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The effects of suburban villages' health volunteer plan on women's health knowledge and attitude
Mohammad Reza Miri1, Abas Ali Ramazani2, Mitra Moodi3, Kamal Mirkarimi4
1 Department of Public Health, School of Health, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
2 Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistic, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
3 Department of Public Health, School of Health, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand; Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Health School, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
4 Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
|Date of Web Publication||30-Jul-2012|
Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, And Faculty members Department of Public Health, School of Health, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand
Source of Support: Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Conflict of Interest: None
Background: To achieve stable social development, the cooperation of all members of a community is basically required. Providing and improving the health standard is one of the most fundamental dimensions of human social evolution. This is more essential than the other aspects of development (public cooperation demands) and health volunteers are the forerunners of this cooperation, who have voluntarily set about having the public participate in providing and elevating the level of community health. The present study aimed to determine the effect of implementing "the health communication plan" by health volunteers in suburban villages regarding the health knowledge and attitude of rural women. Materials and Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, knowledge and attitude of 121 females (age 15-49 years), who were under the supervision of health centers in four suburban villages (the case group), before and after performing the health volunteer plan, were compared to those of 94 females (age 15-49 years) in another group of four suburban villages (the control group) lacking health volunteers under the care service of two rural health centers. Data gathering instrument was questionnaires and interviews. The obtained data were analyzed by SPSS (ver. 11.5) using statistical paired t-test and Sign test. P≤0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: The study showed that the mean of rural women's health knowledge and attitude had increased and there was a significant difference between before intervention and after intervention values in the two groups (P<0.001). Comparing the averages of the two groups also revealed a significant difference (P<0.001). Conclusions: According to the findings and the positive effects of performing suburban health volunteer plan on the health knowledge and attitude of rural women, it would therefore be important to suggest that suburban health volunteers are very helpful and effective in improving the knowledge and attitude level of rural women. In brief; as a direct result of their health performance, performing the plan all over rural health centers is recommended.
Keywords: Attitude, health volunteers, knowledge, suburban villages
|How to cite this article:|
Miri MR, Ramazani AA, Moodi M, Mirkarimi K. The effects of suburban villages' health volunteer plan on women's health knowledge and attitude. J Edu Health Promot 2012;1:12
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Miri MR, Ramazani AA, Moodi M, Mirkarimi K. The effects of suburban villages' health volunteer plan on women's health knowledge and attitude. J Edu Health Promot [serial online] 2012 [cited 2017 Nov 21];1:12. Available from: http://www.jehp.net/text.asp?2012/1/1/12/98570
| Introduction|| |
Reaching social stable development, as a whole, requires the cooperation of all members of a community. Providing and improving health standard is one of the financial dimensions of human social evolution, which, more than the other aspects of development, demands public cooperation.  For health approach providing all people until 2000, World Health Organization has been averred on individual's role in terms of health services.
Fundamental changes have recently occurred in government's strategy in the case of using health services in such a way that are fairly reachable. Due to community involvement, vast majority of countries have essentially developed in delivering of health service.  Survey of health service providing among countries including China, Malawi, Uganda, Indonesia, and India declared that using community participation can beneficially provide these services and lead subsequently to promoted knowledge and modified attitude among health care providers and community. , Thus, in Iran, public participation in health affairs started in 1369 (1990) as an experimental plan in the south of Tehran, comprising 160 volunteer females. The first requirement of the plan and the continuity of this trend was activating health services in large cities; especially in the suburbs. In fact, the plan was actually enforced in areas where the health network was located, because in terms of citizen standards, the coverage for the neediest group of the society has poorly expanded. ,
Regarding the significant success of the plan, it was enforced all over the country since 1993. At present, health volunteers' activities in the provinces and cities - in addition to the improvement of health condition of people in the areas under health service - have led to publication and employing of proper health behaviors. Moreover, the volunteer participation of these women provides them an active role playing in the economic, social, and cultural development of the country; in some areas, they have been found to extend their activity domain in accordance with public needs and even in some social and familiar cases they have assisted people. Fortunately, under the present circumstances, we find people more inclined to participate in the plan.
Health volunteers were trained with appropriate and attuned educational methods for adult education by 4000 efficient instructors all over the country. They can, therefore, achieve the ability to mobilize families under their own supervision on the basis of intersectional cooperation to solve life and health problems of the society. Health volunteers are eligible individuals to transfer health materials since they are both homolingual and homocultural with local communities' members. People in every sector of the society have their own beliefs and traditions. So, health volunteers assist people to have a critical insight into their traditions and maintain their useful habits, beliefs, and customs, and revise their own incorrect traditions.
Few studies assessing the function of health volunteers have been carried out throughout the country. ,,,, An investigation undertaken by Mohsen Naghavi in 1995 in Health Assistance Office of Health Ministry toward the role of health volunteers revealed that health volunteers had caused incredible increase in knowledge and performance indicators.
Another study done by Dr. Mohammad Zadeh et al. in Lanjan township (Zarrinshahr) in 1996, titled "Assessing health volunteers," declared that by considering 10 health knowledge indicators, four indicators in both centers and five indicators in one of them had improved due to health volunteers' activities; but one indicator did not improve significantly. All three health performance indicators promoted only in one of the centers (P<0.001). But health volunteers' plan in Lanjan in Isfahan province was not successful 1.5 years after its start.
In another study by Ali Almasi et al. titled "The effect of health volunteers on the awareness of mothers in the population under community medicine education in Kermanshah (1999)," it was also found that health volunteers are influential in awareness advancement of people and they can be effective on the health level of the society and health behavior.
A study aimed at investigating the village health volunteer participation in tuberculosis control in southern Thailand indicated that a considerable number of undiagnosed cases in the community are detected by active screening under the health volunteers' performance.
Consequently, due to incredible success of the plan and the fact that in the suburban villages supported by rural health offices women are especially deprived of health care facilities, it is absolutely necessary to carry out health volunteer plan in these regions. The present study aimed to determine the effect of performing "the health communication plan" by health volunteers in suburban villages regarding the health knowledge and attitude of rural women.
| Materials and Methods|| |
In this quasi-experimental study, which is a field-trial one, the characteristics of the subjects before and after intervention (health volunteers' plan) were compared with their traits 6 months after the intervention. Also, 6 months after performing the health volunteers' plan, the characteristics were compared with those of a similar population in the control group.
The village females of age 15-49 years took part in the experimental assessment, who were under the health supervision of health offices of suburban villages. At the outset, by using cluster sampling, of all health care centers of the village under Birjand township health center, two rural health centers were selected. Secondly, from the suburban villages under the supervision of the health offices of the above-listed centers, four villages (as the case) and four villages (as the control) were chosen. Thirdly, all 15-49-year-old females in both case and control groups were given a primary test. Then, in every case, village health volunteers aged 14-49 years were chosen, and following this, necessary instruction, based on textural materials, was given to health workers and through them to health volunteers by health center experts. After this, health volunteers held instruction classes for 14-49 females. Six months later, both case and control groups were given a second test by means of a questionnaire. The questionnaire used consisted of 25 questions including (1) demographic questions (age, education, and job), (2) knowledge questions, and (3) attitude questions.
Knowledge questions included questions concerning: (a) safe drinking water (2 queries; 4 points), (b) baby care and nutrition (11 queries; 11 points), and (c) family planning (5 queries; 10 points).
Questions regarding females' attitude were five which were graded on the basis of Likert triple scale (agree, disagree, and neutral) from 1 to 3 (totally 15 points). Because of low education level of female villagers, they were interviewed at their houses by female health associates who then filled in the questionnaires themselves. The determining factor of being studied was constant habitation of 15-49 females of the suburban villages during the plan and a period of 6 months after that; if a subject was not found to be living in the original home after three referral, she was omitted from the study list. The obtained data were analyzed by SPSS (ver. 11.5) using statistical paired t-test and Sign test at the significant level P≤0.05.
| Results|| |
The study showed that knowledge mean score for females in the case group increased from 9.54 (before intervention) to 16.58 (after intervention) and in the control it increased from 10.53 to 13.81. Thus, paired t-test showed a significant difference between knowledge mean score of the females before and after intervention in both the groups (P<0.001). Paired t-test also revealed a significant difference between total knowledge mean of the case group (7.04) and control group (2.57) [Table 1].
|Table 1: Comparison between knowledge score mean of subjects in case and control groups before and after|
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The mean score of the subjects in terms of safe drinking water queries increased from 1.22 (before intervention) to 2.6 (after intervention) and from 1.53 to 2.13 in the case and control villages, respectively; the difference was significant in both the groups (P<0.001).
Concerning baby care and nutrition, the mean knowledge score of the subjects increased from 5.44 (before intervention) to 8.24 (after intervention) and from 5.48 to 7.07 in the case and control groups, respectively. The difference between the two scores in both the groups was significant (P<0.001). Comparing the mean score in the case (2.8) and control groups (1.59) also revealed a significant difference (P<0.001).
The knowledge mean score of cases on the subject of family planning increased from 2.88 (before intervention) to 5.75 (after intervention) and from 3.52 to 4.6 in both case and control groups, respectively; the difference in both was significant (P<0.001). Comparing the difference in the case group (2.87) with the control group (1.08) also showed significance (P<0.001).
With respect to the attitude level of females under study, based on Liker triple measure, the mean score increased from 10.24 (before intervention) to 14.23 (after intervention) and from 9.06 to 11.47 in the case and control groups, respectively; so there was a significant difference between the two steps in both the groups (P<0.001). Comparing the difference in the case group (3.99) with the control group showed significance as well (P<0.001) [Table 2].
|Table 2: Comparison between attitude score mean of the subjects in case and control groups|
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| Discussion|| |
Volunteer work as a social pretending that represent human roles in helping others and humanity. Relying on community involvement has also confirmed in terms of health attempting, nowadays. Various investigations have shown that these attempts would lead to improvement in providing health services. ,, Assessment of general awareness and attitude of rural women under study shows that the mean score of both case and control groups increased from "before intervention" state to "after intervention" state, but the difference between the mean scores of the two groups was significant. This suggests that health volunteers in suburban villages can increase awareness and health attitude level of suburban women.
In a study evaluating the performance of health volunteers conducted by the Ministry of Health Care and Medical Education Health Assistance Department, it was found that volunteers had caused incredible increase in all knowledge and performance indicators. Health volunteers' performance to bring about changes was in accordance with the level of specific knowledge or performance in the community, and where knowledge or performance level was very low, health volunteers had managed to cause outstanding changes.
Also, in a study conducted by Dr. Almasi and colleagues, it was revealed that health volunteers were effective in increasing awareness of the people and the obtained results are in agreement with those of the present study absolutely.  The study conducted by Dr. Mohammad-Zadeh and colleagues in Lanjan (Zarrin Shahr) showed that health volunteer plan had not been successful in improving health aims after a period of 1.5 years, something which was not in accordance with the finding of the current study.
Results of the study undertaken in deprived areas of Dublin, titled "Amateur volunteers program for mothers," showed that volunteers can be greatly useful in providing services such as mothers' guidance, and children's nutrition, immunization, and growth care.
A study conducted in Haryana state of India showed significant impacts of volunteer counselors on exclusive breastfeeding rates and reduced infant illness. Results of this research showed that 3 months after birth, 79% of infants in the intervention areas were exclusively breastfed, compared with 48% in the control areas. This difference was still significant at 6 months (after which complementary feeds were introduced), with 42% of women in the intervention areas exclusively breastfeeding, compared with 4% in the control areas.
Phomborphub study in Thailand showed that village health volunteer performances in TB case detection were comparable to those in health center and of hospital staff.
| Conclusion|| |
Based on the findings of the present study and the positive effect of health volunteers' plan in suburban villages on female villagers' knowledge and attitude and the fact that those who are under health care of health centers in the villages, particularly women, for reasons such as distance are rarely able to receive the necessary health care and instruction, this study as a pilot one showed that health volunteers of suburban villages are very valuable in the improvement of village women's knowledge and, as a result, their performance. So, it is suggested that in all rural health centers, the plan must be put into action.
| Acknowledgments|| |
Financial support of Birjand University of Medical Sciences is acknowledged. The authors would like to thank all the health volunteers and women who participated in this study.
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No matter the reason, folks like Jeff Schwabenland say the system needs to change.
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In the past few years, there has been an influx of video games based off of intellectual properties from the 1980s. TRON became a new game (and movie sequel), Ghostbusters: The Game reunited the original cast for a new adventure that fit nicely into the greater Ghostbusters mythos, and Telltale Games has created a game based on the Back to the Future trilogy.
Much like Ghostbusters, Back to the Future: The Game (BttF) is a sequel of sorts, sporting a newly minted story that takes place shortly after the events of the film trilogy.
Originally released for the PC, and later released in five chapters for the PlayStation Network, BttF is now compiled for the first time onto a disc and for the Wii console.
Back to the Future is a point-and-click game, much like the old Sierra King’s Quest PC games of the late 80s and early 90s. You control Marty with the Wii’s nunchuck joystick, and point the remote at the screen as you solve puzzles to move the story along. This interface works perfectly with both the Wii controller, and with the style of game. Let’s face it; Back to the Future will never be confused with a fast-paced shooter, or an epic RPG.
The story picks up a year after Marty McFly successfully fixed time, saved his family, and Doc Brown, and ended up back in 1985 with a sporty new truck and a pretty girlfriend waiting to go to the lake with him. Doc Brown disappears one night and is thought to be dead, and Marty is the only one who holds out hope that all is well. One day, at the Brown estate sale, the Delorean reappears, but it is empty, save for a woman’s shoe and a handheld tape recorder. Marty is the only one who can solve the mystery of what happened to Doc, and just like that, his new adventure begins.
The story of the game takes place primarily in the prohibition era of the 1930s (which has not been tapped into by the films) and was consulted on by none other than the original trilogy screenwriter, Bob Gale. For this reason, it ebbs and flows just like the films. There are scenes that reminisce with others from the movies (a Tannen chastising a McFly for not getting work done, that same Tannen chasing Marty around the Courthouse Square, and fecal matter is involved at the end), and the dialogue is sharp and spot on. There are new characters introduced and they seem to meld perfectly into the tapestry of Hill Valley history.
There is not enough that can be said about the excellence of the voice acting in BttF. Christopher Lloyd reprises his Doc Brown perfectly, and the original Jennifer, Claudia Wells, is back.
But truly, the star of the game, as it should be, is A.J. LoCascio as Marty McFly. LoCascio incredibly channels Michael J. Fox like a seer speaking in tongues. There are times when I just couldn’t believe that it wasn’t Michael J. Fox speaking. The vocal inflection, the mannerisms, everything was spot on. LoCascio’s performance is easily the best part of the game.
The sound effects and music are straight out of the films, as Alan Silvestri’s score and Huey Lewis’ Power of Love are used throughout. They are perfect accompaniment, and help settle the game into the greater BttF world.
Unfortunately, Back to the Future: The Game is not without its flaws. It has some pretty atrocious flaws.
What really bogs the game down is the horrendous framerate. For a disc-based game, BttF stutters along, especially during key points in the story (such as the aforementioned chase around Courthouse Square). The shuttering is almost jarring and it makes the game move sluggishly in every aspect. Even the localization gets out of sync, and facial features disappear and words don’t match mouths and it just becomes a mess.
And it’s not like the Wii is such a graphical powerhouse that Telltale Games couldn’t deliver a great looking game that is also bug-free and playable. The graphics are washed out from the earlier PC and PSN versions, and the style is cartoony, but not over-the-top caricature. The style works for this type of game. It wasn’t as “off” as the Wii version of Ghostbusters: The Game, which took the realistic look of the Xbox 360 and PS3 games and cartooned them down to ridiculousness. But BttF still could have used a little more time in the graphical development department, as well as some serious QA and playtesting.
Back to the Future: The Game is one of those “it could have been great” games. The story and acting are incredible, and hearken back to 1985 (meaning it fits into the movie-verse…this is a good thing) in the way they are told. But the execution of the technical side of the game is a jumbled mess. Hastily ported into what will most likely be relegated to shovel ware bins, BttF could almost be considered broken. Freezes, frame rate drops, graphical pop outs, and voices not syncing with characters all contribute to a good idea quickly turning bad.
If you love the Back to the Future movies, you might be able to get past these technical bugs. Somewhere in this mess is an incredible game, and I have seen flashes of it. But unfortunately, flashes do not make for a complete experience, and for that, Back to the Future: The Game on Wii will always be a swing and a miss.
Shop for Back to the Future: The Game for Nintendo Wii at Amazon.com (October 25, 2011 release date).

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The Compass Harbor Trail Might Be One Of The Most Beautiful Short-And-Sweet Hikes To Take In Maine
Exploring the state of Maine is one of the easiest ways to remember just how much you love it here. Whether you’re fortunate enough to call Vacationland home or you just love visiting, it’s always a good idea to spend some time outside to get as close as you can to the heart of the state. The trails here range from difficult routes leading to mountain summits to the simple ones that allow us to simply clear our heads. This one, located in Acadia National Park, is one that doesn’t require a ton of hiking experience, but still leads to views you’ll never forget.
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The Compass Harbor Trail is said to be best between May and October, but if you can mange to find a nice winter day it’s worth visiting. You can learn more about it on alltrails.com. Feel free to bring the pups with you, but make sure they’re on a leash.
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§ MR. M'LAREN
asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the published Revenue Returns up to the 25th of July (which state that the gross revenue from the Post Office and Tele-graph Service amounts to £2,250,000 1031 for the current financial year, as against £1,280,000 for the corresponding period of last year), How much of this nominal increase of £970,000 is real, and how much is due to the mode of appropriation of those revenues during the last financial year?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER
, in reply, said, that any comparison between the Returns of Revenue from the Post Office and Telegraph Services up to the 26th of July this year as compared with the Returns up to the 26th of July last year would be very fallacious, because there were various circumstances which disturbed the comparison. In the first place, irregularities had occurred in the Post Office which were not adjusted last year, and, in the second place, a new system had been en-forced by which repayments with regard to the expenses of collection were made monthly, instead of quarterly. He would prefer at present not to give any answer with regard to the precise statement of accounts. He was afraid that if he entered into any statement on the subject it might mislead, and he would wait until the end of the quarter, when a fair comparison could be made.

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1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce, finely chopped
10 mini flour tortillas
80g (1 cup) coarsely grated light cheddar
150g thick natural yoghurt
1 long fresh green chilli, deseeded, finely sliced
Lime wedges, to serve
2 tomatoes, deseeded, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Select all ingredients
Combine baked beans, corn, capsicum and chipotle in a large bowl.
To make tomato salsa, combine salsa ingredients in another bowl.
Use an 11cm round pastry cutter to cut 4 discs from 4 tortillas. Place tortilla discs in the microwave and microwave on High for 20 seconds to soften slightly then press into holes of a pie maker. Close the pie maker and cook for 3 minutes or until tortilla starts to become firm.
Spoon some of the baked bean mixture into taco cups. Sprinkle with some cheese. Close the pie maker and cook for a further 8 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining tortillas, bean mixture and cheese to make 10 taco cups in total.
Top each taco cup with yoghurt, salsa and chilli. Season and serve with lime wedges.

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TRANSCRIPT INCLUDED. In the letter, Lucy discusses her work in the influenza ward at the Camp Sheridan hospital: "If this 'flu' keeps up much longer the casualty list over here will be longer than the one in France. You see I can't keep off the influenza. Seriously, if you get the least sick telegraph me. One trouble with the epidemic is the right care is not taken of the men in the beginning in most cases."
Creator: Lucy Durr
Date: October 21, 1918
Repository: Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Navotas City Mayor supports BBM-Sara tandem
TOBY TIANGCO – The mayor of Navotas City will be supporting the UniTeam tandem of former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte.
Marcos Jr. will run for the highest government position alongside his running mate Duterte-Carpio.
They will go against the tandem of; Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, Senator Manny Pacquiao and Buhay partylist representative, Lito Atienza as well as Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson and Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III.
A lot of personalities, celebrities, and even politicians have expressed their support to BBM and Sara Duterte, and among those is Navotas City Mayor Tobias “Toby” Tiangco.
According to Tiangco, his local party- Partido Navoteño, he would make sure to get many votes for the UniTeam.
Aside from Tiangco, also supporting the UniTeam are Metro Manila mayors such as Valenzuela City Mayor Rexlon “Rex” Gatchalian, brother of UniTeam senatorial bet Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian as well as San Juan City’s Francis Zamora and Caloocan’s Oscar Malapitan.
Meanwhile, it was on February 8 when the campaign period for national posts kicked off.
The candidates are busy campaigning in various parts of the country.
Among those who will run for senator under the slate of BBM are Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Juan Miguel Zubiri, former Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, former Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar, former Palace spokesperson Harry Roque, Rep. Loren Legarda, former senator Jinggoy Estrada, Rep. Rodante Marcoleta, former Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista and lawyer Larry Gadon.
Also joining the slate is former Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Gringo.
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When a seminal bands that created an entire subgenre releases a new album, over a decade after their previous release, you don’t delay for anything! Check out the list, and then go pick up the new Carcass album right away!
Carcass, Surgical Steel (Nuclear Blast)
It’s been 17 years since Carcass’ Swansong, and although the band reunited for touring and festivals in 2007, it’s taken quite a lot of time for the band to finally put together new material. Surgical Steel features veteran members Jeff Walker and Bill Steer, assisted by Trigger the Bloodshed drummer Daniel Wilding and Desolation guitarist Ben Ash.
Gwar, Battle Maximus (Metal Blade)
As some will recall, guitarist Cory Smoot, a.k.a. Flattus Maximus, unfortunately passed away in November 2011 while the band was on tour, due to a coronary artery thrombosis brought on by a pre-existing heart condition. Smoot’s replacement is Cannabis Corpse guitarist Brent Purgason, who will portray the character Pustulus Maximus. Also appearing for the first time on this album is Jamison Land, taking over bass duties and the fan favorite character Beefcake the Mighty.
The Devil Wears Prada, 8:18 (Roadrunner)
2011’s Dead Throne was the last release for TDWP with Ferret Records, as the band signed a deal with Roadrunner that same year. This is the first TDWP album to not include founding keyboardist James Baney, who left the band in 2012. 8:18 was written throughout the course of 2012, but there is no word yet on who performed the keyboard sections for the album.
Satyricon, Satyricon (Nuclear Blast)
It’s been five years since Satyricon’s last album, The Age of Nero. Although drummer Frost spent most of 2009 and 2010 with his other band, 1349, as well as the supergroup Ov Hell, it’s unclear what the band has been up to in the past two years. Regardless, though, it’s good to have a new album from the Norwegian veterans.
Eyes Set to Kill, Masks (Century Media)
Although this is the band’s fifth full-length album, the band members have stated that Masks is the true follow-up album to their breakout hit, 2008’s Reach. Frontwoman Alexia Rodriguez states that the band members all felt as if they were wearing masks in order to impress people in recent years, and only a recent revelation led them to find the band’s true face in the present.
Týr, Valkyrja (Metal Blade)
Valkyrja is the seventh full-length album from the Faroese folk metal group. Týr has made the most of 2013 – they started the year as part of the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise, and then were main support for Ensiferum on the North American portion of the Paganfest tour. Currently they are touring Europe in support of Finntroll.
Stray from the Path, Anonymous (Sumerian)
Anonymous was announced in July using the website www.whereisourliberty.com as a promotional tool. The album’s first single, “Badge & A Bullet”, was released at the same time that the album was announced. Last year’s download-only single “Landmines” is also featured on this album.
Ulcerate, Vermis (Relapse)
Auckland-based death metal group Ulcerate spent most of 2012 writing the material for Vermis. Then they holed up for two months in Auckland’s MCA Studios to record their fourth full-length. Hopefully the band will be able to capitalize on the extensive touring they did to support 2011’s The Destroyers of All, which took them all over Europe, North America, and Australia.
Haken, The Mountain (Inside Out)
This is the third full-length album from the British prog group. Their previous two albums were 2010’s Aquarius and 2011’s Visions. Haken gained the most notice from a highly successful string of shows supporting bands like King’s X and Bigelf.
Ashes of Ares, Ashes of Ares (Nuclear Blast)
Ashes of Ares is a new supergroup in the power metal and progressive metal communities. Formed by ex-Nevermore drummer Van Williams and former Iced Earth members Matt Barlow (vocals) and Freddie Vidales (bass), Ashes of Ares came together in mid-2012, with only two teaser videos on YouTube propelling them quickly into the spotlight.
Windhand, Soma (Relapse)
This stoner-doom band from Richmond, VA got their start in 2008. Soma is the group’s second album. Fans of Alabama Thunderpussy will recognize guitarist Asechiah Bogdan, who was with Alabama Thunderpussy from 1996 into the 2000s and performed on three albums.
Cult of Luna, Vertikal II (Workhorse)
This EP is a companion release to the full-length album Vertikal, which was released in January this year. The EP features three B-sides that did not make the final cut of the original album. Also included is a remix of the track “Vicarious Redemption”, done by Justin Broadrick of Godflesh.
A Storm of Light, Nations to Flames (Southern Lord)
A Storm of Light is a post-metal group from Brooklyn and the musical vision of Josh Graham, best known as the visual artist for Neurosis from 2000 through 2012. Graham left his old band Red Sparowes to focus on A Storm of Light. The group has three other full-lengths and one split album to date.
Subrosa, More Constant Than the Gods (Profound Lore)
This doom metal group from Salt Lake City formed in 2005. Their sound is notable for featuring two electric violinists and featuring a widespread range of influences, including folk music, neoclassical, and even stoner/sludge metal. More Constant Than the Gods is the group’s third full-length album overall and second since signing to Profound Lore in 2011.
Next Week: The biggest release isn’t even an album, but rather a music-driven film set to the music of the biggest metal band ever. Come back next week to find out more!

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Divi’s Laboratories Q3: After Operationally Strong Results, Management Says Things Set To Improve
Divi's Laboratories Ltd. reported their December quarter results that were mostly in-line with analyst expectations.
Revenue for India's second-largest pharma company by market capitalisation rose 22% from last year to Rs 1,701.4 crore. That compares to the consensus estimates of analysts, which had pegged the figure at Rs 1,694 crore.
Net profit for the period rose 31% year-on-year to Rs 470.6 crore, marginally higher than the analyst projection of Rs 458.7 crore.
Operating profit or earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation for the Hyderabad-based company rose 45% from the previous year to Rs 688.7 crore, which was higher than the Bloomberg consensus estimate of Rs 650.8 crore. Margins expanded 640 basis points to 40.5% from 34.1% last year.
In December last year, Divi's Laboratories became only the second listed pharma company in India after Sun Pharma to cross the Rs 1 lakh crore market capitalisation mark. Shares were the best performers on the Nifty 50 index, not only doubling in value terms but also adding over Rs 50,000 crore to its market capitalisation in the year.
The company in its conference call on Saturday said that it is confident of sales improving in the future. It also said that it is venturing into contract media API in a big way for high volume products.
Here are some of the other highlights from the analyst call:
- Confident of maintaining margins going forward. Planning, design, research and execution contributed to improvement in margins.
- Customs Synthesis business has higher margins as compared to generics. However, this quarter had higher share of generics (60:40). Despite this, there was improvement in margins.
- Not losing any business because of the delays in Kakinada.
- “This is just the beginning of growth and I think Q4FY21 and Q1FY22 onwards, you should see the growth curve,” Murali Divi, Managing Director was quoted as saying.
- More confident of maintaining margins going forward as compared to sales
- Do not foresee any issues for the generics business at least for the next four years.
- Not only free from supply threats from China, but also achieving cost savings.

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President Barack Obama this week brought into sharp focus a huge void in America’s communication technology: the lack of high speed Internet service throughout the country. “Often in rural areas, there is no service, or in many metropolitan areas there is only one provider, resulting in higher prices,” he said.
The president’s initial remarks were made in Cedar Falls, Iowa, where its city-owned fiber service, Cedar Falls Utilities, was recently introduced. Those same comments could have been made in Opelika. A city of approximately 30,000 people, Opelika introduced city-owned ultra high-speed broadband network via a new fiber-optic smart grid in April 2013 for “beta” customers.
Planning for the new network started in 2008. Opelika completed a feasibility study in 2008, proving the viability of a system, followed by a public hearing and city-wide referendum in the summer of 2010, in which citizens approved the initiative. Construction on the project began in 2011, with roughly $43 million invested into the network. Since its introduction of residential packages in 2013, Opelika Power Services began offering its network to local businesses summer 2014.
Opelika is the only municipality in the state of Alabama that owns and operates a 100 percent fiber network. It is owned by the citizens of Opelika as part of Opelika Power Services and is the only GIG network in Alabama offering services to both residential and commercial customers.
According to Mayor Gary Fuller, who spearheaded the initiative, the city had three goals: to upgrade its electrical grid, provide more broadband choices for residents and businesses and further strengthen its economic development platform to attract new businesses and employment opportunities.
“Opelika is located 30 minutes from Columbus, Ga., we’re adjacent to Auburn University, and we’re just an hour away from Atlanta’s International airport,” Fuller said. “We’re already a hub for tier one and two automotive suppliers and have a diverse economic base. As the only city in Alabama offering a gigabit network, we’re positioned to attract the most data-hungry companies in the world.”
David Horton, director of Opelika Power Services, reiterated that the network opens many doors for businesses. “This is the ultimate tool for entrepreneurs, for established companies looking to become game-changers,” Horton said. “Opelika is now a city without limitations, big city connectivity and lifestyle, without the hassle of big-city impediments.”
Opelika Power Services’ 100 percent fiber-optic “Fiber to the Premises” system delivers up to one gigabit of data to businesses and homes. Bundles of Internet, television and phone are offered in several tiers. With the system passing by 16,000 homes, Opelika projects the initial investment will be recouped within 10 years.
June Owens, manager of marketing and communications for Opelika Power Services, said she believes the network is a fundamental aspect of the city’s advancement. “The development of this fiber infrastructure is as important today as the building of the railroads in the mid-1800s and the interstate highway system starting in 1956. The 1911 investment that the city made in Opelika Light and Power can’t be overlooked as the springboard for a huge economic advantage,” Owens said. “This fiber network will allow the city of Opelika to change its entire landscape.”
So the next time a high-ranking government figure is stressing the importance of municipalities providing powerful fiber optic networks, look for the story to be centered on Opelika and Opelika Power Services.


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Bitterroot Mountain Hiking: Camping and Landscape
The Bitterroot Mountains offer an amazing array of ecosystems, ranging from gigantic glaciers to heavily forested areas to barren and rocky terrain. There are also many open grasslands and sub-alpine meadows in the Bitterroots. Choosing where to camp can be tough, as the options in Bitterroots are as varied as the landscape. There are dozens of developed campgrounds in the Bitterroot National Forest. Some offer fresh water and toilets, while others are simply primitive clearings designated for pitching a tent [source: U.S. Forest Service]. For families traveling by car, there are a number of developed campgrounds that are easily accessible by the average passenger vehicle.
You can also choose to "rough it" with backcountry camping throughout the Bitterroot Mountains,. Just be sure to follow the "leave no trace" rules of burying human waste, leaving fires dead out, packing all trash, and camping at least 200 feet (61 meters) away from the water's edge. You should also bring navigational gear such as a topographic map and a compass, and be sure to let others know where you intend to go and when to expect your return.
The Bitterroot Mountains' geology of exposed granite, towering glaciers, meandering streams, alpine lakes, steep canyons and ridges make for stunning scenery for hikers and campers. There is also an array of amazing wildlife and sunsets, so be sure to bring your camera.


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After undergoing an extensive makeover, Tewkesbury’s favourite arts centre, Roses Theatre, now boasts a stylish new setting for film, theatre, music, and comedy, and SoGlos couldn’t wait to pay it a visit.
Looking forward to seeing a screening of the epic new blockbuster, Macbeth, I had my sights set on a sweet treat – or two – from the new Cotteswold Café, as well as hopes that the newly-installed underfloor heating would be working a treat on a chilly winter evening.
On stepping foot into its stylish new foyer, the changes were immediate and impressive in equal proportion, with a brand new box office and what seemed to be double the space.
The Wall of Fame added a shiny new touch, with a number of brass plates engraved with messages from the local community – offering both a dazzling decoration, as well as serving as a personal reminder to the overwhelming support which the theatre received from the public.
Venturing into the café area, I was pleased to note that the venue seemed to radiate warmth – top marks for the brand new heating system – and offered a comfortable new seating area downstairs.
While I could have happily sampled the entire display of tempting treats in the contemporary café, which included seasonal specialities of Christmas cake, a cute gingerbread tower, Bakewell tarts, and deliciously naughty nibbles – I managed to resist, indulging only in a fantastically gooey flapjack.
It’s fair to say that the Cotteswold café, aside from serving tried-and-tested delicious food and drinks, enhances the ambience of the theatre and is a welcome addition to the centre.
Meanwhile the upstairs bar provides a trendy area which makes Roses Theatre a one-stop venue for an evening out, which will only becoming more appealing once pre-theatre bar meals become available.
The film screening itself definitely didn’t disappoint, and I enjoyed a premium cinema experience within comfortable surroundings. What’s more, with a brilliant line-up of the latest blockbusters to look forward to, Roses Theatre has a promising programme to match its new interiors, which are sure to draw in locals crowds.
Still a family friendly theatre with a warm atmosphere, but with a chic new look and deluxe new facilities, Roses Theatre has cemented its position as a leading arts centre and offers a fantastic venue for an enjoyable evening.
For more information about what’s coming up at Roses Theatre, call (01684) 295074, or visit rosestheatre.org directly.
By Kathryn Godfrey
Wednesday 02 December 2015
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Rough start for Colts at Grand Slam Tournament
SALINA — The Hutchinson Colts opened the Kansas Grand Slam Tournament in Salina on Thursday with a pair of games against Great Bend and Topeka.
The Colts went 0-2 and were held scoreless in both games.
In Game 1 against Great Bend, the Colts found themselves down 5-0 after the first inning en route to an 8-0 defeat that lasted five innings. Six different Colts recorded a hit, but nobody had a multi-hit game.
On defense, the Colts recorded three errors which resulted in three runs.
Bennett Turner picked up the loss, although he did strike out a game-high six batters.
Game 2 against the Topeka Scrappers got away from the Colts quickly. An 11-run first inning by Topeka put the game away early.
The Scrappers added another run in the second and won 12-0 in a game that lasted three innings.
Anthony Blackwell had Hutchinson’s only hit. The Colts recorded three errors in three innings.
Hutchinson is back in action at 4:45 p.m. on Friday against the Wichita Sluggers.

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A family of office luminaires designed for surface and suspended mounting. It provides a combination of high luminous efficiency and modern decorative effect. Endless possibilities. Irregular and rounded lines will catch your eye and make you follow them. Use different shapes, colours, and several circular curves, connect them together, and create something one of a kind.
Very impressive suspended or surface mounted luminaire, dedicated to such interiors as lobbies, receptions, shopping malls, showrooms.


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"...the best guitar player I've ever heard..." Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul & Mary)
The music of Jack Williams, rooted in his native South Carolina, was shaped by a 54-year career of playing folk, rock, jazz, R&B, classical and the popular music of the 30s, 40s and 50s. He is counted among the most dynamic performers on today's "folk" circuit - "...one of the most enlightened and entertaining performers I've ever encountered", said Dave Humphreys of Two-Way Street Coffeehouse in Downer's Grove, IL. Jack is considered a "musician's musician," an uncommonly unique guitarist, a writer of vivid songs with a strong sense of place, and a storyteller in an old Southern tradition who further illustrates each tale with his guitar. Rich Warren of WFMT Chicago's The Midnight Special said, "His artistry is nothing short of amazing." Vic Heyman, in SING OUT!, wrote, He is one of the strongest guitar players in contemporary folk.
Avoiding the compromises of the commercial music industry during his 50+-year professional career, Jack prefers touring under the radar, playing concerts, large and small, week in and week out, from the sheer love of music and performing. Jack is a sought-after artist on all contemporary acoustic music stages, from coffeehouses and festivals to music halls and city arts stages. From acclaimed appearances at the Newport, Boston, Philadelphia, Kerrville, New Bedford SummerFest Folk Festivals, his musicianship, songs, stories and commanding presence have established him as an uncommonly inspiring and influential performer.
Jack has nine CDs of original music on the Wind River (Folk Era) label, the newest being The High Road Home, plus his DVD High Cotton, a collection of on-stage performances. An additional CD, Dont Let Go, is a collection of cover songs reflecting major influences on his musical development. Jack has produced all of his own recordings plus CDs by Mickey Newbury, Ronny Cox, Eric Schwartz, and others. His songs have been recorded by artists ranging from Tom Jones and David Clayton-Thomas to Chuck Pyle, Cindy Mangsen, Ronny Cox and Lowen & Navarro. In addition to his solo career, as a guitarist he has accompanied such luminaries as Tom Paxton, Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary), Mickey Newbury and Harry Nilsson.
Friendships with two great singers had an enormous impact on Jack's career and on the development of his own singing voice. In 1973, his relationship with the late Harry Nilsson resulted in an album effort at RCA during an ill-fated period of music industry turmoil. Until 2002, he sometimes toured as sole accompanist to his friend, the late Mickey Newbury, with whom he co-wrote, co-produced, and recorded a live album and video, Nights When I Am Sane (reissued as Winter Winds).
From 1958 through 1988, along with playing jazz (trumpet) and classical guitar, Jack was best known as an electric guitarist in a series of original rock bands and smaller acoustic ensembles. In the late 60's, he gave in to his troubadour nature and began performing solo - singing and playing a gut-string guitar and touring from coast to coast.
As a hired-gun guitarist in the Deep South of the Civil Rights-Easy Rider 60's, Jacks bands accompanied the likes of John Lee Hooker, Big Joe Turner, Jerry Butler, Hank Ballard, the Shirelles, and the Del-Vikings. Jack Williams music, enriched from these varied influences, is a truly an All-American Southern musician.
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Race uphill to win in this offline physics based driving game!
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The creation of an adult hepatology clinic was top of the agenda of the parliamentary health committee on Thursday.
A paediatric liver centre already exists, and thus the committee also discussed ways to cover the transition of young adult patient to adult doctors.
Deputies emphasised the need for a clinic to be created and used the meeting to call on health minister Popi Kanari to “do the right thing” in this regard, in conjunction with the “imminent” signing of an agreement with centres of excellence in the United Kingdom.
The agreements are set to be signed during Kanari’s visit to the country on October 5.
The committee’s deputy chairwoman and Disy MP Savia Orphanidou said “a way should be found so that young [liver] transplant recipients receive the medical services they deserve in their adult lives.”
She also hit out at the government and state health services provider Okypy, saying “we asked for answers from Okypy and the health ministry on these issues. We did not get complete answers.”
Additionally, she called for the expansion of the transplant clinic and for the hiring of hepatologists.
Diko MP Panikos Leonidou said “people in some communities … have lost their lives due to the weakness of the system and the deficiencies in care.”
He added that the previous government had “promised” to expand the currently available services at the Nicosia general hospital but “nothing happened”.
Dipa MP Michalis Yiacoumi said there are “many gaps” in care for patients who have undergone liver transplants abroad and return to Cyprus.
“Specialised doctors are needed for liver transplants, separate beds for immunocompromised patients, protocols, as well as training of the nursing staff”, he said.
He added that there are currently 2,200 patients hospitalised at the Makarios hospital.
Also at the meeting, representatives of patients expressed their disappointment at the lack of application of previously made decisions and schedules set out.
Stavros Kyprianou, representative of the Patients’ alliance, said timetables have “not been respected by Okypy or the state.”
He added that patients had been left “dissatisfied and upset” by the committee meeting as they had only heard “general statements without substance and content.”
“We thought that the health minister on her upcoming trip to London would have a specific plan regarding specialisation, the expansion of the transplant clinic, and the creation of protocols”, he said.
He added, “they shouldn’t be discussing the obvious and having patients enter humiliating situations.”
He also called into question the “attitude” of Okypy.
Giannoula Koulla, speaking on behalf of the Prometheus association of liver patients and friends, said “there is no will to support the effort to hire hepatologists and create a hepatology clinic.”

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In Bensalem, Inn of The Dove is less than a 10 minute drive from Parx Casino and Race Track. Guests staying at the hotel can enjoy an in-room fireplace or relax in a spa bathtub.
Score from 174 reviews Very good
Downtown Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Convention Center are only a short distance from this Cherry Hill, New Jersey hotel, featuring modern on-site facilities along with on-site dining.
Score from 60 reviews Very good
In downtown Philadelphia, this boutique hotel is a 3-minute walk from Rittenhouse Square, one of 5 original open-space parks. This European-style hotel features a business center and a gym.
Score from 494 reviews Wonderful
Just outside of downtown Philadelphia, this hotel is a 10 minute drive from the Philadelphia Airport and offers a 24-hour shuttle. This Microtel Inn features free Wi-Fi and a business center.
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water was filthy. No hot water could not use the jacuzzi it had to change rooms. I waited 15 years the worst hotel experience I've ever had
The room was very clean . It was perfect for the amount of money I payed for one night.
The jacuzzi was wonderful as was the fireplace! It was a cold night! The room was freshly painted. If it was for the fireplace it would have been cold. Right next a great restaurant. Steak 38.
The bed was sunken in the middle, needed a new mattress.
I liked the fire place and jaccuzzi
I did not like that I wasn't told in advance that I had to purchase fire wood. I also didn't under how I was cold and the heater in room didn't work properly yet I had to continue purchasing firewood. When I did voice that it was extremely cold I was bought extra fire wood that only lasted until 10pm and then I had to purchase more and was even told by an older Indian man that it's a cold night and everyone has the same issue so he didn't want me to purchase extra wood. I was very cold major of my stay and was not able to use bathroom due to it being ice cold. If the heater was not working in rooms it's very unfair that I had to purchase all that wood to not even be warm the whole night
Nothing its was so smelley and dirty we got our money refunded and left !!!
It was quiet. That's it.
The room was not ready when I arrived 90 minutes after the stated check- in time. The front-desk woman was rude, obnoxious & surly. The accommodations resembled an abandoned summer camp from a B-rate horror movie on the exterior - very creepy. The amenities inside the room desperately need to be updated, most notably the hair dryer & telephone. Also, we had the heat on full-blast and it barely got the room to a comfortable temperature. The rooms were also said to be non-smoking, but the room stank like old cigarettes...and there was an ashtray provided next to the coffee-maker. But no cups for the coffee. (Why ???) The room also did not live up the expectations provided in the pictures. I believe it was the same room but there was clearly a different decor used, and it was not an improvement. Finally, the mini-fridge was stocked with 2 sodas, one of which EXPLODED when I opened it because the fridge temperature was set too low. Seriously, get your act together Inn of the Dove - ZERO Stars.
I liked the room n radio
I had to change rooms because it had not been cleaned properly n the water was brown the whole nite so I cud not take a bath or shower
There was nothing that my husband or I found enjoyable at this hotel. I had always wanted to stay here, but would absolutely NEVER return. I wish I had demanded my money back. Beyond disappointed.
The room key did not work, and we were told we had to use a second card to "jimmie the door open." This made me realize anyone could break in. The comforter and sheets were FILTHY, and I had to request new ones, the jaquzzi did not work, and my husband was told to go to the outside breaker to try and re-set it!!! He did this, and it still did not work, but the staff did not even care! The heater was not working and my husband had to go to the local store to purchase wood for the fireplace just to have heat! I slept in my winter coat, and was still freezing. By the time we were leaving, I was too mad to even say a word because I would not have been pleasant.
No my bathroom was very dirty and it was stains all over and the carpet was a mess
1. Receptionist had on jeans and a ripped up t-shirt. She had her boobs laying on the counter the entire time she waited on us. Sits behind a protective plexy glass window. 2. Room smelled funny. 3. Piping in shower moved within wall when trying to turn on.. 4. Large spider in shower. 5. GRAPHIC porn on tv as soon as it was turned on. 6. Fire alarm went off while sleeping in middle of the night. When is stopped tried to call front desk to see if everything was ok. No phone in room to contact them with. Also tried to call front desk with my cell, no one picked up.
There is nothing to like about this place
romance theme - location - value -
not well kept - not very clean - no hot water - no late evening service to help - had to shower in cold water
Upon checking in there waa dirty cup and rags in bathroom and bibble gum wrappers all over bed.
Quiet inside room
Mouse ran across the floor, hot tub jets didn't work, huge party the second night there, hole in bathroom door looked like it was from a fist! For $150/ night, the room should have been better maintained. This area "is barely cherry hill" according to the food delivery guy so don't be deceived. It's not a great area.
Theme resort for intimate pleasure. Not many in the area. Decent price.
Severely lacks maintenance. No hot water in tub or shower. My Mrs. would not take a shower. No front desk support at 12 midnight to help. Should have provided a refund; instead got a $25 voucher for next visit (Doubt that will ever happen). When checking in, the man at desk tried to give me a room for $350 instead of the room booked for $150. He said it was the only thing he had (Though at 11:00pm, We were the only car in sight in the parking lot). When I said that I would not pay that cost and was about to leave and go somewhere else, He came up with a room (I guess that is why we got no hot water).
it was secluded.
it needs to be updated.
Everything! The room was nasty the water for the jacuzzi was brown! There was hair in the tub, stains on the carpet there was a bug on my pillow! It was gross! The worst stay at a hotel I ever expierenced! And it was suppose to be a romantic luxury suite. I checked in a little after 11pm and was gone by 3am! And this is only half of the bad news! Cherry Hill Inn of The Dove! Don't be fooled by the pictures that you see not worth the money at all!!
So dirty nasty and smelly we didn't even stay. Cob webs and dead bugs in bathroom. No sheets on bed. Management very rude and refused a refund. Stay away.
Dirty and unkept. Lock on door didn't work. Ants, sticky floor, blinds falling apart, wax on carpet etc.
The fireplace was lovely.
The floors, jacuzzi and shower where filthy. The room was cold as drafts were coming in from many areas. Def not worth the money!
I really liked the design of the layout of the room and the privacy, shower, mirrors, jacuzzi all were great to have
Design was kind of tacky. Jacuzzi did not look clean. Radio did not work have to use the tv for music Room was freezing when we first got in. Was a little uncomfortable in the room at first
My room had a lot of issues . For one the jacuzzi didn't work . There wasn't enough towels . Our radio and heat didn't work. I wanted to know who I could speak to because I would like a new room.please help out
The room had a daft which made it too cold to use jacuzzi. They didn't have fire wood to purchase so we can use the fireplace. The Inn of Dove at Bensalem give us champagne and chocolates and have amenities to purchase. This one didn't the only amenities we received was potatoe chips ,soda, and water. That I'm pretty sure it came from the vending machine. There was mold on the shower tiles
Not romantic. Very dirty. Not worth the money. Not the room I thought I was getting. Not in a good location. Need a fresh smell. Update the rooms.
Big bed Large walk in shower Jacuzzi
Broken and dirty ..needs updating Jacuzzi was dirty, had to fill & refill because of the brown water.
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One of the most important choices Detroit voters will make on November 7 is who will fill the office of city clerk. Because of his commitment to effortless voting and making city council more accessible to Detroiters, I’m supporting Garlin Gilchrist II for Detroit City Clerk, and I encourage you to do the same.
Current clerk Janice Winfrey has proven over and over that she is not up to the job of facilitating local democracy in Detroit. In advance of the August 2013 primary, Winfrey embarrassed herself and the city by advertising the wrong election date on billboards. Following this November’s closely contested presidential election, an attempt to recount votes in Detroit was stymied by discrepancies between voting machines and poll books — a direct result of Winfrey’s mismanagement. According to Bridge Magazine, “more than half of Detroit’s 662 precincts were ineligible to be recounted.”
And this problem has been endemic throughout Winfrey’s tenure. According to the same Bridge piece, “ballot irregularities have prevented full recounts in three consecutive mayoral elections” in the city of Detroit. Michigan law does not allow precincts with irregular numbers to be recounted.
On top of all of this, long lines and poorly posted information make voting at Detroit precincts confusing and frustrating, effectively discouraging — and in some cases prohibiting — Detroiters from enacting the sacred franchise of voting.
My experience voting in November was, unfortunately, par for the course in Detroit. Despite arriving at my poll 30 minutes before it opened, it took an hour and a half to cast my ballot. When it was finally my turn to feed my ballot to the voting machine, the machine had broken down. A confused looking poll worker stuffed my ballot, along with those of dozens of other voters, into an unlocked box, saying they would be manually counted later. How could I or my fellow Detroiters be confident this would happen?
The next day, when the results were tallied, the results were extremely close. Donald Trump carried Michigan by a mere 10,704 votes, while a millage to support regional transit failed by about 18,000 votes. Had voting precincts been run more competently and efficiently in Detroit, could the results have been different?
In recent comments to the Detroit Free Press, Winfrey argued that human error was to blame for Detroit’s election issues, and that the city needed younger, tech savvy poll workers. I agree with Winfrey that human error was a major factor in Detroit’s failure to create an efficient, secure voting environment, but I place blame on leaders like her, not lowly poll workers. While younger, tech-savvy poll workers would undoubtedly improve the voting experience in Detroit, we’d benefit more from a younger, tech-savvy clerk. Garlin Gilchrist fits that bill.
Gilchrist is promising effortless voting for Detroiters by providing better information, establishing new polling places, hosting year-round training for poll workers, replacing voting machines regularly, and reaching out to young voters. Additionally, he promises to make city council more accessible to everyday Detroiters by quickly publishing videos and transcripts of council sessions and making city code directly available (it’s currently only accessible through a third party private company).
Gilchrist is young, tech-savvy, and forward thinking — all traits that can help reinvigorate local democracy in Detroit. Let’s stop paying the price for Janice Winfrey’s failures. Vote for Garlin Gilchrist II for city clerk on November 7.


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Suit up in this stylish and casual flight jacket inspired by the Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe game, and you'll be ready to glide to the finish line. The black jacket features racing-themed designs on the front and sleeves. A design of racing flags and a Super Mushroom dons the back, so you can show off your speedy spirit as you zoom ahead.
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At least twenty suburbs around Australia are expecting levels of apartment supply to balloon by between 11 percent and 34 percent next two years as huge levels of construction activity see massive volumes of new stock come online, the latest analysis shows.
In a recent blog post, CoreLogic head of research Cameron Kusher has revealed the suburbs expecting the highest levels of growth which are expected in apartment supply over the next two years.
Whilst Melbourne City leads the way in terms of absolute numbers being built, key suburbs of Brisbane lead the way in terms of the proportion of new stock to be added.
All up, assuming all apartments that have been approved are in fact built, Brisbane Inner, Brisbane Inner – North and Holland Park – Yeronga are expecting overall levels of apartment stock to swell by 33.6, 33.2 and 32.5 percent over the next two years.
Key suburbs in Melbourne are also expecting a surge in new additions, with the stock of Manningham-West, Darebin-North, Maribyrnong, Whitehorse-West, Brunswick-Coburg and Melbourne City all set to increase by between 21.1 percent and 33.6 percent (see table).
In terms of absolute volume, Melbourne City is expected to add a whopping 16,354 units over the next 24 months which Sydney Inner City and Brisbane Inner each expect to add more than 10,000 units.
The latest analysis highlights ongoing concerns about the likely effect of increasing levels of oversupply as new stock floods the market.
Such concerns are particularly prevalent in Brisbane, where vacancies at 3.2 percent (Domain Group) already sit on the high side of the 3.0 percent level which many analysts consider to be a balanced market.
Such is also the case with Melbourne, which with a rental vacancy rate of 2.9 percent currently has a balanced market but will have to absorb considerable volumes of new supply over the next two years.
In addition to concerns about oversupply, a further and related fear is that of settlement risk – the phenomenon whereby those who purchase apartments off the plan do not make good their promises when it comes to settlement.
Whilst Brisbane and Melbourne have the biggest exposure to such risk, Kusher warns that Sydney is also exposed amid the spiralling cost of new units and the city’s exposure to foreign purchasers who are finding money harder to come by.
Kusher also warns with respect to Sydney that unit construction is spreading to new locations and that the depth of some of these localities from a market perspective is untested and thus not clearly understood.