In these cases we encourage landlords to support local government in ensuring the grant reaches eligible ratepayers.
I am not the ratepayer - my landlord pays the rates on this space. Will I get funding?
Is this state aid?
Yes. State aid applies to these schemes, and all recipients are required to comply with the maximum permitted funding under the relevant State aid rules - EUR 200,000 over three years under the De Minimis Regulation, or EUR 800,000 under the COVID-19 Temporary Framework scheme for the UK (different thresholds apply to agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture business).
Grants provided under the Small Business Grant Fund can be made under either the De Minimis Regulation (where the relevant conditions are met), or under the COVID-19 Temporary Framework scheme for the UK (once approved) where for example, the De Minimis threshold has been reached. Grants paid under the Retail Hospitality and Leisure scheme can be made under the COVID-19 Temporary Framework scheme for the UK (once approved).
Won't grants be well above the State aid limit?
Where a business has multiple eligible properties under the RLHS, they may reach the State aid limit. The RLHS grant conditions require businesses not to exceed the maximum permitted funding limits.
What checks are councils expected to make regarding State aid?
Businesses will be required to confirm that they comply with the scheme conditions, for example that they have not received more than the maximum permitted funding for State aid. Local Authorities will write to businesses to ask for confirmation of this.
How will support to national retailers work on a practical level given the numbers of properties?
State aid applies to this scheme, and national retailers would be required not to accept more than the maximum permitted funding.
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Dog-Lover Killed By Rottweiler Hours After Adopting it From the Pound: Police
News 1:29 PM PST, November 17, 2015 - Inside Edition
1:29 PM PST, November 17, 2015 - Inside Edition
A Tennessee man was mauled to death last week by a dog he'd adopted just hours earlier, police say.
Anthony Riggs, 57, was found dead on Thursday after sheriff's deputies arrived in response to a dog attack call around 3:30 p.m.
Riggs had adopted the 5-year-old male just five hours before, at around 10:30 a.m., the Jackson Sun reports.
Read: Meet Goliath, A Baby Cow Who Thinks He's A Dog
He took the dog to show his son, Thomas Riggs, after leaving the Jackson-Madison County Rabies Control.
The father and son made holiday plans.
According to reports, Jackson-Madison County Rabies Control took in the dog five days before after it was found as a stray.
Riggs was discovered dead by his wife Kathy when she came home after calling her husband and receieving no answer.
Read: Photo Of An Old Dog's Last Car Ride is Breaking Everyone's Hearts
According to Riggs' ex-wife, Adrienne Riggs, Kathy Riggs and a co-worker were bitten by the dog, which was later shot dead by police.
Jackson-Madison County Rabies Control workers said the dog showed no signs of aggression, which employees are trained to look for.
According to Kim Tedford, director of the county's Regional Health Department, it was unclear if the animal was rabid. “It was a stray running at large, so we have no idea if the dog had been vaccinated or not,” Tedford said.
Meanwhile, Adrienne Riggs told the Jackson Sun that she doesn't believe Rabies Control when they say the dog showed them no signs of aggression.
"A docile dog does not turn in three hours and kill somebody. Something was wrong," she said.
Calls made to Jackson-Madison County Rabies Control went unanswered.
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8 AM - 9 PM CT Seven Days a Week Source ID: vi
Patriot America® Plus
Travel Medical Insurance For Non-U.S. Residents Traveling to the USA
5 Days to 2 Years
Quotes & Purchase
Quotes & Purchase: Individual Group
Paper Applications: Individual Group
Since 1990, the administrator has provided global benefits and assistance services to millions of customers in nearly every country around the world. Owned by Sirius Group, a multibillion-dollar, AM Best "A-" rated insurance industry leader, the administrator is uniquely positioned to deliver the Global Peace of Mind® our members need.
24/7 medical and travel assistance services
COVID-19 Coverage for those traveling to the U.S.
Multilingual staff & claims administrators
Highly trained customer service professionals
Core values driven by a commitment to customers
Customer service centers located in the U.S. and U.K.
Financial security to fulfill our promise when you need it most
Get Covered Away From Home
International travel can become a scary situation if you're not prepared for a medical emergency. Most travelers assume they're already covered by their standard medical plan-but that isn't always the case. While domestic plans provide sufficient coverage at home, most are not designed to provide the coverage and assistance required for international travel. Don't let your medical coverage be an uncertainty. Choose Patriot America Plus that meets your needs and spend more time enjoying your international experience-not worrying about your medical coverage.
Maximum limits: $50,000 to $1,000,000
Deductible: $0 to $2,500
Extensions: Up to 24 continuous months
Emergency medical evacuation: $1 million
Coinsurance:
In-network: The administrator pays 100%
Out-of-network: The administrator pays 80% up to $5,000, then 100%
Acute onset of pre-existing conditions: Under 70 years of age, up to the maximum limit. $25,000 maximum limit for medical evacuation
Remote transportation: No coverage
Supplemental accident: No coverage
COVID-19 Coverage: Up to Policy Maximum (Contraction and Treatment must occur after effective date)
Inpatient or Outpatient Services
Eligible Medical Expenses Up to the maximum limit
Physician Visits / Services Up to the maximum limit
Urgent Care Clinic $25 copay. Copay is not applicable when the $0 deductible is selected. Not subject to deductible.
Walk-in Clinic $15 copay. Copay is not applicable when the $0 deductible is selected. Not subject to deductible.
Hospital Emergency Room: Inside the U.S. Injury not subject to emergency room deductible. Illness: Subject to a $250 deductible for each emergency room visit for treatment that does not result in direct inpatient hospital admission. Up to the maximum limit.
Hospital Emergency Room: Outside the U.S. Up to the maximum limit
Hospitalization / Room & Board Average semi-private room rate up to the maximum limit. Includes nursing service.
Intensive Care Up to the maximum limit
Bedside Visit
Hospitalized in an intensive care unit $1,500 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible.
Outpatient Surgical / Hospital Facility Up to the maximum limit
Laboratory Up to the maximum limit
Radiology / X-ray Up to the maximum limit
Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy Up to the maximum limit
Pre-Admission Testing Up to the maximum limit
Surgery Up to the maximum limit
Surgery is incidental to and follows surgery that was covered under the plan Up to the maximum limit
Assistant Surgeon 20% of the primary surgeon’s eligible fee
Anesthesia Up to the maximum limit
Durable Medical Equipment Up to the maximum limit
Medical order or treatment plan required Up to the maximum limit
Extended Care Facility
Upon direct transfer from an acute care facility Up to the maximum limit
Home Nursing Care
Dispensing limit per prescription: 90 days Up to the maximum limit
Emergency Local Ambulance
Injury or illness resulting in an inpatient hospital admission Up to the maximum limit. Subject to deductible and coinsurance.
Emergency Reunion
Must be approved in advance by the company $100,000 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible.
Interfacility Ambulance Transfer
Transfer from one licensed health care facility to another licensed health care facility resulting in an inpatient hospital admission Company pays 100%
Natural Disaster Evacuation
Must be approved in advance by the company $25,000 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible.
Political Evacuation & Repatriation
Return of Minor Children
Return of Mortal Remains or Cremation/Burial
Must be approved in advance by the company Up to the maximum limit for return of mortal remains or ashes to country of residence, or $5,000 maximum limit for cremation or local burial at the place of death. Not subject to deductible.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Death must occur within 90 days of the accident $50,000 principal sum. Not subject to deductible.
Common Carrier Accidental Death $25,000 per insured child, $100,000 per insured adult, $250,000 maximum limit per family. Not subject to deductible.
Dental Treatment $300 maximum limit due to dental accident or unexpected pain to sound natural teeth. Subject to deductible and coinsurance.
Traumatic Dental Injury
Treatment at a hospital due to an accident Up to the maximum limit. Additional treatment for the same injury rendered by a dental provider will be paid at 100%. Subject to deductible and coinsurance.
Emergency Eye Examination
Loss or damage to prescription corrective lenses due to an accident $150 maximum limit. $50 deductible per occurrence. Subject to coinsurance.
Hospital Indemnity $250 per overnight inpatient confinement, maximum limit of 10 overnights. Not subject to deductible.
Identity Theft $500 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible.
Lost Luggage $50 per item, $500 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible.
Natural Disaster $250 per day and maximum limit of five days for accommodations. Not subject to deductible.
Secondary to any other insurance $25,000 combined maximum limit. Injury to a third person: $100 per injury deductible. Damage to a third person's property: $100 per damage deductible. No coverage for injury to a related third party or damage to related third person's property.
Pet Return
For a pet cat or dog traveling with the insured person $1,000 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible.
Small Pet Common Air Carrier Accidental Death Benefit
For a pet cat or dog up to 30 pounds traveling with the insured person $500 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible.
Terrorism $50,000 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible.
Trip Interruption $10,000 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible.
All coverage and benefits in this plan are in United States (U.S.) dollars. Benefits are subject to the exclusions and limitations and are payable only at Usual, Reasonable and Customary charges . This is a summary of a selection of plan benefits offered only as an illustration and does not supersede in anyway the Certificate of Insurance and governing policy documents (together the "Insurance Contract"). The Insurance Contract is the only source of the actual benefits provided.
Expand Your Coverage
It's easy to customize your coverage to best meet your needs while away from home. When submitting your online or paper application, simply add the riders you need to the plan you've selected.
Adventure Sports Rider
If you're a thrill-seeking traveler who enjoys life's more adventurous activities, you may want to consider adding supplemental coverage to your plan. The Adventure Sports Rider provides coverage for injuries sustained during certain extreme sports that would otherwise be excluded from your travel insurance policy.
Lifetime Maximum
Age 0-49: $50,000
Age 50-59: $30,000
Chaperone/Faculty Leader Replacement Rider*
If you are the designated chaperone/faculty leader and experience an unexpected death of a relative, a medical emergency, or the destruction of your residence that causes you to cancel or interrupt travel, this rider covers reimbursement for a round trip economy airline ticket up to $3,000 for a replacement chaperone/faculty leader.
*Rider option is available on group plans only.
Evacuation Plus Rider**
While Patriot America Plus provides emergency medical evacuation coverage for life-threatening injuries and illness, the Evacuation Plus Rider provides coverage up to $25,000 for medical evacuations if you experience a sudden, non-life-threatening medical condition that requires hospitalization. The administrator will arrange and cover ground and air transportation to the nearest hospital capable of providing treatment.
Note: Must be purchased for a minimum of three months regardless of the minimum number of days being traveled. Premium is charged in whole-month increments.
Enhanced Accidental Death & Dismemberment Rider (AD&D)**
Accidents can happen-wouldn't you rather be prepared, especially when you're away from home? The AD&D rider will pay you or your beneficiaries up to $400,000 if your death or dismemberment is the direct result of an accident.
Note: Available to the primary insured only. Available with a minimum purchase of three months of medical and AD&D rider coverage. Premium is charged in whole-month increments
**Rider option is available on individual plans only.
Innovative Technology & Member Services
Self-Service Member Portal
The administrator provides service at your fingertips, giving you the information and tools to manage your plans anytime, anywhere, through awardwinning, easy-to-use technology. You'll have immediate access to these important resources online, including our 24/7/365 service centers, plan document access, claims management tools, Explanations of Benefits, and much more.
Pharmacy Discount Savings
Universal Rx is a discount savings program that allows you to purchase prescriptions from one of 35,000 participating pharmacies in the U.S. and receive the lower of 1) Universal Rx contract price or 2) the pharmacy regular retail price. This network offers a simplified claims process with minimal paperwork for the member if they visit an in-network provider.
This program is not insurance coverage; it is purely a discount program.
U.S. Network Access
UnitedHealthcare provides travelers in the U.S. with direct access to one of the largest networks of providers in the U.S. that includes:
Over 1.4 million physicians
6,797 hospitals
Over 45,000 clinics
67,000 pharmacies
1,800 convenience clinics
International Provider AccessSM
Travelers outside of the U.S. can also enjoy access to quality healthcare worldwide with proprietary IPA network that includes:
Over 18,550 physicians and facilities
Direct billing arrangements that minimize time and upfront expense
Contact us directly to obtain an application or to apply online.
Complete your application: If applying as a family, you may include yourself, your spouse, and dependents on one application. Please complete a group application if you have two or more primary insureds.
Receive a fulfillment kit that includes an identification card, declaration of insurance, and a Certificate of Insurance outlining the details of the plan. Welcome to the family!
How To Extend Your Coverage
Patriot America Plus can be extended up to 24 continuous months. To renew your coverage, please visit MyAccount.
Patriot America Plus - Individual Premium Rates (Destination includes the U.S.)
Individual Daily Rate - $250 Deductible
Age Maximum Limit Options
$10,000 $50,000 $100,000 $500,000 $1 million
0-17 N/A $1.32 $1.68 $2.35 $2.61
18-29 N/A $1.33 $1.68 $2.39 $2.61
65-69 N/A $6.07 $7.79 N/A N/A
70-79 N/A $9.43 N/A N/A N/A
80+ $15.90 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Patriot America Plus - Group Premium Rates (Groups of 5 or more, Destination includes the U.S.)
Group Daily Rate - $250 Deductible
Age Maximum Limit
Additional Deductible Options
Rate Factor 1.25 1.10 1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70
New premium rates per Insured Person effective May 1, 2019 for eligible individuals whose applications are approved by the administrator. The administrator reserves the right to assess the most current rates at the time of the effective date in the event these rates expire, are modified, or are replaced.
Rates include premium tax where applicable.
Plan Riders & Rates
20% increase of base premium
Evacuation Plus Rider*
Premium per covered insured
* Available to the primary insured on individual plans only. Must be purchased for a minimum of three months regardless of the minimum number of days being traveled. Premium is charged in whole-month increments. The Evacuation Plus benefit is available on Patriot America Plus as a rider.
*Available on group applications only
Enhanced AD&D Rider*
Additional AD&D Coverage Monthly Rate
Up to $100,000 additional coverage $8
Up to $200,000 additional coverage $16
*Available to the primary insured on individual plans only. Available with a minimum purchase of three months of medical and AD&D rider coverage. Premium is charged in whole-month increments.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (PPACA): This insurance is not subject to and does not provide benefits required by PPACA. As of January 1, 2014, PPACA requires U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and certain U.S. residents to obtain PPACA-compliant insurance coverage unless they are exempt from PPACA. Penalties may be imposed on persons who are required to maintain PPACA-compliant coverage but do not do so. Eligibility to purchase, extend or renew this product, or its terms and conditions, may be modified or amended based upon changes to applicable law, including PPACA. Please note that it is an insured person's sole and exclusive responsibility to determine the insurance requirements applicable to them, and the Company and the administrator shall have no liability whatsoever, including for any penalties a person may incur, for failure to obtain coverage required by any applicable law including without limitation PPACA. For information on whether PPACA applies to you or whether you are eligible to purchase the Patriot Travel Medical Insurance, please contact your attorney or CPA.
Indianapolis, IN 46208-0509 USA
Insubuy®, Inc.
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Toll Free: +1 (866) INSUBUY
Website: www.insubuy.com
This invitation to inquire allows eligible applicants an opportunity to seek information about the insurance offered and is limited to a brief description of any loss for which benefits may be payable. Benefits are offered as described in the insurance contract. Benefits are subject to all deductibles, coinsurance, provisions, terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions in the insurance contract.
Certain contracts do contain a pre-existing condition exclusion and do not cover losses or expenses related to a pre-existing condition.
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‘Unsolved Mysteries’ Team Already Receiving Credible Tips from Viewers
Netflix's reboot of the classic "Unsolved Mysteries" has inspired viewers to help solve cold cases, according to the show's producers.
Tyler Hersko
It apparently didn’t take long for Netflix’s “Unsolved Mysteries” revival to begin resonating with audiences. The show’s producers have already received 20 credible tips regarding the cases outlined in the show’s first six episodes, according to a new report from USA Today.
Series co-creator and executive producer Terry Dunn Meurer told the publication that the “Unsolved Mysteries” team is actively passing along tips regarding the cases featured in the revival’s new season.
“We pass them on to the appropriate authorities,” Meurer told USA Today. “It’s only been 24 hours. We’re hoping there’s a lot of people who still haven’t watched and maybe this weekend they’ll sit down and binge the episodes and we’ll get more leads.”
The viewer engagement harkens back to the original “Unsolved Mysteries,” which also documented cold cases and paranormal occurrences. Meurer estimated that more than 260 previously unsolved cases from the original series have been solved, at least partially due to tips submitted by viewers. Part of the franchise’s appeal are its elements of viewer engagement; the series has a dedicated website that outlines each episode’s cases and new stories about them. Viewers are encouraged to send credible tips to the “Unsolved Mysteries” team via the website.
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USA Today also noted that “Unsolved Mysteries” ranked as Netflix’s top show last Thursday, the day after it premiered. Netflix added a top 10 list to the platform in February to help viewers gauge what’s popular on the streaming service. Though the company occasionally releases selective viewership data about its various titles, Netflix has yet to release such data for “Unsolved Mysteries.”
“Unsolved Mysteries” premiered July 1 on Netflix. IndieWire’s Kristen Lopez was critical of the revival in her review, arguing that although its stories were gripping, the new series still came off as generic and needlessly deviated from the original show’s format.
“The fact that the show is back is great, but it needs to do something to situate itself as ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ and not another quasi-HBO documentary series,” Lopez said in her review. “Change can be good, but sometimes you shouldn’t mess with what has already worked.”
Check out Meurer’s full interview with USA Today here.
This Article is related to: Television and tagged Netflix, Streaming, Unsolved Mysteries
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Annual General Meeting (Online)
We had our annual general meeting on the 5th of September because of the Corona Virus restriction, we had to have one online.
We are honoured to have two special guests from the Consulate General of Japan Brisbane, Mr. Tanaka Consul-General of Japan, and Mr. Hayashi Consul.
We also have another guest who is our valuable patron, former Minister for Multicultural Affairs Queensland Hon Glen Elmes, and President of the Japanese Society of Gold Coast Inc. Ms. Ando.
President report:
I acknowledge traditional custodians of this land, and pay my respect elders past, present and future.
JCQ has reached our second AGM. Since our inauguration in August 2018 at the Queensland Parliament House, we have been involved in several events and activities.
JCQ acts as the sole group in Queensland that provides direct assistance to Japanese people and Japan-related groups who reach out for support.
We have worked very closely with organizations such as ECCQ (Ethnic Community Council QLD), MCCGC (Multicultural Community Council of Gold Coast), and MFO (Multicultural Families Organisation) to make sure every one received the help they needed. We also provided information to the public to tackle issues such as domestic and family violence and cyber bullying with the help of Queensland Government departments such as the Department of Multicultural Affairs, Department of Community, Department of Queensland Health and Queensland Police Service,
Department of Child, Safety, Youth and Women. We have continued close communication with the Consulate-General of Japan to ensure we share with our members and community, up-to-date and accurate information.
As an organisation we supported the Saitama Prefectural Government in organizing the Reception to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Saitama-Queensland Sister State relationship in October 2019. We also attended the
Japanese Consulate’s first Emperor’s Birthday Reception for Reiwa, the New Years Reception for Japan-related communities, and meeting with the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs to exchange views on the Japan-Queensland relationship.
In regard to community support, we have worked in cooperation with local NPOs to provide support for Japanese victims of domestic violence. Through our regular information sessions, we have been able to help several victims in difficult situations.
JCQ has also produced an information flyer for distribution to children and parents to promote awareness around bullying and cyber-bullying.
In recent months we have seen devastating bushfires and flooding across Australia. JCQ has attained support from top game producer KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS and anime studio COMIX WAVE FILM to produce original design charity tshirts to sell through events. Through this, we successfully donated __ dollars to the RSPCA.
For our members we have set up Facebook pages for all 47 Japanese prefectural groups for people around Queensland to meet and join others from the same prefecture for a fun way to socialise. We support various cultural groups and their activities, including AWA ODORI dance workshops, Brisbane Idol Project and Koto.
As we know, there are many Queenslanders who love Japan, reflected in the number of Japanese contestants in the University Speech Contest receiving highest entries across all languages. We continue to support the MLTAQ (Modern Languages Teacher’s Association QLD) to promote Japanese language education. For this, we ask for your continued support of our Recycle Project where all collected funds will be donated to the speech contest organisers -one bottle recycled can make a huge difference.
Lastly, I would like to encourage everyone to allow themselves to thrive and be active members of the community, so that JCQ can grow and deliver more and more exciting activities. This coming AGM, we will be discussing our mission and visions, and considering the path of signing up to become a charity organisation.
I appreciate the support from all members and corporate members, and ask for your continued support and valuable contributions.
President of the Japan Community of Queensland Inc. Naomichi Hirano
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Jesse Neill
I am a creative, driven and dedicated freelance journalist and photographer. I have previously been the editor of two university publications: Verse Magazine and SA Globalist, completed a three month internship in Sri Lanka, written for a variety of publications and I am the recipient of the Julie Duncan Memorial Award for Student
Journalism from the 2018 SA Media Awards, as well as receiving the 2018 SA Press Club Student Journalist of the Year award. I also play the guitar, enjoy travelling the world and love spending time with friends and family.
The Sunday Island
Verse Magazine
On The Record • 29th June 2019
Not just a city of churches: Is Adelaide the nation’s secret startup hub?
Adelaide has long been the butt of Australian jokes, often seen as the ‘boring’ city that is closed on Sundays, teeming with serial killers and only coming alive for one month of the year. However, with lower living costs and less business competition than other capital cities, along with State Government and City Council investments driving innovation and ideas creation, Adelaide could be on its way to becoming Australia’s little-known tech haven.
CityMag • 25th February 2019
Nazeem Hussain: Basic Idiot
Nazeem Hussain, the multi-talented comedian, actor, television and radio presenter is returning to the Adelaide Fringe for his fifth consecutive solo show, Basic Idiot. Audiences can expect Nazeem’s show to reflect on what has been a massive year, both personally and professionally.
Love, loss, and LIFE – the show
Strut & Fret, the team behind LIMBO and BLANC de BLANC are bringing a brand new circus spectacular to the Adelaide Fringe at the Garden of Unearthly Delights. Life – The Show combines theatre, music, dance, and cabaret into a 90-minute blockbuster that promises to feel more like a film than a stage show.
A very simple but effective trick
The smash-hit art installation, House of Mirrors, that debuted at Dark Mofo in Tasmania, is open for your gawking in the Garden of Unearthly Delights this Fringe. In a similar – albeit much refined – vein to the classic carnival tradition, House of Mirrors at the Garden of Unearthly Delights will delight and discombobulate Adelaide this Fringe as we walk through the 15 tonnes of glass and 40 tonnes of steel in this one-of-a-kind sculpture.
Bublé at the Ark
Bill Parton, the suave singer regularly appearing on the Adelaide Fringe circuit, returns to the festival this year alongside our city’s premier 18-piece jazz orchestra, the Adelaide Big Band.
Verse Magazine • 1st October 2018
In[ter]view: Jindou Lee
In Verse's last interview of the year Jesse Neill speaks with Jindou Lee, CEO and founder of HappyCo, a software development company that helps automate property operations. Beginning in 2011, Jindou developed Happy Inspector, an iOS app aimed at addressing the lack of standardised documentation in property inspections. After moving to Silicon Valley in 2012 following the success of Happy Inspector, Jindou and his team developed Happy Manage and Happy Insights, forming the umbrella company HappyCo in 2015. Jindou discusses the unexpected success of Happy Investor and his move to Silicon Valley, as well as ways of encouraging young entrepreneurs to stay in Adelaide to boost innovation in this exciting but overlooked city.
Verse Magazine • 1st September 2018
Amie DD
In an interview with Verse Head Editor, Jesse Neill, Amie DD discusses her 'superhero origin story', being a female in the male-dominated tech industry, her workshops in Adelaide she recently conducted, sexual fantasies in cosplaying, and how making costumes has helped her programming.
In[ter]view: SHINE SA
Jesse Neill spoke with SHINE SA's Amy Moten, one of Australia's leading not-for-profit providers of education and primary care services surrounding sexual and relationship wellbeing asking various questions students may have regarding their own sexual health.
In[ter]view: Royce Kurmelovs
UniSA graduate, Royce Kurmelovs, is a freelance journalist and author living in Adelaide. He has published three books and written for publications around the globe including The ABC, The BBC, CNN, VICE, Al Jazeera English, and The Guardian to name a few. Speaking with Jesse Neill, Royce discusses his writing journey thus far, the fascinating projects he's been working on, and the challenges of working in a changing industry.
Verse Magazine • 1st June 2018
In[ter]view Kate Henderson and Alex Thorpe
According to a report released by Orygen last year, of Australia's 1.4 million university students, at least one in four experience mental ill-health in any given year. For our Mental Health Edition, Jesse sits down with fellow UniSA graduate Kate Henderson of the Panic Room SA and Alex Thorpe of Batyr, to discuss common questions students may have regarding mental health.
Verse Magazine • 5th April 2018
In[ter]view Kay Neill
In a Verse first, Head Editor Jesse Neill, discusses career advice, parenting, and cleaning his room with his mum and CEO of CHG, Kay Neill.
Verse Magazine • 3rd April 2018
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After five years a new Emma Smith movie went to the theaters and now on DVD and streaming
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SALT LAKE CITY — Shona Kay Moyer was “terrified” to portray Emma Smith in the upcoming film “In Emma’s Footsteps.”
After the 1844 martyrdom of Joseph Smith, founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, members of the church followed his successor, Brigham Young, out west. Joseph’s wife, Emma Smith, chose to stay behind with her family and Lucy Mack Smith, Joseph’s mother. This choice led to a rift between Emma and Brigham Young, which lead to decades of misconceptions about Emma Smith.
The movie “In Emma’s Footsteps” is a non-linear look at Emma’s life after Joseph’s death. It opens June 1 and will play in Utah Megaplex theaters.
Moyer is a British-born actress who currently resides in Utah. While filming “In Emma’s Footsteps” she was also working on the LDS Church’s Book of Mormon video project. Her most recent film was “Love, Kennedy.”
Moyer’s fear of playing Emma came from three places: first, the pressure of playing a well-known historical character; second, learning to speak in an “old-timey United States New England accent;” and third — learning to portray Emma, a woman she saw as a “spiritual wonder” and “mystery.”
“I really felt that I had to focus on giving her a voice that would really unveil her humanity, and maybe try and help people connect with her on an emotional level,” Moyer told the Deseret News.
Within hours of her audition, Producer Brian Brough and Scriptwriter/Director Brittany Wiscombe informed Moyer she had the part — and that filming began in three days.
“I just basically prayed the whole way through it,” Moyer said with a laugh.
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Filming ran for two weeks, and then another challenge popped up: The project ran out of funding. Filming stopped and it was unknown when or if it would start again. That delay ended up lasting five years.
In between other filming projects, Brough would return to the idea of the Emma Smith movie, but it was never the right time.
Meanwhile, Moyer gave birth to two of her three children, all while wondering if the film would ever be picked up again. But her preparation for the role continued unintentionally. Moyer was asked to speak at various church functions as Emma Smith, which prompted her to continue learning about Emma. Later, she was even called upon to portray Emma Smith in videos featured in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ new Church History Museum display.
Moyer struggled to understand why she continued to be thrown into this specific role.
“‘What am I not learning?’ is really what I thought,” Moyer said. “‘What am I not getting here, because I know I’m not the brightest but I’m not that thick!’”
In the midst of her frustration, her husband offered up an alternative reason.
“Maybe it’s not something you’re supposed to learn,” he told her, “maybe it’s something you’re supposed to do.”
So, five years after filming had begun and ended, Moyer sat down and wrote what she called a “massive letter” to Brough.
In her letter, Moyer told Brough she felt an “absolute desire” to do whatever she could to finish the project and tell Emma’s story.
To her surprise, Brough responded, “Let’s do it.”
He explained the film would be a scaled-back version of their original plan, and that they didn’t have the money they were planning on, but they at least had the script. Filming began a few months later. All the pieces had fallen into place.
Once filming began, Brough and Wiscombe said they didn’t face any major hiccups or problems, which Wiscombe said she took as “a wonderful blessing.” For Moyer, however, filming presented personal challenges she had to work to overcome.
“I have always felt this, almost a burden of responsibility, when portraying Emma, to be worthy of doing so,” Moyer said, explaining that before she was cast, she hadn’t attended an LDS temple in a while, but after receiving the role, she felt compelled to do so.
“It actually changed my life quite a lot,” Moyer said.
“When you try to emulate somebody who is so faithful, and somebody who is so good, like she was … I wanted to become more like her,” she continued. “I felt myself really taking on that challenge and really trying to be more like her.”
Of course, portraying Emma also meant acting out some of Emma’s greatest traumas and trials. Moyer described Emma’s circumstances as nearly impossible to withstand and referred to a famous quote from Lucy Mack Smith, in which she said the trials Emma withstood “would have borne down almost any other woman.”
After filming for 12 hours in one day, Moyer said she would return home and collapse, feeling emotionally drained, wondering how she could do it again the following day.
But Moyer believe she had heavenly help in portraying Emma. During filming, she had several profound experiences. Moyer said she would prepare to film a scene, and feel like she knew what emotions she wanted to portray. As soon as filming began, however, “this feeling would come over me and it would not be my own feelings, it would not be my own emotions.”
Moyer firmly believes her heavenly help came from Emma Smith herself.
She said she believes Emma wants her story to be told. Brough and Wiscombe both added they feel it’s important for people to see the film to gain a better understanding, and perhaps a little more sympathy, toward Emma, who is sometimes criticized in LDS circles for not joining other church members during the church’s exodus to Utah.
“We don’t want to try to be definitive on ‘this is why she did things,’ because the reality is, most people don’t (know),” Brough said. “We want people to be able to put themselves in her shoes and say, ‘Had I been there … would I have done what she did, or something else?’”
Brough said the film tries to address things like the feud between Brigham Young and Emma Smith and “paint it in as neutral a light as possible” so people can make up their own minds.
“Our focus it really to give her that voice and to unveil her humanity, and to unveil that she was flawed, yeah, but also complex and beautifully human,” Moyer said. “And I think that is something that people can connect with, because God doesn’t only use perfect people in his work, otherwise we’d all be kind of out of luck.”
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Former Fox, NBC star Kelly interviews Biden accuser
Posted: May 7, 2020 / 05:11 PM MDT / Updated: May 7, 2020 / 05:11 PM MDT
In this April 4, 2019, photo Tara Reade poses for a photo during an interview with The Associated Press in Nevada City, Calif. (AP Photo/Donald Thompson)
NEW YORK (AP) — The former aide who has accused Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden of sexual assault has been interviewed by Megyn Kelly, the one-time Fox News and NBC journalist who’s accustomed to a harsh media glare.
Tara Reade had been expected to give a television interview since Biden went on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” last week to forcefully deny her accusations from 27 years ago.
In Kelly, Reade turned to a television star without a television network. Kelly released a brief clip of the interview Thursday on her social media accounts with a fuller version expected within the next day or two.
“I think people will find it very compelling,” Kelly told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Kelly said she reached out to Reade recently because “the more I saw her, the more I felt for her.”
She believes Reade chose her to do the interview because Reade could identify with her.
“I know what it’s like to be at the center of a media storm,” Kelly said.
She’s had a few. She came under prolonged attack by then-candidate Donald Trump in 2015 for a question she asked in a Fox News presidential debate about his treatment of women. Kelly also accused the late Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes of sexual harassment when she worked at the network; her allegations helped lead to his ouster.
She would leave Fox and become anchor of the third hour of “Today,” but her time at NBC was short-lived; Kelly was removed in 2018 after defending blackface Halloween costumes.
Lately she’s been more active on social media, and last year released online a discussion with other women who had worked at Fox, discussing their depictions in the movie “Bombshell,” about the Ailes’ allegations.
For the interview with Reade, she worked with former NBC producer Rich McHugh, who was Ronan Farrow’s producer when they pursued sexual misconduct allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. Like Farrow, McHugh left NBC News following a dispute over the network not using the Weinstein material.
CNN’s Don Lemon said earlier this week that he had lined up an interview with Reade that was supposed to air Sunday night, but that she canceled following Biden’s MSNBC interview with Mika Brzezinski.
by Brittany Rall, Nexstar Media Wire / Jan 15, 2021
CLEVELAND (WJW) -- Comedic actress Betty White is getting ready for another trip around the sun as she turns 99 years old.
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Kandal Provincial Court yesterday charged a 34-year-old-man with repeatedly raping his nine-year-old sister-in-law in Koh Thom district since January.
Major Seng San, district deputy police chief, identified the accused as Choeun Sokchea, living in the district’s Koh Thom commune.
He said Mr Sokchea was charged with rape with aggravating circumstances and faces up to 15 years in jail if convicted. He was arrested on Tuesday and is in prison pending trial.
Maj San said that according to police investigations, between January and March the accused caught the victim and raped her several times at their house, while his wife, mother-in-law and others relatives were not at home.
He said that after the rapes, Mr Sokchea always threatened the victim that he would kill her if she told anyone.
“Because the victim was scared that the accused would kill her, she dared not tell her mother or anyone else about the rapes,” Maj San said.
He said that at about 10.30am on Tuesday, Mr Sokchea again caught the victim and raped her in the bathroom.
Maj San said that while the accused was raping her, the victim’s elder-sister, a garment worker, arrived home from work.
He said she saw what was happening and later told her mother when she came home. The mother immediately lodged a report with the district police.
Maj San noted that police arrested Mr Sokchea at about 11.30 pm in the house.
According to the police report, during his interrogation the accused admitted committing the offence and confessed that he had raped the girl eight times before his arrest.
Mr Sokchea said that he raped her the first time when he was drunk and could not have sex with his wife who was not at home.
He said the victim was alone in the house and he caught and raped her, adding that he regrets his actions.
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Lamy’s roots are firmly planted in the heart of Heidelberg, where countless successful series have been created and the design of writing instruments is continuously being redefined. Even as an internationally successful design brand, the family company values Heidelberg as a company location. What is it about this city which keeps Lamy inspired day after day? A digital tour to ten places in Heidelberg just waiting to be discovered.
Heidelberg Castle
A true classic. The Heidelberg Castle is one of the oldest sights in Germany and is the landmark of the city. Even today one can get a taste of the glorious past at these well-preserved ruins from the early 13th century. The castle is sublimely situated on the Königstuhl from which one can enjoy a panoramic view on the city. A walk through the masonry and the palace gardens surrounding it, with its imposing Renaissance sculptures, is a relaxing way to start the day.
You don’t have to be a student to have heard about the Heidelberg University: it is the oldest university in Germany and, since 2007, one of the internationally renowned universities of excellence. Max Weber, Ludwig Feuerbach, Hannah Arendt and Helmut Kohl were among the students here. In particular, however, it is best known for its excellent medical reputation: With one of the largest university clinics in Europe and such important research institutes as the German Cancer Research Centre, the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research and the Zentrum für Molekulare Biologie (center for research and higher education in molecular biology), the Medical Department offers quite a selection. Nevertheless the real highlight is the Studentenkarzer (students' prison) – a dungeon at the back of the Old University in which badly behaved students used to be locked up. Writings and paintings on the walls of the dungeon can still be found from past detentions. Definitely worth a visit!
Philosophers' Walk
What could be more beautiful than to stroll through the marvellous Heidelberg landscape along the Neckar and to philosophize about life? That’s right – not a lot. With panoramic views of the old town, the castle, the Rhine valley and even across to the Palatinate Forest, it’s easy to let your thoughts run free. Hölderlin, Eichendorff and Scheffel knew that too as they walked along that same route through the vineyards during their time in Heidelberg – giving the Philosopher’s Walk its name. For poets and thinkers alike, it’s the most cultivated and yet most casual way for visitors to explore the city, the Neckar and the surrounding mountains.
Neckar River
The Neckar River: this blue aorta of the city runs from east to west right through the middle of Heidelberg. It can be seen in all its glory in Heidelberg before disappearing into the Rhine a few kilometres further on. On warm summer days it is invitingly cool, and during especially cold winters one can stroll atop its icy surface. Some of the best places to experience the river is along the riverbanks of the Neckar, where the city meets for picnics, on a ride with the Neckar ferry or from the famous Old Bridge. This massive stone bridge with its fairy-tale gate and humorous bronze sculpture, the “bridge monkey”, really adds to the picturesque atmosphere of the city.
Something exotic in the heart of Heidelberg: orchids, bromeliads, palms, ferns, water lilies, succulent plants from the Old and New World... About 14,000 different plant species can currently be found in the Botanischer Garten der Universität Heidelberg. If the Neckar River is regarded as the blue aorta, the Botanical Garden is presumably the green soul of the city. Originally created by the university as a medicinal herb garden, today it entices visitors with its fascinating variety of plants. Entry is free and there are tours through the greenhouses and outside areas every first and third Sunday of the month.
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A piece of modern poetry on the banks of the Neckar: The Liebesstein (love stone) is a mighty sandstone, and lovers from all over the world attach their engraved love locks to it. Since popular bridges in Paris, New York and Florence are threatening collapse under the burden of so much love, the city decided upon getting a stone in the summer 2013 – legend has it that this stone is supposed to have been part of the Heidelberg Castle. A love poem adorns its centre: “The View” by Joseph Freiherr of Eichendorff who, about 200 years ago, found love in Heidelberg – at least temporarily – and dedicated these lines to her. Heidelberg is now and will remain the city of the romance.
Convention Center Heidelberg
The Convention Center Heidelbergis a true feast for the eyes – both inside and out. This historical town hall combines architectural elements from the Wilhelminian style and the Renaissance, with small details in art nouveau style – playful, romantic, elegant and very sublime. It was built in 1903 by two Heidelberg architects and acts today as a modern congress and cultural center. From theatre performances and concerts to seminars and symposiums, the hall is used just as diversely as is its architectural influences. An unbeatable plus: the view to the Neckar River.
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Lamy employees are able to enjoy their own Sculpture Garden; visitors of the Orthopaedic University Clinic can enjoy the Skulpturenpark Heidelberg. These gardens contain a total of 26 permanent exhibits by known sculptors from as far back as the 1950s, and also have special exhibitions which change every year. Exactly the right place to grab some fresh air and at the same time a bit of inspiration from the art. Open daily, entry is free.
Königstuhl Observatory
Only a stone’s throw from the old town is Heidelberg’s local mountain, the Königstuhl (“king’s seat”). One can enjoy the fantastic view from the region’s highest mountain by climbing the “Himmelsleiter”, a steep set of stairs leading up from the castle, or take the more comfortable mountain railway. The Königstuhl has more to offer than just a view of the city – namely, a view of the galaxy! For those interested, the Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory offers public sky-watching as well as tours which are carried out by students of the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy… at least just as thrilling as the look down!
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New research strengthens abortion-preemie link
Four recent studies cementing the strong link between surgical abortion and premature birth.
Fri Nov 20, 2015 - 4:33 pm EST
By Steve Weatherbe
VANCOUVER, November 19, 2015 (LifeSiteNews) – One, two…four strikes, you're out, says Vancouver's indefatigable pro-life research analyst Brent Rooney, in summing up four recent studies cementing the strong link between surgical abortion and premature birth – and premature birth and miscarriage.
Rooney timed his "Justice for Kids Now" bulletin to coincide with World Prematurity Day on November 17. In it, he summarizes the results of four studies, three of which are systematic reviews and metanalyses (SRMAs) of dozens of original research projects, and two of which were conducted this year.
The studies not only establish a correlation, but argue for a causal link. What's more, the studies are both independent and current, refuting the arguments of such pro-abortion advocates as David Grimes that the abortion-prematurity link is a dead issue and that those who still argue for it are secret pro-lifers or just incompetent.
"For the abortion industry it is a STRIKE OUT, since all 3 SRMAs report significantly raised premature birth risk for women with prior induced abortions," Rooney states.
Premature birth itself is linked to 70 percent of miscarriages – and also, according to one of the studies, to "chronic lung disease … cerebral palsy, cognitive impairment and behavioural problems."
The two earlier SMRAs were both published in 2009. The first, led by Hanes M. Swingle, covered 21 original projects. It reported in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine that women with one abortion showed a 25-percent increased risk of a subsequent premature birth and with a second abortion, a 50 percent increase. The second, led by P.S. Shah and reported in the International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, showed that one previous abortion was associated with a 35-percent increased risk of premature birth and a second abortion with a 93-percent increase in risk.
The first of the 2015 studies, which is original research by a team led by Emmanuel A. Anam and published in Human Reproduction, is particularly significant since its purpose was to establish that black American women had significantly more "cervical insufficiency" leading to premature births than other Americans. It did that, and it also found that "[p]rior pregnancy termination is also a major risk factor for cervical insufficiency."
The 2015 metanalysis by a Dutch-Australian team, headed by M. Lemmers and published by Human Reproduction, studied 21 original studies whose combined survey group comprised nearly two million women. It found that a single surgical abortion was associated with a 29-percent increased risk of prematurity, and it found a 74-percent increased risk with more than one abortion.
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Significantly, The Lemmers team argued not only that the data showed a co-relation (which abortion defenders admit), but that "[the added] risk in association with multiple D&Cs indicates a causal relationship."
Abortion proponents such as David Grimes deny all research that claims that abortion causes anything bad, let alone premature birth. In a June 2015 article carried by the Huffington Post, he argued that those who insist on causality have confused correlation with causation. Factors such as poverty, undernourishment, and unstable sexual relationships are the cause of both more abortions and more premature births, he claimed. Grimes figured that this notion was so complex for HuffPo readers that he had to explain it with kindergarten-level pictures.
Grimes concluded the article, "Abortion and Prematurity: A False Alarm," by insisting, "The question of a causal link between abortion and prematurity was resolved in medical and public health circles decades ago. Those who still cling to the discredited theory that abortion increases the risk of prematurity are either unaware of the evidence or are driven by other considerations." "Other considerations" turns out to mean that their brains and intellectual honesty have both been hopelessly compromised by being Christians.
Brent Rooney comments, "Grimes did not cite a statistic or a single study to the contrary to back up his argument. He has never published a single article in the field of premature birth. We have three SMRA studies. He has none." Not only are those studies recent, and not only are their authors respected in the field, but they have all appeared in reputable journals refereed by their peers, said Rooney.
"In epidemiology, there never is 100 percent certainty of a causal link," said Rooney. "But one of the main signs of causality is what is called 'the dosage response.'" Thus, one of the main proofs that smoking caused cancer was that people who smoked more got cancer more. Similarly, those with more abortions have more premature births."
What these studies show, Rooney told LifeSiteNews, is that abortion is a "plausible risk" factor for premature birth, a risk that women should be warned about. That is why, he argues, organizations such as the Institute of Medicine (part of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences) lists "prior first trimester induced abortion" third in its list of "4 Immutable Medical Risk Factors Associated with Preterm Birth."
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A Blueprint for Reform
Report Co-Authored by Professor, Students Aims To Change State Procurement Law To Allow Living Wage Requirements
Professor Rip Verkerke, Nooreen Reza ’21 and Eliza Schultz ’21 argue that Office of Attorney General opinions misapplied state procurement law regarding living wages. Photos by Ian Bradshaw and Julia Davis
Localities and public universities in Virginia are prohibited from imposing living wage requirements in their procurement contracts. A professor and two students at the University of Virginia School of Law want to change that.
Professor Rip Verkerke, director of the Program for Employment and Labor Law Studies, partnered with law students Nooreen Reza ’21 and Eliza Schultz ’21 to co-author a public report that disputes executive legal policy on the issue. They hope it will be a roadmap for legislative action. They define a “living wage” as one that covers necessities and keeps up with the cost of living where a person resides.
“We’re in law school precisely because we believe that a law degree can be a powerful tool to achieve economic justice, and that all too often the law is wielded in favor of corporations and the wealthy,” the students said in a statement.
The trio argue that a 2006 Office of the Attorney General opinion, and a similar one issued in 2002, erroneously bar any language in a procurement contract that would guarantee that contract workers receive a living wage under the Virginia Public Procurement Act. The act governs determining “best value” for public bodies.
“Contrary to the Attorney General’s assertions, an ever-growing body of empirical evidence shows that employee wages affect the quality of services rendered,” the report states. “Numerous studies have found that higher pay reduces turnover, improves productivity, lowers operating costs, increases customer satisfaction, and even makes the public procurement process more competitive.”
The report further contends that state law and Supreme Court of Virginia precedent affords public bodies broad authority to identify their own priorities that serve important public interests.
In 2019, the University announced a $15 minimum wage for eligible employees and later for contracted employees. Verkerke noted that UVA used its leverage and resources to negotiate with contractors to voluntarily raise wages, but under the attorney general’s opinion, that agreement cannot become a formal part of the contract.
The three worked with Del. Sally Hudson, a UVA assistant professor of public policy, during the past General Assembly session on legislation that would have expressly authorized minimum employee wage requirements in the Procurement Act.
The bill failed in committee during a session packed with high-profile legislation, but the team will get back to work on the issue heading into 2021.
“We hope that this paper will be helpful to other public institutions that lack the resources to renegotiate contracts to require living wages,” Reza and Schultz said, “and that it will push lawmakers to consider legislation eliminating barriers to progressive procurement.”
The report took root with Reza and Schultz’s interest in reform. They worked with the Living Wage Campaign at UVA as first-year law students in 2019 and approached Verkerke to learn more about employment law. Their discussions grew into a research project, and they decided that co-authoring a public report about the status of living wage requirements under the Procurement Act would be the best way to spur necessary legislative changes.
Verkerke said the students dug into both the scholarly literature about living wages and existing judicial interpretations of the “best value” provision of the Procurement Act. Once they were confident about their approach, Reza and Schultz collaborated on a draft that Verkerke used to prepare the final public report.
“Eliza and Nooreen did an amazing job on both research and writing,” he said.
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Born in Gary, Indiana, David Bedella is a 1962-born American musical stage and TV performer. He is famous for his role of Satan in the premiere of Jerry Springer – The Opera in the West End’s National Theatre.
He won the first professional award, the Joseph Jefferson Award for acting in 1985 for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical. He won his first Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 2014, and the second in 2014 for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for In the Heights. In 2015, his own-hosted show David Bedella and Friends achieved the London Cabaret Society’s Best Long-Running Cabaret Award.
He reprised the role of Frank N. Furter in The Rocky Horror Show (UK Tour, 2009/10). In 2011, he appeared in the Soho Cinders musical concert at the Queen’s Theatre. The next year, he performed at the Menier Chocolate Factory, portraying the role of Arnold in Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song Trilogy. In the 2011/12 season, he made his panto debut in Robinson Crusoe and The Caribbean Pirates as Blackheart, which played at the New Theatre, Cardiff. In 2014, he was seen alongside Bradley Walsh in Peter Pan at the Milton Keynes Theatre. Bedella joined Mel Brooks’ The Producers UK tour as Roger De Bris in 2015. In 2016, he portrayed the role of Kevin Rosario in In the Heights at King’s Cross Theatre.
His film credits include Alexander (2004) and Batman Begins (2005).
He appeared in BBC’s By Any Means as Luis in 2013. In 2014, he appeared as Frankie Parsons in an episode of Inside No.9 (BBC). Bedella is also known for his role as Carlos Fashola in BBC’s Holby City.
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Maslon Attorney David Herr to Chair ALI/ABA Webcast on The Supreme Court Decision in Exxon Shipping Co. v. Baker
David Herr has agreed to Chair the ALI/ABA webcast on The Supreme Court decision in Exxon Shipping Co. v. Baker, which is expected to be another important punitive damage decision. Arguments in this case were heard on February 27, 2008, with a decision expected by the end of June. This program is to be broadcast shortly after the decision is released. David is working with Maslon attorney Nicole Narotzky on this program.
David Herr is a highly regarded appellate lawyer and complex case litigator. He is frequently sought out to provide practical and sophisticated advice on how to resolve difficult, multi-party disputes in trial courts and arbitral forums, as well as in the appellate courts. David is past President (2006-2007) of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, current President (2007-2008) of the Academy of Court Appointed Masters and regularly argues cases in the Minnesota appellate courts and the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. He annotates the Federal Judicial Center's Manual for Complex Litigation, published and distributed nationally by Thomson/West.
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What makes someone "creepy"? These 3 things. Crap.
Everyone at Litchfield is more than a little creeped out by Crazy Eyes.
Do you ever worry that you’re being creepy? You know, that perhaps you’re one of those people who gives everyone weird vibes? So do I.
According to a new study, we have a clearer definition on what it is to be classified as a legit creep. And it seems that all of my fears are confirmed (yes, I am an A-grade creepster. Help!).
The research undertaken by Knox College social psychologist, Francis McAndrew, has attempted to pinpoint exactly what is perceived as “creepy behaviour”, reports Business Insider.
It all comes down to three things:
1. You’re a people watcher.
The number one characteristic that would cause someone to be described as “creepy”? Someone who watches a someone else before interacting with them. If you’re guilty of staring absent-mindedly at the person across from you on public transport, it’s safe to say they’ve probably filed you away under “C” for “creep”.
2. You’re touchy-feely.
Yes, getting in someone’s personal space or touching them is bound to weird them out. (Anyone else beginning to think they’re creep material?!) (Post continues after gallery.)
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3. Steering the conversation to sex.
That person who turns every second remark into a dirty “That’s what she said” joke? You guessed it: creepy.
More than 1,300 people between the ages of 18 and 77 were surveyed about behaviours and characteristics associated with creepiness.
There’s a damn good reason certain traits and characteristics freak us out. The study’s author told Business Insider that it’s a “universal human response” humans developed in order to help them identify whether someone could be a violent or sexual threat – “anything that would make you unsure of what the person would do next.”
Sorry to break it to you, but it seems that we are all a little bit suspicious and strange when it comes down to it.
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I do all of those things! It’s a wonder that anyone speaks to me at all.
Thankfully, my profession as a beauty editor was not on the list of creepy occupations. Thank goodness I don’t have to fire myself, in an effort to stop being so damned creepy!
The number one most creepy job? Not surprisingly, it's being a clown. Following that were taxidermists, sex shop owners and funeral directors. The researchers explained that death and sex were “threatening stimuli”, and therefore more likely to be deemed as “creepy”.
It’s saddening to learn that the people who were surveyed considered two natural, human occurrences – sex and death – to be “creepy”.
Sorry, Cam (Eric Stonestreet on "Modern Family")...apparently, being a clown is "creepy". Say goodbye to Fizbo.
Well, if we are all creepy, then perhaps that means we are all just… normal. In this weird and wonderful world, perhaps it’s nice to have a bit of unexpected behaviour every now and then.
So next time a clown makes a sex joke just go with it, because they probably think you're creepy for staring at them.
What do you think? Do you think the study is correct in calling those behaviours and occupations "creepy"?
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TV: Algeria's president might resign this week
April 1, 2019 at 4:55 am | Published in: Africa, Algeria, News
Former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, 18 January 2018 [Wikipedia]
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika might resign this week, the private Ennahar and El Bilad TV channels said on Sunday, after mass protests and pressure from the army demanding he end his 20-year rule.
The reports come after the army chief of staff, Lieutenant General Ahmed Gaed Salah, renewed a call on Saturday for the Constitutional Council to declare the ailing 82-year-old Bouteflika unfit to rule.
Seeking to defuse the demonstrations, Bouteflika said on March 11 he was dropping plans for a fifth term. But he stopped short of stepping down immediately, to wait for a national conference on political change.
That further enraged protesters, prompting Salah to step in by proposing last week to ask the constitutional council to see whether he is still fit for office.
Bouteflika, who has rarely been in public since suffering a stroke in 2013, might announce his resignation on Tuesday, Ennahar TV said, citing political sources. El Bilad TV, quoting unnamed sources, said he would quit this week.
READ: Algeria opposition proposes presidential committee to lead transitional phase
State media did not report similar reports, and there was no immediate comment from the presidency.
Ennahar said Bouteflika was preparing his resignation in accordance with article 102 of the constitution, which allows him to quit or face the verdict of the constitutional council whether he is still fit for office.
Late on Sunday, hundreds took to the streets in the capital, Algiers, to demand Bouteflika go, according to residents and pictures posted on social media.
The reports came hours after Bouteflika named a caretaker Cabinet. Political sources said that might be a signal that Bouteflika could resign, as a caretaker president cannot name Cabinets.
Incumbent Prime Minister Noureddine Bedoui will head the administration, state news agency APS said, listing 27 ministers.
Thousands of students, doctors and civil servants stage a protest to demand President Abdelaziz Bouteflika step from power, in front of Central Post Office Square in Algiers, Algeria on 19 March 2019 [Farouk Batiche / Anadolu Agency]
Central bank Governor Mohamed Loukal was named as finance minister, while the former head of the state power and gas utility Mohamed Arkab will be energy minister, APS said.
Sabri Boukadoum, a former envoy to the United Nations, becomes foreign minister and replaces Ramtane Lamamra, who spent less than a month in the role.
Salah kept his position as deputy defence minister in the reshuffle, according to state media. Bouteflika kept his title as defence minister.
Bouteflika also named the communications minister, Hassane Rabhi, as government spokesman, a rarely filled post in what critics say has been a secretive administration.
Read: UN chief wants democratic transition in Algeria
Demonstrators have rejected military intervention in civilian matters and want to dismantle the entire ruling elite, which includes veterans from the war of independence against France, army officers, the ruling party and business tycoons.
Tens of thousands have taken to the streets of Algiers for more than a month, complaining of corruption, nepotism and economic mismanagement they say has tarnished Bouteflika's rule.
But two opposition leaders have supported the army initiative.
"The merit of this approach is that it responds to a pressing popular demand," Ali Benflis, a former head of the ruling FLN party, said in a party statement. "We are facing a political, constitutional and institutional crisis."
Abderrazak Makri, head of an Islamist party, said he was against anything that threatened the stability and unity of the country or undermined the military.
Several close allies, including some members of the ruling FLN and union leaders, have abandoned Bouteflika.
The secretary-general of the United Nations said on Sunday he welcomed efforts towards a peaceful and democratic transition in Algeria.
Addressing an Arab League summit in Tunis, Antonio Guterres said any steps should be made in a way "that addresses the concerns of the Algerian people in a timely way"
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Israel stops 661 Gaza patients from travelling for treatment
August 28, 2019 at 1:23 am | Published in: Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine
First aid crews and patients lying on stretchers take part in a protest against the impairment of health due to Israel's over a decade long blockade in front of Beit Hanoun Border Gate in Gaza City, Gaza on 17 July, 2018 [Mustafa Hassona/Anadolu Agency]
The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) said that Israel continued to impose severe restrictions on the movement of people in Gaza Strip during July, impeding 661 patients and reducing exports by 42.2 per cent.
PCHR declared in a monthly report, Tuesday: "the Israeli occupation authorities refuse to allow most of the residents of the Gaza Strip to leave or return to it through Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing. However, it allows patients with serious health issues, subject to a lengthy and complicated process to obtain a pass and strict security measures, to pass through the crossing."
During the period covered by the report, the Israeli authorities prevented 661 patients referred to Israeli or to West Bank hospitals, including occupied Jerusalem.
READ: Israel's far-right parties under pressure to drop out
According to the report, the Israeli authorities justified denying patients the right to travel through various pretexts, including security reasons and request to change facilities, responses' delay and request for new appointments and the patient's request for a security interview.
Israel continued to ban the export of products from the Gaza Strip, except for minimal quantities, mostly agricultural products.
The report declared that July's exports marked a decline of 42.2 per cent compared to last June. July exports are equal to 3.8 per cent of the sector's monthly exports before imposing the blockade.
The occupying authorities have also kept imposing restrictions on the supply of goods classified as "dual-use items". It is noted that the Israeli authorities formally list 118 dual-use items containing different essential products and materials.
Gaza hospital suspends services due to fuel shortages – Cartoon [Sabaaneh/MiddleEastMonitor]
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Jamboree Info
Jamboree Family
Jamboree Recipients 1998-2019
My name is Blake Payette. I am 12 years old and in grade 7 at NACI
I live with my brother Cody and my mom Melissa in Neepawa, MB.
I have Microcephaly which means that I some fluid on my brain which is smaller in size than average, it affects my motor skills and I am also non commutative. I do walk but sometimes I need assistance so I wear A.F.O's which help keep my legs straight. I also have a special stroller that can be attached to my brother’s wheelchair and my Mom can take us both for walks.
I love doing anything water related like swimming, splashing and helping my mom do the dishes, I also love music and playing with my friends at school
Thank you for sponsoring me I am honoured to be a part of the Little Valley Jamboree Family.
Blake Payette
Ella Waldner
Ella is a 1.5 year old little girl from Rivers, MB. Ella has a rare genetic condition known as Kabuki Syndrome. Kabuki Syndrome affects 1 in 32,000 individuals globally, and affects each person differently. In Ella’s case she was born with a critical congenital heart defect where the left half of her heart did not develop as it should. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome has no cure, and is a fatal heart defect if not surgically treated.
When Ella was 12 hours old she was life-flighted to Edmonton’s Stollery Children’s Hospital where she underwent her first open heart surgery at 8 days old. Due to complications after surgery Ella was placed on ECMO, a life support machine, for 2.5 days and experienced mini strokes. Ella also developed an infection from having her skin and chest open for 11 days while recovering from her heart surgery. Ella battled infections, arrhythmias, and developed Pulmonary Hypertension which required high respiratory support for months post surgery. Because of all this, Ella remained inpatient in Edmonton until her second open heart surgery at 4.5 months old.
Ella’s second open heart surgery went much smoother, and she was able to come home for the first time at 6 months old on 24/7 oxygen and tube feeds. After 4 months being home Ella was able to wean from her oxygen, and a few months after that, Ella was weaned from her feeding tube by hiring a weaning company from the U.S.A, Growing Independent Eaters. Ella enjoyed her first days as an oral eater shortly after turning 1.
Along Ella’s journey we have discovered other underlying medical conditions aside from her heart, caused by Kabuki Syndrome. Some conditions Ella also warriors are seizures, kidney disease, and hip dysplasia.
Ella sees many specialists and therapies, and often times this means overnight stays in Winnipeg and missed work. The money raised will help offset these costs, as well as help cover the multiple medications Ella takes daily. Her Pulmonary Hypertension and seizure meds in particular are quite expensive, and cost more than a few hundred dollars each month.
Despite Ella’s medical complexities, she loves life and is becoming a bright little girl. She works hard on her physical therapy and enjoys intentional play with her parents. Ella’s parents work hard on giving her a good quality of life, and strive to give her the opportunities she needs to continue to strengthen and grow.
Laina Boyd- Onanole,MB
Laina is a happy, energetic six year old who adores her two older brothers, Hudson and Rohen, and enjoys going to Kindergarten at Onanole School.
Laina had a complicated birth but all the medical professionals believed she would grow and develop normally. As Laina grew, it became evident that she wasn’t achieving the typical developmental milestones. With the help of our family doctor, and the neurologist at the Child Development Clinic, Laina was eventually diagnosed with a Global Developmental Delay. Luckily for Laina she has a committed team of doctors, educators and therapists, whose support to Laina and our family has been invaluable.
For Laina, there are several aspects of her life that are affected by the Developmental Delay.
The most significant is her cognitive ability - her capacity to reason, organize, and understand the world around her. One of Laina’s major difficulties is navigating social situations, and understanding expected behaviour. Her gross motor and fine motor skills are also delayed, due to hypermobile joints and weak muscle tone. Laina learned to walk a few months after her second birthday and still struggles with things like climbing stairs and balance. Laina has learned to use scissors and colour in the lines (sort of!) and is working on writing the letters of her name. Her communication is limited, but with the help of speech therapy it is expanding all the time. Laina uses simple phrases to express her needs and tell you all about her day.
The future for Laina feels limitless and limited all at once, so mostly we focus on the today and how we can do our best for her in the moment. We are interested in providing therapies that help Laina better manage the challenges of her day-to-day life, like interacting with her peers, attending to school work, and being able to express her frustrations and needs in gentle ways. With the kind support of Little Valley Jamboree we would like to explore some alternative programs, such as Equine Assisted Learning and Music Therapy.
At this moment, Laina is a busy girl who likes to sing along to Twisted Sister and Queen, play toys with her brothers, toboggan down any hill she can find, and cuddle up on the couch with a pile of books. Ultimately, Laina’s joy and determination are the gifts she shares with us and all the people she meets.
Kristel and Derek Boyd
Brigham McNabb- Winnipeg,MB
Meet Brigham Neil McNabb. Brigham was born a healthy boy November 9, 2013 to Marly McNabb-Abel and Brennan McNabb. He is now 4 years old. He is energetic, curious, loving, inspirational, and continues to amaze his family with his approach to life. He is a fun little brother to his two big sisters Fallyne and Hustyn. He lives with his family in Winnipeg but gets to visit his great grandmas, great aunts, great uncles and large extended family on their farms in Minnedosa and surrounding areas. He is fascinated with the big tractors and machines that he sees and hears when he visits but nothing compares to the excitement Brigham has when someone takes him for a ride on one.
Brigham was a very happy, smiley baby and he took interest in observing the big world around him. It was only when he was becoming a toddler is when he didn't seem to be reaching so called normal milestones. Brigham would choke on foods and fluids. He had no language skills yet at the age of two (sign language was introduced). His gross motor skills were slow; he could not feed himself, couldn't make his fingers work to sign, or even play with toys as you might expect a young boy to do. He didn’t start walking until he was 23 months, and even when he did his gait was very weak and unstable. With these concerns, and after many discussions with family, his mom began a long process of trying to find him answers. In November 2016, at 3 years of age, Brigham received a diagnosis of Global Developmental Delay.
This diagnosis started his journey in finding out if there was anything medically causing his delays. After several specialist visits, an MRI, and blood work, the geneticist gave him a definite diagnosis of 17q12 micro duplication, a rare genetic disorder, in the summer of 2017. Other findings included, his cerebellum appears to have developed fully but abnormally and he has cysts on his brain. At this time it is unsure if the unusual appearance of his cerebellum could be a contributing reason for his muscle tone weakness, so this will be monitored by his neurosurgeon. His motor delays make him vulnerable to injury while participating in normal everyday activities, which you’d forget was an issue from the powerful hugs Brigham gives. 17q12 micro duplication has caused Brigham’s intellectual and learning delays, causing poor speech, gross motor (walking, jumping, catching a ball, etc) and fine motor skills (holding, eating, buttoning clothing, etc) Concerns are still the possibilities of seizures, behavioural and psychiatric conditions, abnormalities in his eyes, heart, kidney and brain that may and could still present in Brigham’s health to add to more complications and diagnoses. These concerning abnormalities of 17q12 micro duplication can have a range of unpredictable outcomes and developmental challenges.
Brigham is fortunate to have a great team of therapists, doctors and specialists that are taking every factor into consideration through the Children’s Rehabilitation Centre in Winnipeg. More tests are in Brigham’s near future as we learn more about this rare disorder. Language,motor, and competent skills are our main focuses as he approaches his time to go to kindergarten. Brigham would benefit from weekly visits to his speech therapist to address his language needs so he is able to communicate his wants and needs more affectively. As well as more visits to his physio and occupational therapist for motor skill development. Unfortunately, these therapies are only offered once a month through Children’s Rehab, and private therapy is extremely costly.
Brigham loves his sisters and family unconditionally and welcomes everyone he sees with a loud HI! Brigham enjoys being outside and would benefit from having a safe place for him and his sisters to play together practicing his climbing, balancing, bike riding, jumping, and other favourite activities like swimming and swinging. Brigham needs a support worker with him for extracurricular activities, we would love to look into getting him a one on one who can do these activities with him to help establish more balance for all family members.
Written by Marly Abel-McNabb(Mom)
Brody Hall- Winnipeg,MB
Brody was born in Winnipeg, MB in September of 2015, making Brody 2.5 years old now. At the time of birth Brody was born with no major complications. On Brody's ninth day of life, our family’s life took an unexpected turn. Brody was admitted to the Children's Hospital because of breathing distress, change in skin tone and disinterest in feeding. The following morning a code blue was called and he was intubated and transferred to the PICU where he fought for his life. Brody had over 55 seizures within 6 days, and was hooked up to endless tubes, wires and monitors; all of which, were keeping him alive but in an induced coma. Our brave Brody eventually weaned off of all of the support and started breathing on his own. We were told that Brody was a child that would not see, talk, walk, eat on his own, and would be fully dependent on us for all of his needs. Well...we are delighted, proud and happy to say that Brody has and continues to blow us away! Brody happens to be diagnosed with Cortical Visual Impairment (cortical blindness), Cystic Leukomalacia, Microcephaly, seizures and Global Developmental Delay. Despite all of these challenges; Brody interacts, Brody eats solid foods, Brody has started taking his first steps, Brody loves bashing into things with his walker, Brody loves his sister, Brody is silly, Brody understands simple requests, Brody babbles, Brody belly laughs and he even nods yes or no! Yes, Brody is still dependent on us for all of his needs but he is his own little person with a big personality.
Brody thrives on movement and is happiest when he is “on the go”, whether that be on his ride on toy, his walker or holding our hands. We are currently in the process of getting Brody an adapted bike made to fit his needs. This will help Brody feel a bit more independent and help him with his gross motor skills. We are aware that as Brody grows, special equipment will continuously need to be purchased. This certainly puts an extra strain on our family but seeing Brody move is truly a miracle.
It is no doubt that all of Brody's professional supports have helped him make these incredible gains in his short life so far. Brody is followed by pediatric neurology, ophthalmology, orthotics, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language pathology, Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD), child development, Specialized Services for Children and Youth (SSCY) and has a full time one-on-one worker at daycare. We feel blessed to have such a large team working with us and rooting for Brody. We like to think that it's Brody's killer smile that keeps them coming.
At one year old Brody participated in Anat Baniel Method for about one year; however, had to stop due to the high cost. We hope to one day have Brody seek out this therapy again. Brody continues to participate in Conductive Education at the Movement Centre, in which we believe has helped Brody the most. Brody learned to pull to stand at the Movement Centre, allow hand-over- hand movement while feeding with utensils and has even took his first steps into independence while there, we can't wait to see what else he accomplishes.
Our hope is to continue to give Brody as many opportunities as financially possible to help him be his best self- through private therapy, specialized equipment and technology, communication devices and even the best medications for seizure control. We are thrilled to have been chosen by the Little Valley Jamboree for sponsorship. We have definitely learned that it takes a village to raise a child and are blessed to have such an amazing support of people surrounding us. We know that we have a long journey ahead, and this gives us comfort in knowing that as Brody's needs change through his lifespan, we are not alone.
Michelle, Dan, Madilyn & Brody Hall
Alexis Andreychuk - Erickson, MB
Alexis was born in April of 2012. She lives in Erickson with her parents Toni & Ryan and her big brother Noah. She attends Kiddie Kollege in Erickson.
As a baby Alexis met all of her milestones aside from speech. As she approached age 2 and had no words and very little appropriate babble sounds she began speech therapy where it was discovered she had hearing issues and had two different ear tube surgeries which corrected her hearing but not her speech. As she reached the stages of running as a toddler we noticed that she was incredibly clumsy. She also had gross motor skill challenges of coordinating her body movements properly when playing sports and dancing. As she reached preschool age she was falling behind in fine motor skill developments such as cutting with scissors, drawing and coordinating fine skilled body movements. In November 2015 Alexis was given the diagnosis as Global Developmentally delayed due to these issues we had no answers as to why. Finally after 2.5 years of public and private speech thereapy with no progress Alexis was diagnosed with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) also known as Verbal Dyspraxia. Apraxia is a motor planning disorder of speech so basically her brain and mouth work just fine but the connection between the two when forming the simplest of speech patterns are lost to her. In some children this disorder can affect the motor planning of other parts of their bodies which is referred to as Dyspraxia. This is the case for Alexis. She is working through early intervention physiotherapy and occupational therapy to strengthen those motor planning patterns. Through personal research we found out about a type of speech therapy known as PROMPT therapy. This is a more physical approach where the Speech Therapist uses specific techniques to aide or "prompt" the mouth and its structures to articulate speech patterns. These therapists are specifically trained in this practice and not found within our health region. We were lucky enough to find one in Saskatchewan and started our therapy in December 2016. After 3 months of PROMPT therapy once a week Alexis has progressed from 4 intelligible words to over 25 with many new word approximations happening weekly. Alexis is a happy 5 year old girl who loves animals, swimming, playing dress up and dolls. She is very eager to learn because things are happening and she's finally being somewhat understood. She has been trapped in a body that doesn't allow her to communicate anything easily. Although we are happy to finally have a diagnosis, the prognosis is almost completely independent to the child and the correlation between effective speech therapy. Some children may never speak while others can go on to developing fairly normal speaking abilities. We are thrilled to have discovered our PROMPT therapist and hope that one day our daughter will speak fluently, continue to dance her heart out, play sports, write her stories clearly and we truly believe every child deserves a voice.
Dawson Richards - Minnedosa, MB
Dawson is a sweet, loving boy who enjoys music, swimming, and playing with his sister Georgia, mom and dad. Dawson will be turning 4 at the end of June. In early stages we noticed that Dawson was not developing at the same rate as other children his age.
We were referred by our pediatrician to The Child Development Clinic in Winnipeg. In February of 2015, at 19 months, he was diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder.
Dawson now has a supportive team of therapists he works with frequently. His team consists of his Physiotherapist, Occupational therapist, Speech and Language Pathologist, and Child Development worker.
Unfortunately at this point Dawson does not have any speech. His struggle to
communicate his needs to us is one of our top priorities. Working alongside with our speech therapist we have tried sign language, which Dawson does not respond to, and are now implementing a Picture Communication System using pictures of familiar items to offer Dawson choices in his daily life. As he develops further we would like to look into private speech therapy and introducing music therapy in hopes to improve Dawson's communication skills.
Being on the Autism spectrum also brings along a lot of sensory issues for Dawson. He can become overwhelmed easily and is sensitive to light, loud noises, among many other things. Dawson really struggles with textures in his food, making his diet and nutrition a great concern. Coping tools for him in these situations are another top priority for our family. Dawson has some physical limitations including both fine and gross motor planning and we expect there to be more challenges in that regard in the future. Specialty items such as an adaptive bike, sensory swing and other sensory items could help Dawson cope in over stimulating environments he may encounter.
These will be especially helpful as he reaches school age.
Presently we do not know where Dawson lies on the Autism Spectrum. It is a very large spectrum and because of his age it is very difficult to determine what challenges Dawson may face in the future.
Ryder Fenty, Miniota MB
Ryder Fenty was born in Winnipeg, where he had gone for a fetal assessment. Doctor's found that Ryder's high blood pressure & low birth weight called for a ceasarian birth. As the umbilical cord was tied in 2 knots Ryder had to stay in NICU for 5 days & was fed by a feeding tube.
At 6 months Ryder's parents found he was not doing things a 6 month old should do & they took him to the Child Development Clinic in Winnipeg. A trip to the eye Doctor & Ryder came home with glasses. November 2013 Ryder's parents heard these words "your child has cerebral palsy". It was a devastating day but they remembered the words they had heard before, " you are only gifted with what you can handle". January 2014 Ryder had an MRI at Children's Hospital confirming the diagnosis of Microcephaly with Cerebral Palsy.
Ryder continues to see specialists for eye & development. 2 weeks before his 2nd birthday he started independently sitting up, pulling to stand & crawling. Yes, all at once, he is a "little fighter". Ryder loves to swim read books, pet the horses & sit in Grandma & Grandpa's hot tub. He continues to grow & change every day.
At the age of 3 Ryder still depends on Mom & Dad a lot more than some. Still not able to walk, he is the most positive little boy. The Family are planning to do some renovations to make it more accessible to Ryder as he now has a walker to help him get around. Ryder & family are attending the Cerebral Palsy Bike Challenge which will be held in Brandon soon.
Maci Kerr, Neepawa MB
Maci Kerr is 2.5 years old & lives with Spina Bifisa. We found out Maci had Spina Bifida before she was born.. She was born June 13, 2013 in Winnipeg at HSC. & was only 44 hours old when she had surgery on her back to correct her spinal cord. The surgery went well. She stayed in the NICU for 1.5 weeks, then graduated to the CK3 ward in the children's hospital. On July 2nd, 2013, Maci had a shunt put in, that surgery went well. On July 9th Maci came home. We had monthly visits, 3 month visits & now see the Dr.s in Winnipeg every 6 months. We are a low income family so things do get tough., especially going from Brandon,where we live & sometimes having to stay overnight.
Maci is a very determined little girl. She is unable to walk yet on her own. We are hoping one day she will, we just don't know yet. I want Maci to grow up knowing she can do whatever she wants to such as play sports, dance & swim.
Trisha Kerr, is Maci's Mom 26 years, originally from Neepawa. I am a full time support worker and I really enjoy my job. Tanner Kerr is Maci's Dad, 26 years old, originally from Hamiota, MB. Tanner is currently off work due to an accident He is eager to get back to work.
Jacob Kerr, Maci's little brother born Feb 18, 2015. He loves playing with his toys, eating, playing with his sister & bugging her.
Haylie Hopfner, Ste. Rose MB
Haylie was born in Winnipeg, 3 weeks premature due to her Mother's health Haylie weighed 4 lb 9 0z. She had a short stay in ICU, gaining weight & eating on her own. 6 days later she went home. We soon realized she was a lot weaker than most babies her age, We were told as she delivered early it would take a while to catch up. At one year they began to take us seriously, when she was unable to sit up unassisted, grab & play & had never made a sound. We were referred to a neurologist for an MRI. Her Mylan was abnormal & the search for a diagnosis began. After 6 years, over 5 MRI's, 2 muscle biopsies, a bucket of blood drawn & many tests everything came back negative. An EEG in Winnipeg found she has epilepsy & leg jerks quickly turned in to Grand Mal seizures which were happening often. Too much activity, flashing lights, extreme tiredness & fever seemed to cause the seizures, they are always Grand Mals & last 2 minutes.
As of today Haylie is a happy little girl & attends Grade 1, 3 1/2 days a week in Ste. Rose. She has a one on one at all times, & occupational therapist, a physio-therapist. She loves the outdoors & people. She crawls around, uses a walker at school & a specialized bike. She loves books & toy cars. Sister Ayva is very helpful to her. Still no diagnosis for Haylie. In Vancouver the test results ruled out Angelman's disease. An appt with Toronto Sick Kids is expected soon.
Update Xmas 2016: Haylie is in Grade 3, on an extra medication that is helping to control seizures, has had her tonsils out hoping to clear up some sinus problems, so far no change. No word from Toronto. They have started renovations for their bathroom, but have found no plans for a special needs bathroom, so are designing their own which will take a little longer. Haylie remains a happy little girl. Sister Ayva and friends help her out at school.
Bailey Phillips, Roseland MB
Bailey's story written by her Mother 2015:
Bailey Phillips is an 18 month old little girl who was born with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) . She has already had to have blood transfusions, 3 bone marrow biopsies & spends hours driving to & from the hospital both in Brandon & Winnipeg. Bailey lives in Roseland, Mb with her Mom & Dad Kristen, & Garrett Phillips, & spends hours playing with her big sister Leah. She has glasses & hearing aids as a result of the virus. Bailey still remains a bit of a medical mystery & we are constantly investigating into her situation with specialists all over North America.
March 2nd 2017 : Bailey is still having to have blood related transfusion every weeks. Bailey in the hospital having her 235th, bottom picture.
Her parents & her many Doctor's are still trying to find out why Bailey's blood is the way it is. they have had blood samples sent to large centers in Canada & the USA with still no answers. They have tried many different medications & nothing seems to work. Bailey remains an amazing happy little girl who is not afraid to do or try anything. She loves swimming, playing outdoors, riding in the tractor with her Dad & playing with Leah & new new sister Jordan. She also loves special dressup, family dinners like on Valentines Day!
Kynley Kristinnson, Virden MB
Kynley's Mother Jody Writes in 2013: Kynley Kristinnson, was born to Blair Kristinnson & Jody Schweitzer of Virden, MB, on August 23rd, 2013, weighing 5Lbs 14 oz at 36 weeks. She was prenatally diagnosed with a heart defect but until she was born they did not know the complexity of it, Kynley was born in Brandon, but was soon airlifted to Winnipeg NICU. Here she was diagnosed witha hypoplastic left heart as well as an AV canal defest. At the start, Kynley managed quite well on her own, was discharged home briefly, until she started having difficulty breathing, which led her back to Winnipeg, shortly after she was airlifted to the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, AB. Kynley spent time in the NICU there until the cardiologists/surgeons figured out what would give her the best long term prognosis. This plan consisted of a minimum 3 stages of surgery, with a goal to reroute her anatomy so that only the right side of her heart would be circulating blood throughout her body. Kynley had her 1st open heart srgery at 1 month old with minimal complications. Home for Thanksgiving 2013, she continued to grow and thrive. Kynley was scheduled for a routine catherizatiion early in the new year, during which they picked up some more comlications, leading to her 2nd open heart surgery Jan 9, 2014, Since then there have been many complications which led to 2 more additional heart catherizations, insertion of 2 stents, 3 more open chest procedutes, 2 cardiac arrests, & 100 hours spent on ECMO (heart lung bypass machine). On Feb 14 she was discharged from the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at the Stollery hospital, & on Feb 17th we flew back to Winnipeg & spent aweek there for appts with cardiology. Kynley has a paralyzed left vocal chord leading to her being tube fed, as well as a paralyzed left diaphragm, As of this time she still needs at least 1 more open heart surgery to complete her new circulation however there have been complications with her lungs as well as the function of her heart. This has left future course of action uncertain until we can see how her lungs & heart perform as she grows. March 3, 2017 Kynley has had more complications , time in hosptial with lung infection and another heart operation. She seems to be doing quite well now. She was the most beautiful flower girl for her Mom and Dad's wedding September 3, 2016. Plans for the wedding had been put hold on, when they found out how sick their little girl would be at birth. It was a beautiful wedding. Kynley had a ball, dancing & playing with her cousins & friends.
Garrett Hess, Ochre River MB
Garrett Hess was 6 years old in 2014. He attends kindergartern in Ochre River & goes to daycare. He lives with his parents Steven & Liza & sister Maya. Garrett was diagnosed with Crebral Palsy at 18 months & developed a seizure disorder at age 4. This has left him with poor muscle tone & a delay in speech. He learned sign language at 2 years. At 4 1/2 he started speaking verbally but sill severly delayed. His mobility is also affected, he has walkers, special shoes & a wheel chair & stroller for longer walks. Garrett takes medication for seizures, some of which last 11 to 13 minutes. He is very determined to do what all children do & manages as much as he can on his own. His parents have had many emergency trips & lots of appointments in Winnipeg. Now, that he is getting older his parents realize the many renovations they need to make that it would be better to build a new house that will suit Garrett's needs. Also, getting him in & out of a van is difficult so some thought will have to go into that. Garrett also sees an ophthalmologist as he requires glasses.
Update Christmas 2016: In September Garrett had a Dr's appointment where he had an EEG to see if his brain had changed at all as they have not had a seizure in almost 3 years, they were able to start weaning him off the medication & by December he was off of the drug. Garrett is part of the Swim Ability Manitoba, Dauphin chapter & has conquered all fear of the water loveing every minute of it. Garrett started Grade 3 this year & even with a change from his long time one-on-one he has progressed by leaps & bounds. Liza saya "It seemed when they began lowering the dose of medication it was like a curtain had been lifted".
Garrett was asked to do a photo shoot for the Rehabilitation Center in Winnipeg, for newsletters, brochures, newsletters & maybe we would even see that million dollar smile on a billboard.
Garrett enjoyed time in the pool last summer & visits to his Uncle's cabin. They spent a few nights in Winnipeg & made a visit to Tinkertown, so the whole family enjoyed the rides.
His sister Maya is 5 & she always looks out for Garrett & is mature beyond her years. They really enjoy being together.
Aleda Mitchell, Brandon MB
In 2013 Aleda Mitchell was 6 1/2 years old, in Grade 1 & living in Brandon with Parents Brett & Tracy & brothers twin Kobi & older brother Seth. She loves to sing & dance. At age 15 months she had a seizure disorder as a result of a stroke. Seizures were prolonged & hard to control & sometimes meant being hospitalized. Seizures would tire Aleda & leave her having difficulty walking & talking but in a few days would be back to herself. In November of 2012 she had one of her hour long seizures, was admitted to Brandon RHA & then air lifted to Winnipeg remaining there till January 2013. After 5 days she woke up with severe brain damage, not allowing her to do anything on her own. She was tube fed & needed constant care. Doctors suspected Alpers Disease a Mitochrondial Disorder which is degenerative & a terminal genetic disease. Parents realized in order to bring her home they would have to do many renovations on their house.
2014: Aleda is doing well. she is off her feeding tube & can now walk on her knees and pulls herself up on objects to a standing position. She holds on all by hrself and is slowly getting a feeling of going on her own. She is more interactive & aware with her family. She is an amazing little girl & has a lot of fight & personality & her parents say they have learned so much from her & she continues to teach them daily. They thank all who have supported & helped their family.
Mackenize & Skylar Wozney, Minnedosa MB
Mackenize & Skylar reside in Minnedosa with their parents Adam & Teresa. Mackenzie is 8, in Grade 2 in Tanners Crossing school. Sklar is 6 & is in Kindergarten & attends daycare.
Mackenzie so far is an "undiagnosed case", which means she has underwent numerous metabolic & genetic testing, her DNA has been all over North America but they have never been able to put a name on her condition. She has physical & mental delays & Epilepsy (Lennox-Gastaut Sundrome) for which she takes a concoction of medications. In the past year her saizures have spiraled out of control & is slated for susrgery to have a Vagus Nerve stimulator implanted to try & regulate the seizures & reduce the medication that is stopping her from participating in her daily activiites. Mackenzie remains friendly & says "Hi" to everyone.
Skylar & a stroke in utero which affected the left side of her body & caused some learnig delays. She wears braces on her left leg & left hand to help. She is also affected by epilepsy. She has been to Vancouver for brain surgery, (hemispherectomy) She was able to be weaned off some medications that were sedating her & she now enjoys more everyday life activities. She has come a long way since surgery but will continue growing & improving. So far she manages to wrap everyone around her little finger with those big brown eyes & mischevious little grin. She loves to tease & laughs a lot with friends & family.
Even though both girls have enured a lot in their lives, they are very happy & love to go quadding & swimming. They continue to travel to Winnipeg, Minneapolis & Vancouver for appointments & checkups.
The parents would like to thank all of the people who have made a difference in the girls lives by supporting them always. 2017 - Mackenzie & Skylar continue to keep their parents busy, making sure they make their appointments & get to school etc. They have recently moved into the country & ride the school bus to school & they can enjoy the wide open spaces for quadding etc. when their parents can find the time. If you happen to see Skylar be sure & say Hee! Haw! , as she is a Hee Haw girl.
Bryce Christopherson, Neepawa MB
Bryce's parents Dexter write of their travels through Manitoba and Sakatchewan to various doctors to help Bryce. Unfortunately resources are limited, as are the professional's knowledge on autism. We would like to take Bryce to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, NY, where he would see expert physicians & therapists in the field of autism. This would give our family, Bryce's teachers & care providers a larger understanding of Bryce, proper medication & new techniques to aide in his development.
Bryce enjoys school but because of his sensory processing issues that he & many children with autism deal with he sometimes finds all of the activity difficult to process. Bryce enjoys being outside & swinging. He finds it very relaxing & a break from all the noise etc. As he grows older & bigger in size safety becomes a concern on a regular swing set. We would like to purchase a saucer swing that would enable Bryce to do his favorite activity safely.
Bryce's developmental delay presents challenges for him to ride a store bought bike. We would like to purchase a developmental youth trike free wheeler. They are quite expensive.
Bryce lives in Neepawa with his parents Dexter & Danielle Christopherson. As you can see when we went to visit Bryce & his parents, they had already purchased a bike and Bryce absolutely loved it so the family commented they were getting lots of walking done.
March 2017 Bryce's Grandmother says Bryce is doing very well, he is speaking clearly, not long sentences but he can make himself understood. His parents are working on finding out about his diet, should he be eating gluten free, things like that, as a result of this his mother is involving him in the cooking. She is also teaching him to do laundry as nothing upsets Bryce like a spot on his shirt as he is a very clean and tidy young man. Bryce is in highschool now & has an excellent teacher aide & his Grandmother says she has seen a difference. He makes perfect letters & loves school. Bryce's parents continue to see different Doctor's & are always looking for more ways to help Bryce manage his autism.
Griffin Bugg, Minnedosa MB
2012: Griffin's Mom writes: Griffin is a happy 4 yr old boy, born April 15th 2008, who lives with his big brother Devin, 6 & his cat Skittles. His parents are Michael & Sondra Bugg, they live in Minneodsa. Griffin goes to Nursery School part time, enjoying school & his friends, He loves the water & is fascinated by penguins & loves Baby Einstein videos. At 4 months he began having very mild spasms & at 6 months they recognized them as seizures. He had an MRI & the test resulted in Lissencephayl. In 2010 they discovered he had isolated Lissencephaly, the 17th chromosome was altered. This is a malformation that happens at the sperm &egg level, nothing that can be treated.
For Griffin, this meant that his brain does not have all the folds & grooves & is smooth. This causes developmental delay, low tone &nd seizures, unability to walk & talk, with a low life expectancy.
We are fortunate that Griffin is still happy & progressing well. He conquered sitting up in Feb 2011. He uses a walker to get around the house. In 2011 his seizures returned and he was given medication for that. It was looked into getting a service dog which has been trained to detect & alert seizures & would be a companion for Griffin.
The Buggs appreciate the support given them by their friends, the community & the Little Valley Jamboree.
2017 : With the money raised by the Jamboree the Buggs built a deck on their house & gave Griffin a safe place to play, get around & his walker & have a swing. They also were able to install a swimming pool & in 2015 the Jamboree helped them out with the installation of a heat pump for the pool for Griffin. During the summer he has his phsyotherapy treatments there. A service dog came to Griffin for awhile but it tended not to work out for the family.
Griffin had periods of days with many, many seizures & spent time in hospital for pneumonia but he never stopped fighting & came through it all. He seems to be doing fairly well at this time. Griffin has grown so much his mother found it hard to get Griffin in & out of a vehicle. Funds were raised by family & friends. The Presidents Choice Children's Charity presented Sondra & Mike with a large donation to help them obtain a larger van which was equipped with special equipment to get Griffin in & out of the van. This has made life easier for going to Doctor's appointments etc.
Adam Wiebe, Brandon, MB
Adam is 7 years old , Grade 2 & lives in Brandon with his Parents & his dog, Ubu . Adam is a very active person, has his yellow belt in Isshinryu Karate, plays soccer, swims & is learning basketball. He is a super social person who enjoys friends, talking to the neighbors & always has a story to share.. We first suspected something was wrong with Adam at about 6 months old. He was always spitting up & breathed like Darth Vader. We saw the Doctor often because his chest was constantly congested. Otherwise he was a healthy happy baby, At 1 year old he was tested for allergies, negative. Adam was losing weight , hospitalized for pneumonia, new X-rays & a test came back with Cystic Fibrosis. He was sent to Winnipeg for a month while the Pediatric Team.. The next few weeks were a steep learning curve for the family. They learned that C..F. is a hereditary condition that affects the lungs & digestive systems of those who have it. The result is difficulty digesting food & breathing. The best thing to happen to Adam was a diagnosis & they could go from there.
Adam's daily regimen includes a puffer which opens up his airways, taking an inhaled medication to thin the mucus in the lungs & having chest pummeling to help loosen the mucus in his lungs so he can cough it up. These steps alone take up to an hour a day, twice a day if he has a cold. He takes between 20-30 pills a day at meal time, to help him digest the fats & nutrients in his food so he can stay healthy and active.
Adam has learned how to manage some of his medial regime himself & has learned to recognize signs that indicate change in medication or therapy is required .He is also taking control of the 4 times a year visits to doctors who monitor him. As he gets older we hope to purchase a percussion vest for him, that will allow him to carry on with his day while he takes his life saving therapy.
The family is grateful to the community of people who care about Adam, The School staff, the YMCA, summer camps which help him with his medications. He has a physio therapist, occupational therapist for his fine motor skills. He has had great support from Cystic Fibrosis Canada & the Brandon Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs. Adam has participated in the annual parade a fundraiser event in Brandon for Cystic Fibrosis.
2017: Adam's family purchased a percussion vest for Adam, which changed his life considerably. It is used night and morning & he is able to keep up with homework while wearing it. It's given him even more independence. He continues to pursue his Martial Arts, school sports, running & swimming. He is at the top of his class academically. He looks after his own medical needs, which impresses his medical team.His lung functioning is near normal, because he is such a determined young man, a very likeable friendly young man.
Porter Dunn, Brandon MB
Porter's story - 2011 : I am 7 years old & live in Brandon with my 2 youger brothers; Blake & Lawson, my mom & dad Cindy & Bruce Dunn & my best friend my dog Hudson. I am in Grade 2 at Earl Offord School which I love. At 2 months old I started swimming lessons at the YMCA. I enjoy Karate (since I was 1 yr) & just earned my black stripe belt. This year my brothers & I joined hockey in Alexander which was really fun. On June 2, 2010 I was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes. I was in hospital a few days & in Winnipeg so my parents could learn about my disease & how to take care of me. I didn't feel good, only weighing 39 lb., but after insulin injections everyday I have gained 15 lb..
Juvenile Diabetes is an autoimmune disease which affects the insulin producing cells in the pancreas. Without insulin, my body cannot absorb sugar from my blood to my cells in order to produce energy, essentially starving my body. Without insulin the sugar stays in the blood making the blood thicker like syrup. this high blood sugar results in lack of concentration, moodiness, fatigue & increases my risk of diabetic complications like going blind, heart disease & leg/foot amputation due to infection. Since my body doesn't make insulin any more I have to take it by injection. Each day I get 4-5 needles of insulin. I have to poke my finger to test my blood 4-6 times each day. I always asked my mom if I had to have a needle the next day & she said YES. I have gotten used to the routine & understand that I will need insulin for the rest of my life. The needles don' hurt that much, but I don't like them.
I have to eat at the same times each day & mom & dad have to count the carbohydrates in everything I eat. I have to have the right amount of food & exercise to keep my blood sugar in a normal range. Too much of either I get dizzy & achy muscles. I have to let my parents know right away or I will go unconscious. I am excited & scared about an insulin pump. It means I will get 3 needles a week instead of 30+, my insulin will automatically run through the pump(almost like an IV line). I look forward to being able to eat whenever I want instead at set times. I am excited to sleep-in in the morning & I can't wait to go for a sleepover at a friend's house!
2017 : Porter's family purchased an insulin pump for Porter and they say it literally changed their lives. Porter learned how to do regulate his insulin
and take care of his pump, and it has allowed him independcence, the ability to play football and hockey still & do anything. Porter's mother writes;
Porter will attend diabetes camp again. It is a 1 week sleepover at Camp Douglas north of Winnipeg where some 100 Type 1 diabetic children get
together for a week of camping activities while under the supervision of a medical team. Camp has been a great place for Porter to meet friends & see
that he is not alone in the fight! She writes how this pump has changed their lives in a good way & to say Thank you once again.
Arwen Chapman, Neepawa MB
Arwen's story: Arwen, a 7 year old girl living in Neepawa with brother Graeme & parents Blair and Kim. She attends HMK in the 2nd year of kindergarten. Arwen loves to swing on her back yard swing set, is always keen to go for a drive, enjoys swimming, & will sit & look at family photo books for hours. If you don't see Arwen coming(perhaps on her tricycle in the school halls), you will definitely hear her. Her hoots & laughter--along with a few earsplitting screams -- are unmistakable.
When Arwen was 1 year old & missing her milestones, a pediatrician told them she had low muscle tone but nothing too worry about.
As the delayed development became more pronounced they went to specialists (genetics, neurology) in Winnipeg. First Doctor suggested Downs Syndrome. After genetic testing it was discovered that Arwen had a chromosome disorder called a translocation. a piece of her 3rd chromosome had migrated to her X chromosome. Many of these translocations are completely harmless but Arwens was not.
Arwen loves people, is incredibly social & almost always in a good mood.She does require full-time supervision. She has very linmited self-help skills, eaitng, dressing, bathroom. Safety is always a concern. She does use some signs & a few sounds to communicate. She works with a picture communication system to help make her desire known. Her low muscle tone makes her a bit of a "crasher and banger" she knows what a soft touch is but doesn't always use it.
Arwen has recieved help from Children's Special Services & had regular visits from physical, occupational & speech therapists. This work continues at school with teachers, educational assistants, resource teachers. administratioors & specialists. We have been very fortunate to have such a wide community of caring people to help with Arwen's care & development.
Sometime after the Jamboree the Chapman family were able to go on a holiday together as a family, for the first time since Arwen was born. The Jamboree donation was used to purchase a sturdy three wheeled bicycle that helped get around to see everything at Disneyland. They also purchased a trampoline. Arwen does not need any medical treatment at this time but will require lifelong supervision & care & the Jamboree has made a large contribution towards that! Thank you Little Valley Jamobree for your help & support.
Phoenix Gayle Lavallee, Brandon MB
Hello, my name is Phoenix Gayle Lavallee. I am 8 years old. I was born in Brandon, MB on April 14th, 2002. I am originally from Keeseekoowenin First Nations Band, but I have been living in Brandon for most of my life. I am a big sister of Tallyah, Fayth and Brooke. My Mom's name is Robyn and my step father is Kevin. I also have a puppy named Jingles. I really enjoy dancing, singing and being a big sister. I also like watching movies and swimming.
On Christmas Day 2007, my dad (Melvin) and I were in a car accident . My daddy went to heaven that day and I was in critical condition with life threathening injuries to ny head and my stomach. I was on life support and in a coma for 2 months. I had 3 brain surgeries and 2 abdomininal surgeries. The Doctors told mommy that I might not make it because my injuries were'nt getting better. After 2 months in a coma I began to show signs of recovery and to my doctor's amazement I survived, the Doctor's say I am a miracle child. This is where my journey began. I spent 5 months in the Winnipeg hospital, I couldn't walk, talk or eat but eventually I was welll enough to come home .After I returned home I began intensive physical therapy and with the help of my therapist Wendy I learned to walk again. I have hemi paralysis in the left side of my body and a lot of nerurological damage which makes it very difficult for me to learn. I am in a lot of specialized programs at school and do a lot tests. I have recently begun to have seizures, about 8 a day, but the Doctors are trying to find the right medication to control my seizures. I have a lot of medical conditions and require a lot of medical care by Doctors and Therapists. Having mommy by my side makes me happy. I beat the odds. I am making progress and from here my healing journey continues.
Thank-you evereyone for your support, looking forward to meeting you at the Little Valley Jamboree.
Love Phoenix Lavallee.
2017: Phoenix graduated from Grade 8 to Grade 9 last year. She is doing well at school. She continues with the physio and helping her to get her strength back and stay healthy. One of these Jamboree's she will come with her grandparents as they have never missed.
Cody Payette, Neepawa MB
Hi My name is Cody Payette. I am 10 years old. I was born in Winnipeg, MB February 6, 1999. I live in Neepawa, Manitoba.
My Mom is Melissa & my 2 year old brother is Blake. When I was about 18 months old my Mom noticed that something wasn't right. Because I wasn't sitting up on my own, & not advancing as the other kids my age were..
That is when our journey started with all the Doctors. I saw numerous specialists & had numerous tests done. It took a very long time to be diagnosed. Finally in 2003 I was diagnosed with severe acute cerebral palsy.
I have a wheel chair & can walk a little with the help of a walker. I do not talk, but can make a lot of noise if I want to Ha ha
I had my first surgery in February of 2004. I had heel cord lengthening to both my legs. Then in 2008, my left leg was turning in again, another surgery, heel cord & hamstring lengthening, so far so good. I still cannot walk on my own but my Mom & my therapists & my wonderful teachers are doing the best they then can to help.
I would really like to be able to communicate with everyone, as it can be really hard for me to express myself sometimes.
I love listening to music, & playing with any toy that makes noise or llights up. I love watching parades & fireworks. they make me laugh. I also like bowling, Mom & I stand up & she throws the ball. We have lots of fun.
Cody is doing very well now, has had more surgeries. He recently was given some help from the President Choice Children's Charity as well as donations from other sources & they now have a safe van to travel in, this making Doctor's appointment & traveling around so much easier.
Cody & his Mom & friends also participate in the Cerbral Palsy Bike Race held every February in Brandon. All monies raised stays in Westman.
Cody turned 18 on February 6 & his Mom, Grandmother & a bunch of friends took him to supper at the Carberry Casino & let him play some machines & he actually won some money, cashing it in himself (with Mom's help). The Casino were very accomodating & Cody had a wonderful time, he will not forget.
Keith Battershell
Keith was born in 1999. When he was between two & threee he was diagnosed wth ASD. On his 4th Birthday we learned about the
St. Amant Pre-School ABA Program. After a short waiting period we were accepted into the program. By age 5 we had a full-time tutor working with him at home.
The Pre-School ABA Program consists of a Clinical Consultant, a Senior Tutor and Tutor. The Clinical Consultant provides programs that target all areas (curriculum, behavior, social, etc ) The Senior tutor supports te tutor, assists with new programs & gathers & enters data. The Tutor carries out the programs on a daily basis with the child & records all the data.
We participated in the ABA proigram for the maximum 3 years with great success. In September of 2007 we entered into the School Age INterim ABA program. The School age Programs provide support to the school system in the clasroom. It also provides tutoring in the home on weekends & holidays.
In June 2008 the Provincial Government capped the Interim School Age at three years. When this program ends Keith's tutoring time will end. The Money raised by the Jamobree will be used for tutoring time especially during the summer. The more tutoring time Keith has during the summer months promotes success for Keith in the school year.
Keith enjoys school very much. He is currently in Grade one & his favorite subjects are math, language arts, especially reading. Without Keith's tutor who went into the school system with him & the support from the St. Amant program he would never have had this much success in the school system.
2017: I was speaking to friend Henry in Mc Creary that knows Keith vary well, in fact it was his wife who was Keith's tutor. He says Keith is doing very well, speaking some where he never spoke before. He also had a good memory as Henry quizes him lots on just ordinary day to day things. He also enjoys helping Henry at the McCreary recycling. Henry's wife says she is thinking of retiring so hopefully his parents can find someone to tutor him so he can continue to grow and learn.
Sara Salmon, Neepawa MB
Sara is 7 years old, lives just outside Neepawa with her parents, Gary & Susan, twin sisters Samantha & Emma & brother Wyatt. She attends kindergarten in Neepawa & has a one-on-one Educational Assistant. Sara loves music, dancing, painting, puzzles & computers. Sara was diagnosed with Dravet's Syndrome also know as Severe Myocolinic Epilepsy of Infancy at 3 years. 3 years of uncertainty, testing, & experimenting to reach this diagnosis. It is a rare seizure disorder with only about 500 known cases.
She was born a healthy, perfectly normal baby. About 51/2 months, on a very hot July day, she had her first seizure lasting 15 minutes. She was rushed to Winnipeg. Lots of tests, spinal taps, CT scans. Everything normal, she went home. A month later a second seizure, 20 minutes. Back to Winnipeg for more testing.This continued for 4-6 weeks. To date, she has had 50 febrile status epilepticus, (temperature induced long lasting seizures). There were many more trips to Wpg. Sara was put in intensicve care twice and once with a respirator. She has also had 150 episodes of short 15 minute seizures. Sara's seizures can be on the right or the left side of her body & most are triggered by a raise in body temperature, a too warm bath or hot sun. She misses out on lots of summer activites. Her temperature is constantly checked with an ear thermometer, she has recurring sinusitis & ear infections & has had t-tubes put in her ears.
Sara has gone through various blood tests, spinal taps, chest x-rays, CT scans, EEG's, MRI's & muscle, skin & nerve biopsies requiring surgeries. She has been under the care of many medical specialists including her pediatric neurologists, geneticist, allergist, audiologist, ear, nose and throat specialties. Everyone worked together to find a cause for her seizures to lead to a diagnosis. We were referred to a pediatric neurologist in Halifax & he eventually diagnosed Sara when she was 3 with Dravet's Syndrome. She was placed on 3 drugs, one very expensive one had to to come from Europe through Childrens Hospital. We learned to balance everything and Sara began to have fewer seizures. Also Sara develpoed normally until 18 months when her speech & language stagnated. Her speech is very hard to understand, but we believe she understands more than we think. She requires updated equipment & technology for communication & as her fine & large motor skills are affected, her walking & running is shaky. She requires a special bicycle/tricycle that will allow her to ride with her family. Sara has also been diagnosed with symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder. There is a Genetic blood test in the US that would confirm Dravet's but the Prov. of MB will not pay for it. As we would really like to have this done, we planned to use some Jamboree funds but the Prov. decided to pay for it. It confirmed without a doubt Dravet's Syndrome. It also confirmed that our other children did not carry the gene. We bought a laptop for Sara from the Jamboree for use at home & at school. A special bike was to be purchased but the Prov. came through again. Then the special medicine from Europe went from $125 to $500 a bottle so the Jamboree helped to soften the blow there. We are very thankful for all the support people have given to Sara & our Family.March 2017: Sara's Mother tells me Sara is doing well. She still has a few seizures, a few more maybe because of puberty, but the rescue meds they have are able to stop them. She is in the Life Skills class at WMCI in Grade 9. She enjoys playing the drum in band & loves gym class. Throwing balls is her favorite. She loves swimming & skating with the family & loves to sing & dance at home. Sara is a very happy girl.
Sara Beth McKean
On June 2, 2008 Sara Beth writes with her Dad Rod's help: I was born on October 11, 2006 at the Women's Hospital at the Health Science Center, Winnipeg. I live in Brandon with my parents Rod & Beth Anne & my 2 brothers Cody & Dylan. I had to stay in Winnipeg for my first month after birth. I was diagnosed with Rubenstein Tabi Syndrome. In my first month I have undergone numerous amounts of tests & seen a wide variety of specialists. My condition has caused some health problems. When I was 4 months old I underwent surgery to have a g-tube installed into my belly so I could eat. Before that my mom & dad used to make me swallow a tube that went down into my stomach. I could not drink from a bottle because I was not strong enough to swallow the milk. I would apsirate. I have had pneumonia twice from refusing my milk & having it go into my lungs. Even though my parents fed me through the g-tube. I still had problems with reflux, & when I would start to play or choke on my own saliva.
When I did this my parents would have to re-feed me to keep me from being dehydrated. This continued from 4 months until I was 15 months old, when I had to undergo surgery once again. This surgery helped & has stopped me from being able to throw up. Only now maybe mom & dad can put some weight on me. I now weigh 18 lbs. I have constant trips to the Children's Hospital where I see the specialists that take good care of me & check on my progress. My immune system is not great and there may be problems in the future that I am not certain about. My parents contact other parents from Rubenstein web site to talk about what I may have to go through in the future. I am now 16 months old.I like to be cuddled by my family & friends. I don't like to crawl but do like to sit & play & especially with my stainless bowl. When I am feeling good I like to smile & sometimes give a little giggle. My parents are proud of me. & no matter what my future holds they are always there. When you see me I will smile, & if I do not smile, I will stare at the beautiful people that have helped me.
Sara Beth continues to improve, she is off her feeding tube, she can walk, run & play. She spends a lot of time with her grand parents in Dauphin & they have had lots of time tp spend with her. She is doing well at school & loves spending time with family & friends. She has come a long, long way & is an amazing little girl.
Mackenzie Wozney, Minnedosa MB
2008: My name is Mackenzie Wozney. I was born Dec 13, 2004 in Brandon & live in Minnedosa with my parents Adam & Teresa. There were a few problems at the beginning but they fixed them. At 6 months I was not developing as I should & was sent to Child Development Clinic (CDC).
In Jan I went to an optometrist in Stonewall, MB & was referred to Dr. Schur in Wpg., who then referred us to a geneticist, a neurologist, blood tests done. I went to see Dr. Longstaffe at the CDC on a cold day in Feb. & spent the night, appt.early morning. I still cannot sit or crawl, rolled in 1 direction & did not respond at all. Next was in emergency in Brandon with pneumonia. In March I started physiotherapy, occupational therapy, (fine motor skills) & speech. They visited me at home every two weeks. April, back to Winnipeg for a CT scan & then to Stonewall to the optometrist. We also went to the feeding clinic in Brandon as I refuse to eat anything with texture, as I would gag. The clinic gave my parents some ideas what to do about this. Now, it’s May & I go to the geneticist Dr. Marles. The CT scan did not show much & she ordered an MRI & more blood tests. Then to Brandon for a hearing test & it shows I have good hearing. At the end of May I go to see Dr. Shuckett, the only ophthalmologist in MB. He said your eyes develop with the brain & everything looks good now, come back in 6 months. I was referred to CNIB. In July I started going to CNIB occupational therapist & says nothing points to a problem. More tests.In August I see the neurologist Dr. Rafey. She has gone over the reports & nothing sticks out to her, so more tests. In October back to the feeding clinic. I have gained nothing in 6 months so now I have whipped cream diet, on cereal in the morning & as a bedtime snack. Back to Winnipeg Children’s for MRI & EEG test. I had to be sedated for that which was not fun, but because I was good they gave me a stuffed toy. EEG test next day.
In November we went back to Dr. Marlies for MRI results & it shows the Myelin, which covers the nerves running to the brain, which sends signals to & from is thin which causes the signal be slowed down. I am about 7-9 months behind. The next blood tests are sent to Seattle to be checked. No reason for her health so there is no cure. Dr. Shuckett says the vision test showed nothing had changed, come back in 6 months. We got the results & everything is normal. Everything is at a stand-still with Dr.’s having no idea. We are to go back to D. Marles in March with my new brother or sister as she wants to see both of us. In February I am sent to a specialist in Wpg to look at my toes. My little & big toes on both feet curl underneath my other toes. They had hoped they would straighten but no I may have to have them fixed.
I am 2 years old & I cannot sit for long without assistance I cannot walk or crawl, have not said a word. I have a pummel walker to get around in, a loaner from Physio. I am getting stronger & doing new little things. I have been attending day care & seeing & interacting with other kids. As I am growing bigger, too big for my daycare worker, no one knows what to do with me. The future is unknown.
Christmas 2007: Still waiting on results of the tests done in June, hopefully January. More blood tests were done & sent to the Mayo Clinic. Another MRI sedated again. Ophthalmologist in Oct. A walker came from Physio for her to walk behind & she runs. She can open cupboard doors now & getting into everything. 2017 As you can see Mackenzie has been through so much in her young life , you can feel the frustration as you read this. Mackenzie's story continues in 2013, with her younger sister Skylar. Please remember this is a shortened version of the story her Mother has written back in 2008.
Emily Grudeski, McCreary MB
Emily is 5 years old. She lives just outside McCreary on a farm with parents Brad & Rachel & her 2 sisters Avery 8 & Olivia 18 months. Emily attends pre-school at Laurier play-zone once a week and also attends day care in McCreary once a week. She is excited to start kindergarten this year at Ecole Laurier.
Emily was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes on December 30th, 2006, 2 weeks before her 5th birthday. Symptoms noticed 2 weeks before diagnosis were excessive thirst & frequent urination. Mom took her to the McCreary hospital for a simple blood glucose test. The test would not read because she was so high. We were then sent to Ste Rose for further lab work & mom still did not believe it was diabetes until the Doctor confirmed it with lab results. Emily didn't realize what was going on & suddenly out came the needles filled with insulin. Off to Health Science we went for 2 days of education & to determine dosages. She goes back to the Diabetes Education Clinic in Winnipeg every 3 months for check-ups.
Blood - glucose monitoring is done 4 times a day & 3 needles a day (sometimes 4) to get enough insulin. Emily would like to get an insulin pump that would enable her to have as close to normal a life as possible. She would physically feel better because the constant highs & lows that she has with multiple injections of insulin causes a lot of strain on her little body & makes her feel ill and sad. A pump reduces the risk of diabetes related complications greatly as it does the job of keeping her blood - glucose level at a normal range throughout the day. Emily did get an insulin pump, the youngest we know of to have one. She learned how to use it very early on. She was fortunate enough to be in a school system that had great teachers who monitored her at school. Emily moved from McCreary but an Aunt of hers tells us she is grown into a fine young lady, an excellent student and has not let her diabetes hold her back from anything.
Shaun Martineau, Neepawa MB
In 2006 Shaun Martineau was a 13 year old boy with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes. He was taking 5 needles a day. He was having a tough time at school. The teachers didn't seem to know how to deal with Shaun & would make him feel bad when he needed juice or something. His Mother had to go in & do some explaining. Then things got better. Shaun had a chance to try out an insulin pump which would be worn 24 hours a day & would dispense the insulin he needed to get through his day. There is some programming to do each day & maintenance of the pump. Shaun was able to learn all this & found it really made life a lot easier for him. The pump gave him a chance at living a normal life for a 13 year old as he was able to play sports etc. & his mother thought she would really like to get him one. The Jamboree were able to raise funds & get Shawn his pump. Mr. Kevin Harris at Harris Pharmacy in Neepawa helped them order the pump & was able to help Shaun & his Mom learn about it. Mr. Harris is a huge supporter of the Jamboree & we appreciate his support.
Shaun went on to graduate with his class in Neepawa. He went to B. C. to school where he took courses to help him become an author which was his dream. He has promised me a signed copy of his first novel.
Dean Little, Minnedosa MB
March 2005: Dean Little is the youngest child of Brian & Karen Little of Minnedosa, MB. At the age of 2 Dean suffered a saggital thrombosis (stroke), which affected the right side of his body (spastic CP & speech.) Dean is in a modified Grade 7 class at T.C.S. in Minnedosa, he has a full time Education Aid to assist him with his curriculum. Dean communicates by using American Sign Language, gesturing, picture symbols & computers.His interests are computer games, TV, gymnastics, woodworking, cooking, crafts, snowmobiling, riding his modified bike, spending time at the beach, & helping his Dad with numerous activities. Dean took some riding lessons with Nicole & her horse Joker, wearing the cowboy hat Rod gave him at the Jamboree.
Dean's Respource Teacher Mrs. O'Brien saysa real high powered computer with Windows XP is needed, which will take him right through high school. Speech language programs are needed & a hand held device to help Dean interact His classmates are working very hard at selling Jamboree pay-what-you-pull tickets to raise money. Mrs. O'Brien used this as a school project, the students counted the money, rolled the change & presented it to the Jamboree.
Despite Dean's disabilities, (he has many abilities) he is a very energetic, caring, lovable boy who enjoys everyone & everything around him.
2017: Dean got his computer for school & invited us to see a presentation he had made on it about the movie (his favorite), Charlie & The Chocolate Factory. He also got a communication device which allowed him to converse easier with his family & friends. A few years later Dean's family moved to Portage La Prairie where kept learning & meeting new friends. He always remembers the Jamboree people at Christmas with a card & his latest school picture. He attended a the Jamboree's when he could. Dean graduated with his class, something he was really proud of as were all who knows him.
Shaun Walter, Russell MB
March 1, 2005 : Hello, my name is Shaun Walter. I am 13 years old & attend Grade 7 at Major Pratt School in Russell, MB. I have 1 sister &1 brother, they help me lots. My interests are drawing monster trucks, playing with my favorite cats, computer games, & spending time with family & friends.
I have a disease called Duchene Muscular Dystrophy which has taken away my muscle use & put me in a wheechair. In school I use a laptop to help with writing. In January 2001 I had my feet operated on which would help me to not on walk on my toes always. I continued to walk a bit until Aug 2002. I then used a motorized wheelchair all the time. This enables me to keep up with my family and friends. I love my chair. In 2004 I had my back surgery, which was done to straighten my back so it is easier to sit in the chair. This is a disease with limitations but spirits to keep everyone going. I am honored to be part of the Jamboree & take great pride in it. Shaun Walter & my Mom, KIm.
2010: Shaun is now 15 & in Grade 9 & will soon go into 10. Weekends are spent watching Nascar Raccing. His sister Shawnica is 18, & Shane is 13. Shaun really enjoys school & loves his TA. Shaun loves reading about anything with a suspenseful event in it as well as movies. Shaun likes airplanes & enjoyed the aviation museum. His 2004 back surgery went well but he is now having respiratory troubles but is trying to work through it as best as he can. Shaun loves cars & has long, serious conversations with Rod as to the best car.
2010: Shaun graduated with his class in Russell in June 2010. He had an escort who escorted him in the graduation walk & had some wheelchair dances. He still loves his Nascar & still loves talking cars with Rod. He loves the Winnipeg Jets & the B.C. Lions.
Shaun passed away October 24, 2013 & was buried on October 28 in Russell. His family asked that donations go to Little Valley Jamboree. Rod was a pallbearer. Shaun was an amazing young man, a life filled with pain but he lived though it & was always learning something & bugging people & always kind & interested in everything. We miss you Shaun! R.I.P.
Quentin Myers, Carberry MB
Hi!! My name is Judy Myers. I live in Carberry with my 11 year old son Quentin & my Mother. Quentin is in Grade 4 & loves school & he says every subject is his favorite. His hobbies are listening to music on his walkman, reading, playing on his computer & going for walks with his cousin Keyvan on his scooter.
Quentin has Duchennes Muscular Dystophy. It is a progressive disease that affects all the muscles of the body. Quentin is always in need of special equipment & as he grows so does the size of the equiment.
Even though Quentin has huge obstacles in his life he has a great zest for life & he has a wonderful spirit.
2007 : It has been 3 years since Quentin was sponsored. As you know we used the money for an electric lift for our van. A lot has happened in 3 years. Quentin was to attend Carberry Collegiate in the fall of 2006. But was unable to because there was no washroom facilities for him to access with his power wheelchair. So, arrangements were made for an EA to come to our home, not ideal but it worked. It's been a long road for Quentin this year. but finally after spring break, the new school was built & he was able to go back to being a high school student, having fun & hanging out with his friends. Thank you to the Jamboree.
At Christmas Quentin's mother wrote that after he got back to school that Quentin was having a wonderful year! His report card showed a 91 average.
Sadly, Quentin Brennon John Myers-Gauthier passed away January 28, 2008. The Community Hall in Carberry was packed with friends & family. The Little Valley Jamboree had meant a lot to Quentin & his family & we were mentioned in the obituary. We missed our visits with Quentin and his puppy Peanut, his best friend. R.I.P. Quentin!
Devin Slyzuik, Justice MB
Devin Slyzuik Had cerebral palsy when he was sponsored in 2004. He lived on a farm near Justice, MB with his parents Connie and Murray Slezuik. His parents were to take him to Watrous, SK for the hyperbaric treatments.
2007: Devin's mother wrote with an update: Devin was 30 months old when he was sponsored at the Jamboree 2004. Devin's left side was affected & he has little mobility & walked with a limp & wore a leg brace.
Devin will be 6 on September 5, 2007. He is going to kindergarten in Forrest & really enjoys it. He likes tp play baseball, basketball, football, hockey & frisbee. He enjoys playing with his dog Spirit & his kitties. He likes to go caing, and riding in the boat. He still lives near Justice.
Devin & his family had plans to come to the Jamboree but are unable to attend as he has been called for aurgery on JUne 14. The surgery is to lenghten his heel cord & hanmstring & he will be in a cast. His parents are not sure how he will be feeling so they will not be attending.
We have had no further word from Devin,
Cynthia Hayward, Sinclair MB
2003 : Cynthia Hayward was 8 years old & lived on a farm with her Parents Crystal & Lloyd & her younger brother Kenneth. She had cerebral palsy. Her Parents had taken her to B.C. for hyperbaric treatments which are very expensive. Before the treatments she could barely walk or talk at all. After the first treatments her parents noticed a difference. She began to sing "Twinkle, Twinkle LIttle Star" a song her mother sang to her Cynthia was more alert & began to walk better, but still had very poor balance. Her mother wrote to us & said they had attended the Jamboree before & would we help them send Cynthia to Watrous, S.K. for more treaments.
2007: I am Cynthia Hayward from Sinclair, M.B. I am 12 years old & have cerebral palsy. I was a recipient at the Jamboree in 2003. The money raised for me helped me to have hyperbaric treatments. These helped me to walk more steady with less falling, they also helped to strengthen my voice. Since the Jamboree I have been living the life of a young girl with many challenges, meeting them head on.Trying to fit in at school is a big challenge. I am in Grade 5 working on an Individualized program. I also love being able to go out & play at recess with my circle of friends. I also travel 20 miles once a week to go to school with a special Ed class. This is a lot of fun & kind of a break away from the tough challenges of the regular school. I will be participating in a summer program designed for physically challenged kids. It will be a great way to keep in touch with my special Ed friends over the summer. Thank you!
Torie Normandin, Ste. Rose MB
Torie Normandin was 7 years old in 2003 when we sponsored her. She lives in Ste. Rose, MB with her parents Susie & D'Arcy Normandin & 2 brothers. She had already been to Montreal with surgery on her back from Spina Bifida. Montreal is the only hospital that does this operation.She would have to have another one day. She is in a wheelchair, which she is outgrowing, Torie is in need of numerous other items, especially a lift for getting in & out of vehicles. Torie loves her school & enjoys life to the fullest despite her handicaps & always wears a big smile on her face. She has a small puppy named Pepper. Torie also has a hand pommel bike she loves to ride. Before the Jamboree Torie (in her wheelchair) & her grandmother walked around the town of Ste. Rose selling our Jamboree tickets. Her family has sold a lot of tickets over the years. Torie's Grandparents have not missed too many Jamborees. It always seemed that Torie had some medical problem at Jamboree time, so they would support it for her.
When Torie was a teenager she went to the town library & would read to children. Torie graduated & now lives & works in Dauphin.
Cameron Fletcher, McCreary MB
2002: Cameron Fletcher of McCreary was chosen to be responsered in 2002. The first set of hyperbaric tretments helped so much his parents wished him to go again. While visiting Cameron in 2004 we saw proof that the treatments really helped him. He can now feed himself & has a pony at his grandparents farm that he rides with assistance. In another letter Cameron writes that he loves to stand and will try pretty much anything. Here are some pictures of me after I got home from about 3 weeks of 100% oxygen at 2 hrs. a day.
Thank you for helping me.
2017: Had a visit with Cameron's Grandmother & Cameron has been living in a children's home for a while now & is doing really well. He still needs assistance getting around & is so big his family had a hard time helping him. The home is equipped for this & Cameron really likes it there. He is always excited when his family comes to visit.
Candice Wright, Minnedosa MB
2002: We re-sponsored Candice in 2002. She needed a new wheel chair & other equipment. We were able to help with this & the family appreciated it a lot. Candice is an amazing girl.
Candice was 10 at this time & she had a disease similar to cerebral palsy. She was in a wheelchair & pretty much had no mobility. She needed an electric wheel chair that had a special device which she could control with her cheek. She was able to communicate this way. We were able to help with the cost of this. They are very expensive. She also had the use of a pummel walker, dial scan, cheek switch, and a cross scanner. She could operate all of these devices. Candice worked really hard at improving her communication and mobility skills at home & in school. She had a full time caregiver. Candice did incredible art work, winning prizes for it. In 2002 she also was the recipient of a Council for Exceptional Children "Yes I Can" award. She also graduated with her class in a beautiful pink dress.
Candice passed away December 28, 2016. The butterfly picture was on the front of her memory card. They were one of her favorite things. Rest in peace.
Robin McCarthy, Neepawa MB
2001: Robin McCarthy was 8 years old. He lived in Neepawa with his parents Trudy & Francis McCarthy. Robin had a hereditary eye condition. He would be needing an operation . At that time there was no lens transplant available, but his eye doctor had enough foresight to prepare his eyes for a transplant. His money would be put in trust (as all children's is), but Robin did not know when he would need it. He did get new eyeglasses & custom made sunglasses. He is now 11, in Grade 5 at school. He is doing extremely well in all areas of academic studies & extra outside activities. He has his orange belt in Karate, plays floor hockey, soccer & basketball. His average at school is 90%.
In 2007 his mother wrote that Robin is scheduled for that lens transplant. The cost of each eye is $300.00, if it is not covered by Children's Hospital, Robin has enough Jamboree money left to cover. He will only require reading glasses after the transplant. Robin is still working very hard at school academically, as well as being involved in sports & extra school activities. He will be going into Grade 11.
We did have the opportunity to speak with Robin's Mother & he did graduate & was a computer whiz so had plans to open his own repair shop, & do websites. I told her I could sure use him. They are very proud of Robin & his accomplishments.
Elizabeth Erin Fehr, Plumas MB
Elizabeth Erin Fehr lived in Plumas with her parents Jenn & Curtis Fehr. She was 16 months oldand had cerebral palsy and other health problems. Her parents hoped to take her to Watrous for the hyerbaric treatments.
ERin wrote in a letter that she would be having a new brother or sister soon. She had 2 dogs Brandy & Roxy. She had a new walker & a jolly jumper, she learned to say Da Da. She thanked us for all the help.
UNfortunately we lost track of Erin & do not have any updates. We hope she is doing well.
David Valois, Neepawa MB
2000: David Valois was 8 years old in 2000. He lived in Neepawa with his family. David's Mother, Lorraine told us when David was born, no one expected him to live. He was very, very small & had many problems. He was in a wheelchair when we met him, was blind, unable to walk, talk or even feed himself. With the vision loss his hearing was enhanced. He loved music & would sit for hours with his older brother while he played his drums. At the day care where he went, they had a computer with many special programs which with his excellent hearing he could enjoy. Unfortunately the computer was shared with other children so David did not get to spend much time at it. His teachers & family thought if he had one at home it would improve his quality of life, The Jamboree was able to provide that computer for David with the money raised. David still lives in Neepawa with his family.
2003: David still loves his music & car rides, walks, swinging on a swing & having someone play ball with him. He enjoys going to school thanks to his aid Lorraine & one of the best things is when Gary drives him to school with the music playing, David is always happy, greets everyone with a smile & a hi. He has a great sense of humor & can make people laugh. He shows us that its the little things that matter in life & that anything worth having cannot be bought with money.
Michael Schell, Eden MB
2000: Michael Schell was 11 years old & lived in Eden, MB with his parents Richard & Martha & sister Brianna in 2000. He had a hearing problem. He had an old hearing aid which was not doing the job & he was not doing well at school as he couldn't hear anything. The Jamboree hoped to raise enough money to purchase a new one for him. We did.
2003: MIchael wrote to tell us he was now 14 and going into Grade 8. He was not in a modified class anymore & was in the top half of the regular classe. He loves to play sports, volleyball, basketball, soccer & badminton. He likes roller blading swimming & camping. He say this is due to our help in purchasing new hearing aids & he thanks us.
2004: Michael's mother told us when Michael finally got his new hearing aid he went from a Special Aid Class to a Grade A student. He was also able to join is school sports programs & other activities. He now attends highschool in Neepawa & he continues to excel. Michael's family is very proud of him.
He made the honor roll in Grade 9 and Grade 11 and graduated with his class. He then went to work for a farmer in Eden and worked at the bowling alley & banquet room doing maintenance. He also worked at Chicken Delight in Neepawa. In Grade 11 his marks were in the 90's so did not have to write exams. He was active in sports until he had a knee injury and 2 surgeries but was able to go back to sports.
He has been accepted into Red River College in an extended program in Civil Engineering Technology. His goal is to design highways and has been hired on with Manitoba Infrastructure & Transportation after his first 6 months of college.
Deanna Ng, Minnedosa MB
Deanna Ng was 13 years old & lived in Minnedosa with her twin sister Christina, her Mother & her brother David.
Deanna had a condition called retinopathy prematurity & had been declared legally blind. The monies raised would go towards specialized computer components & accompanying software that was needed to ensure Deanne's success in high school. Deanna wrote in 2003 "that this computer has helped her keep up with her peers & her educational studies through all her senior year". She graduated in June 24, 2003.
Deanna & sister Christina each won The Tisdale Scholarship award in 2004 & was sponsored by the Minnedosa UCT.
Deanna went to live in Winnipeg where she worked for the summer at Special Materials in Winnipeg. This company provides technology & braille formatting for visually impaired people. She attended the University of Winnipeg where she planned to take Biology, English and Psychology. These courses would open doors for her future career in several fields such as journalism, missionary work or social work. She has worked at different jobs that are all related to helping people.
Deanne's Mother said she has accomplished a lot of her goals & is a very independent young lady. she lives with her sister Christina & when her Mother visits they travel all over the city by bus, taking her Mother shopping or sightseeing. She has not let her vision problem stop her from doing all the things she wants to do.
Cameron Grudeski Fletcher, McCreary MB
Cameron Grudeski Fletcher was 15 months old in 1999. He lives in McCreary with his parents Jody & Sean & his big brother Taylor & baby sister Courtney.
Cameron was born with a form of disability that left him with limited muscle control & the ability to speak. The money Cameron received wuld be used for equipment & hyberbaric treatments in Watrous Sk.
Candice Lynn Wright, Minnedosa MB
Candice Lynn Wright was our other recipient for the 1998 Jamboree. Candice was six years old & lived in Minnedosa, MB with her parents Kathy & Ken Wright & sister Stephanie. She was born a healthy baby in September of 1991 & contacted a virus which led to a disease similar to Cerebral Palsy. This left Candice with limited muscle control & the ability to speak. Candice needed a new gel cushion for her wheelchair & some computer software which would enable her to communicate more easily. Candice became quite an accomplished student, she delivered papers in the mornings to the classrooms & would greet all the teachers and classmates. She did this with a small computer that speaks for her called a Mini Merc. This Mini Merc was operated by a switch & her cheek allowed her to ask questions & then answer. She even was able to order Maconalds with Mini Merc. She was very proud of all this & it allowed her to have some independence.
Candice was quite an artist and won awards for her UCT Safety posters and even went to the US for a higher level of competition. She was unable to do all the artwork herself but had an assistant who helped her with some of her coloring etc, at her instructions. She was also a School Crossing Guard. Candice also went on to Elgin Collegiate where she learned cooking, cleaning, about money and shopping from her own shopping list.
Candice was a very social girl just like all teenagers and graduated with her class.
(More on Candice in 2002)
Apryl Dawn Thacker, Portage La Prairie MB
Apryl Dawn born legally blind was 10 months old when she became the First Recipient of the Little Valley Jamboree.
Apryl lived in Portage La Prairie with her Mother Cindy and Grandmother Anna Perrault.
Money raised was put in trust for medical and travelling expenses. Apryl was under the care of the C.N.I.B. and so this money came in hand for new eyeglasses when needed, and special equipment for school.
As Anna was a musician Apryl became an accomplished keyboard player and singer. She has also learned guitar and saxaphone all by ear. Apryl has won awards for her Gospel music in her home town and even as far away as Nashville,Tennessee where she won the Silver Heart Award of Canada for Young Performer of the Country Music Gospel Association. In 2008 Apryl came to the Jamboree to perform. She was amazing. She has several CD's also.
She learned to live with her vision problems and did not let that stop her from doing well in school. She graduated with her class in 2015 with honors. She performed with classmates for the large audience.
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Home >News >India >India emerging as big manufacturing centre, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
Union IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. (HT)
India emerging as big manufacturing centre, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
1 min read . Updated: 07 Sep 2020, 05:49 AM IST ANI
He said that the bold step by Prime Minister Narendra Modi against China has been recognised by the US, UK, Japan and Australia
New Delhi: Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday said that the global manufacturer ecosystem is realising that they must have other places apart from China as India is emerging as a big manufacturing centre.
While interacting with the non-resident Biharis via video conference in New Delhi, Prasad said, "India is emerging as a big manufacturing centre and the global manufacturer ecosystem is realising that they must have other places apart from China. I am glad to inform that Apple is shifting to India in a significant way, Samsung has already come and they further want to expand. I have been told that around eight factories of Apple have shifted to India from China."
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"When we came to power in 2014, there were only two mobile factories in India, now its number has crossed 250. We launched Atmanirbhar Bharat with production linked incentive. We invited global companies to come to India and also Indian companies to match," he added.
The Union Minister Prasad said when we talk about Aatmnirbhar Bharat, we don't want an isolated India but it means - India being a major economy of the world becoming good economic power to support the global economy.
"I announced this scheme in April, during the height of COVID and gave July 31 as the last date for filing applications. They have committed to make mobile phones and components worth ₹12 lakh crores in 5 years of which ₹7 lakh crores worth products will be exported. It will provide jobs to three lakh in India directly and nine lakh Indians indirectly," Prasad said.
He said that the bold step by Prime Minister Narendra Modi against China has been recognised by the US, UK, Japan and Australia.
"When something happened with China in Ladakh, our PM stood firmly and made it very clear that India shall not compromise on its sovereignty. This bold stand of India is being globally recognised from US, UK and Japan to Australia," Prasad said.
This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.
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bronchial tube
Definition of bronchial tube
: a primary bronchus or any of its branches
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Recent Examples on the Web In 2019, a tumor was discovered around the teen's left bronchial tube, and in March this year, his condition worsened. — Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, "18-year-old given months to live marries his high school sweetheart," 22 May 2020 In some cases, the infection travels from the sinus and bronchial tubes into deep lung tissue, triggering severe pneumonia that drowns the victim. — Los Angeles Times, "Too many ‘shiny objects’: Why it’s risky to promise a coronavirus vaccine and cure," 1 May 2020 These symptoms happen due to swelling that occurs around the larynx (the vocal cords), trachea (windpipe), and bronchi (bronchial tubes). — Korin Miller, SELF, "HGTV's Tarek and Christina El Moussa's Son Was Hospitalized for Croup," 16 Oct. 2018 But their more gnarly relatives attach in the lungs and bronchial tubes, causing more serious infections. — Sara Harrison, Wired, "Ask the Know-It-Alls: What Is a Coronavirus?," 7 Feb. 2020 Bronchitis is a condition in which the airways in the lungs (aka the bronchial tubes) become inflamed. — Leah Groth, Health.com, "Lady Gaga Just Cancelled Her Las Vegas Show Because of Bronchitis and a Sinus Infection," 7 Nov. 2019 Van Goor’s fix used cells derived from human bronchial tubes to test the potential of drugs. — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, "‘A game-changer’: How Vertex delivered on cystic fibrosis," 23 Oct. 2019 These include medicines that patients inhale to open bronchial tubes. — BostonGlobe.com, "Brigham and MGH, two of the state’s best-known teaching hospitals, help make up Partners HealthCare, the largest health care provider in Massachusetts.," 25 Sep. 2019 Not just any run-of-the-mill, tickle-in-the-throat cough, bronchitis is a respiratory condition in which the lining of your bronchial tubes become inflamed, the Mayo Clinic explains. — Amy Marturana, SELF, "8 Bronchitis Symptoms Everyone Should Know," 28 Dec. 2018
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COREY TAYLOR Says 98% Of His Stolen Musical Equipment Has Been Recovered
Manos Spanos July 13, 2013
STONE SOUR and SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor says that “98 percent” of the $36,000 worth of musical equipment that was stolen was his home has been recovered.
According to The Pulse Of Radio, a police report filed with the West Des Moines, Iowa police department on Sunday (July 7) stated that the heist was committed by an apparent “friend” of Taylor and his wife while the couple was out of town. The Taylors discovered the theft after returning home from a monthlong European tour. Among the equipment that was stolen were two bass guitars from late SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray‘s signature line from Ibanez.
Taylor and his wife told police that they believed the friend had stolen gear from their house and storage units.
Another friend of the couple was able to identify some of the equipment at a local music store, while a different acquaintance apparently overheard the alleged suspect trying to buy some of the stolen gear back from a guitar store.
In a Twitter post earlier today, Corey wrote: “[I’m] PROUD to say we have 98% of the equipment back! Wouldn’t have happened [without] the [West Des Moines Police Department], my wife and the goodness of people! Thank you!”
Police told Taylor to change the locks on both his residence and storage units.
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700-plus tech jobs coming to Rochester
Daily Messenger news partner, News 10NBC
The state is giving tax incentives to three companies, though only after they make the hires
ROCHESTER — During Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State speech on Wednesday, he mentioned the state is helping three tech companies hire more than 700 people in Rochester.
At the time, he didn’t mention the names of those companies, but the Daily Messenger's news partner News 10NBC has since ascertained which ones they are.
One is called Cloud Check, a software company in Village Gate off North Goodman Stret. The governor’s office says it’s expanding to hire more than 390 new jobs.
Another is called Calero. The University Avenue-based business is adding 100 jobs.
The third is called Mastodon. It just moved into a space near the University of Rochester and made a commitment to the state that it would hire 235 people.
Greater Rochester Enterprise says it played a role in getting the companies to stay here and hire.
“They've got outstanding technologies and they're hiring,” Matt Hurlbutt of Greater Rochester Enterprise said. “So it's a great story for Rochester. Over 700 new jobs and the retention of jobs in companies that could really go and do that work anywhere.”
The state says it’s giving tax incentives to the companies but only after they make the hires.
News 10NBC asked Greater Rochester Enterprise what students should study in college to get a job at one of these tech companies.
"A lot of it is software development, software architecture, cloud architecture, and obviously RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) and University of Rochester are good schools for that as some of our SUNY schools, Brockport Information Technology program," Hurlbutt said. "So computer science, software development are many of the skill sets folks need for that. And you can start at some of our community colleges too to do the two plus two program."
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Newbie: Without form, and void
I Will Go And Do
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I had a question on this section of the manual. 13 - When the Lord commanded Lehi and his family to obtain the plates of brass from Laban, He did not give specific instructions on how to accomplish this commandment. Was the Holy Spirit operating on his own initiative when he gave a specific instruction to kill Laban to get the plates?
come follow me (jan 6-12)
Praise To The Man!
TheTanakas replied to JLHPROF's topic in General Discussions
What kind of beings were the sons of God in attendance at the premortal Council in Heaven?
News on Plural Marriage
TheTanakas replied to nuclearfuels's topic in In The News
For Heavenly Father. He glorified himself in the same way (of plural marriage, verse 31).
He Shall Come Into The World
TheTanakas replied to TheTanakas's topic in General Discussions
Yes, but the manual should have been much more specific because it could have been one of the 11 others too.
come follow me (dec 21-27)
Please don't underestimate our songs. Come Follow Me says on page xxiii - Sacred music invites the Spirit and teaches doctrine in a memorable way.
The Three Witnesses
My mistake. I had the font a little to big and skipped over the part that JHLPROF quoted from the manual.
come follow me (appendix c)
I had a question on this section of the manual. 439 - In June 1829, Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris asked for permission to be the three witnesses of whom the Book of Mormon prophesied. Which Book of Mormon prophecy? Pete
That's why it's highly touted in an LDS revelation. Doctrine and Covenants 132 is about plural marriage (verses 1-3). Several of the benefits of are innumerable seed (verse 30) and enhanced glorification (verse 31). Heavenly Father glorified himself in the same way (verse 31). Emma (and by extension any wife) would be destroyed if she did not abide in this covenant that Joseph Smith (and by extension other husbands) was said to have received (verse 54).
Weren't the special 3 disciples who did not see death the foremost ones?
Ok. But I figured it could have been any of the 11 other disciples.
I have no idea about using wide or very wide margins.
Wrong verse. And Nephi arose and went forth, and bowed himself before the Lord and did kiss his feet.
Exaltation vs. Godhood
TheTanakas replied to Mark Beesley's topic in General Discussions
According to Doctrine and Covenants 132:19-20, resurrection then exaltation then godhood. Ye shall come forth in the first resurrection; and if it be after the first resurrection, in the next resurrection; and ... they shall pass by the angels, and the gods, which are set there, to their exaltation and glory in all things ... Then shall they be gods, because they have no end; therefore shall they be from everlasting to everlasting,
I had a question on this section of the manual. 420 - One prophet saw Him as a premortal spirit, and another saw His birth and ministry in a vision. One stood on a wall to proclaim the signs of His birth and His death, and another knelt before His resurrected body, touching the wounds in His hands, feet, and side. Which specific prophet knelt before Christ's resurrected body and touched his wounds? From what I read in 3 Nephi 11, all the people did but there is no mention of the first. Pete
Christmas gifts - what's in store for us?
I had a question on this section of the manual. 416 - Christmas is a natural time to think about receiving gifts. Perhaps family members could wrap gifts for each other that represent the "gifts of God" mentioned in Moroni 10:9–16. What Christmas gifts from family members can we earn by our own merits and which we cannot? Pete
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PolitiFact Schools Lindsey Graham on Student Loan Reform
Jessica Calefati
Last week, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham appeared on Greta Van Susteren’s On the Record to lambaste student loan reform as a measure that will force students to pay more for their college loans in the long run. But PolitiFact’s Truth-O-Meter has deemed the Republican senator’s claim totally false.
The legislation signed into law yesterday eliminates subsidies to private lenders in lieu of a federal lending program that requires participation from colleges and borrowers. The law stands to save taxpayers $61 billion over a decade, with a majority of that money going toward an expansion of the federal Pell Grant program for low-income students. But Graham told Van Susteren that average students would spend “$1,700 to $1,800 more during the life of their loan” because of a mysterious student loan “surcharge” inserted into the law.
At the heart of the surcharge issue, he also claimed, is an interest rate problem—and because of the health care bill that student loan reform was tied to, the government will now make a greater profit on student loan interest than it did before. Got that?
PolitiFact didn’t. So they looked into it:
We called and e-mailed Graham’s office repeatedly for sourcing on his claim, but our inquiries were unanswered. Apparently Graham’s numbers come from an amendment offered by Tennessee Republican Lamar Alexander during the Senate’s debate over a package of fixes. His amendment would have forced the chamber to send the bill back to committee and amend it to reduce interest rates on student loans by 1.5 percent, from 6.8 percent to 5.3 percent. That interest rate reduction would have saved students in Tennessee upwards of $1,700 to $1,800 in interest over 10 years, according to Alexander.
PolitiFact goes on to point out that these numbers were Tennessee-specific, and that Alexander was making the obvious point that lowering the interest rate would save students money…
[W]e take issue with the fact that Graham leaves out the important detail that the new bill does not change the interest rate students pay on their loans, according to the education policy experts we spoke with. “This bill does not change interest rates in any way shape or form,” said Jason Delisle, director of the Federal Education Budget Project for the Education Policy Program for the New America Foundation. “They are already in law and they’re going to stay that way.”
So to say that students are somehow paying $1,700 or $1,800 more is wrong.
And kudos to PolitiFact for schooling pols who are supposed to know the facts before shooting their mouths off.
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Moto2™ Championship leader announced as a graduate to the premier class in 2018
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Franco Morbidelli will step up to MotoGP in 2018 after agreeing a contract extension with EG 0,0 Marc VDS in Assen. Morbidelli currently leads the Moto2™ World Championship and will now remain with EG 0,0 Marc VDS for a further two years, stepping up to the premier class. The agreement also includes an option for a third year should the Italian wish to continue with the team for the 2020 season.
Morbidelli made his debut for Team Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS in 2016, securing eight podium finishes on his way to fourth place in the Moto2™ World Championship. He then started the 2017 season with victory in Qatar, followed by further race wins in Argentina, Austin and Le Mans.
Franco Morbidelli: "Firstly I want to thank Marc van der Straten and Michael Bartholemy for having faith in me and giving me this opportunity. Thanks to my management team for arranging everything, leaving me free to focus on the racing and also to the Riders Academy. It's good to have everything sorted so early in the season, as I can now concentrate fully on what I have to do this year in Moto2. I'm excited by the thought of MotoGP and I'm happy to be making the step up to the premier class with the team, and with people I know and have worked alongside already. It's a big challenge, but it's definitely one that I'm looking forward to. But for now my focus is on this year, so thinking about MotoGP will have to wait until after the final Moto2 race of the season in Valencia."
Marc van der Straten, President, Marc VDS Racing Team: "I am delighted that we have secured Franco Morbidelli on a long term contract to represent the team in MotoGP from 2018 onwards. Franco was something of an unknown quantity when he came to us at the beginning of 2016, but we took a chance on him because we could see his potential. It was a good decision on our part, because he's not only realised this potential, his progress has actually far exceeded our expectations. He's leading the championship after dominating from the opening race and I am confident that he will adapt quickly to MotoGP once he makes the move at the end of this season. For now, though, he has other priorities, namely winning his first, and the team's second, World Championship title."
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American Airlines Announces Changes to Emotional Support Animal Policy
American Airlines adopted new documentation rules for emotional support pets and outright banned some animals
Published May 15, 2018 • Updated on May 17, 2018 at 12:40 am
American Airlines no longer recognizes certain animals, including goats, ferrets, insects and snakes, as emotional support animals
The airline also adopted new documentation rules for in-cabin comfort pets
Earlier this year, United and Delta airlines also adopted new rules for emotional support animals
American Airlines announced Monday new restrictions for emotional support animals on flights, joining other major carriers that are tightening the leash on onboard comfort pets.
According to the new guidelines issued by the world's largest airline, American no longer recognizes goats, ferrets, insects, snakes, hedgehogs, amphibians, reptiles, rodents, spiders and sugar gliders as emotional support animals. The airline said non-household birds such as "farm poultry, waterfowl, game birds and birds of prey” as well as "animals with tusks, horns or hooves" will also be banned from boarding flights as comfort pets.
Citing a 40 percent increase in passengers bringing animals in the cabin from 2016 to 2017, the Fort Worth, Texas—based company adopted new documentation rules for emotional support pets.
To travel with an approved emotional support animal in the cabin, passengers must fill out a form at least 48 hours before their scheduled flight and provide the name and contact information of their mental health professional who can attest to the need of a service animal, American Airlines said. The pre-clearance will now include a documentation validation by American Airlines from the mental health professional.
American said it will have procedures in place for emergency travel booked within 48 hours of a departure.
The form also requires that the passenger assure the airline their animal will not block the seats or the aisles of the cabin, and will not threaten the health and safety of other passengers. On flights over eight hours, passengers must provide documentation assuring the airline that their animal will no defecate onboard the plane “or do so in a way that doesn’t create a health or sanitation issue."
The new policy takes effect with tickets issued on or after July 1.
"Prior to enacting these changes to our animal policy, American met with a number of disability groups to get their input, including American Association of People with Disabilities, Paralyzed Veterans of America, American Council for the Blind and My Blind Spot," the airline wrote in a blog post. "At American, we want to have policies and procedures in place that protect our team members and our customers who have a real need for a trained service or support animal. We appreciate the dialogue and partnership we have with these organizations."
Federal law allows passengers to bring animals into the cabin that provide emotional support or assistance to fliers with disabilities free of charge, according to The Associated Press.
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that it is considering rules to “address the appropriate definition of a service animal,” and seeking public input online.
But as airlines grapple with a surge of emotional support animals brought in the cabin and increased reports of animal-related incidents on board, many aren't waiting for federal regulations.
Earlier this year, United Airlines announced new rules for emotional support animals. The updated policy includes a vaccination form signed by a veterinarian and assurance from the the vet that the animal isn't a health or safety threat to other people.
United's changes mirror those implemented by Delta Airlines. In January, the Atlanta, Georgia-based company unveiled tighter rules for passengers flying with emotional-support animals.
"The rise in serious incidents involving animals in flight leads us to believe that the lack of regulation in both health and training screening for these animals is creating unsafe conditions across U.S. air travel,” John Laughter, Delta’s senior vice president for corporate safety, security and compliance, said in a news release. "As a leader in safety, we worked with our Advisory Board on Disability to find a solution that supports those customers with a legitimate need for these animals, while prioritizing a safe and consistent travel experience."
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Need for the Bike
Translated and with an introduction by Allan Stoekl
A book like no other, Frenchman Paul Fournel’s Need for the Bike conducts readers into a very personal world of communication and connection whose center is the bicycle, and where all people and things pass by way of the bike. In compact and suggestive prose, Fournel conveys the experience of cycling—from the initial charm of early outings to the dramas of the devoted cyclist.
An extended meditation on cycling as a practice of life, the book recalls a country doctor who will not anesthetize the young Fournel after he impales himself on a downtube shifter, speculates about the difference between animals that would like to ride bikes (dogs, for instance) and those that would prefer to watch (cows, marmots), and reflects on the fundamental absurdity of turning over the pedals mile after excruciating mile. At the same time, Fournel captures the sound, smell, feel, and language of the reality and history of cycling, in the mountains, in the city, escaping the city, in groups, alone, suffering, exhausted, exhilarated.
In his attention to the pleasures of cycling, to the specific “grain” of different cycling experiences, and to the inscription of these experiences in the body’s cycling memory, Fournel portrays cycling as a descriptive universe, colorful, lyrical, inclusive, exclusive, complete.
Purchase the audio edition.
Paul Fournel is a member of Oulipo, a collective of avant-garde writers whose works focus on the problems and puzzles of language. He is presently the cultural attaché at the French Embassy in Cairo. Allan Stoekl is a professor of French at Pennsylvania State University, the author and editor of a number of books, and the translator of Maurice Blanchot’s The Most High (Nebraska 1996).
"Few sportswriters fancy themselves members of the literary avant-garde, but Frenchman Paul Fournel is the real deal. In his carefully cadenced prose poem Need for the Bike, translated by Allan Stoekl, he shares a passion for the sport matched only by his love of language."—Bicycling
"An eloquent, whimsical and amusing account of a lifetime's cycling moments and feelings. . . . This is a great book, and a happy celebration of cycling."—Velo Vision
“To review this hugely rewarding book is to attempt the impossible. So I urge you to buy it and discover for yourself how French author Paul Fournel has expressed so beautifully and with such humour what many of us struggle to articulate when attempting to explain our love of cycling. The title, Need for the Bike, is so apt.”—Cycling Weekly
"For those of you struggling to explain to others what it is about cycling that so fires your fuse, Need For The Bike is one of a handful of books which you should consider gifting to those who just don't get what it is you get out of life on two-wheels. But make sure to read it yourself first. You'll be well rewarded for the time you give it."—Podium Cafe
"Mr. Fournel takes us inside his helmet for a passionate tour of his knowledge and emotions from more than 40 years as a French cyclist. . . . This book does a wonderful job of covering a big subject, from the emotion of his first ride to the soul searching of a weekend warrior who realizes his strongest miles are behind him. . . . This is the perfect book for either accomplished cyclists or their significant others who could never quite figure out the bike thing."—The Dallas Morning News
"A fascinating mix of bicycling memories, observations, and experiences the author has gathered during a lifetime of cycling. . . . This very personal book, doled in short, easily digestible doses, packs a meal that ultimately satisfies deeply."—ForeWord
“Fournal is a philosopher of the mentalité and physiology of biking. . . . This French work is vital to the literate cyclist’s library.”—Omaha Pedalers Bicycle Club Newsletter
"A nice mix and match of memories and insights gathered by the author in a lifetime on the bike."—Harvey Frommer, sportsology.net
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Amusing Hollywood Squares Answers — Ned Martin’s Amused
These great questions and answers are from the days when Hollywood Squares’ game show responses were spontaneous, not scripted, as they are now!
Q: Paul, what is a good reason for pounding meat?
A: Paul Lynde: Loneliness!
(The audience laughed so long and so hard it took up almost 15 minutes off the show!)
Q: If you’re going to make a parachute jump, at least how high should you be
A: Charley Weaver: Three days of steady drinking should do it.
Q: True or False, a pea can last as long as 5,000 years…
A: George Gobel: Boy, it sure seems that way sometimes.
Q: You’ve been having trouble going to sleep. Are you probably a man or a woman?
A: Don Knotts: That’s what’s been keeping me awake.
Q: According to Cosmopolitan, if you meet a stranger at a party and you think that he is attractive, is it okay to come out and ask him if he’s married?
A: Rose Marie: No wait until morning.
Q: Which of your five senses tends to diminish as you get older?
A: Charley Weaver: My sense of decency..
Q: What are ‘Do It,’ ‘I Can Help,’ and ‘I Can’t Get Enough’?
A: George Gobel: I don’t know, but it’s coming from the next apartment.
Q: As you grow older, do you tend to gesture more or less with your hands while talking?
A: Rose Marie: You ask me one more growing old question Peter, and I’ll give you a gesture you’ll never forget.
Q: Paul, why do Hell’s Angels wear leather?
A: Paul Lynde: Because chiffon wrinkles too easily.
Q: Charley, you’ve just decided to grow strawberries. Are you going to get any during the first year?
A: Charley Weaver: Of course not, I’m too busy growing strawberries.
Q: In bowling, what’s a perfect score?
A: Rose Marie: Ralph, the pin boy.
Q: During a tornado, are you safer in the bedroom or in the closet?
A: Rose Marie: Unfortunately Peter, I’m always safe in the bedroom.
Q: Can boys join the Camp Fire Girls?
A: Marty Allen: Only after lights out.
Q: When you pat a dog on its head he will wag his tail. What will a goose do?
A: Paul Lynde: Make him bark?
Q: If you were pregnant for two years, what would you give birth to?
A: Paul Lynde: Whatever it is, it would never be afraid of the dark..
Q: According to Ann Landers, is there anything wrong with getting into the habit of kissing a lot of people?
A: Charley Weaver: It got me out of the army.
Q: Back in the old days, when Great Grandpa put horseradish on his head, what was he trying to do?
A: George Gobel: Get it in his mouth.
Q: Jackie Gleason recently revealed that he firmly believes in them and has actually seen them on at least two occasions. What are they?
A: Charley Weaver: His feet.
Q: According to Ann Landers, what are two things you should never do in bed?
A: Paul Lynde: Point and laugh
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What Is to Be Done: Political Engagement and Saving the Planet
Author(s): Barry Jones
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A sequel to the prescient bestseller, first published in 1982, that alerted the public to the likely impacts of information technologies and the emergence of a post-industrial society. When Sleepers, Wake!was first released in Australia, it immediately became influential around the world: it was read by Deng Xiaoping and Bill Gates; was published in China, Japan, South Korea, and Sweden; and led to the author being the first Australian minister invited to address a G-7 summit meeting, held in Canada in 1985. Now its author, the polymath and former politician Barry Jones, turns his attention to what has happened since -- especially to work, class, social relationships, and climate in the digital age -- and to the challenges faced by increasingly fragile democracies and public institutions. Jones sees climate change as the greatest problem of our time, especially because political leaders are incapable of dealing with complex, long-term issues of such magnitude. Meanwhile, technologies such as the smartphone and the ubiquity of social media have reinforced the realm of the personal. This has weakened our sense of, or empathy with, 'the other', the remote, the unfamiliar, and all but destroyed our sense of community, of being members of broad, inclusive groups. In the post-truth era, politicians invent 'facts' and ignore or deny the obvious, while business and the media are obsessed with marketing and consumption for the short term. What Is to Be Done is a long-awaited update on such challenges of modernity.
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Terry Collins is a big Curtis Granderson fan
Curtis Granderson #3 of the New York Mets follows through on his first inning home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 in the Queens borough of New York City. Credit: Jim McIsaac
By Mark Herrmann mark.herrmann@newsday.com @markpherrmann August 5, 2017 9:49 PM
Curtis Granderson had a full day, which included all kinds of highlights and, of course, no complaints. He hit a home run, walked twice, stole a base, made a good running catch and made a heads-up play for a rare rightfield-to-shortstop forceout to retire a runner at second base.
His status with the Mets is unclear at best, but his manager believes Granderson will give only his best for as long as he is here.
“Well, Curtis Granderson has been nothing but professional since the day we signed him,” said Terry Collins, who has used the rightfielder sparingly since Yoenis Cespedes returned from the disabled list. “I’m sure he was this way with Detroit and was this way with the Yankees. He never says boo about not playing. He just shows up and gets ready to play. Today was another example of what he can do. He got ready to play, he’s facing a lefty, it doesn’t faze him. He just comes and plays. It’s nice to have him around here.”
After the game, Granderson appeared as part of a Faith Day panel on the field along with teammates Steven Matz and Brandon Nimmo and the Times Square Church choir.
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A first for Walker
Neil Walker played first base for the first time in the major leagues when he moved from second as part of a double switch that took Wilmer Flores out of the game. Walker said he took ground balls at the position during his minor-league rehab assignment. “Being on the right side of the infield is not too difficult for a guy who has played second base,” Walker said, adding that he used the first baseman’s glove he shares with Flores. Strangely, he had no plays, not even a putout on a ground ball.
Michael Conforto’s home run in the first inning was his 22nd of the season and his fifth as a leadoff batter. It extended his hitting streak to nine games . . . The Mets hit three first-inning home runs for the fifth time in franchise history . . . Dodgers starter Rich Hill, the National League pitcher of the month for July and a former Long Island Duck, went five innings and allowed no runs and two hits after the first . . . Cespedes has only 30 runs batted in, and only six at Citi Field.
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Watch: Manic Street Preachers Launch Wales Euro 2016 Anthem
By Tom Roddy On 5/12/16 at 6:39 AM EDT
Wales players at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, October 13, 2015. Manic Street Preachers have released an anthem for Wales' Euro 2016 challenge. Stu Forster/Getty
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Manic Street Preachers have launched an official anthem to Wales' Euro 2016 challenge in France next month.
The video, produced and directed by Kieran Evans, features the entire Wales squad at its training center at The Vale Hotel, singing and dancing along with the band.
It begins with footage of the moment Wales clinched qualification to the European Championships in France, the nation's first major tournament in 50 years, which kicks off on June 10.
Profits from the single, called "Together Stronger (C'Mon Wales)" will go to the Welsh charities Princes Gate Trust and Tenovus Cancer Care.
The lyrics also pay tribute to Gary Speed, the former Wales international who died in 2011. James Dean Bradfield, Manic Street Preachers' frontman, sings: "Let's not forget Gary Speed. He wears his heart on his sleeve."
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Connecticut's 'Dreamers': Helping to shape the face of immigration reform
The issue of immigration reform is red hot on Capitol Hill and the face of reform has been young people like Patricia Barron, an undocumented immigrant from Uruguay who has learned to lobby like a pro.
Barron, 27, spotted Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., a key player in the immigration debate, when she was in Washington last month with a group of young immigrant advocates from Connecticut.
She said she stopped Ryan by asking him to pose with her for a photo, giving colleagues with more lobbying experience a chance to pitch this GOP leader who ran for vice president in the last election.
"Nobody was approaching him and I said, 'Somebody should approach him and we have to do it quickly,'" Barron said. "(Ryan) gave us his word that he is on our side."
The mobilization of immigrant youth was born years ago in the effort to win congressional approval of the DREAM Act that would help undocumented students gain legal status.
But now these young people are on Capitol Hill more frequently, in greater numbers and on a larger mission -- the overhaul of the nation's immigration laws.
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Meriden Hyundai car donation raises $24K for Wallingford school groups
A Meriden car dealer has helped raise money for 30 clubs and organizations affiliated with the Wallingford school system.
Meriden Hyundai donated a 2017 Hyundai Elantra to the school district and, from late last year through the end of May, members of the clubs and organizations have been selling raffle tickets at $10 each. Ed Arun, business manager for the Wallingford school district, said that $24,070 was raised through the raffle.
“Any club or organization affiliated with the school system was able to sell tickets,” Arun said. The percentage of raffle proceeds each of the 30 organizations got was based upon the number of tickets that its members sold, he said.
“It was very nice of them to do this,” Arun said of Meriden Hyundai.
A New Haven woman, Ann Marie McGee, won the car, he said. McGee took ownership of the vehicle this month.
Tod Moynihan, who owns the dealership along with Bob Doyle, said Meriden Hyundai has donated about a half dozen cars for benefit raffles in the past.
“But we had never done it in Wallingford and it is definitely a community that has given us strong support,” Moynihan said.
Moynihan said he was pleased how well the contest and the dealership’s donation has been received.
“I like that the money is going directly to the individual groups,” he said. “And it’s good PR for us. We get a really good response from it.”
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Pope Bendict XVI considered quitting for months, couldn't travel
In this photo provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Mons. Franco Comaldo, left, a pope aide, looks at Pope Benedict XVI as he reads a document in Latin where he announces his resignation, during a meeting of Vatican cardinals, at the Vatican, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013. Benedict XVI announced Monday that he would resign Feb. 28 - the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. The decision sets the stage for a conclave to elect a new pope before the end of March. (AP Photo/L'Osservatore Romano, ho)AP
BERLIN (AP) -- The pope's brother, Georg Ratzinger, says the pontiff had been advised by his doctor not to take any more transatlantic trips and had been considering stepping down for months.
Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday that he would resign Feb. 28.
Talking from his home in Regensburg to the news agency dpa, Georg Ratzinger said his brother was having increasing difficulty walking and that his resignation was part of a "natural process."
"His age is weighing on him," the 89-year-old said of his 85-year-old brother. "At this age my brother wants more rest."
Georg Ratzinger did not answer his telephone for calls seeking further comment.
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Yankees pound Price, Tigers in 13-4 rout
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DETROIT >> Jacoby Ellsbury turned as if to start his swing and then crumpled to the ground after David Price’s pitch caught him square in the chest.
With temperatures in the 30s in downtown Detroit, this was no way to begin the game.
“It felt like a frozen snowball or something, going at 93,” Ellsbury said.
Ellsbury shook off the pain and went to first base, and Price’s problems were only beginning. The New York Yankees scored six runs off him in the first inning amid swirling snow flurries, and they went on to a 13-4 rout of the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
Price (1-1) allowed eight runs and 10 hits in 2 1-3 innings, his second straight terrible start against the Yankees. Detroit has lost back-to-back games for the first time this season.
Price said he stayed in the dugout after being pulled, instead of retreating to the warmth of the Detroit clubhouse.
“You throw the ball as bad as I did and you give up more runs than you get outs, you don’t deserve to come up here,” Price said. “That’s why I stayed out there.”
The New York Yankees celebrate their 13-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.Carlos Osorio — The Associated Press
Adam Warren (1-1) allowed four runs in the bottom of the first, walking four of the first five batters he faced, but he was fine after that. He ended up allowing five hits in 5 2-3 innings, and New York kept padding its lead.
Mark Teixeira homered for the Yankees (8-7), who moved above .500 for the first time this year.
Gregorio Petit hit a three-run double during that first inning, when Price threw 51 pitches on a 38-degree night at Comerica Park.
“I’m sure I was warmer than the players,” New York manager Joe Girardi said. “I can wear as much as I want. I don’t have to really worry about moving too much. It was a chilly night. You’re watching snow in the first inning. ... Our guys handled it well.”
Price allowed eight runs in the third inning of a game against the Yankees last August. They jumped on him from the start Wednesday. The Detroit left-hander hit Ellsbury to start the game, and Brian McCann later opened the scoring with a bases-loaded single.
Price struck out Carlos Beltran for the second out, but Chase Headley followed with an RBI single, and Petit’s bases-clearing double made it 5-0.
Ellsbury added a run-scoring single before Price finally got Chris Young — the 11th batter of the inning — on a flyout.
While all that was going on, snow flurries in downtown Detroit intensified a bit, making for an unusual spectacle of white flakes drifting around above the field.
“It was tough,” Warren said. “I think you just kind of have to learn how to pitch out there and find a way to get some feeling in your hands and on the ball.”
The snow went away after a while, and the Tigers went through their whole batting order in the bottom of the first. Warren issued a bases-loaded walk to J.D. Martinez, and after Yoenis Cespedes hit an RBI single, Nick Castellanos brought another run in by grounding into a force play.
Alex Avila’s run-scoring single made it 6-4, but Jose Iglesias popped out to end the inning. It was the first time both teams sent at least nine men to the plate in the same inning since Sept. 28, 2014, according to STATS. The Yankees and Boston Red Sox did it in the seventh that day.
POURING IT ON
Beltran and Headley hit back-to-back RBI triples in the second, and Didi Gregorius hit a two-run double in the fourth. Teixeira’s fifth homer of the season was a three-run shot off Al Alburquerque in the seventh.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Yankees: LHP Chris Capuano (right quadriceps) struck out one in two hitless innings against Toronto minor leaguers in his first extended spring training game. “No problems,” Capuano said. “A little rusty with the pitches.” Capuano, expected back in mid-May, threw 18 of 24 pitches for strikes. ... RHP Jared Burton (strained lat) allowed one hit during a scoreless inning in his second extended spring game.
Tigers: RHP Joe Nathan (strained right elbow) left his rehab outing with Triple-A Toledo after pitching less than an inning. “He felt a pop on a fastball,” Detroit manager Brad Ausmus said. “The first two hitters went well, then he felt it, thought maybe it was scar tissue, tried to throw another (practice) pitch but it didn’t go so well.” Ausmus said after the game the team would hold off on making any announcement about Nathan.
New York RHP Masahiro Tanaka (2-1) takes the mound in the series finale Thursday against Detroit RHP Anibal Sanchez (1-2).
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Anne Bass home invasion trial goes to jury
Randall Beach
March 21, 2012 Updated: July 27, 2017 5:45 a.m.
NEW HAVEN -- After prosecutors and defense attorneys rested their cases Wednesday in the federal trial of Emanuel Nicolescu, both sides made closing arguments presenting starkly different versions of what happened at Anne Bass' estate during a violent home invasion.
The 12 jurors are scheduled to begin deliberations Thursday morning.
If he is convicted, Nicolescu, 31, of Ridgewood, N.Y., could face a prison sentence of up to 50 years. He is charged with attempting to interfere with commerce by extortion, conspiracy and possession of a stolen vehicle.
Defense attorneys Audrey Felsen and Bruce Koffsky rested their case without presenting any witnesses. When U.S. District Judge Mark R. Kravitz asked Nicolescu if he wanted to testify or remain silent, Nicolescu stood and replied, "Remain silent."
Prosecutors allege Nicolescu was among three masked men who tied up Bass and Julian Lethbridge for five to six hours, demanding $8.5 million and threatening they would die from a deadly virus if they didn't cooperate. The men left without the money.
Assistant U.S. Attorney David Novick began the closing arguments by listing six "primary keys" of Nicolescu's alleged participation in the crime, which occurred April 15 and 16, 2007, in South Kent.
One of those "keys" is Nicolescu's knowledge of the property, as he was Bass' house manager for two months in 2006.
The second key, according to Novick, is Nicolescu's close relationship with other men the prosecutors believe participated in the crime, especially Michael Kennedy. He changed his name from Nicolae Helerea.
Kennedy, who was Nicolescu's roommate in 2006, is believed to have fled to his native Romania, also Nicolescu's birth country. Only Nicolescu has been arrested for the crime.
Novick cited cell phone records showing many calls between the phones owned by Kennedy and Nicolescu on the days around the home invasion.
Another "primary key," Novick said, is the knife connected with the crime. That knife was given to Nicolescu by his future father-in-law.
Novick also cited DNA profiles found in the Jeep stolen from Bass' property during the crime. A state DNA expert testified Nicolescu cannot be eliminated as a contributor to swab samples taken from the steering wheel and windshield wiper lever.
In addition, Novick said Nicolescu exhibited guilt by leaving America shortly after giving a DNA sample to investigators in the fall of 2010. When he returned in January 2011, arriving in Chicago, he was arrested.
But Felsen told jurors, "Manny did not flee." She said he had "a good job, a good life" in America, traveled to Romania for a few months, then returned.
As for Nicolescu's alleged presence in the Bass home in April 2007, Felsen said, "There's no evidence, none."
She said the Jeep was tested for DNA after it had sat in a parking lot for five days with its windows down.
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QUINNIPIAC HOCKEY: Bobcats shut out Brown again, sweep series
Chip Malafronte, Register Staff
March 5, 2011 Updated: July 28, 2017 1:55 a.m.
HAMDEN -- It's not often a goaltender who pitches a shutout finds himself replaced and on the bench the very next night. In the playoffs? It almost never happens.Coaches typically ride the hot hand as far as it takes them.
But Quinnipiac coach Rand Pecknold had no reservations in starting sophomore Eric Hartzell for Game 2 of the ECAC Hockey first-round playoff series Saturday against Brown, despite junior Dan Clarke's shutout victory a night earlier.
Then again, Pecknold didn't have much choice. He told his goaltenders early in the week that Clarke would start the first game and Hartzell the second against Brown, and there was no chance he'd go back on his word.
Yet Hartzell came through with a shutout of his own, making 26 saves as the eight-seeded Bobcats got goals from four different players to sweep No. 9 Brown with a 4-0 victory before 2,109 at the TD Bank Sports Center.
Quinnipiac (15-13-8) advances to the quarterfinal round for the sixth straight season, and will be on the road against an opponent to be determined. The Bobcats won't face top-seed Union, as No. 10 Harvard swept No. 7 Clarkson. As the lower seed, Harvard must face a higher seed than Quinnipiac.
The Bobcats could be at either No. 2 Yale, No. 3 Dartmouth or No. 4 Cornell depending on tonight's results. Both Rensselaer-Colgate and St. Lawrence-Princeton are playing series-deciding third games tonight.
No matter whom the opponent, Quinnipiac is brimming with confidence after becoming only the second team to hold an opponent scoreless in an ECAC playoff series, and the first to do it with two different goalies.
"It's a little unorthodox," Pecknold said. "But we made the decision on Tuesday. Usually, I wait to tell the goalies until the day before the game. The previous week, we actually told them on Sunday that they would each get a game and it worked, so we went with it again. I don't know if I want to do that all the time because it does open yourself up (to second-guessing) but we trust both of them."
Hartzell had been the everyday goalie since early December, but Clarke earned his way back into the rotation with two solid appearances in the final two weekends of the regular season. Hartzell, watching Clarke perform at a high level from the bench on Friday, said he wasn't trying to outdo Clarke Saturday. It just so happened both wound up on the winning end of 4-0 victories.
"When it's your time to play, it's your time to play," Hartzell said. "You prepare the exact same way every game. Clarkie did a great job and got a shutout, and I matched it tonight."
The last team to advance in the playoffs without allowing a goal was Brown in 2009 against Harvard.
"No goals allowed was key, and we're really proud of that defensively as a core and as a team," said defenseman Zach Hansen, who scored his second goal in two nights and added an assist. "It kind of seemed (Brown) was kind of flat both nights, but we had a goal in mind; two wins and a sweep."
Quinnipiac, which had an apparent Jeremy Langlois goal in the first period disallowed because the referee ruled it was preceded by a hand pass, cashed in twice early in the second.
On a power play, Hansen sent a pass across the blue line to fellow defenseman Zach Currie, and Currie blasted a one-timer past Mike Clemente at 35 seconds. Two minutes later Langlois scored a hustle goal, beating a defender wide and converting a shot from the slot to give the Bobcats a 2-0 lead.
Hansen and Ben Arnt scored third-period goals to help put the game away.
"When you score four goals and don't let in any, your confidence is going to get better," Hartzell said.
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UCONN MEN'S BASKETBALL: Source says Alex Oriakhi is considering transferring
David Borges, Register Staff
March 21, 2012 Updated: Aug. 16, 2017 11:32 p.m.
Connecticut's Alex Oriakhi, right, drives against West Virginia's Dominique Rutledge during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)AP
Alex Oriakhi has asked for a release from his scholarship and is considering transferring from UConn, according to a source.
Oriakhi, a 6-foot-9 junior forward, met with UConn head coach Jim Calhoun on Tuesday and asked for his release on Wednesday morning. He will explore his options,but it's certainly not definite that he will end up transferring.
The Connecticut Post orginally reported Oriakhi's desire to transfer, quoting his father, Alex Sr.: "Alex will transfer because of the NCAA tournament next year."
Despite a disappointing 2011-12 season, Oriakhi should generate plenty of interest, particularly if he doesn't have to sit out a year. In fact, other coaches have already been inquiring UConn about Oriakhi.
UConn is currently barred from participating in the 2013 NCAA tournament (or NIT, CBI, CIT) due to poor APR scores in recent years. That could change, pending appeal or changes in the Committee on Academic Performance's current APR schedule.
If it doesn't change, Oriakhi can transfer to any school without sitting out a season. Any player entering his final season of eligibility can transfer without sitting out a year if his team is banned from postseason play, per NCAA rules.
UConn won't likely know its 2013 postseason fate until late-April or early-May. If UConn is eligible for next year's NCAA tourney, Oriakhi would have to sit out a year if he transfers.
After averaging nearly 10 points and nine rebounds a game two years ago, his averages dipped to 6.7 points and 4.8 rebounds this season. Oriakhi never really meshed with 6-10 freshman center Andre Drummond.
In UConn's season-ending loss to Iowa State Thursday night, Oriakhi had just two points and three rebounds in 23 minutes and endured Calhoun's wrath on the bench for much of the contest.
"Next (expletive) jump shot by a 6-5 guy, get out of the gym!" Calhoun yelled at him at one point.
The prior week, Alex's mother, Angela, told the Register that Alex "loves Coach Calhoun to death" and that he wasn't planning on going anywhere else.
On Wednesday afternonn, Anglea Oriakhi she had yet to talk to her son about whether or not he was transferring.
"Whatever he wants to do, I'm going to support him," she said.
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Media Maneuvers: McClatchy to Rescue in Youngstown; GateHouse, Gannett Near Merger; What's to Like at Instagram?
Fri., Jul. 19, 2019
By Steve Barnes
McClatchy will help to fill in the gap being left behind by the closure of The Vindicator, Youngstown, Ohio’s daily newspaper. The paper is set to stop publishing on Aug. 31. The Compass Experiment, a joint initiative between McClatchy and Google with the aim of developing “essential and sustainable local digital news models,” says it will launch a digital news outlet in Youngstown this fall. The company will have a website as its main product and will experiment with publishing frequency and alternative projects. McClatchy will have full editorial control of the outlet, which it will own. In addition, ProPublica announced that it is opening up a spot in its Local Reporting Network for a local news organization to cover accountability issues in Youngstown. These moves are part of what appears to be a trend of tech companies, donors, regulators and advocacy groups that are working to address the growing number of “news deserts” in the U.S. According to a University of North Carolina study, between 1,300 and 1,400 communities that had newspapers of their own in 2004 now have no dedicated news coverage.
Gannett and GateHouse Media, the two largest newspaper chains in the U.S. by circulation, are moving ahead with their plans to merge, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. The report says that the companies are working to negotiate a cash-and-stock deal in which Fortress Investment Group, GateHouse’s parent company, would likely purchase Gannett, with GateHouse chief executive Mike Reed assuming control of the combined entity. GateHouse, which is known for slashing costs at the papers it acquires, currently owns nearly 700 papers, 156 of them dailies. In addition to USA Today, Gannett owns more than 100 daily papers and 1,000 weekly papers. Gannett recently spurned a takeover attempt by hedge fund-owned MNG Enterprises and is also said to have considered a deal with Tribune Publishing Co.
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The main Orthodox churches in Syria are the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, which is Arab and uses the Arab liturgy, the Syrian Orthodox Patriarchate (Oriental), and the Armenian Apostolic Church, also Oriental. There are six Catholic rites: Melkite, Armenian, Syrian, Maronite, Latin and Chaldean. The Ancient Church of the East (Assyrian) is also present, and is part of the WCC through its patriarchate in the USA. The main Protestant churches are the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon, and the Union of Evangelical Armenian Churches.
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‘Do you need help?’ Alert waitress saves abused boy, police say
By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
A waitress told police that she knew something was wrong during one of her shifts.
She had an 11-year-old boy sitting at one of her tables at Mrs. Potato Resturant in Orlando, Florida, who was not allowed to order anything to eat. She then noticed the preteen had bruises on his arms and face.
That’s when waitress Flavaine Carvalho jumped into action, writing “Do you need help?” on a piece of paper and holding up so his parents couldn’t see, WFTV reported.
SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING: An Orlando waitress saw a family withholding food from a boy at a table. She noticed bruises on his body and created this sign to secretly ask the child if he needed help. When he signaled "Yes" she called us. The stepfather & mother were arrested. pic.twitter.com/hJNT1nm0vI
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 14, 2021
She told police she tried three times before the boy signaled “yes” to her.
Carvalho called the police who arrested the boy’s stepfather, Timothy Wilson II, on one count of third-degree child abuse, WFTV reported.
Detectives said the boy told them that Wilson hit him with his fists, a broom and a back scratcher.
The boy also told police that he was regularly prevented from eating as a form of punishment, WFTV reported.
Wilson was arrested again after the investigation and now faces multiple counts of aggravated child abuse and child neglect.
The boy’s mother, Kristen Swann, told them she knew about the abuse but did not get medical care for her son, WFTV reported.
She has been charged with two counts of child neglect.
Waitress helps child Timothy Wilson II and Kristen Swann both face charges after a waitress noticed a boy who wasn't allowed to order food and who also had bruises on his face and arms. (Orlando Police Department)
Police credit Carvalho for saving the child from what they called “dangerous abuse.”
“By saying something when she saw something, Ms. Carvalho displayed courage and care for a child she had never even met before, and we’re proud someone like Ms. Carvalho lives and works in our community,” police said in a statement to WFTV.
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DA'WAH PROJECTS
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Members of Nottingham Islam Information Point purchased the old Moulders Arms Pub in Radford, Nottingham and have now turned it into a lively community centre serving Muslims and non-Muslims. We are offering many services and activities utilising all four floors of the building. The floors are currently used as follows:-
Basement - Youth Centre
Ground Floor - Islamic Exhibition & Gallery and Sister's Lounge
First Floor - Arabic & Islamic School
Loft - Da'wah Stock Room
The different kinds of Services, Activities and Facilities we are offering are as follows:-
Weekend Youth Centre, Homework Club, Islamic Classes and Lectures, Qur'anic & Arabic School, Ladies Activities (Social Programs & Classes, Parent-Toddler Sessions, Pampering Sessions, Cooking & Baking, ESOL Courses, Creche), Islamic Education for non-Muslims, Islamic Workshops, Islamic Library, Outreach Hub for new Muslims (Marriage, Hijama and Hajj Services), Soup Kitchens, Shower facility for the Homeless and Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation (Advice & Support).
The address to the centre is:-
Nottingham Islam Information Centre - 1 Bovill Street, Radford, Nottingham. NG7 3PG.
Update on the Da'wah Centre (18/07/15)
Expansion of the Youth Centre (21/08/15)
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contact@nottinghamislam.com
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NVIDIA Ansel: Revolutionizing Screenshot Capture For GeForce GTX Gamers
By Andrew Burnes on May 06, 2016 | Featured Stories NVIDIA Ansel GeForce GTX 1080 Pascal
Game photography is undeniably a new art form - screenshots can be posed and framed, and those with a great eye will select the best scenes and most beautiful vistas, just as a real world photographer would. The very best screenshots from famous game photographers like Duncan Harris, James Pollock, Leonardo Sang and Joshua Taylor are shown in exhibitions, printed and framed, and admired by millions of gamers online.
Many of us would love to take similar screenshots, and try as we might we simply can't work around the limitations of traditional game capture - views and camera angles can't be changed, enemies continue to attack, and you can only capture a generic shot with the HUD visible.
Professional game photographers are able to overcome these limitations with exclusive access to developers' internal game builds, custom tools built specially for their work, and the very best computer hardware.
An example of the tools and processes Dead End Thrills uses to create his stunning screenshots, which have in the past been printed and displayed at art exhibitions.
That changes now however with the introduction of NVIDIA Ansel, a revolutionary, accessible game capture tool built in cooperation with leading game developers.
Simply put, Ansel enables you to make and capture your own unique and personally-framed screenshots via an easy-to-use user interface, on NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics cards.
Within Ansel there are numerous functions, features and modes, detailed below, that help you take amazing screenshots.
Free Camera - Compose Your Shot, Anywhere, From Any Angle
Start your game photography career by activating Ansel, at which time the game will be paused, and a freecam enabled, allowing you to compose your scene and take unlimited high-quality shots until you achieve that perfect image. In other words, you can escape the confines of a game’s first or third person camera and take a screenshot from any angle, until you have the perfect shot.
Roll, zoom, and reposition - do whatever you like to achieve the perfect game photo that real-life photographers may only get once in a lifetime. With this functionality Ansel instantly overcomes the limitations of traditional game capture, enabling you to capture any type of screenshot you can imagine.
Game developers, of course, will have the ability to restrict camera movement in multi-player games so Ansel users don’t gain an unfair advantage through use of the feature.
Super Resolution - Capture Every Detail With Gigapixel Images
Once you’ve positioned and framed your shot, simply select “High Resolution” in the Ansel in-game overlay and you can capture screenshots tens of thousands of pixels in size.
These super resolution screenshots can be viewed in Irfanview and other applications, and shared online via file sharing sites, forums, or any other service that supports the uploading of large files.
But why would you want to capture screenshots at super resolutions tens of thousands of pixels in size? Well, the resulting screenshot is almost entirely free of aliasing, detail is significantly sharper and clear, crops of any part of the screenshot are at maximum fidelity levels, and screenshots can be downsampled to lower resolutions for wall prints, posters, or super high-quality desktop wallpapers.
By saving at such a high resolution you can view incredible amounts of detail in games - take The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt screenshot below, for instance. In that image, Geralt of Rivia’s eye is less than a pixel in size, yet we can zoom in and see his eye and entire face in full detail. Below Geralt is another room that players pass through at the start of the game - by zooming in there we can read the words in the books in full detail.
Download the original 46080x25920, 1.7GB screenshot here.
Post-Process Filters - Adjust The Look & Mood Of Your Favorite Games
If you want to tweak the look, feel and mood of your screenshot before saving, Ansel includes brightness, vignette, sketch, color enhancer, and special FX options for tweaking the image. Moreover, Ansel allows users to create and share their own special FX filters, as they currently do for ReShade and other post-process applications.
OpenEXR Capture - Capture In The Widest Color Spectrum For HDR Images & Color Tweaking
Export Ansel screenshots in Industrial Light & Magic’s OpenEXR format; enabling you to choose your camera exposure as a post-process, and adjust colors and levels without common banding artifacts. Use any popular image editing tools such as Adobe’s Photoshop.
360 Capture - Snap 360-Degree Panorama Photos In Mono and Stereo For Desktop & Virtual Reality Applications
360 degree video, Google Cardboard, and Virtual Reality are all in the news right now - 360 degree film and photo capture solutions are being sold by leading firms, and the results enjoyed by millions of people on YouTube, Google Photos, and other services. Additionally, there are tens of millions of high resolution phones are compatible with Google's entry-level Google Cardboard VR solution, and Virtual Reality headsets from HTC, Oculus VR and Samsung are all on sale.
With Ansel you can create screenshots for these services and devices, with full 360 degree stereo views - simply select the 360゜ you wish to use in Ansel, and follow the instructions on our NVIDIA Ansel technology page to share and view the images on the web, in Google Cardboard, and in Virtual Reality headsets. It's that easy.
For additional 360゜ and Virtual Reality 360゜screenshots, visit our tech page.
For Cardboard users, we've released the NVIDIA VR Viewer bundled with Ansel 360 Capture screenshots that you can view today. Download the app and check it out!
NVIDIA's Ansel, A Revolutionary Game Photography Tool, Coming Soon
Our revolutionary Ansel technology is coming soon to a number of top games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Epic Games' Fortnite, Paragon and Unreal Tournament, Cyan Worlds' Obduction, Thekla’s The Witness, Boss Key Productions’ Lawbreakers, Ubisoft’s Tom Clancy’s The Division, and the highly-anticipated No Man’s Sky from Hello Games.
Whether you want to capture standard screenshots, freecam screenshots, super high resolution screenshots, Instagram-style edited screenshots, or even 360゜web and VR screenshots, NVIDIA's Ansel can do it all.
Show your creativity, your humor, your sense of style, and maybe even become the next professional game photographer, wowing the world with stunningly composed screenshots worthy of display in an art gallery and on enthusiasts' walls.
Anything’s possible with Ansel, and it will all be available for GeForce GTX gamers.
For further Ansel news, stay tuned to GeForce.com.
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How to Grow Some Sunshine in Your Yard and Feed the Birds in the Process
Tips for growing native sunflowers to attract wildlife
Thomas A. Lewis
LIKE PEOPLE, birds can be connoisseurs; they're often fussy about what they eat. But one group of plants seems to have broad appeal for a wide range of feathered species: "Sunflowers are a great choice for planting to attract birds to your yard," says Spencer Tomb, a botany professor at Kansas State University who has conducted considerable research on the bold blossoming plants. "The creatures like the seeds so much that they eat them all long before cold weather comes."
A native to North America, the sunflower was taken to Europe (along with tobacco and corn) by the earliest New World explorers. As a result, the first European settlers who arrived in Massachusetts and Virginia in the early 1600s were already familiar with the big yellow flowers they saw Indians cultivating; by that time, sunflowers had become common ornamentals in some European gardens. It wasn't until later that the settlers learned that sunflowers were a good source of food and oil.
These days, a number of ornamental sunflower varieties are available, ranging in size from 15-inch dwarfs to 12-foot giants and colored not only the traditional yellow but also primrose, white, mahogany red and bronze. Some are even bicolored. The ornamentals produce edible seeds, but they are very small.
The large sunflower varieties you are most likely to encounter today in seed catalogs or stores were developed in Russia. Apparently, the motivation behind such cultivation was the prohibition by the seventeenth-century Russian Orthodox Church of eating oily foods during Lent. When Spanish explorers brought the sunflower to Europe, Russian growers seized it as a source of food oil that did not violate church law.
The Mammoth Russian sunflower first listed in an American seed catalog in 1880 was the progenitor of the most popular edible-seed sunflowers now widely grown today in two major forms: the oil-seed type with a black, modestly sized seed that is ideal for pressing oil; and the confection, which has a large, striped seed ideal for snacking. Either type is fine for birds.
Growing sunflowers is easy as long as you remember that they were named for their love of sunshine. Choose a sheltered location that gets full sun all day long. You will enjoy success with just about any soil that does not retain standing water. (Poor drainage will stunt growth.) Of course, more fertile soil will promote vigorous growth and meatier seeds, so consider adding compost and manure when you prepare the seedbed.
Keep in mind that sunflowers will not produce seed if you have only one plant—there must be at least two for cross-pollination. Sow your seeds in a half-inch-deep furrow, placing them about six inches apart, then cover them with about one-eighth inch of fine soil. The remaining furrow will fill naturally as the seedlings grow. The seeds will germinate best when the soil temperature is about 70 degrees F.
Young seedlings can take a light frost but not a deep freeze. Sunflowers can withstand hot dry weather but benefit from periodic deep waterings. When the first true leaves appear, thin the plants so they are spaced about two feet apart.
When the second set of leaves appear, feed the plants weekly with fertilizer, which will encourage good root development. Stake all the plants with tall poles and secure them every six inches with soft ties. When sunflower heads first appear, do not overwater since the heads may deform.
While the Russian varieties are the most widely grown these days, experts suggest that backyard gardeners not overlook other types of sunflowers. "There are about 50 species native to North America that don't occur naturally anywhere else," says Charles Heiser, a retired Indiana University botanist who is known as "Mr. Sunflower" for his lifelong research on the plants. While most of these species are perennials, Heiser notes that about a dozen are annuals that require seed dispersal by birds and other creatures.
"In early summer when the sunflowers start budding out in my garden, the goldfinches will pull out the flowers' ovaries even before they have a chance to mature," says Heiser. "The birds just can't seem to get enough of these plants."
Writer Thomas A. Lewis has long cultivated sunflowers in his northern Virginia yard.
Learn more about gardening for wildlife and National Wildlife Federation's Certified Wildlife Habitat program.
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Choosing a school is always difficult, but never more so than when a child has particular needs or is unhappy, misunderstood and/or under-achieving in their present school.
At Northease, we understand what you and your child are going through and we offer friendly, helpful and honest advice at every stage of the enquiry and/or admission process.
The majority of our students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and their placement is funded through their local authority, however, this is not a requirement for admission and applications will be considered that are supported by independent reports and where parents/carers intend to fund privately. Where an admission is agreed for a young person with an ECHP, we are required to meet the needs and deliver the provision outlined in the plan and our decision will be informed by this.
Whilst the majority of our students have a diagnosis of Autism and/or Dyslexia, admissions are not diagnosis driven and we instead focus on whether we feel a young person will benefit from our approaches to learning, our curriculum, our adapted environment and pastoral support.
Many admission enquiries relate to young people who are experiencing high levels of anxiety, whose needs are not being well met by their current setting and who are either struggling to attend school or not attending at all; this is an area in which we have had considerable success. As a result, we consider admissions all year round and in year groups up until year 10. Our Sixth Form provision welcomes admissions from year 12.
Our aim is to provide the best of what a mainstream setting can offer in terms of a broad and balanced curriculum and excellent educational outcomes alongside high quality therapeutic and pastoral support, small class sizes, a low arousal environment and an additional focus on developing life skills.
Our Admissions process typically takes the format below:
Parents, carers, young people and professionals are encouraged to visit one of our regular Open Mornings to see the school in action.
Paperwork is received by the school via parents/carers or their representative or through a formal consultation from the placing Local Authority. This paperwork should include the child’s EHCP, a recent school report and other professional reports e.g. Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy.
Reports and other supporting information are considered by the school SENCo and other relevant colleagues.
Where we feel that an admission to Northease may be appropriate, we will then invite you and your child for a tour of the school and an informal meeting with the SENCo.
Soon after the tour and meeting, a decision will be made as to whether we feel we can meet your child’s needs and they will be invited to participate in four Taster Days. This involves spending time with us engaging in our daily routines within an appropriate tutor and teaching group. The Taster Days are an excellent opportunity for you as parents, your child and our staff to establish with confidence the suitability of an admission.
After the Taster Days, a meeting takes between the SENCo and Head Teacher and at the this point a formal offer is made.
All communication regarding a potential admission should be directed to the Head’s PA pa2headteacher@northease.co.uk
Please note that our specialist provision may not be appropriate for young people whose primary need relates to behaviour that requires specific SEMH support and which may considerably disrupt the learning and well-being of others.
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How One Nail Artist Networked her Way to her Dream Job
by Alison Alhamed | September 25, 2019
Photography: Roberto Ligresti
Nails: Joanne Sorbello
Hair: Gerilyn Ghaisarzadeh & Trae Howard
Hair: Shannon Romano & Casey Powell
At our recent Artist Session Influencer Series, MODERN invited 16 top-talent artists to collaborate on a professional photoshoot, which ultimately earned the August 2019 cover.
For our industry, on Instagram, of course, so much of the emphasis in an image has to be on the hair—fashion, makeup and nails are always minimized. For our magazine photoshoots, of course the hair is the hero but nothing can be out of place—makeup must be perfect, fashion must be on-trend and complementary and the nails have to be on point.
For this August photoshoot, nail artist Joanne Sorbello of Stone Ridge Salon in New York went all out to create flawless nail accents, enhancements, art and more.
“The best part of any photoshoot is getting to collaborate with the team of stylists (hair/makeup/wardrobe) and being able to enhance the overall vision that is about to be executed,” Sorbello says. “Nails aren't always the main focus of a shoot, but they are a very important accessory: Nothing looks finished without a well-manicured nail.”
Sorbello’s experience not only touches photoshoots, she also has worked at New York Fashion Week. Both require very unique skill sets and collaborative mindsets.
“Comparing the two events are like apples and oranges,” she says. “Photoshoots are a collaboration on a creative level. Many thoughts/opinions coming together for ‘that great shot.’ At NYFW, there has already been a meeting between the clothing designer and the head of the nail company. Colors and designs have already been decided on. The day of the show, I just hit the ground running and get as many models finished as I can. It's a different kind of rush.”
To get inspiration for the on-set experience, and to enhance the overall look of the model, Sorbello both collaborates with artists and designers, or can go rogue.
Her most memorable look?
“A photographer sent pictures of the clothing that was going to be used for the shoot, and there was one particular blouse that was very decade-specific—super late ‘60s/early ‘70s vibe,” she says.
“I knew instantly what I wanted to do with the nails. I ended up painting and decorating a single nail tip to show what I was thinking might look good with the outfit. It turned out to be a much longer day than expected, so everyone was just about ready to wrap up and we hadn't gotten to that blouse! I admit it, I put just the tiniest bit of pressure on the model to try to stay for 5 more minutes to see how it would look. Long story short, everyone in the room agreed, it was the favorite look of the day! And even though I didn't have time to do an entire set of nails to go with the shot, we used the one tip that I had made and just switched up the hand position of the shot to only showcase that nail.”
Morale of the story? It’s almost ALWAYS the last show of the day that’s the favorite! Here are other Sorbello takeaways from her success story:
TOP FIVE THINGS EVERY NAIL ARTIST NEEDS IN THEIR KIT:
nail files (for natural nails and artificial nails)
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"I ALWAYS get to know each model,” she says. “It can sometimes be the most important part of the job. They are, after all, the canvas.”
“I ran across an advertisement for MODERN SALON’s Artist Session that said they were looking for interested nail techs,” she says. “I knew it was about learning the ins and outs of photoshoots. It sounded exciting! I left my comfort zone and went for it! I'm also one of those people who has to learn something completely different from my day to day, every 10 years or so. I got my NYS Master Barber license about 10 years prior. I always tell people that my barber license was the best thing for my nail career. I ended up realizing that hair wasn't necessarily my true passion. Nails were. However, I met my future husband in that barber class! So the universe was working its mysterious ways! Maybe i should hang my marriage license next to my barber license.”
HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO HAVE AN AGENT FOR OPPORTUNITIES?
“I do NOT currently have an agent. It's definitely a goal of mine!” she says. “My opportunities come from many places, but I can't stress enough how important it is to just network with everyone. Reach out to makeup artists, hair stylists, photographers: You never know who might want to collab on a passion project. From there, if you vibe with the people you've worked with you'll get new opportunities.”
HOW TO GET STARTED FREELANCING:
“Network. Network. Network!” she says. “Tell everyone you meet what you do. Talk about your specialties (gel, art, etc.). Be your own best cheerleader!”
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Maybe*>Insights, Research>Maybe* shopping survey provides vital insight to independent retailers
Maybe* shopping survey provides vital insight to independent retailers
by Steff Parker
This month the doors of some of the nation’s biggest stores and shopping centres creaked open for the first time since late March and with them 188,000 independent retailers, each frantically trying to introduce the necessary safety measures that, in theory, should result in shoppers flocking back through the doors. But while a shopper stampede may be necessary to kickstart the economy and support the depleted revenue streams of the country’s indie retailers, the real question is, ‘if they open, will the shoppers come?’
To gauge the intentions of the British public, Maybe* has surveyed would-be shoppers from each region to understand if and when they’ll return to the shops, and what their concerns are when they do. The survey will be updated fortnightly to help independent retailers monitor the developing public attitude.
Download the report: Retail 2020: What shoppers want now
Let’s quickly recap what measures will be in place on June 15th
This is not business as usual. The Government recently issued a raft of guidelines for retailers to follow to avoid the transmission of the virus. The impact of these on the shopping experience is likely to be considerable. Before we jump into the survey results, here’s a quick round-up of the announced changes at some of the UK’s largest stores.
Social distancing measures are being unveiled at independent stores across the UK this month. Credit www.burnham-on-sea.com
Newly announced UK shopping measures
Limited shopper numbers - Expect to wait in queues outside because many stores will be limiting the number of entrances they have open and imposing a restriction on the number of customers entering at any one time.
No trying before buying - Not at John Lewis anyway. Their fitting rooms will remain closed for the foreseeable.
Getting around - the use of escalators and lifts may be restricted.
Perspex protective screens at checkouts will be in place at Boots, with counters and tills covered. Testers and face-to-face beauty consultations will operate via video.
Ikea will re-open with reduced hours and staff will patrol the aisles in Ikea and Boots to ensure that customers remain two metres apart.
Other steps that could be taken include - virtual queuing, returns drop boxes, and enabling the collection of online orders from car parks. Click-and-collect only.
So, will the country be flocking back to the shops?
Yes . . . and no! The good news is that 90% of people surveyed say they plan to return to shops, but it may be more of a trickle than a stampede. The crucial stat for independent retailers to overcome is that of the respondents, 47% of people are nervous about shopping again.
Of those surveyed, 45% said they plan to shop less than they did pre-COVID-19 and 3.5% saying they have no intention of returning to the High Street any time soon. That may seem daunting, but 43% of people are still planning to shop as they did before and 7.5% say they are planning to shop more. So, there’s hope!
Graph showing how people across the UK expect to shop once COVID-19 restrictions are eased on June 15th.
Polly Barnfield OBE, the CEO of Maybe*, said:
"Britain’s retailers should feel confident that despite the on-going concerns surrounding COVID, the vast majority of shoppers are ready to get back to high streets and start spending again. Equally, retailers should be aware of what consumers expect from them to make their shopping experience as reassuring and as safe as possible.”
“Independent retailers do need to be aware of the digital gap that has opened up during lockdown. We track the amount of high street businesses that are active on social media in every UK high street and the shift in behaviour has been telling.
“Since lock down the number of independent high street businesses active on social media has dropped to only 6 per cent, while during the same time consumers use of social media has increased by 40 per cent.”
What can the you do to entice more shoppers?
Unsurprisingly, people want to feel safe. Whether they walk tentatively into the stores or sprint through the gates on June 15th, shoppers want to see social distancing measures taken seriously. 52.4% of surveyed shoppers want to see social distancing measures in place while 21% feel that limiting the shopper numbers is the most important factor to getting them back through the doors. Meanwhile, 10% see hand sanitiser facilities as the most important.
Graph showing peoples’ intent to shop online post-lockdown restrictions being lifted for retail.
What’s clear is that all retail, from independents through to shopping centres, have their work cut out to try and please everyone. Though 21% of people surveyed feel that shopper numbers should be limited, 64.4% of people flagged that long queues are their biggest barrier to shopping at all. 23% of people are most concerned about social distancing measures being followed, while 7.5% are concerned about taking transport to the shops.
How can Independents encourage shoppers back in?
Indie store owners are encouraged to embrace Independents’ Day UK - a campaign that encourages shoppers across the UK to use small shops on 4 July each year.
Howard Robinson, a spokesperson for the campaign, said:
“Hundreds of thousands of small retailers will re-open their doors just in time for this year’s Independents’ Day and we’re calling on shoppers to pledge at least one pound’s worth of shopping to an indie in the run-up to and on Saturday 4th July.
“Whether it’s a morning paper or a pint of milk – if all of us go out of our way to support our local shops, we can make a huge difference to a sector that has been hit hard by the COVID-19 lockdown. Independents bring colour, choice and character to our high streets, they provide jobs and invaluable services to communities – and now more than ever, it really is a case of use them, or lose them. We’re at a critical time.”
There’s light at the end of this virus-coated tunnel for retail but the question of when stores will return to their pre-COVID glory remains to be seen. People are scared and pretty sceptical about how well the recommended measures will be implemented and if enough is being done to keep them safe. This is particularly true of large towns and cities where 54% of people surveyed said they would visit less often.
But of course, the data speaks for itself. To put the minds of your customers at rest, you need to be seen to be doing all you can to keep them safe when they shop with you, whether that’s social distancing signage, new sanitising facilities or new systems to reduce physical contact. But remember, it’s not enough to have these measures in place in store and hope your customers stumble upon them. Utilise your social media channels to share what you’re doing in store so your customers can feel confident about finally stepping out of their front doors and in through yours.
Read the full report Retail 2020: What Shoppers Want.
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TfL announce new Oyster contract
November 19, 2008 - Staff
Management of the capital’s Oyster card system is to pass to a new contractor with Transport for London taking ownership of the Oyster brand in a deal which TfL says will deliver “significant” savings for London.
In August Mayor Boris Johnson announced he would terminate TfL’s contract with TranSys, a consortium owned by EDS International Ltd, Fujitsu Services Ltd. and WS Atkins Consultants Ltd, in an effort to deliver better value for money.
After the Mayor’s announcement it emerged that the rights to the Oyster brand rested with TranSys, raising the prospect of TfL having to embark on an expensive rebranding exercise.
Under the agreement announced today the brand will be transferred to Transport for London ensuring the capital’s transport authority is more easily able to change contractors in the future.
The new three year contract has been awarded to existing TranSys shareholder Cubic Transportation Systems Limited with some services provided by EDS.
Although TfL aren’t releasing specific figures for commercial reasons, Shashi Verma, TfL’s Director of Fares and Ticketing, says the new deal will “save significant money that TfL will invest in improving transport in the capital.
Caroline Pidgeon, Liberal Democrat transport spokesman on the London Assembly, called on Mayor Johnson to “immediately publish the details of the agreement that has been reached – including how much the purchase of the Oyster trademarked name has cost.”
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Announcing McAfee MVISION Cloud for Amazon Web Services
By McAfee Cloud BU on Feb 09, 2017
While the public cloud sector continues its rapid growth—as of 2016, it was estimated to be a $200 billion market—one segment within it is growing at even faster pace. The Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) market grew at a blistering 42.8% in 2016, twice as fast as the Software as a Service (SaaS) market and 149% faster than the public cloud sector as a whole. Growth in IaaS adoption is expected to continue into 2017. According to recent studies, more than half of custom web applications (also known as in-house applications) are currently hosted in enterprise data centers instead of the cloud. By the end of 2017, less than half of these apps will be hosted in enterprise data centers.
Today, we’re pleased to announce the next phase in secure cloud enablement, the launch of McAfee MVISION Cloud (formerly Skyhigh) for Amazon Web Services (AWS), making us the only cloud access security broker (CASB) to provide an exhaustive cloud security solution for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
MVISION Cloud for AWS
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While Amazon has built robust security features that protect the underlying infrastructure of AWS, cloud security’s shared responsibility model requires customers to ensure secure usage of AWS. McAfee MVISION Cloud for AWS is a comprehensive protection, monitoring, auditing, and remediation solution for enterprises looking to secure all of their AWS accounts.
MVISION Cloud for AWS provides an API integration with AWS infrastructure to enforce an exhaustive set of security controls to ensure enterprises meet their security, compliance, and governance requirements. Since enterprises often times have multiple AWS accounts, MVISION Cloud provides a single view for activities, threats, and security misconfigurations across every enterprise AWS account. MVISION Cloud addresses 5 key areas pertaining to AWS security:
1. Capture a complete audit trail of all AWS user activity for investigation in real time
MVISION Cloud integrates with Amazon’s CloudTrail to provide complete and granular visibility into how AWS is being used by all users, including root, IAM, and federated users. With MVISION Cloud for AWS, enterprises can easily detect, in real time, creation, modification, or removal of AWS resources, including those made to Amazon’s Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) and associated Elastic Block Storage (EBS). MVISION Cloud supports and dramatically accelerates post-incident investigation while decreasing incident response time. McAfee’s platform extends NLP based activity categorization to IaaS so that InfoSec does not need to worry about the details of a specific IaaS, PaaS or SaaS platform and keep their IR independent of the platform.
2. Detect compromised accounts, insider threats, and privileged access misuse across AWS.
Securing an Amazon deployment requires customers to operationalize the shared responsibility model. While Amazon is responsible for threats posed to the underlying infrastructure of AWS, the customer is wholly responsible for the kind of threats arising from within, those from misuse, or negligent use. This is a critical paradigm shift from how enterprises have historically operated with on-premises systems. More and more cloud security incidents are expected to be the fault of the customer, as evident by Gartner’s prediction.
“Through 2020, 95 percent of cloud security failures will be the customer’s fault”
-Gartner
McAfee MVISION Cloud combines machine learning and user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) to build a self-learning behavior model that can detect anomalous activity patterns in AWS indicative of a compromised account, including excessive failed login attempts, brute-force attacks, login attempts from untrusted or disparate locations, etc. McAfee’s UEBA is also the only solution operationalizing a threat funnel to differentiate between anomalous behavior and real threats. With this, AWS customers can protect themselves against malicious or negligent insider threats such as unwarranted escalation of permissions by a privileged user. McAfee correlates user activity within AWS with activities across all other cloud services to correctly identify actual AWS threats while minimizing false positives.
3. Analyze and audit AWS security configuration to ensure compliance with external regulations and internal policies.
AWS provides an extensive set of security configuration options for all their services. Some of the most common and critical ones are:
Relational Database Service (RDS)
Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2)
Amazon Machine Images (AMI)
Elastic Load Balancer (ELB)
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Topics:AGR, Supreme Court, Telecom, Vi, Vodafone Idea
After Airtel, Vi too approaches Supreme Court to get AGR due revised: Report
Aroon Deep
Credit: Aditi Agrawal
Shortly after Bharti Airtel approached the Supreme Court to get the the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to revise its Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues, Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) did the same, the Economic Times reports. Vi reportedly told the court that the government has incorrectly assessed interest rates; the company reportedly estimates its total liability as ₹21,533 crore, whereas the DoT has slapped a bill of ₹58,400 crore on the company, some of which Vi has paid, bringing its liability (from the government’s viewpoint) to ₹5o,400 crore.
If Vi’s internal estimate prevailed, the company would have a burden of over ₹36,000 crore plus interest lifted from its shoulders. However, it’s not clear if the company’s plea at the Supreme Court — which seem to allege something as basic as arithmetic errors — would result in the DoT’s estimate matching that of the telco’s. We have reached out to Vi for comment.
Airtel’s approach certainly appears to have the potential to save it much revenue, assuming its arguments that these calculations are mistaken gains some currency in court. “It is submitted that the impact of such errors results in significant increase in the amounts being claimed by the Respondent, as for every Re. 1 increase in the principal amount, the levy of interest, penalty and interest on penalty results in the amount being claimed by the Respondent increasing by up to Rs. 8/-, depending on the year to which it pertains,” the company said in its earlier application, per LiveLaw.
The government may be inclined to defend its calculations, as these long-pending dues would represent a significant source of fiscal income from the telecom industry in the coming years.
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Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto : UDUSOK
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The Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto : Udusok (formerly University of Sokoto) is one of the four Universities established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in September 1975 , at which time three University Colleges (now full-fledged Universities) were established.
The development of the university started on a temporary site (now called City Campus), situated along Sultan Abubakar Road, Sokoto. classes started in October 20th, 1977, with an initial enrolment of ninety-three undergraduate students for the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts/Science in Education and Bachelor of Science; and an academic staff strength of thirty-three.
In January, 1978, one hundred and two students enrolled for a two-year pre-Degree Programme in the Humanities and Basics Sciences. With this modest start, the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto formally graduated a total of seventy-two students during its first convocation held in November 22nd, 1980.
Presently, there are Ten faculties and a postgraduate school in the University. The faculties are: Agriculture, Arts and Islamic Studies, College of Health Sciences, Education and Extention Services, Law, Management Sciences, pharmaceutical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine. As the development programme is actively pursued, the following Faculties will be established: Food Sciences and Engineering.
The University statute established the Center for Islamic Studies in 1982. Its aim, among others, is to promote the study of and research in islam, Its instructions and related disciplines and its culture with special reference to the northern states of Nigeria. The Center runs a Diploma programme in Islamic Studies, which started in 1983, to assist in the manpower development of the locality and the country at large. the Center also runs Certificate Courses in Arabic and Islamic Studies.
In November 1982, the Sokoto Energy Reserach Center was established at the instance of the Federal Government. The Center was created not only to execute research in solar energy, but also to train and develop manpower in that area.
The posgraduate school of the University was established in 1983 for the training of graduates in variuos disciplines at the Masters and Doctorate degree levels. At the convocation ceremony held in December , 1986, the school produced its first PhD graduate in Chemistry.
The University moved most of its faculties and Service Departments to the main campus in 1982. Phase 1 of Students’ hostels had already been completed and occupied.
The City Campus now houses the Faculty of Veterinary Medcine, the college of Health Sciences, Center for Islamic studies, Cibiyar Nazarin Hausa, the department of Extention Services, a few services units and three Halls of Residence for students’ accomodation. The universioty Catering guest House, now named the University Guest Inn Limited, which runs on commercial basis, is located at mabera Layout.
PHILOSOPHY AND CARDINAL PRINCIPLES
As a centre of learning, the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto shall promote and disseminate knowledge, pursue research, contribute to the universal truths and maintain the international character of a University. It shall specifically:
endeavour to identify with the needs and aspirations of the people where it is located;
uphold and develop the ideals of the community within which it is situated and at the same time promote national unity
cherish and preserve the cultural heritage of the society; and
establish a two-way rapport between the University and the society. In pursuing its aims and objectives, the University will always be guided by the requirements of the national plan, manpower needs and sheer physical and environmental factors.
VISION OF THE UNIVERSITY
“To be a centre of excellence in terms of teaching, research and community service in all fields of human endeavour i.e. Arts, Humanities, Pure and Applied Sciences”
MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY
“To provide quality teaching, research and community service to deserving persons and communities, under the most peaceful atmosphere and in line with the national policy on education, irrespective of social class, gender, race, nationality and religion; and to ensure that at all times it serves a centre for pursuit of research and academic excellence”
Website: http://www.udusok.edu.ng
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Has Jason Todd Been Cast in the DCEU?
Janey Tracey
Tuesday, 16 February 2016 - 10:24AM
We already knew that Jason Todd would play a large role in Batman and Joker's backstory in the DCEU, but he may have a larger onscreen role than we thought. A Twitter account dedicated to DCEU rumors (and styling itself as the Daily Planet), has claimed that Kingsman star Taron Egerton is the "favorite" to play the Jason Todd iteration of Robin in the DCEU.
there will be or have been other names too that we may not know. I heard Taron Egerton is the favorite for Jason Todd +
— The Daily Planet (@DCEU_Rumors) February 13, 2016
The account hasn't been confirmed to be official in any way, so we have no idea whether this is true, but we wouldn't be surprised if it were. Jason Todd has already been heavily teased in the DCEU, as his suit was seen in the Batman v Superman trailer with Joker graffiti written all over it, a clear reference to the classic Batman comic A Death in the Family. In the comics, Joker brutally kills Jason Todd by beating him half to death and blowing him up, which provokes Batman's enmity and sends him to a very dark place, which makes sense, considering where we find Batman at the beginning of Batman v Superman.
We assumed that this meant Jason Todd would appear in the DCEU, probably as a cameo appearance. But if they're casting Egerton, whose career is seriously on the rise, then it is probably a substantive role. If this is true, it's pretty much too late to be casting for Suicide Squad, so we can only assume that he is being cast for the 2018 Batman movie. We'll probably still only see Jason Todd in flashbacks, but if Egerton is cast, there's a higher chance that The Batman could be a prequel to Batman v Superman, and possibly an adaptation of Death in the Family.
Via io9.
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The NBA Drafts Twitter for All-Star Weekend
by Stefanie Malzone February 24, 2012
If you’re anything like me, watching sports is a full contact experience. The allure of the industry has always intrigued people. One thing fans love more than watching and listening to games, trade talks, and analysis is talking about them. For the better part of the modern sports era, radio has provided a platform for the everyday fan to engage with current discussions, and within the last 20 years it’s also found a home on blogs, discussion boards and forums. Social media has now provided a new playing field for fans to voice their opinions for the entire world to see.
The days of waiting in line to have your card signed are over, now fans seek and cherish the contact made on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. In addition to connecting with fans, athletes have also had an opportunity to share their passions, promote charitable causes and get themselves into trouble by airing professional grievances. Twitter has been the heaviest hitter in sports. Not only can you retweet your favorite athlete’s comments, you can also tweet at them while they’re on the field/court/ice. What’s better as a sports fan than being able to tell a player directly that they’re blowing the lead, dropping perfectly thrown passes, or eating too much fried chicken? Don’t scream at the TV, tweet about it and commiserate with other hostile fans also glued to the TV.
One association is banking on this engagement to help save a tradition plagued with decreased viewership and criticism. This weekend the NBA has chosen to lean on Twitter to revive a dying All-Star Weekend event, the Slam Dunk Contest. In the past this contest has been one of the most watched events of the weekend but it’s gone downhill to say the least. Many point fingers to high profile players not wanting to participate, while others feel like it’s all been done before and there’s nothing new to see.
This year the NBA has decided to make the contest an interactive experience for fans watching at home and in the stands. While in the past, guest judges, typically past players, have been the end all be all for crowning the dunk champion, this year fans will choose thanks to Twitter. According to TNT and the NBA, there will only be one round of competition and each contestant has three dunk attempts. This differs greatly from the multi-round format of past years. Fans will vote by tweeting their desired player’s last name and the hashtag #SpriteSlam – nice work @Sprite. Fans can also follow and interact with the contest participants throughout the event – Indiana Pacers’ Paul George @King24George, Timberwolves rookie Derrick Williams @RealDWill7, Rockets Chase Budinger @Cbudinger, and Utah Jazz Jeremy Evans @JeremyEvans40.
It’s an interesting strategy for increasing viewership but will this attempt at re-engaging fans in the Slam Dunk Contest work? The shortened format combined with the engagement opportunities may make this more appealing to viewers. As demonstrated by Sprite’s sponsorship, it’s also a tremendous opportunity for larger brands to generate social buzz. It’s a good strategy for both parties. Let’s see how it all plays out on Saturday night at 8:00PM EST on TNT. Perhaps Twitter will prove to be a game changer for the many struggling All-Star events across the board.
What was you’re all time favorite Slam Dunk Competition performance? Would you have tweeted about it?
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Aristotelian Criticism in Sixteenth-Century England
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Aristotle’s Poetics has been thought to be inaccessible or misunderstood in sixteenth-century England, but this inherited assumption has drifted far from the primary evidence and lagged ... More
Aristotle’s Poetics has been thought to be inaccessible or misunderstood in sixteenth-century England, but this inherited assumption has drifted far from the primary evidence and lagged behind advances in contiguous fields. As a member of the corpus Aristotelicum, the shared foundation of Western education until the late seventeenth century, the Poetics enjoyed wide circulation, ownership, and interest in Latin and Italian as well as the original Greek. Placing the Poetics in its intellectual context suggests a very different narrative for its reception in English criticism, one that accounts for a multiplicity of readings and uses on both sides of the academic divide. Some of those readings—in Cheke, Ascham, Rainolds, Sidney, and others—are considered in this article, and directions are proposed for future research in what remains a rich and mostly unworked vein of literary history.
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This article discusses the articulation of authority in London merchant hall drama in the early Tudor period. The Drapers’ Company records payments for plays performed, often by ... More
This article discusses the articulation of authority in London merchant hall drama in the early Tudor period. The Drapers’ Company records payments for plays performed, often by professional companies, at their August election feast for over a century, suggesting that their patronage of drama was not only the means to display company wealth and sophistication, but also bound up with the transferal of authority within the guild. Read in relation to London’s, with its increasingly fraught relation to the centralizing policies of the early Tudor monarchs, interludes such as John Skelton’s Magnificence and the John Rastell and John Heywood production, Gentleness and Nobility, emerge as explorations of issues urgent in the civic milieu: the theory and practice of governance and the ethics of oligarchy.
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Biden transition team ‘encouraged by progress’
Biden said he would meet with Trump if Trump asked
WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — After weeks of delays and stonewalling by the Trump Administration, President-elect Joe Biden’s team said the transition process is now moving full speed ahead.
“We’ve been very encouraged by the progress we’ve made over the past few days,” said Kate Bedingfield with the Biden team. “The career civil servants have been incredibly forthcoming.”
At the same time, the Trump campaign continues it’s fight to overturn the election results. President Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani tried again Wednesday at a meeting hosted by Pennsylvania state Republicans.
“It’s the state legislature that controls this process,” Giuliani said. “It’s your power.”
Biden said he would meet with Trump if Trump asked. But the Biden transition team said a meeting isn’t necessary.
In the coming weeks Biden will announce more Cabinet selections, including Secretary of Defense, CIA director and Secretary of Health and Human Services.
“Given how important the health team will be, moving forward, but certainly as we work to get the pandemic under control,” said Jen Psaki with the Biden transition.
Democratic Congressman Lou Correa of California addressed speculation that Biden could appoint a Republican to his cabinet.
“If President-elect Biden finds a Republican whose expertise was needed in his cabinet, then by all means, he should move forward,” Correa said.
A Republican nominee could help build goodwill in the US Senate, where Biden’s nominees could face tough confirmation hearings if the GOP retains their majority.
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Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh to begin Sept. 4
Politics Aug 10, 2018 4:12 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will begin the day after Labor Day, Republicans announced Friday over Democratic objections that they are rushing the process without properly delving into his background.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he hopes to have President Donald Trump’s nominee confirmed to replace retired Justice Anthony Kennedy before the new court session begins Oct. 1. The Judiciary Committee will hold up to four days of review, with Kavanaugh to face questions on Day 2, Sept. 5, said, committee chairman Chuck Grassley.
Kavanaugh’s appearance will be followed by legal experts and people who know the judge.
The White House, which is determined to have Kavanaugh confirmed before the November elections, applauded the schedule announcement.
The White House, which is determined to have Kavanaugh confirmed before the November elections, applauded the schedule announcement. But Democrats want access to more documents from Kavanaugh’s past as a judge and as an official in the George W. Bush administration.
Grassley said there’s “plenty of time” to review documents but now it’s time for Americans “to hear directly” from Kavanaugh.
“He’s a mainstream judge,” Grassley said. “He has a record of judicial independence and applying the law as it is written.”
So far, the committee has made public Kavanaugh’s 17,000-page questionnaire and his more than 300 court cases as an appellate judge. The panel has additionally received 184,000 pages from his work for President Bush in the White House counsel’s office and on independent counsel Kenneth Starr’s investigation of President Bill Clinton. However, most of those records are being held on a “committee confidential” basis, with just 5,700 pages released this week to the public.
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Democrats say the Republicans are relying on the cherry-picked files being released by Bush’s lawyer, Bill Burck, who is compiling and vetting the documents, rather than the traditional process conducted by the National Archives and Records Administration.
The Archives has said its review of some 1 million pages of Kavanaugh records the committee requested will not be available until the end of October.
Nan Aron, president of the Alliance for Justice, said it’s “jaw-dropping” that Grassley would hold the confirmation hearings before the documents are fully released.
“It means that the chairman is telling the American people that this hearing is barreling forward, no matter what, no matter how little information is available to the Senate and public or how many shortcuts the committee has to take,” she said.
The White House on Friday welcomed the news of a set date for confirmation hearings.
“With the Senate already reviewing more documents than for any other Supreme Court nominee in history, Chairman Grassley has lived up to his promise to lead an open, transparent and fair process,” said White House spokesman Raj Shah. “Judge Kavanaugh looks forward to addressing the Judiciary Committee in public hearings for the American people to view.”
Associated Press writer Jill Colvin contributed to this report.
Left: Supreme Court nominee judge Brett Kavanaugh arrives prior to meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Photo by Joshua Roberts/Reuters
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New AdWords interface finally rolled out to all advertisers
warrenbailey 20th October 2017 Paid Media
Just last week Google announced that the new AdWords interface is now available to all its advertisers. The new version or “experience”, as they coin it, was unveiled in 2016 followed by a several month rollout, from August of last year until the present.
The overhaul, along with new features for data visualization, loading speed of account data up to 20 percent (?!), according to Google. Updated controls and new reporting features built into the updated experience have also been highlighted randomly by AdWords on their blog over the past several weeks.
Many new features to the new interface such as the “Landing Pages” page give new ways to monitor performance, and call bid adjustments give advertisers control over how often a call option appears in an ad.
You can get acquainted with the new interface and its features through the guided tour. While it’s still possible to toggle back and forth between the new and old interfaces – for now – some functionality is still being rolled out to the new UI. For example, a scripts functionality was recently added.
I’ve been dabbling with the new interface over the past few months and quite enjoy the experience, but like all new fancy shiny new things, it will take some time to get used to. One of my personal favourites includes a recently added script functionality and added visualizations.
To help users hit the ground running with the new AdWords experience, Google has a full guided tour, how to videos, and a best practices guide.
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Action plan: Govt devises strategy to protect human rights
ISLAMABAD: The government announced on Thursday a 16-point comprehensive action plan to promote and protect human rights in the country and allocated Rs100 million for its effective implementation.
Minister for Human Rights Zahid Hamid announced the plan, flanked by Minister of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Human Rights Barrister Zafarullah at a news conference here.
Zahid Hamid said Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif had approved the action plan which would focus on 60 specific areas such as development of national policy on human rights, provision of free legal aid to human rights victims, effective measures to curb gender-based violence, establishment of women protection centers, setting up of national commission for minorities and persons with disabilities, launching of media awareness campaign, jail reforms, access to speedy justice, implementation of international treaties and conventions.
The minister said that free legal aid would be provided to vulnerable persons by devising a comprehensive mechanism to facilitate the masses at their doorstep. He apprised reporters that under the plan strategies at provincial and regional level for protection of human rights would be formulated after approval by provincial governments.
Zahid said a dedicated joint committee would be constituted comprising federal and provincial governments to review discriminatory legislation to bring legislative reforms.
Speaking on the occasion, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rashid said that the ministry would soon finalise a summary for the constitution of 8th Wage Board Award.
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Good News For Pakistan & The World As US Approves COVID-19 Drug
Home » Health » Good News For Pakistan & The World As US Approves COVID-19 Drug
By J.M
The deadly coronavirus is killing people across the globe. The WHO has reiterated that the coronavirus is believed to be “natural in origin.” Governments across the world the trying their best to tackle the tiny monster. No vaccine has so far been developed to control the virus. However, the US Food and Drug Administration FDA has now approved a drug against the COVID-19.
Gilead Sciences made remdesivir – an experimental antiviral drug – which showed significant improvement in COVID-19 patients.
“It is really a really promising situation,” said US President Donald Trump at the White House, accompanied by Gilead’s CEO Daniel O’Day.
Source: Time Magazine
Meanwhile, the drug has effectively shown effective results. “We are humbled with this first step for hospitalized patients,” said O’Day. “We want to make sure nothing gets in the way of these patients getting the medicine.”
“Although the results were clearly positive from a statistically significant standpoint, they were modest,” Scientist, and researcher Anthony Fauci told a news channel.
US Department of Health and Human Services HHS Secretary Alex Azar said, “FDA’s emergency authorization of remdesivir, two days after the National Institutes of Health’s clinical trial showed promising results, is a significant step forward in battling COVID-19 and another example of the Trump Administration moving as quickly as possible to use science to save lives.”
“NIH (National Institutes of Health), FDA, and scientists across America and around the world have worked tirelessly with patients to get us this new potential treatment for COVID-19. The seamless cooperation between government and private industry under the President’s all-of-America approach to COVID-19 is getting treatment options to patients in record time.”
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Dr. Stephen M. Hahn, FDA Commissioner, said, “From day one, the FDA has been committed to expediting the development and availability of potential COVID-19 treatments. Today’s action is an important step in our efforts to collaborate with innovators and researchers to provide sick patients timely access to new therapies where appropriate, while at the same time supporting research to further evaluate whether they are safe and effective. There’s tremendous interest among all parties to identify and arm ourselves with medicines to combat COVID-19, and through our Coronavirus Treatment Acceleration Program, the FDA is working around-the-clock and using every tool at our disposal to speed these efforts.”
He announced the news on Twitter. “FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to Gilead Sciences, Inc.”
FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to Gilead Sciences, Inc. for the investigational antiviral drug remdesivir – which has been shown to shorten recovery time in some #COVID19 clinical trial patients – to treat suspected or confirmed #COVID19. https://t.co/indPpdMi7d pic.twitter.com/4RsJ5YyK07
— Dr. Stephen M. Hahn (@SteveFDA) May 1, 2020
All about Remdesvir
Gilead Sciences first developed the drug to fight the Ebola virus. However, it was not that promising against Ebola. After the inception of coronavirus, various Dr’s, and scientists started a clinical trial of remdesivir against COVID-19 patients. Reportedly, the drug showed promising results in tackling the lethal coronavirus.
An FDA letter to Ashley Rhoades, Senior Associate Regulatory Affairs Gilead Sciences, Inc. described the drug briefly.
“Remdesivir is a direct-acting antiviral drug that inhibits viral RNA synthesis. It is an investigational drug and is not currently approved for any indication. Remdesivir has activity in cell culture and animal models against SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-2.”
“Based on a review of the topline data from the randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial conducted by NIAID (NCT04280705) and from the Gilead-sponsored open-label trial that evaluated different durations of remdesivir (NCT04292899), it is reasonable to believe that the known and potential benefits of RDV outweigh the known and potential risks of the drug for the treatment of patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19.”
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“The remdesivir covered by this authorization will be used only to treat adults and children with suspected or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 and severe disease defined as SpO2 ≤ 94% on room air, requiring supplemental oxygen, mechanical ventilation, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).”
Source: News 18
“Remdesivir is a nucleoside ribonucleic acid (RNA) polymerase inhibitor. Remdesivir for injection, 100 mg, is a sterile, preservative-free lyophilized solid that is to be reconstituted with 19mL of sterile water for injection and diluted into 0.9% saline prior to intravenous (IV) administration. Following reconstitution, each single-dose, clear glass vial contains a 5 mg/mL remdesivir concentrated solution with sufficient volume to allow withdrawal of 20 mL. Remdesivir Injection, 5 mg/mL, is a sterile, preservative-free, clear, solution that is to diluted into 0.9% saline prior to intravenous (IV) administration. The authorized remdesivir vial label and/or the carton labeling is clearly marked for “emergency use authorization” or for ‘investigational use.’5″
Meanwhile, China has also claimed recently that coronavirus vaccine named ‘Coronavac’ could be on its way soon.
In a nutshell, remdesivir can effectively block the coronavirus. The drug has shown promising results in 1000 plus patients. Currently, the United States in using medicine. Besides, soon the IV drug will reach across the globe.
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Dark Forest Deep Sea: Reflections of a hunter
Author(s): Richard Hall
In the wild there is an element that cannot be seen, tasted, heard or smelt - it can only be felt, and it is a feeling of enchantment. After his first hunting experience in New Zealand as a young man, Richard Hall has been drawn back again and again, wanting to relive the feeling only this country's wilderness can give him. Dark Forest Deep Sea goes beyond recollections of one man's hunting trips. It delves into the emotions and sensations at the heart of the experience, and the reasons for doing it. From catching eels in a river on a moonlit night to spearfishing on a single breath in the Pacific Ocean to stalking deer in silent forests - scientist Richard Hall reflects on both solitude and mateship, our relationship with landscape and nature, and how the wilderness gives him what he needs to live in the world. This is the human story of hunting.
Richard Hall is a hunter, scientist and writer, who works as a virologist in Wellington. He has published articles in international scientific journals and New Zealand hunting magazines, and contributed a chapter on deer to a book on animal genomics. He writes about the allure of hunting on his website www.distanthunter.com. Born and brought up in the South Island, Richard now lives by the sea in Eastbourne with his wife and their two young sons.
Publisher : Makaro Press
Imprint : Submarine
Produced in : New Zealand
Author : Richard Hall
Illustrations : 8 plates with colour photographs
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The German shepherd, formerly called ‘Alsatian Wolf Dog’ in the UK, is a type of breed of dog that originated as far back as the 18th century. It is a medium to large-sized dog very well known for its strength, trainability, and intelligence. It has been famously used in disability assistance, search-and-rescue missions, police/military roles, thus it belongs to the “working- dog group”. Discover more about our German Shepherd puppies for sale below!
In the 19th century, Shepherds bred all kinds of dogs mainly to herd and guard flocks. Thus, the dogs needed to display a high level of intelligence, extra normal strength, resilience, courage and bravery, a keen sense of smell, and trainability qualities, etc.
During this time, shepherds bred all kinds of dogs ranging from a mix with, the French Berger Picard, Bergamasco Shepherd, Cane Paratore, Lupino del Gigante, Pastore d’Oropa and the Pastore Della Lessinia e del Lagorai.
These mongrel combinations provided dog breeds that could efficiently guard and herd flocks but differed in appearance and ability, from one locality to another.
Max Von Stephanitz an ex-calvary captain and ex-Phylax Society member (a society create solely to standardize dog breeds) attending a dog show in 1899, acquired a dog after being enthralled with the dog’s magnificence, strength, and intelligence and called the dog Horand von Grafrath.
This particular breed was originally named Deutscher Schäferhund by von Stephanitz (which translated means “German Shepherd Dog”). The name was coined from the breed’s ability to assist shepherds on herding and guard duties.
It was general thinking in some parts of Europe (especially in the UK) that the word ‘German’ in the breeds original name would decline the breed rising popularity due to the role that the Germans played during the world and for this reason, the breed was renamed ‘Alsatian Wolf Dog’.
The breeds’ original name “German Shepherd” was officially restored in 1977.
German Shepherd dogs are well known to be highly inquisitive which makes them excellent for rescue mission training. The German Shepherd has been described as Confident, Courageous and Smart.
The German Shepherd has a noble character and shows very high levels of loyalty to its owners. The dog is also described as extremely territorial and has displayed characteristics of overprotectiveness in some cases.
If the German Shepherd isn’t trained in a social circle, it can and will show extreme aggression towards strangers.
The German shepherd can survive in all types of environment; their thick furriness makes them better prepared for cold climates. The German Shepherd needs space for plenty of daily exercises so confining the dog in a tight place isn’t necessarily good for the dog.
German Shepherds are considered extremely playful and active. These breeds spend half of their daily routine with activities.
The German Shepherd is popularly known as an athletic natured dog and requires a good dose of daily exercise to keep up muscle tone, build and development.
If improperly exercised the German Shepherd has been known to become frustrated and exhibit undesirable behaviors.
The German Shepherd requires an occasional brushing, as this helps with removing loose hair from its fur. The German Shepherd sheds fur once or twice a year and in this time the breed requires a lot of soft brushing. This can be done using a soft to medium bristle brush.
The German Shepherd occasionally requires that its nails are trimmed off when they grow too long, however, some breeds instinctually file their nails against any hard surface that can be fine.
Excessive nail growth can cause much pain and even lead to structural concerns. It’s imperative that if overly long nails are observed they are trimmed immediately.
It isn’t required that the German Shepherd baths every day, however once a week to twice a month at least would suffice in keeping the dog clean and healthy. In choosing a German Shepherd breed you must ask yourself what it is you want in a dog and what kind of person are you?
Considering the breed’s high levels of intelligence, it’s unquestionable loyalty, trainability, and the dog’s prowess; the german shepherd has proven to be a good breed to double as a guard dog and friendly companion.
Our German Shepherd puppies for sale come from either USDA licensed commercial breeders or hobby breeders with no more than 5 breeding mothers. USDA licensed commercial breeders account for less than 20% of all breeders in the country.
The unregulated breeders who are selling outside of the USDA regulations and without a license are what we consider to be “Puppy Mills.” We are committed to offering German Shepherd puppies for sale who will grow up to become important members of your family. We only purchase puppies from the very best sources, and we stand behind every puppy we sell.
Contact us today to learn more about the availability of our German Shepherd puppies for sale. We look forward to helping you find your next family member. Our pet counselors can answer any questions you have about our German Shepherd puppies.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE GERMAN SHEPHERD
Q1: How long do German Shepherds live?
A: Healthy German Shepherds live for as long as between nine to thirteen years, however, some german shepherd has lived much longer than Thirteen years.
Q2: How fast can German Shepherds run?
A: An adult German Shepherd can run approximately 30miles per hour.
Q3: Were German Shepherds bred as ‘Police-Dogs’?
A: Originally the German Shepherd was bred for guarding and herding of flocks. The German Shepherd dog is highly intelligent and a fairly quick learner and that is why Police and Military institutions use them in operations.
Q4: What is the perfect diet plan for my German Shepherd dog?
A: The German Shepherd must get all required nourishment in its daily meal, which includes all types of animal protein (this enables muscle development and growth), Calcium-rich food, MultiVitamin supplements, and glucose water. Real meat, bone and organ meat (liver, heart, kidney) is the best food for your dog.
Q5: How do I care for a German Shepherd dog?
A: The German Shepherd sheds lightly all through the year so be sure to brush it at least twice weekly. Bathe it after each shedding season. Brush its teeth at least once a month. Feed with healthy meals. Routine exercise of at least 45 minutes each day is crucial to the existence of a German Shepherd.
Q6: Do they shed a lot?
A: Yes, German Shepherds sheds heavily all year round and blows the thick, dense fur under its harsh topcoat twice a year.
Q7: Are German Shepherds good with kids?
A: German Shepherds are good with kids, however, they can become very protective because of this adult supervisor is highly recommended.
Q8: At what age are German Shepherds fully grown?
A: In moderation German Shepherds, reach full maturity between 18-24 months (i.e. 1.5 – 2 years). There have been known cases of some Eastern European lines taking up to 3years (i.e. 36 months) to reach full maturity.
Q9: Why do German shepherd ears stand up?
A: During the early puppy age (0-20weeks) German shepherds have floppy ears but this usually becomes pointed ears, standing up due to the cartilage in the ear becoming hard and strong thereby making the ears stand permanently. The standing ears also help in improving the breed’s sense of hearing.
Q10: Are male or female German shepherd more affectionate?
A: It’s difficult to tell which gender shows more affection; however, it is safe to say that the female can show more affection due to her sense of family grooming (i.e. her ability to raise her own puppies with affection).
The female may also be less tolerable than the male when it comes to playing with children. In choosing a German Shepherd breed you must ask yourself what it is you want in a dog and what kind of person are you?
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Sample Positioning in High-Vacuum
Sample Positioning in High-Vacuum Cryogenic Environment
Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD) In-situ Characterization Using Synchrotron Beams
View into the vacuum chamber with the six-axis sample manipulator (Image: Courtesy of Dr. Augusto Marcelli - INFN LNF, Frascati, and Dr. Valter Maggi - Università Milano Bicocca, Italy)
For research on climate change and glaciology based on dust contained in deep ice core samples from Antarctica and Alps both cold and contamination-free sample environments were required. The instrument operates in a cryogenic environment, at temperatures of ‐50 °C in a high‐vacuum chamber (10–7 hPa).
X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy, X‑Ray Fluorescence and X-Ray Diffraction experiments were performed to investigate the structure and the composition of dust. The analysis required a mapping of the extremely complex and inhomogeneous surface of the samples with a precision in the micrometer range.
The task was solved using a SpaceFAB positioning robot that provides motion with six degrees of freedom in all linear and angular directions. Tailored for use in high vacuum, the SpaceFAB is very compact, equipped with vacuum-compatible stepper motors, and adapted for use in a temperature range of -50 to +80 °C.
The experiment was part of the CryoAlp project at INFN LNF, Frascati, Italy. Part of this research was carried out at SSRL, anational user facility operated by Stanford University on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Basic Energy Sciences.
This six-axis micro-manipulator has been qualified at -50 °C
SpaceFAB
Active Axes X, Y, Z
Motion range ±25 mm (X, Z), ±12.5 mm (Y), ±5° (θX, θY, θZ)
Bidirectional repeatability ±0.5 μm (X, Y, X, θY , θZ)
Minimum operating pressure 10-7 hPa
Operating temperature range -50 / +80 °C
Maximum load 1kg
Drives Vacuum-compatible stepper motors
Absolute position accuracy has been measured to 10 μm (linear) and 50 μrad (angular), with a repeatability of 100 nm and 10 μrad only. The interferometric tests showed an average static stability of up to 20 nm over 1 minute, which allows for thorough examination of the samples.
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Katavi National Park, located in the south western area of Tanzania, is the third largest park in the country covering an area of 4,471 sq kms (1,727 sq miles). It is considered by the few who have visited to be one of the most untouched pristine areas of the country with the greatest biodensity of wildlife. Katavi is one of the last great African wildernesses with hugely varied terrain and the wildlife less used to tourist vehicles than in the more frequented parks.
The bulk of Katavi is the hypnotically featureless cover of brachystegia woodland home to substantial numbers of eland, sable and roan antelopes. The park’s main features are the watery grass plains to the north, the palm-fringed lake Chada in the southeast and the Katuma River.
It is during the dry season Katavi truly comes into its own between May and October and December to February. Tanzania’s greatest populations of both crocodile and hippopotamus are to be found here. During the dry season up to 200 hippos might flop together in any riverine pool of sufficient depth. The giant crocodile are found sleeping in the caves on the banks of the rivers. Giraffe, topi, zebra and other herbivores gather in great numbers along the watercourses. A kaleidoscope of birds flit across the riverbanks swamps and palm groves while flotillas of pelican cruise the lakes. Elephant graze waist-deep in the marshlands. Lion and leopard find prey among the huge populations of herbivores. . But most spectacular of all are the vast herds of 1,000 plus buffalo seldom seen elsewhere in Africa.
Additionally, the rare, honey-coloured puku antelope is one of the park’s richest wildlife viewing rewards.
The name of the park immortalizes a legendary hunter, Katabi, whose spirit is believed to possess a tamarind tree and today the base of the tree is ringed with offerings from locals begging his blessings.
Katavi sees relatively few visitors, meaning that those guests who arrive here can look forward to having this huge untouched wilderness to themselves.
Camps & Lodges in Katavi:
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New IELTS Preparation App Launched by British Council
The British Council has launched a new IELTS preparation app designed to help test takers achieve better scores.
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The British Council has also unveiled a free online course (MOOC) called ‘Understanding IELTS: Techniques for English Language Tests.’ It is available at FutureLearn.com.
A statement issued by the British Council said that the IELTS Prep App focuses on providing an overview of listening and speaking tests along with modules on vocabulary and grammar with special IELTS test tips. The app is available for both Android as well as iOS users and offers:
A comprehensive overview of the IELTS Speaking and Listening tests
Listening and Speaking practice tests
Common grammar rules explained and exercises
Videos of IELTS Speaking interviews
Useful tips for the IELTS test
Assessment criteria explained
Quizzes to test knowledge of the IELTS test format
More information on IELTS related topics
In addition, students can set a test day reminder, practise using in-app materials, and check just how much progress they make. They can also bookmark useful pages so that they can easily go back to specific content.
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Michael King, director, exams said at the launch:
We have launched the app with an aim to provide an authentic source that is handy, easily accessible through mobile handsets and able to deliver high quality content.
At the same time, the six-week free online course (MOOC) will take students through each stage of the IELTS test — reading, writing, speaking and listening. At each stage there will be advice from a video tutor and a team of experienced IELTS educators. Students will also be asked to share your experiences, tips and opinions with other learners.
By the end of the Understanding IELTS course, students will:
be familiar with all parts of the IELTS test;
have some useful tips to help you achieve your IELTS goals;
understand how the IELTS test is assessed;
have an opportunity to have their written and spoken English assessed by other learners.
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Source: British Council, Times of India
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Berry Eager To See Gun Colt Exceed Expectations
A week after a close call on boom filly Libertini, jockey Tommy Berry isn’t taking anything for granted as he prepares to pilot gun colt Exceedance at Rosehill on Saturday.
Golden Rose favouritism goes on the line in the Group 2 $200,000 Sydney Markets Run To The Rose (1200m) and all eyes, just as they were on Libertini in the Furious a week ago, are on Exceedance.
Tommy Berry and Exceedance (Pic: Steve Hart)
Berry said the two three-year-olds had very different first-up runs and while Exceedance is also a short priced favourite he still has to prove himself as the best of the boys.
“She was in a high speed race, they ran along at a good speed and she ran good time,’’ Berry said.
“In Exceedance’s first-up run they went steady to the turn and it was a sprint home, and that was on a heavy track.
“I wouldn’t say he’s the best colt going around yet, but back on a dry track there won’t be any excuses.
“If he happens to win on the weekend he’d cement his favouritism for the Golden Rose and rightly so.’’
Exceedance was the $2.20 Run To The Rose elect with TAB on Friday and he stands atop the Golden Rose market at $4 ahead of his two main rivals this weekend in Yes Yes Yes and Bivouac at $8.
The Team Hawkes-trained colt sizzled despite striking heavy ground for the first time in the San Domenico, with Punter’s Intelligence sectional data clocking him at a best of the day 33.64 for his last 600m and 11.23 his final 200m.
Berry said while Exceedance wasn’t completely happy in the heavy ground he’s passed that test and as he goes beyond 1100m for the first time there are new challenges ahead.
“He wasn’t overly comfortable, his wheels spun a bit but he was able to get the job done and now he has to tick the 1200m box,’’ he said.
“That should be the least of his worries, he looks like he will eat up the ground. Another thing is can he hold a position in a race?
“They can all be beaten, he can definitely be beaten. He’s got to step up again, it’s a bigger field with more quality.
“It was a bit of a two horse race last start where there’s probably a good four horses in this that will be hard to beat.’’
Berry has ridden the promising Trope in four of his five starts and has drawn nine, 10, nine, nine and at this point will jump from 10 in the Group 2 $200,000 Tooheys 150th Birthday Theo Marks Stakes (1300m).
He says that dictates the four-year-old, the $5 second favourite behind Perth mare Arcadia Queen ($1.85), will likely concede a start again but he’s itching for the day the barrier gods shine on him.
“When you’re asking them to come back at the start all the time they can form a habit and that’s through no fault of his own,’’ he said.
“Every time he goes around I’m praying he draws a gate so I can ride him a little bit closer.
“It’s a tricky start, you have to find a position. He’s obviously going to get back, he’ll probably be back with Arcadia Queen and she’s going to need luck and he’s going to need things go his way as well.’’
Exceedance wins the San Domenico Stakes on August 31
Mizzy broke through for an overdue Group win when she resumed at Randwick last month and Berry sees no reason why she can’t double up in the Group 2 $200,000 Schweppes Sheraco Stakes (1200m).
Everything fell into place for the four-year-old as she took out the Toy Show over 1100m and the in-form jockey concedes luck in running could come into play.
“I was confident she’d get the job done first-up, I’m confident she is going better but she is up against a tougher field,’’ he said.
“She won’t have the favours she had last start, she will probably have to do more work, but she is one of those horses that is tough and never throws in the towel.
“If she wins or she doesn’t I guarantee she won’t get beaten more than a length or so.’’
Trainer Anthony Cummings said Mizzy is likely to progress to the Group 2 $400,000 Golden Pendant (1400m) in two weeks.
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Grace's 'Strange' Path To Sydney Debut
She’s a Japanese bred, English and French raced, Perth owned and now trained mare making her Australian debut in Sydney.
Yep, the Heart Of Grace story is a strange one. Her owner Paul Silvestro says as much too.
The five-year-old, purchased for 41 million Yen (a bit over $500,000) from breeders Northern Farm, was trained by William Haggas in the UK and had five starts for two wins, at Goodwood on debut and Lingfield, before Silvestro sent her to close family friend Frank Pangallo to race down under.
“The horse was originally bought for breeding purposes,’’ Silvestro said.
Trainer Frank Pangallo. (Pic: Simon Merritt / Western Racepix)
“We put a prep through her up there and then she was going straight to the barn. We bought two originally, both by Heart’s Cry, and one stayed up there and she ended up coming here.’’
Given she’s owned in the west and trained by a Perth trainer you’d expect her to appear at Belmont around about now but instead she’s at Rosehill in the Nathan’s Famous Handicap (2000m).
That suggests a level of faith in Heart Of Grace’s ability and whether it was knowledge or intrigue she quickly firmed from $34 to $18 with TAB after markets opened on Wednesday.
Silvestro said he hopes the mare will be competitive and earn herself a path to the Group 1 The Metropolitan or further south in the spring but it’s wait and see at the moment.
“That’s everybody’s dream, isn’t it,’’ he said.
“We can send her to the barn next year depending on her racing potential. If she measures up then we will continue.
“It’s a bit of a strange story. Frank is a family friend and he was keen to give her a crack at it.’’
Pangallo describes himself as a small time trainer who keeps less than half a dozen in work but he gave them up to head east with Heart Of Grace.
He trained smart filly Mia Dolce through to the Karrakatta Plate then had to undergo an operation, so he passed the filly and a few others on to other trainers.
Then the job of bringing Heart Of Grace across the country was raised by Silvestro.
“They thought we’ll have a go here and see how she goes, we’ll find out on Saturday,’’ Pangallo said.
“I haven’t studied her wins over there, I’m just taking her as she is.’’
Among her form is a last start fourth in a 2800m Listed race at Maisons-Laffitte in September 2018 and she was in action at last year’s York carnival where she was beaten four lengths by Godolphin’s Ghostwatch and Supernova, who is now in Sydney with Team Hawkes, while Our Candidate finished behind her.
She’s had two Sydney trials over 1200m with Hugh Bowman in the saddle and Pangallo said he’s been pleased with them though his preference was to kick off over a mile last week.
“Her blood wasn’t quite right so I had to miss Randwick but she’s quite all right now,’’ he said.
“Hugh said she went all right, and to put her over 1500m or 1600m, but it shocked me that she won the 1200m trial.
“She’s more a dead set stayer than a sprinter. Whatever she does on Saturday she should improve.”
All the fields, form and replays for Saturday's Rosehill Gardens meeting
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Argelès-sur-Mer to Barcelona by train
Travelling from Argelès-sur-Mer to Barcelona by train
Fast trains from Argelès-sur-Mer to Barcelona take around 2 hours and 9 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 149 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Argelès-sur-Mer and Barcelona.
1. Are there direct trains from Argelès-sur-Mer to Barcelona?
Journeys between Argelès-sur-Mer and Barcelona usually involve one change of train.
We usually find around 25 departures on the route from Argelès-sur-Mer to Barcelona every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
2. How long is the train journey from Argelès-sur-Mer to Barcelona?
The Argelès-sur-Mer to Barcelona train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 9 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Argelès-sur-Mer to Barcelona train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest train to Barcelona is usually scheduled to depart Argelès-sur-Mer around 06:58 and the last train is around 20:33. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Argelès-sur-Mer around 06:58, and the last at 19:58.
When to book Argelès-sur-Mer to Barcelona train tickets?
Trains for this journey usually open for booking around 5 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Argelès-sur-Mer to Barcelona by train.
Which train companies operate between Argelès-sur-Mer and Barcelona?
More than one train company operates on the route from Argelès-sur-Mer to Barcelona, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
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Vossloh to supply rail fastening systems to Mongolia
29 September 2020 (Last Updated September 29th, 2020 11:05)
German rail technology company Vossloh has secured a contract to supply rail fastening systems for a new heavy-haul line in Mongolia.
The new 270km-long heavy-haul line will connect the Tavan Tolgoi with Gashuun Sukhait port at the Chinese border. Credit: Julian Hochgesang on Unsplash.
As agreed, Vossloh will be supplying its W 30 HH rail fastening system to support the haulage of the extreme loads on the wide-gauge track.
The system is capable of withstanding adverse climatic conditions and the challenging soil conditions in Mongolia.
Vossloh trialled this on a test track near the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar in 2017 and has since installed the rail fastening system on various projects.
The new 270km-long line will connect the Tavan Tolgoi with Gashuun Sukhait port at the Chinese border.
Once complete, the line will support the transportation of around 30Mt of goods, primarily raw materials for steel production. The construction work is expected to be completed by the end of next year.
Vossloh has already started the deliveries of the fastening systems for the project.
Headquartered in Werdohl, Germany, Vossloh focuses on delivering track fastening systems, concrete ties, switch systems and other services.
Last year, the company generated sales worth €916.4m. It employs 3,786 people and has a presence in 20 countries worldwide.
In June, Vossloh secured a contract to deliver rail fastenings for the Uruguay Central Railroad project.
The Uruguay Central Railroad project involves the rehabilitation and construction of a 273km railway line section connecting Uruguay’s capital city Montevideo and the city of Paso de los Toros.
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Essexiae Comitat' Nova vera ac absaluta descriptio
Christopher Saxton
London / 1576 (1579)
The First Printed Map of Essex
A fabulous Saxton map of Essex, showing the county at a time when it nearly reached the City of London. The detail on the map is fabulous, with many cities and townships displayed. Parts of adjacent counties, including Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Southrey, and Kent can be seen.
The design on the map is elegant and simple. A decorative cartouche includes the coats of the United Kingdom at the top, and of Saxton's patron, Thomas Seckford, at the bottom. The cartouche builds on a neoclassical design. On the map, ships sail at sea, and rowers pass up the Thames, while a lonely sea monster lurks at the mouth of the Thames.
Essex has always been an important home county for the United Kingdom. It would eventually shrink in size with the growth of London, while it is here pictured nearly reaching the Isle of Dogs. The county is, of course, divided into its Hundreds on the map. A particularly intriguing detail on the map is the display of fenced forests, undoubtedly indicating aristocratic lands. Some elements of the Crown Estate, such as the Blockhouse on Mersea Island, are present.
This map was produced as part of Saxton's Atlas of England and Wales. The Queen's Privy Council, represented by Thomas Seckford, had authorized Saxton to map the counties of England and Wales, which he would complete by 1579. These tools were both produced as to serve administrative purposes, as well as assess defensive capabilities.
Toning along vertical centerfold. Repaired tear in upper center of image.
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A Chart of the Aintree Race Course [Liverpool, England]
Rare pictorial map of the famed Aintree Race Course, home to the Grand National, drawn by pictorial artist George Annand,
Somerset-Shire Described ad in to Hundreds devided, with the plott of the famous wholsom waters and citie of the Bathe. by I.S.
Early (Sudbury & Humble) edition of this fine decorative map of Somerset, from Speed's Theatre of Great Britain.
L'Isle De Wight, Dressee sur les Derniers Memoirs . . .
Detailed map of the Isle of Wight and contiguous coastline, from Portsmouth and Southampton to Swynghills and Havre de Rey (Kings Harbor). Shows a very detailed treatment of the island, both coastal and interior, with rhumb lines. Inset of Tor Bay and Scilly Isles.
Buckingham From the Ordnance Survey
Detailed map of Buckingham County, with roads, towns, rivers and other details.
A Map of Knightlow Hundred Reduced From an Actual Survey made in the Year 1725 by Henry Beighton Fellow of ye Royal Society, 1729 . . .
Engraved map of a part of Warwickshire from William Dugdale's The antiquities of Warwickshire illustrated…beautified with maps, prospects and portraitures.
Glocestershire contrived into thirty three severall hundreds & those againe into foure principall devisions The Citie of Glocester & Bristowe discribed with the armes of such noble men as have been dignified with ye titlles of Earles & Dukes therof
Attractive full color example of Speed's map of Gloucester, from the 1676 edition of Speed's Theatre of Great Britain.
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Child health is suffering at the hands of a disjointed approach from central Government is the warning from the RCPCH as it publishes its “State of Child Health: One year on” scorecard today. The scorecards for England, Scotland and Wales describe progress against the series of recommendations made ...
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There’s been a great new “viral” video making rounds recently, Guy Walks Across America. It’s currently at over a half million views on You Tube and will likely continue to rise as it’s buzz grows. It’s kind of like a stop motion / time lapse and is quite an amazing accomplishment technically. There’s a behind the scenes video as well that offers a glimpse into how they achieved the effect. It’s embed after the jump.
One of the names in the behind the scenes video you might recognize is Peter Cote. He’s the guy behind the DSLR Show website, a site dedicated to “free tips and training for HDSLR shooters.” Peter also conducted a recent DSLR Filmmaking Product Reality Check over at New Media Webinars. He was the production part of a DSLR series they were doing. Peter did production and I did the DSLR Filmmaking Post Workflows webinar. Both are available for purchase On-Demand from the New Media Webinars website.
Apparently this Walk Across America video was commissioned by (or maybe you could say an ad for) Levi’s. It’s a covert campaign as, besides the fact the guy is wearing jeans, the Levis logo isn’t prominently featured in the piece, that is until the end when it’s cleverly and stealthily placed. IMHO it’s advertising done right. Clever, fun to watch and not in-your-face. Planet 5D has a good post on the piece as well.
A Google Map was created to show the path the team took as they moved across country making the video. For best viewing click over to the Walk USA You Tube page and catch the piece in HD.
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With the weather getting nicer, it’s only natural to be planning some outdoor activities with your friends at parks, beaches, or a big backyard. According to the latest CDC guidelines, the best ways to reduce your risk of exposure to COVID-19 is to stay six feet apart from other people, especially those you’re not living with, wearing masks, and regularly sanitizing any shared equipment. We have a guide to the items you’ll need to comply with these recommendations, but what should you do when you’re out there?
We’ve collected six games appropriate for all ages that you can play outdoors while keeping the appropriate amount of distance between players. If you live with all of the people you’re playing with, and everyone has taken precautions, your overall risk is lower. If you’re with people who haven’t been following the CDC’s guidelines, or don’t live with you, we suggest wearing gloves at all times to prevent direct contact with any shared equipment.
You should also check with your state and local lawmakers for the latest data concerning active cases, and guidance on whether or not it’s safe to socialize in your area. If you’ve taken the right precautions to minimize your risk, and want to spend time outdoors with friends and family, here are some games you should consider playing.
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1. Kan Jam
Kan Jam is a deceptively difficult game in which four players (in teams of two) try to score 21 points by throwing a Frisbee toward a round, plastic can. Hitting the can with no interaction from your teammate counts for two points, if your partner hits the Frisbee so it makes contact with any part of the can, it counts for one point, if your partner hits the Frisbee into the opening on top of the can, it can counts for three points. If the Frisbee makes it through the front slot with no interaction from your teammate, it’s an automatic win.
The cans in Kan Jam are always spaced further than six feet apart, so the only shared point of contact players have is with the Frisbee, which can be cleaned regularly.
Buy: Kan Jam $39.99
2. Cornhole
Cornhole is a game in which two players (or four players in teams of two), throw bean bags at an sloped, wooden board with a hole toward the top. If a beanbag lands on top of the Cornhole board, it counts for one point. If the beanbag gets into the hole, it counts as three points. The game is played until one team gets 21 points.
According to the official rules, Cornhole boards must be placed 27 feet apart, which complies with the CDC’s social distancing guidelines. Players can choose between using red or blue bean bags, so each team only has to touch the ones they throw, which reduces the risk of shared contact.
Buy: GoSports Cornhole $137.16
3. Bocce
Sometimes called “lawn bowling,” Bocce is an Italian game in which players (individuals or teams of two) try to score 12 points by getting their balls closest to a smaller one called a pallino; here’s how it works.
At the beginning of a round one player rolls the pallino roughly twenty feet away. Players then take turns rolling their larger balls toward the pallino. Once all the balls have been tossed players determine the larger ball that’s closest, which counts for one point. If multiple balls from one team are closer to the pallino than any ball rolled by the opposing team, each ball counts for one point. Players can throw their ball in an attempt to knock their opponents balls farther away from the pallino, without hitting the pallino itself.
Bocce can be played on multiple surfaces, including grass, sand, and on an official court. You shouldn’t play on a hard surface like concrete or pavement because you could damage the ball. Bocce balls come in two colors, so players and teams don’t have to touch the same ones.
Buy: Hey Play Bocce Ball Set $39.99
4. Mini Golf
Typically played on an official course, this mini golf set allows you to play at home. The set comes with one club, two balls, four “holes,” one tube, one windmill, three slides, and a set of mats and borders you can use to play indoors. The object of the game is to complete the course you’ve set up while hitting the ball the fewest number of times. The ball must go into each hole before moving players can move on to the next one.
The ability to customize your course each time you play, and the option to set it up indoors if you don’t feel comfortable spending time with other people outdoors right now makes it the most versatile game on this list. To avoid shared contact with other players, we recommend you get at least one more putter before you play.
Buy: 4 Fun Cosmic Mini Golf $119.99
5. Horseshoes
Horseshoes is a game for up to four players, and combines some of the rules of Cornhole and Bocce. Players begin by stick two metal stakes into the ground, then attempt to throw their Horseshoe (U-shaped metal widgets) toward it. Horseshoes that hit the stake and spin around count for two points; if no player makes that shot, the team whose horseshoes closes to the stake get a point. Teams are awarded multiple points if their horseshoes are closer to the stake than any thrown by their opponents. The first team to score 21 points wins.
This set comes with four horseshoes: one pair is gray, the other two are blue. Teams or individuals only need to touch the two horseshoes they throw, which minimizes shared contact.
Buy: Franklin Sports Horseshoes Set $44.99
6. Lawn Darts
Lawn darts is the only game we’re recommending that can be played with six feet of distance between players and no shared equipment (unless you’re playing on teams). This set comes with four lawn darts (two red, two blue) and four hoops.
Each team sets its rings at two distances (five feet and ten feet away, for example), and attempts to throw their darts so they land inside one of the rings. If your dart makes it inside the closer ring, it counts for three points. If your dart makes it inside the further ring, it counts for five points. The first team to score 21 points wins. If no player gets darts in their hoop, the player whose dart is closest to one of the rings scores one point.
Players only interact with the hoops and darts they’re playing with, and teams can socially distance from one another while playing.
Buy: Lawn Darts Game $29.99
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Britain's M&S warns of severe impact from coronavirus
LONDON (Reuters) - British retailer Marks & Spencer MKS.L warned on Friday trading over the next 9-12 months in its clothing, homewares and international businesses was likely to be "severely impacted" by the coronavirus pandemic.
FILE PHOTO: A man leaves a Marks & Spencer store in London, Britain, in this January 7, 2016 file photo. REUTERS/Toby Melville
To save cash, the group will not pay a final dividend for its 2019-20 financial year, and it said it was unable to provide meaningful guidance on earnings for 2020-21. However, it added the post-crisis future of the business was strong.
“M&S has served customers without cease through two world wars, terrorist bombings and numerous local disasters and we are determined to support our customers now as we always do,” the 136-year-old group said.
“While there are many uncertainties, we expect to come through this period in a strengthened competitive position.”
Shares in M&S were down 5.3% at 0829 GMT, taking losses for 2020 so far to 49%.
The group said it was seeing substantial sales declines in its clothing and home business and has had to manage costs accordingly, but expected to be able to redeploy significant numbers of staff to support its food business, where trading has so far remained strong. Some 4,600 have already been redeployed.
M&S is planning on the basis of a “prolonged downturn” in demand for clothing and homewares, and preparing for the contingency that some stores may have to close temporarily.
"However, our business model of operating parallel clothing and food businesses and our strategy to move online including the Ocado OCDO.L joint venture should provide more resilience than some single sector businesses," it said.
DEFER SUPPLY
With margins likely to be severely impacted by the surplus of unsold seasonal clothing stock and probable clearance activity in the wider market, M&S said it was taking all possible steps to defer supply.
The firm is reducing its clothing supply pipeline by over 100 million pounds ($118 million), postponing capital commitments, deferring or cancelling discretionary spend and deferring all pay increases. Not paying a final dividend will save it 130 million pounds ($154 million).
M&S said pretax profit before one off items for the 2019-20 year could be at or below the bottom end of the analysts’ forecast range of 440-460 million pounds ($516-$540 million), given probable very depressed trading in clothing and home.
The firm said it had total available liquidity of 1.34 billion pounds.
Separately on Friday, sporting goods retailer Frasers Group FRAS.L, formerly Sports Direct, warned it would not meet earnings guidance for 2019-20 as the coronavirus would cause significant disruption to its business.
Reporting by James Davey; editing by Kate Holton and Mark Potter
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In Review: 19/10-1/11
Categories: Develop, Engage, Represent
International Rugby Players Conference
While results on the field might not have gone to plan, Ireland was still making its impact felt off the field in Japan. Rugby Players Ireland CEO Simon Keogh attended the International Rugby Players Conference which was held in Chichibu, while David Quinlan who is Head of Legal and Player Welfare at the global body was also present.
Tackle Your Feelings
This week, former Munster Rugby player Cathal Sheridan was with our Connacht Rugby members in Galway to lead a Tackle Your Feelings workshop designed to build awareness of proactive positive mental wellbeing. Cathal, who was at the forefront of the campaign during Phase One, will continue his relationship with the initiative having attained a MSc in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology from the University of Limerick.
As a small thank you to our members for their support, TYF has also teamed up with Noggin Sport to provide them with unique beanies to help them though the winter months. Set-up by Conor and Kieran Joyce, Noggin Sport is dedicated to raising awareness of the effects of mental health and mental illness in sport through fashionable clothing and headwear. Conor is currently plying his trade with Jersey Reds, while Kieran now works full-time for the company having departed Connacht Rugby last summer. Many thanks to Adam McBurney and Stuart McCloskey for modelling them off!
Well done to Munster Rugby pair Shane Daly and Alex McHenry who recently graduated from University College Cork. Daly and McHenry have tread a similar path throughout their careers, having both played with Ireland U20s, the Irish Men’s 7s and Cork Constitution, winning the AIL last season. Both are also recipients of the Goodbody Rugby Players Ireland Bursary which aids the progression and development of their off-field careers and academic studies.
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There are taxation implications when our players travel to South Africa during the Pro14 season. However, with the help of our partners at BDO Ireland, we are able to guide our members through the rebate process. Last week, Ciarán Medlar travelled to Galway to carry out a workshop with those who have travelled with Connacht Rugby.
Since opening in April 1996, the Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary has found caring homes for an average of 20 animals each month. Run by a small staff who aided by a dedicated team of volunteers, the charity was delighted to welcome some of our Ulster Rugby members to their premises in October.
It’s that time of the year again! We have teamed up with Movember Ireland to help change the face of men’s health. As October drew to a close, we gathered up some willing participants for the traditional shave-off ahead of a hairy month!
Now in its 11th year, Movember is the biggest funder of prostate cancer in Ireland, with over 100k Irish supporters, 30+ Irish programmes funded and over €10m raised to date. Prostate Cancer is the 2nd most commonly diagnosed cancer in Irish men with over 3,400 new cases each year, while testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men (15 – 35 years). Movember is on a mission to reduce the number of lives lost to suicide and cancer by encouraging Irish men to take ownership of their health and open-up about mental or physical issues they may be facing.
Finally, a word for Rory Best who has retired from the game following Ireland’s defeat to New Zealand. The former Ulster Rugby captain formally hung up his boots following his 124th international appearance and 14 years of Test rugby.
Simon Keogh reflected on Rory’s remarkable term of service as captain and player:
“Rory Best has been a true leader on and off the field. He has instigated change through his involvement at Executive Board level of Rugby Players Ireland and brought Ireland to unprecedented success on the field. We look forward to celebrating his career at his finale dinner.”
Thank you, Rory.
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Red Hat brings CO.LAB to Boston to teach girls coding, collaboration, and the open source way
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Last fall, when we announced that Red Hat would be opening a new facility in Boston (coming soon!), we also made a commitment to become an active member of the Boston technology community. Our recently announced collaboration with and commitment to Boston University to, among other things, create the Red Hat Collaboratory at Boston University to advance research on cloud computing, machine learning and automation, and big data, was a big first step from us toward that.
Participation is the new innovation, and the power of open source transcends technology. Red Hat recognizes this potential, and we plan to continue to shine a light on how openness is a catalyst for change, and how "open" philosophies like meritocracy, community-building and transparency are defining 21st-century innovation through human-centered stories about the impact of open innovation.
Today, we’re back in Boston to lead another initiative that we hope will highlight the broader impact of open source and collaboration.
In collaboration with Boston University, Sociedad Latina, Boston After School & Beyond, and the City of Boston, Red Hat is hosting 20–25 Latina-American and African-American girls (ages 11–14) from underserved areas of Boston in a three-day immersive experience, introducing them to coding, collaboration, and the open source way. Through this CO.LAB initiative, we hope to show these girls the potential of collaborative innovation and, along the way, perhaps help spark their interest in open source technology or coding.
As the world’s leading open source software provider, we know the value of participation and collaboration, and we’ve talked before about our belief in the importance of diversity and inclusion to help us think about the world in new ways. Through our diversity and inclusion initiatives like the Women in Open Source Award, support of Outreachy, and outreach efforts targeting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), we hope to help build a more inclusive and innovative technology industry. The CO.LAB initiative this week in Boston represents the newest opportunity for us to help advance diversity and inclusion in tech for the next generation.
Here’s how we’ll be spending the next three days in CO.LAB:
Day 1 (April 19, 2017): We’ll give the girls an introduction to Red Hat and Boston University and talk about what it means to be a female in technology. The girls will spend the day learning to code Raspberry Pis to create simple digital cameras.
Day 2 (April 20, 2017): The girls will explore the city of Boston to photograph themes around the inspirational Emily Dickinson poem, "Hope is the thing with feathers," helping them interpret and capture images that bring the poem to life.
Day 3 (April 21, 2017): – We’ll collaborate to build a digital installation that curates their photographs into a cohesive story that represents the CO.LAB experience. The installation will be on display in Boston’s City Hall and at various locations within Boston University.
You can follow along with the CO.LAB initiative via our website: www.redhat.com/colab and on our social media channels via #RedHatCOLAB.
And in less than two weeks, we’re bringing thousands to Boston for Red Hat Summit 2017, putting open source innovation center stage once more. Through all of these initiatives, we’re excited to continue our commitment to Boston’s technology community and to bringing open source and the transcendent potential of open innovation to an even bigger audience.
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Rediff.com » Sports » Children of another dangal
Children of another dangal
By Geetanjali Krishna
'Dangal gives people the impression that Geeta and Babita Phogat's rise to fame as wrestlers is a one-off phenomenon.'
'Many young wrestlers in Haryana are capable of reaching the same heights as the Phogat sisters, but there are few opportunities to train or make a living from wrestling in the village,' a young lady tells Geetanjali Krishna.
Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com
The other day at the gym, one of the televisions had been turned to a channel showing the Bollywood movie Dangal.
For those who haven't seen it, the movie is loosely based on the lives of Mahavir Singh Phogat, an amateur wrestler from Haryana, and his two daughters Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari, whom he trained to become India's first world-class female wrestlers.
While the story and actors were delightful, I couldn't help being struck by the irony of two girls from rural Haryana becoming successful wrestlers and empowered women only because their patriarchal father wanted to realise his dreams for a son he never had, through them.
Anyway, I was sweating it out on the treadmill and smiling at a tender moment between the wrestler father and his daughters who were unwilling initially to learn wrestling, when I heard a snort.
Then another one. I turned to find Vandana, one of the best trainers at the gym, standing behind me and watching the movie as well.
Why was she snorting, I asked?
What was it, she asked me in reply, that I was smiling about watching the movie?
I replied that even though I'd seen the movie before, the sight of the young Geeta Phogat practicing wrestling with boys in a highly patriarchal society, never failed to amuse and impress.
Vandana snorted again.
It would probably surprise me, the 23 year old said, that the sight of a girl in a wrestling arena in a Haryana village was not as unusual as shown in the film.
"My father used to be a wrestler in his youth and my elder brother and I grew up around dangals, wrestling arenas," she said.
When Vandana looked back on her childhood in a village in Haryana, all she remembered was practicing wrestling, bodybuilding, gymnastics and more and eating wonderfully large meals laden with ghee and milk to fuel the exercise.
"Being pure vegetarian, we would obsess about getting enough protein in our diets," she said. "We'd eat soaked almonds, milk, yogurt and dal and our long suffering mother would keep making roti after roti that we would demolish by the dozen."
The craze for physical fitness and contact sports became deeper as Vandana and her brother finished school.
However, neither wanted to live in the village, choosing instead to come to Delhi to work.
"I became a fitness trainer and student of fitness," she said. "My brother is one of the best CrossFit trainers in south Delhi."
Today, Vandana lives alone in a single room flat, working in a profession dominated by pumped-up male trainers.
She is barely five feet tall, but manages to tower over them all.
For a girl trainer holding out on her own in a unisex gym is as brave, if not more so, than a girl wrestling another in a sports arena (no offence to the sisters Phogat).
Her life story was fascinating, said I, but why did she snort at the movie Dangal?
"It is giving people like you the impression that Geeta and Babita Phogat's rise to fame as wrestlers is a one-off phenomenon," said she.
"Many young wrestlers in Haryana are capable of reaching the same heights as the Phogat sisters, but there are few opportunities to train or make a living from wrestling in the village, although there is immense interest in the sport."
Since all fathers can't be as driven as Mahavir Singh Phogat, the need of the hour is, clearly, better training facilities and talent scouts in villages with strong sports traditions.
Clearly my young friend had good reason to snort.
Geetanjali Krishna
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