On Wednesday 10th October 2018, the judgement in a case involving a member of the public and an NHS trust, was finally brought to an end in the Supreme Court, with a decision that whilst not a landmark decision, definitely shouts home the important roles every person within the NHS plays.
In May 2010 the claimant Mr Darnley was involved in an assault which consequently resulted in him sustaining a head injury. Mr Darnley presented himself to A & E staff at the Croydon University Hospital (formally known as the Mayday University Hospital). At check-in stage, Mr Darnley advised reception staff that he had sustained a head injury and enquired about the time he would have to wait before he was seen. He was advised there was a 4-5 hour wait.
Not wanting to wait around, after 19 minutes Mr Darnley left the hospital. In fact had Mr Darnley waited he would have been seen by triage within 30 minutes! They would then have assessed his injuries and made an informed decision as to whether he could wait.
Once home Mr Darnley’s condition deteriorated and later that day he was rushed back to the hospital – this time by ambulance. Mr Darnley had suffered permanent brain damage, an injury when assessed could have been avoided if he had been treated earlier.
Mr Darnley took the NHS trust to court claiming they owed a duty of care to not give misleading information whether this was via medical or non-medical employees.
High Court and Court of Appeal decision
In April 2015 the case was taken to the High Court and in 2017 Mr Darnley appealed to the Court of Appeal. The debate in both courts between the two sides was whether there was a duty owed to the claimant by a non-medial receptionist.
In both instances the judge’s referred to the case of Caparo Industries plc v. Dickman  2 AC 605 and as a result ruled that the staff’s actions of misleading information was not a breach of duty of care and to find them liable would not be ‘fair, just and reasonable’. They also found that due to Mr Darnley leaving the hospital premises he had broken the chain of causation. All four judges ruled in favour of the defendant.
Supreme Court Ruling
In June 2018 the case of Darnley v. Croydon Health Services NHS Trust [2.18] UJSC 50 was heard in front of five judges of the Supreme Court lead by Lady Hale.
The judges informed the court that the test in Caparo Industries plc v. Dickman had been wrongly applied as this was an established duty not a novel duty, as when Mr Darnley entered the A & E department a patient/hospital relationship was established.
The judges found that the hospital owed a duty of care to not provide misleading information which may lead to personal injury and directed the respondents in future to provide more accurate information, either by way of orally speaking or in the form of leaflets and notices around the waiting room and reception area.
In a ruling on a majority of 5:0 the Supreme Court ruled in favour of Mr Darnley and have now referred the case back to the Queen’s Bench Division to make a ruling for damages.
What this mean’s going forward?
Despite the ruling by the Supreme Court not being a landmark case, it has highlighted that more needs to be done in our NHS to make patients aware of timings so they can make an informed decision themselves.
The NHS is over-stretched already and as advised by the judges in the Supreme Court, it cannot go unnoticed that the receptionists in A & E departments are over worked and sometimes are the target for verbal abuse and their jobs are just as hard as those behind the scenes. This case may open a can of worms with non-medical staff refusing to give information in fear of giving the wrong information which may or may not have been relayed to them. However, it is down to the trusts to make sure their staff are equipped with the right information going forward to make sure this situation is never repeated.
A full report of the case can be found here: https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/docs/uksc-2017-0070-judgment.pdf
By Victoria-Jayne Scholes LLB (Hons)
 Illustration thanks to https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/13419567.Croydon_University_Hospital_s___1_1m_x-ray_boost/


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Demand & Supply Balancing
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The paper and packaging industry plays an integral role in our daily lives, providing us with the materials we need for everything from writing notes to protecting the products we purchase. However, behind the scenes, this industry faces a multitude of supply chain challenges that impact its efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.
In this blog post, we will explore some of the key challenges faced by the paper and packaging sector and discuss how companies are working to overcome them.
Demand & Supply Balancing: In the tactical horizon, the ability to manage demand and supply balancing across the network to determine optimal allocation of volume to mills, transportation assets and sourcing externally is critical as demand volatility continues to increase in several sub industries. Furthermore, the ability to translate the rough cut capacity planning down to daily scheduling and synchronization with trim loss optimization is critical to maintain operational efficiencies at the mills.
Price Volatility: The paper and packaging industry are no strangers to price volatility. Fluctuations in commodity prices, including those of raw materials like pulp, chemicals, and energy, can significantly impact production costs and, consequently, the pricing of paper and packaging products. Companies in the industry must constantly monitor these price changes and adapt their strategies accordingly to protect margins and remain competitive in the marketplace.
Sustainability and Environmental Regulations: In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on sustainability in the paper and packaging sector. Increasing environmental regulations require companies to meet stringent standards regarding emissions, waste disposal, and sustainable sourcing. While these regulations are necessary for protecting our planet, they also add complexity to the supply chain and can lead to additional compliance costs. However, there’s also a significant opportunity for the industry to grow market share by replacing plastics that will improve the downstream companies environmental footprint.
Consumers are increasingly demanding eco-friendly packaging options. This shift in consumer preferences has pushed companies in the industry to explore sustainable alternatives to traditional materials. From biodegradable packaging to incorporating recycled fibers, the industry is evolving to meet these sustainability goals.
Transportation and Logistics: The paper and packaging industry operates on a global scale, with products often manufactured in one location and distributed worldwide. This global supply chain needs to constantly be optimizing the logistics network as this becomes one of the most significant cost elements for the paper and packaging industry.
Inventory Management: Effective inventory management is crucial in the paper and packaging industry due to the perishable nature of some products. Improper storage conditions or lengthy warehousing can lead to product damage or deterioration, resulting in financial losses for companies.
Demand Variability: The industry is no stranger to the ebbs and flows of demand. Seasonal variations and economic cycles can lead to unpredictable shifts in product demand. Companies must strike a balance between overstocking and understocking to meet consumer needs while avoiding excessive inventory costs.
Technological Advancements: To stay competitive, the paper and packaging industry must embrace technological advancements. From adopting modern production techniques to implementing state-of-the-art supply chain management systems, technology plays a pivotal role in streamlining operations and ensuring competitiveness in the market.
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Regulatory Compliance: Different regions have varying packaging regulations, ranging from size and labeling requirements to sustainability mandates. Companies must navigate these regulations and adapt their products and processes to remain compliant in multiple markets.
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Competition: The paper and packaging industry is fiercely competitive. Companies must continually innovate and optimize their supply chains to maintain market share and profitability. Staying ahead in this competitive landscape requires a relentless focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
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Maldives authorities have called on the country’s Islamic ministry and judiciary to stop the public flogging of a teenaged girl for having sex outside marriage, a government official said Friday.
A court in the tiny island of Feydhoo last week sentenced the 15-year-old to 100 lashes after she admitted to having consensual sex, a court official said.
The official said details of the consensual sex emerged when police investigated her complaint against her stepfather and another man of sexually abusing her.
Government spokesman Masood Imad said the government considered her a victim of sexual abuse and wants the sentence revoked.
“The government fully understands she is a victim. Since this is an Islamic affair we don’t want to unilaterally say things,” Mr. Imad said.
The practice of flogging for sex outside marriage has been widely condemned and it is often the woman who is singled out for punishment.
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay in 2011 urged Maldives to end the “degrading” practice.
“This practice constitutes one of the most inhumane and degrading forms of violence against women, and should have no place in the legal framework of a democratic country,” she said speaking at the Maldives Parliament.
She urged the authorities to change the law that allows flogging.


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April 28th, 2014
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The long-rumored "Justice League" movie is becoming a reality.
Warner Bros.' president of worldwide production has confirmed to the Wall Street Journal that the studio has definite plans set for a Justice League film, with two DC Comics execs confirming the news.
The movie will be directed by "Man of Steel" and "Batman vs. Superman" helmer Zack Snyder once he's done with the latter tentatively titled film, which stars Ben Affleck as Batman and Henry Cavill as Superman once again. (The Brit actor also wore the "S" on his chest for 2013's "Man of Steel.")
Both Affleck and Cavill are expected to reprise their characters in the Justice League movie, along with "Batman vs. Superman's" Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman.
Silverman told the WSJ that the plan is to have "Batman vs. Superman," the 2016 follow-up to "Man of Steel," set the stage for a broader gathering of DC Comics' heroes.
“It will be a further expansion of this universe,” he said. “'Superman vs Batman' will lead into ‘Justice League.’”
The script for the project is still in development, and the WSJ doubts we'll see the movie land before 2018. It's also unclear what other characters could appear, although Warner Bros. has cast theater actor Ray Fisher as Victor Stone/Cyborg for "Batman vs. Superman," so there's a chance we may see him pop up in the Justice League installment as well.
As the details are hammered out, director Snyder has plenty to do. Production on "Batman vs. Superman" is supposed to begin next month in anticipation of its May 6, 2016.
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For Deutsche Bank’s George Saravelos, the Bank of Japan has decided: there is no zero lower bound.
On Friday, the Bank of Japan took interest rates into negative territory, applying a 0.1% charge to certain reserve balances held at the bank by commercial institutions.
Now, as it currently stands, there are almost no reserves eligible for this tax and its likely there won’t be large amounts of cash to which this rule applies in the near future.
But the move by the BoJ ends, for Saravelos, any discussion about whether the negative rate policies we’ve seen from central banks in Europe over the last couple years are merely a stunt or a new frontier for monetary policy.
“Our most important takeaway from today’s BoJ announcement is that there is effectively no lower bound to global policy rates — central banks can cut rates much, much more if they desire to do so, ” Saravelos writes.
Saravelos adds (emphasis ours):
The conclusion does not stem from the current level of BoJ rates itself; we are only at -10bps. Instead, it is the design of the system that matters. By creating dynamic and highly flexible liquidity exemption thresholds, the financial system is being shielded from the cost of negative rates. Switzerland already introduced this more than a year ago. But the BoJ design affords even more flexibility as well as incorporating a mechanism that prevents banks from hoarding liquidity in banknotes. Money market and government bond yields are not determined by the size of the exemption thresholds, but by the marginal amount of excess liquidity in the system. Provided this is charged at negative rates, rates can be pushed as deep as required.
Beyond that, the BoJ has not only demonstrated that there is no lower bound, but also signalled that negative rates are now mainstream policy […] In sum, the BoJ provides the strongest signal to date that the previously assumed zero lower bound on rates is no longer valid. Markets should now be pricing that global rates across global fixed income can sustainably and substantially trade below zero in the current (and future) easing cycles.
Now, again, this negative rate (which is effectively a tax) will only apply to a small slice of cash parked at the BoJ and the implications for the real economy will be limited insofar as they impact actual lending rates from Japanese commercial banks.
(Said another way, we’re a very long way away from you, a normal person depositing money at a bank, from being formally charged a rate of interest for keeping money there. Of course, in a way, negative rates or something similar have been in place at regular banks because there are things like ATM fees, service fees, and so on that tax your money. But either way.)
The existence of negative rates, however, could potentially push down interest rates in financial markets, a dynamic which would likely have an impact on real-economy lending activity or, at the very least, bank profitability.
But the most important takeaway is that a thing observers may have at one time considered impossible — charging depositors to keep money at a bank — is now a very real part of our financial world.
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The Huskies were pummeled inside by a punishing Arizona State front line that outscored them 42-20 in the paint and won the rebounding battle 40-23.
TEMPE, Ariz. — Perfect no more.
The Huskies lost their first Pac-12 game on Saturday night, a 75-63 defeat at Arizona State that snapped a 12-game winning streak.
Washington (19-5, 10-1 Pac-12) still maintains a commanding three-game lead in the conference’s regular-season title race with seven contest remaining.
Here are three impressions.
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SO WHAT HAPPENED?
Not sure if Arizona State unlocked some great mystery or exposed the Huskies in a way that’ll make them vulnerable to future opponents.
Defensively, Washington did what Washington does.
The Huskies took away ASU’s perimeter game (6 of 17 on three-pointers), forced 24 turnovers and kept the game within reach for most of the night.
However, the Sun Devils had great success getting the ball into the high post, which is something most UW opponents are unable to do.
And Arizona State has a versatile player in Zylan Cheatham, who is able to make good decisions in the high post.
Other ASU players scored more points, but the 6-foot-8 senior forward was the game’s MVP. He finished with nine points, nine rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two steals in 34 minutes.
Cheatham also committed six turnovers, but he was a big reason why Arizona State shot 61.7 percent from the field, outscored UW 42-20 in the paint and won the rebound battle 40-23.
With Cheatham dishing, it led to a cavalcade of dunks for the Sun Devils, who finished with eight — three from Romello White (17 points), three from Cheatham and one each from Luguentz Dort (15 points) and De’Quon Lake.
Among UW’s remaining opponents, only a handful of teams have a player like Cheatham who can hurt the Huskies.
Oregon State’s Tres Tinkle, Colorado’s Tyler Bey and Washington State’s CJ Elleby are multidimensional players who can operate inside and be effective with their shot-making and passing.
It’s unfair to pin a loss on one guy, but the Huskies could have used 6-9 Hameir Wright, who sat on the bench in uniform but missed his second straight game due to illness.
Wright, UW’s second-leading shot blocker with 30 swats, gives UW another long defender to patrol the paint.
Without him, the Huskies relied heavily on Sam Timmins and Noah Dickerson. Timmins had a couple of nice baskets early, but he wasn’t much of a defensive presence.
Dickerson delivered a gutty performance (18 points and eight rebounds) considering he was saddled with foul trouble and still dealing with a sprained right ankle and estimates he’s between “80 and 85 percent” healthy.
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David Crisp scored 13 of his 17 points in the second half, but he hit 6 of 19 attempts — which typifies the Huskies’ offensive troubles.
Arizona State also made life miserable for Jaylen Nowell, who had 15 points on 5-of-13 shooting. He was often forced to pass out of double teams on the perimeter and committed four of UW’s 17 turnovers.
Dickerson, who made 5 of 7 field goals and 8 of 12 free throws, was the only UW player who was marginally effective on the offensive end.
Matisse Thybulle was 1 of 6 shooting three points. Dominic Green finished with a career-high five steals but tallied just six points.
And Nahziah Carter was scoreless on 0-of-5 shooting in 15 minutes off the bench. He was unable to get into a flow because of a few erratic substitutions.
Washington shot 36.8 percent from the field — its second lowest of the season.
Not surprisingly, the last time they were this bad, the Huskies lost their last game — a 73-61 defeat against Virginia Tech on Dec. 15.
Still, Washington scored more points at Oregon — a 61-56 win — and was able to get the victory.
SO WHAT’S NEXT?
It’s been so long since their last loss, so there’s really no telling how the Huskies will handle their first setback in nearly two months.
Washington hasn’t lost consecutive games this season, but those early defeats were in the nonconference season and followed by winnable games against mid-majors.
The Huskies have a relatively light week as their next game is Saturday at Washington Sate.
They’ll take a couple of days off, which is good timing for Dickerson, Wright and a couple of players who are also dealing with an illness.
But the Huskies will have their hands full in the next game against a Cougars team that did what UW was unable to do and won two games in Arizona.
Not exactly sure how they did it, but the Cougars upset Arizona State 91-70 on Thursday before beating Arizona 69-55 on Saturday.
WSU forward Robert Franks played a large role in both wins, scoring 34 points in both games.
Obviously, the Huskies will need to contain Franks, who did not play in their first meeting — an 85-67 UW win on Jan. 5 at Alaska Airlines Arena.


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Novelist Peter Carey Confronts Dark History In 'A Long Way From Home'
In his latest book, A Long Way From Home, Australian novelist Peter Carey takes on his country's racist past, but he gets there by a circuitous route. The book begins as a kind of madcap adventure, as the characters hit the road in a race designed to test the endurance of cars. Halfway through, the adventure turns into a confrontation with history and an odyssey of self discovery.
Back in the 1980s, Carey was at a conference for playwrights when a well-known Aboriginal actor made this plea: "Don't write about us," he said to the mostly-white gathering, "you only add to the misinformation when you do." For a long time, Carey took that advice — but eventually he was convinced he had to write about Australia's mistreatment of its indigenous people. "It was only years later when I started to think, 'I can't be an Australian writer and not write about this,'" he says. "Because this is the fundamental, bloody circumstance of my country."
One brutal piece of Australian history that Carey wanted to explore is known as "the stolen generation." "It's only very recently that the government acknowledged that generations of Australian Aboriginal children, the light-skinned ones, had been stolen by the government and taken away to be raised with white families," he says.
Often these children did not know they were Aboriginal, which seems impossible until you consider Australia's geography. Carey says most Australians whose ancestors colonized the country live in a handful of cities, and have never ventured into vast untamed regions of the land. "One is always aware of whose land it is," he says. "And it's a weird paradox that we are at one hand aware of that, and yet so many of us clustered in the southeast of the country — you know, which is the most densely settled — can grow up never actually seeing or talking to an Aboriginal person."
That was even more true in the 1950s when the book takes place. Carey opens his story in a town near Melbourne. Titch and Irene Bobs, diminutive but bursting with energy and ambition, have just moved there hoping to open a car dealership. Their new next door neighbor is Willie Bachhuber, an eccentric loner — but when the Bobs decide to launch their car dealership by entering the Redex Trial, a famous car race around Australia, Willie agrees to be their navigator.
"It wasn't really a race," Carey says. "It was meant to be a reliability trial, to see how cars would handle 10,000 miles of among the roughest roads on earth. This race so excited the whole of the population that newsreel crews followed it."
Willie and the Bobs are unprepared for what they will discover on their journey: For the first time in their lives, they come face-to-face with the indigenous people who lived in Australia long before their own ancestors, stumbling on that terrible history when Irene finds the skull of a small child. She wants to find out what happened to this child, but her husband Titch cares only about winning the race. Willie, meanwhile, finds a family he never knew he had.
"Here were, you know, white people in the south, living in a form of ignorance and, enter on this Redex Trial, and following its path take a turn that leads them into their own history, their own personal history, their own national history — a history of crime, genocide and some considerable darkness."
The second half of the book takes a hard look at the mistreatment of the Aborigines, but also provides a glimpse into the indigenous culture that thrives side by side with white society. A Long Way From Home has already been published in Australia, and to the surprise of many, Carey says, it's been well received.
"Like many places in the world, including the United States, there is an enormous tension and awkwardness and fear about race. So I don't think anybody thought I could possibly succeed, and that I would be pilloried by everybody left, right and center — but in fact that didn't happen," he says. "What can I say, I mostly got away with it."
People need to talk about race, Carey says, and he hopes his book will help to keep the conversation going in his homeland.
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The man who recently took over as President of the Missouri State Board of Education resigned today from the board.
Rev. Stan Archie submitted his resignation to Governor Jay Nixon (D) two days after Archie was hit by a civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual misconduct. It’s the second such lawsuit filed against the long-time Kansas City pastor and State Education board member. It accuses him of having sexually inappropriate conversations with a female minor whom he was counseling, giving her money and gifts, and later harassing her after she ended their relationship.

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Elon Musk likes to talk about our self-driving car future, and on Saturday we got glimpse of just how close it is thanks to an update to Tesla's software.
With a simple click of a button on your key fob, the Summon feature is enabled and the Tesla kicks into enter or exit mode for garages (using the Homelink garage door tool and on flat surfaces) and perpendicular parking spaces, moving smoothly and making itself ready for its owner's next command.
An impressive demonstration of how it works can be seen in a YouTube video uploaded by one Tesla owner on Saturday.
The new Summon feature, which was highlighted by Electrek on Saturday, is still in beta. However, it's not difficult to imagine Summon being used one day in conjunction with Tesla's robotic charger, making parking and charging the car a simple one button push exercise.
Tesla's software release also includes an update to the its Autosteer feature, which now limits its use to residential roads and roads without a center divider.


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Ulster have point to prove
With Ulster’s record against Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade being a solitary victory in their past six visits, coach Mark Anscombe is hoping to see his table-topping troops put an end to that dismal run on Friday night.
Anscombe’s men have a point to proveHe’s back: Declan Fitzpatrick’s return to fitness is a major boost to Ulster coach Marc Anscombe WITH Ulster’s record against Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade being a solitary victory in their past six visits, coach Mark Anscombe is hoping to see his table-topping troops put an end to that dismal run on Friday night.
Such an outcome would be timely, for with the Guinness Autumn International Series looming, this will be Ulster's last chance to deploy their big-name players ahead of the exodus.
In the absence of skipper Johann Muller, who suffered a thumb ligament injury against Glasgow at the weekend and is likely to be out for the next two months, Chris Henry will lead the side.
His heads a particularly strong group, with No. 8 Roger Wilson named in the extended Ulster squad for the first time since re-joining from Northampton Saints during the summer.
After a match-and-a-half of action for the Ravens against Bridgend and Bristol — against whom he scored a brace of tries — the powerful back row forward has done enough to persuade Anscombe that he is ready to return to the big stage.
Tight-head Declan Fitzpatrick has recovered from his medial ligament injury. To date this season he has made one appearance, against Ospreys on September 8. Finally, having participated in full training over the past week, he should get some much-needed game-time on Friday night.
For the third week in a row, blindside flanker Stephen Ferris is included, but with a back injury having ruled him out of the Heineken Cup games against Castres and Glasgow, Ulster supporters now know better than to get their hopes up too high.
Their misgivings are understandable, for he was in the extended squads for those two matches. Indeed, Ferris was named in the team for the October 12, but was pulled out shortly before kick-off.
Niall O’Connor is also named in 26-strong panel, with the starting 15 and eight replacements being announced at noon tomorrow.
Friday night’s protagonists’ results this season are in stark contrast: pace-setting Ulster boast a 100 per cent record having won all seven of their competitive matches to date. Dragons, however, are second-bottom of the PRO12 after losing four of their six matches in the competition.
The only success in their last seven matches in all competitions was their 32-12 home win over Edinburgh on September 28.
Last year, Wales proved a fruitless hunting ground for Ulster who lost on all four of their visits, but already this season they have beaten defending champions Ospreys and then Cardiff Blues on their own pitches.
Those victories, coupled with their home form, mean they have won five of their last six matches against Welsh regions.
Anscombe does not underestimate the challenge, however.
“We’re going to be without our international players for a while after it so this is an important match,” he said.


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LONDON - Rocker Ozzy Osbourne has denied rumors of a split from his wife Sharon and apologized to his family for returning to drink and drugs.
The former Black Sabbath singer says he was in a "dark place" but has been sober for 44 days.
In a message posted Tuesday on his Facebook page, 64-year-old Osbourne said that "for the last year and a half I have been drinking and taking drugs."
He said "I was in a very dark place" and apologized for his "insane behavior."
Osbourne added: "Just to set the record straight, Sharon and I are not divorcing."
The couple and their children, Jack and Kelly, became reality TV stars a decade ago with MTV series "The Osbournes."
Sharon Osbourne was later a judge on "America's Got Talent."
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The family of an Essex woman who was badly injured in a freak accident abroad say they are worried she may die unless she receives urgent treatment.
Natalie Creane from Brentwood was left brain damaged after being hit by a wooden panel at a hotel in Abu Dhabi.
She received £36,000 in compensation. But her family say that's not nearly enough and are now appealing against the settlement.
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She will be joined by chart acts Rixton and Jess Glynne when she presses the button for the festive illuminations on November 6.
Actress Barbara Windsor and war veterans joined Harry to mark London Poppy Day.
London Assembly Conservatives say the move would save nocturnal motorists a fortune and cut pollution.?


Prophet Ajagurajah of Universal Outreach Church has advised Christians to stop saying amen after praying to their creator.
While having a chit-chat with King Kaninjah on Angel TV monitor by www.alreadyviral.com he said amen does not mean ‘so shall it be’ as Christians are made to believe.
According to him, Amen is a name of a powerful demon in Egypt which was worshipped in those days in ancient Egypt.
He explained that because ancient believed the demon and worshipped him, they mentioned his name at the end of every promising conversation they had and the idea was adopted by the bible scholars.
Ajagurajah, therefore, advised that Christians shouldn’t mention that demon’s name because he is not their god.


Site interviews were semistructured, collecting information to address the studys primary research questions on client needs, existing services, and program evaluation efforts. The team interviewed a broad range of service-based stakeholders with direct involvement in post-adoption programs and services, gathering information on the opportunities and challenges in developing PAS programs, providing services, and tracking client outcomes.
Questions were based on primary research topics (Exhibit 2-1). Specific questions asked of each interviewee varied, according to the circumstances of the program and the role and expertise of the individual. The team also used additional questions based on preliminary review of the informal ILSU interviews with state adoption agency directors. At the time of this report ILSU staff had conducted interviews with state adoption coordinators in 36 states.
|Need: What is the extent of need for post-adoption services and supports as measured by the following:
Existing Programs: What are the characteristics of existing PAS programs in terms of the following?
Evaluation: How are programs monitoring and assessing their effectiveness?
Note: Questions varied according to the role of the person interviewed.


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Too Far: Lesson from Little League World Series
Every year the Little League World Series seems to provide a semblance of normality and how things are supposed to be.
No politics. No hot tempers. Just a bit of wholesome good times and fierce, fair competition.
One of those moments occurred Monday when Venezuela defeated the Dominican Republic on a walk-off triple.
First, for those who do not know, Venezuela is a country in complete, utter turmoil. It is on the verge of civil war, the socialistic government is rounding up opposition leaders, people are eating dogs because there is no food and the words “madness” and “mayhem” are apt.
So, for the Venezuelan kids to be here in the safety of Williamsport, Pa., is assuredly a welcome respite from the insanity taking place at home.
And staying with the annual Little League script, there is always a breakout player and this year, the Dominican’s Edward Uceta was one of those emerging players.
After a long rain delay interrupted the game’s last inning, Uceta came back to the mound to face Venezuela’s Omar Romero.
With a runner on first and the score tied, Romero ripped an RBI triple to right field to achieve a walk-off win.
Uceta lay on his stomach with his face in the grass in utter agony.
This is where the “cool” factor kicked in.
As he lay there alone, two of the Venezuelan coaches abandoned the team’s celebration and picked Uceta up – literally and figuratively. Other Venezuelan players quickly followed and embraced the sad, distraught Uceta.
I love that kind of stuff.
I’m certainly not in favor of delivering flowers to the losing team and feeling guilty for a win, but I love watching people with big hearts act impulsively in a positive manner. Nobody needed to prod the opposing, euphoric coaches to run to Uceta. They just did it.
Were there some sad, sour Dominican faces? Absolutely, but the scene was a good one that embodied what the whole Little League experience is about. There wasn’t some weird handler/producer in the back trying to paint the story.
Because of what Venezuelans are having to endure, I am hoping they are able to advance, but either way, getting out of hell for a little while has got to be an incredible feeling.
“Edward (Uceta) has a big heart. It was so sad,” Venezuelan manager Alexander Ballesteros said. “It could’ve happened to anyone.”
Somehow, I think that the perspective of living the way Venezuelans have had to live has had a lot to do with their grace in celebration and their respect for the defeated.
Conversely… While perspective abounds in Williamsport, insanity rages in California.
Traveler, which is the white horse that serves as USC’s mascot, is now under fire because his name is Traveler. And guess what Robert E. Lee’s horse was called? Traveller (with two l's).
The name “Traveler” is to horses what the name John Smith is to people.
Now, apparently, Los Angeles has suddenly become a hotbed of the Confederacy and now some want the horse put to pasture despite the fact there is no connection between Lee and USC.
Where’s some of that Venezuelan perspective when you need it?
Things have gone too far for too long.
Graham Messner has been a writer for many years and has also been involved in real estate, fundraising and coaching. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org.


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Wednesday Jun 23 2010
Support staffs agree to furloughs
By: Lauren Gibbs, The Placer Herald
Pay-to-play plan for athletics still considered for upcoming school year
Another employee group has come forward with voluntary concessions to help Rocklin Unified School District with its $8 million deficit. Members of the California School Employees Association and non-represented employee group, which represents groundskeepers, custodians and bus drivers, both agreed to take four furlough days for the 2010-11 school year. The voluntary reduction of workdays saves the district approximately $212,900 for the 2010-11 school year. “It has been an easy and flawless negotiation year,” said Tiffany Pelkey, president of the California School Employees Association. Board members thanked the groups for their leadership and personal sacrifices that were made. “We appreciate the leadership you have all shown,” Trustee Camille Maben said during last Wednesday’s board meeting. Also on the agenda was discussing the implementation of a Voluntary Athletic Contribution for families of athletes. Instead of $100 transportation fees, families would pay $125 for the first sport, $100 for the second sport or second sibling, $75 for the third sport or third sibling or $450 for a family plan. Additionally, transportation would be reduced for smaller athletic teams. Rocklin High Assistant Principal/Athletic Director David Bills said the contribution would make up for lost stipends. “It’s the best plan for recouping those funds,” he said. Presented to the district was a proposed letter to the parents informing them of the new voluntary contribution. The letter read that the contributions are voluntary and the amount of the contribution, if any, will not have any effect on a student’s participation in athletics. Concerns for the plan include how other extra-curricular clubs and groups would be able to make up for the loss of stipends. The board suggested the idea to have voluntary contributions to cover not only athletics, but also all extra- and co-curricular activities. Barbara Scott, president of Rocklin Teachers Professional Association, said that after the concessions made by the teachers’ group, she doesn’t want to see teachers volunteering their time, in addition to their reduction of pay. Board members echoed the same idea. The district is moving forward with the idea to implement Voluntary Athletic Contributions for the 2010-11 school year.


Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi has tweeted to confirm that four players agreed to join the club on deadline day, despite the fact that only one signing was announced.
I can confirm 4 players have agreed to join the club and all paperwork was submitted before the 6pm deadline.
— @FAWAZ_ALHASAWI (@fawaz_alhasawi1) September 1, 2015
Striker Chris O’Grady signed from Brighton and Hove Albion yesterday on a season long loan, whilst rumours flew around in regards to a number of players potentially joining the Sky Bet Championship club.
Amongst the players reportedly set to join Nottingham Forest on deadline day were Lille winger Ryan Mendes, midfielder Jonny Williams and striker Nelson Oliveira. These would be quality additions to a Forest squad limited by the conditions of a transfer embargo and the announcement of three new players is likely to lift the mood amongst the Forest fans.
Yesterday, on a hectic deadline day, Nottingham Forest lost their star player in Michail Antonio to West Ham United, for a reported £7m. A fan favourite and one of the best players in the Championship, Antonio’s departure was huge news that disappointed the majority of Forest fans. To bring a positive aura back to Forest, suitable replacements for the loss of Antonio and also Jamie Paterson must be found by Fawaz Al Hasawi.
And it seems as if the Forest owner is set to do just that, with three or four more players set to be announced as Forest players, most notable, with two strikers included.
Forest fans will be keen to see new additions to their squad and today is likely to be a busy day on Trent-side as the club look to bolster their squad as the season moves into full swing.
What remains to be seen is just WHO these signings might be and HOW they will be implemented in the Forest squad. However, with all the paperwork completed on time before yesterdays 6pm deadline, the deals are more than likely completed. They just need to be made concrete to the fans.
Forest fans! Who do you think will sign for your club? What did you make of your clubs deadline day deals? Let us know in the comments below!


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CIC Agri Businesses fosters better nutrition through agriculture
A healthy diet and proper nutrition have become global hot-button
issues and Sri Lanka is also now starting to understand the issues we
face within the food and agriculture industry.
CIC Agri Businesses leads the way in building this awareness,
identifying the problems in the local eating habits and working on
solutions which ensure a healthier nation.
In this regard, Waruna Madawanarachchi, Chief Executive Officer for
Crops and Livestock for CIC Agri Businesses is a strong proponent for a
positive change, and sees it as the natural progression for a company
that has been at the forefront of the development of the national
“CIC Agri Businesses is involved in the total value chain, from
research and development to laboratory services, advisory services,
agriculture education and consultancy, improved input services which
include machinery, equipment and technology, production of agricultural
commodities, agro processing of rice, fruits and vegetables, milk etc.,
as well as some benchmark retailing and exports,” said Madawanarachchi.
For the next 10 years, the company expects to venture into the food
sector, to meet the demands of the growing service industry and the need
for quality food.
A lot of the success of CIC Agri Businesses can be attributed to its
unique and innovative way of conducting the business of agriculture,
which is designed to foster sustainable growth.
“Our production model that we have been using with great success is
one with a nucleus farm with a set of growers around it. At the farm, we
impart knowledge on things such as development in growing and farming
technology and livestock care, conduct demonstrations on the use of the
technology and sign buy-back agreements with the same farmers.
"This model has already worked for our agricultural commodities such
as rice, corn and milk, because the farmers have a tendency to implement
things in which they believe in and can observe the success for
However, one of main issues facing the growth of this model is the
limited amount of arable land available in the country. From the
approximately two million hectares available for agriculture, about
700,000 hectares are used for paddy production and another bulk of land
is reserved for the production of plantation crops such as tea, rubber
and coconut and permanent crops such as clove and cinnamon.
“Once all of this land is blocked, the land available for annual
crops such as corn, sugar, vegetables and milk is extremely limited, and
the only solution is to increase productivity of these crops,”
“We believe that today?s research is tomorrow?s technology, and it is
the reason we concentrate and emphasise on our own research and
development. Our R&D team consists of experts such as the former
director of the Rice Research Institute and the former director of the
Tea Research Institute who generate the latest agricultural
One such example of the kind of innovation developed by CIC Agri is
the product of Red Basmati rice which has a low glycaemic index, meaning
that it releases the sugar slowly, making it a healthier option.
Madawanarachchi observes that the problem with Sri Lanka’s
agriculture industry is that there is a large number of small scale
holdings scattered all over the country, and local production is
typified by gluts and leans due to the two- harvest system and seasonal
“The culture of producing specific amounts for specific markets has
to be encouraged and developed in this country. But, we also have to get
into the habit of producing in the off-season, for which the relevant
technology needs to be provided. CIC Agri Businesses encourage any
farmer willing to put in the work to grow produce in the off season by
providing the resources, technology and information required.”
“When properly planned, ‘protected agriculture’ produce some of the
best material which is of a higher quality because of the least amount
of exposure to the elements and external factors, and can be sold in
high-end supermarkets and even exported. With tourist arrivals on the
rise, I believe there is a significant market for quality produce in the
off-seasons, and opportunity that is yet to be completely exploited.”

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Randy Parton, a musician and youngest brother of country singer Dolly Parton, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 67.
Dolly announced the news of her brother’s death on her Facebook page on Thursday.
“My brother Randy has lost his battle with cancer. The family and I are grieving his loss but we know he is in a better place than we are at this time. We are a family of faith and we believe that he is safe with God and that he is joined by members of the family that have gone on before and have welcomed him with joy and open arms,” she wrote.
She continued: “Randy was a great singer, writer, and entertainer. He sang, played guitar and bass in my band for many years. He headed his own show at Dollywood since it opened in 1986. He’s had several chart records of his own, but his duet with me on ‘Old Flames Can’t Hold A Candle To You’ will always be a highlight in my own career.
“‘You Are My Christmas,’ our duet on my latest Christmas album, joined with his daughter Heidi, will always be a favorite. It was his last musical recording and he shined on it just like he’s shining in heaven now.”
Parton noted that Randy is survived by her, his wife Deb, his daughter Heidi, son Sabyn as well as grandsons Trent and Huston.
“We will always love him and he will always be in our hearts,” the statement concludes.
Taste of Country reports that Randy was the eighth of 12 kids born to Robert and Avie Lee.
While Dolly is perhaps the most recognizable name in the family, her career would have been different without her younger brother actings as the guitarist in her band. In addition, the outlet reports that Randy had a handful of hits himself, including “Hold Me Like You Never Had Me” and “Shot Full of Love,” which both hit the Top 40 in the 1980s.
Later in his career, Randy broke away from his famous sister in an effort to carve out a live venue space to perform his songs. He opened The Randy Parton Theater in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. Unfortunately, a lack of infrastructure and ticket sales led to Randy’s role in the project ending after just one year.
Parton announced the news just two days after celebrating her 75th birthday on Jan. 19.
News of Randy’s passing comes just a few years after their other brother Floyd Estel Parton died in 2018.

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Health, Safety and Environment Guides
Laws are great but only a strong union can make sure that the boss deals with all the risks. Here are some resources to help, and our latest news and campaigns.
Only a strong union can make sure that the boss deals with all the risks.
Nonetheless, it is frequently necessary for employees to take collective action and advocate on their behalf through a strong union in order to implement and enforce these laws. Workers may use their collective power to hold employers responsible for resolving workplace dangers, enhancing working conditions, and guaranteeing fair remuneration by organising and standing together.
Unions may support employees in remaining informed and empowered to advocate for their rights, as well as fostering a sense of community and support among them, through continuing campaigns and resources.
A strong union is therefore necessary to ensure that worker safeguards are respected and implemented in reality, even though laws offer the basis for doing so.
All of our thoughts and condolences are with his loved ones and friends at this tragic time.
There is no doubt whatsoever this incident will increase anxiety of workers at the site and local…
Other sports should look at how the rugby league has welcomed union involvment.
Workers need protection in soaring temperatures, GMB Union has warned.
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GMB Union has responded to plans to scrap all remaining covid legal restrictions in England.
GMB Union has responded to today’s announcement Statutory Sick Pay will no longer be paid from…
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Is one of your trees looking a little under the weather? Like animals, plants can be impacted by many different diseases and health issues. Providing preventative care, knowing the signs of disease and consulting an arborist when needed are all important for maintaining the overall health of your trees. If you find yourself asking, “What’s wrong with my tree,” this guide will help take action before it’s too late.
Types of Tree Disease
Caused by microscopic organisms, plant diseases can affect any part of a tree or the whole tree. It only becomes apparent on the tree once the disease takes hold of its host. Tree diseases are often named after the damage that they produce. A few common tree diseases you may see in Tallahassee include:
Symptom: Brown and Yellow Splotches on Leaves
Cause: Leaf rust, also known as rust disease, is a common fungal infection that affects various plants, including trees. It is more common in humid climates, as wet conditions increase the growth and release of spores. While it rarely kills plants, it can make them appear unsightly and it cripples the plant by interfering with photosynthesis.
Treatment: In many cases, an infected tree will naturally fix this issue by shedding its leaves in autumn (although spores can be dispersed by the wind to infect new trees). The best treatment is prevention. You can plant trees in areas with good air circulation and rake and dispose of infected leaves. In severe cases, fungicides may be used to manage leaf rust.
Symptom: Twigs Appear Scorched
Cause: Fire blight, a bacterial infection, changes the appearance of trees to seem as if they were scorched by fire. Leaves on some branches wither and turn black or brown. The bacteria causing fire blight is particularly active in warm, moist weather. Elements such as rain and infected pruning tools provide transportation for the disease to move.
Treatment: The best way you can treat trees from fire blight is to disinfect pruning tools, and then prune infected spots on the trees.
Symptom: White Coating on Leaves
Cause: Powdery mildew is a white coating that forms on leaf surfaces during weather with high humidity. Several fungi can cause this disease, with plants that grow in shaded areas being most affected. Leaves are covered with a thin layer or irregular patches of a powdery, grayish-white substance. Leaves may become distorted and night also turn yellow or red and drop. In late fall, tiny black dots may be scattered over the white patches like grains of pepper.
Treatment: While it’s often more of a cosmetic issue than a serious threat to the overall health of established trees, it can weaken young or stressed trees. You can prune and remove severely infected leaves or branches to reduce the overall fungal load and prevent further spread.
What’s Wrong With My Tree? Other Signs of a Sick Tree
Here are a few more common signs that a tree may be experiencing health issues:
Visible Pests: The presence of pests like caterpillars, borers or scale insects can weaken a tree and lead to health issues.
Exposed Roots: If tree roots are exposed or damaged, it can impact the tree’s stability and nutrient absorption.
Root Rot: Signs of root rot include a foul odor, discolored or mushy roots and instability.
Twisted or Distorted Growth: Unusual growth patterns, such as twisting or distortion, may be a response to stress, diseases or insect damage.
Visible Decay: External signs of decay, such as soft or crumbly wood, may indicate internal decay.
Premature Leaf Drop: If a tree drops its leaves before the typical fall season, it might be stressed due to factors such as drought, diseases or root issues.
If you notice any of these signs, it may be time to consult with a certified arborist or tree care professional.
Frequently Asked Questions Beyond “What’s Wrong With My Tree?”
What causes trees to get sick? Trees can get sick due to various factors, including fungal infections, bacterial diseases, pest infestations, poor soil conditions, root damage, environmental stress and physical injuries.
Is leaf drop always a sign of a sick tree? Not always. While leaf drop can be a sign of stress or disease, it can also be a normal seasonal process.
Can environmental factors make a tree sick? Yes. Factors like drought, excessive moisture, poor soil quality and pollution can stress trees and make them more susceptible to diseases and pests.
Can I treat a sick tree myself, or do I need professional help? While minor issues can be addressed by homeowners, it’s often advisable to consult with a certified arborist for accurate diagnosis and treatment recommendations, especially for significant tree health concerns.
Consulting the Experts
Not all diseases will kill plants and trees. However, many diseases and conditions can hinder growth and affect the look of the trees. If you have concerns about a sick tree, especially trees affected by diseases that may inflict property damage, call Miller’s Tree Service for a free consultation with one of our certified arborists. Our team will assess the tree’s health, identify the underlying issues and recommend appropriate treatments or interventions to improve its condition.

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6 Oct 2020
Travelers with STV visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand for 90 days from the date you arrive Thailand. This permit may be extended while the visitor is in Thailand for a maximum of 2 times (twice only) with a maximum validity of 90 days for each extension. Validity of visa is 90 days.
Step 1 : Required Documents for STV
You can submit the visa application only by post (address: Royal Thai Embassy, Lönnrötinpuistikko 5A2, 00120 Helsinki). Please make sure that the application arrive the embassy at lease 3 weeks before intended date of departure).
1. An Original passport must be valid not less than 12 months of the day of your travel to Thailand, with one (1) copy
2. A completed visa application form (Download here)
3. A recent passport-sized photographs taken within the past 6 months
4. An origianl of medical certificate from licenced doctor; Please download the form here. The certificate must not be valid more than 3 months.
5. An origianl of certificate of criminal record clearance from country of permanent residence. The certificate must be valid not less than 3 months. More information, please check here : https://www.oikeusrekisterikeskus.fi/fi/index.html
6. A copy of valid medical/health insurance certificate from Thailand indicating that:
6.1 cover at least 90 days (from your arrival date) or the whole period of stay in Thailand
6.2 have medical benefit in Thailand for outpatient must not be less than 40,000 Baht
6.3 have medical benefit in Thailand for inpatient must not be less than 400,000 Baht.
6.4 cover all medical expenditures including COVID-19 at least USD 100,000
(Buy an insurance from a company which has been approved by the Office of Insurance Commission of Thailand, please click)
7. Accommodation reservation:
7.1 In case the applicant or family member owns a condominium, please submit :
7.1.1 A copy of Confirmation of applicant property ownership
OR 7.1.2 a family member’s property ownership (spour and children), please submit an original + a copy of an recent extract from the population information system showing family relationship in Finland (Virkatodistus)/ Estonia in English issued from Notary Public(Maistraatti).
8. the bank statement of the applicant showing the balance of 6000 euro every month for the last 6 months in English. The bank statement musts show account owner.
9. Consular officers reserve the rights to request for additional document as deemed necessary and also reserve the right to reject any application without having to provide reason.
10. Visa Fee: 80 € for a Single entry. After the Embassy approves your application, you will be contacted by email for a visa fee payment (bank transfer).
11. Residents in Finland: please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage for the return of passport.
Residents in Estonia: Return envelope fee is 19.50 euros. Please also enclose a self-address envelope. (We do not accept international coupon as exchange for postage.) More information for updated postal fee please check with www.posti.fi
Step 2 : If your STV visa approve, then you can apply for COE after you receive the visa. Please click here!

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Round three of the Walsh Cup is being played this weekend, with Eddie Brennan’s men facing Dublin at home.
Brennan has made a total of five changes to the side that lost out against Carlow.
One notable name missing from the starting lineup is that of Leigh Bergin, while Padraig Delaney and Joe Phelan slip into the full-back line in the absence of Donnacha Hartnett.
The man who helped lead Camross to U-21 victory a few weeks ago, Eoin Gaughan, makes his first competitive start for Laois at senior level.
It’s still all to play for in this Walsh Cup. Dublin go in as favourites having recorded wins over Offaly and Carlow in previous rounds.
However if Laois beat the Dubs they will be equal having won one and lost one game each.
For Saturday’s game, if Offaly see off Carlow it means both teams would have one win and two losses in the pre-season competition.
We will be live blogging all the action from O’Moore Park on Sunday as Laois take on Dublin at 2pm.
LAOIS: Enda Rowland (St Lazerian’s Abbeyleix); Padraig Delaney (The Harps), Matthew Whelan (Borris-Kilcotton), Joe Phelan (Camross); Jack Kelly (Rathdowney-Errill), Ryan Mullaney (Castletown), Eric Killeen (Rathdowney-Errill); Colm Stapleton (Borris-Kilcotton), Paddy Purcell (Rathdowney-Errill); Aaron Dunphy (Borris-Kilcotton), Eanna Lyons (Ballyfin), Stephen Maher (Clough-Ballacolla); Mark Kavanagh (Rathdowney-Errill), PJ Scully (Borris-Kilcotton), Eoin Gaughan (Camross)


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I love making new herb and spice blends. The freshly ground spices give my kitchen a nice aroma for awhile. I'm having a little fun today making my own chili powder. I used to buy it ready made, but realize that as I run out, there's no reason I can't make my own. I've been making my own seasoned salt for years, why not this?
It's easy and you'll ask yourself the same question. Why don't I make this myself?
2 Tablespoons cumin, ground (or whole, see note)
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper or 4 dried hot chili peppers, ground (see note)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons garlic, granulated
2 teaspoons onion, granulated
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Note: You may use whole seeds for the cumin. If grinding the dried hot chili peppers yourself, you will want to remove the seeds (or at least most of them) beforehand, or the mixture will be too hot.
Combine all ingredients, except crushed red pepper (if using), in a grinder or blender (a personal blender works too). Grind until mixture is a coarse powder. If using, add in the crushed red pepper only by stirring it in (do not grind together). Use in recipes as needed.


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Micromem Technologies is pleased to announce that it is fully engaged and conducting business development work in two foundries in the United States. The company expects to enter into a third foundry contract by Q3 2008. Joseph Fuda, the companyâs CEO, stated, âWith our potential clients beginning to validate our technology and moving towards specific productizationÂ plans for their product lines, it is imperative that we continue to have full access to foundry operations. This will ensure the process of moving from constant innovation to product revenue is accelerated.â
The company has begun manufacturing its magnetic sensors for potential commercial clients. This work is currently underway in the Global Communications Semiconductor (GCS) foundry in Torrence, California. The company expects to deliver the first packaged magnetic sensors for evaluation and characterization some time this summer and anticipates generating sales from these pilot projects. GCS performed exceptionally well in the early productization phase and the management will continue this partnership as it brings sensors and memory arrays to market.
With the productization process fully underway with its partners, Micromem has focused its attention to business development. Management is pursuing licensing revenue and direct revenue from sales and marketing channels for its memory and sensor devices. In a similar vein the company will begin to deliver MRAM memory arrays packaged for specific market place evaluation by Q3 2008.
Joseph Fuda states, âWe are now actively responding to and submitting proposals for both commercial and government sectors for memory and sensor applications. The interest that weÂ have seen for sensors has been incredible and we expect this to be a very exciting and profitable sector for our patented technology. It is important to note this initial project is for a potential client in the sensor market only and is independent of the companyâs memory initiatives.â


text: This pair of sisters are looking for their happy ending in RI. They siblings were born at the beginning of April and are still learning the ropes of life. Gwen has been adopted and now it is Goldie’s turn. She has a gorgeous blonde coat and is a lovely Husky mix. Goldie is up to date on vaccinations and will be spayed when she is old enough.

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It was recently announced that McLaren Port Huron Hospital is moving forward on its $162 million expansion and renovation master facility project this fall. The report states this plan will, “combine a renovation of the existing patient floors with a redesign of most hospital inpatient services. An additional 200,000 square feet will be added to the existing facility, and another 100,000 square feet will be renovated”. Healthcare Design Magazine states that new patient tower will be multiple stories, offer 70 private rooms, a new emergency center, and an expanded ICU.


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As my readers may know I have been working towards a goal to get a my writing published. This is the ultimate challenge for a writer. Although we write because we can’t imagine doing anything else, to be published is to be validated.
So in pursuit of this goal I registered for the NYC Midnight Flash Fiction Contest. I registered several months in advance, which meant I had plenty of time to imagine what was going to happen. My anticipation level was through the roof.
In my head I saw myself the budding writer whizzing through the challenges. I wouldn’t do well in the first one. This would establish myself as the underdog, but I would rally and knock the next challenges out of the water to win. Thus getting my first creative works published.
Sounds like a pipe dream right? Or maybe a great work of fiction?
Now one month after the first round has been submitted we have received our scores. Only the top 15 in each group gets a score and only the top 5 will move on after round 2. My first reaction to my score was excitement. I was in the top 15, a moment later I began to over think the score. I was a little upset that I hadn’t gotten a higher score.
However I have set myself up as the underdog with a chance to win. So really it is all going according to plan.
This round I am determined to do better. After all I need to be in the top five if I am going to make it to round 3. So hours before I get my prompt from NYC Midnight I have reached out to fellow writers and friends to read a story I haven’t even dreamed up yet.
I have google waiting and inspiration on hold.

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Background: Many studies investigated the association between air pollution and Covid-19 severity but the only study focusing on patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) exclusively evaluated exposure to PM2.5. We aim to study, in a sample of MS patients, the impact of long-term exposure to PM2.5, PM10 and NO2 on Covid-19 severity, described as occurrence of pneumonia.Methods: A 1:2 ratio case-control study was designed, differentiating cases and controls based on Covid-19 pneumonia. Associations between pollutants and outcome were studied using logistic regression. Weighted quantile sum (WQS) logistic regression was used to identify the individual contribution of each pollutant within the mixture; Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) penalized regression was performed to confirm the variable selection from WQS. All the analyses were adjusted for confounders selected a priori.Results: Of the 615 eligible patients, 491 patients provided detailed place of exposure and were included in the principal analysis. Higher concentrations of air pollutants were associated with increased odds of developing Covid-19 pneumonia (PM2.5: 3rd vs 1st tercile OR(95% CI)=2.26(1.29;3.96); PM10: 3rd vs 1st tercile OR(95% CI)=2.12(1.22;3.68); NO2: 3rd vs 1st tercile OR(95% CI)=2.12(1.21;3.69)). Pollutants were highly correlated with each other; WQS index was associated to an increased risk of pneumonia (beta=0.44; p-value=0.004) and the main contributors to this association were NO2 (41%) and PM2.5 (34%). Consistently, Lasso method selected PM2.5 and NO2.Conclusions: Higher long-term exposure to PM2.5, PM10 and NO2 increased the odds of Covid-19 pneumonia among MS patients and the most dangerous pollutants were NO2 and PM2.5.
The impact of PM2.5, PM10 and NO2 on Covid-19 severity in a sample of patients with multiple sclerosis: A case-control study / Ponzano, Marta; Schiavetti, Irene; Bergamaschi, Roberto; Pisoni, Enrico; Bellavia, Andrea; Mallucci, Giulia; Carmisciano, Luca; Inglese, Matilde; Cordioli, Cinzia; Marfia, Girolama Alessandra; Cocco, Eleonora; Immovilli, Paolo; Pesci, Ilaria; Scandellari, Cinzia; Cavalla, Paola; Radaelli, Marta; Vianello, Marika; Vitetta, Francesca; Montepietra, Sara; Amato, Maria Pia; Fioretti, Cristina; Filippi, Massimo; Sartori, Arianna; Caleri, Francesca; Clerico, Marinella; Gallo, Antonio; Conte, Antonella; Clerici, Raffaella; De Luca, Giovanna; Boneschi, Filippo Martinelli; Cantello, Roberto; Calabrese, Massimiliano; Tortorella, Carla; Rovaris, Marco; Verrengia, Elena Pinuccia; Patti, Francesco; Morra, Vincenzo Brescia; Salvetti, Marco; Sormani, Maria Pia. - In: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS. - ISSN 2211-0348. - 68:(2022). [10.1016/j.msard.2022.104243]


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A new type of fraud has emerged after the curation of E-Sim. Some Telecom companies have started provided virtual sim card which no longer requires physical chip in it. Many users in fact use these services to have an extra cell number. Companies like Samsung and Apple also promote E-SIM. Since many of us are now aware and not usually get into UPI frauds. The fraudster has found another way to steal money from your bank account. Let us know what is this fraud and how to provide such incidents.
What is E-SIM/Virtual SIM?
An embedded-SIM (eSIM) or embedded universal microcircuit card (eUICC) may be a sort of programmable SIM card that’s embedded directly into a tool.
In system to system applications where there’s no requirement to vary the SIM card, this avoids the need for a connector, improving reliability and security. An eSIM is often provisioned remotely; end-users can add or remove operators without the necessity to physically swap a SIM from the device.
WHY SIM SWAPPING ?
Today most of our work including our bank accounts are linked to our mobile number. Bank servers use your mobile number to authenticate it to you when making any transaction. Getting control over your mobile number means getting control over your bank account. If one gets control over your mobile number they can steal as much money they want from your account.
How SIM Swapping works?
We have observed a series of similar events and have found out a common pattern a fraudster follows. Here is the step which scammers use to perform sim/e-sim swapping.
- They call you impersonating customer care executive from your telecom provider and ask for verification details like name, address, Phone Number, Last few phone calls, Frequent contacts, etc.
- The moment you give these details you’re over. The Fraudster will now impersonate you and get in contact with the actual customer care executives and complaint about the sim lost.
- The customer care executive usually ask for verification details or KYC details
- The Fraudster will now have access to an Esim of your number.
- He has now control over all your bank accounts in which the number is associated with, The fraudster even has access to your social media account which we believe is a bigger threat for the new generation.
Symptoms you’ve been scammed
- Unable to make calls/messages.
- You’re notified of activity elsewhere.
- Social Media accounts been compromised.
- Unable to receive top verification codes.
- Unable to access any of the accounts.
- Login credentials have been compromised.
What to do when you’re scammed?
- Report to the bank and ask them to block OTP verification.
- Lodge a complaint in the cyber cell department of the Indian Police.
- Contact with the cellular service provider,
- Remove your mobile number from the social media account.
How to protect yourself from such scams?
- Beware of phishing emails and calls
- Set a separate passcode or PIN for all your bank accounts.
- Never link all your accounts to a single cell number.
- Never provide any personal details to anyone.
There are more than 500 unique cases of these crimes only in Maharashtra during this pandemic period as per the official data of Mumbai police. Beware of such scams and be safe.


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Please meet my current favorite snacks...
Sugar coated cassava with coconut.
Ever since I "discovered" this in Lucky, our local grocery here, I haven't stopped buying this. Sometimes, I feel guilty because it is loaded with sugar. And I mean, lots of sugar!!! By the way, they call this "sugar coated yam".
This has really become my guilty pleasure almost every afternoon. I buy one small pack which costs 50 cents and eat half only so I won't feel too much guilt. LOL! And then I eat the other half the next day. So that's 25 cents per day for my afternoon snacks. Not bad. LOL!
While growing up, we always have lots of rootcrops in our home. There's always cassava and sweet potato. But when I was young, I would rather eat chippy or cheese curls than this organic rootcrops.
But now, a bite of a cassava feels like heaven! I am now always craving for food which I ignored when I was young. Actually the craving now is more intense because cassava is not really so common here. I actually haven't found any cassava in the produce section. Only this cooked one.
Sweet potatoes don't come in truckloads either. There was one time, I was really dying to eat a kamote cue and when I went to the grocery, I could not find a single kamote. I even went to the local market but could not find any!
Last Saturday, while savoring my last bite of the sugar coated cassava, it got me thinking..What food will EJ miss the most from his childhood when is grown up already? What food will he crave like the way I crave now?
EJ is not a picky eater. He eats lots of fruits and veggies. He just sometimes doesn't like eating meat because it gets stuck in his teeth. LOL! But other than that, I can almost make him eat anything. But just like any kid, he loves ice cream. I always have an ice cream in our ref. Don't get me wrong, he eats ice cream maybe once or twice a week only.
Hmmm...so will he miss or crave for a certain flavor of ice cream when his grown up?
If I have my choice, I want him to miss or crave for my home cooked meal. Hahaha!!! Sounds selfish of me, right?
Well, I am just saying that when I am gone, I hope he remembers me for all the right reasons.


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A group of teen-age runaways try to survive in the streets of Los Angeles. Drugs, prostitution, violence and bureaucratic indifference all pose threats to the kids, who nevertheless prefer this harsh life to going back to their families. Heather, somewhat older, provides some leadership and mothering to the kids. Written by
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A few years ago, an ex-girlfriend of mine suggested that I watch this movie. She claimed it as being one of her favorites. Seeing as how it had Durmot Muroney starring in it, I figured I would give it a chance. "King", was by far my favorite character in the movie. I was pulled into his character immediately, and the ride didn't stop until the end credits were over. This movie hit a very personal chord deep within me, and the lasting effects of watching this particular movie are still with me today. Although the entire cast did a fantastic job of acting out their parts, "King", was my favorite because at the time I watched this film, I was a lot like him; except the being homeless part. As far as Sean Astin and the part he played, I couldn't relate very much at all, but that didn't matter because his role was extremely powerful and believable! One more thing, if it wasn't for Melissa Etheridge and her incredible talent, I do not think this movie would have touched as many people as it did. Just a great movie, period.
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The Presenter runs through the forest, looking at her map. She slows down, looks around then finally comes to a stop. Turning around slowly, she scratches her head.
I’m competing in my second orienteering event, on a course that requires moderate navigational skills. I’ve enlisted the help of [name], one of Australia’s top orienteers, to help me choose the best route choice, but I am beginning to suspect that I might have just come unstuck.
CLOSE UP of Presenter, peering at the map.
PRESENTER (to camera)
I’m on my way from control number three (points to control on map) to control number four. I thought I left the track at this bend here (points to the bend) and now I’m at the place I thought my control should be. But there’s nothing here.
PAN around the forest, where there is indeed no control to be seen.
PRESENTER (to camera)
I think I’m going to need a little help on this one.
She clicks her fingers, and the Novice Instructor (from scripts 1, 4) appears (JUMP CUT)
Need some help?
I do, as a matter of fact. I’ve just come to where I think my control ought to be, and it’s not here. And if it’s not here, I haven’t got a clue where I am.
Can I have a look at your map?
She shows the Instructor her map, and the two of them study it, looking around, pointing etc. (no sound)
SCREEN SHOT of a map and route, with a route choice line going off on a tangent half way to the next control.
Working out where you are after you’ve made a navigational mistake is called relocating. There are many different ways to relocate. For example, you can stay where you are -
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While you try and recognize some features in the surrounding forest that you can match with the symbols on the map. Or, you can go back to the last place where you definitely knew you were -
(line goes back to track bend, or other major feature)
Or you can run around like a headless chook.
(line goes around and around in circles)
But that’s not really recommended.
Back on Presenter and Instructor.
What if I’m really, really lost?
If you’re so lost that you are pretty sure you can’t relocate, you should take a safety bearing. This means heading in a set direction – such as due north – until you hit something major, like a road. The direction of the safety bearing will usually be written on your map, or it may be on the control description.
Right. Well I don’t think I’m totally lost. But I’m still not sure where I am. Where do you think we are?
Where do you think we are?
Well, I thought I left the track at this bend here, and followed my compass a hundred meters into the forest. My control is on a boulder [or whatever] but there’s not one here!
INSTRUCTOR (looking around)
So what can you see here?
Well I can see what looks like a fence corner [or whatever] over there.
And can you see something like that on the map?
CLOSE UP of map.
I can see one here. But that’s further back towards my last control.
So what do you think might have happened?
Hmm. Well I was looking for a track bend. Maybe I came off one track bend too early.
Shall we go back and have a look?
They head back out towards the track.
SCREEN SHOT of GPS footage from an elite race showing big navigational error/s.
Navigational mistakes happen to everyone – even top orienteers. Obviously, the best thing you can do is avoid a mistake altogether. But the next best thing you can do is relocate quickly.
Back to Presenter and Instructor, who are now standing on the track.
Oh I see! So if I just go along this track another hundred meters, there’ll be another bend, and that’s the one I have to go in from. Great!
She starts to run off down the track.
PRESENTER (back over her shoulder)
S/he clicks fingers and is gone.
CUT TO Presenter following her map carefully in the forest. She looks up and sees the control.
She jogs over and punches the control. Stops, looks at her map…as another orienteer runs in, punches the control, and runs off again. The presenter watches her go, looks down at her map and sets off in the same direction.
Hmm. Now that I’ve learned to relocate, maybe it’s time l learned a thing or two about moving a little more quickly through the controls.

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SONDORS, the brand behind the ‘SONDORS Original’ electric bike that was backed by one of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns in history, has returned with a bigger idea that it’s turned into reality.
The ‘Model SONDORS’ electric vehicle flaunts a design inspired by names such as Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati.
The automobile was successfully crowdfunded in January 2017 and completed just seven months later. Founder and CEO Storm Sondors explained that the design was made based on simplicity and affordability.
“I want electric to be available to everyone… I believe affordable, clean transportation should be the norm, not the exception. You shouldn’t have to choose between a car you can afford and a car that’s electric. We can do better,” Sondors said inside a press release.
The three-seater has two spaces in the front, and one at the back. It offers a range of 75, 150, or 200 miles, depending on choice of lithium-ion battery. Together with a push button start, the car can hit zero to 60mph in five to eight seconds. SONDORS is currently accepting fully refundable US$100 reservations for the base model (75 mile range) that starts at US$10,000.
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Thousands of Europe’s most affluent residents live in the 2,000 hectare resort of Sotogrande on the southernmost tip of the Costa del Sol. The prestigious community famed for its 683-berth marina, world-famous polo fields and so-called ‘Golden Triangle of Golf’ (San Roque, Valderrama and Real Club de Golf Sotogrande), retains the thoughtful boulevard-style planning inspired by Joseph McMickin when he conceived the resort back in 1962. But amongst the villas and fairways, beaches and waterways there’s always been something missing – shopping. Enter Blue Sotogrande.
Blue Sotogrande is a chic new retail concept occupying the entire ground floor of the Ribera del Marlin project, the last destined by the Sotogrande authorities for the marina itself. With 41 units and 500 metres of water frontage Blue Sotogrande plugs a vast gap in Sotogrande’s offering for a heart to the community, a meeting place for residents and visitors alike. The result of 37 million euros worth of investment, the centre is expected to open in Easter 2009 and symbolically bring to an end the need to leap in the car for a drive just to pick up a daily newspaper or bouquet of flowers.
Gavin Gallagher, the Dublin-based developer of Blue Sotogrande, has a holiday home here in Sotogrande and has always rued the lack of proper shopping facilities and more importantly a sense of community. Gavin comments, “Blue Sotogrande plans to have a great selection of units from a convenience store for a pint of milk to a newsagents and chemist. We’re saying ‘no’ to real estate and yacht brokers as there are plenty in the eastern portion of the marina and also controlling quality by only allowing rental rather than leasehold. Other key features will be a safe children’s play area away from traffic and a small permanent entertainment facility for concerts or exhibitions serving to unite the community further.”
In keeping with Sotogrande’s ethos Blue Sotogrande’s marina shopping experience will be aesthetically pleasing. All of the units are frontline to the quayside and the restaurants will have wide external terrace seating to take in the warm sunshine and relaxing views. Deliveries and parking will be kept underground out of sight alongside ample storage facilities.
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Sexual assault victims and senior citizens that use a program at the YWCA continue to be at the mercy of dwindling state funds. During "Streched Thinner," YWCA's Liz German gives an update on financial problems caused by the state budget impasse. Plus, check in with the head of Children's Home and Aid in the twin cities with Lisa Piper. Rickielee Benecke, the head of Advocacy and Development for Life, and Diane Shultz of the Baby Fold together paint the not-so-pretty picture that will most likely become more grim no matter what lawmakers and the governor do.