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History of wireless telegraphy and broadcasting in Australia/Topical/Publications/Australian Radio History/Radio Nostalgia
RADIO NOSTALGIA in AUSTRALIA
Broadcasting demonstrations started with Walter Coxon in 1918 at the Perth Royal Show. He broadcast speech and music from one side of the showground to the other. Then Ernest Fisk from A.W.A. gave demonstrations to engineers in Sydney in 1919 and to politicians in Melbourne in 1920. The distances were around 500 yards. The Government started granting broadcasting licences in December 1922 (first was Charles MacLurcan with 2CM Sydney). The first broadcasting licences were issued to amateur operators. These radio pioneers were responsible for the development of broadcasting in Australia. Most stations started with one microphone and one 78 R.P.M. horn record player, (the microphone was placed in the horn), and sometimes a pianola. When a record finished, the announcer took out the needle, put in a new one, and then played the next record. Some stations also experimented with television (previously called ‘radiovision‘) from 1929. The first was 4CM in Brisbane, which was often viewed in Melbourne. They were granted Australia’s first television licence in 1935 (see separate article on pages 11, 12, and 13). Most of these licensed amateur broadcasters became the owners, managers, and engineers of the early commercial and pre ABC stations.
In 1923 the Government started issuing permanent broadcasting licenses to businesses, with an unusual type of receiver, following lobbying from A.W.A. and other receiver manufacturers. It was the “sealed set”. Receivers were sealed to receive only one station of your choice, and a licence fee was also paid to that station. The “sealed set” stations were 2SB/2BL and 2FC Sydney, 3AR and 3LO Melbourne, 5CL Adelaide, 6WF Perth, and 7ZL Hobart. This scheme only lasted one year, as many people worked out how to avoid the licence fee by modifying their sets to receive all stations, or learnt how to build their own receivers. In 1924 the Government established two classes of licences: “A” class financed by listeners licence fees, and “B” class financed by advertisements. “A” class licensees were allowed to use a small percentage of their on-air time for advertisements until 1932; however, 4QG Brisbane was the only station to take full advantage of this. The first “B” class licence was 2BE Sydney in 1924. However, it closed in 1929 due to financial difficulties. The oldest surviving “B” class licence is 2UE which started two months after 2BE. The licensees were one-off entrepreneurs at first. There was no program networking until 1929 when the Government granted the privately owned Australian Broadcasting Company a three year contract to program all “A” class stations. Various categories of “C” class licences were also proposed, including corporate and university stations. The Government also considered establishing a “C” class network to be leased for special event broadcasts. No “C” class licences were ever issued.
Unusual mobile radio stations were established in trains broadcasting throughout New South Wales (2XT 1925-1927), and Victoria (3YB 1931-1935). These trains usually operated on a one week schedule with five days broadcasting in each country town, and two days travelling and setting up, A salesman travelled ahead to arrange local advertisements to cover costs. They were licensed to broadcast at any location at least 2 miles from any Post Office, and 30 miles from other radio stations. The 1920s also saw A.M. stereo experiments in Perth, with 6WF using both a medium wave and a long wave transmitter. Listeners needed two receivers to hear stereo. Also in the 1920s, mono F.M. experiments were conducted in Sydney by A.W.A. station 2ME on short wave (9 MHz.). From 1927, A.W.A. experimented with regular short wave broadcasts to the United Kingdom. These broadcasts became “Australia Calling” and later “Radio Australia”. Each broadcast started with a kookaburra laugh. Radio Australia became part of the A.B.C. in 1939.
In 1932, Parliament created the Australian Broadcasting Commission, being given the power to collect news, publish journals, and to take over the staff and assets of the commercial operation Australian Broadcasting Company. On the 1st July 1932, the A.B.C. came into existence, taking over the ownership of all “A” class stations. From then on, the “A” class stations ceased airing commercials. Funding came from compulsory listener licence fees until the 1970s, when the Government took over financial responsibility. Press agencies argued that the A.B.C. should only entertain people; not take over the newspaper’s news role. However, the A.B.C. was allowed to set up its own news department in 1936. During WWII, when the commercial stations did little to increase their own news-gathering, the A.B.C. news service developed further. In 1941 the A.B.C. adopted “Advance Australia Fair” as their news theme (replaced with Charles Williams’ “Majestic Fanfare” in 1952). Most people now consider A.B.C. news to be the most believable in Australia.
In 1936, A.W.A. established broadcasting station 9MI on the M/V Kanimbla. This cargo and passenger ship covered the southern shipping route from Fremantle to Mackay. The 9MI shortwave transmitter was received by A.W.A. broadcasting stations throughout Australia for relaying the 9MI programs (see separate article on page 20).
In 1939, at the outbreak of WWII, all experimental broadcasting and television licenses were cancelled, along with all amateur licences. After the war, they were not allowed to reopen on the medium wave broadcast band.
WWII gave commercial radio the biggest financial boost it had ever received. Newsprint was in very short supply, so advertisers looked to radio to sell their products. As Australian radio stations could no longer depend on transcriptions of American programs, due to supply problems with WWII, Australia had to make its own. Tremendous influence on the programming of commercial stations was wielded by the two main advertising agencies during the 1940s and 1950s; George Patterson and J. Walter Thompson. They bought large amounts of air time for all their major clients, especially Lever Brothers and Colgate Palmolive. They sponsored popular shows such as The Quiz Kids, Lux Radio Theatre, Australia’s Amateur Hour, and Pick-a-Box. The two top performers were Jack Davey and Bob Dyer. Money was poured into program production, resulting in the development of more and better programs. Because advertisers were spending more money with radio, smaller independent production companies also greatly increased the number of shows they made. They could then sell their shows to sponsors more readily, and could place them on national networks. Such companies as Hector Crawford in Melbourne, and Grace Gibson and Artransa in Sydney, recorded and sold shows that were also broadcast overseas. Programs were recorded on transcription records, requiring a special turntable due to the size of these records. Radio 2GB and 2UE were also instrumental in producing programs, which were then broadcast on their own networks; the Macquarie Radio network and the Major network. In 1958, the amount earned by the Australian radio transcription business, through sales here and overseas, exceeded one million pounds.
Due to Australia’s war time economy, plus lack of studio and transmitter equipment, and trained personnel, new radio station development stalled during WWII. However, 41 stations were opened during the late 1940s and 1950s. WWII also produced other headaches for radio stations. The wartime Department of Information decreed that all announcements and music had to be approved in advance; no mention of any military operations; and even weather reports were banned. Foreign languages were banned as a security measure. Several stations were ordered to close at sunset, as their signal could be used as a bombing guide at night. Some were banned from mentioning their callsign or location, and others were closed by the Government for broadcasting breaches of security. Also, when war broke out, the Army was on standby to destroy all radio studios and transmitters in Sydney, if Sydney was attacked.
Little known are the 24 radio stations operated by the Australian Army and the RAAF 1944-1946. These were in Papua and New Guinea, several Pacific Islands, and even in Japan. They were used to entertain our troops around the end of WWII. Announcers, plus operational and technical personnel, came from enlisted Australian radio station staff.
At the end of WWII, there were 100 A.M. commercial stations, and 29 operated by the A.B.C. All these stations had unique callsigns with a number from 2 to 7, plus two letters. The numbers indicated the station’s geographical location: 2 for New South Wales, 3 for Victoria, 4 for Queensland, 5 for South Australia, 6 for Western Australia, and 7 for Tasmania. Later, 8 was added for the Northern Territory, 9 for Papua/New Guinea, 0 for Antarctica, and 1 for the A.C.T. This all started in 1901 when the Federal Government took responsibility for defence. N.S.W. was the 2nd Military District, VIC. the 3rd etc. Australia Post now uses these same numbers for postcodes, and Telstra originally used the same numbers for S.T.D. codes. The letters have more imaginative origins. 2FC stands for owners Farmer and Co. 2SM stands for St Marks as it started in this Catholic Church. Location also played a part, e.g. 2KA Katoomba.
Experimental F.M. broadcasts started in 1948 in most State capitals, operated by the A.B.C. with classical music. Little interest was shown in F.M. so the stations all closed by 1957. The Federal Government then authorised the use of the international F.M. band for television in 1961. In 1972 the Federal Government decided to introduce F.M. broadcasting on the U.H.F. band. Before being acted on, this was changed to the internationally recognised F.M. band on V.H.F. The moving of television stations from channels 3, 4, 5, and 5A, out of the F.M. band, was not completed until 2013.
On Saturdays, sporting fans studied the racing form and listened to commentators describing the races. During the week when boxing was on, would-be boxers thumped the air vigorously, and gave the fighters good advice. Cricket fans stayed up all night, and visualised flannel-trousered batsmen piling up runs for Australia. In the evenings, families gathered around the bakelite box to listen to comedy, variety shows, quiz shows, talent quests, plays, dramas, news, and documentaries. “What did you look at while you were listening to the radio?” a 12 year old TV addict once asked curiously, unable to imagine people just sitting. But, as every radio listener knows, the answer is simple. You looked at the pictures you made in your own mind. Radio has always provided the best pictures, because you make them up for yourself. So the uses of radio seemed endless. It was the main source of entertainment for the whole family.
Radio created employment for actors, writers, journalists, technicians, and personalities in a way that television has never done here. Producing and presenting programs was cost effective. There was room for new ideas, improvisation, and creativity. Australian radio has always had to live by its’ wits. However, with the introduction of television in 1956, radio programs changed. Drama and serials were phased out, and quiz shows moved to television. An increase in music programs, including Top 40, came in, followed by “Talk Back” and dedicated news and sport stations. Other specialty formats included classical, country, easy listening, Christian, nostalgia, jazz, Aboriginal, and ethnic programs.
Radio’s story, from the first broadcasting licence in 1922 (2CM Sydney), and the first television licence in 1935 (4CM Brisbane), to the introduction of F.M. and digital radio and television, is partly told in the words of the people who helped to make it such a vital medium. They are announcers, writers, producers, journalists, and technicians; people behind the microphones, as well as in front of them. Some of their names are well known today; others are less familiar. All put their stamp upon the world of radio across Australia over several decades.

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STAGE TUBE: Punchdrunk's Mr. Stanford Delivers a Final Farewell Message for THE DROWNED MAN
Mr Stanford, studio boss at Temple Studios, has delivered a final farewell message. This is the last chance to see Punchdrunk's The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable as the studios in Paddington must close on Sunday 6 July. To view Mr Stanford's message, click below!
Punchdrunk have transformed a vast building next door to Paddington Station into the forgotten world of Temple Studios, a legendary film powerhouse. Audiences are asked to step into the world of Temple Pictures where the Hollywood studio system meets a forgotten hinterland filled with dreamers who exist at the fringes of the movie industry.
The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable is inspired by Buchner's fractured masterpiece Woyzeck and set in a seedy Hollywood underworld. The show will have played to well over 200,000 people by the end of its run.
Punchdrunk and the National Theatre present The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable, directed by Felix Barrett & Maxine Doyle, and designed by Felix Barrett, Livi Vaughan & Beatrice Minns, with choreography by Maxine Doyle, lighting design by Mike Gunning, and sound design by Stephen Dobbie.
All performances play Temple Studios, 31 London Street, W2 1DJ. This is a promenade production. Comfortable footwear recommended. Suitable for ages 16+ The performance lasts up to three hours. There are six arrival times in 10 minute intervals. Prices: Tuesday 7pm £37.50; Wednesday 7pm £37.50; Thursday 7pm £37.50; Friday 5pm £35.00 and 9pm £47.50; Saturday 5pm £55.00 and 9pm £55.00; and Sunday 5pm £47.50. For more information, visit www.templestudioslondon.com or www.punchdrunk.com.
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- By Basilio Rukanga
- BBC News
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that “not a single penny” will be paid to kidnappers to release more than 280 schoolchildren kidnapped last week.
The kidnappers, who have contacted the families, are demanding a ransom of one billion naira ($600,000, £470,000).
They threatened to kill the prisoners if their demand was not met.
A local leader told the BBC about the horrific conditions the children, aged between 7 and 12, were living in captivity.
Jubril Gwadabe Korega said the kidnappers called him to demand the release of the kidnapped children on March 7, using the phone of the school principal who was kidnapped with his students from the small town of Korega in northwestern Kaduna. state.
He also spoke to the school principal, who told him that some of the children were in a “critical condition” and “couldn’t even stand up.”
“They're lying down. So we don't know. Maybe some of them died,” he said of the children, who he said walked hundreds of kilometers to the kidnappers' base with very little food and water.
Gwadabe said the families were too poor to pay the ransom. “A lot of them can't afford it – even three square meals are impossible in some of their homes,” he told the BBC's Newsday programme.
He said the families felt “very bad” and pointed to a woman who had four children kidnapped and was unable to eat or sleep.
Information Minister Muhammad Idris told reporters that Mr. Tinubu on Wednesday ordered security forces to ensure the children were released without any payment.
“The government is not paying anyone a dime and the government is optimistic that these children and other people… will return to their families safely,” he said.
Kaduna State Governor Oba Sani said they were “doing everything in their power to ensure the safe return of students and students.”
Paying ransom became illegal in 2022 in Nigeria.
In the past, some hostages have been released after negotiations with authorities, but officials have always denied paying ransom.
Often, family members and friends raise money, through fundraisers or selling their possessions. Sometimes politicians were involved, especially in high-profile cases.
For years, the militants, known locally as bandits, have targeted villagers, motorists on highways and students in schools, hoping to extract a ransom for their release.
In the past three years, hundreds of students have been kidnapped.
This latest wave of kidnappings represents a major challenge to Tinubu's government, which promised to address insecurity after coming to power last year.


It’s been roughly nine months since residents of a Gray neighborhood on the western side of Little Sebago Lake, in the Gore Road area, declared their intention to secede from the town.
Now, another group of residents has similar plans.
Five residents of Mount Hunger Shore Road, a private, dead-end street that originates in North Windham, submitted a letter to the town of Gray on Sept. 27 declaring their intention to explore the secession process. They want to join the town of Windham. The Gore Road group wants to join Raymond.
Elisabeth Gravel, head of the Mount Hunger Shore Road Secession Committee, cited public safety concerns and access to schools and services as reasons for pursuing secession.
Gray Town Manager Deborah Cabana said the town was notified about the residents’ intention to secede.
“It is certainly their right to pursue (secession),” she said.
She said it was “premature” to comment on either of the secession efforts.
“There are a lot of hurdles to overcome that are set out in the state statutes,” Cabana said. “Right now they are still in the first portion of that.”
The half-mile of Mount Hunger Shore Road in Gray is home to 14 registered voters, according to Gravel. There are also roughly two-dozen seasonal homes along the private road. Per the state’s statutes, only registered voters are taken into account when determining how many signatures the initiative needs to move forward.
The secession committee will begin circulating the petition to continue the secession process in the next couple weeks, Gravel said, after the map of the secession territory is drawn up. The secession committee needs signatures from 51 percent of the registered voters (eight people) in the secession area.
The Gray Secession Committee – the Gore Road group – declared its intent to secede in February. The territory includes the roads extending through Gore Road, Little Sebago Lodges Association, Deer Acres Road, Brown Road and Northern Oaks. According to Jennifer White, committee spokeswoman, they need approximately 25 more signatures before they can submit the petition to the town office.
Once the petitions are submitted, the town will hold a public meeting for residents and non-residents of the territory to discuss the secession effort.
Like the Gore Road secession area, Mount Hunger Shore Road is located on the western side of Little Sebago Lake, and is geographically separated from most of the town. Because the road dead-ends, it does not connect with the Gore Road territory, even though it abuts it.
For the two secession territories, their grievances stem in part from the way the roads are laid out. In both cases, the private roads dead-end, with only access points through Windham (in the case of Mount Hunger Shore Road) and Raymond (in the case of the Gray Secession Committee). The physical distance between these residents and the town of Gray has created a problem of identity, where residents in the secession territories feel more connected with another town than with Gray.
One concern among residents on Mount Hunger Shore, said Gravel, is response times from fire-rescue personnel and law enforcement. Mount Hunger Shore residents receive emergency fire-rescue services from Windham. But, like the rest of Gray, they receive emergency services from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
Given the road’s accessibility from Windham, Gravel said, it makes sense for Mount Hunger Shore residents to receive all their emergency services from Windham.
Gravel, who has lived on Mount Hunger Shore Road since 1998 and is also president of the Mount Hunger Shore Road Association, said 14 years ago, residents discussed the possibility of secession over frustrations with town-arranged plowing on their street.That issue was eventually resolved, and residents decided not to pursue secession.
The difference between then and now is that “the people here now are not the same,” Gravel said. “A number of them are younger, and feel the lack of services more keenly than the folks here previously.”
The poor access to services and schools is a deterrent for young families looking to move to the stretch of road, and an issue for young residents looking to start families, she said.
She said that bringing children to the Gray-New Gloucester schools on Route 26 would be difficult for families. Currently, there are no school-age children on Mount Hunger Shore Road who take the bus to school, she said, so no school buses drive to the area.
Driving to the town office is a 30- to 40-minute trip, Gravel said, and residents will drive down Route 302 in Windham and over Route 115 to Route 202 to get to the central area of Gray.
For Sheila Morrison, secession committee member, joining Windham “just makes sense,” she said. “I really don’t feel like we’re part of Gray. I feel like we’re part of Windham,” she added.
Morrison said the only errands she does in Gray is pay taxes, register cars and go to the dump.
Gravel said she doesn’t want the secession movement “to look like an indictment on the town of Gray.” Given the physical distance, it’s difficult for the town to provide services promptly, she said.
Windham Town Manager Tony Plante said the town is taking a neutral position on the secession movement. Raymond Town Manager Don Willard took a similar stance.
Members of the Mount Hunger Shore Secession Committee, from left, Sheila Morrison, Elisabeth Gravel and Bob Gravel, stand by the large tree that marks the town line of Gray. Several residents of the Gray portion of the road, which also runs through Windham, want to secede from their town and join Windham.


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On the NE corner of Bessemer and Vesper, here in Van Nuys, there is a steel walled storage warehouse with three pitched roofs.
Unmarked with any signs, it seems to have been there many years, and is characteristic of structures that once stood alongside rail lines to receive and to send out produce, grains, and manufactured products to faraway markets.
I dug up information from the city and found that “14551 Bessemer St.” was built in 1922, at a cost of $4,000, for the Fernando Feed and Fuel Co. It stood alongside the freight lines and was serviced by a dedicated Southern Pacific rail spur that went right into the property.
By 1925, chicken ranches were a big business in the San Fernando Valley, with an estimated 1,000,000 laying hens in the valley producing some 12 million eggs at a gross return of $5 million dollars. (In 2019 dollars, about $72 million.)
A 1925 LA Times article said that the Fernando Feed and Fuel Company started in 1916 as a feed store, but grew, in nine years, to 1,500 customers, large and small. Several other facilities for warehouse storage were located in Owensmouth and Van Nuys with a crew of 45 men and 15 trucks delivering feed and other orders to customers.
Chicken ranches, on one, two or five acres were a type of housing development that sprung up all around Southern California. They allowed families to feed themselves and also make a living selling chickens and eggs. At that time, other orchards grew oranges, walnuts, lemons, avocados, asparagus, and strawberries.
A 1916 LA Times article praised “rose lined Sherman Way” (later renamed VNB) and the white feathered leghorns that dotted recently established (1911) Van Nuys.
Scientific work to bolster the agriculture industry and promote poultry farming was often shown.
In 1920, a four-day poultry institute was given at Van Nuys High School, by Prof. Dougherty, head of the poultry division, college of agriculture at U of CA, under the auspices of the LA County Farm Bureau and the Van Nuys Poultry Association. A vaccination to fight chicken-pox was demonstrated there.
Entrepreneurs and peripatetic innovators flocked to Van Nuys to raise chickens in advanced ways.
At a five-acre ranch on Woodman Avenue, in 1925, a recently transplanted Englishman, JCF Knapp, who had run plantations in Sumatra and India, had finally realized his lifelong dream to become a poultry farmer in Van Nuys. His operation had the capacity for 4000 chicks, and Mr. Knapp confidently asserted that he had not only a successful business model but a new kind of assembly line efficiency [for producing Grade A chickens on the scale of Model A’s.]
Also in 1925, WW Todd Realty Co. reported that a new set of chicken farms, totaling five acres, were to be built on Ranchito Av. near Tulare St. in Van Nuys. Some 100,000 laying Leghorn hens were expected to arrive in the valley within six months.
[Ranchito Av., for the geographically ignorant, runs parallel to Woodman and Hazeltine, halfway between both. I found no modern maps with a Tulare St. however]
A 1920s aerial photograph of downtown Van Nuys shows the Fernando Feed and Fuel storage warehouse and the combination of commercial buildings along “Sherman Way” (renamed in 1926 Van Nuys Bl.) and orchards that were planted right inside the middle of town. VNHS is in the upper center/right of the photo. (below)
The chicken farms of the 1920s, which boosters never stopped boosting, gradually died out when the Great Depression hit after 1930 and sank agricultural prices. By the late 1930s, suburban development came to the San Fernando Valley, and during the war (1941-45), industrial and defense plants, soldiers, military hospitals and the urgencies of war supplanted the rural way of life raising chickens.
After 1945, the San Fernando Valley was the fastest growing place in the world, and every acre of land was transformed by housing developments, shopping centers, and car centered designs.
The chicken farm, with its odors and mosquitos was now a menace, and housewives in Reseda were scared to let their children play outside.
Lost in the stories about the chicken farms is an old America that valued challenges and thought itself capable of surmounting them. Poor, barely educated and hard-working people came here and somehow transformed Los Angeles into an advanced city that also grew its own food and sold off the surplus to an amazed and grateful nation.
Van Nuys, once a proud and admired center of advanced agricultural innovations, committed civic suicide. It destroyed its downtown by ripping up diagonal parking, widening the road to freeway widths, removing the streetcar, tearing down old buildings and replacing them with empty plazas and zombie moonscapes of trash and concrete. It embarked upon decades of laying down asphalt and laying out the red carpet for criminals, malcontents and derelicts.
Porn, marijuana, prostitution, bail bonds and slumlords were the largest industries by year 2000. Hopelessness replaced optimism and dystopia seized this district like an incurable disease.
And politicians were thought worthy, not for their works, but only if their last names ended in the letters S or Z.
At least we have the Internet to thank for a glimmer of what it once was.


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Biological Treatments in Psychiatry
Oxford University Press, 1996 - Language Arts & Disciplines - 443 pages
The easing of mental suffering by treatments which directly affect the substance of the brain has a long history and an established place in psychiatric practice. This new edition of a highly successful book reviewing the current status of these treatment methods has been updated to include discussion of new groups of compounds and also new families of drugs which have come into greater prominence, such as newer antidepressants, The book is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ concerned particularly with clinical practice and discusses in detail themanagement of individual conditions and the use of psychotropic drugs. The rational and effective use of these techniques needs an understanding of the scientific background, and chapters are devoted to basic pharmacology, the evaluation of treatment methods, the development of new techniques, thepsychosocial and politico-ethical aspects of treatment, and the special problems encountered in treating children and the elderly. The economic aspects of prescribing are also outlined. The book will be of interest to psychiatrists, especially those reading for postgraduate qualifications, to those dealing with the mentally ill, and to neruopharmacologists who wish to understand current treatment methods in clincial psychiatry.
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Effect of dispersant viscosity for self-assembly process of barium titanate aggregates in material texture of polyvinylidene fluoride composites —evaluation of multifractal dimension (Dq [q = 0, 1, 2]) and dielectric properties—
Journal of the Ceramic Society of Japan
In this paper, the properties of the barium titanate (BT)/polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) composites were controlled by the self-assembly of the BT secondary particle groups. The self-assembled BT/PVDF composites of 520 vol.% BT were prepared with the difference in the viscosity of polyethylene glycol (PEG) of dispersants involved in the self-assembly process. The multifractal properties and dielectric properties of the self-assembled BT/PVDF composites were investigated with controlling by the
... ormation of the self-assembled BT secondary particle groups. The dielectric constant (¾¤) increased with an increase in the average secondary particle area (S) of the BT particles. The S increased with an increase in the viscosity of PEG; whereas, the ¾¤ decreased with the increase in viscosity. The multifractal analysis indicated that the distribution of self-assembled BT secondary particle groups was affected by PEG viscosity. The sample with PEG1000 had aggregates with a BT/PVDF/BT heterointerface, the sample with PEG20000 had agglomerates with a BT/BT interface, and the sample with PEG2000 had both, aggregates and agglomerates. The BT/PVDF/BT heterointerface in the BT aggregates played an important role in improving the dielectric properties of the BT/PVDF composites. Overall, the viscosity of the dispersant affected the self-assembly process as well as the ¾¤. It was suggested that the multifractal properties and dielectric properties were controlled by the self-assembly of the BT secondary particle groups.


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Time marches on! I had the most awesome, relaxing, feel-good summer. We got to see friends, (though I wanted to see more!) – the weather was warm, and I still very much enjoy my current (non-artsy) job. No stress, smooth sailing – everything was easy peasy. Now I realize it was the calm before the storm!
During the course of the summer, I discovered a new interest – composing electronic music – and studying music theory. It’s exciting and exhilarating to do something so brand new to me. My tunes are in their infancy – but watch this space, maybe?! I love electronica so being able to make my own is pretty fun and satisfying. Sure, we knew we should be looking for a house – but, the weather was so nice, friends were so fun, hobbies were so entertaining. Summer slipped through our fingers.
Yes, I coasted through summer – like the proverbial Grasshopper. Then August rolled around bringing with it a dreaded lurgy that is The Summer Cold. Everything came to a screeching halt in a haze of snotty kleenexes and a cloud of Vics Vaporub.
By the time I came back to ‘life,’ our house hunt had resumed in earnest. It’s been non-stop since then. We’ve never bought a house before so the entire experience is new, scary, exciting – and majorly stressful. Paperwork. Meetings. Emails. Phone calls. House viewings. House offers. Psuedo Gazumping. It’s a total faff.
At any rate, we’ve found a house now (fingers crossed!)
– but if this whole process has taught me anything, it’s that it could all fall through at the last moment so I don’t want to jinx it. When we move we’ll still be in Oxfordshire but no longer in the rural idyll that we live in now. If you’re familiar with the county (or the Southeast of England) you’ll know it’s redonkulously expensive – so dreams of buying our own farmhouse or a house in a posh market town are predicated on us winning Euromillions.
We haven’t won Euromillions, so we’re moving to an affordable town. The biggest adjustment will be for our cat, who has known nothing but farm life. For myself, I’ll be sad to leave our lovely farmhouse – but excited to be walking distance to amenities. It’s not all doom and gloom, it’s pretty exciting actually. But as we might be moving in before Christmas it means the next few months are going to be even busier and more stressful as we pack up and make the actual move.
Honestly, it’s not all doom and gloom, it’s pretty exciting actually. But as we might be moving in before Christmas it means the next few months are going to be even busier and more stressful as we pack up and make the actual move! In which case – who knows when I’ll post again!?
So with that, I bid you – adios – for now!

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Manhattan Village is certainly unique. Not only is it the only gated community in Manhattan Beach with a look and feel unlike anything in the area, but it also has seen an uptick in single family home inventory while every other area of Manhattan awaits any sign that we’re past the days of record lows for the number of homes for sale. As of April 28th 2014 there are 3 active listings for single family homes and one active townhome for sale. In addition there are 2 SFRs currently in escrow. This may not sound that unusual but considering there have been a total of 11 homes sold the 3 years prior gives a clear indication that this is not the norm.
Fusion South Bay is a gated community located in the Hollyglen neighborhood of Hawthorne. It also happens to be directly across the street from Manhattan Beach and is a fantastic option for buyers in the South Bay that are either priced out of Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo, or just want a home with some extra square footage and all the bells and whistles at a reasonable price. For sellers out there considering whether to list their homes, this is a great time to sell. As one of the most active realtors in Fusion I can attest to the current demand and am happy to say that of the last 3 home sales I represented 2 of the 3 buyers. Visit our what’s my home worth page for more information in obtaining the value of your home.
While home prices have gone up throughout the South Bay, El Segundo is still far more affordable than neighboring Manhattan Beach and the least expensive housing option is a condo. There are a limited number of condominium complexes (see real estate market statistics for condos in El Segundo) but the limited options have some very attractive prices. The condos are generally located on the outer edges of town due to zoning allowing higher density buildings.

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Could Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage affect Wisconsin?
MILWAUKEE - The U.S. Supreme Court's latest round of rulings didn't include two major decisions on gay marriage set to come out this month.
That has court watchers assuming those rulings will come late in the month. One of them could affect Wisconsin.
One of the two rulings set to come out this month involves California's Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage.
"There is the potential that it could affect Wisconsin, but that's not likely," explained Marquette law professor Janine Geske.
The issue will be the scope of the ruling.
While the court may allow gay marriage, it may only affect the people involved in the case, or the state of California.
"People are thinking the U.S. Supreme Court is not likely, in an opinion with five justices, to find a constitutional right to marry at this point," claimed Geske.
Although it could.
If it did, Wisconsin's ban on gay marriage would become unconstitutional.
Jay Sorgi contributed to this report.

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(Attn.editors: The following press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire. PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same). Hersheys India to Supply SOFIT, Soya Milk Nutritional Beverage, to the Drought Affected Region in Maharashtra
MUMBAI, June 20, 2016/PRNewswire/ -- Ties Up With United Way Mumbai to Provide Aid of Rs. 6 Lakhs in the F orm of 30,000, 200ml Tetra Packs of SOFIT to Provide Fortified Nutrition to Solapur Hershey India Pvt. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hershey Company, today pledged to supply 30,000, 200ml packs of SOFIT for the residents of Karmala Block of Solapur District who have been severely affected by drought. The recurrent drought has resulted in severe shortage of food and water, making it very difficult for the economically-weaker families to afford even basic rations to support themselves. Hershey India has tied up with United Way Mumbai to distribute SOFIT to smaller NGOs working in the worst-affected places in Karmala.
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Having a savings cushion to fall back on in case you’re made redundant or your boiler breaks down is important, but managing to put money aside each month can be a challenge, to say the least.
So here are five steps to help you get into the savings habit.
1. Draw up a budget
A good place to start is with a list of your earnings and outgoings. This will help you to see what you are spending, and show you how much – if anything – you have left once all your bills and other payments have gone out.
It should also help you to assess whether you can make any cutbacks. You might, for example, decide to ditch your gym membership or reduce the amount you spend on your weekly food shop by buying fewer branded products.
2. Shop around and switch
Similarly, why not see if you could pay less for your gas and electricity by switching to a cheaper energy tariff.
3. Set a monthly target
Once you’ve done that, it should be easier to assess whether – and how much – you can afford to pay in to a savings account each month.
Make sure your target is realistic. There’s no point overstretching yourself or deciding you’ll sacrifice your annual holiday just to meet your target, as you’ll only end up resenting saving or give up all together.
4. Find an account that suits you
Once you’ve set your target, you’ll need to find the right home for your savings.
If you want to be more disciplined with your saving, a good option is a regular saver account as this type of account requires you to pay in a set monthly amount for 12 months and you’ll have to leave your funds untouched during that time.
Be warned though that once you’ve decided how much you’re going to pay in each month you usually can’t change it, so choose carefully and be realistic.
It’s also a good idea to put some money in an easy access account as this type of account allows you to get your hands on your cash whenever you need it which could prove vital in an emergency.
You can also pay funds in to an easy access account as and when you want to.
Just keep in mind that some easy access accounts will limit the number of withdrawals you can make in a year.
And some accounts also have a bonus rate attached which usually expires after 12 months, meaning the interest rate on your account will drop and you’ll need to switch to a better paying account.
An easy way to remember to do this is to make a note of when the bonus expires in your diary or on your phone.
Cash ISAs are also a good choice as you won’t have to pay tax on the interest you earn – you can get both easy access and regular saver ISAs.
However, it’s worth noting that from April 6, 2016, all basic rate taxpayers will be able to earn £1,000 of savings interest (in any savings account) without paying tax on it.
If you’re a higher rate tax payer, you’ll be able to earn £500 in savings interest before you are taxed. Read more about this here.
5. Set up a monthly direct debit
Once you’ve opened your savings account, an easy way to ensure you pay in to it each month is to set up a monthly direct debit from your current account.
It’s a good idea to do this just after you’ve been paid so the money goes out straightaway and you are not tempted to spend it on something else.
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As we reflect on the past year, it's with a sense of pride that we share the milestones and innovations that have marked our journey.
'The latest iteration of the CIS Vision calls for our organization to support the development of socially responsible leadership through international education. When asked how I would describe my role here, the term critical friend comes to mind. I'm here to support the internal transformation.' Hear more from Dr Nneka Johnson
Neither admissions nor counselling exists on culturally neutral terrains. That is, everything that we do in the realm of admissions and counselling is culturally influenced. Darnell Fine asks: what is the dominant culture holding influence over these processes?
Our hearts are heavy as we learn how conflict around the world is impacting colleagues, students and their families in schools and universities. Here’s some guidance as we try to make sense of and navigate these distressing times.
'I’ve just started a year-long internal Fellowship at CIS, the organization’s first role of this kind ...' Hear more from Dr Nneka Johnson.
Student agency in promoting anti-discriminatory practices is key in shaping student experiences both at school and in life beyond school. During student interviews with a group of primary school students at a recent preparatory evaluation visit to Braeburn Dar Es Salaam, I asked what anti-discrimination meant to them.
Biases can emerge over time, and regular reflection is essential for us to nurture a healthy and inclusive environment for our school communities. This is especially important as you consider your human resources and recruitment practices. Orpheus Crutchfield and Mary Rose Fernandez describe the key challenges facing schools and applicants.
The Frankfurt International School community is learning to be comfortable with discomfort, adding drops of colour, how to make progress with transparency, research, global awareness, and social responsibility. Hear their story from Loretta Fernando-Smith and Christopher Wilcox.
Environmental sustainability is a complex topic and an element of our Global Citizenship Model that emerged from CIS research in 2022. We turned to our member schools and universities to learn from their innovative sustainability practices; where to start, how to overcome challenges, and expand our learning.
In the second of this two-part series, we learn more from the Amala Education community for refugees and displaced youth. This time, we focus on how they embed global citizenship, what 21st-century skills look like, and their approaches to recruitment and enrolment.
Amala Education delivers educational programmes to their refugee communities and fulfils its Arabic name by delivering hope for the future for many who, just a few years before, had very few opportunities. Learn about their inspirational work.
CIS Supporting Members are long-standing educational organizations, twenty-seven in total, whose strategic objectives support and complement our own. Here’s the story of AIELOC: The Association of International Educators and Leaders of Color, who celebrate their 5th Anniversary.
As a new year dawns, here's a round-up of our most popular blogs in 2022, in case you missed them.
We're seeing increasing reports of eco-emotions such as eco-anxiety. Helping children to make sense of what is happening in the world is vital. Climate psychologists outline six tips for how to talk with young people about it.
As a membership organization offering school accreditation internationally, we have a significant role to play as we guide and support schools to foster inclusion across diverse communities.
Climate psychologist Dr Patrick Kennedy-Williams believes in the unstoppable power of the human spirit. He strongly believes in an international parity of voices in the climate emergency and in 'passing the mic' to those in more affected areas worldwide, from whom we have much to learn.
Immanuel Kant describes a good person as one who is committed to taking moral considerations and making reasonable conclusions before acting. But what does it mean to be a good person? And what does it mean to do good?
We underestimate the effect that bad news, particularly about climate change, has on the minds of young people. Many young people feel that their futures and those of the planet are doomed. Hear more from Dr Laurence Peters.
A student-led initiative at the International School of Basel faced resistance and overcame scepticism to establish an impactful committee dedicated to tackling discrimination.
'In the context of the brutal invasion and war on Ukraine, it is difficult, but essential, to consider the present and future of higher education and scientific relations between Russia and the rest of the world.' Philip G Altbach, Hans de Wit and Jamil Salmi look at the longerterm perspective.


With reference to the vacancy announcement published on 3rd September 2021,the Human Resource Committee meeting held on 27th September 2021, Ministry of Information and Communications is pleased to announce the shortlisted candidates for the post of ICT Officer, Communication Officers and Asst. ICT Officers.
The above shortlisted candidates are requested to report to the MoIC Conference hall on 7th (for ICTO candidates 1.30 PM and Communication Officers at 9.00 AM) and 8th October (Asst.ICTO Candidates), 2021 at 9:00AM with all your original documents for selection interview.
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The Fat Landlord - Meals To Your Door
The team at the Fat Landlord pub are now providing a home delivery service.
Menu for week of 2nd April 2020 🤗
Sunday Roast Takeaway
Sunday roasts starting this week, delivery between 12.00 and 3.00 within Helmdon Village.
Choose from pork, beef, gammon or turkey or a mix of two meats, served with homemade Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, selection of vegetables and homemade gravy.
Vegetarian option available
Please call 01295 768155 to place your order.
Available Thursday, Friday, Saturday Evening 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Delivery only within Helmdon Village
Burger/ Chicken Burger/ Veggie burger and chips 8.50
Lasagne, garlic bread and salad 8.50
Scampi and chips 8.00
Fish and Chips 8.50 ( g/f available )
Chicken curry and rice 8.50
Hunters Chicken and chips 8.50
Steak and Kidney pudding, chips and gravy 8.50
THURSDAY STEAK NIGHT/ DATE NIGHT 25.00
2 Sirloin steaks, chips, onion rings, tomato, mushrooms , salad and a bottle of wine
Homemade chicken nuggets and chips
Lasagne and garlic bread
Scampi and chips
Jacket potatoes 6.50 extra topping 1.00
Prawn Marie Rose sauce
Soft Drinks. 1.50
Coke/Diet Coke/Fanta orange/ Sprite 500ml
Salt and vinegar/ Ready Salted/ Ham and Mustard/ Cheese and onion
Cheddars / Pork Scratchings
Chocolate Fudge Cake 3.50
Please note this menu is subject to change due to limited availability.
Please call 01295 768 155 to order your delivery, phone lines will be answered from 5.00pm.
The Fat Landlord at 29 Church Street, Helmdon, NN13 5QJ offers a warm welcome to all.
After a major refit, and under new management in 2019, it is now a pub restaurant serving a variety of fine wines, spirits and real ales. An excellent selection of lunch and dinner menus are available (kitchen closed all day Monday & after 4pm on Sunday).
Click here to contact The Fat Landlord (e.g. for table bookings)
Special events are posted in Helmdon News and What's On Calendar, but for more information please visit:
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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Aquatic invasive species unit in 2020 detected more boats than ever fouled with non-native organisms.
Natural resource managers in British Columbia discovered several adult male and female European green crabs on Haida Gwaii this past July. Alarm bells immediately went off for biologists in Alaska.
The U.S. Interior Department last week released a report on the “Safeguarding the West from Invasive Species initiative,” an effort aimed at enhancing actions by federal, state and tribal governments to prevent the spread of invasive zebra and quagga mussels to uninfested Western waters, such as those in the Columbia River Basin.
Unknowingly, anglers may be transporting small aquatic "hitchhikers" that attach themselves to boats, motors -- and even fishing gear -- when moving between bodies of water.
Researchers have identified an invasive blood-sucking parasite on mud shrimp in the waters of British Columbia's Calvert Island. The discovery represents the northern-most record of the parasite on the West Coast and is likely an indication of its ability to spread without human transport.
The discovery of New Zealand mudsnails has shut down the state of Montana’s third largest hatchery, a trout production facility near Bridger. The discovery was at a hatchery located in the Missouri River drainage of Montana.
The number of watercraft inspections completed in 2019 across the four Northwest states rose 6 percent from 2018, but the number of contaminated recreational vessels intercepted at the stations that had invasive quagga or zebra mussels attached dropped 2 percent to 93 boats, according to a draft report by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission that was completed last week.
The Western Governors Association has launched the Western Invasive Species Council to enhance coordination between existing state invasive species councils, improve communication and collaboration on regional biosecurity and invasive species control efforts, and to advocate for regional needs at the federal level. Governors appointed 16 members to the new council.
Two different anglers on two different waterbodies, but both in the anadromous zone of the Columbia River basin and both on the same day – July 17, 2017 – say they saw one of the most feared invasive predators in the basin, a northern pike. But, their alleged sightings were quickly debunked … by science.

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Coming in July on FRONTLINE
It’s summer — but FRONTLINE isn’t taking the season off. We’ve got two great new films and encore presentations of several fan favorites this month.
In our first new film, on July 15, we’ll explore the comeback of school segregation in America, 60 years after the Supreme Court declared separate schools for black and white children unconstitutional.
Then, in a special breaking report airing July 29, we’ll analyze the unfolding chaos in Iraq: What went wrong? How did we get here? And what happens now?
Here’s a closer look at our upcoming lineup:
July 8: Secrets of the Vatican (Encore Presentation)
An inside look at the scandals that rocked Benedict’s papacy — and the extraordinary challenges facing Pope Francis as he tries to reform.
July 15: Separate and Unequal & Omarina’s Story
What’s behind the growing racial divide in American schools? We’ll explore that question in this two-part hour on education, race & class in America. Part one, Separate and Unequal, explores a new twist in the comeback of school segregation. Part two, Omarina’s Story, updates our 2012 look at a groundbreaking educational intervention program addressing the dropout crisis in high-poverty schools.
July 22: Poor Kids (Encore Presentation)
A haunting portrait of poverty in America through the eyes of children.
July 29: Losing Iraq
In a special developing report, FRONTLINE examines the unfolding chaos in Iraq and how the U.S. is being pulled back into the conflict. Drawing on interviews with policymakers and military leaders, the investigative team behind The Lost Year in Iraq, The Torture Question, Endgame and Bush’s War traces the U.S. role from the 2003 invasion to the current violence — exploring how Iraq itself is coming undone, how we got here, what went wrong and what happens next.


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Friday Edition Of Lou & Liz Live From Asbury Park
We will kick off the summer weekend with our weekly Friday live show from the beautiful New Jersey Natural Gas Asbury Park Boardwalk Studio.
This is a special one, too. Even though we will be live on the Friday of Labor Day Weekend in Asbury Park, this is the last time this summer that Liz and I will be together there. Liz is on vacation next Friday (9/4), so I'll be solo that day.
So. if you've been meaning to come out to the Asbury Park Boardwalk to say hello and enjoy the best way to start a Jersey Shore summer weekend, then this week's live show may be the perfect time.
Hope to see you there. We are live from 5:30am to 10:00am from the boardwalk, and as always we'll be joined by Tom Hayes, our good friend from New Jersey Natural Gas and some special guests from great organizations throughout our area.


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Just clicked these two babies home. I ordered them both since I'm unsure on which ones will fit best with the rest of my closet, that way I can try them on at home and then just return the other pair. I am more excited about the second one though, I LOVE the thin strap around the foot!
They are both from the label Nowhere on nelly.se. I am truly in love with the brand, it's clean, simple and minimalistic! And now everything is enormously discounted aswell, I am so amazed that all these stunning items haven't sold out yet!
This is what I wore for my meetings yesterday in Helsinki! It's always sooo windy there so I wanted a hat to cover my hair, and loads of layers to keep me warm the whole day! I'm gonna be so very busy with work the coming weeks, but thankfully I can work anywhere, anytime; as long as I have my computer with me :)
It has been cold and rainy all day, so I'm staying in with a huge cup of tea, my boyfriend and my knitting projects :) I always have two or three going on at the same time, since my patience is not the best and I often want to move on to a new exciting project instead of finishing the old one..
As I've said before, burgundy is definately the it-colour of this season. I love this wine-coloured, darker and more plum-toned burgundy, it will fit right in with my other more redish burgundy pieces.
I think an outfit becomes more interesting when it's not matched with one exact same colour, but different shades of it.
Dip dyed angora sweater from Cubus! This baby pink fade to a dark burgundy will fit my fall wardrobe like a glove! This would also make a nice and easy DIY project! Angora is a natural fiber so it colours wonderfully with an even tone!
p.s onko suomenkielisiä lukijoita jotka haluaisivat myös suomenkielisiä postauksia? :)
Backstage pictures from the shooting I styled today! Woke up at 5.30 to be at the studio in time to prepare everything. We had cappucinos and croissants for breakfast, that made it a lot easier to stay awake and energetic for the whole day! It's still a secret where the pics are ending up- but i'll promise you'll see the result very soon!!
These kobolt blue boots are to die for! From the new Vagabond collection, coming to stores soon.
I'm a big fan of Vagabond since I always put comfort first, and 80% of their shoes are the most comfortable shoes you will ever try! Good for working and walking around the city.
Some details from the Anna Dello Russo for H&M collection! Champagne, macarons and other sweets kept my bloodsugar high while me and Aurora browsed the collection with everything from jewellery to bags and shoes! My favourites were the "grandma" earrings and the huge Cleopatra-ish necklace! Big and chunky is all what Anna Dello Russo is about. Italian Versace-styled all out! The colours were great; gold, orange and turquoise. Can sometimes bit a bit too much but rightly styled I think they'd all look great! You can find them in selected stores 4.10.
Home again, after an exhausting day between showrooms and pouring rain! More pics to come tomorrow but until then, a pic of what we got as a memory of the Anna Dello Russo for H&M Collection presented at the H&M Showroom in Helsinki. It's a perfect present for one of my dearest friends conveniently also called Anna ;)
Please ignore my tired face, i've been wearing only lipstick today!
This DIY is so easy and fast to do, even if you're not very familiar with crochet!
The two things you need are a thick crochet hook and this jersey fabric thread. At least in Finland you can find them in all fabric stores, they cut their leftover fabrics and make thick thread out of it. Great way to use spare pieces of fabric!
Make the starting knot by making a loop. Leave a 10cm piece of thread for the closure at the end.
Pull through the thread .
Then slide it on the crochet hook.
This is the basic position of thread and hands. Once you've got this, you do great!The thread on the thumb should be the longer thread.
With the hook, bring through the left side thread through the first hoop on your crochet hook.
Continue bringing the thread through and pulling it, then back to the basic position. You will see a thread chain growing.
When you've got the length you wanted, it's time to make the second layer of chains. This you do by going through the hoops you've just created.
Put the hook through the first hoop, and pull trhough the thread.
Continue through all the hoops, then repeat for a third layer if you like a wider necklace.
Done! Leave another 10cm of thread at the end so you can use them to tie a bow for closure in the back.


The Festival Verdi has announced its 2021 season and will take place in both Parma and Busetto. Here is a look at the operaic performances planned for this season.
Operas & Concerts
The season kicks off with “Un ballo in maschera“ at Teatro Regio di Parma in a new staging by Graham Vick. Roberto Abbado conducts the Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini and the Coro del Teatro Regio di Parma with a cast that includes Piero Pretti, Maria Teresa Leva, Enkhbat Amartuvshin, Anna Maria Chiuri, and Giuliana Gianfaldoni.
Performance Dates: Sept. 24-Oct. 15, 2021
Roberto Abbado conducts the Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna in a symphonic-choral concert featuring works from “Oberto, Count of San Bonifacio, Il finto Stanislao,” “I Lombardi alla prima Crociata,” “Giovanna d’Arco,” and from “Nabuchodonosor.”
Performance Date: Sept. 26, 2021
The Messa da Requiem will be conducted by Daniele Gatti in a new critical edition by David Rosen. The soloists are Maria Agresta, Elina Garanča, Fabio Sartori, and John Relyea.
Performance Date: Oct. 2, 2021
Lisette Oropesa makes her company and festival debut in a recital dedicated to the chamber romances of the Italian XIX century, a repertoire to which Verdi contributed. The program includes Verdi’s romances, and pieces by contemporary authors, from Bellini and Donizetti to Mercadante and Luzzi.
Performance Date: Oct. 7, 2021
“Simon Boccanegra” will be conducted by Michele Mariotti with Igor Golovatenko debuting in the role of Simon Boccanegra, Angela Meade debuting in the role of Amelia Grimaldi, Riccardo Della Sciucca debuting in the role of Gabriele Adorno and Michele Pertusi as Jacopo Fiesco.
Performance Dates: Oct. 9 & 16, 2021
Eleonora Buratto will lead the Gala Verdiano with Antonio Poli accompanying on the piano. The program of the recital is dedicated works from “I Vespri Siciliani,” “Aroldo,” “Un ballo in maschera,” “Aida,” “Rigoletto,” “Don Carlo.”
Performance Date: Oct. 10, 2021
The charity opera gala this year in favor of the “Liberi di volare” association, conceived and organized by the Gruppo Appassionati Verdiani – Club dei 27 will take place at Teatro Regio di Parma. Susanna Pescetti will be on the podium of the Filarmonica dell’Opera Italiana “Bruno Bartoletti” and she will conduct the sopranos Amarilli Nizza and Scilla Cristiano, mezzo-soprano Martina Belli, tenors Roberto Aronica and Antonio Mandrillo and bass Roberto Tagliavini. Guest of honor of the evening, presented by Paolo Zoppi, will be Raina Kabaivanska.
Performance Date: Oct. 12, 2021
The Opera escapes the spaces of the Theatre and becomes itinerant, bringing its stories and its music vis-a-vis with the public in the squares of Busseto, Montechiarugolo, Parma, Baganzola. The Festival Verdi project Caravan Verdiano, in collaboration with Verdi Off, brings to the stage the show “La traviata Lo spirito di Violetta” through a mobile theater with sets and costumes by Aurelio Colombo. The opera is told by an actor and an actress and sung by soprano Adriana Iozzia, tenor Matteo Mezzaro, and baritone Daniele Terenzi.
Performance Date: Sept: 19, 25, 26, October 3, 2021
There will also five free concerts with great Verdian choruses.
Performance Date: Sept. 27-Oct. 17


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With the world being what it is and spending more time at more and more time at home working, the stay at home orders in March forced my need for action. Pretty spaces inspire me. Pretty spaces make my brain work better. Pretty spaces make my attitude better. So change here we come!
I have a large blank wall in my office that has been blank, filled with gallery images and a few other slight variations, but I never loved it. One thing with design (and most anything in life, really) is that intentionality towards a project effects the outcome. Previously, I had slapped something together rather than spending the tiny bit of extra time to truly evaluate a vision and create a road map. That little bit of extra time and effort changes the outcome HUGELY!
I took down the latest version of the gallery wall.
Added a fresh coat of paint.
This was my starting point.
From there I knew I wanted a gallery wall look, so I did my little ghetto fabulous drawing (an art skill I was not blessed with, but you get the idea). I committed to the vision and began searching for the gallery lights and the specs for frames. An easy little tip/trick is to use painters tape on your walls to map out vision and sizing. I originally thought I could go with a smaller frame size, but after I added the tape to visualize sizing, I knew that was a no go. The tape also allowed the measuring to be done up front for placement later which was such a blessing. You know that the further you get into a project the less patience you begin to have and you just want it DONE.
We also talked lights here and finally decided on these gems from none other than Amazon. Easy shipping and we made it work. Yes, the lights I would love are triple the cost, but budget is real life and I do believe these are fabulous. Now if the splurge was worth it, I would have waited to save my pennies to get the higher end, but in this case, the budget friendly option is perfect!
Then we added this fancy light trick. Read more about that here where no hardwiring is needed and it gives you the look you want as if an electrician had come in and done some magic. This way is crazy easy and anyone can tackle this one.
And because corona had everything shut down, I had a frame fiasco, but we are finally here and it is done!!! I was inspired by the Instagram account Face The Foliage to create art pieces that are made of natural and beautiful things. This was a new project for me that I wanted to try out and add a different style of art to my home. I have a gallery wall in my entry and have created abstract art in the living room (also good and amazing projects to spice up your home), so I felt like I needed something different and this was a fun, new and interesting way of art. These are not easy and take time and vision, so it was a process. I will also be adding these to the KM Print Shop for anyone interested.
Now this space has been transformed into a beautiful and inspiring office in my little home. It makes me happy and inspired to walk into. It’s functional and beautiful.
Here are the supplies I used to make this project a success:
Puck Lights – See installation information here
Heavy duty Velcro
IKEA Ribba Frames
Art work – KM Print Shop
I hope you are creating happy and beautiful spaces out there!

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Flores Cycle Tour (Full Trip) 08 - 25 September 2017
Kelimutu Cycle Tour 08 - 17 September 2017
Komodo Cycle Tour 16 - 25 September 2017
No of days
No of cycle days
Three options available 1. Full trip
Start Larantuka - Finish Labuan Bajo (18 days). 2. Kelimutu Trip (Maumere - 280 km - Ende)
Start Maumere - Finish Ende (10 days) 3. Komodo Trip (Ende - 416 km - Labuan Bajo)
Start Ende - Finish Labuan Bajo (10 days)
Full Trip and Kelimutu Trip
Maumere - Larantuka
As we fly into Maumere on Flores' north coast the rugged topography of the island is quickly apparent. The jagged islands of Teluk Maumere bay plunge into crystal clear waters famous with divers. Aquamarine gives way to black sand beaches backed by coconut palms - all under the towering gaze of mountains dominated by active Gunung Egon volcano (1703 m).
We will be picked up at Frans Seda Airport and taken to the small East Flores district capital of Larantuka, a most scenic journey of approx 3 hours. We'll use two vehicles, an air-conditioned van for riders and a truck for the bikes and gear, which will be tarpaulined in the unlikely case of rain. We'll have a tangy fish soup (kuah ikan) for dinner in Larantuka and get to bed early in preparation for the morrow.
First thing we'll take a boat to explore the 16th century Portugese Lohayong Fort and then back to Larantuka to buy local SIM cards, use the ATM and trial our bikes around the town. We will spend some time on group riding protocols and Indonesian road rules.
Cycle day 1
53 km / Ascent 707 m / Descent 481 m / Riding Time 4 hours
Larantuka - Hokeng
The route begins and leads us through Larantuka following the coast southwestwards, affording fabulous views of white sand beaches and the blue-hued Adonara and Solor islands across the incredibly narrow straits. The islands of the Solor Archipelago are so close, in fact, it's as if you could reach out and touch them as they swell from the sea skywards. We casually make our way up and past the mountains of Lewotobi Perempuan / Female and Lewotobi Laki-laki / Male (1703 m and 1584 m respectively) to the first night's stay in Hokeng convent, near the small hill town of Boru.
Depending upon the time, we may be able to drop into the village Lewokluok where shells are interestingly woven into their ikat (traditionally-woven fabrics) made only for local use and not for export to other parts of the island. With two substantial ascents and a total ascent of approx 700 m it could be classed as an appropriate introductory day.
Cycle day 2
71 km / Ascent 451 m / Descent 696 m / Riding Time 4 hours
Hokeng - Soa
The route veers slightly westward now to Flores' north coast. Our day begins with a graceful descent past Boru before we climb around the flank Mt. Isle Wukoh. There should be ample time to enjoy the views through the old growth forest and, depending on water levels, the opportunity to take a quick dunk in a river pool along the way. After a nice 17 km descent, the road leisurely follows the coast to our beach side accommodation at Soa, 10 km east of Maumere on the north coast. The beauty of this area is breath taking. The bungalow style resort is a kilometer from the road and set a little back from the beach in tropical forest and coconut palms. With 45 km of flat riding and only one ascent 10 km / 486 m and a descent of 17 km / 481 m it should be a relaxing day.
Non Cycle day
Our luxurious beach resort accommodation will provide excellent opportunities for ocean swimming, reef snorkeling, exploring the traditional Buginese fishing village and some coastal riding around Maumere. It is also possible to go shopping in Maumere.
Cycle day 3
54 km / Ascent 631 m / Descent 600 m / Riding Time 3.5 hours
Soa - Paga
We continue southwest through forest with lontar palms and bamboo groves, over the central mountain range, exploring the traditional village of Sikka (previous capital, site of what is said to be Flores' oldest church, and some world famous ikat textiles), and we'll drop into the well kept Bikon Blewut Museum (opened 1965) and enjoy the first of two trip descents to the coastal village of Paga on beautiful Koka Beach, on to our accommodation at the Retreat Seminary of Elija The Prophet among beautiful mountainside gardens near the town of Wolowiru. There should be time for a swim at nearby beach and after dinner we'll enjoy a concert put on by a local village youth group.
Cycle day 4
48 km / Ascent 1251 m / Descent 629 m / Riding Time 4 hours
Paga - Moni
This day takes us westwards near the coast along flat terrain for 10 km, and then turns northwestwards into the mountains to the resort and trekkers' village of Moni. The route from the coast to Moni includes two ascents for a total of 26 km / 946 m and is broken by one descent of 9 km. The ride up to Moni is as scenically spectacular as it is physically challenging, with jungle, terraced rice fields, and enormous panoramic views of the famed rugged coast of Flores from high above. At 715 m Moni enjoys a pleasantly cool climate. Our accommodation will be in comfortable cottages by a babbling brook.
Non Cycle day
Moni sits in a picturesque valley below Gunung Kelimutu mountain (1639 m) surrounded by steep mountain sides and terraced rice fields. At the summit of Kelimutu there are tricolor crater lakes. The steep cliffs that plunge into the technicolor water of these lakes is one of Indonesia's scenic icons. Pre dawn, in one of our vehicles, we'll head up to the summit where we can view the lakes and Flores' narrowest point far below (only 12 km from the northern Flores Sea and the southern Savu Sea). On the way back we'll drop in at the botanical gardens.
Cycle day 5
54 km / Ascent 609 m / Descent 1174 m / Riding Time 3 hours
Moni - Ende
After a climb of 11 km / 445 m through Moni village and past Wologai village above, we will enjoy a downhill run of 39 km / 1044 m to Ende, Flores' biggest city. Words do no justice to the beauty of this descent. We glide past green mountain valleys cloaked in cloud and dotted with rice terraces reminiscent of Bali before plunging into a steep canyon. Here, as we ride along the cliffside road under the intermittent shade of old growth teaks and mahogany. We may be privy to an astonishing sight if the rains are good to us the night before - dozens upon dozens of silver cascades glistening down the rock faces throughout the canyon. As we near Ende, the canyon opens again to reveal a valley flanked by steep mountains that could easily be mistaken for the kind of terrain one would expect in Vietnam or Laos!
The Komodo Trip starts in Ende on day 9 and finishes in Labuan on day 18.
Cycle day 6
74 km / Ascent 1180 m / Descent 567 m / Riding Time 5.5 hours
Ende - Boawae
The Kelimutu Trip option finishes in Ende and those of you who've taken this option can take Garuda flight out of Ende on day 10.
The route, heading west, hugs the cliff faces of spectacular Teluk Ende Bay for a flat 41 km interrupted by 10 abrupt hillocks. We than head inland and begin to climb a testing 600 m in 13 km. The views of mountain ravines and valleys on this climb are outstanding and some warungs perched precariously on cliff edges provide some respite and a well deserved lunch. The route then undulates for 20 km its way down through padi fields and commanding views of Gunung Ebulobo Mountain (2124 m) and distant Gunung Inerie Mountain as they pierce the sky dramatically. We pass the impressive St Yohanes Berkhmans (built in 1929, is the second oldest seminary in Indonesia) before heading into the pretty village of Boawae dominated by the majestic Gunung Ebulobo volcano.
Our accommodation in Boawae, run by a grandmother, is simple, rustic and comfortable.
Cycle day 7
43 km / Ascent 1030 m / Descent 319 m / Riding Time 3.5 hours
Boawae - Bajawa
Just as our breathtaking views of Ebulobo are gradually shrouded behind forested hills, the road gives way to mighty Inerie volcano (2245 m). We climb westwards, 35 km / 866 m up through its northern foothills and then descends 7 km / 158 m to the town of Bajawa overlooked by magnificent Gunung Inerie.
Our accommodation here is with a Dutch couple who run a guesthouse. The climb in not a cakewalk, but this is a short day on the saddle.
Non Cycle day
Today we'll visit the traditional Ngada villages of Bena and Gursina and relax in a hot ‘n' cold thermal river at Malanage village. We'll have lunch in a village house by the riverside before returning to our accommodation in Bajawa.
Cycle day 8
81 km / Ascent 680 m / Descent 1760 m / Riding Time 4.5 hours
Bajawa - Borong
The route, first thing, descends a leisurely 37 km / 1170 m to Aimere on the coast. Much like the descent from Moni to Ende earlier in the trip, this is an absolute gem of a downhill with huge views of the coast and Gunung Inerie. The road is flat along the coast for 7 km, followed by a fairly tame 19 km / 444 m ascent, some of which is through shady old growth rainforest. A final descent of 21 km / 432 m to the blink ‘n' you miss it village of Borong and we are done for the day. Our accommodation here will be in a new workers hostel with one person to a room.
Cycle day 9
55 km / Ascent 1550 m / Descent 451 m / Riding Time 5.5 hours
Borong - Ruteng
This is likely the ride you'll be bragging about to all your cycle mates when you get back home. The day begins on the south coast among lontar palms and savannah grasses. The parched coastal landscape gives way to dry forests and ever more lush surroundings while we cycle north for 35 km up and over Gunung Ranaka mountain. Towards the top of this awesome 1,252 m ascent, having crossed many bridges and switchbacks, the road begins to meander its way through thick rainforest and cloud forest. This gorgeous area gives us a chance to cool down, take a quick stroll into the forest to do some river sitting, and check out the beautiful little Ranamese crater lake. After this break, it's a 19 km gradual descent into the lovely, often cloudy mountain city of Ruteng. Our accommodation is in a modern comfortable upmarket hotel.
Cycle day 10
Ruteng is known for its coffee, cool climate and more recently its hobbit cave .We'll be staying in an up-market very comfortable domestic hotel from where we'll cycle, 13 km, and back, through lush scenery that includes some healthy ascents but all in all a relaxing day in preparation for the next two days which will be demanding.
Cycle day 11
73 km / Ascent 895 m / descent 1798 m / Riding Time 4 hours
Ruteng - Lembor
Today's route, southwest towards the western end of Flores, begins with a decent into a narrow canyon past a waterfall. We are met at the end of the falls with a very sharp climb of roughly half a km and a gain of 200 meters. From the top of this climb, we enjoy impressive views of the Gunung Rank mountain as we make another gradual climb out of the valley. This is followed by an 18 km / 364 m descent past the Cancar Spider Web rice paddies. The second and true ascent of the day 11 km / 270 m passes traditional villages, offering good views of surrounding mountains. After topping out at the 1,140 m summit, the route descends 23 km / 880 m through lush pine forests before entering the Lembor area. The village of Lembor has seen better days but we'll be staying in a new and ‘best available' guest house.
Cycle day 12
64 km / Ascent approx 1200 m / Descent approx 1200 m / Riding Time 4.5 hours
Lembor - Labuan Bajo
On the last cycle day from Lembor to Labuan we will be challenged by a 1000 m ascent up Gunung Ambeliling mountain (1300 m) which includes the steepest gradients of the trip. Near the summit, we will be rewarded with vast, sweeping views of Flores' largest protected forest - a home for myriad bird species. There is one slight uphill pitch in a descent reminiscent of the descent down from Kelimutu and Bajawa before a series of hillocks for the last 20 km into Labuan Bajo. Our accommodation in Labuan Bajo will be luxurious resort style by the beach.
Last day of trip and airport transfers to Komodo airport
Finish of trip
Komodo Marine National Park Option
In the morning we'll take a local launch to either / both Komodo and Rinca islands to see the famed Komodo dragons and to enjoy swimming and snorkeling in the crystal clear waters of the Komodo Marine National Park. Return late in the afternoon to our resort accommodation


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One month after we reported that US federal agents seized 1 million pounds, or 454 metric tons, of pork smuggled from China to the same port amid growing fears the meat could contain traces of the African swine fever virus that has ravaged the Asian country’s hog herd, and which has sent pork prices soaring, the pig panic has gone global and as Bloomberg writes, as a result of the crippling virus that has decimated China's hog industry, everything from barbecue to chorizo and German bratwurst will be sharply move expensive in the coming months.
With Chinese pigs getting slaughtering left and right to contain the Arrican swine fever, so are port shorts as meat processors around the world scramble to sell more pork to China to make up for sharp shortages of China's most popular protein. The consequence is tighter supplies in the U.S. and Europe, which is pushing up prices. And as the disease continues to spread throughout China - the world’s largest producer and consumer - the trend will only get worse.
Case in point: US retail prices for boneless hams hit $4.31 per pound in March, the highest since 2015.
In the European Union, wholesale pig prices have climbed 16% in two months, while lean hog futures traded on the CME are higher by 32% since the February lows.
But none of this compares to what is about to hit China, where consumers are bracing for a shock as pork prices may surge more than 70% in the second half of this year an agriculture ministry official said this week, as the country's pork output plunges as much as 30% this year, according to Rabobank, and could spike Chinese CPI in the coming months, sharply limiting the PBOC's efforts to stimulate and boost liquidity in the world's (credit-driven) growth dynamo and curbing China's latest attempt to reflate the world and boost global economic growth.
“Some meat that used to go to the U.S. is now going to China because it pays more,” Jens Munk Ebbesen, director of food safety and veterinary issues at the Danish Agriculture & Food Council, told Bloomberg.
Far from limited to just pigs, the virus which has upended China’s meat industry, will have devastating - for meat lovers and pork shorts - and far-reaching effects, from pushing up food prices to increasing demand for other meats, like chicken and beef.
Seeking to frontrun some of the price surges, China recently made its biggest-ever weekly purchase of US pork as shares of Brazil's JBS, the world’s largest meat producer, rallied 8% this week.
"African swine fever has sparked a rally across global protein stocks, but it’s not too late to buy in,” Morgan Stanley analysts led by Rafael Shin said in a report to clients this week. “We think the rally has only begun and that the long-term impacts of ASF are still not understood."
While this is terrible news for pork consumers, it's some long overdue good news for embattled US farmers, who will be able to sell their hogs for higher prices as a result of the soaring demand. And while producers may start to breed more livestock, the process takes time.
"It will be a good moment for producers," said Didier Delzescaux, the director of French pork council Inaporc.
Finally, it’s not just China that’s grappling with the spread of disease: pork prices may soar even more, as fears spread in Europe that the virus, which was detected in wild boars in Belgium last year, could infect domestic hogs in major exporters, such as France and Germany. France is in the process of building a fence running dozens of kilometers near the border in an effort to contain the disease, unfortunately in a stark comparison to similar "fortifications" undertaken during World War II, this venture will fail spectacularly.

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Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Anil Baijal on Tuesday chaired a law and order meeting and reviewed the general crime situation in the city, and preparedness of Delhi Police for the upcoming Assembly elections likely to be held early this year.
The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary (Home), Commissioner of Police - Delhi, Special Commissioners of Police, Joint Commissioners of Police, Special Commissioner (Transport), Deputy Commissioner (Excise) of the Delhi government, an official statement said.
The Special Commissioner of Police (Crime) made a detailed presentation covering different aspects of law and order situation.
"It was submitted that there has been a decline of 8.74 per cent in the heinous crimes committed in Delhi till December 22 this year as compared to the last year. The percentage of solved cases with respect to heinous crimes in the corresponding period has also improved to 93.89 per cent from 90.12 per cent in the preceding year," the statement said.
The LG directed the Delhi Police to statistically analyse the socio-economic causes of crime and accordingly devise a strategy for effective prevention to make the city safer.
Delhi Police informed LG about the preparedness for crowd control and riot control. The LG was also apprised of non-lethal measures of crowd control and the action plan to upgrade it further, the statement said.
The LG stressed upon studying the impact of officer-oriented handling of law and order arrangements relating to students and youth and desired it may be further extended on the basis of its efficacy.
The Special Commissioner of Police (Intelligence/Nodal Officer, Election) made a detailed presentation regarding preparedness for the Delhi Assembly elections.
"The presentation covered preparedness of Delhi Police regarding pre-Model Code of Conduct, pre-nomination, nomination & campaigning, Election Day and victory processions," the statement said.
"It was informed that Delhi Police has already requisitioned adequate force for smooth conduct of election process especially as during this election, EVMs/VVPATs along with polling parties have to be stationed at polling stations/polling booths one day in advance," it added.
The LG was further apprised about the mapping of vulnerable polling stations and booths jointly done by Deputy Commissioner of Police and District Election Officer.
The LG directed that all steps be taken well in advance to ensure a free and fair election in active consultation with all the stakeholders including neighbouring states.

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The Newman Breastfeeding Clinic employs multiple pediatricians, including Dr. Newman, and they rotate throughout the week. All of our pediatricians have been mentored by Dr. Newman himself and we strive for consistency among all of our staff, students, and pediatricians.
Yes. Both breastfeeding parent and baby require a referral to be seen at the Newman Breastfeeding Clinic. The referrals may be sent by a doctor or midwife. Please arrange for the referrals to be sent to the clinic before your scheduled appointment with us. Click here for Referral Forms.
If you are from Quebec or anywhere outside of Canada, you do not need a referral.
Your first appointment must be booked online. All of our systems are electronic and your online appointment request helps us to book your appointment as quickly and easily as possible.
If you are from Quebec or anywhere outside of Canada, you do not need to enter a Health Card number.
Our administrative staff schedule appointments for the next available date and time, taking into account whether you are coming for a first visit or a follow-up visit and where you live. Wait times for an appointment vary from 24 hours to 1 week. Please note, our clinic does not offer appointments on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
Lactation Consultants are not covered by OHIP/provincial health insurance and our clinic does not receive any financial support from the government. Your payment of $65 + HST covers the cost of the Lactation Consultant who works with you during your appointment. The services provided by the pediatrician are covered by OHIP/provincial health insurance. If you are from Quebec or anywhere outside of Canada, there will be additional fees – please contact us for more information.
Yes. The appointment fee of $65 + HST covers the cost of the Lactation Consultant who works with you during your appointment. The services provided by the pediatrician are covered by OHIP/provincial health insurance and this is the reason we require a referral. If you are from Quebec or anywhere outside of Canada, there will be additional fees – please contact us for more information.
The services provided by the pediatrician are covered by OHIP/provincial health insurance and this is why Health Card numbers are required. The Lactation Consultant’s services are not covered by OHIP/provincial health insurance, so your payment of $65 + HST covers the cost of the Lactation Consultant who works with you during your appointment.
If you are from Quebec or anywhere outside of Canada, there will be additional fees – please contact us for more information.
We strive to keep appointments to a reasonable length. First appointments are typically up to 90 minutes and follow-up appointments are up to 60 minutes. However, despite our best efforts, sometimes there are delays and your appointment may go longer.
For twins, first appointments are up to 3 hours and follow-up appointments are up to 1 hour.
In addition to your baby, please bring your Health Card and baby’s Health Card (the paper version is fine). If you are feeding your baby expressed breast milk or formula, be sure to bring some with you.
We are a breastfeeding clinic and in order to best address your concerns, you must be seen by both the Lactation Consultant and pediatrician at each appointment. The Lactation Consultant will collect a thorough history and assess a feeding at the breast and then collaborate with the pediatrician to develop recommendations for you and your baby. The pediatrician will also examine your breasts and perform a well-baby exam.
Some insurance companies will reimburse you for the fee paid to our clinic for the Lactation Consultant’s services. We recommend submitting your receipt to your insurance company. Even if they do not currently cover this service, the more receipts they receive, the more likely they are to start!
You may need the registration number of the Lactation Consultant you saw at the clinic. If this is the case, please contact us for the information.
Follow-up appointments help us to monitor your situation and provide recommendations as appropriate. We will recommend a follow-up appointment any time we feel you and your baby would benefit from being seen again in the clinic, taking into account your current breastfeeding concerns, the age of your baby, and the distance you travel to the clinic (amongst other things). The average number of appointments is two.
Please note that the fee of $65.00 + HST applies to each visit and you will be seen by the Lactation Consultant and pediatrician every time.
Breastfeeding is a two-person activity. No matter what your breastfeeding concern, both you and your baby have a role to play. Please bring your baby to each appointment.
Even if only one twin is having a problem, please bring both babies to the appointment. With both babies present we are better able to assess the breastfeeding situation and optimize the experience for all.
There is no additional fee for twins – the appointment fee is $65.00 + HST.
Tongue-tie and lip-tie assessments are generally performed at each visit at the Newman Breastfeeding Clinic. We may recommend tongue and/or lip-tie release(s) as part of your care plan based on our physical exam of the area(s), our assessment of the latch, presenting breastfeeding challenges/symptoms, and the age of the baby, amongst other factors. A tongue and/or lip-tie release procedure may not necessarily be performed, even if that was the reason for which you and your baby were referred.
Note, tongue and lip-tie release procedures are covered by OHIP/provincial health insurance, so there is no additional out-of-pocket fee (unless you are from Quebec or anywhere outside of Canada).
Because we are specifically a breastfeeding clinic, if you are not breastfeeding and do not intend to breastfeed, we are not able to assess or release your baby’s tongue or lip-tie.
For a tongue or lip-tie release to be performed, your baby must have received a vitamin K shot either at birth or at least 24 hours before your appointment. Tongue and lip-tie release procedures can be done during any of your appointments (first appointment or follow-up appointment).
In order for our clinic to offer a tongue and/or lip-tie release, a full breastfeeding assessment and physical assessment must be completed by the Lactation Consultant and pediatrician. Tongue and/or lip-tie release(s) will be recommended only if warranted.
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If you cancel or reschedule your appointment less than 48-hours in advance, we are unable to provide a refund.
To cancel your appointment please contact us.
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Unfortunately, our clinic offers in-person appointments only. Some of our Lactation Consultants also work privately and do offer phone or Skype consultations. Please see the list of our Lactation Consultants who also work privately.
Some of our Lactation Consultants also provide private breastfeeding support services and may be available to see you in your home. These services can be arranged with the Lactation Consultant directly and are not associated with or managed by the Newman Breastfeeding Clinic. Please see the list of our Lactation Consultants who also work privately.