For many of us in ministry, fall signals the beginning of the church programming year and focus on stewardship with our congregations.
Now that the first filing season under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is behind us, how did your church or non-profit fare in charitable giving numbers in 2018? New data released by the IRS through July 25, 2019 shows that taxpayers gave over $57 billion less to charity in 2018. (https://www.irs.gov/statistics/filing-season-statistics)
‘It’s a big drop in dollars, but those numbers don’t tell the whole story. Just because someone isn’t itemizing anymore doesn’t mean they aren’t still giving.’— Rick Cohen, National Council of Nonprofits
The TCJA doubled the standard deduction for most taxpayers in 2018. That dramatically reduced the number taxpayers who were able to itemize deductions. Stats show that only 10% of 2018 returns filed so far contained Sch A, compared to 30% in 2017.
There’s more to the story, too. The IRS expected a record 14.6 million extensions for 2018. All of the stats will not be in until after the due date on Oct 15. Most extensions tend to be filed by high-income taxpayers who typically itemize and have hefty charitable giving deductions. Other factors can come into play to incentivize givers, such as a strong economy and greater disposable income. Giving also spikes after tragic events and natural disasters.
So, how did your church or non-profit’s donation receipts look in 2018? It may be too early to tell, but hopefully the trends will show that tax laws have little impact on giving, and that giving remains strong by individuals who want to make a difference in their church and communities.
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Rehearsals for “My Old Lady” are in full swing. As they started work, the three actors, David Fritts, Kathleen Warfel, and Jan Rogge took a moment to reflect on their longstanding personal and professional history together in Kansas City. Read about it over at KC Studio’s blog entry.
See these three Kansas City artists in what Director (and KCAT Artistic Board Member) Darren Sextro refers to as “a gift to our patrons” by getting your tickets here or by calling the Ticket Office at 816-235-6222.
In “My Old Lady,” Mathias, a down-on-his luck author, inherits a fabulous but crumbling Parisian apartment from his estranged father, and thinks that his luck has finally changed… until he learns that the apartment comes with a feisty 92-year-old tenant and her obstinate daughter! Not only is this a Kansas City premiere, but it is the first time an Israel Horovitz play has been professionally produced in here in nearly 25 years.
Come see this hidden gem by an acclaimed and prolific writer. A love letter to France that is, in turns, funny, romantic, touching, and profound.
“My Old Lady” will run from January 11 – 29 at the City Stage in Union Station. Tickets are available here or by calling 816-235-6222.
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Jorge Iglesias González
General Manager of Rooteco. He has been linked to the agricultural world for 30 years, since he started his internship at Azucarera EBRO in 1992.
He has been linked to the sugar beet sector for the first 12 years of my working life in the factory laboratory and then mainly in the beet seed sector, where I ended up as sales manager of one of the most prestigious German companies in the world.
Since 2006 he started his professional life in the world of agricultural machinery occupying commercial positions until he reached the general management of one of the leading companies-brands in this world.
My studies are in Agricultural Engineering - INEA Valladolid, having studied Agricultural Engineering in León and Palencia, without finishing, and the Degree course. He is a senior technician and risk prevention auditor.

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Keeping people engaged during an ISO 27001 implementation project can be hard—especially if the whole team is involved with other parallel assignments and lacks clear direction. It is on the project manager alone to keep them engaged, provide direction, and balance other known ISO 27001 implementation challenges at the same time: lack of understanding of the project steps and managing a huge set of rules, documentation, tasks, and communication, along with steering management decisions. Often, this balance is impossible to keep, so people disengage and miss important information, causing delays and frustration.
In this article, you can learn how to accomplish employee engagement in an ISO 27001 implementation project and keep the balance intact.
The traditional way to engage people during ISO 27001 project implementation and hold their engagement through ISO 27001 maintenance
Keeping people engaged via emails, phone calls, and face-to-face meetings might have worked well in the past, as there was no alternative. As a remnant of the past, traditional ways are proving inadequate to respond to modern-day challenges. Here’s why:
- Inaccessible information. Information and communication were dispersed throughout email inboxes, or put as comments on the documents. It was up to the project manager to piece data together, making him the main project bottleneck.
- Lack of effective task and project management. Tasks and project assignments were handled through Excel and information was passed over via email, making it really hard for the project manager to understand the progress and react on time in case of issues and course changes.
- Lack of a document management system. A huge set of policies and rules were managed through email, making the project manger’s life miserable in the attempt to keep all versions, discussions, and next steps in line.
- Lack of a notification system. To keep people in the loop efficiently was not possible, as the only notification system was the project manager and his friendly email “nudges” to remind people of their responsibilities.
Because of this inherent inability to address these challenges, companies are turning to other alternatives to manage and handle their ISO 27001 implementation projects.
Achieving employee engagement in ISO 27001 with the right tool
ISO 27001 online tools thrive on the traditional way’s inability to effectively organize and engage people during the project implementation. They are built for teams, fostering a collaborative spirit, effective communication, and coordination around relevant project topics. Here’s how:
- Easy access to information. Online ISO 27001 tools are accessible all the time via a browser and an Internet connection. Cross-departmental teams can log into your company domain and access everything they need to know, and tasks they need to do, to contribute to the success of the project. Removing all obstacles between the team and information reduces the chances of disengagement.
- One central stage for all task and project activities. With online ISO 27001 tools, all information is located in one place. Tasks can be assigned, tracked, and managed easily. All communication and approvals are kept in the context of the tasks they are tied to. With this, it is quite easy to discern people’s responsibilities, next steps, and the current progress of the project.
- Document management system. All ISO 27001 online tools should have a system to develop, track, and manage the huge set of documents. When it is easy for the team to understand where the last version of the file is located, and its status, it removes any frustration and increases the chances of continuous engagement.
- Smart notification system. Calling people back to the ISO 27001 online tool at the right time to the right place is crucial to ensure employee engagement. Reminders, as well as document and task status changes, should trigger email notifications to enable users to identify the priorities and ensure timely reaction to the project requests.
With these features, online ISO 27001 tools can ensure an increase in team engagement during the ISO project implementation.
How Conformio engages employees during ISO 27001 implementation projects and holds their engagement through ISO 27001 maintenance
To increase our people’s engagement during an ISO 27001 implementation and later maintenance, we designed our own online ISO management platform, called Conformio. We equipped it with all the necessary features to ensure that all the project activities are streamlined and done on time with the maximum team participation.
We effectively nurture team collaboration with this set of features:
- Easy-to-access platform – with the right email and password, our team members can log in and quickly access all the relevant information they need to keep the project going forward.
- One place for all ISO 27001 project activities and information – Answering simple on-hand questions during work on your documents in Conformio, the system will automatically create tasks and send notification to responsible persons, stating due dates and instructions. Conformio will make sure to notify and remind the responsible persons if they slip the first “nudge.” The system will lead them to the task, so they can start on it at once. With each new change in the system or recurrent activity needing to be performed – document or task status change, document review, risk assessment and risk treatment update, internal audit, etc., Conformio will trigger notifications to the right users, so they stay in the loop and can react if needed.
- Effective document management system – this helps us co-develop relevant documentation, tracking versions, contextual discussions, and approvals in one place. Team members can start a discussion on the document, invite colleagues to participate, and change the status, calling the right people at the right time to respond to the document change. This smart system reduces employee disconnect and keeps them actively participating.
- Smart notification system – having a system in place where the right person is called back to the system at the right time is crucial to keep people engaged. As you define parameters in your documentation, Conformio will create detailed schedules for necessary activities needed for an easier ISO 27001 implementation as well as ongoing maintenance. As a user on Conformio, you will receive notifications to your email or via Slack, calling you to respond to the requests and discussions specifically tied to you. A Responsibility Matrix is created in the system, which is visible to every user in your Conformio account, and there is no risk of missing or losing the activity needed to be performed, or already done. Your stuff is always online, on Conformio.
- Documentation wizard – as an additional feature, Conformio provides easy-to-use templates for the mandatory and the most commonly used documents. These templates are almost 80% complete, requiring only the particular information from your organization’s scenario. You are led through the documents with simple questions, along with suggested answers related to your company that you defined while entering the system. From these templates and your specific information, Conformio can build a schedule of recurrent tasks and a Responsibility Matrix to allow people with responsibilities in the management system to never forget to perform a required task (e.g., document review, risk assessment, internal audit, etc.), and to have a systemic view of their responsibilities.
With this set of features and the underlying notification system that acts as a connecting network between project tasks, discussions, and documents, we managed to increase our employee engagement in ISO 27001 and effectively inspire collaboration between our cross-departmental teams.
So, why not try it yourself? It’s free.


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Unlike other foxes that roamed the woods of southern Ionia, Ahri had always felt a strange connection to the magical world around her; a connection that was somehow incomplete. Deep inside, she felt the skin she had been born into was an ill fit for her and dreamt of one day becoming human. Her goal seemed forever out of reach, until she happened upon the wake of a human battle. It was a grisly scene, the land obscured by the forms of wounded and dying soldiers. She felt drawn to one: a robed man encircled by a waning field of magic whose life was quickly slipping away. She approached him and something deep inside of her triggered, reaching out to the man in a way she couldn't understand. His life essence poured into her, carried on invisible strands of magic. The sensation was intoxicating and overwhelming. As her reverie faded, she was delighted to discover that she had changed. Her sleek white fur had receded and her body was long and lithe - the shape of the humans who lay scattered about her.
However, though she appeared human, she knew that in truth the transformation was incomplete. A cunning creature, she adapted herself to the customs of human society and used her profound gift of beauty to attract unsuspecting men. She could consume their life essences when they were under the spell of her seductive charms. Feeding on their desires brought her closer to her dream, but as she took more lives, a strange sense of regret began to well within her. She had reservations about actions which never troubled her as a fox. She realized that she could not overcome the pangs of her evolving morality. In search of a solution, Ahri found the Institute of War, home of the most gifted mages on Runeterra. They offered her a chance to attain her humanity without further harm through service in the League of Legends.
''Mercy is a human luxury... and responsibility.''Stats:Damage 50 (+3 / per level)Health 380 (+80 / per level)Mana 230 (+50 / per level)Move Speed 305 Armor 11 (+3.5 / per level)Spell Block 30 (+0 / per level)Health Regen 5.5 (+0.6 / per level)Mana Regen 6.25 (+0.6 / per level)Abilities:
Orb of Deception - Ahri sends out and pulls back her orb, dealing magic damage on the way out and True damage on the way back.
Deals 40/65/90/115/140 (+0.33) magic damage on the way out, and 40/65/90/115/140 (+0.33) true damage on the way back.Cost70/75/80/85/90 Mana
Fox-Fire - Ahri releases three fox-fires, that lock onto and attack nearby enemies.
Releases three fox-fires that lock on to nearby enemies (prioritizes Champions) dealing 40/65/90/115/140 (+0.4) magic damage. Enemies hit with multiple fox-fires take 50% damage from each additonal fox-fire.Cost60 Mana
Charm - Ahri blows a kiss that damages and charms an enemy it encounters, causing them to walk harmlessly towards her.
Blows a kiss dealing 60/90/120/150/180 (+0.35) magic damage and charms an enemy causing them to walk harmlessly towards Ahri for 1/1.25/1.5/1.75/2 second(s).Cost50/65/80/95/110 Mana
Spirit Rush - Ahri dashes forward and fires essence bolts, damaging 3 nearby champions. Spirit Rush can be cast up to three times before going on cooldown.
Nimbly dashes forward firing 3 essence bolts at nearby enemies (prioritizes Champions) dealing 85/125/165 (+0.35) magic damage. Can be cast up to three times within 10 seconds before going on cooldown.Cost100 Mana
Essence Theft - Gains a charge of Essence Theft whenever a spell hits an enemy (max: 3 charges per spell). Upon reaching 9 charges, the next spell has 35% Spell Vamp.

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Book review: Life on Muzzle
A tale of pioneering in the 1980’s in one of New Zealand’s most remote high country stations captures book reviewer Peter White’s imagination.
Review: Peter White
Photos: Derek Morrison reproduced with permission from Life on Muzzle by Fiona Redfern
The resilience, resourcefulness, love of pets, care of stock and stewardship of the land are compellingly told in this most interesting book by first-time author Fiona Redfern.
Muzzle Station is on the Clarence River between the Inland and Seaward ranges in southern Marlborough. Redfern’s parents, Colin and Tina Nimmo bought the lease for the place in 1980 and set about creating a new high country station from land carved from two other runs – Bluff Station and Clarence Reserve Station.
This is a tale of pioneering in the 1980’s rather than the 1800’s with remoteness – 26 river crossings, a 1370 metre high mountain range, 65 kilometres 2-3 hour drive to Kaikoura. Adding to the remoteness there was no power or telephone and harsh winter weather and an original cob cottage to live in.
Despite the difficulties and challenges Colin and Tina Nimmo made progress by dint hard work and made a success of the station. In addition, they raised two feral daughters as Redfern describes herself and her sister.
After 35 years at the helm of Muzzle, Redfern’s parents handed to reigns to Redfern and her husband Guy – the second generation of guardians. They, along with a cast of characters have continued the progress and traditions of Muzzle with immense enthusiasm and energy as well as enjoying all the lifestyle and environment the station has to offer.
One surprising but interesting addition to the book is a chapter on the Kaikoura earthquake of 13 November 2016, when a 7.8 magnitude quake ripped this part of the country open. One heart rendering photo shows a child standing on a chair cleaning her teeth in a bathroom clearly broken. The resilience and resourcefulness of the Kaikoura community, individuals and official agencies is detailed by a grateful author.
A wonderful personal and historical record of high country farming and family life, enhanced with some stunning photography. However, the question which remains unanswered is how Fiona Redfern found the time and energy to research and write this book whilst raising two feral (her words) children, working on the station, catering for workers and numerous visitors.
This book is the modern version of another high country classic – A River Rules My Life by Mona Anderson and is worthy of the same long term interest and importance.
by Fiona Redfern
Photography by Derek Morrison
Random House New Zealand

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No one was injured in a large apartment fire in Bartonville Wednesday morning.
The Bartonville Police and Fire departments responded to 5816 S. Adams just after 10:15 a.m. to find a 14-unit apartment complex on fire. All residents were successfully evacuated.
The source of the fire is unknown. Temporary accommodations for the displaced residents are being handled by the American Red Cross.
The Bartonville Fire Department was assisted by Limestone, West Peoria, Logan-Trivoli and Timber-Hollis Volunteer fire departments.
The Illinois State Fire Marshal is investigating the fire.
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A British police force has warned the public that they will be “monitoring” their social media posts for “hate crimes” as officers paraded with the “Progress Pride” flag on Monday.
The Essex Police force warned Britons against making their thoughts known as they marked Pride Month with a picture of officers raising the Progress Pride flag, which in addition to the traditional rainbow colours has added the transgender colours as well as black and brown stripes to represent LGBTQ+ ethnic minorities.
The force wrote: “We celebrate diversity by raising the Pride Progress flag for Pride Month at our HQ and to honour those who championed for equality before us! #WeValueDifference #PoliceinPride.”
Essex Police then warned the public off criticising the virtue signalling effort by adding: “We’re monitoring our posts. All hate crime will be reported & investigated.”
We celebrate diversity by raising the Pride Progress flag for #PrideMonth at our HQ & to honour those who championed for equality before us! #WeValueDifference #PoliceinPride https://t.co/rOXvmf2B7G *We're monitoring our posts. All hate crime will be reported & investigated* pic.twitter.com/iYYwJiheXQ
— Essex Police (@EssexPoliceUK) June 6, 2022
In the United Kingdom, which does not have First Amendment freedom of speech protections, citizens face criminal charges under subjective categories such as “grossly offensive” or intentionally causing “annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety to another” under Section 127 of the Communications Act 2003.
The bill, which was introduced under the left-wing government of former Prime Minister Tony Blair, has been used to arrest thousands of Britons for content posted on the internet.
Despite being in power for over a decade, the so-called Conservative Party has not only refused to rescind the draconian policing powers to curtail free speech but has indeed pursued even more limitations on the internet.
Under the impending Online Safety Bill proposed by Boris Johnson’s government, social media companies will face massive fines, up to 10 per cent of a company’s global revenue, for failing to police “harmful content” online.
Thousands more citizens have had their internet posts recorded by police forces throughout the country in a database for “non-crime hate incidents,” which although not an actual criminal offence, could still turn up on a criminal background check done by prospective employers.
British Police Force’s LGBT+ Network Unveils Creepy Cow Mascothttps://t.co/ejteRYO9xr
— Breitbart London (@BreitbartLondon) January 23, 2022
Police forces have also previously encouraged citizens snitch on others for “things like offensive or insulting comments, online, in person or in writing”.
Last year, the Merseyside Police force came under fire for decking out a police van with a billboard that read “Being Offensive is an Offence” during a so-called “hate crime awareness event”.
Police forces in Britain have also been keen to highlight their woke bona fides, including Liverpool Police, which released a cringeworthy video promoting “pronoun awareness” in which officers stressed the importance of using “gender-neutral terms” and to “increase inclusivity by challenging negativity in all its forms.”
British Police Threaten to Prosecute Facebook Users Under Malicious Communications Act for Mocking Them https://t.co/WlCTpkllkc
— Breitbart London (@BreitbartLondon) May 12, 2018
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Mike J. Smith, Paolo Paron and James S. Griffiths (Eds.), Geomorphological Mapping. Methods and Applications. Developments in Earth Surface Processes, 2011, 15: 1-601
Geomorphological Mapping: a professional handbook of techniques and applications is a new book targeted at academics and practitioners who use, or wish to utilise, geomorphological mapping within their work. Synthesising for the first time an historical perspective to geomorphological mapping, field based and digital tools and techniques for mapping and an extensive array of case studies from academics and professionals active in the area. Those active in geomorphology, engineering geology, reinsurance, Environmental Impact Assessors, and allied areas, will find the text of immense value.


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**Reading below is meant for educational purposes only and does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship nor replaces seeking treatment.**
I was riding on a train one day, minding my own business, jamming to the 90s R & B playlist I had made over the weekend. I was thinking of all the work details ahead of me for my day. I grab hold of the metal pole, which felt cold to my touch. It made me shiver for some reason. It was getting crowded on the train, which I absolutely hate. You know the whole shoving to get to a seat, the bumping to others, and those who kindly give their seats up for the elderly, handicap, or pregnant people but then are pissed they did. Whatever my songs are good. I am feeling my groove. Then I feel something on my butt. Wtf? Nope, I did not feel what I think I felt on my buttocks. It couldn't have been that.
I stare at the dude behind me, but he is looking at a book. Hmm.. My song is still on, so I ignore the urge to punch something. There it is my favorite part of the song. Like for real, who doesn't love the 90s? Just as a high note is hit, I feel a tough penis slide across my butt again. Being who I am and pretty certain of whose penis it was, I turn around a knocked the guy in the face. What do you know it? Someone else in the back of the train cart yelled, touched you, didn't he, cause he felt on me earlier, and I thought I was tripping.
As it turns out, after being interviewed by the police, this guy has been rubbing his genital areas on ladies on the train for several months. Who would do such a thing? You're in luck because he has a mental health condition, and Dr. Kearse can explain it. I wanted his ass beat.
Frotteuristic disorder is a condition when a person has sexual arousal from rubbing or touching another unsuspecting individual. This person dreams, fantasies, and reacts to the desires. These desires usually cause significant distress and impairment in one's life.
Although this disorder might be repulsive to some, it is a diagnosis recognized by the DSM-V and does require treatment. Cognitive-behavioral therapy with a concentration on behavioral repatterning is used to assist these individuals in controlling their urges. SSRIs can be used to decrease sexual desires. Most importantly, if you feel you have this condition, you should reach out to a psychiatrist for workup and assessment.

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The light snow that fell throughout Michiana on Wednesday morning, Jan. 20, was especially sparkly, an unusual sight for a region used to heavier lake effect snow.
The glittery effect was caused by low water content in the snow. Because the flakes were fine and drier than heavier snow, they catch and reflect light easily, according to Lonnie Fisher, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Syracuse.
“The bigger flakes that you see, when you get the really heavy snow, they really don’t sparkle a lot,” Fisher told 95.3 MNC. “(The smaller flakes are) really excellent at reflecting the light.”
It’s the same thing that causes snow pillars, the vertical bars that sometimes appear in the sky where snow is falling. Light reflects off the fine snow crystals, causing the pillars.
“It’s a beautiful sight,” Fisher said. “And there’s no wind to make a mess and blow it around.”
The sparkle will eventually fade as the temperatures warm to a high around 21 degrees on Wednesday. There might be some light snowfall later on Wednesday, but otherwise Fisher said that snow won’t return to Michiana until early next week.

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Gas Manifold – 6 Way About from Brewer Dude: “Manifolds allow you to have one CO2 tank with multiple lines. Each line can be turned off individually without affecting flow to other kegs. Each ball valve contains a check valve that ensures no beer or gas can flow between the two kegs. The barbs are all 5/16″, standard for gas line in the beer industry.”
This allows you to vend multiple kegs using the same co2 tank and regulator. It features check valves so that your beer keeps flowing the right way.
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Family, pets survive Portage house fire Sunday night
A family and their pets were safely evacuated from a Portage house fire without injury Sunday night, fire officials say.
Portage Fire Chief Clayton Simonson said a fire started in the basement of 617 W. Wisconsin St. Firefighters managed to contain the fire to a small area.
Simonson said the residents heard a crackling sound but could not go into the basement because it was full of smoke.
The family planned to stay overnight at a friend’s house Sunday, Simonson said. He didn’t know when the family might return home.
Simonson said he didn’t know exactly how many people escaped from the fire because a man came home after the fire had started. He added that two cats and two dogs also survived the fire.
Police scanner traffic indicated the fire began just before 6 p.m. Sunday.
At least 15 Portage firefighters responded Sunday with three fire engines, with assistance from the Portage Police Department. By 8 p.m. Sunday, all first responders had departed the scene.
An investigation into the cause of the fire began Monday morning. Further details are pending as the investigation continues.


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After moving to a retirement home, restless talent manager Al reconnects with long-ago client Buddy and coaxes him back out on the comedy circuit.
Actors: Amy Brassette, Andie MacDowell, Carol Sutton, Chevy Chase, Deneen Tyler, Isla Cervelli, Kate Micucci, Kit Willesee, Rebecca Chulew, Richard Dreyfuss, Ritchie Montgomery
Directors: Greg Pritikin
Original Title: The Last Laugh
Release date: Jan. 11, 2019
Duration: 98 Min.


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Port Douglas is 60km north of Cairns, approximately an hour’s drive along the scenic Captain Cook Highway featuring magnificent coastal views and lush bushland.
Once in Port Douglas, it is very easy to get around.
Calypso Reef Charters & Aquarius Luxury Sailing tours:
On foot or bike – The Reef Marina Port Douglas is only a short walk from the main street in Port Douglas
By car – The Reef Marina complex offers complimentary parking all day. This is a great option if you want to do any dining or shopping before you return to your accommodation.
Pick up – Calypso Reef Charters and Aquarius Sail & Snorkel offer complimentary transfers from the Port Douglas area. Due to limited capacity on our buses these may be unavailable during the busy times.
Pick up – Daintree Tours will pick up guests from their accommodation in Port Douglas. If guests are staying outside Port Douglas, we recommend driving to meet us in Port Douglas. Please contact us to arrange a pick up time and location.


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A little known fact; Out of the three hundred 40th Anniversary Teles made, Ray and I have sold three to Keith Urban himself. Yep, that's right people, not dropping names here (who am I bullshittin'?) I am, but I digress.
These guitars, as you know are early examples of the now famous Fender Custom Shop. This one, as you can see was built by Micheal Stevens and to Fender collectors, Mr. Stevens is among the very best luthiers Fender had in their stable.
A limited production run of 300 were made by the Fender Custom Shop. These 40th Anniversary Telecasters had gold hardware, Texas Special pickups, a 4-way pickup selector switch and a figured maple neck with abalone dots. As you can see in the photos, this rare Tele is in exceptional original condition.
100 each in tinted natural, translucent red and honey violin transparent. Keith Urban collects these, Clapton had one built especially for him after the original run sold out and Merle Haggard based his Tuff Dawg signature Tele on this model. In short folks, this 7 lb, 14 oz Tele is a gorgeous example of Fender craftsmanship at it's finest. It comes complete with the original COA, strap locks, strap, tags and case.
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Morphological and biochemical analyses have identified a set of proteins which together form a structure known as the adherens junction. Elegant experiments in tissue culture support the idea that adherens junctions play a key role in cell-cell adhesion and in organizing cells into epithelia. During normal embryonic development, cells quickly organize epithelia; these epithelial cells participate in many of the key morphogenetic movements of gastrulation. This prompted the hypothesis that adherens junctions ought to be critical for normal embryonic development. Drosophila Armadillo, the homologue of vertebrate beta-catenin, is a core component of the adherens junction protein complex and has been hypothesized to be essential for adherens junction function in vivo. We have used an intermediate mutant allele of armadillo, armadilloXP33, to test these hypotheses in Drosophila embryos. Adherens junctions cannot assemble in the absence of Armadillo, leading to dramatic defects in cell-cell adhesion. The epithelial cells of the embryo lose adhesion to each other, round up, and apparently become mesenchymal. Mutant cells also lose their normal cell polarity. These disruptions in the integrity of epithelia block the appropriate morphogenetic movements of gastrulation. These results provide the first demonstration of the effect of loss of adherens junctions on Drosophila embryonic development.
Armadillo is required for adherens junction assembly, cell polarity, and morphogenesis during Drosophila embryogenesis.
R T Cox, C Kirkpatrick, M Peifer; Armadillo is required for adherens junction assembly, cell polarity, and morphogenesis during Drosophila embryogenesis.. J Cell Biol 1 July 1996; 134 (1): 133–148. doi: https://doi.org/10.1083/jcb.134.1.133
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THE WINNER of the American Idol finale was revealed on Sunday night, and fans were left stunned by the result.
The winner of this year’s American Idol was announced as Noah Thompson,
HunterGirl was the runner-up, and Leah Marlene landed in third place.
Leah was eliminated earlier in the night, after the first half of the finale.
Fritz Hager and Nicolina were sent home last week following some amazing performances.
The finalists performed original songs during the finale, but last week, they sang songs by Carrie Underwood.
The American Idol season finale aired at 8pm ET on Sunday night on ABC.
Read our American Idol live blog for the latest news and updates…

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CLEVELAND, Miss. -- After dropping the opening game of a double-header 10-6, the University of North Alabama baseball team rallied for a 4-2 win in the nightcap to earn a split with Delta State.
UNA, ranked 11th nationally in the NCAA Division II, is now 12-4 overall. The Statesmen drop to 5-8 with the split.
North Alabama led the opener 6-3 in the fifth inning before the Statesmen rallied for six runs in the fifth inning and one more in the sixth for the 10-6 win.
In the nightcap, Jake Sloan pitched five solid innings for the Lions and left the game in the sixth with UNA clinging to a 3-2 lead. The Lions then added an insurance run and Joel Sessions was perfect on the mound over the last two innings to earn his second save.
J.P. LaMunyon had a tremendous day at the plate for UNA, going six-for-eight with five runs scored and two runs batted in. Josh Cyr had five hits, including his fourth homer of the season.
In the opener UNA scored two runs in the first inning but Delta State scored two of its own in the bottom of the frame. The Lions then went back on top 3-2 in the third before Delta State again tied the game in the fourth. UNA put three more runs on the board in the fifth inning, highlighted by a two-run home run by Jake Sloan. The Statesmen then roughed up UNA pitchers Scott Fleming and Casey Jones for six runs in the bottom of the fifth.
Jones (1-2) took the loss for UNA, allowing four runs on four hits over one and 2/3 innings. Drew Clark started the game for UNA and went three innings, allowing two runs on five hits. Fleming pitched an inning and a third, allowing four runs on five hits.
Lamunyon was three-for-four in the game with three runs scored and a run driven in. Michael Schmidt, Cyr and Sloan added two hits each.
In the nightcap, Sloan shutout the Statesmen for five innings before running into trouble in the sixth. UNA took a 1-0 lead in the first when LaMunyon doubled and scored on a Cyr RBI single. UNA made it 3-0 in the fifth as LaMunyon singled and Cyr blasted a two-run homer. DSU rallied for two runs off Sloan in the sixth but Sessions stopped the threat, retiring all six batters that he faced. UNA got an insurance run in the seventh as Chandler Guy singled and later scored on a LaMunyon RBI double.
LaMunyon was also three-for-four in game two with two runs scored and one RBI. Cyr was three-for-three and was involved in all four UNA runs with one run scoerd and three RBI. Sloan allowed two runs on four hits over five innings. Sloan is yet to allow a run this season in seven relief appearances.


Chris Curtin, Chief Executive Officer, AA Insurance and winner of the 2022 ANZIIF Lifetime Achiever Award considers helping people to be ‘at the very heart’ of what the insurance industry does.
He is ‘genuinely proud to work in insurance, helping customers and communities recover from unexpected and sometimes lifechanging events.’
A thriving business
Under Curtin’s stewardship, AA Insurance has thrived, growing from a start-up venture into one of New Zealand’s leading direct personal insurance companies, with over 1,000 employees, delivering more than a million policies to half-a-million New Zealanders.
In recent years, the company has consistently been ranked in the top six organisations according to the Kantar Corporate Reputation Index, an annual survey of New Zealanders that rates companies’ performance across the pillars of trust, leadership, corporate and social responsibility and success.
‘We are excited about the possibility that an insurance organisation could attain the aspirational goal of getting to number one,’ Curtin says of the achievement.
He is extremely proud of the many acknowledgements that the organisation has received, particularly, having AA Insurance named New Zealand’s best workplace in 2011, at the height of the Canterbury earthquakes.
More recent accolades include receiving Consumer New Zealand’s People’s Choice award for car, home and contents (2019 and 2020) and consistently being voted New Zealand’s most trusted general insurer in the annual Reader’s Digest survey since 2011.
Curtin credits his home life with fostering the values that have driven his success. His father taught him to work hard, be persistent and to never give up pursuing his goals. ‘He instilled in me an ethos of “always playing with a straight bat”, which I’ve tried to stick to throughout my working life,’ he says.
After completing high school, he took a job in underwriting with GIO in Sydney, planning to work there for a year before studying journalism at university.
It wasn’t long before he was fascinated by the work and realised that the insurance industry offered a wealth of career opportunities to those who are diligent, motivated and passionate about working with people. He had all these qualities in spades.
Curtin worked his way up through various management roles at GIO, before being appointed in an executive position.
In 1995, GIO sent Curtin to New Zealand on a short-term basis to oversee the development of AA Insurance, which GIO Australia was establishing as a joint venture with the New Zealand Automobile Association.
Curtin relished the role and decided to stay on in the Chief Executive position. He now counts himself as a proud New Zealand citizen.
Remarkably, in a time of significant employment mobility, Curtin has worked for two connected companies for 46 years. In that time, has played a considerable role in ensuring that AA Insurance is a company that retains its workers.
From the outset, AA Insurance has been committed to creating a healthy and genuine organisational culture, based on ‘having the courage to always do the right thing, even when those decisions are hard.’
As a result, Curtin is very proud to share that AA Insurance has achieved engagement scores in the mid-80s for the past ten years.
‘The significant accolades and awards we've received for our workplace culture, highlight the impact of the organisation’s purposeful approach,’ Curtin says.
For over 20 years, AA Insurance has deliberately nurtured and monitored this approach in all aspects of its work. For example, regular engagement surveys and cultural health checks, are undertaken and employees who align themselves to core organisational philosophies are acknowledged and rewarded.
In addition, the workplace culture at AA Insurance nurtures young talent.
‘Looking back over 28 years, it’s terrific to see so many AA Insurance people growing, learning, creating successful careers and achieving their full potential in insurance and across other industries,’ Curtin says.
He adds that the company’s vision and philosophy has also maintained its unwavering commitment to developing a model that serves customers.
Notably, insurance policies have been rewritten in plain language, ensuring they can be easily understood by customers. ‘If we invest in our people and culture first and foremost, then success will follow,’ Curtin asserts. ‘Our purpose to care for, help and get things sorted for our customers is deeply embedded.’
Being genuine and having the courage to do the right thing is a mantra that Curtin repeats. ‘It’s been an absolute privilege to have been involved with AA Insurance almost from the outset,’ he says. ‘AA Insurance aims to earn the trust of every New Zealander by protecting what matters most.’
Rising to challenges
Curtin lists the Auckland power crisis, the Manawatu floods in 2004, the Canterbury earthquakes and the global pandemic as some of the business challenges the organisation has faced.
But AA Insurance’s greatest challenge, according to Curtin, has been the creation of a positive workplace culture.
‘A strong, healthy culture with the support of a group of amazing people has always been the solid foundation steering us through all the challenges we’ve faced,’ he asserts. ’The organisation’s greatest challenge has also been its greatest achievement.’
Curtin names climate change as the greatest global challenge the industry faces. He believes insurers need to be more proactive and outspoken as this challenge evolves.
‘There needs to be more urgency and collaboration across all stakeholders to ensure New Zealand is prepared for the future,’ he says. At the same time, he is confident that the future of insurance is ‘in good hands’ as the industry is ‘brimming with talent.’
Caring for customers and community
He is also optimistic that people are seeking employment in organisations that share their personal values and beliefs.
‘They are looking for an employer that authentically cares about their customers and communities, has a strong social conscience, and wants to do good in the world,’ he says, adding that he is confident that the industry will continue to attract great new talent.
‘If you have a hunger to learn and are prepared to work hard, insurance remains a great choice for a wonderfully rewarding career,’ he says.
Having also played a key role within the broader insurance industry, as a member of the Institute of Directors and a director on the board of the Insurance Council of New Zealand, Curtin’s colleagues describe him as inspirational.
Humbled by ANZIIF win
True to form, Curtin says he was ‘totally humbled and surprised’ to be named the 2022 ANZIIF Lifetime Achiever.
‘I’m extremely grateful to have my passion for AA Insurance and the insurance industry recognised in this way and am touched to be honoured for doing something I love,’ he shares. I’ve also had some fantastic mentors and role models throughout my career.
‘I’m still learning from many wonderful and exceptional people I come across every day,’ he says. ‘I’ve met so many talented and genuine people on my journey. I wouldn’t be receiving this award if it wasn’t for all of them.’
Curtin is also quick to acknowledge his partner Alison, who ‘has been a steady influence on me and my greatest support over the years.’
‘I’ve learned so much from so many, and I’m extremely grateful to have had this amazing opportunity to lead an organisation that makes me proud every day.’


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As this year’s Grammys approach, many fans are extremely eager to hear who the best artists and performers were this year. The Grammy Awards will take place this Sunday, February 13th at 8 pm EST. The Grammy Awards will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Many artists that are set to perform are unsurpassed in music history and their talents reflect the nation’s popular culture. Some of these awe inspiring artists include Lady Antebellum, Katy Perry, Paramore, Miranda Lambert, and Lady Gaga.
Many wonder how a decision such as this is reached. The Recording Academy looks at the music aired from September 1st, 2009 to September 30th, 2010 in order to determine who will be awarded this year’s Grammy Awards.
Categories for this year’s coveted Grammy Awards include Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Best New Artist, Record of The Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Best Female Vocal Country Performance, Best Pop Performance by a Group, Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Country album, and several other similar awards in the various genres of music.
There were several keynote artists and bands nominated for song of the year including â€˜Beg, Steal or Borrow” by Ray LaMontagne, â€˜Forget You’ by Cee-Lo, â€˜The House That Built Me’ by Miranda Lambert,â€˜Love the Way You Lie’ by Eminem Feat. Rihanna, andâ€˜Need You Now’Â by Lady Antebellum.
There are also several up and coming artists who have made their way into the music scene during the past year. They have made their way onto the list of nominees for the Best New Artists category and include favorites such as Justin Bieber, Drake, Florence and the Machine, Mumford and Sons, as well as Esperinza Spalding.
There are several categories of paramount artists that are eagerly awaiting this year’s Grammy nominations.
Also in attendence at this year’s monumental event include a mix of music and television stars. Some of these include Neil Patrick Harris, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, John Mayer, Nicki Manij, and LL Cool J.
Tune into CBS this Sunday to discover the results of who turns out to be this year’s finest musical performers.


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What is Composting?
Composting is nature's process of recycling decomposed organic materials. Surprisingly, it reduces household waste by up to 30%, turning it into rich soil, also known as black gold.
Benefits of Composting
Beyond waste reduction, composting enriches soil, suppresses plant diseases, reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, and lowers your carbon footprint by minimizing methane emissions from landfills.
Composting Key Ingredients
Balance 'greens' like vegetable scraps for nitrogen and 'browns' like dry leaves for carbon. The ideal ratio is 1:3, which accelerates decomposition and increases nutrient content.
Composting Myths Debunked
Contrary to belief, composting doesn't always attract pests. With proper techniques, like burying food scraps and maintaining your pile, you can deter rodents and insects effectively.
Aerating Your Compost
Aerating, or turning your compost, introduces oxygen that's crucial for decomposition. Do this weekly to maintain a healthy compost that doesn't smell—speeding up the process.
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Ever heard of 'compost tea'? It's a nutrient-rich liquid made from steeping compost in water, and it's a potent, natural fertilizer for your plants.
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NAFCU this week will continue leading advocacy efforts to delay the NCUA’s risk-based capital (RBC) rule as the agency considers a proposed rule to delay it by one year. NAFCU supports an appropriate RBC system for credit unions, but has urged the most recent RBC rule be modified or effective date delayed due to the negative impact it could have on credit unions.
As a result of NAFCU’s advocacy on Capitol Hill, a provision to delay the NCUA’s current RBC rule by two years has passed the House three times. Here is a rundown of the existing opportunities to delay the NCUA’s RBC rule:
- NCUA action: On the NCUA Board’s agenda this week is a proposed rule related to RBC. NCUA Chairman J. Mark McWatters, in a letter last week to Reps. Bill Posey, R-Fla., and Denny Heck, D-Wash., said the proposal would delay the rule by one year and would also raise the definition of a complex credit union from $100 million to $500 million. Posey and Heck introduced in March NAFCU-sought legislation to delay the rule by two years. NAFCU will provide members an update following the meeting.
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Have you ever wondered why kids are so immersed in video game play? Part of the reason is that they are actively taxing their prefrontal cortex, the most sophisticated part of the human brain. Most video game play requires the use of brain-based executive functioning skills such as working memory, cognitive flexibility, and organization. These executive functions are not only crucial to success in video games, but also to academic and real world learning and problem-solving.
Ask a child why they like a video game and they will never tell you “because it’s easy.” Instead they’ll describe the excitement they experience in overcoming challenges. What they probably don’t realize is that in overcoming those challenges, they’re using a variety of executive functions. This combination of fun and brain exercise makes video games ideal for gifting. If you’re looking for a last-minute Christmas gift for your child, here are some great downloadable games that improve executive functions.
The Sandbox – Your kids will design and create their own pixel art in The Sandbox, where they play God and discover elements with which to build their own worlds. The Sandbox epitomizes the sandbox game, and its pure digital free play approach helps develop flexibility, focus, planning, and a host of other thinking skills.
Siege Hero Wizards – Siege Hero Wizards is an Angry Birds/Bad Piggies clone with a traditional fantasy makeover. Your kids will find the gameplay familiar, though Siege Hero Wizards stands on its own. With beautiful graphics and fantastic physics, the game will engage your child in working on flexibility and planning skills while they have fun smashing through forts and forests.
Brain Rush – a fast-paced puzzle game in which shapes must be matched as they fall from the top of the screen, Brain Rush requires its players to exercise flexibility and focus. If your child loves a challenge, she’ll soon be absorbed in the challenge of earning bonuses by making successful matches.[cjphs_content_placeholder id=”73597″ random=”no” ]
Triple Town – Triple Town is a match-three puzzle game that challenges players to build a village one random item at a time. Simply placing objects willy-nilly in a player’s village will fill the board up quickly and waste their limited number of turns without netting many points. Exercising planning and self-control skills leads to success in the game, making Triple Town a fun and engaging game that improves executive functions.
For more games that improve executive functions, see our archive of Playbooks and App+ reviews, which include age recommendations, learning quotients (the fun/education average), and guides for playing and talking about the games with your kids.


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IWD Celebrations – MOSP
On March 8, 2018 The Ministry of Social Protection amalgamated with women of all sectors as they celebrated the global event of International Women’s Day under theme “Time is now: Rural and Urban Activists transforming Women’s Lives”.
The Ceremony was ably held at the Rahaman’s Parc Rayne.
Amongst the highlights of the ceremony were First Lady of the Cooperative Republic, Mrs. Sandra Granger, Hon. Amna Ally – Minister of Social Protection, Her Excellency Lillian Chatterjee – Canadian High Commissioner and Mr. Adler Bynoe of the United Nation Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA). They encouraged women to use their voice in their influential sphere to impact the growth and development of the nation.
Minister Amna Ally, revealed that Gender Policy which has been in the pipeline for some time now would be launched sometime this year. While First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger certainly made an impact with her factoids which divulged information on how investing in the lives girls and women makes a value added nation.
From the Guyana Police Force Steel Pan Rendition of Bruno Mars’ ‘Just the way you are’, to the encouraging words of Cherlyn Maloney’s ‘Don’t be Discouraged’ to the WIST Dance Ministry Pulsating performance, these are what made International Women’s Day 2018 a surreal experience.
However, the true highlight of the ceremony was the ‘I AM WOMAN’ production which was brilliantly conceptualized by Lloyda Garret. ‘I AM WOMAN’ showcased women from all walks of life, their thoughts, feelings, their struggles and suggested how they can begin to see themselves in a brighter light. The production was culturally presented through dance, dramatic poetry and singing.
This production also featured the Calypso sensation Onika Nelson, reigning calypso monarch 2018, with her song ‘Woman is Boss’ which caused a state of jubilant uproar for all women present. It was the steal of the event.
The International Women’s Day ceremony culminated with the handing over of the Women’s Organization in Guyana to the Minister of Social Protection who then handed over copies to several partners of the Ministry.
The Ministry of Social Protection under the leadership of Honorable Amna Ally, continues to look for avenues for betterment of women, men and children to create strong communities; strong families; building a better nation and a brighter future.
Celebration of women continue tomorrow Saturday March 10th at the Promenade Gardens at 15:00hrs; all are invited.

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Living through the pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of people across our country, and I know from my conversations with constituents that this impact has been felt here in the Forest of Dean.
The Government has made protecting mental health and wellbeing a priority. This is why mental health services, as part of the NHS’ five-year funding offer agreed in 2019, will receive an additional £2.3 billion a year in real terms by 2023-24.
However, in recognition of what an important problem this is, the Government is going further. The Government is developing a 10 Year Plan for Mental Health and Wellbeing and, to help them produce this, the Department of Health and Social Care has just launched a call for evidence.
The purpose of this call for evidence is to build consensus on the priority actions in this area, develop plans to make sure people are treated with compassion and receive mental health support at the earliest possible stage, and to inform the development of a National Suicide Prevention Plan.
The Government is seeking views on a wide range of questions, from prevention through to acute mental health care. They are particularly keen to hear from people who have struggled with their mental health, cared for people living with mental health difficulties, or work in services supporting people, as well as relevant academics and experts.
The call for evidence will run for 12 weeks and will close on the 5th of July. If you have experience in, or views on, any of the above, I would encourage you to submit evidence here.
If you are affected by any of the issues I have touched on, I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the support available. Wellbeing advice is available on the Better Health: Every Mind Matters website and details of NHS mental health services, and 24 hour urgent mental health helplines, can be found on the NHS website.


Characteristic research on a spectrum adjustable LED
Underwater lighting has been the subject of many researchers. Although commonly used halogen lamps and incandescent bulbs have high CRI in the air, they are affected by absorption and scattering in water, resulting in lower CRI. In case of photography, an auxiliary light source is even needed. LED has a characteristic of concentrated emitting wavelength, so LED can not reach the traditional lamp's high CRI; however, in the water or even in fog or smoke environment, the adjustable light color in LED can control the color mixing to improve the CRI. The long term goal of this research is to develope a device which can be applied in a high scattering environment by using a new multi-chip LED light source. Adjusting the electrical current to change the color mixing can improve CRI in different scattering environment. Preliminary experiments were performed by using the multi-chip LED light source to measure its optical properties in the water, and verify that this LED can improve the problem that LED has a lower CRI in the water. The LED's underwater illumination was also simulated by optical simulation software TracePro, and compared with the experimental results in order to build the design model which can be used in underwater LED devices. Keyword: LED, Underwater, Color mixing, CRI, Scattering
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Use your favorite flugelhorn mouthpiece in your trumpet with this silver plated adapter. Great for getting a soft, mellow tone.
This adapter is designed to play in tune and allows you to easily play soft passages like off-stage trumpet solos or jazz ballads.
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A new report reveals what patients, their families, and staff think of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn.
Healthwatch Norfolk spent a week there visiting clinics and wards, and spoke to over 500 people.
Caring staff, good communication, frustration at waiting times, and a lack of parking were among the key themes.
Some of the key points included:
- Patients and their loved ones saying communication was good with 90 per cent saying it was easy to find your way around the building.
- Staff were praised for being kind, helpful and friendly, and some patients said the QEH team “went above and beyond for them.” Eight in ten people rated Outpatients care as five out of five, although that dropped to 56 per cent for those in the Emergency Department.
- Concerns about parking were raised including not enough disabled spaces, payment on arrival when it was hard to estimate how long a space was needed, and bays not being wide enough.
- Frustration at Emergency Department waiting times with around a quarter of people saying they were longer than expected, and the comfort of the waiting rooms needing improvement with stuffy conditions, uncomfortable chairs, and a broken drinks machine making it challenging to stay hydrated.
- Care on wards was positive in most cases, with 84 per cent being kept up to date on their care and 77 per cent saying they felt able to ask staff any questions.
- Outpatients’ teams were praised for explaining care well, and 98 per cent of patients said their letters contained enough information pre-appointment.
- Mixed views about waiting times for clinics with some people unconcerned, while others were frustrated they had to wait a long while or the clinics were running late.
You can read more and download the full report by clicking here.
Further reports are being published for Norfolk’s other two main hospitals, and then these will be compiled into a final document which will also be published and shared with senior leaders across the NHS locally, regionally, and nationally as a project called Three Hospitals Three Weeks.
Alex Stewart, chief executive of Healthwatch Norfolk, said: “Three Hospitals Three Weeks is a first for us and a first for the Healthwatch network. The aim was to talk to people across as many wards, clinics, and public areas of hospitals as we could. Patients, their families, carers, and friends were honest and constructive with us, with hundreds taking the time to share their experiences and we are very grateful to everyone who did.
“These documents also give recommendations for senior hospital staff to act on based on what we found, and we will also be monitoring these action points to track progress.
“Work like this cannot happen without the help and support of staff and patients and we are very grateful for this. Healthwatch Norfolk is also aiming to expand this project and model of working to other health and social care organisations in coming months.”


2016 Camaro Debut – First Look
You better be prepared for the launch of the new sixth-generation Camaro. The worldwide popular Chevy Camaro have almost half a century history and tradition behind, and it’s time for something new, something fresh. With the combination of sophisticated technology and the recognizable Camaro ‘face’, Chevrolet will try to fight back Ford Mustang and Dodge Hellcat models. There are three different 2016 Camaro models. The first one is 2.0 liter Turbo. This turbocharged driving force have a lightweight architecture which is crucial for good performance on the road.
The second model is 3.6 liter V6 with direct injection and variable valve timing. There is also a new 8-speed automatic transmission coming with this model. The third and the strongest one is 6.2 liter LT1 V8 with reputable small-block V8 engine. This Camaro SS have the highest estimated horsepower of any SS model ever.


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The Mauler is a commonly used weapon in various online maps, both MLG and Team Slayer in particular. Similar to the Shotgun, the Mauler requires a close range shot and a melee hit or duel wielding to kill an opponent. The Mauler is a Brute weapon, based on their Pre-Covenant technology. This particular weapon was modeled off of the human shotgun. While using this weapon some players, just like when using the Shotgun, love to follow up a Shotgun blast with a Melee attack.


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Classic true crime suspense, teenage road trips, and witty magical banter are what I read this week. In other words, it is a crazy hodgepodge of genres and tropes that have no common thread, so hopefully there will be something in here for everyone. Come find out which book you might choose to start off 2023 in this week’s book review.
The Villa by Rachael Hawkins
This book kept me invested despite my dislike for many of the characters. Almost everyone showed a level of selfishness that kept me shaking my head. Despite not liking the life choices of most of the characters, I became invested in finding out what happens in the end. Surprisingly, the story didn’t go as dark as I was expecting, but I left still satisfied. I might have liked the current story arc to be a bit creepier, but that is my one complaint. I give The Villa a solid 4/5 stars, especially if you want something a bit edgier than a cozy mystery, but not super graphic.
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Everyone Hates Kelsie Miller by Meredith Ireland
2022 was not a good year for me and YA as a genre, especially modern YA. It might be because I have less patience for teen angst now that I have teenagers of my own. Whatever the reason, I find the genre has not been working for me. That said, I really enjoyed Everyone Hates Kelsie Miller. Somehow the writer managed to make their teenage selfishness bearable. Kelsie and Eric have good chemistry, and their character and romantic development work for me. I give this book a solid 4/5 stars and will be on the lookout for this author in the future.
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The Heretic Royal By G.A. Aiken
The Heretic Royal was so much fun! I love how G.A. Aiken combined the characters from her dragon series with her blacksmith queen series. It has provided all kinds of new bantering character combos and really moved the story forward. Gruffyn and Ainsley were very entertaining and I loved their journey. I highly recommend this book if you enjoy G.A. Aiken’s writing style.
**Quick Note** If you have not read the previous books, starting with The Blacksmith Queen, go read those before jumping into The Heretic Royal. The experience is so much better if you know who all the characters are from start to finish.
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- Popular Nigerian singer, Wizkid, has caused a buzz after one of his old videos resurfaced on social media
- The music star who is known to keep a lowkey lifestyle was seen flaunting a heavily studded $1.2m wristwatch
- After the video reemerged on social media, it raised a series of interesting reactions from Nigerians
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Wizkid, recently got people talking on social media after one of his old videos resurfaced online.
In the old video clip, the Made In Lagos star was seen flaunting an expensive ring and wristwatch.
Wizkid, who is known to keep a lowkey lifestyle, showed off the heavily studded accessories as he revealed the price.
According to him, the wristwatch cost a whopping $1.2 million as he continued to sound excited about it in the video.
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Nigerians react to old video of Wizkid flaunting $1.2m wristwatch and ring
Despite the clip being an old one, it still got many Nigerians talking. Some of them noted that the singer never purchased the accessory. Read some of their comments below:
"Nah once we see am."
"He never wore it too much lie."
" Brokeass wey just sub now dey talk say Wizkid dey cap."
"He nor buy am."
"This one way Dey lie."
"And e no dy show off Lfmao this one na show_in?"
"Audio watch. We no see am for em hand after that time."
"Wizkid no dey make noise and show off then what is this?"
Davido reunites with his Ke Star dancer and BBNaija celeb Hermes
“Mad oo”: Nigerians excited as Davido reunites with his Ke Star dancer and BBNaija celeb Hermes in viral video
Before Hermes went on the reality show, he had been a professional dancer and also danced in Focalistic and Davido’s music video for the song, Ke Star.
Taking to his official social media page, Davido’s lawyer, Bobo Ajudua, shared a video of the lovely meeting between the music star and the ex-BBNaija housemate.

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Veterans in the custody of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office are now being housed under one roof.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Wednesday announced the opening of a new veterans-only section at the Towers Jail near 35th Avenue and Durango Street in Phoenix.
The thought is that housing veterans in one place makes it easier for the Sheriff’s Office to provide services that will help ease the inmates’ eventual transition back into the community.
“I believe we have to do everything we can for our veterans,” Arpaio told a group of veterans being held on suspicion of charges including driving under the influence, robbery and burglary. “Many of you who have fought for our country are here. Some of you, unfortunately, have some medical-mental problems I want to make sure that’s rectified. I want to make sure we do everything we can to find a job for you when you leave this jail.”
Arpaio said many of the county’s approximately 250 veterans in detainment have post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and other mental-health issues. Housing veterans in a common area will allow them to support one another and make it easier to provide counseling, job training and other services from the county and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, officials said.
The facility is festooned with painted red, white and blue stripes, and decorated with emblems and flags from the various branches of the military. A large mural painted by an inmate depicts an American soldier on one knee with his head bowed in prayer.
Sgt. Jennifer Perks, who supervises the jail’s outpatient substance abuse program and inmate transition services, said, “While they’re here we’re going to make the best use of their (as) we can. Our intention is for them to be successful when they leave the jail.”
Perks said officials hope having the inmates separated from the general population will help them stay on the straight-and-narrow.
“We’re hoping that they motivate each other to continue to be successful.”
Being able to live around other vets was an “unbelievable gift,” said inmate Justin MacGregor, a former Navy petty officer from Phoenix.
Inmate Jesus Garcia, a Chandler resident and former Army specialist who worked as a mechanic, said vets with emotional or mental scars can relate to each other in ways that no one else can.
“We can talk to each other,” he said. “It’s a bond.”


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Writer/Director: Jeff Baena | Producer: Liz Destro, Aubrey Plaza | USA / 2017 / 90 min / Narrative
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Injecting modern comedy into a medieval setting, Jeff Baena's bawdy and wildly entertaining romp is set in a convent populated by sinful sisters. After they're introduced to hunky Masseto (Dave Franco), a servant on the run from his vengeful cuckolded master (Nick Offerman) and hiding out as a deaf-mute gardener, nuns Alessandra (Alison Brie), Fernanda (Aubrey Plaza), and Ginevra (Kate Micucci) are tempted to break their vows and commit all manner of mortal sins.


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The school is not registered as a Kelab Pencinta Alam (KPA); it does have a nature club; but Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan Bukit Damansara’s annual wildlife conservation / awareness program is run by active parents and led by the ever-energetic Noraini Jane Ariffin (also a parent of children at SKBD).
Since 1999, Jane has been driving a program to open the eyes of the children to a world beyond the four walls of their classroom. The project began small, when it first started it was a ‘Save the Seas’ dance performance but the next year they decided to specialize by species and they moved on to the turtle. By 2004, a team of dedicated parents almost 40-strong were running activities, competitions, performances for kids across the board – from Standard 1 to 6, sometimes taking over art and English lessons to drive the conservation message across.
And the kids love it. The plan for 2005 was initially the hornbill, but the kids, both boys and girls, clamoured to do the shark instead. “They find it to be an awesome creature,” Jane said, “they look up to the power of the animal”. By the end of the year though, the kids had found out much much more about the shark species than just its stereotypical menacing image a la Jaws.
In May the Marine Group was honoured to be invited as judges for their shark poster and presentation competition. Artwork by students of all ages was on display for us to review and the amount of detail, care and effort put into the presentations was amazing. Even more impressive was how the children responded when interviewed – shark facts, behaviour and breeding habits rolled off their tongues with ease. It was almost heartbreaking to decide on the winner – they were all so good.
The students’ enthusiasm and passion for their subject shone through again in November when they staged “The Making of Teeth” at KLPAC. Attended by swooning parents, sponsors and lucky members of the Marine Group, the children enlightened the audience with the truth about sharks and a look at the world from the sharks’ point of view. Edwin Ambrose, an impartial member of the audience unrelated to any of the performing children, thoroughly enjoyed himself. Later he confessed that as a result of the show he realized that “we (humans) are the ones affecting marine life – we take out of the sea for our own interest and we need to remember that the waters are their territory.”
It was a message well learnt and often-repeated by the students of SKBD. In the works now is a shark calendar, part of their fundraising effort in order to produce a colouring and activity book for children of island schools. They’d already spent most of 2005 selling t-shirts, badges, pewter necklaces – all designed by the students themselves.
And next year? With a deep breath Jane says, “It’s the year of the fireflies – the kids wanted to do it”. She is now gathering energy to run full steam into another year’s program, but with the support of so many parents and the unbridled excitement and passion of children eager to get involved in what has now become a tradition at the school, it’s impossible to stop. In fact, even Jane admits, “we have so many good ideas, it’s hard to fit them all in”.
All this by students and parents of a school – all on their own initiative. It’s a shining example for others to follow and yup… Jane will now speak to the Guru Besar about the school joining MNS as a KPA.


Stags squad continues to grow
Hemel Stags, just as the fixtures for 2013 are being announced, have signed another crop of players to their 2013 squad.
Aaron Small (outside back), Ian Keevil (prop), Aidan Pritchard (prop), Harry Mostyn (full back) and Joel Miranda, a Hooker from Brisbane North have all signed contracts.
Troy Perkins commented, 'These five players all have outstanding qualities and I am really looking forward to seeing how they integrate into the squad during pre-season. I expected big things from Aaron Small as he has a great attitude and has good experience of Championship 1.
"Ian, Aidan and Harry have come from a good environment at Loughborough University and Aidan has played a lot at Hemel. Aidan was one of the best props in the NCL 3 this year and I am looking forward to seeing him step up to Championship 1. Joel is a fantastic signing and I wouldn't be too surprised if he was pushing for the Italian International side for the World Cup in 2013."
These signings come as the Stags started for pre-season last week with 35 top quality players all vying for a place in the first game of Championship 1 in 2013.
The Stags seem to be preparing well toward next year and it is an exciting prospect to see the organically grown club step into the professional ranks in 2013.


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Circa: 1940 Condition: Very Good Size: 9 X 12 Manufacturer: Sheet Music
This copyrighted 1940 Vintage Sheet Music entitled Giannina Mia is in very good condition but the sheet music appears to be complete. This sheet music measures approx. 9 x 12 and is suitable for framing. Based on book and lyrics by Otto A. Harbach with additional lyrics by Gus Kahn, Chet Forrest and Bob Wright & the music is by Rudolf Friml. The front cover features Jeanette MacDonald who starred in The Firefly.


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Mugshots are a great way to get a feel for the country’s mood at any given time.Flower children gave their police photographers the peace sign, while Prohibition-era gangsters glared down the law.
From a kid who can’t be older than 13 giving the police the evil eye to three Chicago anarchists, we tracked down the most evocative mugshots in history.
Samuel Fielden, Michael Schwab, and Oscar Neebe were convicted of anarchy in the Haymarket Riot after a labour demonstration in Chicago. They were imprisoned around 1889 at the state prison in Joliet, Ill.
Al Capone was one of Chicago's most notorious gangsters. He solidified his reputation as the ruthless head of the Chicago Outfit with the St. Valentine's Day Massacre in 1929, when his men gunned down seven rivals.
Catherine O'Neill was arrested in 1906. Her mugshot came from the Detective Bureau of the New York City Police Department.
Frank Costello gained control of the Luciano crime family in 1936 after arrests for gun running, assault, and other charges.
Nellie McCarthy was identified as a crook from Chicago. The photo was taken by a Chicago Daily News photographer in 1910.
Carlo Gambino began working his way up the Mob hierarchy in 1921 at the tender age of 19. His hard work paid off when he gained control of the Gambino family in 1957 and became known as the 'Boss of Bosses.'
Jane Fonda was arrested in Cleveland, Ohio on Nov. 2, 1970 for allegedly trying to smuggle pills through the local airport.
Anton Wood, known as Kid Wallace, was an inmate in Canon City, Colo. State Penitentiary between 1870 and 1880.
Janis Joplin was arrested in Tampa, Fla., on Nov. 17, 1969 after she allegedly yelled obscenities at police during a concert. She was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct.
Meyer Lansky, born in 1902 as Majer Suchowlinski, was known as the Godfather of Godfathers. He and Charles Luciano developed The Commission, the Mafia's U.S.-based governing body.
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Purpose To address the safety and feasibility of upper urinary tract instillation of a single dose of mitomycin (ASDM) immediately after therapeutic ureteroscopy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) and to compare urothelial (ipsilateral or bladder) recurrence rates in the ASDM group and controls. Materials and Methods Between April 2015 and August 2018, 52 patients affected by UTUC were treated by endoscopic ablation, of whom 26 were selected for ASDM. Clinical and perioperative data and 30-day complications were recorded. The primary endpoint was urothelial recurrence-free survival (URFS) evaluated by second-look ureteroscopy and CT scan/ureteroscopy every 6 months. Results ASDM was administered via a single-J (19/25, 76%) or a double-J (6/25, 24%) in 25/26 (96%) patients. Median follow-up was 18 months (IQR 10-29). The urothelial recurrence rate was 23.5% and 55.5% in the ASDM group and controls, respectively (p=0.086). Mean URFS was 28.8 months in the ASDM group vs 18.8 months in controls (log-rank p=0.067). On multivariate Cox regression, ASDM was associated with a 7.7-fold lower risk of urothelial recurrence (HR=0.13; 95% CI 0.03-0.65; p=0.01). Clavien grade ≤II complications occurred in 32% (8/25) and 30.7% (8/26) of the ASDM and control group, respectively (p=0.9). Two Clavien III complications occurred in the ASDM group: bladder haematuria after concomitant TURB and obstructive kidney failure in a single-kidney patient. Conclusions ASDM was well tolerated after therapeutic ureteroscopy. It appears to reduce the risk of urothelial recurrence in patients affected by low-grade UTUC without bladder tumour. Therefore, its use should be evaluated.
Adjuvant single-dose upper urinary tract instillation of mitomycin C after therapeutic ureteroscopy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma: a single-centre prospective non-randomized trial / A. Gallioli, R. Boissier, A. Territo, H. Vila-Reyes, F. Sanguedolce, J.M. Gaya, F. Regis, J.D. Subiela, J. Palou, A. Breda. - In: JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY. - ISSN 0892-7790. - 34:5(2020 May), pp. 573-580.
|Titolo:||Adjuvant single-dose upper urinary tract instillation of mitomycin C after therapeutic ureteroscopy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma: a single-centre prospective non-randomized trial|
GALLIOLI, ANDREA (Primo)
|Settore Scientifico Disciplinare:||Settore MED/24 - Urologia|
|Data di pubblicazione:||mag-2020|
|Data ahead of print / Data di stampa:||13-mar-2020|
|Digital Object Identifier (DOI):||http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/end.2019.0750|
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Despite a 13 per cent reduction in murders so far this year, a significant number of Jamaicans believe that the country’s biggest challenge at present is crime and violence, the latest People’s National Party (PNP)-commissioned Don Anderson Poll has cited.
According to the data, which was gathered between June 8 and June 14, of the 1,012 people who were interviewed nationally, 45 per cent pointed to crime and violence as the main thing wrong with the country at present.
PNP General Secretary, Dr Dayton Campbell, outlined the poll findings at a party press conference on Tuesday.
In most opinion polls conducted locally over recent years, crime and violence has topped the list of major concerns among Jamaicans.
Additionally, each year, once murders escalate, there have been the usual frantic calls for the Government to address the issue with tough measures, and the Administration has responded with the imposition of states of emergency (SOEs).
So far this year, however, major crimes, especially murders, are down significantly.
The latest crime statistics released by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) indicated that 628 murders have been committed in Jamaica up to June 24 this year.
This is a 13.02 per cent decrease when compared to the 722 murders that were committed during the similar period last year.
Shootings are also down by 12.7 per cent, rape by 27.8 per cent, robbery by 24.2 per cent, and break-ins have also decreased by 11.6 per cent.
Overall, a total of 2,101 major crimes were recorded up to June 24, as against 2,507 that were recorded over the same period last year, representing a 16.2 per cent decrease.
In addition to crime and violence, the pollsters found that 16 per cent of respondents flagged the high cost of living as being among the top five biggest challenges being faced by those who were polled, while unemployment followed with 16 per cent.
The hot-button topic of corruption was only seen as a challenge for six per cent of the 1,012 persons who were surveyed.
Still, Campbell said the finding relative to corruption is “important”, as “this is an issue that is causing a lot of public debate.
“It is one around which the leader of the Opposition and members of the Shadow Cabinet have signed the Integrity Commission (IC) Code of Conduct. We’ve yet to see any member of the Government signing (the code of conduct),” he said.
Rounding out the top five biggest challenges facing Jamaicans, based on the poll findings, was unemployment among the youth. Just three per cent of those polls flagged that issue as a difficulty for them in the country at present.
The national unemployment rate for July 2022 was 6.6 per cent, according to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), one of the lowest in the country’s history.