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THE OLDEST LIGHT IN THE UNIVERSE, called the cosmic microwave background, is a fossil from the Big Bang that fills every square inch of the sky. It provides a glimpse of what the universe looked like 14 billion years ago, and can shed light on everything from the evolution of the universe to how much dark matter and dark energy the universe contains.
Recently, two high-profile experiments released new data and analysis of this early light. These data support the theory of cosmic inflation, which posits that the universe underwent an enormous expansion in the moments following the Big Bang. During this time, space grew monumentally, swelling from<|fim_middle|>rophysics, biology and chemistry.
On February 18, Three preeminent scientists will come together to discuss Planck's latest results, what they mean for the theory of inflation, and what we can expect to learn about the very early universe in the coming decade. | smaller than a proton to an enormity that defies comprehension.
Just last week, Planck released new maps of the cosmic microwave background supporting the theory of cosmic inflation, which posits that the universe underwent a monumental expansion in the moments following the Big Bang. During this time, space expanded faster than the speed of light, growing from smaller than a proton to an enormity that defies comprehension.
ON FEBRUARY 18, 2015, three preeminent scientists came together to discuss the latest results, what they mean for the theory of inflation, and what we can expect to learn about the very early universe in the coming decade.
GEORGE EFSTATHIOU is a cosmologist with a leading role in the Planck mission, which studies the oldest light in the universe. He is the Director of the Kavli Institute for Cosmology at the University of Cambridge and Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Cambridge.
CLEMENT PRYKE is an experimental cosmologist and Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota. He has played a leading role in the construction and operation of a series of telescopes that study the universe's first light from the South Pole, and in analyzing the data they produce.
PAUL STEINHARDT is the Albert Einstein Professor in Science and Director of the Princeton Center for Theoretical Science at Princeton University. His research spans particle physics, astrophysics, condensed matter physics and cosmology, and he shared the 2002 P.A.M. Dirac Medal for his role as one of the architects of inflationary theory.
KELEN TUTTLE (moderator) is a freelance journalist with more than a decade of experience in science communications. Most recently, she served as Editor-in-Chief of Symmetry, a magazine dedicated to the science and culture of particle physics. Her fields of expertise also include ast | 383 |
Az<|fim_middle|> The allure of the show is the natural and relatable characters and relationships that are built, and the comedic effect is simply the cherry on top. Ansari and Yang's ability to collaborate and create a dynamic and powerful environment to showcase a relatively normal guy facing the pressures of life after college hits the mark. | iz Ansari's new television show "Master of None" debuted on Netflix on Nov. 6, and the world has welcomed the series with open arms. The Netflix original showcases actor Aziz Ansari as a 30- year-old man named Dev living in New York, trying to figure adulthood out. Ansari's show tackles many of the keystone pieces of adulthood with the added complication of being immersed fully in the modern world, bringing up topics that highlight the cusp that current 30-year-olds rest on.
Ansari's show manages to maintain an atmosphere of sexiness and sophistication without losing a sense of authenticity and genuine appeal. Throughout the first season Ansari tackles topics such as interacting with your parents as a 30-year-old and adjusting to spending mornings with a girl who has moved into your residence.
Ansari also takes this opportunity to discuss the perspective that second-generation immigrants are coming from in 2015. With episodes like "Indians on TV" Ansari calls out general stereotyping and introduces the complexity of the issue as Dev's crusade for equality leads to complications for his own career. Aziz also manages to tackle subjects like gender inequality and the different perspectives between a man and a woman living in New York City, and how immigrants interact with older people from different cultures.
"Master of None" is admittedly not a constant stream of belly laughing, launching milk out of your nose at every turn. It's more quirky and relatable, and it could occasionally be considered mundane if someone was anticipating a faster-paced show. However Ansari and his Co-Creator Alan Yang manage to find the comedy in real situations, which gives this show a level of merit your traditional prime-time situation comedy lacks.
In the realm of visual appeal, the show itself is shot in "ultra widescreen" which is a first for any half-hour comedy show. This method of cinematography leads to a really beautiful and complex-looking scene, which admittedly took time to adjust to while watching the series. This style of shot manages to make crowded bars feel more open, and it allows the shot to breathe, letting the audience relax a bit while they watch while also giving a more dynamic shot than your standard sitcom.
The depth of the characters and the authenticity and realism of the problems they face make this show a must-watch for me. In terms of properly taking a snapshot of a particular generation at a particular time, Ansari and Yang hit the nail on the head with "Master of None." The struggle to find a balance between relationship and work, making it all up as you go along, considering marriage and children, the show captures almost every traditional worry a 30-year-old man would possibly have, and it puts these themes in the context of the present. Out of every show I've seen that attempts to capture the feeling of the millennial generation, Ansari and Yang have managed to capture it perfectly.
I've already watched season one of the show twice, both times in a room full of about 10 people with eyes glued to the screen. The show transcends the industry standard of crude or fluffy comedy mixed in with a bit of social commentary. | 641 |
Turning the page on editing
SUCCESSFUL SEGUE: Editor Anna Thomson is also a published writer.
EVER get stuck into a good story, only to find your mind drifting after a few chapters because you can't understand the characters?
Armidale editor Anna Thomson found she couldn't "fall into" the story with some works she edited, even though the plot was well written and constructed.
Her solution was to write her own novel and, thanks to the inaugural Varuna-New England Writers' Centre fellowship, she spent a week working on Bloodwood.
"Having an entire week to work uninterrupted on the manuscript was just what I, and it, needed," Thomson said.
Anna Thompson was the winner of the 2019 Inaugural Varuna-NEWC Fellowship
BRINGING THE PAST TO LIFE
UNE lecturer in writing, Ariella Van Luyn, says readers want historical fiction to feel authentic
"This might be a bit creepy for some, but I also like walking in cemeteries to find out about how people lived and died."
"WHAT is tomorrow's fish-and-chip wrappings could also be a best-selling novel."
So says Ariella Van Luyn, a lecturer in writing at The University of New England. Dr Van Luyn will deliver an online workshop for the New England Writers' Centre on November 13, where she will discuss researching and writing historical fiction.
She says Australian newspapers and magazines found in the National Library of Australia's "Trove" digital catalogue are a rich source of inspiration. That's also the case with tomes of old newspapers found in local libraries.
"Usually, [the local history collection] is tucked away in a corner of the library and contains all kinds of fascinating books and pamphlets," Dr Van Luyn says.
building a sustainable creative lifestyle
Move out of pain into health & resilience
Eva Knörles takes a 'whole body' approach to address pains associated with repetitive movements experienced by creatives - writers, illustrators, musicians, makers ...
Aches and pains after long periods of focused creativity can often be prevented by making small changes over time.
That's the message from massage therapist and breathing educator Eva Knörles, who will be conducting a workshop, Your Creative Body, for the New England Writers' Centre on Saturday, October 9.
"It's common for creative people to experience aches and pains associated with repetitive tasks, particularly sitting at a desk and using a keyboard for long hours, or standing at an easel," Eva says.
"At the workshop, I will take a 'whole body' approach to each individual to help address the issues unique to them and the way they like to work."
Photo credit: Laurence Nussbaumer
Drawing Inspiration From A Prize-Winning Author
Yumna Kassab's words of encouragement to budding authors
Yumna Kassab is a past-winner of the Thunderbolt Prize for Crime Writing (Poetry)
IT COULD take just 15 minutes a day to turn your dreams into tomorrow's bestseller.
That's the advice from writer Yumna Kassab, a past-winner of the Thunderbolt Prize for Crime Writing (Poetry).
Kassab, from Western Sydney, wrote her Australiana stories while living and working in Tamworth.
Her first book of short stories, The House of Youssef, was listed for prizes including the NSW Premier's Literary Award and The Stella Prize, so Kassab understands the process behind writing.
"Write for 15 minutes a day," she says.
"Don't throw the writing out. Don't tear it up. The writing will add up and when you come back to it later, even if it seems average, you'll start to notice a progression.
Everyone can be a writer
by Jim Belshaw
Back in Armidale on a visit, I went down to the Newie (Armidale's New England Hotel) for a Friday night drink with Uncle Ron and some of his country mates. The stories flowed, some of them very entertaining indeed.
"Why don't you write them down," I said.
Everybody suddenly got very self-conscious.
"We're not writers", they said.
This is a not unusual reaction. The problem, I think, is that we have mystified writers and writing, turning it<|fim_middle|>.
In 2018 Trish launched her first book with Little Pink Dog Books who were looking for emerging authors and illustrators.
Little Pink Dog Books liked some of her monster drawings and asked if she would write and illustrate a book where those monsters were Worry Monsters - manifestations of a child's anxiety. They asked if the child could overcome her Worry Monsters by using mindful breathing, that would help young children cope with their anxiety.
It aligned with Trish's desire to help parents and children connect through books, and so began "Tissy Woo and the Worry Monsters".
2018 Pitch Independent a fantastic success!
Pitch Independent — Sophie Masson (NEWC Chairwoman)
As one of the three co-ordinators for the New England Writers' Centre's big Pitch Independent program, I am happy to report that it was a brilliant success!
The prep day two weeks ago went really well, with lots of people getting advice and practising their pitches in front of local publishing professionals. We hosted a fantastic lineup of some of Australia's best small and independent book publishers and literary magazine editors, who participated in a lively and engaging symposium, heard lots of one-on-one pitches from writers in all genres as well as illustrators, and generally gave generously, and warmly, of their time, knowledge and expertise. | from a simple process into a capitalised art form. This is compounded by school experiences that have taught us not that we should write but that we must write in a particular way, that focus on the mistakes we make in writing.
In the Spotlight Fiona McDonald
by Becky Holland
Fiona left school in year 11 and did a variety of jobs. In 1985 to 1990 she attended the Julian Ashton Art School in Sydney. Founded in 1890, it is the oldest continuous fine art school in Australia and is still operating today in assisting artists achieve their dreams. Over the years, Fiona has thought of herself mostly as a visual artist doing black and white pen drawings, but also gouache colour pictures.
Most recently, Fiona took an opportunity to be part of Stuff of Tales. Each writer or artist is paired up with a museum in the New England area and conducts workshops. Fiona had the chance to explore Saumarez Homestead with the view to select an item from the collection to become the basis of a story.
Interview with John Charles Ryan
How do you begin a poem?
For me, a poem begins with an inspired, though fleeting, thought or impression that I realize I must write down promptly, or risk losing. I tend to begin poems outside, in contact with the earth—with a notebook, leaning against a tree or smelling a plant—but I usually finish poems indoors, in insulated comfort, and occasionally a long while after I initiated them. I'm fascinated by language, and particularly by archaic and scientific terminology, so poems can be prompted by odd words. On a much different note, a poem sometimes begins with a broiling sense of indignation that I feel I should set free.
In the spotlight Trish Donald
Trish Donald is a previous board member of the New England Writers' Centre. Her artwork regularly makes an appearance in the newsletter | 384 |
Dining & Food
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Home Dining & Food Lambertville Station
Lambertville Station
by Frank Quattrone
Gracing a prime parcel of property on the scenic banks of the Delaware, Lambertville Station has been delighting families from Philadelphia to New York, and all points in-between, for nearly forty years. Rising from the metaphoric ashes of the long-defunct Lambertville Railroad Station, the resort offers guests everything from standard and deluxe accommodations overlooking the river to diverse dining options, both al fresco and indoors, in a variety of appealing settings.
Original partners Dan Whittaker, the late Mike Dougherty and a<|fim_middle|> easily serve as the evening's entrée. Look for generous portions of colossal lump crab meat, a huge lobster claw, and tender jumbo shrimp with a trio of complementary sauces.
Our entrées, to quote Eve, were "out of this world." As good as her Chesapeake-style colossal Crab Cakes were (and they were excellent) — baked with Meyer lemon butter and served with quinoa rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables, my Jambalaya was even better. A classic blend of chicken, fish, scallops, shrimp, and the most tender sausage I've eaten in ages, all simmered in a spicy Creole sauce and served over Southern red rice, it was beautifully balanced, conjuring up memories of my last trip to New Orleans.
Also on the menu for future visits are such specialty items as Brunch Crêpe, three scrambled eggs folded into a crêpe with creamy brie cheese and topped with chunky apple slices; Black Bean & Basmati Burger, a wheat bun sandwich laden with black turtle beans, whole grain basmati rice, jalapeño and cumin, topped with pepper jack cheese and guacamole; and Diver Scallops & Jumbo Shrimp, poached in Moscato wine and fresh herbs, served with lobster risotto. Many menu items are available gluten-free. And there's a delectable rotating dessert menu to please anyone's sweet tooth.
No question about it: dining at Lambertville Station Restaurant, whether it's a casual lunch with friends, a social celebration with family, or a wine-taster's flight of fancy in the Wine Cellar, is an event — affordable and fun — a veritable feast for the eyes and palate.
Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn is located at 11 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530; 609-397-8300; www.lambertvillestation.com. Open Monday – Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday Brunch, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Riverside Ballroom and private function space available for weddings, social celebrations, and meetings. Information on accommodations and the Inn, call 609-397-4400.
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BCM Media Company, Inc. | friend named Skip acquired the abandoned train station in 1980. With a hefty combination of sweat, savvy, and old-fashioned chutzpah, they physically gutted the interior, renovated and redesigned the premises themselves, picked up a host of Victorian-era furnishings and antiques to dress up the place, and set about creating an eclectic menu that has clearly stood the evolving taste-test of time.
Even on a cool spring evening, Eve and I could see the seasonal potential of the restaurant. All year round, guests can sip a specialty cocktail, craft beer, or fine wine in the Pub, an authentic wood-grained American tavern with an oval bar and comfortable booths. Or they can enjoy tapas, flatbreads, charcuterie, artisanal cheeses, and hand-crafted chocolates in the popular Wine Cellar, whose stone walls, exposed original wooden beams, and cozy fireplace provide the perfect backdrop to sample one of fifty boutique wines. The main dining rooms, including the Riverside Ballroom, where Sunday Brunch is served, also offer excellent views and artifacts — and European-style service — to complement the culinary creations of Executive Chef Chris Veal and his staff.
But when Mother Nature is especially kind, loyal patrons flock to the Canal Side terrace and bar to dine amid the refreshing breezes of the season. So it's no wonder that Lambertville Inn has been the destination of countless wedding parties, weekend- and Bucks County Playhouse-Getaways, as well as anniversary bashes, business meetings, and the like. Private events take place in five separate venues on the property, accommodating from fifteen to two-hundred guests.
It's no surprise, then — according to co-owner Dan Whittaker — that the Lambertville complex can boast eighty-five- to ninety percent repeat business and that the children of the earliest customers now patronize the restaurant and inn with their own families. And because there has been so little staff turnover in the past thirty years, guests have come to know and request specific servers to tend their tables and to bring out their favorite dishes. This is what Dan and current partner Rose Carbanara call "the restaurant's own special branding." He says that their guests appreciate the consistency of the menus, as well as the locally sourced products presented by the kitchen staff, including fresh herbs from the restaurant's own herb garden.
The evening of our visit, Eve and I got to speak with Dan Whittaker and his lovely wife Cindy and enjoyed the well-informed service of pleasantly personable Tyler Strauss. A lifelong oyster aficionado, Tyler recommended an outstanding selection of Blue Point, Sweet Baby Jesus, and Stormy Bay oysters. For starters, we also shared a sizeable portion of Frizzled Brussels Sprouts, flash-fried and tossed with crunchy cashews in a homemade Asian dipping sauce, in addition to tangy sushi-grade Kimchi Tuna, pepper-crusted and pan-seared with Korean-style kimchi atop a seasoned nishiki sticky rice cake, with a touch of wasabi.
Highly recommended is the restaurant's Seafood Trio for Two, a seafood lover's starter that could | 630 |
In the car back to London, we came to the conclusion that spiders are in fact aliens. And we indulged ourselves by listening to our latest recordings, which i should add, are sounding pretty sweet.
In other news, legendary DJ Dave Cash played a song from our soon to be released E.P on his BBC Kent show. We're often played on the BBC Introducing show there, and it was great to get some airplay on a show aimed at a different audience! It was 'Meet You On The Other Side of The World'- he played it during his country hour and it seemed to fit right in there with it's country-esque drums and bass…thanks Dave! You can pre-order our brand new E.P Alchemy, with that track on it from here.
I'm loving Pentangle at the moment, they've been helping me through my dissertation, which is an uphill struggle at the moment, for that i thank you, Pentangle.
So, Happy New Year and all that. We hope you had a good one?
Alex and Ben started the night DJing at The Flowerpot in Kentish Town for Ronnie's 'Ronkiepop' NYE party. Alex played a masterful set of breaks and beats using vinyl before Ben played some more 'cheesy' tunes for the ladies. We had a<|fim_middle|> in there for good measure. This made sure everyone went home with smiles on their faces, making for a top night all in all!
Roll on the next one! | great time there seeing in the New Year before moving on to KOKO. We cleared out what was left in the dressing rooms there before moving on to various warehouse parties, house parties and then healthy breakfast of Jägermeister red wine….
Hopefully, you all had a similarly messy evening.
Our first gig of the New Year is back at The Flowerpot next week on 8th January. It'll be a free entry gig so come down.
After a month off from gigging, we're finally back in the game, playing a really enjoyable set at the New Cross Inn. Twas a good night, filled with familiar faces and our favourite bands; cherry-picked to play by us!
Chinese Fireworks company played an energy filled set first, shot with machine-gun drumming and biting, witty lyrics from their charismatic frontman. Top guys reppin' north kent!
Fiction were up next and really got the crowd excited with their call and response type songs, throwing in some slick melodies that creep up on you all unexpected like.
After a set from us…which i can assure you was a blinder, it was Is Tropical's turn. They rounded off the night in a typically party-like fashion, and played Seasick Mutiny which was featured on NME.com this week (and is a tune). These boys are one of my favourite live bands around, and may even be better than the band they spawned from: Ratty Rat Rat.
DJ Sunny Wray got people grooving after the bands, playing some downright disgustingly dirty dubstep, with some dnb | 323 |
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We are a Massachusetts employer who is seeking talented, bright technicians to work in our data processing center. If you're looking for opportunities in the accounting world as a full or part time position, please contact us today!
Franchising opportunities will be available in the future.
The best way to learn is through experience and we enjoy hiring local college students as interns. Our current interns are students at Stonehill College located in Easton. They have gained valuable work experience with us and we look forward to growing our internship program.
The intern will have a valuable opportunity | 126 |
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Lineage Advisors specializes in providing best-in-class investment solutions, unbiased economic research, risk management and proactive client service. Working with families, business owners, family offices, executives and entrepreneurs, our principals are experienced in transition planning in a number of areas such as business succession and exit planning, multi-generational wealth transfer and philanthropy.
Our approach consists of in-depth discovery and bespoke investment strategies, targeting the uncommon needs of affluent families. We provide a customized, boutique experience characteristic of an independent firm. Leveraging the broad array of financial resources at UBS, our practice follows a professional philosophy grounded in communication, trust and collaboration. Our structured process helps our clients navigate the intersection of finance, family, business and legacy planning.
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Our mission is to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. Our goal is to be your primary source of financial advice. To this end,<|fim_middle|>ages his legal background to assist clients with trust and estate planning strategies.
After graduating from Fordham Law School in 2009, Richard worked as a securities litigator before being hand selected to work for the legal group at Credit Suisse during one of the most challenging periods in Wall Street history. After spending over four years at Credit Suisse, Richard transitioned to the investment advisory business at UBS. In his spare time, Richard enjoys golf and skiing as well as collecting art and fine wines. He lives on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
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Chad Torelli, CFA
Wealth Strategy Associate
Chad graduated from the University of Miami where he earned both his B.B.A. and M.B.A in finance. Chad began his career working with a family office in South Florida where he specialized in research & analysis, portfolio management, and financial modeling. He then went on to work with the private bank at Credit Suisse in 2013 and later moved with his team to UBS in 2015. Among his responsibilities, Chad specializes in analyzing portfolios and presenting investment solutions tailored to clients' individual needs.
Chad is a Chartered Financial Analyst charter holder (CFA®) and an active member of the CFA Society of New York. He also maintains his Series 7, and 66 securities license.
Outside of UBS, Chad and his wife, Marisa enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends. Chad is an active participant in the UBS Community Affairs & Corporate Responsibility program.
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For over 30 years, Robert has provided investment advice and customized financial planning for clients across the globe. Robert started his career in 1988 at Lehman Brothers. After twenty years as a Managing Director in Private Banking at Lehman, Robert moved to Credit Suisse where he was Managing Director and on the Chairman's Council. Through thoughtful conversations, Robert implements portfolio construction based on his clients' needs and goals. His advice has led clients and their families, to plan for the future. Currently at UBS, Robert and his team focus specifically on developing comprehensive financial plans for their clients to help them pursue the goals that matter most in their life.
Robert graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He has his series 7, 63 & 65 licenses. Robert is married to his wife Serena; they have three boys and reside in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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Michele has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and has spent the past 27 years working directly with highly affluent clients. Prior to joining Merrill, she was a Vice President in the Private Client Services Group at Goldman Sachs & Co. for nine years.
Michele has extensive experience working with entrepreneurs and executives of public companies in developing customized wealth management strategies including risk management strategies for concentrated stock positions. Michele's additional areas of focus include working with women going through transitions such as career change, divorce or loss of a spouse.
Michele holds a Master's in Management from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, and a B.S. with honors in finance and marketing from Boston College.
Michele is actively involved with several charitable organizations including AmeriCares, Kids Helping Kids and Al's Angels. Michele resides with her husband, son and daughter in New Canaan, CT, where she enjoys gardening and cooking.
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Richard has had a passion for markets and investing from an early age and has spent his career at the intersection of securities law and finance. Richard specializes in advising an elite group of ultra-high net worth clients and institutions on asset allocation, portfolio construction and opportunistic investing. As an investment manager, Richard specializes in providing creative, thoughtful, tax-sensitive investment solutions with special attention given to risk mitigation. In addition, Richard focuses on manager search and selection and also lever | 978 |
U.S. Virgin Islands Government Employees<|fim_middle|> began the search after relieving prior administrator Laurence Bryan of his duties in November. Officials did not provide a reason for the dismissal and had initially hoped to have an administrator by the end of January.
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U.S. Virgin Islands Government Employees' Retirement System, St. Thomas, hired Segal Advisors as investment consultant, said Willis C. Todmann, CFO. Officials for the $1.3 billion fund issued an RFP in October for the fund's first outside investment consultant in several years. RV Kuhns, Callan Associates and Smith Barney were also finalists.
Separately, the board is choosing among six finalists for a new system administrator and hopes to make a decision by the end of June, Mr. Todmann said. The board's recommendation would then be subject to approval of Charles W. Turnbull, governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Plan officials | 140 |
IBEW Local 124 is a Title Sponsor of the 2015 Craig Whitaker Memorial LMC Golf Tournament to be held July 20 at Oakwood Country Club. Sponsors, foursomes, donors and volunteers are committing now. Contact the LMC if you need a registration form.
The LMC's Construction Industry Committee next meets at 8 a.m., Thursday, June 11 at Mark One Electric Co., Inc., 909 Troost, KCMO.
The LMC honors those who have served our mission and have passed on, including co-founders the Rev. Maurice Van Ackeren, S.J., the Rev. Frank Murphy, S.J., Meyer Goldman and Bob Reeds. We also recognize those who gave their lives for our liberty. Finally, we welcome back everyone from the Memorial Day holiday.
The LMC thanks Missouri legislators for their service during the just-completed 2015 session. While not all of the LMC's issues were successful, the LMC appreciates the efforts of legislators and the efforts of our members to keeping elected officials informed. A wrap-up of the LMC's 2015 Missouri issues will be posted soon.
Meanwhile Kansas legislators continue to work. Maintaining transportation funding is a key issue in the wake of budget difficulties.
The LMC congratulates developers and the city of Kansas City, Mo., on the proposed downtown hotel. LMC member JE Dunn Construction Co. will be the general contractor. The LMC has long supported enhancing the city's convention and tourism industry.
Construction Committee Discusses Dramatic Legislative Activity, Industry Impact
8 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2015, Mark One Electric Co., Inc.
Attending: Terry Akins, Conseulo Cruz, Greg Davey, Brian Dietz, Jerry Helmick, Matt Johnson, Dennis Joyce, Greg Lever, Bill Livingston, John Tompson, Colleen White, Brian Wood, Bob Jacobi.
•Thanks to Rosana Privitera Biondo and Mark One Electric Co., Inc. for hosting.
•Plans for a major convention hotel in downtown KCMO have been announced. A hotel at the Hollywood Casino is on hold for a few years, with the Unified Government using penalty revenues for employee raises until then. The KCMO Streetcar is beginning to lay rail. Also in KCMO, the One Light project achieved a perfect compliance audit of both JE Dunn Construction and project subcontractors.
•"Right-to-Work" was passed by the Missouri legislature; the Senate invoked a rarely used "previous question" to force a vote, which has effectively ended Senate action through adjournment Friday at 6 p.m. The House is in limbo due to the "interngate" situation affecting Speaker Diehl (Note: he has since resigned from the House). Neither favorable house vote produced enough votes to override a promised gubernatorial veto; committee members are urged to contact Gov. Nixon supporting a veto and legislators who had voted no to urge they keep that position. The proposed gas tax for transportation is effectively dead for the session; Missouri will face a transportation funding crisis in a few years and Kansas is seeing cuts to balance its budget. Missouri's budget also cut three prevailing wage enforcement positions.
•Kansas HB 2074 will be debated today; it would lower the state's percentage take of slot machines at racetracks, an attempt to revive the Woodlands but the bill's prospect is also causing the stall in building the Hollywood Casino hotel. The LMC opposed similar bills in the past.
•KCMO is expected to pass an ordinance requiring mandatory benchmarking of large commercial and residential buildings. The LMC opposed the ordinance, but negotiated in committee for provisions that eliminate a "shaming list," reduce compliance penalties and eliminate a verification requirement so the LMC became neutral on the substitute ordinance.
•KCMO's Planned Industrial Expansion Authority has a new director in place, David Macoubrie. PIEA is looking to include prevailing wage on more of its future projects. It is also considering E-Verify requirements as well. Each of the economic development agencies has their own requirements for whether prevailing wage is required, though all are under the Economic Development Corp. umbrella.
•A proposed KCMO additional certification authority for women contractors is now an "advisory" source.
•NICE held a successful iBuild Showcase April 14 with nearly 2,000 students attending, about half middle and half high school students from 46 schools.
•Gov. Nixon gave a rousing and well-received speech to the national Building Trades Conference in Washington, DC.
•OSHA has developed new construction standards which take effect Aug. 15. Check OSHA's website or contact Brian Wood, local OSHA labor liaison, for details. Specific areas addressed included confined spaces in attics, crawl spaces, sewer systems and pits.
•The Committee will not meet in July due to the Mid-America Labor/Management Conference.
•Upcoming events include:
*Builders' Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament, May 18, Milbourn Country Club
*Workers Memorial Day, April 28, 8 a.m., Builders' Training Center
*Midwest Minority & Women Business Expo, May 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., MCC BTC
*HCA Luncheon, Guadalupe Center, May 20, 11:30 a.m.
*Federal Procurement Conference hosted by Sen. McCaskill, UCM in Warrensburg, May 28
*NAWIC Golf Tournament, June 8, Adams Pointe Golf Club (Blue Springs)
*Rockhurst University Joseph Freeman Golf Tournament, June 29, Lions Gate
*KCMO general election day June 23
*Working Families Friend Golf Tournament, June 16, The National/Duece
*Mid-America Labor/Management Conference, July 5-8, 2015, Camden on the Lake
*<|fim_middle|>., Kauffman Performing Arts Center
*Construction Expo Oct. 21
•Next Meeting: 8 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2015, Mark One Electric Co., Inc.
The Missouri legislature passed HB 116, "right-to-work." The LMC opposes this bill and urges Gov. Jay Nixon to veto it. We thank the following senators who voted against ending debate on the bill and bringing it to a vote:
Maria Chappelle-Nadal, Shalonn "Kiki" Curls, Tom Dempsey, Bob Dixon, Joe Keaveny, Paul LeVota, Jamil Nasheed, Gary Romine, Jull Schupp, Scott Sifton, Ryan Silvey, Wayne Wallingford, Gina Walsh and Paul Wieland. Also to Sen. Jason Holsman who voted against passage of the bill.
The Missouri Senate is likely to debate this week a "right-to-work" bill, SB 127. The LMC opposes this and similar bills. Opponents are urged to contact their Senators early this week. The General Assembly session ends May 15. Contact the LMC for details.
The Labor-Management Council encourages you to register now to attend to attend the 30th Annual Mid-America Labor/Management Conference July 5-8 at the Lake of the Ozarks (www.malmc.org). The MALMC strives to bring together leaders from both labor and management, providing an opportunity to build relationships, network and improve your skills.
Highlights of the conference include:
•Four rounds of timely, topical workshops, including one on labor-management collaboration to improve health care benefits while controlling costs
•Keynote speaker Rick Gregory, a labor/management facilitator and 50-year member of the United Food and Commercial Workers' Union
•Missouri Court of Appeals Traveling Docket of labor-related cases
•The annual MALMC golf tournament July 7 at Osage National Golf Resort
•Networking opportunities and events, including karaoke.
For the second time, the conference will be held at the Camden on the Lake Resort, Spa and Yaht Club at Toad Cove—the newest and most luxurious full-service resort at Lake of the Ozarks. The MALMC will be the only event there, and room space is limited so reservations should be made soon. Attendees can make reservations by calling 888-365-5620 and asking for the Mid-America Labor Management Conference rate of $149 per night or click here to make an online reservation using the user ID LABR0715 and password LABR0715.
Please let the conference or us know if you have questions.
Thanks to the Kansas City Labor Beacon for its extensive coverage of the LMC's 36th Anniversary and 16th Awards Dinner April 16. The coverage begins on the front page of the April 30 issue. | LMC Craig Whitaker Memorial Golf Tournament, July 20, Oakwood Country Club
*KC CREW Golf Tournament, Aug. 6, Shoal Creek
*Working Families Friend Fall Cookout, Sept. 10
*LMC Public Officials Reception, Oct. 15, 5-7 p.m | 68 |
Kitty, Kitty!: A Wild Kingdom on the Plains
March 14, 2022 August 30, 2011 by Mile High Fun
The unpaved highway rises and dips like a lazy rollercoaster as we roll along on the plains east of Colorado Springs toward Calhan. At the last crest, the animal refuge appears at the bottom of the hill, a glinting compound of chain-link fences where the big cats of Serenity Springs live — more than 120 of them.
A wild kingdom in a rural oasis, Serenity Springs is so named to reflect the peacefulness of the retreat where the magnificent cats will spend the rest of their lives.
It's said that a lion's roar can be heard for five miles, but today there is no sound as we approach the entrance. Julie Walker, significant companion and all-around assistant to owner and director Nick Sculac, waits at the gate to take us on a private tour of the facility. We will visit 40 cats, representative of the lions, tigers, leopards, servals, lynx and caracals who inhabit the facility. They are the most socialized of the feline residents.
Lions, tigers, leopards, servals, lynx and caracals inhabit the 17-acre Serenity Springs big cat facility.
Sculac emphasizes that Big Cats at Serenity Springs is not a breeding facility. The cats that come here will stay forever but not reproduce.
Founded in 1993 by Sculac and his wife, Karen, who died in March of 2006, the refuge is the state's only big cat facility to be granted a zoological park license from the Colorado Division of Wildlife. It covers 17 acres with an adjoining 40 acres available for expansion. Will they ever run out of space? "No, I will run out of time before space," Sculac says. "We really don't want to<|fim_middle|>1997, Dr. Melanie A. Marsden of Pikes Peak Veterinary Clinic has been the full-time, on-call veterinarian. Now, the sanctuary's on-site, full-care veterinary and surgical center with an indoor-outdoor recovery room is almost complete, bringing a long-time dream to fruition.
The work never ends, though. New enclosures need to be built for cats who have outgrown them and those still to come. Each enclosure with a cinder block den will cost approximately $2,500.
The "grand plan" includes an enrichment area for the cats where they can roam in a natural environment, with such amenities as pools for the tigers and rocky outcroppings for the lions. Land has been set aside for this. "One of our biggest needs is to acquire our own snow removal equipment," Sculac says. For ways to support the refuge, visit its Web site. Or better yet, visit the sanctuary for a stunning experience.
The future? "We've made it through the hard times," Sculac reflects. "I'm ready to move on and make a difference."
He already has.
Big Cats of Serenity Springs, about 30 miles east of Colorado Springs near Calhan; www.bigcatsofserenitysprings.org
Tours by appointment only. For reservations, e-mail [email protected]
Toni Knapp is a freelance writer living in Colorado Springs.
From the Editors: We spent a heap of time making sure this story was accurate when it was published, but of course, things can change. Please confirm the details before setting out in our great Centennial State.
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White Fence Farm: Old-Fashioned Fun and Food | have more than 200 cats, and we have plenty of room for that."
Sculac originally planned to raise and train big cats for the movies. But soon he began getting calls to take in cats in need of care. As he discovered the terrible treatment and appalling conditions that so many suffered, he changed his plans. Most of the cats at BCSS were rescued from illegal breeding operations, private facilities, individual owners who thought they would make nice pets, roadside zoos and show biz. Many arrived sick, undernourished or mistreated. Sculac rescued 13 cats from a facility in the Mount Rushmore area of South Dakota after receiving a call from animal control officers that the owner had abandoned them.
The Humane Society of the United States estimates that 10,000 to 15,000 big cats are privately owned. Nationally, more than 25 states have banned them as pets, including Colorado. In 2003, the state also banned the opening of new nonprofit wildlife facilities.
Sculak loves all his cats, but admits to a close and special bond with Aramis, the first cat we visit after entering the compound. The spotted black leopard is lying on his back on a perch at the top of his enclosure, schuffing, purring and pawing the caretaker at work on the fence, wanting to play. Sculak rescued Aramis from an illegal breeder in Kansas when he was only 10 days old. "He had feline panleukopenia, a highly contagious viral disease caused by feline parvovirus," Walker explains, "and wasn't expected to survive." He was raised in the Sculacs' home. That is, until he began terrorizing the house and was moved to his deluxe outdoor residence, where he basks in attention. What a pussycat.
Most of the cats at BCSS were rescued from illegal breeding operations, private facilities, individual owners who thought they would make nice pets, roadside zoos and show biz.
We move on to George, a very big African lion with a bad hair day lying contentedly in the sun. The atmosphere is quiet and serene. Walker calls to him, but he doesn't move. He grumbles and clearly doesn't want to socialize. "Oh, he's just been fed and doesn't want to be bothered," she says. That's OK. I don't need to pet him.
Hard to believe, but George was raised from cubhood by an 85-year-old woman in Little Rock, Ark., who also rescued monkeys. When her home was hit by a tornado, the animals ran amok all over the neighborhood before they were finally rounded up. After the woman died in 2002, the family called BCSS because they were terrified of the lion.
Often, people think owning an exotic cat is cool. "Cubs are cute," says Walker. "Then they grow up into cats weighing 300 pounds. People can't handle them and don't know what to do with them, so they dump them."
Mike Tyson, of boxing and ear-biting fame, sent his three white Bengal tigers to BCSS after the USDA gave him 72 hours to find another home for them. It seems he bought the tigers so he could spar with them. One day the female, Kenya, pinned Tyson to the floor for four hours with his head in her mouth. He survived unscathed but Kenya had the last word.
She peers at us from her cinderblock den and emerges slowly. Walker talks to her in soft tones and Kenya responds with gentle chuffs, a happy and absolutely sublime sound. She rubs her head against the fence, delighting in Walker's presence. "Kenya is 15 years old and has kidney disease, but she's happy," Walker says.
We stop to commune with Sammy, who was set to star as one of the lions in the 1996 movie, The Ghost and the Darkness, with Michael Douglas. His short but promising career ended when he broke training on the first day of shooting and was retired at the age of 3. But Sammy has a tender side. As we watch him, Sylvester, a black and white cat, wanders by. It seems that he and Sammy have an unusual bond. Sylvester sleeps with him in his den and Sammy even shares his food.
Next, we come to Savannah, an African lioness who looks at us with quiet interest as we observe her calm demeanor. She also comes with Hollywood credentials, having starred in the charming film, Second Hand Lions, with Michael Caine and Robert Duval.
Running a rescue operation is not easy or cheap. As a nonprofit organization, money is always an issue. With 120-plus mouths to feed, tour admission fees, gift-shop sales, donors and fundraisers help pay upwards of $15,000 a month for more than 40,000 pounds of frozen meat blocks and chicken parts.
There are the unexpected crises, too, such as snow removal in the winter of 2006-2007 that took a huge financial toll and from which the animal refuge is slowly recovering. Then in early 2007, Sculac attempted to bring in partners to help him run the sanctuary. "Unfortunately, they had a personal agenda, and it was not for the good of the cats," he says.
Owner and director Nick Sculac emphasizes that Big Cats at Serenity Springs is not a breeding facility. The cats that come here will stay forever but not reproduce.
Things deteriorated badly without his constant supervision. Now, with Sculac back full time, the refuge runs smoothly with a group of dedicated volunteers and several full-time employees.
Keeping the felines healthy is always an ongoing concern, and that means excellent veterinary care. Since | 1,218 |
MGK "new to being vulnerable" about mental health outside music
MGK had a deep and meaningful with talk show host Drew Barrymore, discussing mental health and what it means for his next album
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Machine Gun Kelly has opened up about his mental health on the latest episode of The Drew Barrymore Show.
MGK (real name Col<|fim_middle|>"I see a lot of pictures of me and there's smiles on them and it's just weird though because I didn't feel good at all that day," he said.
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"I kind of am sick of smiling on days when I don't feel like smiling and I feel this odd pressure because I don't want my fans to think that I'm taking something for granted."
Baker continued that a lot of what he did was "for other people."
"I haven't given myself the time to just accept that it's okay to not be okay," he said.
Baker attributed his newfound vulnerability to girlfriend Megan Fox.
"My girl is really centred and kind of was like the one who encouraged me to face my past and stuff and pick out what it is that I'm running from and why I put on those smiles that I don't want to wear and stuff like that," he said.
"That was big for me."
He also gave a little more info on his upcoming album, Born With Horns, saying it will be more "guitar-heavy" and "lyrically deeper."
"I'm not scared anymore, there's nothing holding me back from being my true self – and my true self can't be silenced, can't be restrained – it's a force, it's like a hurricane," he said.
"Can't stop that, it just goes until it feels like stopping, and I don't feel like stopping anytime soon."
Watch the interview here:
Joe Diffie passes away after getting coronavirus | son Baker) was on the show in part to promote his nail polish line, UN/DN LAQR, but started out with an admission to host Drew Barrymore.
"I'm like having a really weird day, so I just want you to… I don't want to come off like I'm cold or shy but I'm just a little insular and I'm just having an odd day," he said.
"You're in a really safe space," Barrymore assured him.
"This show was born in a time where we get to keep it really real and be honest."
This led to Baker's admission that he's, "new to being vulnerable outside of songs."
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Three LSU Agcenter rice clinics set for January. Will provide information on<|fim_middle|> include Mike Salassi, LSU AgCenter economist.
On Jan. 5, farmers in the Crowley area will meet at the Acadia Parish extension office auditorium, 157 Cherokee St., Crowley. The clinic will start with registration at 7:30 a.m., followed by a meeting of the Acadia Parish Rice Growers Association. Presentations will begin at 8:30 a.m. Soybean production also will be covered at this meeting, and U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany of Lafayette is scheduled to be among the speakers.
The session for Vermilion Parish will be Jan. 6 at the American Legion Hall in Kaplan, located at 1504 American Legion Road. Among the speakers will be Eddie Gaspard of the Planter's Rice Mill, who will talk about rice marketing.
Central Louisiana rice farmers will have a session on Jan. 11 in Bunkie at the Masonic Lodge located at 300 Floyd St. Kurt Guidry, LSU AgCenter economist, will provide a crop outlook for 2012.
On Jan. 26, north Louisiana farmers will meet at the Rayville Civic Center, 827 Louisa St., with registration at 8:30 a.m. and the first presentation at 9:30 a.m. In addition to AgCenter scientists, speakers will include Betsy Ward and Reece Langley of the USA Rice Federation. | the latest rice practices and products.
A series of clinics in January sponsored by the LSU AgCenter for rice farmers will provide information on the latest practices and products.
Topics to be covered by LSU AgCenter experts will include disease, weed and insect control, fertilization, a rice market outlook and new varieties. A lunch will be served at each of the meetings.
The first session will be Jan. 3 at the Welsh Community Center at 101 Palmer St., starting at 8 a.m. Soybean production also will be discussed by Ron Levy, LSU AgCenter soybean specialist. Ernest Girouard, director of the Louisiana Master Farmer Program, will give an update on the federal regulations for fuel storage.
The next session, on Jan. 4, will be at the Ville Platte Civic Center, 704 N. Soileau St., with registration at 7:30 a.m. and the first speaker at 8 a.m. Speakers will | 198 |
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) have become amongst the hottest buzzwords of 2018, and while many companies are putting in their best efforts to get diversity right, it's the experience they create for those diverse hires that tends to get neglected. In order to reap the many benefits of diversity, companies first need to foster inclusive cultures.
Diversity without inclusion is like an energizer bunny without a battery.
Inclusion is what brings the diversity to life. You can feel when a company gets it right. It's palpable in the teamwork, the interactions between colleagues, the ideas and ultimately the business results. There's no one-size-fits-all approach or quick checklist for D&I. In fact, even the best companies are still figuring out how to embed it into their daily systems and processes. The good news is that inclusion is a "mindset" more than anything, and believing in its value is the first step.
You're on the right path!
As intangible as inclusion seems, it does have a direct impact on the most concrete element of all. Business results. Why? Because inclusive cultures are what lay down the smooth and solid foundation for innovation.
The most innovative and disruptive ideas arise when a group of diverse minds collaborate, share perspectives, listen empathetically and challenge one another dynamically. This is the recipe for innovation, the success factor that will keep your company ahead of the game.
In order to be successful, we have to be successful together.
But innovation doesn't just happen. It's the product of creating a safe environment where employees feel that they can come to work as they are and do what they love without fear of being judged. This is the recipe for psychological safety, a term to remember, if not memorize, because it rests at the heart of the future of work.
According to HBR, "Psychological safety allows for moderate risk-taking, speaking your mind, creativity, and sticking your neck out without fear of having it cut off — just the types of behavior that lead to market breakthroughs." Fear is creativity's long-lived nemesis, and the ultimate inhibitor of innovation.
Workplaces that nurture teams fueled with a sense of belonging, trust, empathy and compassion are the ones that "winnovate".
In fact, the science behind inclusion tell us that feelings of exclusion and rejection actually register in the brain as physical injury. That's right. It literally hurts to feel excluded, and it's not without consequence on your business results. According to Forbes, "there is also evidence that suggests not being able to "think straight" is a real outcome of feeling rejected." This means that our ability to think, process information and generate ideas is affected by how we feel at work. If we feel that we belong and are accepted as we are, our brains literally become more valuable.
Who is Responsible for Inclusion?
The mistake that is commonly made across all industries is that organizations are leaving it up to HR to foster inclusive environments. D&I is not an HR strategy, it's a strategy that includes everyone, most specifically an organization's leadership. When CEOs delegate the "inclusion project" to someone else, they set themselves up for failure because the modelling of inclusion must necessarily start at the top. If the company preaches inclusion, its key figures and managers must walk the talk.
That being said, every individual in the organization is responsible for inclusion. While it might start at the top, it's the job of the frontline managers to nurture it within their teams and ensure that it is lived by every member of the organization. Inclusion is not a job for leadership, it's a job that starts with leadership.
Tip to catch your bias: Mentally flip whoever you are dealing with in a specific situation with someone else and see how it feels. If it feels weird then you probably have a bias. For example, flip it from man to a woman to see if you have a gender bias.
Before we dive into more actionable tips, we recommend sending your team our free Diversity and Inclusion Poll. You can quickly discover your team's strengths and weaknesses when it comes to inclusion<|fim_middle|> exist in the DNA of a company, and it's up to that company's leadership to model it. Modern managers play an essential role in exhibiting inclusive and empathic behaviours that will inspire employees to do the same. When a company truly believes in the power of inclusion and lives it uncompromisingly in their day-to-day, they earn a competitive advantage that can't be matched. Cultures of belonging are the ones that reduce fear and increase curiosity and creativity. The future of work is now, and it's inclusive.
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Michelle Kim, the CEO of Awaken who is passionately changing the face of D&I within organizations, offers three essential tips for leaders to build inclusive workspaces.
There's a tendency to think that our identities in and out of the workplace are separate, but they're not. We are one whole person, and we bring our whole selves to work. When leadership takes the time to demonstrate that they see people, and not just workers, employees will give their best. Ask questions, show interest, and support them as a whole individual.
Tip: Find out what religious and cultural days and holidays are significant to your employees from different backgrounds, and offer them the time off.
Remember that your organization and its people do not exist separately from the world, meaning that you need to pay attention to how world events might affect your employees. Whether it touches on mental health, race, religion, sexuality, etc., it's key for managers and HR leaders to check in with their teams, make a formal company statement, and create a safe space to hold discussions or ask for support.
Tip: Whether it was an act of violence on a specific community that is represented within your company, or recurring events in the news regarding mental illness, gather your team and let them know that you recognize the impact. Ask if anyone needs some time off, and remind them you have an open door policy should they need to talk.
People look to the company's leadership to set the norm, so it's the duty of the manager to model inclusive behaviour for their teams.
Interrupt harmful language, bias or behavior in the moment. This includes noting your own, as we all have bias. Speak up!
Listen to and amplify underrepresented voices.
Give credit where credit is due; to people who actually did the work.
Delegate work equitably and thoughtfully – give everyone the chance to shine.
Question and then challenge norms established by and for privileged groups.
Create a safe space to learn about your employees' backgrounds and what has been vital in shaping their lives. Doing this as a group allows employees to learn new things about each other that otherwise might not come up, and the act of being open, honest and vulnerable is a great way to form bonds, increase empathy and improve relationships.
Ask everyone to think about the three most defining moments in their lives and write them down on separate Post-its.
Have each employee present these moments to the team, and share their story to whatever degree they feel comfortable.
Thank everyone for sharing and ask the team to share what their takeaways are from the exercise.
Employees have lives and experiences outside of the office that inform the way they feel, and therefore perform at work. Understanding how people feel before a group brainstorm or meeting, for example, will shed light on their level of participation, the dynamic they bring to the group, and it will bring team empathy to the forefront.
Use the following conversation-starter in small groups to kick off a meeting, or try it during a one-on-one to set the tone for openness and vulnerability. It also gives the employee a moment to reflect on how they are feeling, which is something we don't often take the time to do.
It can be something as simple as: "I missed the bus this morning so I feel a bit stressed. I need a minute to collect myself." Or, something a bit more revealing such as: "I have a family member who is not well and I'm having trouble focusing".
This particular inclusion activity suggested by MIT is a great way to break down misconceptions and stereotypes by allowing individuals to report on how they identify themselves, while also allowing them to address the stereotypes behind these identifying factors.
Each participant should fold a piece of paper in half to create two separate columns.
In the first column, write "I Am".
In the second column, write "I Am Not".
In between these two columns, write the word "But".
Participants should fill in the first blank with some kind of common identifier, such as their race, religion, etc. and the second with a common stereotype about that group which is not true of them (whether the stereotype is positive or negative).
Make sure there are no questions and have everyone write at least 5 statements.
Allow participants to share their statements with the team and have an open and respectful discourse on stereotypes.
Harvard Business Review recommends "perspective taking" as a great way to mentally walk in someone else's shoes. Empathy is key in building inclusive and pro-diversity cultures.
Have your team share what types of diverse backgrounds they see on their team (race, religion, education, sexual orientation, age, etc).
Pair each team member with a background that is different from their own.
Have everyone write a few lines on the distinct challenges that they believe the background group they've been paired with could face.
Share and discuss with the team or in small groups.
This reflection will produce more empathic teams, and according to the Harvard study, will help build positive attitudes and behaviors toward minorities. The study also reveals increased support and "engaging in less mistreatment toward marginalized minorities".
We all have bias, whether we think we do or not. One way to overcome bias and non-inclusive language is to call it out and confront it in yourself and others.
Have your team call out bias and non-inclusive language openly.
For example, using gendered language when discussing a specific profession.
Whoever is called out must submit a dollar.
But don't stop there. Have a quick discussion about the type of bias with your team so that it resonates.
The practice will help everyone reduce their bias a bit more everyday by bringing it to the forefront. At the end of the year, use the money to do something fun together as team.
Retaining and engaging your employees is about creating an environment they want to stay in. One where they feel heard, included, and where they can be themselves. Inclusion needs to | 1,261 |
'As a psychological thriller author I found this book both educational and inspiring; such a useful resource to help writers create intriguing, authentic characters – and maybe learn something about themselves too.'
~Jackie Kabler, author of the Cora Baxter Mysteries, Am I Guilty? and The Perfect Couple.
'An invaluable guide to creating authentic characters by peeling back the layers and searching for the 'why' that lies behind all our actions. I have really enjoyed applying psychological theory to creative intuition, led by Stephanie's accessible approach to creating believable, motivated characters.'
~Sarah Steele, author of The Missing Pieces of Nancy Moon and The Schoolteacher of Saint-Michel
'What<|fim_middle|> that also taught me a lot about myself. Inside Fictional Minds is a journey of discovery.'
~Sophie van Llewyn, author of Bottled Goods, longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction.
US UK DE FR ES IT JP CA AU | are the subliminal influences that really drive a character? How can these be revealed in a way that pulls the reader in and keeps the pages turning? In Inside Fictional Minds Dr Stephanie Carty offers an insightful, easy-to-read guide for all writers seeking to create believable characters who keep us gripped by their choices.'
~Jane Bailey, author of Sorry Isn't Good Enough and Larksong
'Inside Fictional Minds is an accessible and invaluable tool for any writer of fiction wanting to get underneath their character's skin. Packed with psychological insights into motive, reason and desire, it'll have you unravelling the intricacies of being human in new and exciting ways.'
~Hannah Persaud, award-winning short story writer and author of The Codes of Love
'A truly exceptional book, a classic in the making. It offers unique insights into human psychology that are easy to apply to fiction writing, but | 184 |
The event will take place at Gypsy Bar, and will offer attendees the chance to test Godard's Rockin' Olives, and enjoy live music by alternative-rockers Kristen and The Noise, as well as signature Gypsy cocktails, along<|fim_middle|> of event space; 4 signature nightlife experiences; and parking for 7,100 cars. The resort also features Atlantic City's first cosmopolitan hotel experience, The Water Club at Borgata, with 800 guest rooms and suites; a 36,000 square foot spa; 18,000 square feet of meeting space; 6 designer retail boutiques; and 5 heated indoor and outdoor pools. | with special giveaways throughout the night.
Currently the best-selling artist in the U.S., Michael Godard brings his renowned olives to Borgata's casino floor. The game, which is already installed and running at the Borgata Casino, combines the imaginative creations of global art celebrity Michael Godard and the expertise of Aristocrat, bringing gaming to a new level of entertainment and creativity. Housed in the beautifully-sculptured VERVE hd™ cabinet, Godard Rockin' Olives features 4 progressive jackpots and 5 entertaining bonus features, along with a stunning 22-inch wide screen monitor that allows players to experience Godard's creations in High Definition.
Located at Renaissance Pointe in Atlantic City, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa features 2,000 guest rooms and suites; 161,000 square feet of gaming; 182 gaming tables; 3,475 slot machines; an 85-table poker room; 11 retail boutiques; 6 acclaimed fine dining restaurants by renowned chefs; 6 casual dining options; a 54,000 square foot spa; 70,000 square feet | 244 |
Is it time to become a 'loafer'? This is the collective name loyal fans of this resort love to be assigned, and this loyalty alone should give clues as to the great appeal of Sugarloaf. If you are looking for a resort with an excellent reputation, large ski area and fantastic snow record, and incredibly friendly locals then look no further than Sugarloaf. Located in Maine, Sugarloaf aka 'The Loaf' is the largest ski resort in East Coast USA and the only place which offers above treeline skiing in the North-East providing some of the most spectacular views around. Few parts of east coast USA can claim to be as wild and beautiful as the Maine setting of Sugarloaf. Yet the immense infrastructure and setup of the Sugarloaf resort makes it an enduring destination for school ski trips.
At Sugarloaf, it is big, powdery and here is the best part, easy to manage as a group leader! The Sugarloaf team ensure a slick and seamless process for you and your group so you can all enjoy the vast acreage of the East Coasts largest ski resort. From exiting the ski hire at Base Lodge, your group immediately find themselves at the superb 'Perfect Turn' ski school which sits next to the main "Sugalorf Superquad" chairlift. Next to this is a superb beginners area, in addition to some superb progression areas that eventually will lead beginners higher up the mountain, with easy, long, tree-lined runs from the very top to bottom. A great aspect about Sugarloaf is runs all lead back to the central Base Lodge area. Another exciting aspect is as the week progresses, there is every chance your whole group will be able to ski down the mountain together, beginners on an easier green circle run such as Timberline, and more intermediate and advanced skiers on any number of stunning tree-lined runs ranging from blue square to double black diamond. This resort truly does have something for everyone, and with a immensely friendly and welcoming vibe for your school group.
Sugarloaf has an average annual snowfall over 5 metres, ensuring many days in Sugarloaf are all about powder, powder, powder…and plenty of it. Add to this some of the best snowmaking in the whole USA with over 1000 snow cannons and this ensures Sugarloaf is about as snow-sure as it gets, with a long season starting early November and stretching until the end of April.
The whole setup of Sugarloaf in combination to the skiing is one of the great appealing factors of this resort. All accommodation options offered by Ski Adaptable at Sugarloaf have facilities either onsite or a short walk away, such as swimming pools, games rooms and function spaces which can be used for quiz nights and discos. Add to this some great options at the 'Anti-gravity Centre' (AGC) and the Sugarloaf Outdoor Centre. The AGC is a training base for elite free-style skiers, but their trampolines can be used for groups in addition to the huge sports hall and the climbing wall with instruction. The Sugarloaf Outdoor Centre offers an Olympic sized ice rink, cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing. All activities are easily reachable with free transportation included in the small price of the activity.
The Sugarloaf Condos are great budget options located close by to skiing with additional space in each condo for relaxing and socialising after a days skiing.
Location: The Sugarloaf Condos are situated around the Sugarloaf site, many are ski-to-door whilst others just a short walk from ski lifts. Free shuttle services are also available The exact condo allocation will be allocated after booking however the spec of each is comparable.
Condo Facilities: TV and DVD player, Telephone, Ensuite, living room area, kitchen (appliances can be turned off).
Student Rooming: Max 12 bedded condos (this will consist of bedrooms and a sleep-living area, with students sharing beds in double doubles).
Condo Facilities: Around the condo site, students have free use of the indoor swimming pool, indoor volleyball (wolleyball), with food being eaten at the onsite Sugarloaf Inn.
Cozy and convenient accommodation slopeside with stunning mountain views.
Location: On the Sugarloaf mountainside site, ski-to-door from the main slopes (with a qualified staff member), and walking distance from many amenities<|fim_middle|> great amenities.
Location: Just 100m from the Super-Quad Chairlift, ski rental and the ski school, with slopeside ski storage. Village amenities are just a walk away and no lugging skis back after a hard day on the slopes.
Student Rooming: Max 4 bedded rooms (consisting of either 2 large double beds, or a large Murphy bed and large sleep sofa, with students sharing in double doubles).
Hotel Facilities: Indoor and outdoor swimming pools and Jacuzzis, free wifi, slopeside location, Hotel spa, conference centre available for group use, gift shop. Facilities at the Base Lodge next door include further places to eat and drink, a café, ski storage and shops. | the Sugarloaf has to offer.
A beautiful, modern hotel at the heart of the mountain with a slope side location and | 25 |
The moon will be at it closest and fullest it has been in 15 years.
percent brighter than this year's other full moons, according to NASA.
It looks like it could be a pretty sight.
You may have noticed, like Sara had long before I did, that there are two bright "stars" close together in the night's sky. You probably figured that one was Venus -- and you'd be correct. The other, though, is our largest planet: Jupiter. And tonight, they'll both<|fim_middle|> | be joined with a crescent moon.
Australia gets a celestial smiley face.
I have no exterior game speakers beyond the cruddy ones in one of my monitors. So, I don't mind spending some extra money if I can get good quality. The headset, which is a headphone with a microphone, is needed for times when I play games with others -- like when Shannon talks me into a hot game of Company of Heroes.
I was very happy with my last headset, the Razer Piranha. I got it on sale at $69.95, and was quite pleased overall. The sound seemed good and the fit was comfortable. My main problems were twofold: the third cord, a USB-only was merely for lighting the headset, was just an extra wire hanging around for me. The other was the annoying ease of unintentionally muting the microphone. I believe Shannon is also having problems with his microphone itself. Unfortunately for me, while pulling out my computer from its cubbyhole, the cord got caught and microphone no longer works. Best Buy no longer carried the Piranha locally, so I looked for another set.
After reading a few reviews, I decided on the slightly more expensive Plantronics Gamecom 777.
If you have an LCD or plasma monitor, then you may have found stuck pixels or been concerned about screen burnin. Screen savers can help the latter from happening, but isn't always effective since some programs may be run for hours. And little can be done for stuck pixels.
JScreenFixDeluxe offers the solution. It's a Java program which offers a potential fix for stuck pixels (not all can be fixed this way, but many can). It also acts as a screensaver which keeps track of all the non-moving screen activity and puts up a negative on the screen. It'll cost you 10GBP, which is probably around $20US (est.). I've used it for over a year, and am very happy so far.
On the down side, it does occasionally have issues with licensing pop up. However, the programmer is very quick to respond and helpful. Still, there is no program that Iknow of that is better. If you have a single stuck pixel, it's well worth $20 to get rid of the annoyance.
Try the evaluation demo for free. I believe it's the full version for thirty days.
In 8 days, my daughter will change from being a 4-year-old punk into a 5-year-old punk. That kid can be exhausting. But she does it with style! | 528 |
Evan<|fim_middle|>3 games this season with the University of Guelph, posting a 2.27 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage.
"I was at school just doing my own thing. It was during exam season and we were doing our thing.... Then this opportunity came about and it was hard not to pass it up. I'm really excited to be back here" said Cormier.
Cormier has so far collected a 4-1 record with Binghamton and a .933 save percentage.
"The games a lot faster, for sure. But, I feel really comfortable right now for sure, so I gotta keep it simple and keep having fun" said Cormier.
Binghamton Devils host the Hershey Bears Wednesday night at 7:05 pm. | Cormier Fitting In Nicely In Binghamton
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 5:57 PM EST
Binghamton, N.Y. - The Binghamton Devils still find themselves at the bottom of the AHL in goals allowed, allowing 143 on the season. However, 21 year-old goalie Evan Cormier has certainly been on route to change that, allowing less than two goals per game during their four game winning streak. The Devils longest streak of their season.
"I can tell you one thing I like about his game is his ability to handle the puck. He's helped our defense out in that area. Technically sound and makes that stop" said head coach Mark Dennehy.
Binghamton hasn't won more than two games in a row since the first week of the season, that being forty games ago. Forty games ago, Cormier was playing college hockey with the University of Guelph. The 2016 fourth-round draft pick,105th overall, of the New Jersey Devils, played 1 | 225 |
Parents who purchase the Western Blue elevated cubby house, understand that their kids get amazing benefits from these kinds of outdoor toys. Kids learn how to play independently, relying on their creative imaginations to explore the world around them - or the worlds they create themselves. Kids develop strong muscles and skills when playing outdoors. When kids play outside, their mood lightens and they not only get happy they stay in a good mood for longer periods. And last but not least, kids who enjoy great toys like cubby houses create memories that last a lifetime with their friends and family.
As kids run out to the cubby house to play, a whole world of possibilities opens up in their brains. The start of their afternoon imaginative play begins. These are learning experiences for your kids. They will develop social skills, they will practice listening and talking - developing more vocabulary - and they will also learn empathy. These are tough lessons to teach children as they mostly have to come through experiences.
To get up to their cubby house in the Western Blue, kids will either climb up the rock wall or scamper up their slide - either way, they will be using their large muscle group and eye-hand coordination to do so. Considering they will do this time and time again every single day, you understand why is cubby house will help your kids develop both physically and skill-wise.
The elevated cubby house gives you room to add a sand pit underneath. This is where kids will spend tons of time simply playing. The scope of their games will be as large as their imaginations can take them. With the Western Blue cubbie, you can let your kids just be kids and enjoy playing in their own back yards. They have fun<|fim_middle|> become.
Kitcraft has been providing the best cubby houses in Australia for more than seventeen years. We operate from our headquarters in Western Australia. At KitCraft DIY cubby house and cubby fort kits, including the Western Blue, are designed to entice your kids to run, jump and play with their safety in mind. Our wooden outdoor toys are sturdy and secure as they are made from the finest Australian organic timber which is sanded down to a smooth feel - no splinters. We only use domestic materials because it ensures that your cubby house will stand up to heat and rain. Our wooden cubby houses are resistant to white rot and fungus thanks to special organic treatment. Our elevated cubbies are built with strong supports and safety is built into the designs. For instance, there is no glass in our windows. Parents can be at ease when their children are playing with their backyard playground equipment from KitCraft.
When you order the Western Blue, it will be shipped in kit form ready for you to put together. Here at KitCraft Cubby Houses and Forts we ship our DIY kits all over Australia. You will receive your kit in pre-cut pieces with understandable instructions that are easy to follow and with each piece clearly labeled. The cubbies are designed for the average handyman to put together with easy-to-read direction, but should you have any questions there are consultants available to help through email and over the phone during normal business hours. Don't forget to let your little ones help where they can so they can feel a part of taking care of their special outdoor toy right from the beginning. | and you can feel safe that they are right there at home.
The inside of the cubbie house has a set of bunks for kids to use when nap time rolls around or to sleep outside overnight. Just think about all of the fun overnights that your child will enjoy with friends, right in their own backyard. And you will be able to sleep soundly because the giggle monsters will not be in the house. These memories will last a lifetime for your kids.
The cubbie house has an extended walkway in front for kids to run up and down on while they use the fun accessories that come with their cubby house. They can spy their friends through the periscope or steer around the raceway using the steering wheel. You can add kids furniture to the cubbie house, like a table and chairs or a kids rocking chair so they can read during their down time. Providing the right toys for kids is an important responsibility for parents. When you purchase a cubby house or fort, you will know that you have made the correct choice by how happy your kids are and how much more active they | 225 |
Congress this week gets President Carter's last fling at trying to put his personal stamp on America's future -- his proposed budget for fiscal 1982. "This," said a top White House aide, "is an honest budget, Carter's statement of principle on where he thinks the country should be going."
In fact, this budget will be torn apart by President-elect Reagan's budget officials. On the basis of what they have said so far, they plan to change radically Mr. Carter's tax and spending priorities in an effort to erase billions of dollars from fiscal 1982 outlays.
"I wish them luck," says a senior White House official, a veteran at watching Carter- shaped budgets go down the drain from the combined effects of inflation and recession.
Soaring interest rates, said a top Carter budget official, have added $13 billion to the interest the US Treasury must pay to borrow money to finance the federal deficit.
These and other factors have led to a flood of red ink in the<|fim_middle|> $60 billion.
Some experts talk of looming budget shortfalls of $100 billion, if inflation and government spending are not controlled. Deficits of this magnitude would be greater than any single federal budget until 1966, when total spending broke through the $100 billion ceiling because of the Vietnam war.
Sources say that a curious mood prevailed in Carter's Office of Management and Budget (OMB), headed by James T. McIntyre Jr. while the fiscal 1982 budget was being shaped.
There was the temptation to say: "What's the use? We'll all be out of office long before Congress and Reagan finish ripping up this budget."
Many of OMB'S top men also were eager to scout for new jobs in the private sector. Yet, an official said, there was also the professional determination to put one's signature on a responsible document, just as though it really counted.
Carter officials insist that they resisted the temptation to cut the budget irresponsibly, to make it tougher for Reagan's budget team to carry out its pledge to trim Carter's 1982 budget by billions of dollars.
"That could cut both ways," said an OMB official, "making us look foolish."
Is the budget, details of which will be unveiled Jan. 15, exactly as it would have been if Carter had been re-elected?
"Obviously," said a top official, "more new programs would have been proposed. Otherwise, it's an honest budget." | current 1981 budget: an estimated $60 billion, higher than last year's $59 billion and second only to the $65.6 billion shortfall chalked up by President Gerald Ford's 1976 budget.
"Suppose," this official said, "unemployment climbs just one-tent of 1 percent in 1982. The cost to the US Treasury would be from $2.5 to $2.8 billion."
Higher unemployment hits the budget in two ways. Fewer taxes are collected, while compensation payments to jobless workers swell. The result is a bigger deficit.
"If," the official said, "unemployment should increase by 1 percent, federal spending would grow by $5 to $6 billion and Treasury receipts would be reduced by $20 to $22 billion."
The jobless rate, now 7.4 percent, may climb to about 8 percent this year, many experts believe, an increase large enough to throw Reagan's revised 1982 budget out of kilter.
Because fiscal 1981 is less than half over, and because the economy continues to suffer from stagnation and high inflation, the budget deficit may swell beyond the now-estimated | 255 |
Ride the Swells Art Show & Sale – A Celebration of the Cape Island Fishing Boat @ Town Hall Arts & Culture Centre
Riding the Swells
A Celebration of the Cape Island Fishing Boat
Astor Theatre
219 Main St., Liverpool, NS
February 5-28th Tuesday – Friday 11am-4pm Opening Reception Feb 5 @5:30pm-7:00pm
14 local artists featured
Categories: Cultural Event
Just Mercy 1:30pm & 7pm @ Astor Theatre
Feb 19 1:30pm & 7pm
Feb 21 7pm
Rated PG 13
A powerful and thought-provoking true-story, "Just Mercy" follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his history-making battle for justice. After graduating from Harvard, Bryan might have had his pick of lucrative jobs. Instead<|fim_middle|> a whole bunch of laughs! A murderous comedy by Don Zolidis. | , he heads to Alabama to defend those wrongly condemned, with the support of local advocate Eva Ansley.
Just Mercy 7pm @ Astor Theatre
Parasite 1:30pm & 7pm @ Astor Theatre
Jobless, penniless, and, above all, hopeless, the unmotivated patriarch, Ki-taek, and his equally unambitious family working for peanuts in their squalid basement-level apartment. Then, by sheer luck, a lucrative business proposition will pave the way for an insidiously subtle scheme, working as an English tutor for the teenage daughter of the affluent Park family. Now, the stage seems set for an unceasing winner-take-all class war. How does one get rid of a parasite?
Parasite @ Astor Theatre
A Salute to Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn @ Astor Theatre
Live in Concert
Tre Twitty & Tayla Lynn
The legendary Conway Twitty dominated the charts with 54 number 1 albums and an astonishing 55 number 1 singles throughout his career. Loretta Lynn burned up the charts with 10 number 1 albums and 16 number 1 singles in her career. The pair teamed up to create the ultimate duo in county with 5 number 1 hits as a pair.
Following in his grandfather's footsteps and a true legend in the making, Tre Twitty will be honouring his grandfather, Conway Twitty in a heartfelt tribute that has brought tears to the eyes of many. Tre will be pairing up with Tayla Lynn, beloved granddaughter of Loretta Lynn covering many of the number 1 hits and beloved classics of their grandparents that will hold the audience captive. You don't want to miss this historical intimate concert with the spectacular duo you will never forget.
Categories: Live Events
Beyond the Open Net-Pen – A Community Series @ Astor Theatre
The Bold, The Young & The Murdered @ Astor Theatre
Live Theatre for the whole Family.
Student $10
Evening Performance Saturday, March 7th @7pm
Matinee Performance Sunday, March 8th @2pm
Soap opera meets murder mystery and | 449 |
Light up your home<|fim_middle|>Country. | with eye-catching light fixtures that get noticed.
Learn how to choose lighting that'll create the perfect atmosphere and ambiance.
Key considerations when creating a lighting plan for your home.
Illuminate any space with a fabulous, eye-catching table lamp.
Design editor Christine Hanlon sheds some light on how to make showstopper chandeliers work in your space.
From candles to lanterns, grab your matches and use these decorative accents to light up your night.
Combining ambient lighting with the right supplemental lighting improves your kitchen's function and its look.
Learn how to perfectly brighten up your space with these bathroom lighting tips.
Create a serene, spa-like atmosphere with the right bathroom lights in just the right places.
Never underestimate the power of effective lighting.
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Lead image courtesy of Up | 179 |
House #1
A 20 room mansion (not including 8 bathrooms) heated by natural gas — add on a pool, a pool house and a separate guest house, all heated by gas. In one month this residence consumes more energy than the average American household does in a year. The average bill for electricity and natural gas runs over $2400. In natural gas alone, this property consumes more than 20 times the national average for an American home. This house is not situated in a Northern or Midwestern "snow belt" area. It's in the South.
Designed by an architecture professor at a leading national university. This house incorporates every "green" feature current home construction can provide. The house is 4,000 square feet (4 bedrooms) and is nestled on a high prairie in the American southwest. A central closet in the house holds geothermal heat-pumps drawing ground water through pipes sunk 300 feet into the ground. The water<|fim_middle|>venient truth" for Mr. Gore.
Verified by the Associated Press and found on Snopes.com Bush House.
Public School Discipline: Equal Opportunity Offenders
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos met with supporters and critics of an Obama-era directive [https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201401-title-vi.pdf] on school discipline on Wednesday. Secretary DeVos is considering changes to the directive and possibly repealing the guidelines outlined therein. That 2014 directive, issued
By Ryan Petty Apr 5, 2018
If We Could Roll Back the Clock to February 14, 2017
The tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas should show us that it is no longer acceptable to dismiss disturbing behavior, criminal activity, or threats against our schools. The lives of our children & teachers depend on it. We can't rewind the clock, but we can learn the lessons of the past.
By Ryan Petty Apr 30, 2018
Targeted Violence -- The Dana Show
I joined Dana Loesch on The Dana Show (8/16/2019) to talk about what can be done to stop targeted violence & schools shootings. We discuss behavioral threat assessment, Red Flag laws and respecting the rights of law-abiding gun owners. Ryan Petty joins Dana Loesch on The Dana Show (8/
By Ryan Petty Aug 16, 2019 | (usually 67 degrees F.)! &nb sp; heats the house in the winter and cools it in the summer. The system us es no fossil fuels such as oil or natural gas and it consumes one-quarter electricity required for a conventional heating/cooling system. Rainwater from the roof is collected and funneled into a 25,000 gallon underground cistern. Wastewater from showers, sinks and toilets goes into underground purifying tanks and then into the cistern. The collected water then irrigates the land surrounding the house. Surrounding flowers and shrubs native to the area enable the property to blend into the surrounding rural landscape.
So can you guess which house belongs to a self-proclaimed environmentalist?
HOUSE #1 is outside of Nashville, Tennessee; it is the abode of the "environmentalist" Al Gore.
HOUSE #2 is on a ranch near Crawford, Texas; it is the residence of the President of the United States, George W. Bush.
Certainly an "incon | 211 |
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This week has been a rough one because of the time change. It's made me pretty darn thankful that I don't have a full-time job to get up and ready for first thing each morning.
I've also been thankful for no full-time job this week because if I were working, I couldn't spend full-time hours playing grandma while Bubby and Megan are here. Sure, grandmas everywhere work and manage to get time off for hugging and loving on their grandbabies, but if I had recently found a new job, it's doubtful I'd have been allowed to take four vacation days this early on in my tenure.
So yes, I'm saying that I'm<|fim_middle|> they're big stairs and yes, he's actually going up and down them -- holding on to someone's hand, of course -- despite my freakout post about stairs.
And best of all, Bubby says very emphatically, "I ... love ... MOMMY!"
There's much more that Bubby says, and even more that he understands. Which is oh-so cool to grandma, who's trying to capture as much of it as possible on video. And who's very thankful she got to hear each and every word he said while visiting, instead of sitting at a desk and hearing yet another recap from coworkers on what happened on "Biggest Loser!"
Other than music, what is one of your favorite sounds?
My answer: Other than the voices of my loved ones, I love the song of the mourning dove ... and small, tinkly windchimes (not the big ones) as they're softly blown by a gentle breeze ... and the purring of a cat. | thankful I have no real job, no boss telling me what to do, no office gossip to listen to.
"Big stair," uttered each time he's confronted with a staircase he has to go either up or down. Yes, | 46 |
Psychology at the end of the world
Ron Roberts examines mind and behaviour in the Antarctic
Psychological research in Antarctica addresses a number of key issues that are important to understanding how people (as individuals and groups) function in isolated and extreme environments: the selection of appropriate personnel to work/live there; the processes of adaptation to the conditions; and the psychological consequences (both beneficial and detrimental) of prolonged residence there. The importance of these issues underpins the exploits of the earliest explorers and continues in present-day attempts to utilise the Antarctic environment as an analogue for deep space missions.
Great God! This is an awful place.
In memories we were rich. We had pierced the veneer of outside things… grown bigger in the bigness of the whole. We had seen God in his splendour, heard the text that nature renders. We had touched the soul of man.
It may be considered something of an irony that the place on earth that has arguably presented human beings with the greatest of physical and psychological challenges has attracted so little attention from psychologists – the keepers of the science that seeks to comprehend what Shackleton (1919/1999, p.226) described as 'the soul of man'. But it is equally fair to say that the relevance and importance of psychology in the 'South' has not been altogether ignored either. Cherry-Garrard, a member of Scott's 1912 expedition concluded his own account of that fateful adventure with a mournful recognition of the importance of 'polar psychology', claiming that on the white continent fundamental questions of value arose – 'what is worth what?' He reflected upon the 'unique factors' of the Antarctic environment '…especially the complete isolation' (Cherry-Garrard, 1922/2003, p.595), which today remains at the heart of what drives behavioural science at the end of the world.
The pertinence of psychological adaptation to Antarctic exploration, however, had been apparent even before Scott's travails. During De Gerlache's 1898/99 expedition aboard the Belgica,the first ship to winter in the Antarctic, the ensuing stresses led to widespread psychological disturbance amongst the crew. 'Mentally, the outlook was that of a madhouse' wrote the ship's doctor (citedin Huntford, 1999, p.53). However, for one of those aboard – Roald Amundsen – it provided a formative learning experience on the importance of man-management, a lesson which was not lost throughout his later quest for the South Pole.
The context and importance of understanding men and women in extreme climes has undoubtedly changed. Beyond the personal diaries of polar travellers, early attempts to discuss the psychological issues pertinent to polar exploration did little more than recognise the spiritual impact of the environment on human thought or else recount the commonsense strains and irritations resulting from the intense nature of the work, blending this with discussions of the dreams of Antarctic travellers (Fogg, 1992). Since the advent of the International Geophysical Year (1957–1958) and the attendant growth in Antarctic work stations, concerns have been more pragmatic – how to identify those best suited to working there. Precipitated by the mental breakdow of an individual at one station and interpersonal meltdown due to poor leadership at another, US stations set the ball rolling with extensive use of attitude and personality tests. While much of the psychological research conducted in Antarctica has been characterised by the (necessarily) small sample sizes and attendant restricted statistical power (Taylor, 1987), an analysis of over 1000 people who had wintered led to the conclusion that three factors were critical to effective performance in the Antarctic. Subsequently replicated in a number of studies, these factors have been described as ability (competence), stability (mental health) and compatibility (social skills) (Suedfeld, 1991).
In personnel selection, viewed by many as constituting the core of Antarctic polar psychology, quantitative methods have been favoured (though interviews, self-reports and projective test have also been employed) and together have set the tone for much of the behavioural science research conducted by nations with a presence in the Antarctic. For example Rosnet et al. (2000) related 'good' cognitive and psychomotor performance in a group of male French Antarctic staff to low scores on extraversion and assertiveness, whilst Peri et al. (2000), working with an Italian team, linked successful Antarctic performance to resistance to stress as well as emotional stability. Given the predilection for empiricism in British philosophical thought, however, it is of interest that the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) continue to eschew the use of psychometric tests and psychiatric screening in favour of a formal application and personal interview for determining suitability.
Nowadays the importance of Antarctica as a milieu for human habitation derives from its status as a prototypical extreme and unusual environment, important in scientific research because it could serve
as an analogue for off-planet journeys and settlements (Suedfeld & Weiss, 2000). It has been said that it is 'as close to Mars as we can get' (Wheeler 1999, p.61). In fact, Vostok – the Russian base in East Antarctica where the lowest temperature on the planet has been recorded (–89.2C) – was formerly used as a behavioural test bed for the Soviet Salyut space programme. The first International Biomedical Expedition to the Antarctic (Rivolier et al., 1988) – where a multinational team of 12 travelled for 10 weeks across the polar plateau conducting investigations in physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, epidemiology and psychology – has had lasting influence as a potential simulation of human adaptation in an off-world environment. Besides the physical aspects of the Antarctic terrain and the parallels between the length of the austral winter and the duration of deep space missions, the human aspects of Antarctic life that render this comparison meaningful are numerous; 'physical danger, a hostile climate, dependence on external supplies, isolation, enforced small-group togetherness, restricted mobility and social contact, and the disruption of normal recreational and professional activities' (Suedfeld, 1991, p.653). From these issues stem further problems – communication with home, potential medical emergencies and equipment breakdowns, not to mention isolation from normal family life, social and sexual relationships. 'Both sexually and socially the polar explorer must make up his mind to be starved' wrote Cherry-Garrard (1922, p.596), and investigation of the former has almost constituted a taboo (Huntford, 1999).
With the above catalogue of physical and psychological challenges it is important to understand not just the nature of the people who are likely to endure these better but to ascertain what the processes of adaptation to them are. Researchers have identified a 'winter-over syndrome' including insomnia, depressed mood, irritability, reduced physical and cognitive tempo, social withdrawal, and fugue-like states (the 20-foot stare in the 10-foot room, referred to as the Antarctic stare), as well as psychosomatic symptoms. Many of these responses are consequences of disrupted circadian rhythms whilst some can be considered reasonable adaptations to an environment lacking in stimulation and demanding prolonged exposure to constant darkness (Suedfeld
& Weiss, 2000). Only rarely do these reactions reach levels that warrant clinical intervention however, with the prevalence of psychiatric disorders at Antarctic research stations estimated at around 5 per cent (Lugg, 2005; Palinkas, Glogower et al., 2004) with mood and sleep disorders being the more commonly cited complaints (Palinkas & Suedfeld, 2008). Though this rate is not high it should be remembered that the people manifesting these problems belong to an already highly screened population.
It has been suggested (Palinkas & Houseal, 2000) that adaptation to the prolonged isolation and confinement may occur over a number of stages and can be related to Selye's notion of a general adaptation syndrome. More recently Palinkas and Suedfeld (2008) argued that the seasonal occurrence of symptoms in fact suggests the existence of three overlapping syndromes: the winter-over syndrome described above, the polar T3 syndrome (a cyclic pattern of mood strongly resembling seasonal variation in serum thyrotropin-stimulating hormone concentrations seen at the polar regions), and subsyndromal seasonal affective disorder.
The emphasis on individual adaptability and biomedical analysis, however, has not precluded a social perspective. Not surprisingly interpersonal relationships are seen as a critical factor in polar wintering (Palinkas et al., 1995), and the social environment may in fact exer a stronger influence on coping and psychological well-being than the unique physical environment. The nature of leadership, conformity to group norms – which may assume added importance in an isolated and confined environment – and the effects of social comparison in groups whose composition may vary along lines of social class, occupation or gender are all important determiners of how 'Antarcticans' function in their social milieu (Palinkas & Suedfeld, 2008).
Then there is the question of the role of culture in moderating or mediating how groups function. Investigating this question, Palinkas, Johnson and colleagues (2004) administered the Profile of Mood States along with various indices of structural and functional social support to 13 winter-over crews from five nations. They found changes in different mood states occurred at different stations (those with an individualistic cultural orientation tended to exhibit both low social support and low negative mood) and that the relationship between mood and social support varied with national group. This demonstration of different patterns of psychosocial adaptation in workers from different countries is of relevance not only for planning collaborative work in the polar regions but also for determining the composition and functioning of multinational crews for potential long-duration missions in space.
Much of the psychological work in the south, then, has focused on what can go wrong and to whom. But it has not escaped the attention of observers past and present that profound positive changes may also occur: that the continent 'has also melted frozen hearts' (Wheeler, 1999, xviii). Shackleton's remarks that opened this piece are testament to the 'cosmic perspective ' that the Antarctic seems to stimulate – reflections on the beauty, spiritual significance and grandness of nature – issues, though relatively neglected in the research literature, to be found in abundance in the diaries, interviews and personal accounts of numerous Antarctic travellers. Despite the attention given to negative reactions the evidence base in fact indicates that positive reactions are more common (Wood et al., 2000), which broadly speaking may relate either to situational characteristics or having successfully surmounted the challenges posed by the environment (Palinkas & Suedfeld, 2008). Woods and colleagues comment that the relatively high percentage of returning Australian winterers (25 per cent) would suggest that the experiences are sufficiently gratifying to warrant a return visit to what is a harsh environment, a view endorsed by Steel (2000) in his investigation of positive place attachment to the polar regions. In their own research they found the most frequent positive experiences were related to field trips, a feeling that life is good, communications with outside, and feelings of awe engendered by the environment. Not surprisingly given the predominance of positive affective reactions to the Antarctic environment, a number of studies report high levels of emotional adjustment – which in combination with successful coping strategies, whether honed in the challenging Antarctic environment or brought there from home, may translate into longer-term emotional and physical well-being (Palinkas et al., 1995) and more successful careers (Palinkas & Suedfeld, 2008) in an example of post-return growth.
In matters of psychology, beyond the realm of personality, adaptation, social interaction, social support, leadership and cognitive history, there remains in Antarctica the issue of identity. The Antarctic landscape has to some appeared to offer freedom from 'cultural moorings' (Wheeler, 1999, p.68), being 'intact, complete and larger than my imagination could grasp…sufficient unto itself untainted by the inevitable tragedy of the human condition' (p.99). Yet it may well be that the strength of an Antarctic identity is what sets apart those who adapt successfully and thrive there from those who do not. Antarctica, as a place where people live and work, albeit in small numbers, and potentially free from the shackles of national territorial bonds, offers a natural laboratory from within which psychologists could understand not just the nature and dynamics of the bonds that develop between person and place or people and place, but also
how these relate to the development of identity – both its personal and social/cultural dimensions. The study of the psychological relationships between people and place is still in its infancy (Bell
et al., 2001; Droseltis & Vignoles, 2009), and while Palinkas (n.d.) notes that Antarctica's lack of indigenous inhabitants has meant that it has never attracted serious attention from anthropologists, the people who inhabit Antarctica are worthy of serious study if for no other reason than that their identity is rooted in cultural practice and experience rather than biological essence. The study of identity in Antarctica may have important ramifications for how we think about social identity itself, that it is not necessarily related to social comparison or grounded in conflicted relationships.
There are as well additional reasons for such an interest. Currently psychological studies of Antarctic personnel are situated within the working group on Human Biology and Medicine – a reflection of a preoccupation with work performance in an extreme environment. This, however, has its limitations. As indicated, Antarctica is considered a prototypical environment for deep-space missions. If ever humans do venture into the cosmos, then they will invariably, and of necessity, develop their own off-world cultures and identities. The processes of understanding such identity formation and what issues will ensue from it can begin now. The practical significance of this may well pertain to current projects as well as to future work undertaken in isolated and extreme environments. There is certainly evidence that social rifts or microcultures may emerge in Antarctic work teams along the lines of existing social identities (based around nationality, occupational role and gender, for example (Palinkas, n.d.).
The question of how significant these are or might be over prolonged periods of contact in an extreme environment is unknown. Intergroup contact theory (Pettigrew & Tropp, 2006) would, however, suggest that engaging people of equal status in prolonged, cooperative and supported activity of high importance can overcome existing social divisions. Thus, current evidence of social tensions in Antarctic work teams and the presence of national microcultures does not preclude the emergence of an overarching Antarctic group identity.
The worst way to have best time
Cherry-Garrard considered an Antarctic expedition 'the worst way to have the best time of your life'. Hopefully this brief review has also shown that travelling, working and living in the polar environment, where many of the usual parameters that control psychological processes are attenuated or stripped away, may offer deep insights into the human condition, revealing the inner man or woman (Suedfeld, 1998). Nowadays of course, getting to the Antarctic is less arduous and more fun than it once was, and 'being there' even better.
- Ron Roberts is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Kingston University [email protected]
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Transcendent and tragic
In Antarctica the transcendent coexists with the tragic, a juxtaposition of beauty and threatening natural power that gives rise to and simultaneously reflects a unique social construction of place. It is as if the sociocultural 'memory' of the Antarctic, constructed through literature, photography, personal diaries, national myth, raw experience, historical monuments and personal imagination – born in the heroic age of Shackleton's endurance, Amundsen's triumph and Scott's demise – continues to shape how it is experienced. For some it may afford a respite from the ills we have beset upon the world and offer an alternative vision of an unspoilt existence, whilst for others
it may seem altogether less welcoming, but for both parties a reaction is shaped from the interplay of public (social) representations (Moscovici & Duveen, 2000) of place and the 'emotional geography' and personal history of the self.
Representations of Antarctica have arguably come to comprise what Liu and Hilton (2005) describe as a charter – a founding representational myth that ascribes to it a set of characteristics that govern its historical mission. More usually, historical incidents of warfare are privileged in the events that shape the myths of identity and nation bonded to land. In the case of Antarctica it is arguably the absence of these from its history (though death certainly plays its part) and the lack of national ownership that form key elements in its construction, setting it uniquely apart from the rest of the earth in realms other than its climate and terrain. It is these that have helped shape its future as a natural reserve devoted by international agreement to peace and science and protected therein from territorial claims or military and industrial misadventure.
The classic Antarctic literature of the age of exploration not only forms the backdrop to our contemporary social constructions, it also opens
a window on our recent cognitive history, reflecting to us the desires and hopes of the 'professional dreamers' (Kaiser & Herzog, 2008) of the past through the mirrors of culture, class, gender, and national and imperial aspiration. The subjugation of personal achievement, want and ambition to the mores of the nation – so evident in the writings of the early explorers (see for example Huntford, 1999; Scott, 2006) – tells us much, if we care to listen, about the reins on our current psychological make-up. 'The past', as American writer Greil Marcus once remarked is not just 'another country'. It lives and breathes in the present, as do its architects, and from it we form the bridge to the future.
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"Revenge" by J. Brinkley
by J. Brinkley
Genre: African-American/Romance/Urban
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Baltimore college student, Brooklyn Taylor finds herself falling in love with a student who loves the streets more than anything else. Brooklyn begs Tyrell to change his lifestyle, but the more she pleads, the more distant he becomes. When Brooklyn discovers she is pregnant she is elated, but it quickly turns to devastation when she finds out her child's father is on his way to prison. Brooklyn begins to question her love for Tyrell and her future with him. When she makes the decision to stand by him no matter what her friends and family think of him, she prays endlessly to God that he will change his ways. Brooklyn gives birth to their daughter and takes on another job to earn extra money while Tyrell is serving time. He learns about her new job and becomes insecure and abusive upon his release from prison. The last physical altercation they have lands Brooklyn in the hospital where her internalized pain turns into deep-seated resentment towards Tyrell. As she lies in the hospital bed letting her physical wounds heal, her deep emotional scars remain. All she can think of is sweet revenge.
"Making Changes: Four women, four new captivating short stories" by Mary Grand
Making Changes: Four women, four new captivating short stories
by Mary Grand
Genre: Women's Fiction/Short Stories
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Four captivating short stories by Mary Grand, author of best selling anthology Catching the Light., culminating in the beautiful Christmas story Holly's Perfect Christmas? Holly's plans for her dream Christmas at an idyllic cottage in Snowdonia. are disrupted when other family members join the party. Then the spiteful anonymous texts start to arrive… Find out how Holly's Christmas can be even better than she imagined.
Four stories, four women making changes that will alter their lives for ever.
Days before her wedding, hairdresser Lisa has a huge row with her fiancé. He tells her she is over-reacting, so why does Lisa feel devastated? As Lisa listens to the two sides of a couple's marital problems in the salon, she begins to find answers.
Looking at the remains of the fire in her beautiful new kitchen, Ruth is very frightened and confused. Since moving with her new husband to Worthing nothing in her life makes sense. What is happening to her?
The Right Shoes
After a devastating family tragedy, Emma moved with her minister husband and daughter to the run down seaside resort of Ruxton. She refuses to talk to anyone about it: no-one will understand. Can a new friendship and a new puppy help Emma and her family heal and make a fresh start?
Holly's Perfect Christmas?
Holly plans her dream Christmas at an idyllic cottage in Snowdonia. However her partner's difficult teenage daughter, ex-wife and new husband join them and then the spiteful anonymous texts start to arrive. Can Holly still have her perfect Christmas?
Hidden Chapters
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Haunted by the death of Aled at Worm's Head, his sister Catrin returns to prepare the family home for sale, accompanied by her adopted Deaf daughter, Bethan. A web of lies and secrets spun by Catrin's father slowly starts to unravel. Catrin, facing a crisis in her marriage, discovers that she must face this past if she is to heal and take control of her future.
"Murder! Too Close To Home (The Adventures of Gabriel Celtic Book 1)" by J.T. Lewis
Murder! Too Close To Home (The Adventures of Gabriel Celtic Book 1)
by J.T. Lewis
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We both leaned against the old house, peeling paint digging into my arms as I a glanced into the window.
She was there!
Raising her gun toward the Sheriff, she took careful aim as a maniacal sneer formed on her lips.
"You disgust me," she snarled with unbounded rage. Throwing her head back suddenly, she let loose a loud, evil laugh, straight from the bowels of hell.
"At least this way, I get to personally witness your last breath," she grinned as she cocked her gun. "Quite the consolation prize, I assure you."
I glanced over at Frank, who nodded as he tensed himself to break through the door. Cocking my own weapon, I knew that this was the moment…capture or kill, this all ended now.
"I damn you to Hell Sheriff," she shouted next, "You should feel right at home there."
Frank burst through the door with me close behind…I had no way of knowing that this would be the moment that changed my life…forever!
"Balancing Act: Heidi Elliott Series, Book One" by Kimberly Stuart
Balancing Act: Heidi Elliott Series, Book One
by Kimberly Stuart
Genre: Romance/Inspirational
The tightrope walk is getting trickier by the minute.
As maternity leave comes to an end for Heidi Elliott, so does virtually everything else she thought she knew. The substitute filling in for her high school Spanish classes has made a complete mess—not just with her students, but perhaps in a way more personal. Her husband is developing the disconcerting habit of going out of his way to help a beautiful and wealthy client who is all kinds of perky. And now, to further complicate matters, Heidi's old boyfriend has moved back into the neighborhood.
Fiercely independent, Heidi has never been one to ask for help. But when she discovers unexpected camaraderie with a Moms' Group, Heidi finds herself in a sea of shoulder pads, big hair, and surprisingly strong women who just might hold the lifeline she didn't think she needed.
"My T-Rex Has a Toothache – Childrens Picture Book" by Elwyn Tate
My T-Rex Has a Toothache – Children's Picture Book
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it's put him off his food
he wont eat porkchops… Triceratops… or anything that's stewed"
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A fun<|fim_middle|>, Angela! Tell us a little bit about Angela, the author. How long have you been a writer? Since I was a little girl and wrote plays for my family to watch but I have only really started calling myself a writer since being published and winning a couple of competitions. My stories have appeared in women's magazines, The People's Friend and PRIMA in the last couple of years and that (together with my publishing deal) has given me writer confidence.
How long did it take you to write your first book? My first book, which originally went under the title of Never Forget and is now published as Tuscan Roots took me three years to write. My mother-in-law is Italian, and she talked often about her years as a war bride, her life in Italy under occupation during the Second World War and her subsequent move to England. I turned these stories into a novel and tweaked the truth. I am so glad I did as she now suffers from Alzheimer's. I feel I have recorded her memories for the family.
Pantser or Plotter? A bit of both.
What's your favorite genre to write or do you only write in one genre? I write short stories and historical fiction mostly, but my present book is completely different. I'm not sure what genre Mavis and Dot belongs to really – I suppose it is a mixture of humour/romantic comedy/contemporary.
Are you self-published, traditional, or hybrid? I'm a hybrid author, having self-published two historical novels set in Tuscany, plus Mavis and Dot, to be launched December 1, 2018. However, I have just signed a two-book deal with Bookouture who will be publishing two of my historical Tuscan novels (I live in Tuscany for half of the year and this amazing region inspires me).
Where do you get the most writing done? I write mostly in Tuscany as I have so much peace and quiet there. During my winter months in England, I'm busy with five grandchildren and there is lots of catching up to do.
Totally addicted to social media or could you live without it? I need social media. We live in a remote river valley in the Tuscan Apennines and my first reason to need social media is to keep in touch with family. I also need it to stay in touch with other writers and of course for marketing. However, it is really important to ration time spent on social media. It mounts up frighteningly and steals precious writing time.
What's your favorite genre to read? I enjoy historical novels because I enjoy learning about other periods – my history teacher was very boring at school – she used to write notes on the blackboard and history never came alive for me until I read historical novels and visited sites.
Do you venture into other genres other than your preferred? You bet! I have to always have a book on the go. And I enjoy contemporary novels too, as well as crime and psychological thrillers.
What are you reading now? An absolutely beautiful novel by Julie Cohen: Together. A love story written back to front – it starts at the end. Really compelling and skillfully written. She is such a talented author.
And favorite beverage to read with? More often than not a good cup of strong British tea. Wine makes me sleepy and it's too annoying when your eyes close and you want to read the next wonderful page.
Tell us about your latest project and share an excerpt with us. The inspiration behind this novel is rather sad. I wrote it in memory of my best friend who died from ovarian cancer in 2006. So, it has taken me twelve long years, on and off, to write. It started with my inventing a whimsical story for Olga when she was really ill, based on two characters that we adopted for ourselves whenever we went out charity/thrift shopping together, or looked round antiques' markets, which we both loved. I can't remember which of us was Mavis and which was Dot, but we had great fun together. She laughed at the story. After she died, I stuffed the pages away in a file. A few years later, I read it to my writing group and they enjoyed it. I added more episodes and decided to publish it as a novella. Any money I make from selling Mavis and Dot will be donated to cancer research. I lost another close friend last month through cancer, so my quest has become more serious.
It's been bitter-sweet writing it, but I have enjoyed the process. I think Mavis is my favourite lady, although I am very fond of Dot. Mavis is naughty and fun. Dot has a few problems, but don't we all? My favourite part is when Mavis ends up in a night club and doesn't realise it is a haunt for cross-dressers. She performs on stage, after getting a little tipsy on too many cocktails.
Blurb – Frolics, foibles and friendships by the seaside.
"Angela has a very vivid, natural and direct way of writing…" Julia Gregson, best-selling author of "East of the Sun".
A gently humorous, heart-warming snapshot of two memorable ladies with past secrets and passions.
Meet Mavis and Dot, newly retired to Worthington-on-Sea, where there are charity shops galore. Apart from bargain hunting, they manage to tangle themselves with illegal immigrants, night clubs, nude modelling, errant toupees and Mal, a lovable dog who nobody wants.
Escape for a couple of hours into this snapshot of a British seaside town.
You'll laugh and cry but probably laugh more.
Written with a light touch, in memory of a dear friend who passed away from ovarian cancer, Angela Petch's seaside tale is a departure from her successful Tuscan novels. All profits from the sale of this book will go towards research into the cure for cancer.
"This book is quirky, individual, and has great pathos… it will resonate with a lot of readers." Gill Kaye, Editor of Ingenu(e).
Excerpt from Chapter 6
(Mavis decides to dye her hair, so she can impress an Italian waiter she has fallen for).
"She read the instructions carefully and decided to wash her hair with the shower attachment and to enjoy a long soak and 'chill out', an expression she had picked up from the girls she looked after at school. Only 'chill' was not going to come near her bath: she liked her water piping hot. She lit a scented candle and placed it on the shelf above the bath. When she'd soaked luxuriously for five minutes, she applied the new shampoo to her scalp. The instructions told her it would take thirty minutes for the colour to work, so she settled back in the bubble-filled tub to read her latest historical saga, The Secrets of the Missing Courtesans. The bathroom was steamy and warm; she felt comfortably relaxed and as the lines on the page of her novel blurred, the book dropped onto the rack across the bath and she fell asleep. She dreamt of village feasts in hilltop towns and dances in the piazza with a handsome Latin lover.
One hour later she awoke to tepid water and a stinging scalp. Climbing out of the bath, she slipped and fell back, splashing water everywhere and after she'd grabbed a towel to rub steam from the mirror, she peered at her reflection. A blister had formed on her hair line and she touched it gingerly with the tip of her forefinger. She winced and then shrieked. Rather than staring at a gorgeous brunette, a purple apparition glared back.
Maybe it will wash out with cold water, she thought, and knelt awkwardly over the bath, yelping as she sprayed cold water over her smarting head.
But the mirror, when she steeled herself to look again, still told the awful truth. Her hair was the sort of bright purple that primary children use to draw rainbows. She could have cried.
She wrapped her head in a soft towel and went to put on the kettle for a strong cup of tea, before deciding on the stiff upper lip solution of a good night's sleep."
Oh no! Poor Mavis! Looking forward to finding out how she resolves her new "do!"
Do you have any advice for new authors? Read loads and join a writing group to share your work and receive constructive feedback. Write, write and write some more. Like anything else, you need to practise to improve.
Thank you, Angela for stopping by the blog. Continued success to you!
Scroll on and find out more about Mavis and Dot and download your copy today. Remember to follow Angela on social media!
A warm slice of life, funny, feel-good, yet poignant. Introducing two eccentric ladies who form an unlikely friendship. Meet Mavis and Dot – two colourful, retired ladies who live in Worthington-on-Sea, where there are charity shops galore. Apart from bargain hunting, they manage to tangle themselves in escapades involving illegal immigrants, night clubs, nude modelling, errant toupees and more. And then there's Mal, the lovable dog who nobody else wants. A gently humorous, often side-splitting, heart-warming snapshot of two memorable characters with past secrets and passions. Escape for a couple of hours into this snapshot of a faded, British seaside town. You'll laugh and cry but probably laugh more. "This book is quirky and individual and has great pathos…[it] will resonate with a lot of readers." Gill Kaye – Editor of Ingenu(e). Written with a light touch in memory of a dear friend who passed away from ovarian cancer, Angela Petch's seaside tale is a departure from her successful Tuscan novels.
All profits from the sale of the books will go towards research into the cure for cancer.
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A prize-winning author, Angela Petch lives half the year in West Sussex and the summer months in a remote valley in the Tuscan Apennines. She recently signed a two-book deal with Bookouture for her Tuscan novels and "Mavis and Dot" is a temporary departure from her usual genre. She has travelled all her life: born in Germany, she spent six years as a child living in Rome, worked in Amsterdam after finishing her degree in Italian, moved to Italy for her job, then to Tanzania for three years. Her head is full of stories and she always carries a pen and note-book to capture more ideas.
In May 2017, Angela Petch won PRIMA'S monthly short story competition and recently had a dozen stories published by The People's Friend magazine.
Mavis and Dot was written in memory of a dear friend who lost her battle with ovarian cancer. All profits from sales of the book will go towards research into a cure for cancer.
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Author Angela Petch is on the blog today talking about her latest release, Mavis and Dot, and the bittersweet real-life inspiration behind it.
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Der Rotermichbach (früher: Kre<|fim_middle|> der Klotzenmühle südlich von Unterwestern auf einer Höhe von ungefähr von links in den aus dem Norden heranziehenden Westerbach.
Der etwa 2 km lange Lauf des Rotermichbachs endet ungefähr 68 Höhenmeter unterhalb seiner Quelle, er hat somit ein mittleres Sohlgefälle von circa 34 ‰.
Einzugsgebiet
Das etwa 1,4 km² große Einzugsgebiet des Rotermichbachs liegt im Spessart und wird durch ihn über den Westerbach, die Kahl, dem Main und den Rhein zur Nordsee entwässert.
Es grenzt
im Osten und Süden an das Einzugsgebiet der Kahl
im Westen an das des Westerbachs
und im Norden an das Herzbachs, der in den Westerbach mündet.
Flusssystem Kahl
Liste der Fließgewässer im Flusssystem Kahl
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Fließgewässer im Landkreis Aschaffenburg
Geographie (Westerngrund)
Fluss im Spessart
Geographie (Kleinkahl) | uzbach) ist ein etwa zwei Kilometer langer und linker Zufluss des Westerbachs im Landkreis Aschaffenburg im bayerischen Spessart.
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Der Rotermichbach entspringt auf einer Höhe von etwa dem Zieglersbrunnen an der Heiligkreuzkapelle, am Fuße des Habersberges (428 m), in der Nähe der Kreuzziegelhütte, zwischen Oberwestern und Großkahl.
Er fließt in südwestliche Richtung durch den Rotermichgrund und mündet schließlich an | 135 |
Welcome Home One and All!
Let your children enjoy the great outdoors while they take a hayride, hunt for pumpkins,<|fim_middle|> the day) as a teenager. | and enjoy apple cider and treats. FREE! E-Tickets recommended.
Enjoy a walk down memory lane while enjoying a sundaes from Norwood Ice Cream in the Formation and Fellowship Center. FREE! E-Tickets recommended.
Enjoy a stack of pancakes and sausage prepared by Troop 883 with the community here at SJCC. FREE! E-Tickets recommended.
We are delighted that one of those 'coming home' will be our preacher for Sunday Masses. Fr. Phil Hurley, S.J., is a native of Sykesville, Maryland, and is Pastor of Saint Raphael Catholic Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. Many members of his extended family have been parishioners at St. Joseph over the past five decades. He celebrated his First Communion and Confirmation at St. Joseph and was active in the CYO (Catholic Youth Organization, a.k.a. youth ministry back in | 182 |
Reservations: A one-night non-refundable deposit is required at the time of reservation for all short stays. - Longer stays, group reservations and<|fim_middle|>Alcohol. Bring your own wine and beer. Hard Liquor is not permitted. | wedding reservations pay a 25% non-refundable deposit at the time of booking, or as individually arranged.
Room Tax: A 9.8% room tax gets added to all room charges.
Extra guests can be added to each dwelling for $45/person (children up to 12 years pay $35/ea.) Please bring your own sleeping bag.
Minimum Stay. It takes a couple of days to settle into the pace of the land. Therefore a 2-night minimum is encouraged, but we do take bookings for one-night stays with an additional $25 fee.
Quiet Time. To accommodate all of our guests, as well as our neighbors and the County Ordinance, our quiet time begins at 10 pm.
Pet Policy. We have adopted a "no pet policy" for our Retreat, which the band of Wild Turkeys, the flock of Quail, the occasional Pheasant, as well as our own chatty Chickens - and of course our own village dog "Chief Ollokot" (for short "Olli") all appreciate very much! Certified Service Dogs are accepted per Oregon State Law.
Smoking and Fire. We have a no-smoking policy in effect for the retreat. Fire regulations are strict, and open flames are confined to the official fire pit only. Absolutely NO flames in the forest.
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VST, or Virtual Studio Technology, is a virtual, digital piece of technology or software that emulates the true sounds and nuances of an actual piano (or any other musical instrument). A piano VST plugin generates musical sounds digitally through the software, allowing musicians around the world to create music and use notes from a piano even in the absence of the physical instrument, itself. A Piano VST, with its computer software interface contains all the effects, sounds, and editors that a conventional MIDI controller does.
For people searching for an extensive piano VST library, the Spectrasonics Keyscape is the ultimate choice. Offering a very vast selection of recorded piano samples in ultra-high quality, the Keyscape has everything you'd want in your virtual Piano and so much more.
Keyscape offers everything from custom controls to hybrid duo sounds enabling the user to combine sounds from two different instruments and give birth to a new one altogether. Not to mention, Keyscape is very user friendly, mid-priced, and is self-contained – in that it is accessible through a standalone plugin. Some of the most notable piano sounds included in this software include those from the Rhodes Classic Mark I, LA Custom C7 Grand Piano, Wing Upright Piano, the Wurlitzer 140B, and more.
From the soulful music maestro herself, the Native Instruments Alicia Keys Piano VST plugin is perhaps one of the most popular choices out there. Economically priced, this particular VST was developed in collaboration with the artist herself.
With an elaborately visualized interface, this VST has a single grand piano sample. Relatively easy to use and manipulate, this software has clearly outlined, distinct settings and tabs allowing even novice users to make their way around.
One of the more expensive choices, the East West Quantum Leap Piano is a fantastic (paid) option for piano sounds. A Piano VST plugin that comes with multiple piano samples, very extensive settings and an equally expansive features panel, this VST allows you to create all the sounds you've ever imagined.
From articulation, to envelope adjustment, microphone position editing, to ambience alterations, you can do all this and so much more. This particular piano VST also comes with a monthly subscription that gives you access to even more exclusive features for an additional monthly fee.
Today, there are hundreds, if not thousands of top of the line Piano VST plugin's available in the market – each claiming to be the best, providing amazingly hyper-realistic piano sounds. However, just like an unweighted keyboard isn't going to give you the same sound as a Rhodes' electric piano would, not every piano VST plugin will give you the same result.
There are certain nuances which affect the quality of the sounds produced, hence the reason why<|fim_middle|> from an actual acoustic piano. All 88 keys are recorded multiple times and in different ways and made available virtually for musicians to use and combine.
A modeled piano VST is basically a piano software that runs on a coded algorithm which produces a sound quite similar to an original acoustic instrument.
Apart from selecting the type of piano VST, you also have to consider customizability. Are you looking for a VST that just has the basics to keep you covered, or are you looking for unique features to be able to create original sounds?
Compatibility comes into play depending on the computer software you're using and comfortable with. You don't want to be stuck having purchased a piano VST plugin that's only compatible with a Mac iOS. Irrespective of the operating system you use, one specific for Mac probably isn't going to work on your system.
Last but not least, evaluating price points is a very big factor to consider before you get yourself a Piano VST. Depending on your use, budget, and need for sound and effect, there's an entire range of piano VST's in the market offering great sounds. While some of them are completely free, there are some that come with a hefty price tag – however, they're usually the one's that offer the most professional sounds. | it's essential for you to thoroughly evaluate the features of the piano VST's and weight the individual pros and cons before making a commitment (read purchase).
When it comes to Piano VST plugins, there are two basic types. One is Sample-Based, and the other is Modeled. A sample-based piano VST is where the plugin has prerecorded sound samples | 74 |
La courte série de satellites de reconnaissance Keyhole 6 ou KH-6, de nom de code Lanyard, a été produite de mars à juillet 1963 par les États-Unis. Le projet fut rapidement mené afin d'imager un site soviétique suspecté d'héberger des missiles intercontinentaux ICBM, près de Tallinn.
Les satellites étaient munis d'une chambre photographique E-5, conçue à l'origine pour le programme Samos, qui fut annulé par la suite<|fim_middle|>-07-31 1963-032A
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[Mark Wade (August 9, 2003). KH-6. Encyclopedia Astronautica.
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Programme spatial militaire américain | . Les clichés couvraient une région de sur 74, avec une résolution au sol de . Les satellites pesaient et éjectaient le film exposé vers la terre via une capsule unique. Ils étaient mis sur orbite depuis Vandenberg Air Force Base par des lanceurs Thor-Agena.
Sur les trois satellites lancés, il y eut deux échecs.
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KH-6 8002 lancé le 1963-05-18 1963-016A
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DEFINING SAMDA HEALING ENERGY SAMDA is 100% positive & 100% natural healing energy. It has no side effect at all. It can be used to heal basic and chronic physical, psychological, spiritual, relationship, behavioral or educational issues. SAMDA healing energy can be used for the people of all ages, animals and plants. It can also be used to energize places & environment to remove negative energies. Anything we eat, wear or use (food, drink,<|fim_middle|> process of enhancing their professional qualifications, training, experience and skills. PROFESSIONAL RESPECT & INTEGRITY They should respect and value all healing practitioners and masters regardless of lineage or organizational affiliation. They should also refrain from making negative statements about other healing practitioners or masters. They should also actively work to create harmony and friendly cooperation between all healing practitioners and masters regardless of lineage or organizational affiliation. PROTECTING SELF DIGNITY Healers reserve the right to refuse treatment at any time if the client is under the influence of drugs or acting in a threatening or improper manner. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY They can never practice Samda Healing System under any other name such as Reiki, Yoga, Meditation or any other treatment methodology. If they practice any other kind of therapy or treatment during SAMDA healing session, they must do so with the prior knowledge and consent of their client. Every SAMDA healer is bound to follow the same code of conduct (ethics), method of application and Zheel Philosophy & Policy (described in terms & conditions) everywhere; within the premises of his SAMDA healing center or outside with NGOs, organizations, hospitals/clinics, distance healing sessions or free camps arranged on individual basis or organized by other organizations/individuals. Any action taken against the code of ethics or Zheel philosophy (while applying SAMDA healing energy) will be the sole responsibility of SAMDA healer while Prof. Abdul Samad/ZSSRC will not be held responsible for such actions. | dress, phone, jewelry, vehicle etc.) can be energized with SAMDA for an improved level of energy and performance. No specific environment is required to practice SAMDA healing energy. It can be applied anywhere, anytime according to the current needs & requirements. GOAL OF SAMDA HEALING ENERGY The goal of SAMDA Healing Energy is to restore harmony and balance in natural energy system working inside every living being. It is used to empower the client and promote their overall wellbeing. SAMDA healers should encourage and assist their clients in their personal growth and development. SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF SAMDA HEALER All SAMDA healer should work within the boundaries and limitations set and described by ZSSRC & Prof. Abdul Samad. They should openly represent their credentials & should practice SAMDA healing according to the level they are trained for. DISCLOSURE & EDUCATION SAMDA healers must practice truth in their professional activities. They should provide an explanation of the treatment to the level of the client's understanding, and clearly inform clients of the nature and method of application of healing energy. They can openly encourage all clients to learn Samda Healing Energy and apply it for self & others' prosperity. Every SAMDA healer should make it clear to clients that SAMDA is a complementary energy therapy which is compatible with all kinds of traditional therapies. It is not a replacement for medical treatment or treatment by other licensed practitioners. Therefore they cannot diagnose, prescribe, suggest or treat medical conditions unless they hold a license that permits them to do so. They should also not interfere with the treatment of a licensed health-care provider. CREATING PROPER HEALING ENVIRONMENT A SAMDA healer should create a peaceful, clean and safe healing environment. Creating a healthy and clean environment is recommended to carry out healing activities. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS SAMDA Healer should maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness at all times. They should be aware of the comfort requirements of their client as well as their healing needs. They should refrain from using heavy perfume, deodorant and aftershave as it could trigger allergic reactions in some patients. They should also avoid using drugs or alcohol during all professional activities. RESPECT OF CLIENTS SAMDA Healers should maintain the high standards of professionalism and treat clients with respect, courtesy and care. They respect the client's right to be involved in their treatment and take their consent before starting healing. They can encourage the client to give feedback or discontinue the healing session according to their will. SAMDA healing energy works perfectly at distance too, therefore, healers cannot force their clients for any kind of physical touch. Healing can be done without touching as well if a client is not feeling comfortable with hand touch. If physical contact is involved, it has to be explained and approved by the client prior to the session. Also, they should never engage in any illegal or immoral activity with our clients or students. They should never touch their genital area or breasts, never ask them to disrobe and never make sexual comments, jokes or references. A healer cannot give massage or manipulation unless licensed to do so. MAINTAINING UNCONDITIONAL EQUALITY SAMDA Healer should always show respect & professionalism to all clients regardless of their creed, culture, gender, age, political beliefs or social status. HEALING CHILDREN In case of healing children, they must get signed permission from their Parent/Guardian before starting the healing session. The Parent/Guardian should be present during the healing session. CLIENT'S DATA PROTECTION Clients' confidentiality is to be protected at all times. Their personal data should not be used unless permission is obtained from them. COMPLYING WITH LOCAL LAWS & RULES All SAMDA Healers should understand and comply with the laws of the state(s)/province in which they are offering healing services. SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH They should practice self-care to enhance their own personal health and continue to deepen their knowledge of healing. They must keep themselves updated with the latest practice and research done by Prof. Abdul Samad & ZSSRC in order to expand their effectiveness as a practitioner. They should be open to the continuing | 843 |
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Marine Conservation Society says local support is key if Sound of Barra to be successful Special Area of Conservation
By: Richard Harrington
Date posted: 19 July 2013
Marine Conservation Society says local support is key if Sound of Barra to be successful Special Area of Conservation Charity welcome Scottish Government announcement of Western Isles site The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) says the announcement that the Sound of Barra will become a marine Special Area of Conservation (SAC) under the European Habitats Directive after the scientific case for protection was accepted by the Scottish Government is good news for marine life in the area.
Marine Conservation Society says local support is key if Sound of Barra to be successful Special Area of Conservation Charity welcome Scottish Government announcement of Western Isles site The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) says the announcement that the Sound of Barra will become a marine Special Area of Conservation (SAC) under the European Habitats Directive after the scientific case for protection was accepted by the Scottish Government is good news for marine life in the area. Calum Duncan, MCS Scotland Programme Manager says he welcomes Environment Minister, Paul Wheelhouse's statement that the SAC will be managed using a community led approach and local knowledge. "It's good news that the Scottish Government recognises that community support is vital in the designation of this site. This needs to be backed up by Government resources." There are 19 different types of reef habitat in the Sound of Barra and the sandbanks support fragile and important features such as seagrass beds and probably the UK's largest maerl beds. Maerl, a fragile coral-like seaweed that forms beds on the seafloor, provides important nursery grounds for commercial species such as scallops, cod and whiting, but is susceptible to damage from some human activities like heavy towed fishing gears such as scallop dredges. "Site protection need not affect the many important economic activities compatible with the conservation of the precious marine habitats, such as creeling, pelagic fishing and hand-diving for scallops, provided they are managed to ensure they are within sustainable limits." Effectively protecting this site would help Scotland meet commitments under European law and make a vital contribution to the Scottish Government's duty to deliver a coherent network of marine protected areas in Scottish waters. "SACs' are an essential tool, along with others, to help regenerate our seas. Careful management and protection<|fim_middle|>17.
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CAF names Mohamed Salah best African footballer of 2018
Egyptian football legend Mohammed Salah won the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) Best African footballer of 2018 prize for the second consecutive year on Wednesday, after competing with Senegalese player and fellow Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane and Gabon player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for the title.
During the CAF's Awards Ceremony in Dakar, Salah said, "I am happy that Egypt will host the 2019 African Cup of Nations, and we look forward to winning the championship as we have not won it for a long time."
He added, "This award is very big for me, I love it because I saw it when I was young and I always dreamt to win it one day.
"I'm proud to win it twice, I must thank my family and my teammates, and I dedicate this award to my country Egypt."
The CAF named the youth player of the year: Achraf Hakimi (Morocco), Coach of the Year: Herve Renard (Morocco), Women's coach of the Year: Desiree Ellis (South Africa), National team of the year: Mauritania, Women's national team of the year: Nigeria, Goal of the Year: Ch<|fim_middle|> footballer 2018 Confederation of African football Football liverpool Mohammed Salah prize sports
Mo Salah garners BBC's best African footballer award in 2018 for second time in a row
Egypt to host 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
CAF announces 2018 African Footballer of the Year award nominees | restinah 'Thembi' Kgatlana (for South Africa vs Nigeria in the Group B game at Women's Africa Cup of Nations).
Tags award best African | 33 |
Closed-loop RFID applications can provide fast ROI because users have the flexibility to choose technology and tailor processes to solve specific business problems.
Due to the attention given to RFID for supply chain compliance, companies often lose sight of the fact that RFID can play an integral role in improving the efficiency of many day-to-day manufacturing operations. In fact, according to one research study, RFID is implemented about four times more often for closed-loop, internal applications than for supply chain compliance.
more choices of technology, frequencies, standards and products.
Many companies today are unlocking the value of RFID by "unchaining" the technology from the external supply to improve tracking and control throughout the organization's own internal processes, including asset tracking, inventory and materials management and other operations. RFID's return on investment (ROI) in closed-loop applications typically stems from reduced labor time and costs, reduced loss and theft, and improved accuracy, efficiency and productivity.
Following are some specific examples of how RFID can deliver measurable business benefits.
RFID technology is well suited for tracking different kinds of assets within manufacturing operations -- from incoming materials and supplies, to tools and equipment, to work-in-process and finished goods inventories. Automated RFID reading helps to eliminate time and labor and minimize errors. Unlike bar codes, reading RFID tags does not require a line of sight and does not require human<|fim_middle|>, parts bins in factories, cargo containers in yards, and other high-value assets. RTLS is one of the fastest-growing segments of the RFID industry, in part because there are many well-documented business improvement results for RTLS asset management systems.
Multiple RFID technologies can be used together in some systems to support different process needs. For example, forklifts in a warehouse may be tracked with RTLS tags, while the pallets they handle are tagged with Gen 2 smart labels, and the goods within the pallets may be individually tagged with standardized 13.56 MHz technology. When not constrained by compliance requirements, organizations can choose RFID products with the frequency, range, memory, re-writeability, security and other features that work best in their specific processes.
Many closed-loop RFID applications provide full and fast ROI because users have the flexibility to choose technology and tailor processes to solve specific business problems. Operations where data recording creates a bottleneck, or is often erroneous or incomplete, are prime candidates for improvement with RFID. The real value of RFID technology lies in its flexibility and adaptability in a wide variety of processes and environments. For many closed-loop RFID adopters, the results have been greater accuracy, efficiency, and productivity, and reduced costs. | intervention, provided fixed readers are in place.
Accurate record keeping improves asset utilization and avoids time wasted searching for assets. For example, if employees spend an average of 10 minutes a day looking for tools, equipment or materials, that's the equivalent of one full week each year on non-value-added searching. Lost productivity adds costs -- something no manufacturer can afford in today's economic environment.
Using RFID to track pallets, racks and returnable containers can provide ROI by lowering operating expenses. Many companies lack accurate information about the quantity and location of shipping containers because these assets often dwell at customer facilities and are not returned promptly. As a result, businesses purchase more returnable containers to ensure an adequate supply, creating excess capacity and locking capital into fixed assets.
Identifying returnable containers and tracking them to customers provides the information necessary to improve return and recovery rates. Containers can be automatically identified each time the container exits or enters a facility, with the transaction time stamped, using unattended RFID portals, forklift-mounted readers, or handhelds. Mobile readers can also be used in the field to record container drop-offs and pickups. Such systems provide a real-time view of container availability and outstanding containers can be tracked back to the customer to aid return and recovery. By actively managing container usage, businesses can improve cycle times and inventory turns, and lower their fixed asset base.
Shipping and receiving are supply chain applications, but can also serve as closed-loop systems to track intra-company transfers and shipments. The benefits of RFID in shipping and receiving are reduced time and labor needed to process goods movement, and the elimination of most data entry errors. Internal shipment tracking can be especially valuable in industries such as food, chemical and pharmaceutical, where distribution is regulated and strong security and documentation are required.
Many best-in-class manufacturers using RFID for WIP tracking have been able to reduce WIP labor requirements significantly. Highly adaptable and rewritable, RFID tags can be used and reused in harsh industrial conditions, even when exposed to chemicals, pressure and temperature extremes, and can be read when they are covered, stacked or buried, so they provide a method of identifying and tracking materials in processes where bar code and other methods cannot. Because they are rewritable, they can be repeatedly time stamped and updated at each step of the production process with a job code for the operation performed, operator ID, configuration, quality control grades and other records.
RFID tags are commonly used as remote databases on tagged equipment to store configuration data and service history information to assist maintenance operations. Rewritable memory on RFID tags lets technicians access and update essential information in remote and challenging environments where other database or wireless access is unavailable. Tagging helps ensure equipment and components are identified accurately to ensure the correct item is serviced.
For example, after testing many smart labels and printer/encoders, Boeing committed to using RFID on its Dreamliner 787 to identify critical aircraft parts to help airlines improve maintenance operations, save time during pre-flight inspections, improve traceability and safety and streamline record keeping. Smart labels logged more than 1,500 flight hours and provided 100 percent read rates and 100 percent data accuracy, which gave Boeing the confidence to move forward with RFID tagging on its highly advanced Dreamliner 787.
Imagine having to find a misfiled document in a filing cabinet where hundreds of forms and documents are packed into a dense space. A manual search is like looking for a needle in a haystack. RFID readers can be built into inboxes and filing cabinets to automatically record each folder and document that is filed and removed. For company records and archives, users can automatically check entire boxes of records in and out in seconds, eliminating manual data entry. RFID can also be used to associate the files with workers who signed them out by reading RFID employee ID badges as part of the process.
One reason RFID is adaptable to so many closed-loop processes is because companies have a broad choice of RFID technologies. EPCglobal Gen 2-standard UHF (858-930 MHz) technology is almost always required for compliance programs. The protocol works well for many supply chain and other operations, but it is not the best technology for all applications. For example, 13.56 MHz high-frequency technology excels at identifying individual items, especially those in crowded and dense conditions.
EPC/UHF is a small subset of the wide range of RFID technologies available, which also include 13.56 MHz high-frequency (HF) technology (which is actually more widely used than EPC Gen 2), real-time locating system (RTLS) tags, and other standard and proprietary systems that operate at other frequencies. Industry and international standards have been set to help optimize performance in various usage conditions. Here's a brief overview of the leading RFID technologies used in enterprise operations.
Low-frequency RFID systems operate at about 125 kHz with a typical maximum read range of up to 20 inches (508 mm). Low-frequency RFID is not supported by on-demand smart label printing encoding systems and is commonly used for access control applications, including vehicle tagging to activate parking lot gates.
High-frequency RFID systems operate at 13.56 MHz with a typical maximum read range of up to 3 feet (1 meter). It is commonly used for item identification and asset management at short range where high precision is required. Typical applications include file tracking, shelf management, tool crib check-in/checkout and sample identification. 13.56 MHz reader modules are popular for integration into machines used for sorting, dispensing, testing and industrial process control. Such a system eliminates the need for manual configuration and the possibility of operator error.
Ultrahigh-frequency RFID systems operate at multiple frequencies, typically between 860 and 960 MHz. EPCglobal Gen 2 is a leading standardized UHF protocol. UHF tags often produce read ranges of 20 feet (6 meters) or more, which is why they are popular for supply chain processes such as shipping and receiving, container management and warehouse inventory control.
RTLS technology has been developed and standardized at different frequencies, including 433 MHz and 2.45 GHz systems. RTLS is a long-range technology used to track the location of forklifts in distribution centers | 1,279 |
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Minutes and financial records for the "Here a Little, There a Little" Chapter of the King's Daughters, an international Christian philanthropic association. Records are dated from the 1892-1975, with gaps. While this New York chapter was primarily Quaker, the association itself was evangelical Christian in orientation, with Baptist and Congregationalist membership in other parts of the world. Members gathered to read Bible passages, discuss Lenten observance, and perform philanthropic work. The latter included donations to the Colored Mission and production of diapers and other garments.
The Circle of the King's Daughters was an international philanthropic association with membership in 28 states and Canada (1970). While the New York chapter, also called "Here-a-Little, There-a-Little," was Quaker, the association had Baptist and Congregationalist membership in other parts of the world. Members gathered to read Bible passages, discuss Lenten observance, and perform philanthropic work. The latter included donations to the Colored Mission and production of diapers and other garments. The New York chapter disbanded in 1975<|fim_middle|>iland Records Room in 1997.
[Indicate the cited item or series here], Circle of the King's Daughters Records, RG4/099, Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College http://archives.tricolib.brynmawr.edu/repositories/7/resources/4573 Accessed April 20, 2019. | , citing the lack of a meeting place and transportation issues.
The collection was given as part of the transfer of records of New York Yearly Meeting from the Hav | 32 |
The National Weather Service assures us we'll be getting 1-3 inches of<|fim_middle|> suprisingly, I'm approaching this snowfall vigil with uncharacteristic equanimity, especially given my basic aversion to anything white, wet and cold with an annoying tendency to accumulate.
I think it's because, overall, the weather has actually been quite nice. It's amazing what a little blue sky and sun will do for a gal.
Christmas week was drop-dead gorgeous (if not a little chilly) -- and, looking back, the 3 or so inches of snow that fell around the middle of the month was quickly disposed of, thanks to several days of rain. Then, there was that week with sun and temperatures in the high 40s, low 50s. I can live with this.
My mom, who was here visiting over Christmas, also had a good point: Any snow that falls now might "only" be on the ground for a couple of months as opposed to 3 or 4 months when it falls in November-December. Thanks, mom. I feel better now.
Ulimately, I find the greatest consolation in the extended forecast -- temperatures in the mid- to high 30s and rain by the weekend. Works for me.
I've got plenty of indoor recreation planned in the meantime: A stack of new Christmas books. . . a house-cleaning blow-out after 10 days of guests. . . replenishing our homemade bread inventory. . . and, TAH DAH, making fresh pasta. Yes, Santa brought us a pasta machine. Nice. More on that later.
So, let it snow. And let it rain. Works for me. | snow later today and maybe another inch or 2 tomorrow. But, | 14 |
While middle-income countries have seen<|fim_middle|> World Bank said. Some nations saw their wealth slide, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar and Tanzania. The lender suggests its wealth measure could be a useful complement to gross domestic product in measuring sustainable development.
The bank urged countries to use their natural capital more efficiently and invest the proceeds in infrastructure and education, which it said are crucial to growing wealth.
"The Changing Wealth of Nations" | a rise in their share of global wealth between 1995 and 2014, some regions - like sub-Saharan Africa - remain very poor.
The world's total wealth is growing, and that's a good thing, but it's still not fixing the inequality divide, according to a new report by the World Bank.
The gap between the richest and poorest nations remains large, and wealth per person around the world is growing more slowly than the overall figure, the development lender said in a report called "The Changing Wealth of Nations". In some countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, per capita wealth is actually falling, according to the report, which tracked 141 countries between 1995 and 2014.
The World Bank's definition of wealth includes production capital, such as machinery, natural capital like oil deposits and farmland, individual earnings and net foreign assets. Global wealth increased 66 percent from 1995 to 2014, the World Bank said. The share held by middle-income countries rose to 28 percent from 19 percent, while the proportion in OECD nations dropped to 65 percent from 75 percent -- a trend the lender attributes to the "phenomenal" rise of Asia.
However, the share of global wealth held by sub-Saharan Africa barely budged from less than 1 percent, the | 284 |
This bedroom décor is a study of the minimalist style complemented by an understated luxury. The use of achromatic colours like grey, charcoal, and white sets the tone towards the somber side, but it's the use of suspended pendent lights in metal accents that make the ambiance much more<|fim_middle|> in this image got things perfectly right. With a backdrop of minimalist greys, the gold metal accents stand out even more beautifully and make the ambiance richer.
Lastly, the most expected source of luxury in interior designs these days is keeping things relative. The use of a lot of unnecessary ornamentation can make your spaces feel cluttered and overwhelming. However, being minimal makes the ambiance clean. The application of this concept is where the term 'understated luxury' is derived from. | uplifting. Even with the small size of the room, all these elements end up making the space totally luxe.
One of the best ways to make your interior designs luxurious is by knowing the art of framing. You can frame your spaces with a combination of light and dark colours like in this image. The large surfaces are grey, and the small spaced in-between have been used to create a gorgeous framing that makes the understated dominant colour scheme so much more interesting.
Reflective surfaces and classy materials go hand in hand when introducing a plush aesthetic in your homes. This bathroom interior design is an excellent example of this technique. By using the statement circular mirror adjacent to the hexagonal wall, the overall visuals of the whole bathroom became infinitely more trippy, adventurous, and bold.
Metal is the perfect material choice when you want to introduce a luxurious vibe in your homes. However, do make sure to use it in moderation – probably small accents such as mirror filigrees, décor objects, or light fixtures. The bathroom design | 203 |
And don't get me started on the irony (or perhaps, appropriateness) of a title that has been written and sitting here awaiting a body for about 4 weeks, now.
But that is the gist. I just feel that lately, I have nothing to offer to this particular blogging community.
Oh, I get the whole hope thing, and how important it is, and that perhaps, for some, my story offers that intangible gold nugget - but at least for me, while I was in the trenches, what I needed most was to know that things would be ok no matter if children were a part of the equation or not. And while I hope that my archives can still offer that to those women currently struggling with childlessness and infertility, I just don't feel like my pregnancy ramblings, ultrasound photos, and discussion of nurseries and cribs and names are serving much purpose, here.
I do want to continue writing. But mostly, I want to be true to myself. And my self feels that right now, in this moment, today, I have nothing to offer. That may sound like a bad thing, but actually, for me right now, it's good. And perhaps for the childless/infertility blogging community, it's likewise good. Because I am embracing a new role in life. I quite literally feel like from the moment I became a mother, my body and mind morphed from Infertile to Mother. My body just immediately perked up and said, "Pregnancy? Oh, yeah, we got this. We know what to do, now." And my mind went, "Infertility? Childless? Whaaaa? What's that? We closed that chapter, already, onto the next one."
And, I'll let you in on a little secret. A secret I've never personally heard anyone who has crossed over admit, but a secret I ALWAYS wondered if I'd discover one day, and if so, if I'd have the gall to share it with you.
I am TCIE, after all. So, duh, of course I'm going to share it with you.
Once you cross over? Both an instantaneous AND a slower long-term "childless amnesia" set in.
Now, I can't assume this is the case for everybody, but I highly, highly suspect it is the case, and that it's just difficult to admit, for a variety of guilt-inducing reasons.
But I am here to tell you, while my heart still aches for, my mind still becomes occupied with, and perhaps more than ever my soul still prays for all of my friends, blog readers, and strangers who are struggling with childlessness... becoming a physical mother has changed me, and my memory of just how bad it was, and still is for so many. It was so easy for me to "dismiss" the miracles I saw around me, secretly disproving that anything miraculous actually took place, and that other people, what seemed like ALL other people, at the time, were simply lucky whereas I was not. And then, it was just as easy for me to jump on the Miracle Bandwagon when this amazing (tangible) blessing took place in my own life. How quickly I forgot. How quickly I still forget, while simultaneously being super aware. It's a very weird place to be.
For example, I planned to no longer work at my office, and concentrate more on working from home, after December - because I assumed that would be when I'd be "noticeably" pregnant.
And then came 12 weeks gestation. POP she goes. No more hiding it, and only bringing up the subject with my patients and clients when they were in a good place emotionally. Basically they are all now greeted by my baby, who is apparently growing perpendicularly to my body.
And suddenly, ever aware of my own blessing, and ever aware of the pain it was causing others, I felt stuck, again. I was torn between hiding it, being as sensitive as possible, announcing it verbally to patients, and NOT wanting to hide it, wanting to rejoice in my big-headed little munchkin, rolling all around in my uterus, giving me a reason to buy a new maternity wardrobe I never thought I'd be buying, and new maternity boots (yes, those are maternity boots, they are a necessary purchase for pregnant feet, that is my story, and I'm sticking to it).
I err on the side of sensitivity, always, but when a woman walks in for her first ultrasound, having never met me before, and her eyes make an almost undetectable glance downwards to my belly and her face suddenly looks like my heart used to feel only a few short months ago... I'm immediately taken back, but, again, secret-divulging: it's not the same. While I recognize, and sympathize, I can no longer empathize, and a large part of my pain for her is my own guilt and sorrow that I cannot offer her anything. I cannot offer her a promise that she, too, will experience this one day. I cannot offer her solace in that moment, when she's probably face-palm texting every one of her IF friends' on her cell phone, as for years to come,<|fim_middle|> do ask.
What a beautiful post. Obviously, I cannot imagine how you are feeling, but I wondered and now you have written this to try and help with understanding. I appreciate this so much because I have never experienced IF, but I do try to understand what little I can as I try to support friends who do.
You are so right about the amnesia. I've found myself looking back at what amounted to at least a year of depression thinking, "what was my deal" and I have to stop and remind myself that I am not the me of then, so I cannot fairly judge how the me of then handled that cross.
I think it is good you are honest on this blog (as you always have been!). And that you are enjoying every single second of this miracle. You are different, yes, but it is the infertility that makes you the amazing mother you (already) are. You will never ever forget those years of yearning, waiting, hoping, praying, even when times are tough, you will have a deep "knowing" of the gift. I am not saying those without infertility do not have that also, it just seems to be a very tangible result of the gift of infertility.
Nothing to offer? I think you ARE the offering, right now. The receiving of this gift with joy, that is your offering. That is what He is inviting you to offer, that is all. It feels so different, I know.
I just cannot wipe the smile off my face every time you come to mind.
Beautifully transparent post - love it. So so very happy for you.
Just beautiful! So much here and you are gift to us. You restore hope. You are joyful. You understand and empathize with suffering. Please don't hide from your job. All those years you were suffering and enduring and giving. Keep on doing that and remember what a gift you are.
Well, since my role is being obnoxious, let me just go with that, too :).
I think it would be appropriate for you to take some steps to conceal your pregnancy (while that is physically possible) from IF patients who are seeing you for the first time, at least. (I'm not suggesting, for a second, that you're wearing one of those t-shirts with a huge arrow or anything gross like that.) But would a tailored jacket or a scarf not be a reasonable option? I find they're pretty effective at concealing the "food baby," and I hear tell they work with a real one also (at least, for a time).
Of course, I agree that you have something to offer the community that you're now demographically part of. And I can understand how "amnesia" might well set in. I even find myself stupidly forgetting things that were once very poignant, not because I now have a baby (in utero or otherwise), but because, no longer TTC, I'm not living that day-to-day reality any more, and the sensitivity has dulled quite a bit. However - not being able to empathize is different from making someone else's cross heavier, even passively or neglectfully. (This has always been my greatest critique of the crossed-over crowd: if you feel different now, fine, but that doesn't excuse speaking or acting callously. If you can remember that you couldn't stand XYZ behavior - even if you have to read your own archives to remember - then charity demands you refrain from doing it to other people. And I don't mean you specifically, I mean all the former infertiles. I also have a particular offender in mind, as you may imagine.) If any of us can avoid that, in any area of life, I think it's our duty to avoid it. | they will talk about "that time you went in for your ultrasound series for infertility and THE TECH WAS PREGNANT." I cannot offer her anything but my sympathy. And that stinks.
But, it's also beautiful. It's beautiful because where I once stood as a source of comfort for those whose struggles I understood intimately WHILE going through it, myself, now is the time for my role to be filled as I move on to assume and embrace the new one.
I doubt, (especially now that I've spilled the secret), that my posts from here on out will be of any value to those currently dealing with infertility or childlessness, but I do hope that it can help those who may be where I am, now. Mother, after infertility (and inadoption). Trying to balance a joy I can hardly contain with a guilt and sorrow that is only a fraction of the sorrow I was once consumed by daily. Moving forward without regret, without fear, without reservation.
Because at the end of the day, I am no longer the same TCIE, and I never, ever will be again. I will not presume to take on an identity that no longer defines me, and I will not pretend that I currently fully empathize with those whose identities are defined in spite of themselves. Even if someday I find myself trying, for 16 years, to adopt or conceive a second child, it will not be the same. And I love you all too much to pretend for your sake that it will. In fact, I think in admitting this, I'm really proclaiming just how awesome and brave you all are. The toughest part of the cross, for me, was the unknown - and a close second was the being left behind. Often, those same women who left me behind the first time went on to leave me behind a 2nd, 3rd, and 4th time. Obviously, that was my cross and not theirs. Obviously, it was a way for me to try to learn humility, to not make comparisons, to trust in God's divine will for ME, and not make it about others'... which was HARD. But TCIE with a womb full of life? She is a new woman, a new identity - no longer suffering at all the way so many of you amazing women are.
I do hope that newcomers, and even old timer readers of my blog will go back and visit the archives of TCIE(the search tool should pick up major keywords) when you are most in need of "someone who gets it." Because, I did. It was ugly at times (ok, a lot of times), it was beautiful at times, it was angry, depressed, pleading, insane, jealous, happy, silly, hopeful, inspiring, and all of those at once, at times. Past tense emphasized.
Of course life isn't perfectly void of problems now that I'm with child. In fact, there may be more problems all happening at once this year than any year before it. But, things have been put in a perspective that I thank my infertility for every. single. day, now. We are blessed. We always were blessed. But now, we also have been blessed as physical parents to an entirely separate new human being and soul. And, unlike in our infertility/childlessness, we will always feel that blessing in our lives.
I pray for motherhood for each and every one of you who yearns for it. And if you can think of anything, anything at all, that I can offer you beyond prayers, please | 724 |
3 Ways<|fim_middle|> obvious debt for the inspiration we received from the signature spirit and legacy of America's historically black colleges and universities." | Brands are Collaborating with Artists
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Collaborations offer something new and unexpected to retail, and more companies are turning to the partnerships for brand building. On Saturday, Rag & Bone, Carhartt WIP and Balmain will drop limited-edition collections with three types of artists—each with something unique to say.
Rag & Bone x Eminem
New York-based denim label Rag & Bone teamed up with rapper Eminem for a collection of co-designed T-shirts and hoodies.
The collection features T-shirts with handwritten lyrics from Eminem's popular tracks like the "Lose Yourself" and hoodies that pay homage to his hometown of Detroit with "313." The Made in USA collection will retail for $95 to $250.
"Eminem is a legend. It's as simple as that. We have spent years working to collaborate with true originals, people who have forged their own path in life. For me, Eminem utterly personifies 'original.' Working with him on this project was humbling, inspiring and generally awesome," Marcus Wainwright, Rag & Bone CEO, founder and creative director, said.
Carharrt WIP x Brain Dead
Workwear/streetwear brand Carhartt WIP joined forces with Los Angeles-based collective Brain Dead for a summer collaboration.
Brain Dead founders Ed Davis and Kyle Ng, known for their post-punk, graphic-driven designs, brought a West Coast vibe to a selection of Carhartt's most iconic pieces.
Carhartt WIP x Brain Dead
The collection includes much-loved styles, like Carhartt's classic Bib Overall and Chore Coat produced in lightweight nylon fabric, a Beach Carpenter Pant and a group of graphic tees and a logo cap.
How New Balance Got a Seat at the Luxury Table
To coincide with the collection's release, there's also "Brain Dead Index Vol. 1," a publication created in collaboration with Carhartt WIP, which features a compilation of graphics and illustrations from a selection of renowned contemporary artists.
The Balmain x Beyoncé Collection
A stage costume isn't just a stage costume for Beyoncé. When the singer took the stage at Coachella in April dressed in custom Balmain collegiate hoodies, she was showing her support for America's historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Following the show, she confirmed her support with $100,000 in scholarships to HBCUs.
Now, a new collaboration between Beyoncé and Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing aims to amplify that awareness.
The collection of hoodies and tees will be based on the yellow and pink Balmain designs Beyoncé wore during her iconic Coachella set. Proceeds from the collection will help fund the work of the United Negro College Fund.
Rousteing said the collection "responds to our need to repay an | 619 |
By Autumn Schanil - staff writer
Autumn Schanil | Democrat
Doug Rogers played the accordion while people gather on the grass of Apple Pond Farm, waiting for the play to begin.
CALLICOON CENTER — NACL's "Courage," inspired by Bertolt Brecht's "Mother Courage and her Children"(said to be the greatest anti-war plays of all time), is an original play inspiring compassion in a time when people are struggling to survive in a world filled with fear and war.
The play took place at Apple Pond Farm in Callicoon Center, and had the performers interacting with the audience and leaving a profound impression.
The spectators followed performer and director Tannis Kowalchuk (who played<|fim_middle|> in the army.
The play provoked deep emotions and thoughts about the crises that are currently happening in the world and the necessity of being courageous to implement change. | Anna or "Mother Courage") and her daughter throughout the farm, while being told the story of how her son disappeared while serving | 25 |
Warner Bros. Games Interactive
The brief: position Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE) as a top games publisher at E3 – the world's premier game show – and provide a show stopping platform giving attendees an exclusive and exciting experience around WBIE's big four games. Using innovative media and visuals, two stunning Cineplex style multipurpose theatres, phenomenal sound and compelling visuals, we created a visitor experience to remember.
WBIE have some of the most valuable brand assets in the world. Our work for them at Gamescom in Cologne, IDEF in Cannes, and at E3 in Los Angeles, always requires immaculate planning, careful and highly confidential 'reveals' for expectant journalists and visitors – and, of course, world-class impact. Our modern and retro design elements worked seamlessly with WBIE's iconic brands, and bold concave spaces let their rich history underpin exciting new content. The result: the kind of<|fim_middle|> 1.2 billion players worldwide – 44% of the world's population!
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Silver screen? Big screen? We went for both, with an enormous panoramic screen for Warner Bros.' projection at E3. Roger Rabbit didn't burst from the screen (but he could have).
In a Michael Caine moment, we were honoured to design a space for this iconic life-sized replica of the Batmobile, built by the world famous West Coast Customs (of Pimp My Ride and Xzibit fame).
A $100 billion industry with over | 105 |
The Carpenter's Wheel quilt block has been around for a long time and is also known by a few other names ...<|fim_middle|>. I also added extra pages to the pattern with more samples. I hope you enjoy this block as much as I did playing with it! | Star of Bethlehem and Carpenter's Star. Most of the time, this block is made using squares and diamonds, but I have chosen to make this pattern using half square triangle sets, rather than the diamonds, to avoid distortion of the bias edges from the frequent handling, and also this method avoids the dreaded set in seam. My view is why do it the hard way and when you can choose the easy way?
Now the down side of using the half square triangles is that there are more pieces to sew together. However, the ease of making the block far outweighs the numbers, (in my humble opinion). Also, due to the number of pieces in the block I have labeled it as an intermediate level of difficulty ... for that reason only. The good news is that you can make a big block, so less blocks to sew.
I couldn't stop playing with the colour combinations in this block, as it is one of my all time favourites. So, I have given cutting instructions for the 5 colour version, which you can easily adapt to less colours if you choose | 215 |
HealthWell Opens Fund to Help Parkinson's Patients With Psychosis
by Margarida Maia, PhD | October 15, 2021
The HealthWell Foundation has opened a fund to support people with Parkinson's or other neurocognitive diseases in the U.S. who also are being treated for psychosis.
To be eligible, patients must have a psychosis diagnosis, be on Medicare, and have a household income up to 500% of the Federal Poverty Level ($17,4<|fim_middle|> by the fund include Nuplazid (pimavanserin), a U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved treatment for the hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's disease.
"We applaud our donors for recognizing this critical need and for providing the financial resources that will enable us to assist Medicare patients to obtain needed treatments to manage this potentially devastating, life-altering condition," Zodet added.
In addition to Parkinson's patients, those with a psychosis diagnosis and Alzheimer's disease/dementia, diffuse Lewy body disease, frontotemporal lobar degeneration, Huntington's disease, prion/Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease, or traumatic brain injury are also eligible to apply.
Margarida Maia, PhD Margarida is a biochemist (University of Porto, Portugal) with a PhD in biomedical sciences (VIB and KULeuven, Belgium). Her main interest is science communication. She is also passionate about design and the dialogue between art and science.
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HealthWell will provide up to $10,000 in copayments for psychosis medications or in insurance premium assistance for a one-year period, it stated in a press release.
To apply for the fund, go here.
June 8, 2021 News by Marisa Wexler, MS
Data Support Long-term Efficacy of Nuplazid for Psychosis
"The challenges those living with neurocognitive diseases face are life-altering not only for them, but for their care partners, and their entire family. When a person is diagnosed with psychosis as a result of their disease, those challenges stack up to become overwhelming, adding stress and considerable burden to every aspect of daily life," said Andrea Merriam, executive vice president of the Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance.
"Providing Medicare patients living with neurocognitive diseases and diagnosed with psychosis the ability to access the treatment they need, without the additional burden of worrying about how they will afford it, will provide tremendous relief to innumerable families," Merriam added.
Parkinson's is characterized by its associated motor symptoms, such as tremor, abnormally slow movements (bradykinesia), and muscle rigidity. However, patients also experience non-motor symptoms that can range from cognitive impairment and depression, to sleep problems and psychosis.
Parkinson's disease psychosis results in hallucinations and/or delusions. Patients may see, hear, or feel things that do not exist (hallucinations), or firmly maintain certain beliefs against evidence to the contrary (delusions).
Parkinson's psychosis can be caused by disease itself, or through a medication used to increase dopamine — a neurotransmitter whose levels are reduced in patient's brains.
"In addition to loss of mobility and cognitive function resulting from an underlying neurocognitive disease, patients commonly experience psychosis. These symptoms can be debilitating and can compound their underlying condition," said Krista Zodet, president of the HealthWell Foundation. "Access to proper treatment is a critical component of their overall care and to maintaining quality of life for the patient. Oftentimes, treatment may be unattainable due to cost."
Treatments covered | 465 |
Nibs are roasted and shelled cacao beans. They are unsweetened, pleasantly bitter, and as intensely chocolate as any substance. Their flavor is marvelously deep and powerful. They resemble nuts or coffee beans with fruitiness, tannins and spicy hints of cinnamon and clove. Because they have no sugar, their flavors are easier to discern on the palate than chocolate<|fim_middle|> a very light dusting of SCHARFFEN BERGER Cocoa Powder. | . They make a wonderful gluten-free and sugar-free snack and are useful in all sorts of sweet or savory dishes as an ingredient or garnish.
For an unusual and delicious appetizer, crush some SCHRAFFEN BERGER Cacao Nibs with a rolling pin – not into a powder, but just a little less coarse than they are in the packet. Find a good, flavorful soft goat cheese, and for every ounce of cheese, mix in 1 tsp. of nibs and ¼ tsp. of honey.
The flavors will combine and become enhanced over time, so refrigerate the prepared mixed, covered, for at least an hour, or overnight.
Serve on gluten-free crackers or bread and add even more flavor with | 146 |
Japanese-French-California fusion. Sacre bleu! And also gochiso-sama deshita.
Amuse bouche: Pâte à choux shell filled with red miso and braised beef.
Complimentary french bread with toasted rice baked in. Mmm, toasty.
Riesling, Mittnacht-Klack Schoenenbourg Vyd, France 2003. Sweet, but not overly so. Complex. Hints of honey, aftertaste of apricots.
Potato soup with ginger. Contained no dairy, yet came across as creamy. Ginger nice for clearing the palate, and sinuses.
Vegetable caponata, poached organic egg, parmesan. Not actually Japanese or French -- Sicilian. Lightly sweet-pickled eggplant, red bell peppers, tomato, zucchini, possibly some other veggies I'm forgetting. Plus capers. You can never go wrong with capers. Delicious with the runny yolk from the egg, and the parmesan, and a little salt and<|fim_middle|> pineapple and strawberry bits (roasted in vanilla-bean oil) give you little fireworks of flavor.
Complimentary house truffles rolled in toffee and nuts, and mini almond cakes. | pepper.
Herb marinated ocean trout, (some other element? the menu on the website shows some previous version of this dish that used hearts of palm, but I'm sure that wasn't it), ikura (salmon roe), sauce gribiche. Served like a ceviche or sushi. I tried a bit; not crazy about the texture, but then I don't generally like raw fish. Still, the flavor was good. I wouldn't have thought to pair fresh-ish fish with a pickly sauce. Though, I suppose sushi rice uses vinegar and sugar, and it's commonly served with pickled ginger.
Sauteed Orata (a fish), kabu (Japanese turnip), fennel, forest mushrooms, potato mousseline. I don't think I got a bite of this, but evidently my parents liked it.
Day boat sea scallop, saffron Yukon potato chowder, popover. Very simple, showcasing the lightly-seared scallops. I think the little popover may've had a bit of saffrony potato stuffed into it, or something? In any case, Xta liked her scallops.
Kurobuta (Berkshire pork), coco blanc beans, bacon, apple-ginger chutney. This was the dish I actually ordered for myself. It was delicious, though I would've preferred a slightly smaller cut of pork, with a larger portion of the various side/accent things. The chutney, in particular, was wonderful.
Apple dumpling (with a bit of brie and chutney cooked inside the dumpling, for a savory-sweet touch), french vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce. My parents had this, and I wish I'd gotten a taste; she said it was really good.
Caramelized banana, black rice pudding, banana ice cream -- I think this would've been better had the banana itself been a shade riper. It was still pretty darn good. The black rice pudding was really nice, bringing out the nuttiness of the rice.
Black sesame blancmange, pineapple strawberry salsa, coconut milk reduction. Xta and I shared this and the banana; she said if we go back, she's just ordering this, and not sharing. It's amazingly smooth, and the sesame flavor somehow manages to be simultaneously delicate and intense. The | 481 |
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By ACWS
Spithill Continues To Impress In Newport
The Fleet In Newport
© ACEA 2012/ Photo Gilles Martin-Raget
America's Cup World Series
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Jimmy Spithill's ORACLE TEAM USA continues to impress in Newport, but were denied a fourth consecutive fleet race win by a hard-charging Emirates Team New Zealand.
"We had a good solid day," Barker said. "It's nice to win one and we have some good momentum going into tomorrow. The ORACLE TEAM USA guys are sailing well, but we'll do what we can do and if we can win the race we'll be happy."
Newport delivered another perfect afternoon of racing conditions, with a<|fim_middle|>, meaning the Newport fleet racing title is wide open.
www.americascup.com | sea breeze near 15 knots under sunny skies. Thousands took advantage of the warm afternoon to enjoy the sight from Fort Adams as well as in the hundreds of spectator boats crowding the Narragansett Bay course boundaries.
In fleet race three, Spithill threaded the needle at the start, barely squeezing between the Race Committee boat and two of his competitors, hitting the starting line as the gun fired at top speed.
"It was a risky start, but in this type of racing you really have to push things now and then," Spithill said. "We knew if we got off the starting line well we'd have a shot for being top three in the race, so we've been pushing hard."
From there, Spithill extended away while his rivals were engaged in battle behind him. Young Nathan Outteridge and his Team Korea crew had an impressive race in second place, holding off Emirates Team New Zealand, as Dean Barker threatened early, but couldn't make the passing move and settled for third. Artemis Racing made its way up from near the back of the fleet to take fourth.
Fleet race four started like the previous one, with Spithill barging across the starting line to take an early lead. But this time Dean Barker's crew had an answer on the first upwind leg, working a favorable path up the shoreline, away from the adverse current running down the race course, to take steal the lead. Loïck Peyron's Energy Team too, passed Spithill and then Nathan Outteridge squeezed by on the next leg. But the ORACLE TEAM USA crew fought back to ease around the top mark just behind the Kiwis. Barker and crew held their position however all the way to the finish, with Spithill relegated to third, his worst result of the series.
With a second and a fourth place finish, Nathan Outteridge's Team Korea climbed off the bottom of the leaderboard and now sits just two points out of a podium position.
"It was much better today," Outteridge said. "I think we got what we deserved. We had some better starts and gave ourselves a chance in both races. There was a bit more breeze so we were really able to be more physical on the boat. The guys on our boat are awesome when the breeze is up, there's never an issue with the crew work on our boat. Today has given us a good chance to get right in there and if we sail like we did today, we have every chance of getting on the podium and that's what we're here for."
Meanwhile ORACLE TEAM USA COUTTS withdrew from the first race of the day at the halfway point with equipment problems, after hitting one of the turning mark boats.
"I never did like the anchors on those boats," Coutts joked. "But at least the hull that I was sitting on missed it!"
Coutts went in for repairs, and although he made it out for race four, he was late to start and never in contention, with the last place finish dropping the team to the bottom of the leaderboard.
Before racing started, the teams engaged in the AC500 Speed Trial. Here too, Spithill proved the class of the fleet, his second run setting the standard ahead of Energy Team and Team Korea.
Racing starts at 14:30 on Sunday with the final of the Newport Match Racing Championship between the two ORACLE TEAM USA crews.
"It's a high-pressure race," Spithill joked. "For whoever loses, it's going to be brutal!!"
Then it's the fifth and final fleet race to determine the Newport Fleet Racing Champion as well as the overall 2011-12 AC World Series Championship. There are 30 points on offer to the winner of race five | 770 |
When you insure your vehicle, working together with the right company, will go a long way in helping you land yourself a good deal. We all want to reduce the risk when you sign up for car insurance. Unfortunately the illegal companies only increase the risk of joining one so you have to keep your eyes open and take note of these factors.
Does the company, offer affordable insurance rates? Different service providers will charge different fees for insurance. A company that will offer cheap auto insurance is worth considering. You can do a comparison of quotes online and take note of the most affordable ones. Once you have that out of the way, there other factors you have to consider before settling with one company. The<|fim_middle|> If the report is poor, then scratch that company off your list despite how cheap it may be. A company with a good payout record should be on top of your list.
This is the criteria for choosing the best company with affordable insurance rates. But always keep in mind, that the lower the rates, the more you have to scrutinize the fine print of the contract, before signing the papers. Cheap is not always the good way to go. It may be bait for you to sign up for some bogus insurance company that will only disappear with your money. | cost of the policy will also depend on the different circumstances and preferences of the person seeking insurance.
The right company should offer you a policy that is flexible enough to accommodate any changes. These changes may include, the purchase of a new vehicle on your part either in replacement or in addition to the one that you have. Do you know you qualify for a discount when you get a defensive driver's license? IF the company's policy is rigid, you can't benefit from any modifications or mid term discounts.
Make sure that the auto insurance company has a good track record when it comes to claims. There are a number of credible sources that offer consumer feedback on auto insurance companies. | 134 |
The self-guided tour will make several stops along the Wisconsin River Saturday.
WAUSAU - Get your exercise in this weekend between stopping for drinks at local pubs.
A local group will host a paddle pub crawl, taking 21-plus-year-old kayak enthusiasts to several local bars and other popular spots on the Wisconsin River.
Friday Night Fun, a group organized by Wausau resident Ed Giallombardo , put together the paddle pub crawl to give other residents a fun way to get more familiar with the area. It's something that Giallombardo and his friends have done often on their own, and started sharing with a larger group last year.
"It's informal, like 'We're starting here, going here, and you can join us,'" Giallombardo said.
He's expecting to see as many as 1,000 paddlers joining in, a big jump from the 350 who participated in the inaugural paddle last July. Giollombardo is also expecting a lot of out-of-towners.
Paddlers are welcome to put in their kayaks in at any point on the crawl, including Oak Island, Riverside Park or Memorial Park, and the paddle will start at 11 a.m. with a group picture underneath the Thomas Street bridge. After the picture, paddlers will set off towards the Eagles Club, make their way to two sand bars, with the final stop being at Trails End Bar. The whole course will be about five and a half miles.
Once paddlers reach Trails End, there will be a festival, featuring local bands such as Open Tab.
"It's a neat way to meet people," he said. "And get some sun."
Giallombardo also wants to stress the importance of paddlers bringing their own supplies. Because the event doesn't have a registration fee, things like sunblock and water won't be available. Participants have to bring all of their own supplies, and enough to last for five to seven hours, depending on how long they want to spend at each stop.
For more information on where to rent kayaks or canoes<|fim_middle|> getting on the river, check out the Friday Night Fun facebook page. | , what to pack or where Giallombardo recommends | 12 |
The Magic Flute: Animation by Peter Stenhouse
The Magic<|fim_middle|> the animation segued into a dizzying, three-dimensional exploration of the Met's stage machinery."
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Presented here is a cutdown of that animation that in its entirety ran for over 6 minutes and was projected onto the Met stage 100 feet high. created by Peter Stenhouse, with additional modeling by Bastian Klucker and Richard Thomas
High Res Quicktime Download (30meg) | Peter Stenhouse Showreel | peter.stenhouse@gmail.com | Flute featured as part of the 125th anniversary Gala evening at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. It was screened with a live orchestra conducted by James Levine. Creative Directors of 59 Productions, Leo Warner and Mark Grimmer conceived of a piece that would bring to life the giant mural by Marc Chagall that hangs in the Opera house lobby, and would also illustrate some of the incredible mechanisms backstage that make the Opera possible. The piece and fantastic video projection work by 59 Productions was a huge success.
"The most modern bit of stagecraft was a witty animation of the Chagall painting "The Triumph of Music," done in "Fantasia" style to the overture of "Die Zauberflote" -- it developed from a line drawing that was then suffused with color. Figures in the picture took flight and found their way on to the sides of the proscenium, and | 187 |
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America's second-largest mobile network is still a different breed of telecom stock.
Scrappy U.S. telecom underdog T-Mobile (TMUS 0.42%) is no longer much of an underdog, though it still has plenty of spunk in its step.
After its takeover of Sprint in the spring of 2020, the company leapfrogged over AT&T (T -2.06%) to become America's second-largest mobile network, with 98.3 million customers at the end of the second quarter. Though T-Mobile took on ample debt to pull it off, it's still a much more nimble enterprise than both AT&T and Verizon (VZ -0.15%), and it remains a better growth stock within the U.S. telecom industry than its two rivals.
Let's take a closer look at whether the T-Mobile stock is a buy for your portfolio.
Applying pricing pressure
T-Mobile's development has been an impressive story over the last decade. While often behind the technology curve as far as network speed and reliability go, T-Mobile's run in the last decade can be attributed to its "un-carrier" model for providing competitive pricing to customers.
T-Mobile's total customer count and revenue were 33.2 million and $20.6 billion, respectively, in 2011. Compare that to its nearly 100 million customers and trailing 12-month revenue of $51.7 billion as of the end of June 2020. T-Mobile's advance on these two metrics has come at a cost -- its operating profit margin of 10.6% over the last year trails behind Verizon (22.2%) and AT&T (16%) -- but it has nonetheless catapulted the company to the position of legitimate contender for mobile network supremacy in the U.S.
That's because, after the inclusion of Sprint, T-Mobile expects to squeeze $6 billion in annual cost savings by merging the two businesses together. That would more than double the company's trailing 12-month operating income of $5.48 billion (if it can pull it off). Additionally, it is still winning handily in the net new subscriber battle. It reported over 1.2 million net new subscribers during Q2 2020. If it can maintain its pace of new subscriber additions, this growth story is far from over.
However, with mobile services as a basic staple these days, T-Mobile's top-line trajectory will likely slow in the coming years. Substantial debt was also taken on to complete the merger with Sprint -- totaling $72.5 billion at the end of June (though still far less than the respective $169 billion and $113 billion in debt at AT&T and Verizon). The stock trades for over 36 times trailing 12-month earnings as of this writing, seemingly pricing this company like it's a high-growth tech name. However, factoring in the expected boost to the bottom line in years ahead as redundancies are eliminated post-Sprint takeover, the premium price tag isn't unreasonable.
A new leader in the era of 5G?
Central to T-Mobile's reasons for adding Sprint to the fold is the new era of mobility that's dawning with the soon-to-be broader adoption of 5G network-compatible devices. And thanks to the merger, T-Mobile now has the widest coverage for the nationwide rollout of its next-gen network. It has twice the coverage as AT&T and many times more than Verizon, although Verizon's 5G strategy differs significantly from its peers' and its 4G LTE network on average still beats T-Mobile and AT&T 5G.
Nevertheless, scrappy T-Mobile could have a big advantage on its hands when it uses its new 5G signal to boost its capabilities and narrow the gap with Verizon. And undercutting competitors on price remains a core tenant for this telecom, a further bonus it could utilize in the early stages of the 5G race. Verizon has started to pay attention to this price war and recently announced the acquisition of TracFone -- best known for its prepaid phone subsidiary Straight Talk -- from America Movil (AMX 0.43%). But with its reputation for low prices and now-leading 5G coverage, T-Mobile could quickly become America's top mobile operator by customer count as subscribers upgrade their phones to utilize the new network.
Of course, 5G is about much more than just faster phone service. Eventually, the U.S. telecom operators foresee their mobility services connecting all sorts of things -- from industrial equipment to cars to wearable devices. But for now, it's all about switching over phone subscribers from 4G, and T-Mobile looks poised to continue its advance. Verizon and AT&T are the way to go if dividend income is what you're after, but T-Mobile should be the winning stock for all-out growth in the telecom world as it makes hay from its new prize, Sprint.
Nicholas Rossolillo owns shares of Verizon Communications. His clients may own shares of the companies mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends T-Mobile US and Verizon Communications. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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Traffic redirection attacks based on BGP route hijacking has been an increasing concern in Internet security worldwide. This paper addresses the statistical detection of traffic redirection attacks based on the RTT data collected by a network of probes spread all around the world. Specifically, we use a Latent Class Model to combine the decisions of individual probes on whether an Internet site is being attacked, and use supervised learning methods to perform the probe decisions. We evaluate the methods in a large number of scenarios, and compare them with an empirically adjusted heuristic. Our method achieves very good performance, superior to the heuristic one. Moreover, we provide a comprehensive analysis of the merits of the Latent Class Model approach<|fim_middle|>/EEA/50008/2013, and UID/Multi/04621/2013. A. Subtil was funded by the FCT grant SFRH/BD/69793/2010. | .
This research was supported by Instituto de Telecomunicações, Centro de Matemática Computacional e Estocástica, and Fundação Nacional para a Ciência e Tecnologia, through projects PTDC/EEI-TEL/5708/2014, UID | 59 |
Corporate Press<|fim_middle|>As sexy as it may be, state-of-the-art technology is not always the preferred solution for Corporate Press, particularly when the cost of it does not justify the expense, he adds. "Three of our four facilities have either purchased prepress systems or made upgrades to existing systems within the past two years. In Landover, the ROI supported the purchase of a new Creo direct-to-plate system but, in Fairfax and Frederick, the ROI analysis supported the purchases of used Agfa systems. All three facilities are happy with their acquisitions and we've never looked back. So, in the end, our research is always balanced against practicality because, at the end of the day, it's all about profitability."
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Corporate Press' view of technology is one of practicality: Is the marketplace ready for a new technology? That's the first step in its realization at Corporate Press, according to John Marcian, general manager for Corporate Direct. Should research yield it a viable solution, a complete return on investment (ROI) analysis is conducted before moving forward.
"An example of this would be personalization in digital printing," John Marcian notes. "We started doing personalized letters back in 1996 for one specific client. All of it was done on a single laser printer using MS Word. We recognized the value of the service and started to conduct research to find the right hardware/software combination that would take us from being able to do 60 pages per minute to doing over 5,000. By the end of 1999, our research was completed, the ROI analysis was favorable, and we had our solution installed and running.
"The industry was abuzz about the power of personalization, but we were already doing it virtually every day. We're not interested in the current trends. We're now looking into technologies that we expect to be mainstream three to five years from now."
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Director: Fritz Lang Run Time: 148 min. Format: Digital Rating: NR Release Year: 1927 Language: Silent with English Subtitles
Starring: Alfred Abel, Gustav Fröhlich, Rudolf Klein-Rogge
Nitehawk's LIVE SOUND CINEMA presents Fritz Lang's science-fiction masterpiece Metropolis with a live score by Black Lodge.
Fritz Lang's silent German Expressionist Science-Fiction masterpiece Metropolis is back at Nitehawk! In a towering dystopic city of the future, society is divided into two classes: one of planners and management, who live high<|fim_middle|> Geoff Gersh, who re-score films then perform live to them.
Featuring Absolut Vodka Cocktails. | above the Earth in skyscrapers; and one of workers, who live and toil underground, slaves to the whistle of Metropolis's ten-hour clock. When the wealthy son of the city's planners falls in love with the underground leader Maria, an attempt is made to overcome the vast divide between the two. Brigitte Helm plays double roles here as the prophet Maria and the "false" Maria, a robot who is sent to destroy the revolution. Note: we will be showing the 2010 restoration version that includes 25 extra minutes not seen since the film's Berlin debut in 1927!
Providing the live score to Metropolis is Black Lodge, a collective of musicians led by guitarist/composer | 149 |
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Ethnic Semiotics
"The peasant who knows how to write, and who needs to write, applies to one who knows that art, choosing as far as he can one of his own station, for with others he hesitates and mistrusts. He informs him, with more or less clarity and orderliness, of who his ancestors were, and in the same manners tells him what to set down on paper. The literate person understands part and guesses the rest, gives a few pieces of advice, suggests a few changes, and says, 'Leave it to me!' He picks up his pen, puts the other's thoughts as well as he can into literary form, corrects them, improves them, embellishes them, tones them down, or even omits them, according to what he thinks best, because---and there's nothing to be done about it---someone who<|fim_middle|>ati and Italo Calvino's metafictional allegories.
Despite my training, I remain the chronicler of a fading world, a notary public recording the deposition of ghost. My fiction and scholarship can be likened to an open coroner's inquest in which an entire community agonizes over the overwhelming evidence of its own demise and asks if it was murder, suicide, or accidental death. Naturally, such business is ghastly, relieved only by the sardonic humor of its participants. But culturecide does that, turns ordinary people into self-mocking skeletons. Each time I press my fingers to my keyboard, I hear the rattling of bones. | knows better than others has no wish to be a mere tool in their hands, and when he is concerned with the business of others, he wants it to go a little his way. All the same, the above-mentioned literate does not always succeed in saying everything he wants to: sometimes he ends up saying something else entirely. This happens even to us, who write for publishers."
--Alessandro Manzoni, The Betrothed
"Traduttore, traditore," warns one Italian proverb: every translator is a traitor. Like those professional letter writers, who plied their trade in Little Italies all over America at the turn of the last century, I find myself a dubious messenger between two worlds, struggling with the problems of audience and language. Raised in a largely oral ethnic culture, can I do it justice by writing about it in the words of the literate society that has marginalized it; that, in fact, has done everything in its power to eradicate it? To be an Italian-American writer is to embrace contradiction and to court betrayal. What kind of a double agent am I, and to whom do I owe allegiance? The very hyphen between the two words, Italian and American, symbolizes this dilemma. It functions both as a bridge and a plank, a checkpoint and a toll gate. As a composition teacher and scholar, I deliberately see-saw on that hyphen.
"Born into life, not into literature," says Anthony Burgess of Daniel Defoe. Of myself, I might say, "Born into deadlines, not into composition theory." That is, my understanding of and approach toward writing were formed in the public sphere long before I had the opportunity for private reflection in the academy. As I boy, I was compelled to write important legal and business correspondence for my immigrant parents. As a teen, I pursued a professional writing degree in Television and Radio at the Newhouse School of Public Communications. As a young man, I supported myself, and later subsidized my graduate education, by hacking as a radio and newspaper reporter, a political press agent, an advertising copywriter, and a technical and medical writer. Praxis always precedes theory, Marx states, but theory is necessary to understand praxis.
THEORETICAL INFLUENCES
My formal training in composition and rhetoric began in the English doctoral program at Syracuse University, where I learned composition theory and taught academic and professional writing classes. At Syracuse I was first exposed to the ideas that have most influenced my research and pedagogy: Mikhail Bakhtin's dialogical theory of language; Michel Foucault's analysis of institutions, discourse, and power; Roland Barthes' and Umberto Eco's semiotic social criticism; Fred Gardaphé and Anthony Tambutti's ethnographic semiotics; above all, Carlo Ginzburg's radical historiography of writing and literacy. Ginzburg inspired me to investigate the role of writing and literacy in my own family history, and to the reread classics of Italian literature as part of a continuing and self-reflective epic of writing.
A major stream of Italian letters has been preoccupied with the act of writing itself: as an art, a technology, a trade, and an ethical and political dilemma. Consider Guido Cavalcanti's sonnet to his writing implements, Alessandro Manzoni's The Betrothed, an epic of literacy and power that gave modern Italy its formal language; Carlo Collodi's whimsical but disturbing Pinocchio, a children's book about education and passing; Dino Buzz | 721 |
Being responsible is no fun at all. No wonder people drink.
a. I have no spouse to handle my domestic chores.
b. I'm fairly certain I won't have enough money to retire comfortably — ever — so I keep at it, because being forced into the labor pool at 90 doesn't sound good.
And I drink more now too. It's definitely responsibility's fault.
It's only about half a glass of wine (when I cough up the $2.50 for what's almost Three Buck Chuck now) then I put canned peaches in it and pretend it's dessert. It's not Cherry Cranberry Crisp, but it does smooth out the rough edges after a long day.
That's one of the plusses of having grown kids. You don't have to be quite as sober anymore, and it's a good thing because, when your kids are older, it's preferable to be a little incoherent.
I did take some time out to cook though, and thanks to my friend Dawn, the amazing Key West artist at Heliographics, I got another wonderful recipe you'll have to try. It's called Mojo de Ajo, which literally translates to: Sauce of Garlic. Man, is it good!
It's basically garlic sauteed in olive oil, with salt, chili pepper flakes and lime juice. I used it on sauteed chicken, but Dawn says it's really great on fish. My daughter's boyfriend, who grew up in Mexico, says it's always served with fish down there.
I even used some of the leftover Mojo de Ajo as the oil in the pan when I sauteed some fresh spinach last night and it was great. It had a limey zing I liked. I owed you a good, easy recipe and this is it. I'll bet it would be good<|fim_middle|> stovetop. Then served them with the Mojo de Ajo poured on top.
Saute in olive oil: Strips of onions, green pepper, and boneless skinless chicken thighs sliced about 1/2″ thick. Cook pieces until browned. Season with salt & pepper.
Pour sauce on top. Serve with warm tortillas, avocado, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes etc. | with other veggies too.
If you have any great, easy recipes, feel free to write and tell me about them. I'm always looking for delicious recipes. They're my favorite way to spread love in the world and they may be the only true path to world peace. Proof will come in my next blog when I share my Cherry-Cranberry Crisp recipe.
In the meantime, I will try not to let being responsible interfere with staying in touch with you. You all mean the world to me. Happy New Year!
1 t. red pepper flakes (I just did a sprinkle because I have a wimpy stomach.) But you can always sprinkle the red pepper flakes on as you eat too.
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New Headteacher has 'smart' ideas to future proof historic school
One of the city's most historic schools has appointed a new head teacher who has pledged to serve the school and its community and commit to breaking down communication barriers.
Paul Burrows has been announced as the new head teacher of Royal School for the Deaf Derby, in Ashbourne Road, after current head teacher Helen Shepherd stepped down at the end of the last academic year.
Although the position is Paul's first headship, he has been in education for more than 30 years, most recently as deputy head teacher of Alderswasley Hall School, a special school for children with autism, for the last six years.
One of Paul's last roles there was to jointly lead the school through an OFSTED inspection in July 2022, which it rated as outstanding in every area. The inspectors particularly acknowledged the "ambitious curriculum", that the teachers "precisely track what pupils know and can do" and how "teachers use their strong subject knowledge very effectively to deepen pupils' understanding"; these were all key areas within the school which Paul led.
His first teaching job was in a mainstream school with a unit for hearing impaired children and, although Paul already has basic British Sign Language (BSL) skills, he has pledged to master the language as soon as possible. He passed his BSL 101 exam before the start of term to enable him to greet the new students when they returned.
In fact, it was a lightbulb moment during the interview process that has made Paul, who is a physics teacher, determined to break down communication barriers for every pupil.
He said: "During the interviews all the candidates were asked to sit at different tables with small groups of pupils. At first, I felt utterly helpless and frustrated that I couldn't communicate with them but fortunately I was able to use lip reading, mime and gestures and by the end of the session we were having a full blown conversation and all laughing together.
"But those initial moments stayed with me because I felt extraordinarily vulnerable. Then I realised that this must be how deaf people feel so often in a hearing world – exposed and defenceless. That moment stirred something in me and I felt that I couldn't allow this to happen.
"So, I hope to be an advocate for deaf people in a hearing world and create a nurturing environment where our pupils can thrive and be themselves."
Although Paul was born in York, he has been based in the city for many years after marrying a Derby-girl and his two children attend St Mary's Catholic Voluntary<|fim_middle|> name to be and I didn't really know. It was suggested that I could have something like bunny or burrowing, because of my surname, but I wasn't very keen on being named after a rabbit!
"I was sat having lunch with two secondary pupils and my BSL teacher asked them what they thought my sign name should be. They both said that I was dressed very smartly, so that has become my sign name – Smart! I'm pretty happy with that."
Paul accepts that there are big shoes to fill, following in the footsteps of the previous headteacher Helen Shepherd. She led the school out of special measures to being named 'good' by Government inspectors, who also found the residential unit - and Helen herself – to be 'outstanding'.
But Paul is at pains to point out that he will not be making sweeping changes, instead taking his time to ensure that the transition away from Helen is seamless for the school and wider community.
He added: "I knew I wanted to be a headteacher for several years, but I also knew it had to be the right school – I didn't want to take the first job that came along, I wanted somewhere with a heart and soul.
"As part of the interview process I came for a pre visit and I was here for two and a half hours on my first look around and I fell in love with the school – even though there weren't any pupils on site because it was late afternoon. The essence of the school felt right and the ethos and values of the staff that I met was exactly the same as my own.
"I'm also very aware that the school's place in the deaf community is vivid and the history and heritage of the school is an important part of modern-day school life.
"This school is a family and I feel very lucky that I am being welcomed into the fold. My hope is that we will work together to continue the school's upward trajectory to outstanding and that the nurturing and community roots that underpin the school are maintained and continue to blossom." | Academy, in The Broadway.
He started his new position this month, although he got to know several students, parents and staff on transition days at the end of last term as he prepared for his new role.
During these sessions he was invited to give himself a sign name – everyone in the deaf community is assigned a unique and individual sign that not only identifies them, but also encompasses their personality.
Paul added: "I was asked what I would like my sign | 92 |
2022 MARDI GRAS HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST
16 Mar 2022 11:21 AM | Donna Wakeman (Administrator)
By Gary DeLaumont, FMIA Vice-President
Wow!! What a spectacular Mardi Gras!! The weather was beautiful, as were the costumes and homes in the Marigny!! Our 2022 Home Decorating Contest was a huge success. I narrowed the choices down to 20, which was not easy. The judges then chose the top three, and four honorable mentions. A special thanks to Lisa Suarez at Dr Bob's, who gave us three prizes that, along with Gift Certificates from Grand Krewe, were the first<|fim_middle|>Pot of Gold"
2312 Burgundy - "Live, Laugh, Llama" | , second and third place prizes. Thanks again to our judges, winners and everyone who participated. Have a great Lent, and we hope to see you next year!
View photos of the winners and honorable mentions in our photo gallery.
First Place: 2312 Royal - "Ross is the Boss"
Second Place: 2459 Burgundy - "Carnival"
Third Place: 611 St Ferdinand - "Day of the Dead"
1824 Dauphine - "Little Mermaid"
2415 Burgundy - "Theme from 'Up'"
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RNLI Memorial
Designed to be a beacon of hope, the RNLI Memorial honours the courage of all those lost at sea while endeavouring to save the lives of others.
RNLI Memorial sculpture in Poole, Dorset
Many brave and selfless lifeboat crew and search and rescue servicepeople are remembered proudly in their local communities. However, the RNLI Memorial sculpture in Poole, Dorset, UK, is the only place where each and every one of them is named together.
The memorial was unveiled in 2009 and serves as a source of inspiration for current and future generations of lifeboat crew, lifeguards, supporters and fundraisers. It reminds us that there are still people who volunteer to carry out selfless acts of heroism to help others; and we will always remember their sacrifice.
In most cases, the names listed on the memorial saved the lives of others before losing their own. See the full list of names.
You can add your tribute to the people named on the memorial, and to all the RNLI's lifesavers, past, present and future.
'With courage, nothing is impossible'
Sam Holland's sculpture, depicting a person in a boat saving another from the water, symbolises the history and future of the RNLI in its<|fim_middle|> the charity was established in 1824. Listed in station alphabetical order, each page is a sheet of calf-skin vellum beautifully hand-written and drawn by members of the Society of Scribes and Illuminators. The first volume was commissioned by Lord Saltoun to mark the RNLI's 150th Anniversary in 1974 and is on loan to the RNLI from the Saltoun Trust. The second volume, commissioned by the RNLI, records those who have been lost since 1974.
Why are there more names on the Memorial sculpture?
A total of 438 names are recorded in the two Memorial Books whereas the RNLI Memorial sculpture contains the names of over 800 people. This is because the sculpture includes pre-1824 lifeboat volunteers and private individuals whose names have come to light due to research since 2009.
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Our history Timeline RNLI archive and library RNLI collections The RNLI's Patrons: a history of royal heritage Calm Before the Storm exhibition Dunkirk: Relied upon then, relied upon now Hope in the Great War exhibition RNLI Memorial History resources FAQs about RNLI history Contact our Heritage Team | most basic and humanitarian form. Sam intended her design to be bold and simple, incorporating the elements of courage, loss and remembrance.
Above the list of names of those who sacrificed their own lives to save others, the sculpture bears the motto of Sir William Hillary: 'With courage, nothing is impossible.' It's a beacon of hope, honouring those who continue to save lives at sea, as well as those lost in the act of lifesaving.
We wish to thank the following for their kind contributions:
Speirs and Major Associates (Lighting Architects)
Stewarts Garden Design and Landscaping
Borough of Poole.
As well as the consultants and contractors involved in making this sculpture:
Ellis Belk Associates
Construction Limited
Lighting Technology Projects LTD (PAI)
Taylor Fuel Control (King Group
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They are<|fim_middle|>2 schools from around Viti Levu visited Parliament so far this week. | still recovering following the destruction caused by TC Winston in their school early this year but such a struggle did not deter their spirits from visiting Parliament for the first time on Friday, 18th November 2016.
It might look like a rare visit but the students of Tokaimalo District School in the highlands of Ra braved the cold at about 5am to travel down to the capital city for their much-anticipated tour of Parliament.
For some of them, the excitement of touring such institution for the first time made them prepare well as it was also their first visit to Suva.
School head teacher Kevueli Naimauwi said despite the challenges faced by the school, they went their own ways to fundraise and prepare well for the trip.
"This has been an exciting journey, not only for the students but for us teachers and parents as well," he said.
Mr Naimauwi added the visit would now further motivate the students to study hard for a better future despite the limited resources and challenges they were faced with in school.
"Visiting Parliament today will continue to linger in the students' minds and will motivate them to work hard in school and become successful in life.
A total of 100 students, 5 teachers and 40 parents from the school visited Parliament.
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A Thousand Years of Kings, Queens and In-betweens | ergé: Romance to Revolution
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This exhibition explores master goldsmith, Carl Fabergé – who symbolised Russian craftsmanship, luxury and elegance – and the Anglo-Russian relationship which saw the opening of a London branch in 1903.
With a focus on Fabergé's Edwardian high society clientele, the exhibition will shine a light on his triumphs in Britain as well as a global fascination with the joyful opulence of his creations. Three of his legendary Imperial Easter Eggs will go on display for the first time in the UK as part of the exhibition's dramatic finalé.
Showcasing almost 200 objects across three main sections, the exhibition will tell the story of Carl Fabergé, the man, and his internationally recognised firm that symbolised Russian craftsmanship and elegance – an association further strengthened by its connection to the romance, glamour and tragedy of the Russian Imperial family.
Unknown to many, the exhibition will explore the Anglo-Russian nature of his enterprise with his only branch outside of Russia opening in London in 1903. Royalty, aristocrats, American heiresses, exiled Russian Grand Dukes, Maharajas, financiers with newly-made fortunes, and socialites flocked there to buy gifts of unparalleled luxury for each other. Fabergé works were as popular in Britain as they were in Russia.
The collection on display will include several that have never before been shown in the UK including the largest Imperial Egg – the Moscow Kremlin Egg – inspired by the architecture of the Dormition Cathedral, on loan from the Moscow Kremlin Museums. The Alexander Palace Egg, featuring watercolour portraits of the children of Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra – and containing a surprise model of the palace inside – will also take centre stage alongside the Tercentenary Egg, created to celebrate 300 years of the Romanov dynasty, only a few years before the dynasty crumbled. Other eggs that will feature include Empress Alexandra Feodorovna's Basket of Flowers Egg, lent by Her Majesty The Queen from the Royal Collection.
Although Carl Fabergé's firm ceased to exist, the myth crystallised around the Imperial Easter Eggs and the demand for Fabergé pieces has endured with his designs continuing to inspire, captivate and delight.
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PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS.
TERRITORIAL empire was immediately after that purification which the earth received from the Deluge, assigned to the three surviving representatives of the present inhabitants of the globe: and the boundary of each was soon after specifically determined and defined. The appointment was one of unerring wisdom and universal goodness; but alienation of heart and mind from the divine supremacy soon manifested itself in that self-will which suggests covetous desires, and enforces these by arbitrary violence.
The LORD blessed all the sons of Noah on their coming forth from the ark to inherit the baptised earth: it was by coveting the possession of territories beyond their rightful empire, that the sons of Ham forfeited that blessing in which they were originally included, and by this demonstration of rebellion against the appointments of the Most High, and usurpation of the rights of others, they incurred that curse by which they have<|fim_middle|> Shinar, in which rightfully dwelt Asshur,1 a branch of Shem's family. "Nimrod," it is written, "was a mighty hunter "before the LORD." A term which is scripturally indicative of the violence, crime, and disorder, of a reckless one. This selfwilled ruler assumed the title of Alorus of Orion, and subsequently as Belus, became an object of idolatrous worship after his decease.
He was the first who assumed the establishment of an independent kingdom and government:-"The beginning of his kingdom was BABEL."
His independent beginning, commenced in rebellion, and established in transgression, was carried on in opposition;
1 It appears that the Assyrian Empire in its original grant to Ashur extended to the extreme eastern coast of Asia, which nearly unites, and probably was then, united to the westernmost coast of the New World.
2 Bryant observes, "It is remarkable that the first tyrant upon earth masked his villainy under the meek title of Shepherd-if we may credit Gentile writers, it was under this pretext that Nimrod framed his opposition, and gained an undue sovereignty over his brethren, having taken to himself the name of Orion, and giving out that he was born to be a protector and guardian; or, as it is related by Besorus, " He spread a report abroad that God had marked him out for a Shepherd of His people."
until that lawless combination of self-wills and self-interests which enmity to His will confederated for a time in one impious design, became by a just retribution so confounded by the confusion of their own speech and ideas, and consequently so estranged and divided in their efforts and purposes, that each party for itself spread abroad over the face of the country.
"The Tower of Babel," observes Bryant, "was probably designed for an observatory for the Host of Heaven;' as well as for a land-mark and strong-hold against the power of the elements. The Ethnic writers describe whirlwinds as the cause of the overthrow of the Tower itself; from which Nimrod not being willing to depart, he was involved in its fall."
The sons of Peleg, in whose days the division of the earth had taken place, were occupants of the territory assigned to their ancestor.
From Ur of the Chaldees was Abraham called, as the federal head of that people, in whom all the families of the earth should be blessed. At Haran, a border part of the Land, he sojourned for several years, but at the command of the LORD, pitched his tent with that of Lot, on a mountain in, or near Jerusalem, where "he built an altar to the LORD."
The lawless occupants certainly knew that the Land should ultimately be possessed by the children of Abraham, for whom from the beginning it had been destined. This is to be inferred from that treaty which the king, attended by his chief captain Phicol, requested at the hand of Abraham in token of amity hereafter. "Now, therefore, swear unto me by God, that thou wilt not deal falsely with me, nor my son, nor my son's son," &c. The same thing happened to Isaac many years afterwards. The herdsmen of the king had assumed the right of compelling those of the patriarch to depart from the place | been distinguished. 'Covetousness,' by withdrawing the mind and heart from the will of God, and by constituting some substituted object supreme in our regard, 'is,' in essence and effect idolatry.' Hence the incalculable evils of this early infringement of His authority who "appointed to all nations the bounds of their habitations."
Self-will and licentious desires prepared the ungodly Ham for that malediction, which a specific provocation at length called forth. It was prophetically addressed to him as the father of Canaan, whose lawless and impious acts would justify the curse of degradation then pronounced by the patriarch.
An isolated act of provocation would have called for a personal rebuke; but in that prophetic curse, Canaan, the son of the immediate delinquent, is specially implicated, and that most justly.
Chil
That the malediction should have been given in the spirit of prophecy-in a fore-knowledge of the character which would justify it, was in Israel a common occurrence. dren of eight days old were in this spirit so characteristically named, that not alone their own circumstances, but the history of their tribe was frequently involved in the prophetic appellation then given. The descriptive blessings of Jacob and of Moses to the heads of the twelve tribes, fully illustrate this truth.
But why did Noah select Canaan as the worst branch of the family of Ham? did he not foresee that Cush also, and his sons, would invade a great portion of that territory allotted to one of the branches of the family of Shem? and that having thus rebelled against the divine appointment, they, on the warrant of the same self-will, would, in renouncing the authority of the Creator, constitute the "host of Heaven" the objects of their supreme regard and homage, together with those graven images' which should represent their famous leaders.
Assuredly Noah had a premonition of their departure from the Most High, since he foresaw that Canaan would be guilty of a still more aggravated enormity.
By sovereign right and choice, the Creator of all had
selected a peculiar territorial domain as the seat of His government and administration.
From its geographical position, JERUSALEM, the metropolitan city of this empire, is to the earth at large what the heart is to the human body-the central seat of that life and energy which is diffused from thence to the most remote parts of the frame which it animates.
The heinousness of Canaan's guilt was in having usurped this consecrated portion, knowing that it was claimed by the Creator as His inheritance, and delegated by HIM to the posterity of Shem, of whose line was to be born in due time, the Messiah. That this knowledge of the purpose of GOD was perfectly understood by Noah, and, doubtless, by him communicated to his sons, Ham and Japhet, there can be no doubt, since his manner of addressing Shem is demonstrative of that expectation. He does not say, Blessed art thou; or, blessed shalt thou be of the LORD; but, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem." 1
In sacreligiously usurping that LAND which in His wisdom the LORD had set apart for the occupancy of that peculiar People whom he had constituted the depository of His revealed mind and will-which therefore they were appointed to minister to the nations of the earth, Canaan was not alone chargeable with disobedience, covetousness, and injustice, but thus became the means of introducing those detestable and demoralizing idol rites, which not alone would eventually cause the Land to cast them forth of it, but which would necessarily become snares to entrap, and lures to seduce from their allegiance, the rightful occupants who should sojourn amongst them.
In the division of the earth it was inculcated upon Israel :
1 Eusebius states, "that Noah explained to his sons the will of God, and allotted to each their particular territory, having received his instructions from Heaven."-See Bryant's Myth.
"The LORD's portion is His people; Israel is the lot of of HIS INHERITANCE;" accordingly it is testified-"Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance." Because it was His, it became also theirs; the LORD'S portion being His people. David elsewhere describes "Judah as His sanctuary." Israel as His dominion.
The Hebrews therefore held the LORD'S Land at will. ; and were subject to Him as Supreme Proprietor :—" The Land shall not be sold for ever; for THE Land IS MINE."
It was this Holy portion which was invaded and appropriated by the race of Canaan; and not alone invaded and appropriated, but polluted by their detestable idol rites.
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Reaching the poor: The intractable nature of financial exclusion in the UK
Held on Tuesday, January 24, 2017.
Sir Hector Sants (Oliver Wyman & StepChange)
Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles (HSBC & Financial Inclusion Commission)
Mick McAteer (Financial Inclusion Centre)
Christine Allison (CSFI)
As you may know, the CSFI launched a new report just before the Christmas/New Year break, on poverty in the UK. Entitled Reaching the poor: The intractable nature of financial exclusion in the UK , it focuses on both the upside and downside of attempts to address the problem of financial exclusion:
The upside includes the very real progress that successive governments (of whatever stripe) have made – including introduction of basic bank accounts, support for credit unions and new regulations governing the high-cost short-term credit industry. It also includes the real possibility that technological innovation can reach parts of the low income population that conventional financial institutions cannot.
The downside is that, despite the best efforts of government, the Church, the voluntary sector and even think-tanks (like ourselves),<|fim_middle|>.
Christine Allison is the principal writer/editor of the report, and the CSFI's Financial Inclusion Fellow. She a former senior manager at the World Bank, specialising in SME and micro-lending. | the financially excluded are still with us – and are very likely to continue to be with us for the foreseeable future. Given immigration and language barriers, the growth of the "grey" economy and pressures on conventional finance providers the problem may well get worse before it gets better.
That said, there is no reason to give up. Addressing the problem of financial exclusion remains one of the biggest challenges for the financial sector – but it is also (dare I say it?) one of the biggest opportunities. If only we can find a way for financial firms "to do well by doing good" – but maybe that is too much to ask.
Whatever, I am delighted that we have been able to arrange a launch event for our report. And I am equally delighted that several of those who were involved in producing it have agreed to speak.
Our keynote speaker (who has agreed to speak at 7pm) is Sir Hector Sants, currently vice-chairman of Oliver Wyman and chairman of StepChange. As you know, he is a former chief executive of the (then) FSA. More relevant to our report (for which he contributed an important foreword), he chaired the Archbishop of Canterbury's Task Group on Responsible Credit and Savings, which has led to creation of the Church Credit Champions and Just Finance Network.
In addition, three other important contributors to the report have agreed to say a few words:
Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles is currently senior advisor to the Chairman of HSBC. He is also chairman of the Financial Inclusion Commission and an ambassador for the Money Advice Trust.
Mick McAteer is co-founder of the Financial Inclusion Centre and chairman of the charity Z2K. He is a former board member of the FCA (FSA as was), chairman of the European Commission's Financial Service User Group and member of CARITAS's advisory board | 377 |
Sunday<|fim_middle|> Nov 1920, Page 22 - Robbery Under Arms | Times (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1930)
Sun 7 Nov 1920
Robbery Under Arms
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Sun 7 Nov 1920 - Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1930)
Page 22 - Robbery Under Arms
Realism was added to Robbery Under
Arm-., which will be presented all this
week at the Lyric
and Strand, by tak
ing a number of
scenes at Araluen in
the heart of what
was, years ago,
bushranging coun
try. In the lawless
days Araluen was in
the centre of the
outlaws' domain,
and was chiefly
terrorised by Clark,
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easily the most
notorious character
in that district, and
was dreaded from
end to end of the country. Appearing in
Robbery Under Arms is Tien Hogue, and
in her opinion the production is even
more realistic and typically Australian
than the stage version.
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TIEN HOQUE.
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The British rock band's announcement comes just four days before the release of their new concert film and live album.
Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra is about to light up the U.S. for the first time in more than three decades.
The Rock Hall<|fim_middle|> Lynne and ELO played a sold-out concert at Wembley Stadium, which will be featured in their Wembley or Bust film and on the live album.
Tickets for ELO's North American tour go on sale Nov. 17 on Ticketmaster. Fans who preorder Wembley or Bust will receive a "priority access" presale code allowing them to purchase tickets to ELO's the tour starting Nov. 14. | -inducted band will be embarking on a tour next summer that marks the first time the group has toured the U.S. in over 35 years. The tour kicks off in Oakland next August and zig-zags across the country before wrapping up at Philadephia's Wells Fargo Center. The tour announcement comes four days before the arrival of ELO's Wembley or Bust concert film and live album.
"Our audiences are amazing. It's like they're in the group. We can't wait to play for them again," Lynne said in a statement.
After a nearly 30-year hiatus, Lynne revived the group in September 2014 under the moniker "Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra" at the sold-out BBC Radio 2's Festival in a Day. They performed at the Grammy Awards in February 2015 and released Alone in the Universe -- the first album credited to "Jeff Lynne's ELO" -- the following November, promoting the release with rare performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live and CBS This Morning.
Last year, the band performed their first two shows in the United States in more than 30 years embarked on the Alone in the Universe tour in Europe. On June 24 this year, | 266 |
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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK -- Yosemite's 'firefall' has returned!
According to Yosemite Gateway Partners, the event will run from Feb. 12 until Feb. 24.
If you<|fim_middle|> El Cap Cross and Swinging Bridge is prohibited.
- All pullouts along Southside Dr between El Cap Cross and Swinging Bridge are closed.
- Roadside parking along Southside Dr between El Cap Cross and Swinging Bridge is prohibited.
- Southside Dr between El Cap Cross and Swinging Bridge is closed to pedestrians.
- The Cathedral Beach Picnic Area is closed.
- The Sentinel Beach Picnic Area is closed.
- Stopping or parking on El Cap Cross is prohibited.
- Roadside parking along El Cap Cross is prohibited.
- The number 2 lane (right, northern lane) of Northside Dr between Camp 4 and El Cap Cross is closed to all vehicles.
- Stopping or parking on Northside Dr between Camp 4 and El Cap Cross is prohibited.
- All pullouts along Northside Dr between Camp 4 and El Cap Cross are closed.
- Roadside parking along Northside Dr between Camp 4 and El Cap Cross is prohibited.
- El Cap Picnic Area is closed to all vehicles except vehicles displaying an ADA placard.
- The speed limit along Northside Dr between Camp 4 to El Cap Cross is 25 MPH unless posted otherwise.
For more information about roads within Yosemite National Park, call (209)-372-0200.
Find more stories and videos on Yosemite National Park. | plan on trying to catch a glimpse of this natural phenomenon there are just a few things you need to know.
Yosemite is blanked with snow due to recent storms, therefore, you may need to bring chains and may have to hike through the snow to get to the perfect viewing point.
- Stopping or parking on Southside Dr between | 68 |
Хулга — река в Берёзовском районе Ханты-Мансийского автономного округа России.
Ге<|fim_middle|>анные водного реестра
По данным государственного водного реестра России относится к Нижнеобскому бассейновому округу, водохозяйственный участок реки — Северная Сосьва, речной подбассейн реки — Северная Сосьва. Речной бассейн реки — (Нижняя) Обь от впадения Иртыша.
Код объекта в государственном водном реестре — 15020200112115300025649.
Примечания
Притоки Ляпина
Реки Берёзовского района (Ханты-Мансийский автономный округ) | ография
Река Хулга стекает с Приполярного Урала. Согласно устаревшим данным, река Хулга образуется слиянием рек Хоймадъю и Грубею. Однако, по современным представлениям, река Хулга включает в себя реку Грубею.
Хулга течёт в южном направлении. Слиянием с рекой Щекурья образует реку Ляпин в 151 км от её устья. Длина реки составляет 253 км, площадь водосборного бассейна — 13 100 км². По данным наблюдений с 1966 по 1990 год среднегодовой расход воды в районе деревни Ясунт (12 км от устья) составляет 103,9 м³/с.
Притоки
(указано расстояние от устья)
3 км: Пусюмъя
11 км: Манья
19 км: Пупую
58 км: Важкартуйшор
62 км: Хальмеръю
75 км: Нияю
90 км: Малая Хосая
97 км: Поскашор
100 км: Роштаягъёль
104 км: Большая Хосая
109 км: Большая Ягъёль
111 км: Малая Ягъёль
128 км: Неркаю
136 км: Енготаю
155 км: Балбанъю
159 км: Бадьянюрсоим
163 км: река без названия
176 км: Нижний Дзёляю
182 км: Тыкотлова
185 км: Средний Дзёляю
205 км: Верхний Дзёляю
218 км: Хоймадъю
225 км: Хребет-Вож
229 км: Пайдывож
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In search of information on Indiana football, D.J. Matthews' best source was one of the Hoosiers' rivals.
The former Florida State receiver reached out to his best friend, Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade. They were teammates at Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Fla., both U.S. Army All-Americans and top-50 national recruits. Shortly after landing in the NCAA transfer portal in mid-September, the Hoosiers were one of the first programs to reach out.
Matthews needed Wade's opinion. He had a closer look at IU's program than Matthews ever could.
"He told me Indiana would be a great fit," Matthews said. "He told me they had a great coach. He told me Michael Penix was a great quarterback also."
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The intervening two months since Matthews' commitment have only verified Wade's perspective. In fact, it was only days after the 5-foot-10, 160-pound speedster announced his intent to transfer to IU that he was watching his future program facing off with the Buckeyes. Wade had a pick-6, but the Hoosiers had plenty of highlights of their own in a furious second-half comeback.
Ty Fryfogle, who matched up with Wade at times, logged his second consecutive 200-yard receiving effort of the season, a Big Ten first. Penix dropped back to pass 51 times and threw for 491 yards and five touchdowns.
Those 51 drop-backs really stuck in Matthews' mind.
"That's all you need to know as a receiver<|fim_middle|> where he's living. He hasn't been to Bloomington, because the NCAA's ban on in-person visits cut out that opportunity. He's going to be coming in "swimming," as he puts it, just trying to get in the playbook and the weight room as quickly as possible.
He doesn't even know yet, for sure, whether he'll be playing alongside Philyor and Fryfogle or truly replacing them, because the NCAA has extended fall athletes an extra year of eligibility if they want.
"Fry, all the receivers. I'm just excited to play with everybody," Matthews said. He, again, clarified he doesn't have any insight into whether Fryfogle will come back.
"I'm just hoping," Matthews said. "He's talented. He's super talented."
Matthews believes in his abilities, too. When asked if he has more to show on the football field, he was emphatic.
"Oh, a lot more. A lot more," Matthews said. "They haven't seen anything yet. I got something to display.
"In due time … can't wait to show y'all." | ," Matthews said. "He spreads the ball out. It's not just one or two guys. He likes to get it in different people's hands."
Matthews, a midyear enrollee who is only days away from arriving in Bloomington, hopes to become one of Penix's favored pass-catchers. As IU waits to find out if its senior receivers Fryfogle and Whop Philyor are returning, there is one senior about to arrive, and he has something to showcase in 2021.
Matthews flashed during his time at FSU, capturing the imagination of the Seminole fanbase with a 74-yard punt return touchdown versus Miami (Fla.) in 2018, fielding the ball on a hop, giving a hesitation move, and then bolting up the sideline for a score. Matthews just never did that consistently. He finished his Seminole career with just over 800 yards receiving in three seasons, opting out of his senior campaign in September and electing to transfer.
"It was just time for me to find a new home, be recruited again," Matthews said. "I played for three different coaches. I just wanted a fresh start. Coach (Mike) Norvell, they were great. They pushed the program, they are changing the culture there, changing the narrative about it. … I just needed a fresh start."
In his next program, Matthews will be a part of what's considered a changing program. He can also change the course of his own college career.
The marriage between Matthews and IU is mutually beneficial. The Hoosiers needed a receiver, a bridge from veterans like Fryfogle and Philyor to a younger group that's still developing behind them. Matthews, who was recruited by the South's elite programs out of high school, admittedly didn't know much about IU when he was first approached. But it was an opportunity.
IU receivers coach Grant Heard talked about his experience developing pros, such as Donte Moncrief and Laquan Treadwell at Ole Miss, or up-and-comers like Fryfogle and Philyor at IU. Not to mention, the Hoosiers' head coach, Tom Allen, had just guided the Hoosiers to an eight-win season in 2019.
Heard and Allen both spoke of big things coming in 2020.
"They told me to believe what they were going to accomplish this season," Matthews said. "A lot of things that Coach Allen and Coach Heard said they were going to do, they lived up to it. They said they were going to come out and play with passion."
Matthews watched as IU beat then-No. 8 Penn State, and Allen crowd-surfed in the locker room. Matthews was watching as the Hoosiers beat then-No. 23 Michigan, and one of his little-league football and basketball buddies from Jacksonville, safety Devon Matthews (not related), grabbed the game-sealing interception. He was tackled by Allen in celebration.
"Honestly, I've never heard anything about Indiana football, only basketball," D.J. Matthews said. "When they contacted me I started doing a little research and what I saw was Coach Allen was a name that everybody kept bringing up, that he was a great coach.
"He's always excited. It's like he's in the moment, too. That's not something you get from a lot of coaches."
Matthews also considered Jackson State, now coached by NFL great Deion Sanders. But the speedy wideout felt a strong pull toward IU. They seemed to have the coach and the quarterback he wanted, as Wade said they did. They were also offering the one thing Matthews needed.
Again, just an opportunity.
"They did show me ways they were going to use me and get me the ball, but they said just to trust them, trust the process, and that it's not going to be easy," Matthews said. "I rather live with that than have someone promise me something. That's what I want."
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He wants to be challenged. Even as the highest-rated recruit to ever suit up for IU, he's going to have to earn his snaps. If he gets those snaps, maybe he can catch lots and lots of passes from Penix. Maybe, he can put his blazing speed and quick-twitch ability to more effective use.
If he makes enough plays, maybe Matthews can maximize his stature in the eyes of NFL talent evaluators. But that isn't the only goal, or even the main one.
"It's my last year," Matthews said. "I have to come in, I have to have to dominate the game, in all areas. That's something that's been on my mind since I transferred and committed to Indiana. I know I'm coming in to dominate, to play the best game I can play. And that's the goal, to win championships. That's the main goal."
There are a few things Matthews still has to figure out. Only days away from arrival at IU, he doesn't know exactly what he's studying or | 1,077 |
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Caravan of Thieves describe themselves as "gypsy swinging serenading firebreathing circus freaks," and their music as "gypsy-flavored songwriting" matched with high intensity performance. Formed in 2008, the band started with couple Fuzz and Carrie Sangiovanni casually blending and harmonizing their voices, which led to the creation of beautiful music with a bohemian touch.
They soon added Brian Anderson on bass and Ben Dean on violin. Their debut album was released in 2009 (Bouquet). It was promptly followed by a second release in 2010 (Misch<|fim_middle|> join in clapping and singing along.
Update as of March 2017: Their most recent album, Maple Hill Sessions Vol. 1, came out last July 2016 and they are scheduled to go on tour in Florida and Miami this April 2017. | ief Night) and another in 2012 (The Funhouse).
If you are already listening to their music, I still have one further recommendation: You have to see Caravan of Thieves perform live. I did.
Bonus: Here is Fuzz doing an amazing job with a quirky improvised drum set.
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New Pompeii evidence rewrites Vesuvius eruption history
One of the petrified remains of a victim of the eruption of Vesuvius volcano in 79 BC
A newly-discovered inscription at Pompeii proves the city was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius after October 17, 79 AD and not on August 24 as previously thought, archeologists said Tuesday.
Archeologists recently discovered that a worker had inscribed the date of "the 16th day before the calends of November", meaning October 17, on a house at Pompeii, the head of archeology at the site, Massimo Osanna, told Italian media.
Pompeii and Herculaneum were previously thought to have been destroyed by the massive eruption of Mount Vesuvius on<|fim_middle|> most visited tourist site in Italy, after the Colosseum in Rome, with more than three million visitors in the first eight months of this year.
Note: The above post is reprinted from materials provided by AFP.
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Nevertheless, evidence such as autumnal fruits on branches found in the ashen ruins had suggested a later date since the 19th century, Osanna said.
"Today, with much humility, perhaps we will rewrite the history books because we date the eruption to the second half of October," said Italy's Minister of Culture Alberto Bonisoli.
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Das einstige Dorf Gommerstedt befand sich in der Gemarkung der Gemeinde Bösleben-Wüllersleben in Richtung Wülfershausen im Ilm-Kreis in Thüringen.
Geschichtliches
Die heutige Wüstung und einstige Burgstelle Gommerstedt liegt direkt zwischen Wülfershausen und Wüllersleben. Eine archäologische Ausgrabung belegte den Herrensitz Gommerstedt für die Zeit vom 8. bis 14. Jahrhundert. Auch die erste urk<|fim_middle|>achweise
Ehemalige Burganlage in Thüringen
Wüstung im Ilm-Kreis
Bösleben-Wüllersleben | undliche Erwähnung stammt bereits aus dem 8. Jahrhundert.
Im 10. oder 11. Jahrhundert wurde ein künstlicher Hügel aufgeschüttet und eine hölzerne Burg darauf gebaut. Gommerstedt verkörpert damit den Typ der Burgmotte, die vor allen von Angehörigen des niederen Landadels besetzt wurde.
Im 12. oder 13. Jahrhundert wurde die Anlage in eine steinerne Wehranlage umgebaut, die dann im späten Mittelalter aufgegeben wurde.
Es waren damals noch oberirdische Reste vorhanden.
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Allie Clouse
The Tennessee Theatre isn't letting the COVID-19 pandemic cancel its 92nd birthday.
For the first time in six months, guests are invited back to the historic theater for a special birthday celebration with a pre-recorded performance by Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors.
The "Stars on Stage Virtual Concert: A Streaming Fundraising Event" is Thursday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. Select ticketholders will get to see the show inside the theater, and packages are available for people staying and celebrating at home.
Tennessee Theatre Executive Director Becky Hancock is hopeful that the event will help the venue recover some of its losses amid the pandemic. On Sept. 1, the Tennessee Theatre was one of an estimated 2,500 venues nationwide that participated in #RedAlertRESTART, a movement organized to bring awareness to struggling entertainment venues.
Hancock told Knox News about 95% of the Tennessee Theatre's income is earned from rental fees, concessions and ticket sales. Since the pandemic forced the theater to close in March, the venue has been relying on donations.
"Stars on Stage is one of our most significant fundraisers, and it is especially important in 2020 when the Tennessee Theatre has been closed for the majority of the year due to a pandemic and is unable to generate revenues through regular programming," Hancock said in a release.
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The Tennessee Theatre wants everyone to celebrate its past, present and future by viewing the celebration show. That's why there's a ticket package for everyone.
For $250, you can save your seat inside the theater. The ticket includes an hour-long showing of the concert on the theater's big screen, a charcuterie box from Grazey Table and bar service at your seat. Guests also will be given a certificate for a private tour before Dec. 31 and a commemorative poster from Status Serigraph.
Guests are expected to socially distance and wear masks, except when eating and drinking, to slow the spread of the virus.
The $125 ticket includes two ways to enjoy your evening. Choose from a take-home dinner and signature cocktail from RT Lodge, Emilia or Northshore Brasserie or a take-and-heat meal from Chef Holly Hambright and a commemorative Status Serigraph poster.
The $250 and $125 packages also grant buyers early access to the theater's online auction, which will include autographed items, unique experiences, art and more.
Supporters who make online donations and submit bids to the online auction at tennesseetheatre.com can stream the concert on Vimeo or on the Tennessee Theatre website. The auction will open to the public on Sept. 21 and end Oct. 1 at midnight.
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Drew Holcomb and his wife, singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb, got their start in Knoxville, so it's fitting that they would return to honor the Tennessee Theatre's opening anniversary.
After meeting at the University of Tennessee, the Holcombs married and formed Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors in Nashville.
The Americana band just released a new album, "Dragons," which is the group's 13th studio record. The concert screening will include new and old tracks for viewers to enjoy.
"We cannot wait to welcome full gatherings again, but until then, we will keep doing all we can to bring music and performers to Knoxville," Hancock said in the release.
More information about Stars on Stage is available at tennesseetheatre.com/starsonstage.
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How the Vikings Squandered America
The trans-Atlantic adventure of Thor, Thorvald, Thorrson, and Thorfinn.
by Andy Wasif
Thor stood at the bow of the massive vessel. He was tired. It had been months since he constructed the ship, years since he first dreamed of setting out to discover new territory, and almost a decade since he and Fjorgyn Karsefni had spoken<|fim_middle|> back to them, who still hinged on his every breath as he expelled one heavy sigh. "Everyone back on the boat."
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In one hundred days at sea, they'd lost two ships and countless men. Thor wondered if he'd ever see his family again. He longed for the simple life of pillaging and plundering he'd left behind (though he could never remember which was which).
Their only amusement was a chessboard brought on board by Thorfinn Sturluson. But the crew lost interest quickly when they realized Thorfinn cheated terribly. He would swear, "The horsie can move anywhere! If you don't believe me, ask the Eastern Slavs." But if there were any Eastern Slavs on board, they weren't talking.
Leif Thorrson cried, "Land!" but no one paid him any heed mainly because he had a bad habit of yelling "Land!" every hour.
The men were destitute: want of spirit, want of affection, want of life. Their meager diet consisted of porridge, boiled fish, and crème de menthe brulee with wild berries and caramelized sugar garnished with a mint sprig. They could take no more.
As they rowed, the crew glared at Thor with contempt, a far cry from the trust and admiration they felt towards him when the journey began. But Thor was filled with resentment as well—mostly towards his longtime friend Thorvald Herjolfsson, who, in a moment of frustration, pushed Thor's Runic monument to his father overboard, saying it disrupted the energy of the boat. Thor retaliated by throwing Thorvald's book on Feng Shui overboard. Petty as it was, neither man was going to present the other with an olive branch of peace. For Thorvald had thrown that off two days earlier.
There was not much time left as the supply of grain was running low. Thor could no longer stand to look at the endless horizon anymore. He lowered his head and prayed silently to the Gods.
In a moment one could only call divine intervention, a speck appeared far in the distance on said horizon. Leif Thorrson cried, "Land!" but no one paid him any heed mainly because he had a bad habit of yelling "Land!" every hour, a habit that earned him the nickname, "The Timekeeper." This time, however, it was land.
All at once, the crew exploded in elation. But lest they suffer from premature celebration, an ailment many young Vikings experience amidst the carnal joy of the autumnal orgies, each man returned his focus to reaching the shore. With the strength and power of a hundred ships, they stroked and stroked as the oak planks glided through the water. The tide lent a hand and propelled the boat onto the beach lurching the crew onto the sand.
Standing slowly on dry land for the first time in months, they looked around, gazing in stunned silence at the natural beauty that lay in front of them: forests of willow and birch, magnificent fjords, rolling hills.
After what seemed an eternity, Thorvald approached Thor and handed him the flag. Thor accepted it as the two men shared a moment of unspoken reconciliation.
With a tear in his eye, Thor jabbed the stick into the sand. The crew cheered. Then, with his voice cracking both from pride and exhaustion, Thor spoke.
"My friends," he began, "it has been a long and arduous journey, but our labors have been rewarded. We started out mere boys, but ended up men who have made history. After a myriad of sunrises and sunsets, storms, and the loss of our brothers at sea, we accomplished the impossible. Now we must get word to our families and neighbors that we're alive and well and about to settle in a new world."
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Dell Small Business recently partnered with another big proponent of small business, American Express, to provide professionals the technology solutions to successfully run their businesses and be productive anywhere.
Beginning in February 2019, American Express Business Platinum Card® Members will have access to Shop Dell benefits and receive up to $200 in annual credits to make Dell purchases. The partnership equips small business owners with the best technology and solutions to suit their business needs and growth, and enables them to stay productive while experiencing incredible travel.
With this added benefit, Card Members can choose from a number of reliable solutions to run their businesses, including our recently announced devices at CES 2019. This includes the new Latitude 7400 2-in-1, the smallest 14-inch commercial 2-in-1 and the world's first PC to use a proximity sensor, which will be available starting in March. In addition, the new XPS 13, available today, is the world's most powerful 13-inch laptop in its class designed with a top mounted 2.25mm innovative HD webcam.
American Express Business Platinum Card is also offering Platinum Global Access from WeWork, providing Card Members the option to work in more than 425 locations in 100 cities in 27 countries countries around the world.
These partnerships continue to showcase Dell's commitment to its small business roots. Starting out in Michael Dell's dorm room more than 30 years ago at The University of Texas at Austin, the company developed from a simple idea, and grew to impact millions of people and bring valuable technology to those who need it the most. Today, the Dell Small Business advisor program delivers free expert one-on-one support to guide small businesses on their technology needs and purchasing decisions, enabling small business owners to have the proper infrastructure in place to scale with limited budget and resources.
Every small business has the potential to impact the world because the biggest ideas often come in small forms. Small businesses hold the key to the nation's economic growth. In fact, the largest business sector in the U.S. is micro businesses, that make up 92 percent of all U.S. businesses according to the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO).
With the combination of reliable technology, flexible workspaces and financial support, small businesses are set up on a strong path with the proper solutions and resources in place.
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ICC Executive Board member Sheikh Khalifa Bin Jassim Bin Mohammed Al Thani and former Board Member of ICC UK Kenneth Gardener have become the latest recipients of the prestigious ICC Merchants of Peace Award.
Established by the world business organization in 2012, the Award recognizes members of the business community who have made a significant contribution to advancing ICC's mission to promote peace and prosperity through international trade and investment.
Award recipients are chosen by the ICC Chairmanship following nomination from the ICC global network of national committees, the World Chambers Federation, individual companies and the ICC Secretariat.
The Award is named after ICC founders, known as the "merchants of peace", who recognized the powerful role trade and investment could play in fostering peace and prosperity among nations.
Awarding the ICC Merchants of Peace medal to the two recipients on the side-lines of ICC governing body meetings in London last week, ICC Secretary General John Danilovich said: "With their commitment to ICC's founding mission of peace and prosperity through world trade Sheikh Khalifa and Ken Gardener are true Merchants of Peace and thoroughly deserving of this Award."
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Jassim Bin Mohammed Al Thani
A long-standing member of the ICC family, Sheikh Khalifa is a member of the ICC Executive Board, Chairman of ICC Qatar and a member of the ICC World Chambers Federation General Council.
Sheikh Khalifa is also the Chairman of the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Under his leadership, the Qatar Chamber has achieved numerous successes, welcoming global trade and investment and providing a wide range of services and support to the local and international business community.
Sheikh Khalifa was instrumental in supporting the launch the ICC World Trade Agenda initiative in 2012 which helped secure the first multilateral trade agreement in two decades in 2013.
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Alongside senior roles in a range of international corporations, Mr Gardener has worked with ICC for almost half a century in a number of important roles.
He was a member of ICC UK's Governing Body for over 40 years – for much of that time as its Honorary Treasurer, finally stepping down from that role in 2016.
Mr Gardener was instrumental in the development of ICC's first set of principles for international investment – a landmark product which has shaped government policy and corporate behaviour in the years since.
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Kentucky moves up in both polls and Mark Stoops not pushing panic button over aggravating issues
Quarterback Will Levis has been hit a lot this season. (Vicky Graff Photo)
Disappointed with Kentucky's 31-0 win over Youngstown State because the offense was not more dominant?
Many Kentucky fans certainly seemed to feel that way but that did not stop the Wildcats from moving up in both the Associated Press rankings and USA Today Coaches poll.
The Wildcats are now No. 8 in the AP rankings and No. 9 in the coaches poll after Saturday's win. That's one spot higher in both polls than last week after the win over Florida.
Both polls are dominated by the Southeastern Conference. Georgia and Alabama are 1-2 in both polls.
Other SEC teams in the AP rankings are Arkansas (10), Tennessee (11), Mississippi (16), Florida (20) and Texas A&M (23).
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Kentucky will play at Ole Miss Oct. 1 and Tennessee Oct. 29 before hosting Georgia Nov. 29.
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops knows the offense was not overly sharp against Youngstown State and has a rebuilding offensive line that has started a different lineup in each game this season. Kentucky returned two starters — center Eli Cox and guard Kenneth Horsey — but they are both playing next positions this year,
Kentucky has allowed 11 quarterback sacks, the most of any Southeastern Conference team. The Cats have also allowed 19 tackles for loss.
"Obviously, some things that continue to creep up and get a little bit aggravating and things to work on," Stoops said after Saturday's win. "Again, no panic button here. Things we truly believe we will get fixed."
"We've been through this before, even as recent as last year going through some ups and downs. And the continuity, working with guys. Down an offensive lineman with Tashawn (Manning not playing). And, you know, we'll continue to bring that unit along."
"It is aggravating to give up negative yardage plays consistently. We've got to get that fixed and run the ball downhill. There's a big difference between second and seven or eight and second and 12 or 13."
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Rising tech stocks put S&P 500 on pace for 8th weekly gain
Rising technology stocks helped lift U.S. indexes on Friday, and the Standard & Poor's 500 index was on pace to eke out an eighth straight week of gains. That would be its longest weekly winning streak in nearly four years. Bond yields held steady after a report showed that the U.S. job...
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Rising technology stocks helped lift U.S. indexes on Friday, and the Standard & Poor's 500 index was on pace to eke out an eighth straight week of gains. That would be its longest weekly winning streak in nearly four years.
Bond yields held steady after a report showed that the U.S. job market strengthened last month, but not by quite as much as expected.
KEEPING SCORE: The Standard & Poor's 500 index was up 7 points, or 0.3 percent, at 2,586, as of 1:50 p.m. Eastern time. It had flipped between modest gains and losses earlier in the day.
The Dow Jones industrial average was up 38 points, or 0.2 percent, to 23,554, and the Nasdaq composite rose 40 points, or 0.6 percent, to 6,755.
THE ECONOMY: Employers added 261,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1 percent, its lowest level in nearly 17 years. But job and wage growth was weaker than economists forecast. Average hourly earnings were up 2.4 percent from a year earlier, a slowdown from September's 2.8 percent rate.
While the jobs report offered a "mixed bag," other economic reports on Friday were more encouraging, including ones that showed better-than-expected growth in the nation's service sector and factories, said Phil Orlando, chief equity market strategist at Federated Investors.
"I think these numbers will clean themselves up in the next month or two," he said.
<|fim_middle|> jobs reports have been difficult to parse because of the damage that hurricanes did across broad swaths of the economy. The government initially said employers cut 33,000 jobs in September, but on Friday it said that employment actually grew by 18,000 during the month.
FED EFFECT: Mostly encouraging reports on the economy recently have spurred expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its next meeting in December. It would be the third increase this year.
Economists said Friday's jobs report likely won't change that timetable.
The Fed is slowly reining in the stimulus it provided the economy following the Great Recession. Besides gradually raising interest rates, it's also trimming its bond-investment portfolio. Economists expect the slow pace to continue, even as a new chairman arrives. President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Jerome "Jay" Powell to succeed Janet Yellen, whose term expires in February.
TECH RISES: Technology stocks were among the market's strongest, continuing a trend that has held for much of this year. Tech stocks in the S&P 500 have jumped nearly 37 percent this year, more than double the 15.5 percent rise for the overall index.
Apple rose $5.07, or 3 percent, to $173.18 after it reported stronger revenue and earnings for the latest quarter than analysts forecast. A new iPhone model is debuting Friday, and Apple said it expects the $1,000 phone to make this holiday season its best quarter ever.
DISAPPOINTED: American International Group fell to one of the sharpest losses in the S&P 500 after it reported weaker results for the latest quarter than analysts expected. AIG shares dropped $3.03, or 4.7 percent, to $61.95.
It's an outlier in what's been a mostly better-than-expected earnings season. The majority of companies have delivered higher profits than Wall Street had forecast, with growth particularly strong for the technology sector.
YIELDS: Bond yields held relatively steady. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note dipped to 2.34 percent from 2.35 percent late Thursday. The two-year yield was unchanged at 1.61 percent, and the 30-year yield slipped to 2.82 percent from 2.83 percent.
COMMODITIES: Benchmark U.S. crude rose 42 cents to $54.96 per barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, rose 62 cents to $61.24 per barrel.
Gold fell $9.20 to $1,268.90 per ounce, silver fell 31 cents to $16.83 per ounce and copper dropped 3 cents to $3.12 per pound.
OVERSEAS MARKETS: The French CAC 40 rose 0.1 percent, Germany's DAX gained 0.1 percent and the FTSE 100 in London added 0.1 percent.
South Korea's Kospi index rose 0.5 percent, and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong gained 0.3 percent. Japan's market was closed for a holiday.
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2 Weeks! How exciting for you. Adorable cards – I love them all. The hand lettered wishes Christmas card is the one I want. Take Care!
Hadn't heard of Minted! They're all so cute, but I think if I was just about to have a baby I'd choose Baby Joy. 😉 I love the tag shaped one, too!
I'm loving the new ornament cards. We used Minted last year and plan to use them again this year!
Kristen, I see your dilemma! I love them all! I would have to say that "List Tag", "Greatest Gift", "Vintage Stamp", "Gallery Classic", and "Most Wonderful" were my favorites though…seriously, I don't know if I could pick just one! Good Luck!
Also, I had never | 373 |
We provide a broad portfolio of magneto-resistive sensors for applications ranging from speed sensing and angle sensing for automotive applications to magnetic anomaly detection and E-compass navigation applications for IoT, Consumer, Medical, and Industrial Applications. Precision, reliability, high-resolution performance, and efficiency make these solutions suitable for applications that demand high accuracy and low power.
Compact and robust magneto-resistive sensors for speed and angle sensing for automotive applications.
AMR Sensors with Analog Linear or Sine/Cosine Voltage Output Outstanding Accuracy of ±1% over full temperature range and lifetime.
Robust against parametric degradation over a lifetime (insensitive to the aging of a magnet). Electric Throttle<|fim_middle|> Sensors demo will showcase the use of Rotational Wheel Speed Sensors for a car. | Control (ETC).
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As your toddler grows they will begin to show interested in making their mark, this may be on walls, carpets, floors<|fim_middle|> to encourage it is a great way of expressing themselves and you never know you may just be the parent of a buddy Picasso. | themselves. This is completely normal and not a sign of bad behaviour you simply have to explain that it is wrong to draw on anything other than the things you wish them to draw on, it will take time but it will get through, often this can come to late for cream sofa's or carpets, thank god for stain devils they remove stains from most surfaces but always check the label as you don't want to make the problem worse.
Eventually their endless scribbling with a chunky pen or crayon will make that first picture, a true prize. By two to three you'll find circles and lines appearing in the drawings, and by the time they get to preschool you may see these shapes being put together to form stick figures. Children learn to draw the same way they learn to speak, and later write by copying.
Drawing with children helps them discover that shapes can carry meanings, and more importantly, that they can create shapes themselves. Drawing with babies and toddlers is great fun. Start with simple shapes, naming them and stating the colour that they have used. They will recognise many from their picture books. Draw simple faces. As you draw, explain what you are doing: "look, a happy smile, a sad face, curly hair, this one has ear-rings". Draw trees, flowers, grass, a house, and animals. They will quickly develop their own style and that will adorn your fridge and walls for many years to come, try | 293 |
An intradiscal device for treatment of a patient's intervertebral disc. The device has two elongate probes for insertion to two spaced apart treatment sites of the annulus fibrosus. The distal portions of each probe have energy delivery means for delivering energy between the distal portions of the probes through the annulus fibrosus adjacent the two treatment sites. The energy is preferably electrical energy the probes may be inserted surgically through respective elongate introducer tubes.
In a further aspect, the present invention provides a method for the treatment of an intervertebral disc including a nucleus pulposus bounded by an annulus fibrosus. The method comprises the steps of inserting a first and a second intradiscal lesioning probe into the annulus fibrosus, each probe having an energy delivery means located at a distal end thereof, the distal ends being spaced apart when inserted and delivering energy from an energy source through the energy delivery means to the annulus fibrosus.
FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a section of a patient's vertebrae 1 and a typical uninjured intervertebral disc 2. The centrally located nucleus pulposus 3 is bounded by the annulus fibrosus 4 and the cartilage endplates (not shown). The cartilage endplates are joined to the vertebrae above and below the intervertebral discs. Metabolites diffuse from blood vessels in the vertebrae 1 through the cartilage endplates to the nucleus pulposus 3 and annulus fibrosus 4. FIG. 2 shows one embodiment of a first probe 6 is inserted through an introducer tube 5, also referred to as a catheter tube. The proximal portion 7 of probe 6 is connected to an electrical power source (not shown). In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the distal portion 8 of the probe 6 is inserted partially into the annulus fibrosus 4 to conduct electrical current or apply heat thereto as further described with reference to FIG. 3.
FIG. 3 shows the percutaneous surgical insertion of a second elongate probe 11 as well as first elongate probe 6 that are each extended to penetrate the annulus fibrosus 4 at two spaced apart treatment sites 12. The distal portions 8 of each probe 6 and 11 include an energy delivery means for delivering energy between the distal portions 8 of the probes 6 and 11 through the annulus fibrosus 4 adjacent to the two treatment sites 12. In this context the use of the term adjacent is not limited to meaning the delivery of energy to the tissue touching the probe or in the immediate vicinity of the probe but extends to incorporate the delivery of energy to tissue that is surrounding the probes and particularly tissue located between the probes. Preferably, the energy delivery means is an electrode and the electrical current conducted between the probes 6 and 11 has a frequency within the radio frequency range. Other forms of energy can be used including microwave, ultrasound and thermal energy.
FIG. 4 shows approximately the same view as FIG. 3 except with the distal ends 8 of the probes 6 and 11 extended laterally into the annulus fibrosus 4 to more effectively cover the treatment area indicated in dashed outline. As mentioned above, the most common location for disc injuries is relatively inaccessible in the posterior region. Therefore extending the distal ends 8 as indicated in FIGS. 4 and 5 provides the ability to deliver electrical current in a relatively small focussed area.
FIG. 5 shows a further extension of the distal ends 8 within the annulus fibrosus 4 indicating how the directional shape control of the probe tips 8 can be used to pinpoint the damaged area of the disc.
FIG<|fim_middle|>. In this case, the probe 6 comprises a hollow tube of conductive metal, for example, with a sharp tip 15 and a liner tube 17 defining a central bore and an outer annular passageway. Cooling liquid passes down the central bore as indicated with arrows and is withdrawn to the outer annular passageway thereby cooling the tip 15. As such, the heat can be translated deeper into the tissue of the annulus fibrosus 4 without raising the temperature of the tissue immediately adjacent to the electrode 6.
FIG. 9 shows a similar probe with insulating sleeve 13 but with an extending remote reaching temperature sensor 16 deployed from the probe 6 once it is placed in its position. This sensor 16 allows monitoring of the temperature within the tissues at a distance remote from the probe surface 6.
FIG. 10 shows a probe 6 of similar configuration to that shown in FIG. 8 with internal liquid cooling. However, inner tube 17 defines one or more apertures close to the tip 15 which direct the flow of cooling liquid outward through the outer annular passageway. In this case, the inner tube 17 is made of a conductive material such as constantan and is welded to the outer tube 18 which is made of a different conductive material such as stainless steel. Therefore, the junction at the tip of the inner tube 17 and outer tube 18 acts as a thermocouple useful to measure temperature, in addition to providing flow channels for the flow of cooling liquid.
FIG. 11 shows another example of a probe 6 which has internal liquid cooling. An introducing catheter tube 5 has a sharp beveled end terminating in a point 19 useful to provide access to the annulus fibrosus 4 without risk of damage to the probe 6.
FIG. 12 a-12 f shows different shapes which the distal end 8 of the probes 6 and 11 can adopt for insertion in the patient's body. FIG. 12A shows a pencil tip. FIG. 12B shows a sharp beveled tip. FIG. 12C shows a blunt end when cutting is not required. FIGS. 12D and 12E show front and side views of a spatula shaped tip whereas FIG. 12F shows a curved end tip with cutting bevel end. The different shapes can allow for the current to be directed into the annulus fibrosus in a profile corresponding to the shape of the tip, thereby controlling the current density which will in turn control the size and shape of the lesion.
FIG. 13 shows a further embodiment of the probes 6 and 11 in which the distal end 8 contains an impedance measuring tip 25. Impedance measuring tip 25 can be used to help determine the position of the electrode 6 while the probe is being inserted into the annulus fibrosus. Though not shown, probe 6 is connected to a power source including a control unit for regulating the power transmitted by tip 25. Impedance measuring tip 25 may be operated to send very small pulses of low power, high frequency current through the tissue to a dispersive ground electrode on the surface of the patient's skin (not shown). As the impedance measuring tip 25 is pushed through the annulus fibrosus the impedance can be measured. When the impedance measuring tip 25 touches the nucleus pulposus the impedance level will drop. This drop in impedance indicates that the distal end 8 is within the annulus fibrosus and not in the nucleus pulposus. FIG. 13 also illustrates a sleeve 13 having a temperature sensor 26 located at an outer end. By locating a temperature sensor 26 at this position the temperature of the tissue surrounding the sleeve 13 can be measured as is well understood by the person skilled in the art. The results may be advantageously compared to a temperature reading of the tissue taken at the distal end 8 as discussed previously. Alternatively, temperature sensors can be located within the central bore and the outer passageways of the cooling means illustrated in FIG. 8. By measuring the change in temperature of the inflow and outflow of cooling fluid the temperature of the tissue located adjacent the electrode can be determined. Other locations of the temperature sensors can also be used for comparison of tissue temperatures within the annulus fibrosus.
FIG. 14 shows a similar view of the distal end 8 of the probes 6 and 11 containing an impedance measuring tip 25 on the distal end 8. Sleeve 13 may be configured to predominantly expose to one side of the distal end 8. By exposing the electrode 6 on one side, control of the direction of the lesion is increased. It will be understood to persons skilled in the art that the embodiments of the invention in which the probe has an impedance measuring tip will also include internal conduits to hold wires that connect the impedance measuring tip to the energy delivery and monitoring devices.
wherein the distal portions of each probe comprises energy delivery means for delivering energy between the distal portions of the probes through the annulus fibrosus adjacent and between the two treatment sites.
2. The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the energy delivery means is configured to provide a form of energy selected from a group consisting of: electrical current; microwave; ultrasound; and thermal energy.
3. The device as claimed in claim 2 wherein the electrical current has a frequency within the radio frequency range.
4. The device as claimed in claim 2 wherein the electrical current has a frequency of at least 20 kHz.
5. The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the energy delivery means is operable to deliver energy sufficient to result in at least one of: increasing the temperature of the annulus fibrosus adjacent to at least one treatment site to a level sufficient to contract collagen fibers; coagulating nerve structures; coagulating granulation tissue in fissures of the annulus fibrosus; and denaturing pain causing enzymes in fissures of the annulus fibrosus.
6. The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the energy delivery means is operable to maintain the temperature of the annulus fibrosus at or below 42° C. and is sufficient to result in at least one of: modifying at least one function of a nerve structure in the annulus fibrosus; and stimulating an increase in collagen production.
7. The device as claimed in claim 1 including an electrical impedance meter communicating between the distal portions of each probe.
8. The device as claimed in claim 1 including an electrical impedance meter communicating between the distal portion of at least one probe and a dispersive electrode on the surface of the patient's skin.
9. The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least one probe includes a cooling means for limiting an increase in temperature of tissue immediately adjacent the energy delivery means of the at least one probe.
10. The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein an external elongate portion of at least one probe includes an electrically insulated sleeve.
11. The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least one probe includes active shape control means for progressively deploying the trajectory of the distal portion of the at least one probe in three-dimensional space, as the distal portion is longitudinally slidably released from an outer end of an introducer tube.
12. The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least one probe includes at least one temperature sensor for monitoring the temperature of the at least one probe; a portion of the annulus fibrosus immediately adjacent the probe; and a portion of the annulus fibrosus distant from the probe.
13. The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least one probe includes a distal portion having a shape for directing the delivery of energy.
14. A device for providing percutaneous access to an intervertebral disc comprising an elongate hollow tube having an inner and an outer end, with a surface that is electrically insulated, having a temperature sensor near the outer end.
ii) delivering energy from an energy source through the energy delivery means to the annulus fibrosus adjacent and between the treatment sites.
16. The method as claimed in claim 15 comprising a step of measuring the impedance between the energy delivery means of the probes via an impedance monitor connected to the probes and delivering the energy in response to the measured impedance.
17. The method as claimed in claim 15 comprising a step of 1cooling the distal end of at least one intradiscal lesioning probe with a cooling means provided to the at least one intradiscal lesioning probe.
18. The method as claimed in claim 15 wherein the step of inserting, comprises inserting at least one of the intradiscal lesioning probes through an electrically insulated introducer tube that is inserted to one of the treatment sites.
wherein the distal portion comprises energy delivery means for delivering energy between the distal portion of the probe and a distal portion of the second probe through the annulus fibrosus.
an energy delivery means for delivering energy to the annulus fibrosus wherein the energy delivery means is configured to selectively deliver the energy in a desired direction. | . 6 shows a further example of deployment of probe 6 where the annulus fibrosus 4 is not punctured but rather the tip 8 of the probe 6 is directed to contact the external surface of the annular fibrosus 4 only. Preferably, probe 11 (not shown) is positioned to concentrate energy at a desired elongate location, as shown in dashed outline.
The use of two electrode probes 6 and 11 provides treatment for the area of the annulus fibrosus 4 between the tips 8 of the probes 6 and 11 when electrical current is passed between the tips through the annulus fibrosus 4. The relatively low impedance of the annulus fibrosus 4 compared to surrounding tissues ensures that electrical energy is not rapidly dissipated but remains focussed in the area bounded by the two electrode tips 8. As mentioned above, the annulus fibrosus has electrical impedance characteristics which differs significantly from the surrounding tissues. Therefore, in order to indicate the depth of penetration of the annulus fibrosus 4, identify the separation between the nucleus pulposus 3 and the annulus fibrosus 4, and to identify damage to the annulus fibrosus 4, the distal ends 8 of each probe can form part of the circuit of an electrical current impedance meter.
In addition to conducting electrical current as an electrode, and measuring electrical current impedance, the distal portions 8 of each probe 6 and 11 can alternatively include a resistive thermal unit to deliver heat energy to the annulus fibrosus 4.
The probes 6 and 11 can also include a temperature sensing device such as a thermometer, a thermistor, an optic fluorescent sensor, or thermocouple for providing additional monitoring and testing functions. For example, FIG. 7 shows a high frequency probe 6 inserted into a cannula with an insulated sleeve 13 and a bare metal tip 14 that contacts the tissues of the annulus fibrosus 4 and delivers electrical current at a radio frequency. The tip 14 of the probe 6 can also include a temperature sensor (not shown) to monitor the operation.
FIG. 8 illustrates an internal liquid cooled radio frequency electrode 6 with an insulated sleeve 13 to concentrate the delivery of electrical current | 491 |
Dignitaries<|fim_middle|>, present, and future. City of Sheridan Project Manager Joe Schoen.
Absentee voting in Wyoming has begun, as Thursday was the first day that citizens were able to request an absentee ballot. State Election Director Peggy Nighswonger says that voting absentee is really quite simple.
Sheridan High School is gearing up for their 3rd annual Pink Bronc day scheduled to take place at Sheridan high school Friday September 28th. As October approaches students embrace it as breast cancer awareness month.
AARP Wyoming and Wyoming Retired Education Personnel hosted a four hour workshop Thursday at the Sheridan Holiday Inn entitled "Gray Matters: Training the Grownup Brain". The workshop focused on how food, fitness and fun can impact the mind as it ages.
The Johnson County Healthcare Center Board of Trustees held their September meeting Wednesday night and heard an update on the 2012 Capital Construction Project which is essentially complete, according to Hospital Administrator Sandy Ward.
Friday is Rabies Day around the world. Toby Granger, registered nurse at the Sheridan County Public Health Clinic, said the medical industry has set the day aside to raise awareness and promote resources to prevent the disease. | ranging from Governor Matt Mead to State Senator John Schiffer and State Representative Mike Madden were on hand as Johnson County held a ribbon cutting Thursday afternoon for their new judicial center.
The Sheridan City Council received an update Thursday on the City's rotomill and overlay projects, past | 55 |
ESCoE Workshop: Human Capital
Mary Sumner House, 24 Tufton Street, London, SW1P 3<|fim_middle|> Strathclyde Business School. | RB
In his Spring statement, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer emphasised the importance of human capital for growth and stated "I have asked the ONS to work with us on developing a more sophisticated measure of human capital". This workshop will explore and debate the measurement of human capital and its use for policy analysis.
View the presentations below
09:30 Introductions: Rebecca Riley (ESCoE) and Gueorguie Vassilev (ONS)
09:45 Session 1: Current Measures of Human Capital, Chair: Richard Tonkins (ONS)
The Accumulation of Human and Nonhuman Capital in the US by Barbara Fraumeni (Central University of Finance and Economics, China)
Human Capital: Why is It Important? Why Measurement Matters? by Wulong Gu (Statistics Canada)
Human Capital in the OECD's Quantification of Structural Reforms by Jarmila Botev (OECD)
11:45 Session 2: Extensions to Current Estimates, Chair: Sylaja Srinivasan (ESCoE)
Jobs and Skills in the Digital Transformation: The Cost of Training to "safe haven" Occupations by Mariagrazia Squicciarini (OECD) and Luca Marcolin (OECD)
Skills Classifications: Introduction by Gueorguie Vassilev (ONS)
Skills Classifications: An Open and Data-driven Taxonomy of Skills Extracted from Online Job Adverts by Jyldyz Djumalieva (Nesta) and Cath Sleeman (Nesta)
14:00 Session 3: Extensions and New Estimates, Chair: Richard Heys (ONS)
Health and Human Capital by Mary O'Mahony (King's College London) and Lea Samek (NIESR)
Indicator Based Approaches to Human Capital by Gueorguie Vassilev (ONS)
15:30 General Discussion, Moderator: Louise Hellem (HM Treasury)
The Way Ahead: Human Capital Measures for use in Policy Analysis
17:00 Close
The Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence (ESCoE) is an independent research centre funded by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The ESCoE is made up of a consortium of leading institutions led by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) with King's College London, innovation foundation Nesta, University of Cambridge, Warwick Business School (University of Warwick) and | 504 |
Making products that are organic<|fim_middle|> production of renewable energies, eco-designed packaging (no over-packaging, for instance), optimised logistics. | , right through to the consumer, is a demanding process. Everything we make is living proof of our commitments to protect the nutritional value of organic plants and the equilibrium of their environment.
Our certified products originate in organic agriculture, which enriches the life of soils, maintains the authenticity of age-old crops (and even millennia old: 7,000 years in the case of quinoa, 9,000 years for Einkorn wheat...) in symbiosis with their terroirs. Our raw materials are healthy products, at the height of their nutritional wealth, obtained through extensive agriculture without any chemical inputs or over-production, mindful of natural cycles and their equilibria (plants, water, air, biodiversity...).
Just as an organic smallholder tends to his soil, so we watch over the ecosystem of standards, certifications, inspections, audits and best practices that frames our processes and our organic products, coordinated by a dedicated Quality Department.
Food safety: our production units are certified to the International Featured standard (IFS Food) for food-industry manufacturers (hygiene and manufacturing best practices, systematic inspection of incoming raw materials, HACCP safety monitoring method, risk analysis and prevention...).
Complete control over of the product supply chain: purchasing (direct and local procurement preferred, specifications and supplier evaluations), optimised procurement and manufacture (flow management to ensure zero stockouts and zero waste), precise and responsive traceability (from receipt of raw materials through to product shipping), analysis and optimisation of manufacturing performance, etc.
Continuous improvement: quality management based on the ISO 9001 certification, regulatory monitoring, training, risk prevention, etc.
The Group's manufacturing activities, framed by an environmental management system (ISO 14001), improve their performance while restricting their environmental footprint: water-frugal processing, limitation of releases and carbon emissions, waste conversion, | 377 |
A SHY STUDENT IS BECOMING A STAR
By Johnny Mason
After rehearsing every day for the past several weeks, once-shy 11-year-old Mishika Russell is ready for the curtain to rise.
Mishika, of Hartford, and nearly 65 other children who participated in a summer camp at Liberty Christian Center International will perform tonight in a play and dance about slavery.
Rehearsing for "Climbing Higher," a play written by Geraldine M. Pinkston, who is a member of the church, has helped Mishika feel more comfortable speaking before an audience and inspired her to consider a career in the bright lights. She said she hopes to be a professional dancer.
"Performing in front of people makes me feel happy," said Mishika, who will be a fifth-grader at Milner Elementary School.
Generation of Praise Summer Camp 2000 was funded with a donation from<|fim_middle|> call May at 860-833-0529.
The folks at the United Methodist Church of Hartford will be praying for plenty of customers but even harder for clear skies when they host their annual fall tag sale Sept. 9.
"We've been really lucky with the weather we've had in the past," said Dorey Boutwell, coordinator of the popular tag sale, which has been postponed to a rain date only twice in the past 15 years. "We've had some severe storms the Friday before, but it always seems to clear up."
The church's annual fall tag sale will feature more than 30 vendors whose wares will include clothing, jewelry, glass, electronics, collectibles and veteran tag sale vendor Joan Lancor's vintage linens.
"The linens that are older -- table cloths and towels -- are handmade," said Lancor, who along with her husband, Arthur "Sonny" Lancor, has been selling antiques for three years. "They have different textures."
The tag sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside the church, 571 Farmington Ave.
The rain date is Sept. 16 at the same time and place.
Many local clergy are preparing to take a special lunch break on Sept. 1 when they visit city schools carrying a single book, the Bible, as they offer prayers for a safe and successful school year.
The third annual "Prayer on the Playground" event will welcome the start of the school year in Hartford on Sept. 5. The ministers hope thousands will join clergy members for short services at the city's more than 30 public and charter schools from noon to 12:30 p.m.
The noontime prayer session is part of a larger effort to encourage city students to show up at school on opening day and increase parental involvement.
"It's my dream and vision to have a least 100 people at each of the 39 sites, '' said the Rev. Susie B. Hinton, coordinator of the event. "Whatever number we get will be a blessing."
The prayer event is sponsored by the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, the City Wide Clergy Association and the Capitol Region Conference of Churches. | the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. In addition to participating in the play, the youths aged 5 to 13 have gone on field trips to places such as Lake Compounce, Hammonasset Beach State Park and the Connecticut Historical Society.
"They walk away with a better understanding of themselves and a better self-image," said camp director Monica Satchell. The 6 p.m. performance will begin with refreshments and will be held at the church, 23 Vine St.
For information, please call 860-522-3296.
Brother Walter F. May III is giving a party and wants to invite the whole city.
The ministry of music at New Welcome Baptist Church will sponsor Joy Explosion 2000, an outdoor gospel concert that May promises with rock the city, spiritually that is.
The concert will take place Aug. 26 and will feature more than 25 city and state groups and several choirs from out of state.
"It's really about fellowshipping with other churches," said May, minister of music at New Welcome Baptist Church.
The concert, which drew about 300 visitors when it began five years ago, drew nearly 1,000 people, 20 gospel groups and 20 vendors selling food, clothes and arts and crafts last year. May expects an even bigger crowd to celebrate the event's fifth anniversary this year.
The free event will be held rain or shine at the church, 205 Bellevue St., from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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This past week, I have spent several hours at the Dauphin County Historical Society researching Vance McCormick. At the start of this research project, I did not know much about McCormick. From our class reading of City Contented, City Discontented, I knew McCormick was the Mayor of Harrisburg from 1902-1905, and one of the influential members of the City Beautiful Movement. However, in looking through his personal collection of items at the archives, I learned a great deal about this influential man.
In 1902, McCormick was elected Mayor of Harrisburg which launched his immense career. His time as Mayor ended in 1905, and in 1912 he was named a Pennsylvania delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Not much is known about McCormick's activity between 1905 and 1912, but it is known that he remained in Pennsylvania<|fim_middle|>, but also at art, and continued to learn and grow throughout his life. | and was an active member of society. It is known that in 1910, McCormick chaired a committe which reorganized the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. In 1914, McCormick ran for Governor of Pennsylvania. Although he did not win this election, finishing second amongst seven candidates, this did not halt McCormick's career. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson named McCormick as the campaign manager for his second Presidential race, through which he was successfully re-elected. Following this, McCormick was named Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and he remained chair from 1916-1919. During these same years, McCormick served as chair of the War Trade Board. 1919 brought another opportunity for McCormick when he was named chair of the American Commission to Negotiate Peace at Versailles following World War I. For the rest of his life, McCormick remained an influential politician and member of society.
Among the items in the Vance McCormick collection are numerous newspaper clippings following this remarkable man's life, as well as McCormick's personal diary from 1917. One of the most interesting items I discovered in this collection was McCormick's personal sketch book. This book was filled with his weaving, mixing different colors together and writing out messages. One such weaving read "For Ma," and another "For Papa." It was interesting to discover that McCormick was talented, not only as a politician | 302 |
Project 1, Part 2: What kills yeast?
Baker's yeast is a common fungal species called Saccharomyces cerevisiae in the phylum Ascomycota. We use it to make bread, but it is also a very useful model for understanding human biology and human disease. In this experiment, we will perform a Diffusion disk assay to identify different materials that can prevent the growth of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. These materials can be fugistatic –meaning they slow or prevent growth but don't kill Saccharomyces cerevisiae-or fungicidal –meaning they kill Saccharomyces cerevisiae. This type of assay is commonly used to test new drugs and figure out dosage.
<|fim_middle|> water. Pass the suspension through a sterile filter using a syringe.
5. For each agent, place 1 drop onto the diffusion disk.
6. Incubate the plates at room temperature for 48 hours.
What agents did you choose and why?
Which agents prevented growth? Which agents failed?
Bonus: How can you test if the effect is fungistatic or fungicidal? | Place 1 drop of the yeast suspension onto the agar plate.
Use the cell spreader to spread the yeast around the whole plate. Spread out from the center and make sure to cover the edges. Allow the plate to dry for 10 minutes.
Using tweezers, place 5 diffusion disks around the plate. Space them out evenly in a circle.
fungicidal activity? If so, collect samples, grind them up using a mortar and pestle, and suspend in a small volume of | 101 |
The World Bamboo Organization is an umbrella group that promotes, from both an environmental and economic perspective, the preservation, sustainability and use of bamboo and bamboo products around the world. Under its auspices, many events are held around the world to raise awareness about the importance of promoting bamboo as a more viable and sustainable alternative to current materials.
Bamboo Congresses have, since 1984, been held in different regions of the globe; and World Bamboo Day, first marked in 2009, is celebrated annually on the 18th of September. Other bamboo-related bodies, such as the International Network of Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR), campaign to encourage research into, and recognition of, bamboo as a resource worthy of investment. Reforestation efforts, in forests around the globe, are deemed crucial in the preservation of this misunderstood plant species – and the environment.
With unbridled industrialization escalating around the globe (in particular, among developing countries), macro-environmental concerns are, understandably, top priorities among bamboo pioneers, advocates and<|fim_middle|>, geared towards an aging population, the origins of bamboo silica employed for medicinal and health purposes are decidedly more humble.
Bamboo has been used as a medicine for centuries in China, India and Tibet. Although young shoots and leaves contain medicinal properties, the primary source of silica is the resin collected from the knots of the stems, called tabashir. It re-mineralizes the body, treats cartilage loss and helps repair broken bones. Most commonly used in traditional medicine to restore elasticity and suppleness to the body's network of tissues, bamboo silica is variably used as an antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, stimulant and health tonic. Tabashir is also known to support the urinary tract, cure diarrhea and prevent hemorrhoids.
In the tradition of India's Ayurvedic medicine, bamboo-sourced silica is known as banslochan – a nutritious sap extracted from the young female plant – and mainly used for curing organ-related diseases in the thorax, lungs and intestines; it is used also in the treatment of hormonal imbalances and degenerative diseases.
Bamboo leaf tea is also considered a herbal remedy high in silica and fiber.
In Indonesia, bamboo has been used in traditional cooking for centuries. Still in evidence today, bamboo occasionally appears on menus at some of the most popular tourist venues. For example, the renowned Bebek Tepi Sawah restaurant, on the outskirts of Ubud, serves a fish dish called Gurame Timbung. Gurame is a type of fish that's very popular in Indonesian cuisine – cooked inside a bamboo tube. Waiters bring the heated tube to the table, and entertain guests while sliding the fish out of the tube and onto the plate.
The most edible parts of the plant are bamboo shoots; sprouts that spring out beside the bamboo plant. Bamboo shoots belong to the Bambusoideae subfamily of grass. They are consumed in many Asian countries: China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Nepal and India. The benefits of eating bamboo shoots are mentioned in ancient Chinese literature – perhaps the earliest written record of bamboo shoots in human history. Later writings, of the Ming dynasty (1368 AD to 1644 AD), also mention medicinal and other benefits of bamboo shoots.
Bamboo shoots are known for their nutritional properties and health benefits. They also boast a low caloric and sugar content; low fat and high source of fiber and protein; containing many vitamins and minerals. Little wonder that, in Japan, these plant sources are known as the King of Forest Vegetables.
Bamboo charcoal was baked into biscuits as early as the 19th century, as a tonic for patients with gastric problems. In its more contemporary iteration, ground bamboo (charcoal) is made into bread. It's deemed by some to be packed with vegetable fiber and its taste can occasionally be, rather gravelly. If you haven't yet eaten (or spotted) a loaf or bun of bamboo bread, brace yourself: it's black. Occasionally charcoal-grey.
But a few time zones away, Burger King in Japan has been mixing powdered bamboo charcoal into its cheese (yes, it's black!) for the Kuro Pearl and Kuro Ninja burgers (Kuro = black) – complete with black buns and black sauce (squid ink added to ketchup). Their beef burgers – including the newer Kuro Diamond – are also flavored with black pepper. As revolutionary as these gimmicky burgers sound, they were pre-dated by McDonald's in China, when it released its "yin and yang" burgers, served on black buns.
Elsewhere, black bunned burgers appear on menus as Midnight or Black Widow burger. The black buns don't mean the burger is well done, but the charcoal could help with bloating and flatulence.
If you have more of a sweet tooth, you might want to head over to Thailand or Malaysia, where charcoal doughnuts have been known to sell like hotcakes – with flavors like 'Charcoal Jalapeño,' 'Charcoal Choco Chili' and 'Charcoal French Praline.' Or, seek out one of these treats: Midnight Macaroons, Bamboo Oolong Tea Macaroons, Charcoal Pannacotta or bamboo charcoal love letters; sweetened eggrolls traditionally produced in Malaysia and gifted over Chinese New Year.
Within the contemporary culinary sphere, tradition often intersects with creative breakthroughs: Chefs, restaurant chains and food writers continue to push bamboo in new directions (beyond fast food), translating a mere blade of grass into unexpected (and, occasionally, surprising) concoctions. For example, a New York-based food writer and chef has drummed up a recipe for Bamboo Charcoal Challah Bread. With all these gastronomic bamboo-based delights to try out, you'll be forgiven for forgetting that what you're really eating is a burnt stalk of grass.
Because bamboo emits infrared rays, which stimulates warmth and promotes relaxation and blood circulation, its use has been increasing among massage therapists, healers and bodywork practitioners. Warmed bamboo tools of varying lengths and diameter are used to roll, knead and relax muscles with deep tissue techniques. Certification in bamboo massage is also available to seasoned practitioners.
One of the earliest initiators of bamboo massage was French-born massage therapist Nathalie Cecilia, who created Bamboo Fusion massage in the United States after experiencing spiked pain and fatigue in her hands and wrists during treatments. Bamboo eased her own discomfort, but also contributed to a greater sense of deep-tissue healing among her clients.
Some practitioners heat the bamboo sticks, and combine elements of shiatsu, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Thai massage and Ayuveda into their techniques. Ernesto Ortiz developed an approach called Tian Di Bamboo Massage, incorporating the Chinese five-element principles of TCM into each massage. Bamboo (cho) sticks of different sizes are used as an extension of the therapist's hands, enabling them to massage more deeply and effectively.
Organically-sourced natural fibers have become a clothing mainstay for eco-conscious individuals and families who shop. Bamboo fits the bill: its fabric is a natural textile made from the pulp of bamboo grass. Antimicrobial, anti-bacterial, odorless, chemical-free, hypo-allergenic, UV resistant, the texture of bamboo fabric mimics silk or soft cotton. It does not require any fertilizers or pesticides to grow quickly and strongly.
Ecosox, an American company, produces eco-friendly socks, with no pesticides, no dyes and no bleaches. These environmentally-friendly socks resulted from Ecosox's owner discovery of Moso bamboo, and the viscose thread made from the plant's pulp. These biodegradable socks retain the natural properties of bamboo; including odor and friction control; because of their extra padding and arch support, they prevent the formation of blisters.
There are hundreds of other bamboo-related products and processes that continue to benefit the wellbeing of humans and our environment: Natural skin and hair care products. Toilet paper, toothbrushes, coffee filters, baby diapers. Mattresses, pillows and car seats are being filled with bamboo charcoal for their health-improving benefits.
What about bullet-proof vests made of bamboo?! Stay tuned for more on unusual, high-tech and other applications of this gloriously ever-growing green grass. | scientists. However, the use and application of bamboo – and its derivatives – has also benefitted the realms of personal health and wellbeing.
Take bamboo charcoal. It's black, chalky, with a decidedly uninteresting profile. Though its environmental uses and health benefits are tremendous – the curative and wellness properties of this chalky substance, for the individual as well as our environment, have largely gone unnoticed.
As air and water pollution continues to pervade the environment and pose heightened risks to human health, socially-responsible companies, organizations, community groups and individuals are increasingly seeking out environmentally beneficial solutions. What could be better than answers easily found in nature?
Bamboo charcoal is one such solution. An easily sourced alternative to conventional charcoal sourced from quickly-depleting wood species, bamboo charcoal can be simply harvested and processed into different shapes and for wide-ranging purposes.
Bamboo charcoal is primarily sourced from China and Japan, two of the main charcoal manufacturing nations. The history of bamboo charcoal in China can be traced back to Chuzhou Fu Zhi, during the Ming dynasty of the late 15th century; and subsequently, in the Qing dynasty. China's southern provinces provide up to 90 per cent of the world's demand for the product – unsurprising in light of China's ancient and extensive uses of bamboo.
Bamboo charcoal is made of bamboo plant parts (such as culms, branches, and roots) five years or older and burned inside an oven at temperatures over 800 up to 1200 °C. A process called pyrolizing converts the bamboo into a sort of porous material with electromagnetic shielding and infrared emitting capacity. Moreover, with tremendous absorption capabilities, bamboo charcoal benefits environmental protection by reducing pollutant residue.
Remnants of the processing include environmentally stable residues such as particle, sawdust and thread. These residues, known as bamboo briquette charcoal, are formed by a series of procedures following the production of items such as bamboo chopsticks, mats and toothpicks.
Traditional uses of bamboo charcoal, in China and Japan, include its use as cooking fuel or drying tea. Increasingly in other Asian countries, bamboo charcoal is used in daily life, for example when cooking rice, or laying charcoal particles under floorboards to adjust indoor humidity. Bamboo charcoal is gaining recognition in the world's other regions – primarily where bamboo is an indigenous plant species, but also where sources are becoming more widely available (for example, in health stores or through online purchases).
Bamboo charcoal is nothing if not super-multifunctional: it purifies tap water; eliminates organic impurities and smells – by ionizing indoor spaces; preserves the odor and freshness of refrigerated produce; keeps your clothes and shoes (insoles included) dry and comfortable; and protects your TV, computer and other electronic devices from harmful radiation. It produces infrared rays, which create warmth, thereby promoting proper blood circulation, relaxation and renewal. Bamboo charcoal is a natural antibacterial and antifungal; and contains rich natural minerals such as potassium, magnesium, sodium and calcium.
Submerging bamboo charcoal in liquids provides a whole host of other beneficial outcomes: Bamboo charcoal in hot oil improves the taste and aroma of fried food – it cleans the oil as well. Slices of charcoal soaked in a pot of cooking rice will absorb chlorine, bad odor and toxic substance from the water. Lastly, how about a bamboo charcoal-filled bath? Its inherent minerals will melt into the bath, alkalize the water, smoothen skin, warm and soothe a sore body. What could be better?
Once you're done cooking, cleaning, washing, treating your water, and you've had a bath, break the bamboo charcoal into pieces and scatter it on your garden or mix it into the soil. Your plants will thank you.
Another byproduct of the pyrolizing process that distills leaves into bamboo charcoal, is bamboo vinegar. This liquid contains 400 different chemical compounds and can be applied for many purposes including cosmetics, insecticides, deodorants, food processing, and agriculture. Adding bamboo vinegar (and charcoal) to the diets of fish or poultry may increase their growth rates, while decreasing fat and increasing meat content.
Takesumi (or garam buluh) natural sea salt from east Bali is roasted inside organic bamboo sections, sealed with natural clay and heated in a traditional earth kiln. Cooling takes between seven to 28 days. Originally developed in ancient times by Korean monks and doctors as a medicinal remedy, bamboo sea salt neutralizes acidity and naturally enhances the taste of food. It also acts as a strong anti-oxidant capable of effectively revitalizing body cells in a short time; and helps to improve general health.
In some of the world's regions (and spas), silica is touted as the ultimate anti-aging super-food. Bamboo extract, the richest known source of silica – containing over 70% organic silica, several times more potent than horsetail silica – has for years been marketed as a natural method to prevent premature ageing and preserve the skin's elasticity and youthful appearance. Its salutary properties include maintaining vascular and heart health; and supporting health of the nervous and glandular systems.
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A museum-worthy chair pays homage to Scandinavian tradition, in a contoured form that's surprisingly high-tech.
The Röhsska chair's apparent simplicity belies the year or so of intense research that went into perfecting its every line and angle. The design team produced hundreds of pencil sketches before making about<|fim_middle|>, they are based on digitally cut forms and fashioned out of laminated wood, curved to precise proportions.
All of this fine tuning produced a lightweight oak chair of surprising comfort. CKR broke with convention by making a seat pan that narrows from back to front rather than front to back. "That has been a no-no traditionally," says Koivisto. "It gives the chair more comfort, but also a certain neatness." The ones in the museum's café sport an added detail, with two circular holes cut from each chair's back or seat to represent the umlaut central to the visual identity of the Röhsska Museum, which has also added the chair to its permanent collection. And, for those who can't make it to Stockholm, Swedese has put the chair into production, offering it in a natural oak veneer, or finished in black or white lacquer, with a wooden or upholstered seat. | a dozen 1:1 scale models in paper, complete with joinery and detailing. From these, they developed a rough computer model, and tweaked it after sketching some more and testing wooden prototypes. Once the digital model was finalized, the fabrication process became simple. "Swedese is quite advanced at computer-assisted milling," Koivisto says. The chassis alone would have been impossible to replicate using traditional methods: too many of the pieces – the legs and the subtly twisting crossbar that supports the back – meet at gentle curves, with precise joinery that deviates just a shade from the perpendicular. While the seat pan and the back were not computer milled | 135 |
Getting Physicians Involved in Digital Health
by MDisrupt Guest Author | Nov 22, 2021 | Digital Health, Commercialization, Healthcare, Healthtech
Meet Ben Schwartz, MD, an orthopedic surgeon who's dived into digital health.
Dr. Schwartz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgical and non-surgical treatment of hip and knee arthritis. He has extensive experience in digital health and serves as a chief innovation officer for Healent, an early-stage healthcare technology company. He also holds mentorship positions with incubators and accelerators, as well as advisory roles. He's a prominent voice on LinkedIn and other social media platforms.
The Promise of Technology
MDisrupt: What got you interested in digital health?
Ben Schwartz: I had a pretty traditional practice for the first 10 years of my career. I've always been fascinated by computers and gadgets and new ways of doing things. About two or three years ago, I became aware of this whole world of digital health, which was maturing. We have this healthcare system that doesn't work in a lot of ways. We have technology that works in other aspects of our lives, but we're not really utilizing it well in healthcare. How do we adopt technology in healthcare to make things better?
MDisrupt: You're a top voice on LinkedIn and your posts really get the conversation started. What impact do you think you've had?
Ben Schwartz: When I started to become interested in this, I was your traditional orthopedic private practice surgeon outside of a major metropolitan area. I didn't necessarily come across people in digital health. LinkedIn became a great way to open doors.
MDisrupt: You wrote, "Big tech doesn't need healthcare. Does healthcare need big tech?" What's your answer?
Ben Schwartz: I don't think healthcare necessarily needs big tech. We know healthcare needs to do a better job incorporating technology, because we lag behind other industries. I do think big tech has the potential to address a lot of issues in healthcare, from an access as well as a technological standpoint. You're talking about some of the biggest, most resource-rich companies in the world and one of the biggest problems we're facing, not just in this country, but in the entire world.
Google and Apple have shown interest in healthcare. Whether that persists I don't know. The clinics that Apple supposedly was trying to open up were really fascinating—it's disappointing to hear that maybe that didn't work. Amazon is doing their typical approach of starting slowly and testing use cases and gradually building.
"Digital health tools are coming"
MDisrupt: What kind of trends are you seeing among your colleagues around innovation in healthcare?
Ben Schwartz: There are definitely pockets of physicians who are very innovation-minded. And then you have more traditional physicians who are just so busy that when they hear about technology and innovation, they roll their eyes and equate it with the EMR that's just going to make their lives more complicated. Or they think that it's hard to prove the use case or the value. But more and more we're seeing physicians who are entrepreneurial who are either going to come up with their own solutions or work with companies who embrace solutions. I think that's going to become the norm.
And if you are a physician who's resistant to technology or innovation, now is the time to reconsider. Because artificial intelligence is coming, these health tools are coming. Patients are going to want them, health systems are going to start embracing them. The future may belong to physicians who are more innovative and entrepreneurial and embrace these things.
Consult clinicians early and often
MDisrupt: Say you were at dinner with a digital health entrepreneur, and they ask, "What do I need to consider to get my product to market?" What would you tell them?
Ben Schwartz: It's a matter of addressing true pain points. If you don't have experience in real-world healthcare, you may say, "Oh, I have this great product that addresses this pain point." But if you don't understand how healthcare is actually delivered, there are barriers you may<|fim_middle|> the doctor-patient relationship first
MDisrupt: Tell us how you turned from practicing physician to physician-entrepreneur.
Arti Thangudu: I completed my endocrinology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. When I graduated, I landed my dream job as an attending physician at the largest endocrinology private practice in the world. I had tons of patients and was seeing more than 30 a day.
I came into medicine to take care of people, and I chose endocrinology because it's very relationship-based. But with 30-plus patients a day, that relationship is broken down. I thought, "Is this what I see myself doing for the rest of my life?"
In this fee-for-service model, doctors get rewarded for seeing more patients. The quality of care does not get rewarded. Better-quality care takes more time. And it's not what the healthcare system wants us to do. The incentives are for us to see more patients and order more tests because that brings more money into the system.
I just wasn't about that. And so I started my practice, Complete Medicine, which strives to break down the barriers to healthcare that I saw in the insurance-based model.
MDisrupt: What is your clinic trying to solve?
Arti Thangudu: The breakdown of the relationship between physician and patient and the lack of pricing transparency. For example, you go to a doctor and you have no idea how much you're going to pay or how much your insurance is going to cover. And you get a bill two weeks later, another bill two months later, another bill three months later. And they're all way higher than you expected. My practice is membership-based. Patients have unlimited visits. They can call me, they can text me, they can email me between visits. We can do virtual visits, we can do phone visits.
And our prices are transparent. The patient knows on day one how much they're going to pay. We have negotiated cash pricing on labs and imaging. Patients can use insurance if they want to, but our prices are usually about one-tenth of what they would be with insurance. And there are no surprise bills.
The patients have better outcomes when they're working with a physician they can trust and lean on and reach out to when they're having trouble. So with my diabetes patients, we've had stellar outcomes—lots of patients coming off insulin, reducing their need for medication, just getting overall healthier, because good care delivers good outcomes.
Lifestyle medicine: caring for the whole patient
MDisrupt: What is lifestyle medicine?
Arti Thangudu: Lifestyle medicine integrates evidence-based nutrition, exercise, management of stress, sleep hygiene, cessation of bad habits. When I was in private practice, I noticed that people weren't getting better. As an endocrinologist, I knew that nutrition and diabetes go hand in hand. During my endocrinology fellowship, nutritional training, for me, was 30 minutes with the dietician. That is insufficient for any doctor, especially somebody trying to call themselves a diabetes expert.
I realized that if I was going to create a more patient-centered practice, nutrition had to play a big part. And so I got certified in nutrition. And I also got board-certified in lifestyle medicine. These are all such important things that are bypassed by traditional medical training. When you can teach a patient why they should make lifestyle changes, and can be there to support them, they're much more likely to make the changes and get themselves to better health.
A life-changing digital health tool
MDisrupt: How do you incorporate digital health tools into lifestyle medicine for your patients?
Arti Thangudu: The majority of my patients have diabetes. We use continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). And it has been fantastic. With these CGM devices, we can see the patient's blood sugar in real time. So I can see exactly what their blood sugars have been doing all day, and they can too. And they don't have to use a fingerstick anymore.
Studies have shown the more times a patient takes a blood sugar, the better control they have, but more importantly, the better quality of life they have. And so now with these CGM systems, they can input what they ate. You can see exactly how foods, exercise, and sleep affect them and the patient gets real-time feedback.
I have informally studied my own patients. This is not a randomized controlled study. But I did a small study on patients whose intervention was continuous glucose monitoring and lifestyle coaching. And those patients dropped their hemoglobin A1c by 2% after three months. That's like a 50% reduction in their risk of complications from diabetes. It's also cost-effective. Every 2% somebody decreases their A1c, it saves the healthcare system at least $4,000 per year—although it could be much more than that. And in that little study, 75% of my patients who were taking insulin were off of insulin by the end.
It's a huge improvement in quality of life, health, and cost. Can you imagine using this little tool, and then you go from four shots of insulin a day to none, just by changing your lifestyle? That's really motivating.
Making digital health better
MDisrupt: What are some of the biggest challenges in digital health?
Arti Thangudu: One is the evidence base. There are a lot of at-home lab tests, or testing that you can order online direct-to-consumer. They say they're evidence-based, but then when somebody who's a physician or scientist reads that evidence, they can recognize that it's not at all evidence-based.
A lot of healthtech products are done in a silo and the physician is practicing in a silo. There's no connection between the patient's physician and the technology. And physicians don't know how to interpret the data given to the patient from these tech solutions. If the physician can't help interpret the data, it makes the patient lose trust.
If there's a solution that wants to be really big, we need to get the patient's physicians on board. Or the tech companies need to have a physician that they can send patients to who understands that tech. If we work together as physicians and a digital health team, we can make these products all the more robust and meaningful for patients. Digital health has so much potential—we can't alienate doctors from it, because it's the future. We, as physicians, have to get on board, and we have to make these digital tools usable by both patients and physicians. We can do so much together.
MDisrupt: What is your dream digital health tool for lifestyle medicine?
Arti Thangudu: If we could integrate the continuous glucose monitor plus our patients' dietary and exercise logs, and then create an AI-sourced daily feedback model for them, supported by a health coach or nurse and into the clinical model—with the physician in that same team—that would be amazing for patients with diabetes. I know there are tools getting pretty close to that, but it seems like still there's a bit of limitation with the physician being part of the team.
Doctors and patients as allies
MDisrupt: What will the doctor-patient relationship look like in 10 years?
Arti Thangudu: My hope is that we, as a community, recognize the value of that relationship. And we as patients and physicians fight to get it back, because doctors and patients are on the same side.
Patients feel frustrated. They're rushed through their appointment and they blame the doctor because that's the person in front of them. We need to take a step back and say, "Well, the system is making this doctor have to see 35 patients a day to keep their office open."
If that same doctor could be in a situation where they saw 12 patients a day, would they be able to deliver better care? The answer, 99.9% of the time is, absolutely. I'll tell you a story. I consult for a company that takes care of retired police and fire. I have more time to take care of these patients because it is not an insurance-based clinic.
I saw a patient for hypothyroidism and pre-diabetes. After I spent 20 minutes with her, taking a really thorough history, she said, "Doctor, I have to tell you something. You've seen me before." And I was like, "Really? When?" And she said, "In your old clinic. It was really rushed—I must've spent three minutes with you. I never went back because the experience was so bad." I was horrified! I said, "I hope I can make it up to you." She said, "You already have. I recognize that you were put in a bad situation. Now I'm really excited to be on this journey with you."
The same doctor can be put in a bad situation or a good situation, and that's going to affect the care they provide. And so for things to improve in the future, the system really, really needs to change. We as doctors and patients need to recognize that the system isn't necessarily helping us and maybe move outside of the system until the system decides to catch up. And really be our own advocates.
How Precision Medicine Can Transform Healthcare
by MDisrupt Guest Author | Sep 17, 2021 | Healthcare, Digital Health
Meet Bernard Esquivel, MD, PhD,
a leader in precision medicine.
Dr. Esquivel is a clinical immunologist-allergist and international business leader with expertise in developing new markets in genomics and precision medicine. He's the founder and president of the Latin American Association of Personalized Medicine, ALAMP.
A passion for precision medicine
MDisrupt: Tell us how you turned your passion for precision medicine into a career.
Bernard Esquivel: During my medical training, I learned about the role our genetic information can play in influencing disease development. Once I started practicing medicine, I tried to start testing my patients, and understanding their genes, and then find a way to implement that into my workflow.
That's when I noticed that, number one, it was very hard to find [genetic] tests. Number two, it was very hard to access the information needed to understand and clinically implement decisions based on that information. And number three, my colleagues thought that I was talking about Star Wars or some dark science.
So, facing those barriers, back in 2014 a colleague of mine and I founded the Latin American Association of Personalized Medicine (ALAMP). The aim was to share knowledge to foster the implementation of precision medicine.
I interacted with a lot of key opinion leaders (KOLs) globally from different fields of precision medicine. And I learned how they were implementing precision medicine, pharmacogenomics, cancer molecular testing, health wearables, and so on. Long story short, for the last 12 years I've been 100% into precision medicine, to find a way to bring these fantastic new tools closer to the patients.
Precision vs. personalized medicine
MDisrupt: How do you define precision medicine, and how do you see it as different from personalized medicine?
Bernard Esquivel: If we use the definition that cancer.gov has for precision medicine, it's a form of medicine that uses information about a person's own genes or proteins to prevent, diagnose, or treat diseases. But I think there are missing parts to this definition. One of them is "predict." That's where I believe precision medicine is heading: to predict, by using data from patients, subpopulations, larger groups, and N-of-1s, and using new technology such as machine learning, to predict how a patient will respond.
Also, precision medicine is not only about genetic information anymore. For example, there are different "omics"—metabolomics, epigenomics, nutrigenomics, proteomics, and also the social determinants of health that are crucial as well. Personalized medicine is specific to the patient.
Getting precision medicine adopted
MDisrupt: What are some obstacles to a widespread adoption of precision medicine?
Bernard Esquivel: The first barrier is the way we run clinical trials. We need to continue following an evidence-based approach, meaning we need to show clinical validity, clinical utility, clinical actionability, and so on. But precision medicine is unique because you may be talking about a single individual with a lot of data points.
The second barrier is about implementation and clinical actionability. For example, in pharmacogenomics, some genetic variants of CYP450 enzymes may impact how the patient will respond to certain medications. You need to take that to the next level: "What can I do next? Is there any other option for that patient? Are there clinical guidelines to help me to customize the dose for that specific patient?" That's clinical actionability.
The third barrier is, precision medicine needs to be user-friendly for the provider as part of our day-to-day tools. If we don't implement precision medicine data sets into the clinical workflow, it's going to be a hard stop.
And last but not least is cost-effectiveness. We need to show that it makes sense to invest in the molecular testing and technological platforms that we need.
MDisrupt: When do you see us being able to bring all that information together to give an individualized view of the patient?
Bernard Esquivel: Within the next five years. I think we are getting there in terms of connectivity and data management. The milestone for the next five years is going to be about ethics—how those corporations are going to be managing, handling, and protecting your information as a patient.
Pharmacogenomics (PGx) in precision medicine
MDisrupt: What's the ideal implementation of PGx in the health care delivery model?
Bernard Esquivel: Pharmacogenomics is a fantastic example of how precision medicine has evolved. One of the barriers has been the lack of standardization. We need to be sure that our [variant] coverage is as similar as possible in order to compare apples to apples.
The other one is about how you interpret that data, the phenotyping calls. How are you calling [a particular] genetic variant and what are the clinical implications? Several organizations are doing outstanding work trying to tackle those problems. And I strongly believe that champions of pharmacogenetics are and will continue to be the pharmacists.
PGx success
MDisrupt: Is there an example of a health system that has been successful in implementing a PGx program?
Bernard Esquivel: Yes, several. St Jude's Hospital has been a pioneer in implementing PGx into the electronic medical record and having expert pharmacists help other providers implement it. Also Mayo Clinic with its center for individualized medicine.
The Netherlands is a fascinating example of a countrywide PGx implementation. They use a single electronic medical record for the entire country. They already have a specific PGx piece that will follow the patient wherever they go. They're publishing data on how they are saving money countrywide by using pharmacogenomics.
How digital health innovators can improve precision medicine
MDisrupt: When you think about precision medicine, what could digital health innovators do more of and what are they not doing enough of?
Bernard Esquivel: Number one will be having a smooth workflow in terms of integration. Then, once you've got all those data sets, how are you going to start organizing that information? You need to allow new technologies such as machine learning to start making predictive models, then [integrate] that information with genomics, microbiome, exposure, behaviors, clinical tests, even patient contributed data. And then find ways to connect all that to clinical information and deliver it to the final user. I know it sounds hard, but many people are working on this right now.
MDisrupt: What advice would you give a founder interested in precision medicine solutions?
Bernard Esquivel: Have the right experts working with you. If you don't make that investment at the beginning, it's going to be way more expensive "learning during the flight."
With the right team on board, I recommend three pillars: Number one, the regulatory landscape—look into the regulatory requirements, talk about your idea with the regulatory agency.
Then, invest in developing the right evidence behind your product. And number three is clinical actionability: You can go-to-market with the minimal viable product, but you need to always be thinking of how this information will trigger action from the clinical standpoint.
Healthcare's future
MDisrupt: What do you think the health system is going to look like in 10 years?
Bernard Esquivel: We know that the way we are spending money in healthcare is not working. So everything will change into value-based care and precision medicine will play a critical role there.
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Overly White Genetic Databases = Decades More Health Disparities
by Ruby Gadelrab | Sep 14, 2021 | Healthcare
MDisrupt CEO and founder Ruby Gadelrab on how more inclusive genetic databases can reduce health disparities and bring precision medicine to everyone.
The precision medicine problem no one talks about
Precision medicine has long been a promise of the The Human Genome Project (HGP). Humans are 99.9% genetically similar, but it is the 0.1% difference that holds the key to the causes and potential cures of our diseases. The goal of the HGP was that by building genetic databases large enough to allow scientists to see the patterns and variations in the 0.1% difference in our genetics, we could give healthcare providers "immense new powers to treat, prevent, and cure disease" through precision medicine (pharmacogenetics, cancer screening and diagnostics, and much more). However, nearly 20 years later, this promise of better diagnostics and personalized therapeutics is only a reality for those of European descent. That's because most of the world's genetic databases consist primarily of genomes from people of European descent – and yet we know that individuals of other ancestries suffer from certain genetic diseases at a much higher prevalence.
So, how did we get here?
3 reasons genetic databases are biased
First, the genome studies conducted that led to building the first genetic databases, the genome-wide association studies (GWAS) were done in the United States and, to a lesser extent, in Europe. A 2009 analysis of the GWAS studies showed that 96% of participants were of European descent.
Second, recruitment of participants in scientific research is notoriously difficult. The faster researchers recruit, enroll, and consent participants, the faster they get the data and can publish. Participants in the GWAS studies were mostly volunteers who lived near well-funded academic institutions, and who had the motivation and the means to travel to those institutions. This resulted in the study populations not being representative of the diversity of the US population. Very few institutions tried or were able to build trust with underserved and underrepresented populations in order to successfully enroll them in the studies. The majority of the studies were conducted by scientists who identified as white. In fact, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), only 7% of all NIH R01 Grants were awarded to Black American and Latinx scientists.
During the GWAS era, I worked as the head of international marketing for Affymetrix (now Thermo Fisher Scientific). Affymetrix was a leading manufacturer of microarrays, the technology used to conduct GWAS research. Even back then, we were concerned about the European bias in genetic studies, so my team and I spent 2009 to 2012 traveling around the world meeting with ministers of health and major research institutions, encouraging them to fund and build genetic databases representative of their own populations. Some of these initiatives did eventually take off—notable examples include The Saudi Genome Program, H3Africa and the China Genome Project.
Third, over the last five years, new types of genetic databases emerged from the private sector. More than 26 million people purchased direct-to-consumer genetic tests. While these products have done wonders for accessibility of genetic information, they are also cost-prohibitive for underserved populations and sold by companies that are primarily US-based. This has resulted in new genetic mega-databases that, once again, are biased to people of European descent.
Private sector solutions
Individuals of African descent are highly underrepresented in genetic databases and yet genetic diversity in Africa is higher than any other region in the world. What's more, African populations have the highest burden of disease due to Africa's complex population history; large variations in diet; climate; and elevated exposure to infectious disease.
To their credit, some private sector genetic testing companies have tried to address this gaping disparity in genetic databases.
23andMe had the right idea and tried to address the problem through The African Genetics Project, which sought to recruit and provide detailed ancestry results to 23andMe customers of African descent.
The Nigeria-based company 54Gene is also seeking to equalize precision medicine by creating the world's largest biobank of African genomes, which will be used to build the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics.
Even so, we have made only marginal improvements in the diversity of our genetic databases. In 2020, a study conducted under the H3Africa Consortium showed that sequencing 426 individuals from 13 African countries resulted in the discovery of over three million novel genetic variants. This implies that we haven't even scratched the surface of discovering the clinically important variants from those of African and other non-European descent.
5 ways to address health disparities in precision medicine
So what can be done to address the critical issue of underrepresentation in genetic databases? Here are the key areas that I believe will lead to change:
1. Proactive recruiting.
Genetic researchers should be proactively recruiting underrepresented populations for future studies. This will require some non-traditional methods of recruitment into the studies,including engaging key community stakeholders and building trust in historically mistreated and underrepresented minority populations. Initiatives must also include community outreach and education (e.g., the creation of multilingual recruitment materials). Without this, there is no way we can make precision medicine equitable.
2. Do the right studies.
A continued and concerted effort is needed to conduct studies that address specific underrepresented populations, similar to the methodology in the H3Africa study mentioned above. We must take a systematic approach to ensure that the entire global population's genetics are appropriately and proportionately represented in genetic databases.
3. Create incentives.
Government funding agencies must build incentives for those who are recruiting and researching diverse cohorts. This includes the rebalancing of research funding for minority scientists.
4. Increase private sector investment in minority founders.
Important efforts to build non-Eurocentric genetic databases may actually come from the private sector, similar to the approaches that 23andMe and 54Gene are taking. However, implementing this on a larger scale would require a significantly increased level of investment into Black American and Latinx company founders, who received only 2.6% of all VC investments in 2020.
5. Build diverse leadership.
Both academia and the private sector must actively recruit diverse leadership teams—not just as entry-level and mid-level managers, but also in leadership roles, in the C-suite, and on boards of directors. Diverse teams are better at decision making, better at brainstorming, and better at creating products that represent a bigger proportion of the population.
We must do better
In 2020 and 2021, the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and several other Black Americans, along with hate crimes against Black and Asian communities—and in conjunction with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic—have shone a spotlight on systemic racial disparities and inequities, which are also inherent in our healthcare system. European bias in genetic databases has huge implications for the health of individuals of non-European descent. It has the potential to contribute to decades of health disparities if we continue down this path. Without the changes outlined above, the genetic data we use to create the next generation of diagnostics, disease risk assessments, and therapeutic interventions will continue to make precision medicine available only to those of European descent. If we don't address this now, history will hold us accountable.
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Science Entrepreneurs | not have considered. It's important to make sure your solution really can be incorporated into a workflow. And how do you prove return on investment? How do you monetize it?
These are the things you want to figure out early on. A great way to do that is incorporate people who have real-world experience early on in the process. Start building your clinical team early on so you don't get too far down the road in the wrong direction and have to start over.
MDisrupt: Bridging that gap can be pretty difficult.
Ben Schwartz: It's a challenge. Most physicians are not on an island where they can make unilateral decisions. So how do you incorporate it into a hospital, or a health system, a physician practice, and get everybody on board? If there's one person who puts up resistance, that can table the whole thing. There's not an easy answer. It's a challenge that digital health companies face and that's why often they go to an employer or a payer, because it's easier to make traction there.
We need physicians involved and using these products. At the end of the day, a lot of times physicians or patients are the end users, but they're not necessarily seen as the way forward for these ideas to really gain traction and be viable.
The growing network of physician innovators
MDisrupt: Can you describe the doctor innovator phenotype?
Ben Schwartz: They are people who aren't satisfied with the status quo. But rather than just decrying the challenges or feeling burnt out, they think, "There's a problem, let's figure out a way to solve it. Maybe I can design my own solution, maybe I can partner with somebody who's developing a solution." Those people are out there—on Twitter, on LinkedIn, at hackathons. They're doing advisory work and they're joining digital health companies.
MDisrupt: Is that phenotype fostered in medical school?
Ben Schwartz: The current generation of doctors in medical school are very tech savvy. They are learning about this stuff in medical school. I get so many young medical students or residents who reach out to me and say, I have an interest in this, how do I get involved? Which is great to see because that's really going to help adoption. You're going to have people who are innately willing to embrace this, with the medical background to guide the development of these solutions.
What's essential to a health innovation?
MDisrupt: When you look at a new health product, how do you evaluate what's important?
Ben Schwartz: Number one, does the health product really bring something new to the table? Does it solve a problem? Does it bring something that's clinically relevant, clinically validated? Is it something that can be easily incorporated into a workflow, as opposed to a piece of technology that's making things more complicated? To me, the best technology is elegant, it works in the background, or it integrates very seamlessly into what you're already doing. And then it really makes meaningful change.
And again, unfortunately with the reality of our system, there's got to be some eye towards return on investment and how do you make sure that this is something you can incorporate and it's not cost-prohibitive or bring something to the table from a value standpoint.
MDisrupt: Do you see a lot of positive headlines around the pandemic having helped to bolster digital health?
Ben Schwartz: My concern is that as we—hopefully—move to a post-pandemic environment, [we examine] Did we go too far towards telehealth? I worry that there's an overcorrection. There are certain things that telehealth or virtual solutions aren't going to be able to address. And some patients really do want that traditional doctor-patient relationship. It doesn't have to be for everything, and maybe healthcare technology and digital health can replace some of the inefficient, expensive things we're doing. But at the end of the day, the doctor-patient relationship is at the core of healthcare.
Top innovative US health systems leading the way
MDisrupt: You wrote, "If you're developing a tech-enabled healthcare solution and counting on physicians to embrace it, this issue should be front and center in your product design and go-to-market strategy." MDisrupt is connecting innovators with clinical experts. Do you see health innovators trying to get clinical early adopters to use the technology before it's out there?
Ben Schwartz: You have to find the individuals willing to embrace it. And there is, as far as I know, no central resource of a list of hospitals, health systems, physicians that are open to this kind of thing. And there are so many companies out there—the same people can't be trying to adopt 50 different tools because they're known as more forward-thinking. So I think it's coming, I think it's slow. I think hospitals and health systems are realizing that they have to get on board with healthcare technology and innovation. I don't think they know exactly yet how best to do that. Some of the more innovative health systems like Stanford, Intermountain Healthcare, Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic will really be the leaders on that. And then it will diffuse out to the rest of the system.
Digital tools supporting traditional healthcare
MDisrupt: What is your dream digital health tool for orthopedics?
Ben Schwartz: Orthopedics is procedure-focused. A lot of the innovation happens [around] surgical robots, or tools and equipment that we can use in the operating room. We're seeing a shift towards value-based care. Hip and knee replacements are so commonplace and cost, particularly Medicare, a lot of money. We're understanding that we have to do a better job of preparing patients for surgery, making sure they're healthy enough for surgery, and making sure they understand the process of recovery. I think we are going to see educational tools like we're trying to build with Healent. I think we're going to see post-operative remote patient monitoring tools so that we can keep a close enough eye on patients to identify a problem and intervene earlier.
I think we will see more innovation outside the operating room in orthopedics as we see more adoption of value-based care. It's about preparing people for treatment and also supporting them afterward. Digital health can fill that void.
MDisrupt: What does a doctor-patient relationship look like today? And what will it look like in the future?
Ben Schwartz: It gets frustrating sometimes to hear about how so-called traditional physicians are really bad at their job. If you're outside that system, it's easy to throw stones. But there are people on the front lines fighting these battles and doing the best they can within the system.
The doctor-patient relationship has been eroded over the last 20 years by things like EMRs, increasing administrative hoops to jump through, declining reimbursement, and increasing overhead. That doesn't get enough attention from digital health—can we build tools to [bolster] that doctor-patient relationship? Whether it's through documentation, natural language processing, or a better EMR, it would be great to see more of those tools come to light. Let's build tools that really support what works about traditional healthcare, restore that doctor-patient relationship and focus on those physicians that are willing to evolve and be agents of change.
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6 Big Themes from HLTH 2021
by Mona Schreiber | Nov 2, 2021 | Digital Health, Healthcare
Our team chose HLTH 2021 as our first conference to attend since the pandemic began. It was a fantastic experience—here are 6 big takeaways.
Practicing clinicians need to be here
What's the easiest way to get a digital health solution adopted into clinical practice? Solve a real challenge, integrate seamlessly into the clinical workflow, and enhance both patient and clinician experience (we're taking "Do no patient harm" as a given). This might sound like a lot to strive for, but all these elements are essential. We noticed that the majority of panels and conversations at HLTH were among entrepreneurs and CXOs. While medical expertise was showcased, we didn't hear from many practicing clinicians who see patients day in and day out about their perspectives on these trends and solutions. We at MDisrupt know that involving clinicians early and often in your healthcare solution yields better and faster adoption. So let's stop discussing healthcare in silos and make sure all stakeholders have a seat at the table and a voice in the process of digital health development. We're all united in addressing the same challenges.
Health equity is on everyone's mind
New health care delivery models like telemedicine are here to stay—entrepreneurs at HLTH made that very clear. Many top payers have even announced virtual-care-specific plans to be launching soon. That's great for those with reliable internet connection who know how to use technology. But conversations among entrepreneurs and payers revolved around how to reach those who haven't been reached yet, to enable a more inclusive experience. This included discussions on payment models beyond self-pay and ways to reduce barriers to health literacy based on socio-economic background. From our perspective, the conversations around health equity are important—but now it's time to move beyond conversation and into action.
Implementing available solutions into the current system is hard
Right now, consumers have access to a plethora of digital health solutions. But there's a huge gap between what consumers can access and what actually gets used and is clinically useful in the healthcare setting. Furthermore, the consumer/patient experience becomes very disjointed once they bring digital health solutions to healthcare providers with no knowledge or experience of these solutions. Often the potential health outcomes and the ROI of the solution are not clear. The current solution for this is that the big players in healthcare like to test solutions with 'Pilots" However the term "death by pilot" was heard a lot during HLTH. Our favorite quote came from Chrissy Farr's interview with Alan Lotvin MD, who is EVP of CVS Health; he said, "Big companies in healthcare like to torture small companies."
Payers, providers, health systems, and employers all agree that we need a better system of vetting evidence based digital health solutions. How do we solve this? At MDisrupt, we believe that missing from our industry is a unified standards system for digital health to assess the real-world clinical performance of these products. We intend to focus on this monumental challenge over the next few years.
Healthcare's tech shift was super-accelerated by the pandemic
This was the first conference we've attended where a testing protocol was implemented at the conference. Every single person who attended had to be tested. And we have to credit HLTH, as the process was relatively fast and efficient. Deployment happened through an app, human guides helped us through the process, and an onsite testing system delivered results to us in 20 minutes via our apps. This is a demonstration of just how far we have come in digital health in just two years. It showed us that we can bring lab testing closer to the consumer at scale, we can make it more efficient and more convenient, we can take care of people where they live and where they work. Now that we know it can be done, imagine if this could be applied to all areas of healthcare!
Mental health is no longer an afterthought
The pandemic changed the way we think and talk about mental health. Treatment and services for conditions that were once stigmatized, with care available primarily for severe cases, are now becoming part of the norm. . Leaders in mental and behavioral health came together at HLTH to discuss improving delivery models, like telemedicine; integrating mental health practices into a complete healthcare plan, and, best of all,making these changes mainstream. There's still a long way to go in reaching the masses, but it was clear that technology can make it happen.
The need for human connection is so real
As we registered for HLTH, we were asked to choose a wristband that signaled how you wanted to be greeted:
Green bands signaled that you were ok with hugs and handshakes
Yellow bands signaled that you preferred fist elbow bumps
Red bands signaled a no touch-greeting.
By the end of the first day, the basket of green bands was completely empty, with the majority of us selecting them. After two grueling pandemic years—in which many of us have been in lockdown and seen the suffering and loss of many people close to us—it was clear how much we all needed human contact. There was a lot of welcome hugging and handshaking as folks who hadn't seen each other for over two years reconnected. The unspoken feeling between us was that we are all in this together, and that we are the changemakers for a better future.
To quote this year's HLTH motto: "Dear Future, we are coming for you."
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At MDisrupt, we believe that the most impactful health products should make it market quickly. We connect digital health innovators to the healthcare industry experts and scientists they need to responsibly accelerate product development, commercialization, adoption, and scale.
Our experts span the healthcare continuum and can assist with all stages of health product development: This includes regulatory, clinical studies and evidence generation, payor strategies, commercialization, and channel strategies. If you are building a health product, talk to us.
How 23andMe's Acquisition of Lemonaid Health Changes Personalized Healthcare
by Ruby Gadelrab | Oct 25, 2021 | Healthcare
MDisrupt CEO and founder Ruby Gadelrab on why the combination of the two companies is so promising.
Integrating genetics into primary care—for real
On Friday, 23andMe announced its acquisition of Lemonaid Health, the telehealth upstart and drug-delivery service, "in a bid to make its personalized genetics approach part of patients' primary care," stated Fortune.
Between 2014 and 2017, I worked at 23andMe as VP of commercial marketing. It was there that I learned the principles of consumerized healthcare. Everyone in the company had a maniacal focus on the consumer experience. Every decision we made as an executive team was through the lens of "How does this positively impact the consumer experience?"
The acquisition of Lemonaid Health is a bold move by 23andMe. I believe that it is rooted in adding value to the consumer experience and has the potential to change the way we approach primary care.
What makes the 23andMe and Lemonaid acquisition so interesting?
Mastering consumer engagement
23andMe has mastered consumer engagement. It was one of the first companies to make genetic information simple and accessible to consumers and to demonstrate that individuals were willing to pay for information on both health and ancestry, with over 11 million consumers buying the tests. 23andMe was the first company to get FDA authorization to sell genetic tests directly to consumers without clinicians being involved in the process. And the company did a fantastic job of communicating the information in reports in a simple and engaging way. Furthermore, they engaged consumers in research, with an over 85% consent rate.
Clinicians are a core part of consumer healthcare
During my time at 23andMe, as consumers became more interested in the health reports that 23andMe provided, they started to take them to their healthcare providers to discuss. The problem was, most healthcare providers had no idea what the report was or what its clinical utility might be. Further, healthcare providers had no time to try and make sense of it in a 20-minute visit. This broke the consumer experience and made it difficult for the valuable information in the 23andMe report to be actionable within our current healthcare system. One of my roles was to create a "23andMe for Medical Professionals" program in an effort to educate clinical early adopters on what the reports meant.
Consumers taking their reports to their healthcare providers created frustration everywhere. Consumers were frustrated that valuable genomic data in their 23andMe report was not taken seriously by their healthcare providers. Healthcare providers were frustrated that they were receiving data outside the standard of care that they did not know how to use or have the right infrastructure to integrate into their patients' care. The company was frustrated because the healthcare providers' reactions and underutilization of the 23andMe report ruined their consumers' experience.
This issue underscores the importance of involving healthcare providers early and often as digital health innovations are built and deployed—something that's an essential pillar of our work at MDisrupt.
Genetic information is useful both clinically and personally, and yet traditional healthcare is about ten years behind medical genomics research. This can be attributed to the perceived lack of clinical utility for many genetic tests on the market as well as the "two-year problem." This is a problem of economics and the ROI of genetic testing. Whoever pays for preventive genetic testing doesn't get the benefit of it, because people change employers and providers at least every two years.
Post-COVID-19 pandemic, health systems have even less incentive to take an interest in genomics. These days, they have bigger problems: making up the revenue they lost during the pandemic and taking care of the patients whose medical treatment got delayed in the pandemic.
23andMe has the right idea. The only way to create an incredible consumer experience, and to make genomics part of the decision-making process in healthcare, is to own the pipes that can deliver true healthcare—meaning bringing healthcare providers into the process.
This does two things. First, it gives consumers a place to go to discuss their healthcare, genomic data included. Second, it allows a genetic testing company to deliver additional health services to its consumers (i.e., their own telemedicine channel). Having clinicians as part of the genomics journey is the only way to improve the consumer/patient experience, and make genomics meaningful in healthcare.
Genomics + telemedicine + therapeutics = a new category of genomically powered healthcare
Interestingly, it is the combined efforts of two digital health companies and not a genomics company and a healthcare system that may be able to truly integrate genomics into healthcare.
And with 23andMe, it doesn't stop there. Remember that the company has made significant efforts and investments into therapeutics with a $300M investment and partnership with GSK in order to redefine the process of drug discovery and potentially get drugs to market faster.
This is why the acquisition of Lemonaid Health by 23andMe is so fascinating. 23andMe, with its genomics data, consumer engagement, therapeutics efforts, provider network, and telemedicine platform can potentially become the path to truly individualized clinical care. We'll be watching closely to see what happens next with this new category of genomically-powered healthcare.
Using Digital Health Tools to Strengthen the Doctor-Patient Relationship
by MDisrupt Guest Author | Oct 15, 2021 | Digital Health, Healthcare
Meet Arti Thangudu, MD, an endocrinologist pioneering a new model of patient care.
Dr. Thangudu is a triple board-certified physician and endocrinology, diabetes, and thyroid specialist at Complete Medicine. She takes an evidence-based approach to care, focusing on the patient and their lifestyle, and uses a membership-based model of practice.
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Do you ever think that preaching needs to feel more like a conversation?
Dr. Mike Jackson thinks so too.
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Dr. Jackson was a Master Class leader at the 2018 National Festival of Young Preachers, where he gave the presentation, "Hey Church, Let's Preach!" In his class, he used several sources to talk about a perfect storm brewing in our culture which presents significant challenges to preaching and offered a helpful solution. The following article is an abbreviated summary of his class.
This perfect storm is made up of the Troubling Winds of Postmodernism, The Crashing Waves of Secularism, and the Deafening Thunder of Pluralism.
"Our people seem to have lost their capacity to see and name God in the ordinary events of their everyday lives." As well as arguing that rising secularism has led to a loss of transcendence in churches, Jackson says that it seems to have blinded people to the work of God in the world. This leads to an uncomfortable question: "How is Christianity, and what we preach week in and week out, even relevant to people's lives?" He says preachers need to help their people develop "gospel eyes" to see God at work in the everyday world around them.
Dr. Jackson notes that the current age has created a significant crisis: mistrust of religion and loss of transcendence, yet there is still a "deep spiritual yearning" among people. "But there's a problem. We just have too much information coming in all the time. There are so many voices. They are so loud. There's so much noise all around. Which voice, or story, do we pay attention to? Which story do we allow to be the story that shapes who we are?" He says the church needs to carefully shape the stories we tell, and recognize that the church has "the greatest story ever told!".
So then how can we preach sermons that take seriously the needs and concerns of postmodernism, secularism, and pluralism, all while faithfully preaching the gospel in a way that will be truly heard?
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How have you seen God at work in light of the sermon?
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