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Expert technical guidance
A CTO offers strategic guidance while assisting companies in choosing technologies that support the goals they set. Also, with CTOaaS you get access to experience and expertise to make educated decisions about what tech to invest in.
Cheaper than hiring a full-time CTO
CTO as a service allows you to hire a highly experienced and qualified CTO without paying the full-time expense. This might be a cost-effective alternative for startup companies as well as mid-sized businesses that cannot afford a full-time CTO yet.
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By providing expertise on an on-demand basis, CTO provides guidance, helps to identify opportunities for growth and improvement, and oversees their implementation.
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As a company expands, so do its technological requirements. CTOaaS may assist businesses in scaling their technological infrastructure and ensuring that their technology systems are capable of supporting their expansion.
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Our CTOs can cover a variety of operations related to designing and implementing a business's technology strategy, maintaining the smooth operation of its tech infrastructure, and remaining up to date with changing industry trends.
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With our vCTO services, you get the equivalent of traditional on-site CTOs in terms of tech planning and administration, vendor and team management. But the service is provided remotely using cloud-based technologies and communication tools.
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Both part-time and fractional CTO services at OmiSoft offer access to the expertise of CTO/CTOs on a flexible and cost-effective basis. Both can work remotely or on-site providing a range of tech planning, overseeing cybersecurity, and doing team and vendor management.
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OmiSoft can help to drive product innovation, scaling, and success. Our CTO can manage your product development and strategy, making sure the team has the tools required to produce high-quality products.
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By utilizing the newest technology, our digital transformation CTO advisory services help businesses to keep up with competitors. We manage the company's digital strategy, architecture, and changes, as well as make sure that tech innovation and adoption help the company to reach its goals.
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After you give us the green light that you are interested in working with OmiSoft we send you a detailed scope of work and sign a contract. We also can work on an NDA basis. This step is a finalization of our agreement.
Our experienced CTO or CTOs (depending on your needs) work closely with your company to optimize, grow, and lead your startup business or existing company to success.
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One in Five Young Drivers Admits Video Calling While Driving.
New research shows almost a third of drivers still use their phones behind the wheel. Almost one in five young people admit to making or receiving video calls while driving, according to new research. A study by the RAC found 18 percent of 17-24-year-old drivers confess to having committed the offence, which could see them landed with a £200 fine and six penalty points.
The motoring organisation’s survey, which quizzed more than 3,000 drivers, revealed that young motorists are twice as likely to participate in video calls while driving. On average, an already concerning eight percent of drivers admit to doing this, although that rises to 13 percent among 25-44-year-olds.
Equally worrying is that around one in 10 drivers aged 17 to 24 (nine percent) admit to playing games on their phones while driving. That makes them three times more likely to commit that offence than the average British driver.
According to the RAC’s 2020 Report on Motoring research, drivers’ use of handheld phones is the second-biggest motoring-related concern, with almost a third (32 percent) of motorists claiming the issue worries them. Only the shocking state of local roads drew more concern from the UK’s drivers.
Alarmingly, 29 percent of drivers now say they make and receive calls on handheld phones while driving, which is five percent more than last year and the highest proportion since 2016, when tougher rules were introduced. As a result, almost eight in 10 drivers (79 percent) want to see camera technology introduced to catch those flouting the law.
“Our figures highlight what many drivers already know – that the problem of illegal phone use at the wheel has far from disappeared,” said RAC road safety spokesperson Simon Williams. “While there’s been a reduction in some elements of this dangerous activity, more people say they are making and taking calls now than at any point since 2016, shortly before tougher penalties were introduced.
“And the rise in the popularity of video calls means this type of communication represents a new, clear and present danger on the UK’s roads in 2020. The UK government called for people to make illegal mobile phone use while driving as socially unacceptable as drink-driving. The fact drivers still state it’s their second biggest motoring concern of all shows that more progress still needs to be made here.
“It’s also the case that the bar to convict somebody under the current offence of using a handheld mobile phone while driving is high, making it difficult for the police to enforce. Any mobile phone activity that doesn’t involve telecommunications, such as checking text messages, recording a video or changing pre-downloaded music, is also, bizarrely, not covered by the set mobile phone law, although drivers could be convicted for not being in proper control of their vehicles.
“So it’s significant that motorists are united in their desire to see camera-based technology, like that already in use in other countries, introduced on our roads to catch drivers who risk everyone’s safety by breaking the law in this way. If the behaviour of those who continue to think it’s safe to use a handheld phone while driving upwards of a tonne of metal is ever going to change, they need to believe there’s a reasonable chance of being caught.”

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I often read about other cats and their humans’ struggle to administer the flea medication, and I am usually lucky with my boy because he’s too daft to see it coming.
However, Louis Catorze has found a breathtakingly annoying way of getting his own back: once he’s been splurged with the stinky, sticky fluid, he races upstairs and rolls it off onto our clothes and/or sheets.
If we shut all internal doors, and if it’s dry outside, he races outside and rolls it off onto our patio. The rolling not only smears our patio with ugly, oily marks, but the dirt sticks to his damp fur … and then he pitter-patters back indoors and rolls off the revolting grease-dirt combo onto our clothes and/or sheets.
This picture sums up both the horror of it all and the ambivalence of the little sod.
And, sadly, short of putting him in a box for 24 hours following his treatment, I see no solution to the problem. How do you deal with your furry overlords and flea treatment? Right now I’m quite envious of anyone whose cat flees to an unknown outdoor location and remains there until dusk (by which time the fur is dry).

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Hits of the 70s Box set, Collector's Edition
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the hit versions and very few (none?) seem to have the original singers. I feel like I was ripped off.
"New stereo recordings by the original artists".
I personally prefer all original recordings.
I love the music and voices that drew me to the song in the first place.
Having said that, it also needs said that some people may enjoy this collection also.
My daughter has this set, and loves it.
For her it's not a big deal, she's not a purest wanting only originals.
I've listened to the entire 3 disc set and think it has some merit.
After all, some of these artists are still preforming,
and this is about what they'd sound like in concert today.
Comparing this set to the originals, no they don't sound quite the same.
Occasionally they aren't quite as energetic,
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I GREW UP IN OR AROUND THE 70'S , HAS ALOT OF GOOD SOUNDS FROM GROUPS YOU REALLY DONT HEAR ANYMORE , ITS WORTH THE PRICE AND YOU GET A TIN WITH ITPublished on May 6, 2013 by BOB T
i ws dsappntd wth this clltn for 2 good reasons : 1. The songs of the original artists ws nt sung by the original artists. 2. who ever covered these songs were terrible .... Read morePublished on April 15, 2013 by charles jones
Great old tunes in a surprise metal box rather than a plastic CD case. Brought back good memories, quick delivery, excellent service.Published on March 1, 2011 by C. Reis
I don't know if these are the first unmixed takes of these songs or what. It is definitely the real groups singing but sort of like a non live, live version or something. Read morePublished on April 5, 2010 by Jon S. Arnold


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Fløibanen will be closed for upgrading from September 20th 2021 until April 1st 2022.
Even if the funicular is closed, the mountain, the hiking trails and the playground is always open!
The Funicular takes you to a fantastic area of beautiful natural surroundings with innumerable opportunities for walking and hiking. From Mount Fløyen there are walks on gravel roads and paths to fantastic viewpoints where you can enjoy views of the fjord, mountains and the city below. Check out 10 inspiring walk for the whole family here.
You can also walk from Mount Fløyen to Mount Ulriken. This hike is called Vidden and is one of Bergens most popular mountain hikes. You can walk in either direction, but a lot of people prefer to start at Ulriken and finish at Fløyen which is right in the city center. The hike takes approximately 5 hours and you can read more about the Vidden hike here.
Food and drink at Fløyen:
The charming Fløistuen shop and café offers pastries, ice cream, hot and cold drinks, as well as souvenirs and gifts. At Fløien Folkerestaurant you can enjoy a better meal with the city's finest view. About 10 minutes walk from the station on top, you find the lake Skomakerdiket. Try the Norwegian “svele” and something to drink, with a beautiful view over the water.
Fløistuen cafe is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11 - 18 (until the end of October 2021) and Thursday to Sunday from 11 - 18 (from November until 1 April 2022). The Skomakerdiket cafe is open Saturdays and Sundays at 11 - 16 until 1 April 2022.
Mount Fløyen for children:
Children can have fun at the large playground or try an exciting obstacle course in the forest. Stroll through the mysterious Troll Forest if you dare..

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BOAO, Hainan, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Facing an uncertain international environment, several global initiatives put forward by China demonstrate a long-term commitment to multilateral cooperation and development, said Xavier Castellanos, under secretary general of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
Speaking to Xinhua at the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024, held from March 26 to 29 in the resort town of Boao in southern China's Hainan Province, Castellanos said that initiatives such as the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative are testimony to that commitment.
The theme of this year's conference is "Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Shared Responsibilities."
"The topic of the conference is so crucial. Shared responsibility, focusing on global good, will bring peace, development and harmony," Castellanos said.
As green development is a key measure to address global climate change, he highlighted the importance of international cooperation on that front. He stressed that countries need to enhance their collaborative efforts to address the climate crisis and promote green transformation.
According to the Chinese government work report delivered earlier this month, China's installed renewable energy capacity surpassed its thermal power capacity for the first time in 2023, and the country accounted for over half of the newly installed global renewable energy capacity. And, in one of the government's major tasks for 2024, China will continue to enhance its ecological conservation work and promote green, low-carbon development.
Castellanos said he appreciates China's commitment to addressing climate change and achieving green development.
Looking to history, China's commitment to the climate has been extremely high since the 1990s, he said, commenting on China's role in global climate action. "China is a global leader in terms of climate change initiatives."
As one of the first signatories to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, China has always been an active participant in global governance on climate change, and has long demonstrated its climate action responsibility through concrete achievements, Castellanos noted. ■

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THE Government is planning to open several new embassies around the world in places as far apart as South America and Asia -- but there will be no U-turn on the controversial decision to close down the Irish embassy in the Vatican.
This has been disclosed by the Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore in an interview with the Sunday Independent.
The Vatican embassy closure provoked a political reaction, particularly among Fine Gael backbenchers, and was the subject of a heated debate at the Labour Party conference last weekend.
But in the end, the delegates voted to back Mr Gilmore's decision, which was made in his capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Defending his decision, Mr Gilmore said last week: "We had a small diplomatic service, much smaller than most countries of our size.
"We are in straitened economic circumstances, I have to make the most prudent and practical use of both the money I have available and the personnel I have available.
"I decided -- or recommended to Government -- that we would close three of our smaller missions and the Vatican was among them. That decision stands."
However, Mr Gilmore added: "When our financial circumstances improve, we can look at it again. We have a small service and what we have to do is place that service to the best advantage of the country and the needs of the country.
"Right now, that means that we have to have a presence in each of the European Union member states, we'll be taking up presidency next year. Because of the discussions that we're having with European partners anyway about financial and other matters, it makes sense that we have a presence right across all of the European capitals.
"We also have to look at the areas where there are significant numbers of Irish people visiting and going to work.
"And there is a third aspect to this in that we put a very big emphasis on in our diplomatic work. And that is that our diplomatic service take a more leading role in the promotion of Ireland's trade interests."
The Tanaiste said he had been examining for some time now where we needed to "broaden our footprint for trade purposes".
"We are looking in particular at a lot of the new BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) countries, the emerging markets.
"One of the things that I'm hugely conscious of is if you take South America, we've only two resident embassies in South America.
"And if you consider the progress we are now making in China, well we have an embassy in Beijing, we have a consulate in Shanghai. (But) arguably we need a bigger presence there."
He added: "I think we need a bigger presence across Asia. I don't see the question of where we have embassies and consulates as something that's kind of fixed in stone.
"We have to adapt to the changing requirements -- and the changing requirements is that we can service the Vatican from Dublin."


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This stormwater upgrade and Pakenham and Madden Street presented a number of environmental issues that needed to be managed. There was a large tidal influence on the groundwater, and an extremely shallow ground water table. The ground was largely contaminated, as well as being unstable and of poor quality. The ground conditions were managed well, though extensive dewatering to stabilise the ground.
The work itself was complex and required several deep excavations. Careful planning was undertaken to avoid damage to existing inground utilities, including water, communications and power. Safe working in confided spaces was a paramount concern, particularly in the deep excavations and unstable ground conditions. There were no safety incidents on the project.
Project timelines were critical to the success of this project for the client, with many building projects in the area heavily reliant on the new stormwater and streetscaping works. The project team delivered these works without undue delay despite complex and often unknown ground conditions with significant access restraints. A large element of the public interface involved traffic management and ensuring that access issues and delay impacts were minimised.


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Regina's Chinatown a magnet for immigrant entrepreneurs
New entrepreneurs from China starting business in Regina's Chinatown
Regina's Chinatown district comprises just a few blocks of 11th Avenue, east of the city's downtown area in the Heritage neighbourhood. The street signs in the district include Chinese characters. In the last two years, one block along 11th Avenue has seen six new businesses open. The new business owners came to Canada from China through Saskatchewan's immigrant entrepreneur program.
The program was very popular, especially among people from China. Ninety-five per cent of the people who come to the province through the program are from China. The program stopped accepting applications in 2014. At that time there were 3,000 people on a waiting list.
Now, the province says it plans to reopen the program, although with some major changes.
For one thing, the program will have a new — higher — minimum investment requirement. It is currently set at $150,000. The program will also offer a variety of supports for the new business owners, to give them a better chance of being successful.
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Three English, two Americans and an Australian are rafting down the river, one has forgotten their paddle……it sounds like the beginning of a joke but this is exactly how we started our week white water rafting down the Franklin River in Tasmania.
The Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park has a rich and remarkable heritage. In addition to being home of the last remaining truly wild rivers of Australia, it contains many strong links to an Aboriginal heritage extending back thousands of years. It has been the scene of many desperate escape routes for inhabitants of Sarah Island Prison and has been the stage for the largest conservation battle in Australian history – on whether or not to dam the river, which thankfully was eventually rejected.
Much of the Rivers wild landscape has been shaped by ancient glaciers and is remote and rugged, with ancient Huon Pines now dotting along the bank that can grow to an age of over 3000 years.
We began our trip early Sunday morning as we packed our dry bags and headed out the door for our 7am pick up in Hobart, we boarded the coach and headed out on the long winding roads following the Derwent River, climbing into the Central Highlands, passing Lake St. Clair before descending to the Collingwood River, our starting point. Once we had inflated the raft we set about loading up the boats. Wet suits, life jackets and helmets on we boarded what would be home for the next week and set off. Josh, our tour guide, briefed us with a few tips and practice strokes and before we knew it we were off….or so we thought.
The Collingwood river bed is very rocky and when the river is low it becomes very difficult to avoid getting stuck. The first few hours on the river were mostly spent jumping in and out of the raft, smashing toes, ankles and shins on the rocks as we looked to find a clear route to travel down. One of our members lost a shoe and by the time we reached our lunch spot we were beginning to question whether 7 days to complete the trip would be long enough. Our lunch spot was a pebble beach where the Collingwood and Franklin meet, which meant that post lunch paddling became slightly easier as the river was higher and there were fewer obstacles to avoid. Our campsite for that evening was under an overhanging cliff face, where we would sleep in the open air. The climb to camp was steep and lugging large bags and barrels around made it seem even steeper, our guides prepared dinner whilst we found the flattest ground possible to set up our airbeds on. After being fed we settled down for the night as we had been warned that tomorrow would be a long day on the river, as we snuggled into our sleeping bags I turned to Sarah and said ‘this is weird, and no one else seems to find it weird’, I was reassured and told to get some sleep but our trip had only just begun.
Bird song woke us on day two as the trees came to life with the various birds calling out, some sounding like sinister laughter as though they knew what lay ahead downstream. The steep Franklin valley sides are highly populated with a variety of trees and it was difficult to pick out the species of birds due to the dense cover of branches. Water from the river was boiling for hot drinks as we tucked into cereal, taking on vital energy for the day ahead. We set off at 8am in order to gain as much lost time from the previous day back. This stretch of the river contained many obstacles and the rapids begun to quicken and we encountered many log jams from fallen trees that had been carried down the river which created sieves that made contains treacherous. We mastered the rapid known as Nasty Notch and headed into Descension Gorge before arriving at our second campsite.
Three innocent English tourists with high hopes!
Half a day in and still optimistic despite the bruised shins
Our faithful maidens
The clear, calm waters of one of the Franklin's pools. The tannins from the peaty soil and forest stains the water a light brown, but it is crystal clear, clean and tasted delicious
The first camp, under the stars and the shelter of a rocky overhang
Does this feel weird?
Just seeing you in leggings Tom is weird enough!
Chris could resist sneaking out for a few night shots
Day 2,, an early start and a long way to paddle
Chris and Josh, our faithful river Captain
Jim ad Mary complete the crew with Sarah and Tom at the bow
Our first log jam - tricky, sloppy and rather lethal
Climb over it, pull the raft over and then jump back in - easy!?
Michael and Jenny our rafting companions in the blue boat, all the way from Sydney
A lovely lunch spot on the second day
Clinging to each other for support already
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Availability: Horison Seminyak Bali
Deluxe RoomMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children, 2 infants)
Deluxe Room (Executive)Max Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 2 children, 2 infants)
Deluxe Room, Pool ViewMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children, 2 infants)
Family SuiteMax Occupancy: 6 guests (up to 5 children, 5 infants)
3.5-star resort on the beach, near Legian Beach
This Seminyak resort is in a shopping district, on the beach within minutes of Double Six Beach, Legian Beach, and Seminyak Beach. Also nearby are Kuta Beach and Seminyak Square.
Guests at this beach resort will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a children's pool and barbecue grills.
LCD televisions include premium satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature beds with Select Comfort mattresses, complimentary wireless Internet access, and washers/dryers.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Horison Seminyak Bali Amenities
You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a free ride on the resort's complimentary beach shuttle. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Horison Seminyak Bali like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
The resort offers a snack bar/deli. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Horison Seminyak Bali has designated areas for smoking.
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 154
- Number of floors - 4
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Business center
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Beach shuttle (complimentary)
- Hair salon
- Computer station
- Free Wi-Fi
- Designated smoking areas
- Beach/pool umbrellas
- Laundry facilities
- Multilingual staff
- Luggage storage
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Year Built 2012
- Snack bar/deli
- Shopping on site
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Children's pool
- Outdoor pool
- Wedding services
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- Premium TV channels
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- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
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- In-room massage available
- Shower only
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Manimanika - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open 24 hours.
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- Bicycle rentals nearby
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Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Special check-in instructions:Please note: In accordance with local regulations, all visitors must remain within the hotel property during Seclusion Day/Hindu New Year on March 31, 2014 (from midnight March 30, 2014 to early morning April 1, 2014). Check-in and check-out will not be possible on March 31, 2014.
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We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: IDR 900000
- Airport shuttle fee: IDR 200.000 per vehicle (one way)
- Rollaway bed fee: IDR 500.000 per night
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 25 December. One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
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Book a stay in any room or rate plan and receive the following:
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Sharing information through digital platforms and local knowledge hubs have proved an effective way of transferring knowledge on climate adaptation practices and agricultural related expertise to rural communities in India, as part of NIBIO’s ClimaAdapt project.
In countries such as India, extreme weather conditions caused by climate change pose a severe threat to food security. Fluctuating weather patterns have increasingly manifested themselves as serious droughts or damaging floods affecting agriculture production across the country. To help Indian farmers combat the challenges linked with climate change, it is critical to provide them with good and relevant information at the right time.
To address these issues, and find solutions to the climate-related challenges, the ClimaAdapt project was initiated in the three Indian provinces of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu in 2012. The integrated project, which is a collaborative effort between the Norwegian Institute for Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) and several Indian research institutes, aims to develop climate-smart agriculture technologies in India, to improve the adaptive capacity of local farmers.
Through the project, nearly 25.000 farmers in the study regions - including 28% of women – are now directly accessing information and knowledge on farming and climate adaption regularly from eight Village Knowledge Centres (VKCs) established within the project. More than 75.000 farmers are also connected indirectly to access knowledge through farmer-farmer communication and exchange of knowledge processes.
Ineffective extension services
The Programme Coordinator and Research Professor at NIBIO, Nagothu Udaya Sekhar, says conventional methods of agricultural extension (AE) services and knowledge transfer methods in India are no longer effective:
- It was not a demand driven system, and did not address the specific problems of the farmers and the local challenges. Government agencies had a monopoly over the AE services, and the science was developed in laboratories and controlled conditions and the results were taken to farmers. Consequently, the adoption and the impact of the scientific results and technologies were not very effective, Sekhar says.
Another significant challenge was that farmers in remote areas did not get access to the information on time or that the information was not suitable.
- It is important that farmers get information that is correct and timely. The information provided was not always relevant or complete, it was delayed or smallholder farmers could not take advantage of it due to lack of resources, he explains.
New demand-driven approach
However, Sekhar says India has seen a shift toward a more demand-driven AE system in recent years. There is now a greater private sector involvement with multiple models of extension services. This includes the use of new information and communication technologies (ICT), such as internet services and mobile phones, in order to reach the farmers faster and provide relevant information to farmers in remote villages.
- ICTs can transfer more information cheaper and faster. Traditionally it has not been possible to reach villages in remote places, as the Government lacked the necessary resources. Today, farmers tend to have mobile services, and this can be an effective tool for knowledge transfer, Shekar emphasises.
Mobile services have been utilised to great success in the ClimaAdapt project. VKCs send SMSes up to 2-3 times a day to registered farmers in the participating villages. This could be weather or market related information, or messages connected to farming practices during the cropping season.
- The focus of ClimaAdapt has been to provide timely information on climate resilient technologies, farming practices that farmers need to take up during the course of a cropping season, soil management, planting, crop management, need-based fertiliser and pesticide applications, harvesting, marketing etc., Sekhar explains.
- For instance, when the farmers are preparing for the season, they will receive advice on soil management, where they can go to purchase the best seeds etc. Then during the cropping season as needed, the farmers receive information on weeding, irrigation, pests and pesticides application. Farmers need different information to address the challenges caused by climate change, such as which crops and seeds are best in relation to drought and floods or methods to produce rice with less water.
- The aim is to link farmers and provide need-based, right and timely information that will help farmers to adapt to climate change, as well as increasing their yields and income, he says.
Village Knowledge Centres
VKCs provide an important platform for farmer interaction, not only with other farmers but also with scientists, government agencies and other stakeholders, as well as women involved in agriculture.
According to Sekhar, VKCs are innovative, multi-dimensional platforms that can provide a good stage for realising goals and networking. Currently, 2000-2500 farmers are connected to each VKC.
- They bridge the knowledge, gender, and digital divides and empower rural communities by fostering inclusive development and participatory communication.
The aim is to promote equitable access to information and knowledge among households from socially and economically marginalised rural communities. This will help them make informed decisions and improve their livelihoods, he says.
Women are often ignored in traditional agricultural extension systems, but VKCs are opening up new possibilities for them to get more actively involved and thus support gender mainstreaming.
- Traditionally, women are busy in the household and have not been able to meet extension workers. Also, these extension workers were most often men. Now, VKCs are there all the time and women are also working in the centres. This means that women are included in a different way, Sekhar says.
In addition, VKCs are a great tool for connecting farmers with ongoing extension government programmes and training programmes, he says.
Here, they can get on-the-spot information and advice, for example through video meetings with specialists and plant health clinics.
The feedback from the farmers has so far been good in the project villages, and they want to continue to support and be engaged with VKCs when the project ends, Sekhar says.
- We have built trust within the communities and enthusiasm has grown. Farmers are now willing to pay a fee for the maintenance of the VKCs after the project withdraws.
The VKCs have also developed into extensive information hubs, not only for agriculture, but for additional services within for example health, livestock research and social services.
The idea is that the village and farmers themselves will take over the centres when the project ends.
- We need to ensure that it is sustainable when we leave, and VKCs services can be continued. Village youth that have completed school are now being trained to maintain the centres. They also get paid for their time. But we are also working with Government and the private sector so that the VKC model from ClimaAdapt can be shared and scaled up.
In addition, there are companies looking at the ideas and putting them into farmer owned business models, as there is will to pay for the information.
However, ensuring sustainability of VKCs is still a challenge, according to Sekhar.
- There are people with different social and political interests who can create conflict at the local level. But we have managed to bring stakeholders together, which is very important, he concludes.
- The ClimaAdapt project is supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Norway, through the Royal Norwegian Embassy, New Delhi.
- The partners in the project are NIBIO, the International Water Management Institute, the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) , The Water and Land Management and Training Institute (WALAMTARI), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) and the Irrigation Management and Training Institute (IMTI). About 25-30 scientists with expertise in various disciplines including climate and hydrology modelling, agronomy, soil science, irrigation, pests and diseases, economics, policy and gender are working in the project.
- The Village Knowledge centres (VKC), leverage best-fit Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and function as a conduit for information, knowledge, and skill transfer to rural communities.
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How to hike the Phoenix seven summits
Every year, hikers from around the Valley and around the nation come to Phoenix to tackle a punishing task: Climbing seven city mountains in one day.
The city hosts the Phoenix Seven Summit Challenge to showcase the diversity of its sprawling mountain parks and preserves. This year's challenge, held Nov. 14, was the 11th such event. More than 600 hikers set out on a trek to cover 25 miles and 5,175 feet in elevation gain.
Below is a guide to this year's Seven Summit Challenge for residents who want to try to tackle the challenge themselves, either in a single day or as separate hikes.
The peaks aren't necessarily the city's tallest, though several are among them. Rather, Phoenix park ranger Elizabeth Smith said the summits were chosen for their diversity and range of locations. Each offers its own unique scenery and set of challenges.
Smith said this year’s event highlighted several newer trailheads that residents might not know about. She said fundraising from the challenge supports the city's trail-preservation efforts.
The Seven Summit Challenge, or PHX 7, is the pinnacle of the larger Phoenix Summit Challenge event. For residents looking for a less-grueling trek, the city also hosts PHX 5, PHX 4 and PHX Accessible 4 challenges. About 1,200 hikers participated in the four challenges on Nov. 14.
The summits scaled during this year's event:
Summit 1: Apache Wash, Apache Vista
Elevation gain: 340 feet.
Distance: 1.2 miles one way.
Parking: Apache Wash Trailhead, 1600 E. Sonoran Desert Drive.
Hike: North on the Sidewinder Trail, moving counterclockwise around Apache Vista. Turn left at the Apache Vista Trail and continue to the summit. (Note: Summit 2 begins from the Apache Vista summit.)
Trail tidbit: If avoiding crowds is your goal, the Apache Wash Trailhead is sure to be a safe bet thanks to its remoteness and newbie status. The trailhead, located in far northeast Phoenix near the Carefree Highway, opened in 2013 and is among the city's newest.
Tip: Compared with the rest of the seven summits, Apache Vista is a breeze. Use this hike as a warm-up to prepare for the long journey ahead.
Summit 2: Apache Wash, Ridgeback Overlook
Elevation gain: 350 feet.
Distance: 4.52 miles one way.
Parking: Apache Wash Trailhead, 1600 E. Sonoran Desert Drive.
Hike: From the Apache Vista summit, hike down and take the Sidewinder Trail. When the trail forks, turn right to stay on the Sidewinder Trail. Go northwest to Ridgeback Trail and up to the Ridgeback Overlook summit. Take Ridgeback Trail down the southern side to the Ocotillo Trail and back to the Apache Wash trailhead and parking lot.
Trail tidbit: The trails at Apache Wash are far less rugged than many of the city's more-popular trails and those on the seven-summit itinerary. This trailhead is ideal for mountain bikers and trail runners looking for smoother terrain.
Tip: When tackling a trek the length of the seven summits, it's important to be strategic about what foods you eat and when. Dr. Jaime Parker, a certified personal trainer and health coach with the Wellness Council of Arizona, said the best foods to eat early in the day are complex carbohydrates (non-processed whole grains) and fruit.
Summit 3: Deem Hills
Elevation gain: 701 feet.
Distance: 3.7 miles round trip.
Parking: Deem Hills Park, 26777 N. Deem Hills Parkway (51st Avenue and Deen Hills Parkway).
Hike: From the southern end of the park (near the dog park), take the Circumference Trail counterclockwise. Turn left on to the Ridgeline Trail and follow it to the top of Ridgeline. Go back down the same route.
Trail tidbit: According to the city's website, the name Deem Hills goes back as far as 1922, when Dennis and Carl Deem began homesteading land near the hills. The hills are made of volcanic rock, giving its dark formations a different appearance from many other city mountain parks.
Tip: Smith said following the circumference trail around Deem Hills is a good way to extend a workout at this summit, which also offers views of the Central Arizona Project Canal.
Summit 4: Piestewa Peak
Elevation gain: 1,162 feet.
Distance: 2.4 miles round trip.
Parking: 2701 E. Squaw Peak Drive.
Hike: Take Trail 300 to the summit and go back down the same route.
Trail tidbit: Originally named Squaw Peak, state officials renamed the peak more than a decade ago at the urging of Native American advocates concerned about its negative connotations. It was dubbed Piestewa Peak in honor of Lori Piestewa, a member of the Hopi Tribe and the first known American Indian woman to die in combat with the U.S. military. She was killed during the Iraq War in 2003.
Tip: Piestewa is the most popular and formidable summit of the day, with its steep incline and razor-sharp rocks. Parker advises hikers to take their time and get fitted for a pair of hiking boots or trail-running shoes. Normal athletic shoes don't provide enough grip or protection against foot injuries. "A good shoe is an investment in your health," she said. "Spend the money and get something good."
Summit 5: Shaw Butte
Elevation gain: 796 feet.
Distance: 4.8 miles round trip.
Parking: North Mountain Visitor Center, 12950 N. Seventh Street.
Hike: From the visitor center, take Trail 100 west to connector trail. Follow the connector trail to Trail 306. Take Trail 306 up along the northern side of the mountain to the summit. Go back down the same route.
Trail tidbit: The most iconic feature of Shaw Butte is the cluster of radio towers and satellite dishes atop its summit. But a lesser-known feature is on the mountain's southern side, where hikers can find the ruins of the Cloud 9 restaurant, which burned in 1964.
Tip: If done as a standalone workout, Shaw Butte can be extended into a longer loop hike following its southern descent past the ruins of Could 9. Be careful hiking the northern side, where broken pavement is a regular obstacle.
Summit 6: Lookout Mountain
Elevation gain: 586 feet.
Distance: 3.2 miles round trip.
Parking: Lookout Mountain Park, 14441 N. 18th Street.
Hike: Hike counterclockwise on Trail 308. At the intersection with Trail 150, hike to the summit and return the same route back to the trailhead.
Trail tidbit: Lookout Mountain's narrow summit provides some of the best unobstructed, panoramic views of all the seven summits. This trail is one of the less-intense summits, so savor the photo opportunity.
Tip: By this time in the journey, hikers might start to feel their muscles cramping. Parker said this is because the body is getting low in salt. She said eating salty snacks, perhaps some healthy chips, can help to stave off these muscle cramps in the final leg of a trek.
Summit 7: South Mountain, Dobbins Lookout
Elevation gain: 999 feet.
Distance: 5 miles round trip.
Parking: 10919 S. Central Avenue. After entering the preserve, take the first left after passing the gatehouse. Follow the road to the end. Holbert Trailhead is on the right (southern) side of road.
Hike: From the Holbert Trailhead, hike to Dobbins Extension Trail and then to Dobbins Lookout. Go back down the same route.
Trail tidbit: Petroglyphs from the ancient Hohokam people line parts of the Holbert Trail. Smith, who calls the trail an "outdoor living museum," said there's a petroglyph of a coyote on a boulder near the trailhead, and many more along its path. At the top of the summit, hikers can relax and enjoy the view from a stone ramada built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, a New-Deal era work program.
Tip: A speedy recovery from a 25-mile trek requires a quick supply of nutrients to the body. Parker recommends eating protein and some healthy fat as soon as possible.
Source: City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, Republic archives


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By Susan Mosley, LAc
I’m sure you are all aware of acupuncture’s uses for musculoskeletal problems, but I’ll bet you are not as familiar with its effectiveness for internal medicine and psychiatric disorders. Herbal treatment is a vital component of treatment as well, but that is a topic for another article!
Why even use acupuncture for emotional problems?
Chinese medicine has long history treating mental illness and emotional disorders.
Ancient texts describe the use of ‘ghost points’ used for what our European ancestors would have called possession by demons, or what we’d now classify as dementia, psychosis, or schizophrenia. To treat ‘ghosts’ you needle a series of 13 points sequentially.
Some acupuncture physicians also describe use of the window of the sky points, generally located on the neck or around the base of the skull. These points are used for situations like confusion, mania, or seizures. I think they can be particularly effective when blood flow to the brain is obstructed, by arteriosclerosis, for example.
To treat psychiatric disorders with acupuncture, it is not necessary to delve into psyche or do talk therapy, though most acupuncturists will tell you they hear just as many confessions as a hairdresser, bartender, or priest! Because acupuncture can be so powerful at treating emotional problems, emotional balancing can be an unintended result. Sometimes people seek treatment for a simple orthopedic problem, like a knee or shoulder and come back reporting that they aren’t yelling at the kids anymore, their insomnia is gone, or their anxiety has disappeared.
How does acupuncture work for emotional problems?
Acupuncture aims to bring harmony and balance back to the individual. Most Americans have a Heart-Mind split, where the ego dissociates from the body. You see it all the time, where people think their body is just a vehicle carrying around the mind, and the physician is a mechanic who can install new spark plugs and all will be well. Or they make no association that the fact that they are cheating on their spouse is causing their upset stomach. Acupuncture is uniquely effective for reintegration of body/mind/spirit thereby healing the psyche as well as the physical body.
An old story by Carl Jung illustrates this mind/body disconnect better:
A Lakota chief told him about white people “They are always uneasy and restless. We do not understand them; we think they are mad.”, “Why?” “They think with their heads.” Jung: “Where do you think with?” Chief “We think with our hearts.”
Americans live too much in their heads, and don’t pay attention to what is in their hearts. What is the Chinese view of the mind?
The mind is a form of Qi, or energy, which flows through the meridians and organs of the body. To quote eminent teacher and practitioner Giovanni Maciocia “…if essence (constitution from congenital inheritance, diet and intake) and qi are strong and flourishing, the mind will be happy, balanced and alert. If essence and qi are depleted or obstructed, the mind will suffer and may become unhappy, depressed, anxious, or clouded.’
Consider the acupuncture meridians as a series of canals. If one of the waterways is blocked by fallen logs, when rain comes you’ll have flooding, runoff, and damage. The cure is to simply the clogging debris from the waterway. To metaphorically clean your gutters or reboot your computer, we recommend that you get treatment 4 times a year at the change of seasons. At this time we stimulate points on the extraordinary meridians, which act as a reservoir for energy.
Even if you don’t believe in meridian theory, we have plenty of evidence that acupuncture can work for many diseases. According to the National Institutes of Health, acupuncture alters brain chemistry directly by changing the release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones, thus regulating immune reactions at the cellular level, normalizing blood pressure, heart rate, blood flow, and body temperature, as well as aiding the activity of pain killing endorphins. Acupuncture also affects serotonin levels, aiding sleep, depression, satisfaction with food, etc.
And now we are finding out that neurotransmitters and neuropeptides have receptors in the GI tract, white cells, kidney, and pancreas. If your emotional trauma or stress is repressed or indulged (you all know those people who rejoice in their misery) or even misdirected, you can eventually show up with physical symptoms. Of course, different people will react differently to the same environmental and emotional influences, according to their congenital inheritance, personality type, and habits, including diet and exercise.
Western medicine is finally recognizing this tendency of different personality types to tend toward certain diseases. (Note your classic type A and type D personalities.) Consider a 12-year study of middle-aged men and women which showed “that suppressed anger significantly interacted with elevated blood pressure to produce the highest mortality". It appeared that people with high blood pressure who suppressed their anger were five times as likely to die as hypertensive people who expressed it.
Conversely, if your internal organs are imbalanced for a long time, the mind may be affected as well. One simple example is a person with chronic disease developing depression.
According to Chinese theory, you feel and store emotions in all of elemental organs.
Anger, according to tradition, affects the liver; this can also show up as depression, irritability, frustration, bitterness, inability to focus. Treat this type with LV 14 and GB 20 for the anterior pituitary. Liver toxins or disease can also affect the emotions. We all know an alcoholic with poor impulse control and anger issues.
Rumination taxes the spleen/pancreas. The spleen is the seat of logical and intuitive thinking and memorization. Disharmony manifests as repetitive thoughts, obsessive behaviors, or chronic worry. Insomnia is common because you can’t fall asleep from not being able to shut your mind off. Use Yintang and SP 20.
Grief and sorrow deplete the lungs, often leading to asthma or recurrent upper respiratory problems, or simply weakened immunity. As an example, look at how loss of a spouse often leads to illness or death of the survivor.
Excessive joy affects the heart, with disharmony leading to excessive craving, desire for unattainable things, or obsessive love.
Fear or lack of willpower affects the kidneys. This can be simply fear of change, fear of losing a relationship, fear of confrontation, or fear of the unknown. Use K27 and BL 10 to effect posterior pituitary. Since the kidneys rule the bones these people often have low back pain.
Of course over time, an imbalance in one system leads to problems in the other organs. Such as liver overacting on lungs, where the person has a chronic cough that has no physical cause but appears when the person is angry or irritable. Or liver overacting on stomach, where with emotional upsets the patient has diarrhea or heartburn.
Each treatment may be different, even with same diagnosis. That’s one reason that not too many double blind studies have been conducted on acupuncture. The Chinese think it is unethical to not treat someone who is suffering, so they do not allow placebo treatments. Each and every patient is treated according to the pattern of symptoms, not to a specific point formula.
Common points used to treat emotional illness:
HT7 quiets the heart, so it’s not only good for insomnia and anxiety, but it can regulate rhythm and rate, good for back pain in men
SP6 particularly good for hormonal fluctuations in females accompanied with PMS or irritability
Yintang is the reflex point of pituitary, also known as the3rd eye, or ‘happy point”.
DU 20 calms mind, improves concentration and memory (ADHD, confusion).
K1 restores consciousness revival point; also works well for bipolar treatment, or flat affect. Auricular acupuncture is particularly suited for addiction recovery and stress related symptoms, and can be used for narcotics, smoking, and weight loss. The standard NADA protocol treatment helps reduce anxiety, and curb appetite and cravings. Ear points are also used to enhance effectiveness of standard acupuncture treatments. These protocols are probably less than 50% effective over the long run for addiction, but are very useful as an adjunct therapy.
Here are excerpts from some studies on acupuncture:
The journal Psychiatric Times did a very small sample study where 3 groups of patients received specific treatment for depression, or a general acupuncture treatment, or were placed on a waiting list. The study did find that the patients who did receive acupuncture had “significant symptom relief at rates comparable to standard treatments such as psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy”.
For chronic emotional disorders the outer bladder line (also known as the emotional bladder line) on the back is used frequently. some physician acupuncturists are injecting minidoses of steroids at tender points along this channel, with improvement in patients where pharmacotherapy was unsuccessful. These were patients who complained of hallucinations, nightmares, agitation, depression, schizoid personality, or repetitive thoughts. Traditional practitioners would use moxa and needles at these points. These tender points often radiate into the neck or shoulder with pressure. The muscle tension in the area itself contributes to the ongoing nature of the symptoms. This treatment regimen had outstanding results in 80% of the patients, though some have to continue therapy indefinitely. People with tightness in the upper back, neck, and shoulders are often more controlling, often perfectionists, and ‘carry the weight of the world on their shoulders’. I think that many cases of hypertension in the US are caused by just this neck tension occluding the carotid receptors in the neck.
For anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and depression, as well as stroke recovery, and other neurological disorders like Parkinson’s, scalp acupuncture is very effective. In China they do strong needle stimulation, which can cause pain and bleeding, but in the US, we use electrical stimulation. Serotonin and norepinephrine are affected by using electroacupuncture at Yintang, DU20, GB5, GB 8, DU 24, 26, and GB20. Low frequency stimulation, 1.5-12 HZ seems to be better for depression; while high frequency (120 HZ0) is better for schizophrenia. I treated a gentleman with major depression once a week for only one month with this protocol, with spectacular results, plus herbal therapy. This type of treatment was considered effective for 55-95% of the patients in the studies. In China they do these points daily for up to 6 weeks. I find it better (and more financially feasable) to do treatment more slowly like once or twice a week, with a more gradual reduction in the patient’s medications.
Another study was conducted in which patients wore headgear with magnets arranged in Sishencong point pattern around DU 20 at the crown of the head. 7 of 10 patients who wore the device had long lasting relief of depression. However, if they wore the magnets for more than an hour a day they often were hyperactive. This treatment was also used effectively for cases of sleepwalking.
For ADHD, 155 patients were treated with scalp points, plus body points according to their Chinese pattern, for 5 treatments a week for 2 weeks, for a total of 12 weeks. Therapy was more effective in the hyperactive types and in the younger patients, less so after age 12.
As you can see, evidence is mounting that acupuncture is effective for many emotional and psychiatric problems. To find a qualified practitioner in your area, go to www.acupuncturetoday.com or www.acufinder.com and enter your zip code. You don’t have to suffer!

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Buried in the $1.1 trillion spending bill that President Barack Obama signed into law is a provision that would allow the benefits of retired truckers, construction workers and others who contributed to so-called multi-employer pensions to be cut for the first time.
This change — potentially affecting as many as 1.5 million current and future retirees in underfunded plans, mostly union workers — will undoubtedly set off volleys of finger-pointing to find a culprit for the accelerating collapse of the system. Many commentators will blame unions for extorting extravagant, unsustainable retirement packages from employers that are now falling apart. But it’s not so simple. In fact, the long, tangled history of U.S. private pensions is equally a story of how business sought to manage labor, conserve profits and block the expansion of a modern welfare state.
Research by historians such as Jennifer Klein and Steven Sass helps explain why the United States is almost unique in its reliance on private, company-sponsored pensions instead of comprehensive, government-sponsored benefits.
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Phillies have had some memorable October moments
You can enjoy watching the World Series beginning Friday night. The Phillies returned to the “Big Dance” for the first time since 2009.
The Phils will face the Houston Astros, who they played in a memorable NLCS series back in 1980 when the Astros were a member of the National League.
In this week’s version of Yesterday, a column dedicated to reminiscing about local pro and college teams as well as some pop culture items from the 1960s, 70s, 80s - and sometimes beyond - I will look at some Phillies’ October moments (aside from the 1980 championship) as well as some that dotted the Halloween month as well.
That Three-Day Game
: On Oct. 27, 2008, the Phillies began Game Five of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. A series of storms and a controversial decision from MLB commissioner Bud Selig would have the game’s final three innings be played two days later.
The score was tied 2-2 after six innings, and it would continue Oct. 29.
When it finally resumed, the Phillies posted a 4-3victory when Brad Lidge recorded his league-leading 48th save of the season.
A Memorable Halloween celebration
: Two days later on Oct. 31, Philadelphia played host to a four-mile parade that ended at Citizens Bank Park.
Second baseman Chase Utley had his famous proclamation when he shouted “World ****** Champions!” If you were there, I’m sure you remember it.
Wheeze Your Way To The End
: On Oct. 16, 1983, the “Wheeze Kids” Phillies were eliminated in five games by the Baltimore Orioles in Game Five of the World Series, an easily forgotten Fall Classic involving the Phillies.
The defeat also officially closed the window from the Phillies 1980 championship season.
The ‘83 team was adorned with the likes of veteran ex-Reds Tony Perez and Joe Morgan, who were joined with former teammate Pete Rose.
Mike Schmidt, Garry “Lee” Maddox, Ivan DeJesus, Gary “Sarge” Matthews and Bo Diaz (remember him?) were part of the 30-plus lineup. Schmidt popped 40 homers and drove in 109 runs during the regular season, and Matthews was named the NLCS MVP.
Steve Carlton was in the twilight of his career and still won 15 games. He formed a formidable duo with Cy Young winner John Denny, who won 19 games. Charlie Hudson and Kevin Gross became household names.
The real strength of the team was in the bullpen where Al Holland and Willie Hernandez teamed with aging Ron Reed - 40 at the time - and Tug McGraw (38). And who could forget Sid Monge?
Who was the manager of this bunch? Fittingly, it was 59-year-old Paul Owens, who took over for Pat Corrales - who was suddenly fired at the All-Star Break with a 43-42 first-place record.
Owens guided the team to a 47-30 mark the rest of the regular season, and to a four-game victory in the postseason over the Dodgers.
Thanks for the Memories
: It was apparent the Phillies were shifting gears after the ‘83 season, and an overhaul had begun.
They released Rose, who hit .245 in ‘83, along with Morgan (.235), and Perez (.241). Rose was gone three days after they were eliminated by Baltimore.
: In October 1993, the Phillies capped their 97-win regular season with a Game Six NLCS 6-3 victory over the Braves. Ten years after the “Wheeze Kids,” Jim Fregosi’s rough-and-tumble bunch headed to the World Series.
Curt Schilling won the NLCS MVP with a 1.69 ERA, the same mark Mitch “Wild Thing” Williams had. Williams did have two wins in relief.
Wes Chamberlain - a name from the past - hit. 364, and Lenny Dykstra and Dave Hollins each hit two homers in the series.
In the World Series against Toronto, most people forget that Rickey Henderson worked a walk off Mitch “Wild Thing” Williams and was one of the two runners on base before Joe Carter launched his legendary three-run, walk-off homer for an 8-6 victory in Game Six for the championship.
Those Old Padres
: When I think about the Padres back in the day, a lot of good memories come to mind.
Before they made it to the World Series in 1984, San Diego was a hapless team in the late 1960s and early 1970s. I loved watching them in their classic uniforms, and it also was special to watch a West Coast team because you didn’t see them often.
Probably my favorite Padre back then was first baseman Nate Colbert, who was your home run-strikeout hitter. Colbert once had five homers and 13 RBIs in a doubleheader sweep of Atlanta in 1972, and he still has the Padres all-time home run record of 163.
See if these Padres names stir a memory - Darrel Thomas, John Grubb, Fred Kendall, Ollie Brown, Cito Gaston, Enzo Hernandez, Leron Lee, Butch Metzger, and of course, the tiny, off-speed lefty Cy Young winner Randy Jones.
: On Oct. 18, 1967, the Flyers made their franchise debut in St. Louis and posted a 2-1 victory. Captain Lou Angotti and Ed Hoekstra tallied goals.
The Flyers won the old NHL West by one point over the Los Angeles Kings in a division that featured the fabled California Golden Seals. Bernie Parent and Doug Favell actually split the season, with Parent having one more game. Angotti was the team’s leading scorer with 49 points, followed by the legendary Gary Dornhoefer.
The Flyers lost to the Blues in seven games in the playoffs.
The Doctor Was In The House
: On Oct. 20, 1976, the Sixers made a monumental move for their franchise when they brought Julius Erving from the Nets for $3 million.
The Nets, who joined the NBA, were strapped for cash because the Knicks had demanded the Nets pay $4.8 million for an infringement on their already established NBA territory. Erving was a two-time ABA champ and three-time league MVP.
He led the team to 50 regular-season wins, and the team led the league in attendance. Erving took his team to the NBA finals, but they lost in six games to the Portland Trail Blazers with Bill Walton.
Erving did help the team to the 1983 NBA championship, and he retired after the 1986-87 season.
Those Halloween Costumes and Goodies
: Growing up, it was a real treat when your parents bought you one of those Collegeville Costumes.
They were the ones in the square box with the plastic cover in the middle. You could see the face of the mask through the plastic. It was a big deal to go to a drugstore, a department store, or even a W.T. Grant or Woolworth’s and pick out a costume. You would have the kind of mask with the rubber bands on the back that would wrap around your hair.
Along with the costumes, there always was the Brach’s Candy Corn, usually in a box. You could also get a big bag of it.
Do you remember the wax soda bottles? You could bite off the cap and drink a colored liquid.
Another Classic Game
: In the early 1970s, I remember having a game called “Sure Shot Baseball” by Ideal.
It was a two-person game played much the same way as outdoor baseball. The game consists of nine innings of three outs each. The “pitcher” rolls a plastic marble down a slide and it heads toward a batter controlled by their opponent. There was a bat you would swing to make contact.
You had to catch the ball to record an out. Depending where the ball went out of the miniature stadium would determine your hit. There were plastic runners that popped into slots at each base.
Do You Remember?
Every week, I’ll look back at a former player, manager, coach, or broadcaster who has crossed our lives over time. Do you remember Greg Gross?
The left-handed hitting York native spent 10 seasons with the Phillies from 1979-88. He primarily was a pinch-hitter and also had a steady globe. Gross broke into the majors with the Astros in 1973 and joined the Cubs in 1977. He finished his career with the Astros in 1989.
Gross hit .279 with the Phillies and .287 overall in 17 seasons.