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A tiny turtle sets out to look for a friend. She meets a crab, a seahorse, a starfish, an octopus, they are all ready to be tiny turtle’s friend but she is searching for another tiny turtle. Finally, she meets a talkative old turtle, who teaches her an important lesson about friendship.
A delightfullly illustrated story, which introduces children to the various creatures in the ocean.
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A win over Louisville would move FSU to 3-0 for the first time since 2015; a major step forward for the Mike Norvell era.
FSU is currently a 2.5 point favorite.
How does FSU match-up with Louisville in the trenches?
The Tomahawknation staff is very confident in a victory tonight.
Aggies (Jimbo), Canes or meteor?
What’s the most interesting match-up this weekend?
Our thoughts and prayers are with Clemson DT Bryan Bresee as he is suffering through something no sibling should ever go through; the loss of a beloved sister.
Football isn’t the only sport starting ACC play this weekend:
Triple H, I mean, Derwin James with a vintage spinebuster:

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Born in Crookham, Maidenhead, Berkshire.
Married Lorna Elliot, Exeter St.Thomas, Devon in 1931. They divorced in 1939.
Enlisted at the start of the war in the Gordon Highlanders then Commissioned to the Black Watch.
He arrived in Northumberland in September 1943 as the Scout Section Officer basing himself in Berwick and Alnwick. He managed to make the local press for a drink driving offence while driving some ATS girls back to Doxford Hall after a night out in Alnwick. Fined £5.00.
He became the last Auxiliary Unit Intelligence Officer for Northumberland in late 1943 after Captain Gough had left for the "Jedburghs". He was one of the last eight Intelligence Officers serving with Auxiliary Units in 1944, following reductions in Regular Army personnel. He was posted to Area 3, which covered from Essex to Hampshire.
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Sherborne School, Dorset
Enlisted Gordon Highlanders
Commissioned Black Watch
6 Oct 1941 Captain, General Staff Officer 3rd Grade (GSO 3) at the War Office in the Command & Staff Section. Some of this time he spent at Bletchley Park with SOE. From this post he managed to run street and house to house fighting courses (FIBUA) for Glasgow Home Guard and any other units in the Home Guard.
7 Sept 1943 - 7 Nov 1943 Scout Section Officer Auxiliary Units Northumberland
7 Nov 1943 Intelligence Officer Northumberland then in Area 3 (Essex – Hampshire) from 1944.
Late in the summer of 1944 he joins the Special Allied Air Reconnaissance Force (SAARF) who were working within "Vicarage" a special department set up to stop the possible massacre of Prisoners of War once the Germans realised they would be defeated. He was parachute trained for this role.
Thouron was a keen gardener with a large collection of Orchids. A keen golfer and frequent visitor to Scotland for Golf and Fishing.
After the war Thouron married Esther DuPont in 1953 (Died 1984) and spent much of his time in America. Here he and his wife set up a fund for students to study at the University of Pennsylvania, this graduate/fellowship program helped approximately 700 students, British and American to study either in the UK for the Americans or Pennsylvania for the British. In Doe Run in Unionville, Pennsylvania he turned some fields into award winning gardens and was well known for his gardening abilities. He was awarded the CBE in 1967 and KBE in 1976. He died in America on 6 Feb 2007 at the age of 99.

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Sculpture Workshop Handout
Sculpture: How it Works
Click here for the Sculpture Design Worksheet
Sculpture is a process which replaces self-critical thoughts, disempowering beliefs and patterns with empowered alternatives, dislodging the underpinnings of negative behavior while forming a more intimate connection to the truer self and others.
Beliefs are formed in the aftermath of events. Humans are hard-wired to first survive, then contemplate. It is not what happened but how we emerge from it that forms our expectations and beliefs in our ability and worth to ourselves and the world.
The majority of distorted beliefs are formed in childhood. Without appropriate guidance, empathy, comfort and connection from an emotionally healthy adult, children are left to interpret the meaning of their experiences often by how they feel. When they feel bad they can believe it is because they are bad. Without intervention these feelings do not go away, they go deeper, culminating in a self-concept that is undeserving of connection. Whether expressed or disguised, this manifests through unhealthy behavior.
About the Process
The process of Sculpture first unravels the story behind our belief, revealing how we assigned meaning to our experiences that defined our self-worth and ability. Next we re-enter those moments when we donned our unworthiness and this time receive the guidance, empathy, comfort and connection we have always needed to form an appropriate, healthy self-concept. We connect with our truth, releasing our future with our past. The original distressing event remains unchanged but is now reinterpreted as self-affirming. The lasting effect of a Sculpture replaces malformed, self-sabotaging beliefs with self-loving ones, which raises the bar of what we deserve and accept from ourselves and the world.
We can not undo personal history, we can undo the chains it wraps around a life.
What would you undo?

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What the law states renders trick conclusion so you can an agency which have a past out-of hauling their legs towards implementing h2o top quality statutes.
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Half dozen age immediately after Nyc fitness authorities was cination crisis inside the Hoosick Falls, the official is set to require just what could be the most comprehensive drinking water testing system in the country on the PFAS family of “permanently chemical substances.”
Nevertheless the law’s perception is dependent on the fresh new strategy removed of the the state Department off Wellness – an agency with a track record of pulling its ft in applying h2o quality rules – additionally the condition Liquids Top quality Council you to definitely recommends they.
All-water resources throughout the condition will likely in the near future need certainly to shot to possess 23 PFAS substances, hence persevere consistently in your body and now have already been linked to help you cancers, the liver wreck and you may immunity disability. An expenses approved by the state Legislature in the endments pushed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, that your Legislature is anticipated to take on this day, perform trim the menu of toxic contamination to minimize the expense of testing.
County Sen. James Skoufis, the new bill’s sponsor, told you even after you to definitely quicker scope, what the law states will make New york “No. one in the nation with respect to dealing with emerging contaminants.”
What the law states cannot put toxic contamination thresholds on 23 substances – the amount from which anyone need to be informed. Rather, they gave you to duty toward wellness company.
In the event the records are any book, that might be an issue, according to ecological and wellness advocates. During the upcoming-Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration, medical agencies and the council displayed nothing urges to possess best a regulating crackdown towards PFAS.
The fresh York’s landmark liquid review laws hinges on the official Wellness Service
An excellent 2017 county laws subscribed the newest company to create enforceable restriction toxin levels for a few chemical substances in drinking water, that company performed. However, you to definitely rules along with called for they to develop a list of more toxic contamination – and you may five years later on, new department still has never named people. That means that today, tools are not required to test of these contaminants.
Robert Hayes, manager away from clean liquids getting Environment Advocates Nyc, said that 50 % of-10 years off inaction was the fresh energy to have last year’s statement. “The fresh DOH therefore the council had dragged its foot having thus a lot of time that Legislature told you, ‘We simply cannot hold off any longer,’” he told you.
The balance passed each other spaces very early history summer. Cuomo resigned during the August, leaving Hochul toward selection of finalizing the brand new legislation, vetoing they or discussing change. (Hochul failed to respond to emailed questions for this post.)
She pushed so you can skinny record and you will stretch medical department’s due date to possess creating legislation, also toxic contamination constraints, from 3 months in order to 180 weeks immediately following enactment. It absolutely was a far better package Cuomo was browsing render, Skoufis said.
“Into the former management, when the anything was closed at all it can have been thus watered down it could was indeed unrecognizable,” the guy told you.
Cuomo with his following-fitness commissioner, Dr. Howard Zucker (which resigned 1 month once his boss), had good checkered history into the PFAS contamination.
It got a community pounding to own failing continually to timely procedure “don’t take in” instructions given that Hoosick Falls crisis unfolded for the 2015. Even so they later developed the Drinking water Top quality Council and you may allocated reasonable state resource to own removal. Up coming, during the 2020, the state place strict statewide plain tap water limitations for 2 infamous PFAS compounds – PFOA and PFOS – demanding people liquids power one to exceeded brand new maximum out-of ten pieces per trillion so you live escort reviews Gresham OR can remediate new pollution.
“Performed it part of? I do believe they had to,” said Loreen Hackett, a beneficial Hoosick Drops malignant tumors survivor turned activist whoever bloodstream is actually discover so you’re able to consist of quite high levels of PFOA.

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SAVANNAH, GA (September 25, 2013): A Savannah man remains hospitalized after leaving the scene of two accidents with two young children in his car and arriving at a hospital for treatment hours later Tuesday night..
Eric Jerrod Morgan, 30, of the 900 block of East 37th Street, has been charged with two counts of hit and run, driving under the influence, and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident and first degree child endangerment for failing to obtain medical treatment for his injured child.
Southside Precinct Patrol officers responded to a crash with injuries at White Bluff and Lee Boulevard about 6:15 p.m. to find a white 2004 Impala that had crashed into a tree.
All occupants of the car had left the scene and witnesses said they had been picked up by a second car. Blood was found in the back seat and the steering wheel was broken.
The car was identified as one that had sped away from an earlier crash scene at White Bluff and Stephenson Avenue. The driver of the pickup the Impala had struck in that crash said the other driver had approached him with alcohol on his breath but sped away after being advised that police were being called.
Police were advised that a 6-year-old girl had been a passenger in the Impala about the time the child’s mother, owner of the car, arrived on scene. They demanded that the child be produced to determine the extent of her injuries and the child was returned several hours later with a cut in her mouth and missing a tooth.
She was taken to Memorial University Medical Center for treatment and examination. She told police she was not using a seat belt or otherwise restrained at the time of the crash.
The driver of the car arrived at the hospital three hours later complaining of injuries from the crash. About 45 minutes later, a second child, age 3, arrived for treatment if injuries as well.
Officers of the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department Traffic Unit are continuing to investigate.


You’re Not Going Crazy… The NFL Totally Edited Out Alicia Keys’ Voice Crack From Usher’s Halftime Show
Alicia came out onstage after Usher concluded his song "Love in this Club," which then segued into Alicia's song "If I Ain't Got You" as she played the piano.
However, as Alicia let loose the first note of the song, many noticed her voice suffered a sharp crack during the word "some."
Thankfully, she recovered quickly and, aside from a few more minor vocal cracks during the performance, ultimately sounded great as she sang her heart out alongside her longtime friend.
However, while almost everyone who watched the Halftime Show live remembers the momentary, wince-inducing vocal flub, it seems the NFL would rather we all just forget it ever happened.
Case in point? The NFL's official Halftime Show YouTube video is suspiciously missing the wonky note in Alicia's performance (her segment begins around the 3:50 mark), as the footage seems to have been edited.
Not even one of the biggest sports organizations in the world can gaslight the fans, though.
On social media, many who tuned in last night are pointing out how the NFL has edited Alicia's voice in their official Halftime Show video.
"They really fixed the Alicia Keys voice crack for YouTube," one person wrote on X (formerly Twitter) alongside a clip.
"Omggggg I watched the YouTube version first and told my friend it was perfect and now everybody’s posting the real thing," someone else shared.
"The NFL posted the Halftime Show on their YouTube channel and they edited Alicia Keys' voice cracks," another viewer wrote.
"Yo I think they edited Alicia Keys' voice in her segment," someone else tweeted.
"Last night Alicia Keys' voice cracked (first video), and fascinatingly, the official NFL YouTube channel appears to be attempting to erase that little moment, having edited it out in their upload (second video)," another user wrote, sharing videos comparing the footage.
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Bethesda, MD, United States, 2011/10/05 - GE Capital, Healthcare Financial Services announced today that it has closed, as administrative agent, $355 million in senior secured credit facilities for Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: MDF). NYSE: GE
The financing includes a $40 million revolving line of credit, a $240 million first lien term loan and a $75 million second lien term loan. GE Capital Markets served as joint lead arranger and joint book runner on the credit facilities.
The financing supports the company’s acquisition of Continucare Corporation (NYSE: CNU), bringing together two of Florida’s leading providers of health care services to Medicare Advantage and Medicaid customers.
“We truly appreciate GE’s unwavering commitment and syndication expertise during a very tough time in the debt and equity markets,” said Michael Earley, Chairman & CEO of Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. “GE’s knowledge of our business and the healthcare industry also proved helpful in structuring financing to meet our needs.”
Based in Boca Raton, FL, Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. operates one of the largest provider service networks (PSN) in Florida. Through its PSN, Metropolitan provides and arranges for medical care primarily to Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries who have enrolled in MA health plans.
“Whether we’re operating in a good or challenging market, our capital markets expertise and industry knowledge allows us to make significant commitments to our customers,” said Bob McCarrick, senior managing director, GE Capital, Healthcare Financial Services. “We’re proud to provide Metropolitan with the capital necessary for this strategic acquisition and welcome them as a new customer.”
About GE Capital, Healthcare Financial Services
With over $17 billion invested, GE Capital, Healthcare Financial Services (gecapital.com/healthcare) is a premier provider of capital and services to the healthcare industry, with investments in more than 40 sub-sectors including senior housing, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Our team of professionals provides deep industry expertise to create business and financial solutions tailored to meet the individual needs of our customers.
GE Capital offers consumers and businesses around the globe an array of financial products and services. For more information, visit gecapital.com or follow company news via Twitter (@GECapital). GE (ge.com) is a diversified infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world’s toughest challenges.


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For instance, in Otter Walks, it is not about marching on the spot. It is important that as we lift our knee, we need to cross the midline, in other words, move the right knee towards the left and vice versa.
While it is quite evident for the rest, for Otter Munches, pay attention on the elbow and ensure that the right elbow crosses towards the left as you bring the arm down as if munching on a fruit.
For each rest period, do remember to breathe in deeply. Imagine breathing in as if smelling a flower and breathing out as if blowing out a candle. To remind ourselves to breathe with our diaphragm, put the other hand on our tummy to feel it expand and constrict.
One of the regular work I do is being an education facilitator at National Gallery Singapore. What is really fun is the process of inviting conversation and building meaning together with young visitors, who range from preschoolers upwards.
It certainly goes beyond merely dishing out information and it is ever so refreshing listening to the various perspectives each time. I have learned as much from my preparation for each session, if not more, from these interactions.
In these past 2 years, the splendid team has bravely been an early adopter of virtual tours and I dare say we have done well.
With the same spirit of encouraging participation, each online session is lively and responsive to each class. When the students are on individual devices, the responses can get blown out of the waters, especially when they get to use the chat function.
Even now, as the situation becomes better, both on-site and online tours are being offered. As we all know, there are marked differences between a physical and a virtual tour, and to be able to see the actual masterpiece has an edge. One crucial element for learning in both instances would be to have many opportunities to construct meaning together, which is the essence of the role of facilitation.
Ever wondered how we might do better with online art classes, especially the ones that involves tactile materials and processes?
I had the privilege of journeying alongside the team at Co:Creation to look at this through formulating a range of online classes with local artists, test run them and spend time reflecting on what we can learn from each run.
A series of sharing sessions were then conducted so that the community of art educators could benefit too.
If you are looking for quality art workshops, do check-out Co:Creation.
ArtsXplore 2.0 is a 4-month platform for youths to learn more about how the arts could be leveraged upon to raise awareness of vital social issues. There were 5 groups looking at 5 themes. It ended on 31 March 2022.
I had the privilege of being a mentor to a group that was looking at the vulnerable. The group eventually looked at seniors living in difficult situations.
We met almost once a month not only to discuss the project but also to listen to some prominent voices working within each of the themes. Mentors were also given the stage to share about their work.
These formal meetings, together with the time each group spent on their own to discuss and actually create an exhibit as well as a pitch, made this period really chockfull of activities. The 2 youths I worked with already have very packed schedule and their commitment and resilience (both even took turns to get C+) amazed me.
All the best Mariam and YQ as you move forward with what you are passionate about making a difference for!
Online transcription has come a long way and when applied to closed captions for live presentation, the speed and accuracy is most impressive. The Microsoft engine even handles live translation very well.
This is useful not only for those who have impairment in their hearing, which can affect us as we grow older, but can also be useful for those listening in from a noisy environment or might not be able turn up the volume of their speakers or headsets.
Here are 3 ways that we can set-up closed caption on Powerpoint, Google Slides and Zoom.
Cannot Forget is a collection of childhood stories from a group of storytellers. It was a pleasure creating the illustrations for these stories that had a dash of nostalgia and yet hopefully does not look dated.
Since I did live through similar times, I also tried to consider what a young reader today might not know about when they read the story and to use illustrations to support that. I do hope that for older readers, the illustrations could evoke some sense of reminiscing too.


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Give your immune system the boost it needs to fight the good fight. This blueberry cinnamon brew is filled with herbs and spices boasting antioxidants, vitamin C, and anti-inflammatory properties. With all this health-kickin' goodness, this blend is sure to become your superhero sidekick.
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Born with the rebellious ambition to think outside the teabag, Tea Sip is dedicated to curating tea experiences for the individual, using only all natural, organic, and wild harvested ingredients. We strive to modernize and uncomplicate the tea and tisane world through a simple, fun, and functional approach. As a business, we value transparency in what we do, authenticity in what we stand for, and creativity in our actions. We are sipping, evolved.

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With just four weeks left until the Sustainability in Licensing Conference makes its in-person debut at the Royal Geographical Society in London, Products of Change is urging members and industry professionals to get their tickets before spaces sell out.
Join gift company colleagues Enesco, Rainbow Designs, Golden Bear, GB Eye and others for a packed, full-day agenda of pioneering speakers from across the consumer products sectors – as well as a networking party sponsored by Brand Licensing Europe – and immerse yourself in the future-leading conversations around industry sustainability.
“Representatives from licensing, product development and the lead of our sustainability initiative at Enesco will be virtually attending the SILC,” confirms Enesco’s marketing & product director Helen Cottrill. “We are committed to improving our own carbon footprint and have tasked our team to ensure we are using eco-friendly materials and production methods wherever possible, as well as ensuring our packaging uses little or no plastic. Utilising recyclable board, inks and box inners has been a major shift for us over the past two years. I think it is vital that we keep our team up to date with all matters relating to sustainability and ensure that we are in position to meet licensor and customer requirements now and in the future.”
A high calibre speaker line-up (and the promise of a soirée to celebrate) will be taking place within the prestigious Royal Geographical Society venue, with capacity anticipated to quickly reach maximum level.
For those unable to make the Conference in its physical format on 18 October, virtual ticket options are available for online attendees to watch this year’s Sustainability in Licensing Conference as it is live-streamed on the day.
Products of Change members are eligible for a 20% discount on full-day tickets.
The Sustainability in Licensing Conference’s line-up boasts some of the most pioneering and innovative minds and businesses across the consumer products space, all of which are at the forefront of the sustainability agenda. Delivering the event’s keynote speech is the author and business innovator, Alan Moore.Alan’s inspirational lecture will talk about the role of business in today’s society and the need to place purpose, people and planet above all else.
In a major coup for the Conference this year, it has received the support of the United Nations itself, with Caroline Petit, deputy director of the United Nations Regional Information Centre scheduled to deliver a talk on how the industry can incorporate the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals within their businesses and daily operations.
Retail panel sessions will feature George at Asda, Primark Cares, and Tesco, while sustainability experts including Pamela Stathaki of The Marketing Store, Glyn Mitchell of Carbon Farm, Tanya Ashton of Walgreen Boots Alliance, andLynne Walker and Sarah Hawkins of Primark Cares who will all be delivering unique and inspiring presentations.
Further big hitters on the day will include the toy industry’s The LEGO Group and Mattel, family market research and insights specialists The Insights Family and Kids Industries, the retail landscape insights team Retail Economics, and the climate action animated children’s series Obki.
An after-show networking party will enable SILC attendees the opportunity to chat with the day’s speakers and share ideas around sustainability within their own businesses all within the prestigious Royal Geographical Society venue.
Helena Mansell Stopher, founder and ceo of Products of Change, curator of the Sustainability in Licensing Conference, said: “The next four weeks are going to fly by, and we are anticipating that so will the tickets. We don’t want you to miss out. We have such a high calibre of speakers at the event this year showcasing how we need to be operating for the future. SILC is quickly becoming the licensing industry’s place to learn and network to uncover the future of our industry.”
Helena continued: “We’re incredibly excited to be making our in-person debut this year and doing so within the halls of the Royal Geographical Society just couldn’t be any more fitting. If we are to hit the science-based targets to reduce the impact of climate change, we need now – more than ever – to come together as an industry to make that transition to a more sustainable business model.
“The Sustainability in Licensing Conference is the perfect place to drive that action, find inspiration and take that all important next step on your own sustainability journey.”
If you haven’t already, you can make sure you don’t miss out on joining the industry for the biggest conversation on the planet by booking your tickets for the Sustainability in Licensing Conference here.


Our 12 years old biogas/biomethane yearly conference, one of the key national events for the Italian biogas industry, one of the world’s most advanced, will include for the first time our new event, Biogas Window, which will be looking at the biogas developments on a world scale.
Focused on global biogas projects and covering best practices, in the use of feedstocks from farming by-products to organic waste and water treatment sludges, Biogas Window will be exploring new projects from across the world and connecting experiences from advanced markets to those in nascent ones.
Biogas Window will be on air (in English) on 3rd March 2021, 14:00-17:00 hrs CET, to accomodate for both Asian and American time zones.
The main theme will be:
Biogas Support Schemes and Emission Reduction Policies: Outlook, Lessons Learnt and Best Practices
The Indian government’s initiative to launch in 2018 SATAT (Sustainable Alternative towards Affordable Transportation) aims at installing 5000 biogas plants by 2025, bringing India to the top tier at world level in anaerobic digestion.
Biogas Window will be held in partnership with the Indian Biogas Association, along with other biogas associations. We believe that the exchange of best practices across the globe can only strengthen the role of biogas among the other renewable energy sources and forward the concepts of circular economy in a global effort against Climate Change.
This partnership will also include our support to IBA’s initiative, in cooperation with Fachverband Biogas, Virtual Bio-Energy Pavilion, taking place on 18th and 19th February 2021.
Biogas Window is a free event, but prior registration is required. Please register here
Presentations from biogas associations:
Product and solutions presentations:
Ugo Moretti, TPI – Tecnoproject Industriale


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In today's episode, Jason interviews Bishop Erik Varden on his latest book, Chastity: Reconciliation of the Senses, about finding true freedom and beauty through chastity, in a world, where this word has become intimidating and easily dismissed. Together they'll discuss:
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Join us in this exciting episode as Jason sits down with Father Agustino Torres. They'll be discussing their highly anticipated pilgrimage to the heart of Italy, and diving into a profound discussion on the intricacies of dating, the journey towards marriage, navigating the complexities of heartbreak, and much...

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No matter what your opinion on Justin Bieber is, the one thing we can collectively agree on is that the boy has rhythm, and he wanted to teach fans in Spain his ways during a recent performance.
During an acoustic rendition of his hit collabo “What Do You Mean?” the 21-year-old phenom, who recently released a new Skrillex-produced track, stopped in the middle of the live broadcast to instruct his Beliebers on the proper way to clap to one of his songs, i.e. actually on beat.
“At least clap on the right notes. Come on guys. Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop. It’s like this, if you’re gonna clap, at least clap on beat,” Bieber said to the crowd while the guitarist continued to strum in the background. The crowd, loyal to their fave, began clapping on beat, and all was right with the world once again.
Although he’s on the road to redemption, Bieber, at times, continues to show signs that he’s still got a little growing up to do. Recently at a concert in Norway, Biebs stormed off stage mid-performance due to some overzealous fans. He later apologized on his Instagram, writing “I don’t always handle things the right way but I’m human and I’m working on getting better at responding not reacting.”
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Blind River Scare
Blind River Scare is a vehicle for the songs of Newport, South Wales, UK, based singer/songwriter Tim Manning.
Blind River Scare with a full band line-up have released "Graveyard Sounds " a limited edition single (2005), "Killing Time" a five track E.P. (2007) and contributed "Walking On Hell's Roof Looking At The Flowers" to the Jon Langford tribute C.D. "Levitation" (2008)
A download only single "Backsliding Again/Open Door" saw Tim presenting Blind River Scare in a stripped-down acoustic format. (2009) with a track included on The Acoustic Programme CD, "Taking It Back To The Wood" (2009)
Blind River Scare's latest release is a solo acoustic CD "The Straight and True" recorded live in session. (2010)
Since 2005 Blind River Scare (Solo, Duo, Trio and Full Band line-ups) have played live throughout the UK, both headlining and supporting touring bands including :-
Clem Snide (U.S.A.), Midlake (U.S.A.), Amy Wadge (U.K.), The Deadstring Brothers (U.S.A.), Redlands Palomino Co. (U.K.), Mark Eitzel/American Music Club (U.S.A.), The Believers (U.S.A.), OX (Canada), Fionn Regan (Ireland), The Silent League (U.S.A.), James Walbourne (U.K.), Songdog (U.K.), Morning Bride (U.K.), Vetiver (U.S.A.), Miles Hunt and Erica Nockalls/The Wonderstuff (U.K.), Peter Bruntnell (U.K.), Daddy (Tommy Womack/Wil Kimborough) (U.S.A.), Furnace Mountain (U.S.A.), Dead Rock West (U.S.A.).


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Photos show "Night at the Museum" youth event right before school started. Children (and as many adults !) enjoyed a tour of the museum, pizza in the dining car and then the movie "Night at the Museum" in the renovated sleeper car. Of course, "Polar Express" with hot chocolate and marshmallows were on hand for the Christmas event.
Business and Chamber meetings have been held in the train museum, as well as Christmas, birthday, and other social events.
Rental is $30. Refreshments and meals need to be catered in.
Each Tuesday morning from 10 to noon, residents meet to create their own works of art. Noted artist Diane Pollard of Fort Meade guides and instructs the classes. Class fee is minimal and artists bring their own supplies.
A little background: Mosaic graciously renovated the train to its present pristine condition. On the side of the train "Buford Brown, Engineer" is painted to honor the Fort Meade resident who masterminded the acquisition of the IMC engine from Fort Lonesome, the CSX dining and sleeper cars from Lakeland and CSX caboose from Mulberry, as well as the track to exhibit the ensemble. The dining car, sleeper cars, and caboose were actually used for men who worked the phosphate lines. While the engine and caboose are not public accessible, that is not true for the dining car, which has table cloths and stunning lighting for social events. The renovated sleeper car no longer has bunks against the wall, but rather murals depicting the history of Fort Meade which is the perfect setting for the weekly art class. Originally dedicated Sept. 27, 2001 in a much less attractive condition, the train is now transformed into a landmark in Fort Meade as a tribute to the railroad influence in the area, and a special place to enjoy yourself looking out the windows pretending you're taking a trip ... oh! and don't forget to buy a train whistle while you're visiting the museum!


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The Troy football team was unable to stop the run game of Georgia Southern in its final home game of the season, falling to their conference foe 45-10 on Saturday, Nov. 14.
After scoring the first 10 points of the game, the Trojans (3-7, 2-4 Sun Belt) gave up 45 unanswered points to the Eagles on Troy’s senior day.
Following a field goal from senior kicker Jed Solomon, the Trojan defense scored its third defensive touchdown in two games when junior safety Demetrius Cain recovered a Georgia Southern fumble and returned it 19 yards for the touchdown.
The Eagles came roaring back, however, sticking to its typical, run-heavy offensive scheme. Georgia Southern’s trio of ball carriers, junior quarterback Kevin Ellison, sophomore running back L.A. Ramsby, and junior running back Matt Breida, all contributed the Eagles’ 325 yards on the ground against Troy’s defense.
In addition to 77 yards rushing on 12 carries, Ellison also completed to two of four passes for 58 yards and one touchdown.
Sophomore Brandon Silvers and the Trojan offense struggled against Georgia Southern’s secondary, as he went only 12-for-25 for 134 yards and an interception. In total, Troy’s offense tallied only 212 yards.
Troy will go on the road for its final two games of the season, starting with a trip to Georgia State on Friday, Nov. 27. Kickoff is yet to be announced.


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Why We Need Mutual Trust and Respect?
This blog post was featured in the Huffington Post on March 13, 2017. There is need for a culture of mutual trust and respect, a culture of cooperation and collaboration. I am talking about the introduction of synergy, where two plus three is not five but six. In the interaction of diverse entities, two being […]


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With Covid-19 cases rising around the UK, schools are adopting measures to reduce the spread and keep pupils safe.
But many parents still have questions.
What happens if someone tests positive for coronavirus?
If someone tests positive, they must be sent home to self-isolate for 14 days.
The school must then contact their local public health protection team, who will advise on who else should be sent home.
Anyone who has been in close contact with the person testing positive, will be advised to self-isolate for 14 days from their last date of contact.
19/01/22What are the Covid rules in schools and will they stay open this term?
Face coverings will no longer be compulsory in England's secondary school classrooms from 20 January.
17/01/22Thousands more Kent secondary and special school places needed over the next five years
Thousands more Kent secondary and special school places will be needed over the next five years.
11/01/22Covid: Face mask refusals in some of England's secondary schools spark parents' concern
Secondary school pupils in England returned from the Christmas break this week to new advice – to wear face coverings in lessons and to take lateral flow tests at school before heading into classrooms.
19/10/21Further strikes threatened at universities this term
Students could face more strike action at universities this term after the academics' union opened a ballot over pay, pensions and conditions. University and College Union (UCU) general secretary Jo Grady said the UK's flagship university sector was built on the "exploitation of staff". They had experienced a decade of pension cuts, collapsing pay and insecure contracts, she said. University employers said the prospect of disruption was "disappointing".
01/10/21What changes are being made to GCSEs and A-levels next year?
Department for Education says 2022 will be a ‘transition year’


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Dignitaries at the press conference held on Monday
Nagpur: ‘Project Rise Water Security’ will be the silver lining in the dark clouds that hover over 900 farm families in Yavatmal, the infamous ‘farmer suicide capital’ of the country.
The initiative, jointly launched by the Dawoodi Bohra community and World Vision India on Monday, aims to increase the water storage capacity of five villages — Sawarghat, Chinchghat, Wadner, Jawahar Murzedi and Marthad — in Vidarbha’s Yavatmal district.
“Enabling communities to generate livelihood is an essential step towards the socio-economic development of a nation. The project will provide access to the best global practices in watershed management. We are confident that the project will help in improving the livelihood and income of farmers, the backbone of our nation, and pave the way for a better future,” said Sony Thomas, director, World Vision India.
Representative of Nagpur Jamat Shaikh Shabbir Fidvi shed more light on the project. “Though we are a small community, we understand our responsibility towards our country, especially the areas affected by acute water shortage,” said Fidvi.
Project Rise is funded by the Dawoodi Bohra community led by His Holiness Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin. It’s the community’s global philanthropic initiative which is meant to provide nourishment, water, health care and sanitation to the needy.
Apart from the water security project in Yavatmal, Project Rise is also involved in helping families with food and water in places like Govandi, Roha, Karjat and Panvel in Maharashtra.
The Water Security Initiative will bring about a transformation in the irrigation system in farmlands through state-of-the-art technology. It will also help to expand cultivable areas via check dams to ensure free flow of water. Capacity building and sensitizing sessions for children, women and working members of the family will be conducted on a regular basis.
Shaikh Kausar Khamusi, the representative of His Holiness in Nagpur, Shaikh Shabbir Fidvi, representative of the Nagpur Bohra Jamat, Jomon Baby, group director of World Vision India, Hasnain Shakir (PRO) and Taiyeb Arif (PRO) were present at the press conference.


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Finding Order in the Orwellian Chaos ~ link ~ This is an excellent article that I strongly recommend. Stirling
Royal Burgh of Stirling Pipe Band at Stirling Castle ~ link ~ Official site ~ link
Israel Positions Nuclear Subs Off Iran ~ link ~ Israel’s submarine fleet is by far the most secretive of its strategic long-range manned arsenals. Unlike the Jewish state’s other seafaring crafts, these submersibles never dock in any ports except their own, and their missions are such highly guarded secrets that only a few, even on board, are privy to what their assignment is and where it will next take them.
Re-posting from yesterday: Secret US-Israeli Nuke Transfers Led To Fukushima Blasts ~ link ~ This is one hell of a story. It is so strange, it just might be true. I am not sure, but this is one story that you need to read. Stirling
'Occupy Wall Street': Mass Economic "riots" are now here and America will never be the same again ~ link ~ Is Occupy Wall Street going to represent a major turning point in U.S. history? Over the past several years, many people have been warning that we would see mass economic riots in the United States if the economy continued to get worse. Well, the economic riots are now here and America will never be the same. The Occupy Wall Street protests are starting their third week and now similar protests have sprung up in major cities all over the United States. An increasing number of Americans have totally lost faith in the system and are looking for an outlet for their frustrations. Occupy Wall Street is a spark that has started a fire, but most Americans do not understand where all of this is going. In the years ahead, millions more Americans will lose their jobs, millions more Americans will lose their homes to foreclosure and millions more Americans will find themselves drowning in debt. As the economy continues to decline, millions upon millions of Americans will become even more frustrated. In particular, young Americans are really starting to become angry about the economy and our deeply corrupt financial system. Eventually we are going to see an explosion of anger and frustration on the streets of America that is going to be absolutely unprecedented. Occupy Wall Street is just the beginning. If most Americans could see what is coming next, it would chill them to their cores.
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Protesters and spectators have gathered in a Cornish town to demonstrate against proposed legislation to give police more powers to prevent protests deemed a "public nuisance".
The protest, which started at 2pm today in Falmouth, has gathered a modest crowd and has hosted speakers and placard-holders.
Speakers are talking about peaceful protest and their own experiences with previous protests.
One speaker said: "If protest changed anything, they'd make it illegal. And that's exactly what's happening.
"Protest does change things. Without it, we wouldn't have the vote. None of us. Women, men, all of us."
Placards can be seen saying "kill the bill", "resist", and "we see through your bullsh**."
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The majority of adult protestors appear to be wearing masks, and there does not appear to be a police presence at the scene.
What are the protests about?
UK-wide protests were sparked when the police broke up a vigil for murdered 33-year-old Sarah Everard, with protesters claiming they had their right to protest infringed.
They centre around the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Court Bill - a huge piece of legislation which will make any protest which is a "public nuisance" eligible for police action.
Currently, the police need to prove a protest could result in serious public disorder, property damage or serious disruption to the life of the community.
The new bill will allow the police to put time and noise limits on rallies, and can give anyone damaging a memorial up to ten years in prison.
"Kill the bill" protests have been copping up across the UK, most infamously in Bristol - where the police have been accused of violence after breaking up a sit-in protest.
After this, the protest turned violent, causing arrests and injuries.
The Prime Minster said attacks against police officers were "disgraceful".
As well as protestors showing injuries sustained during the attempts by police to break up the demonstrations, Daily Mirror journalist Matthew Dresche posted a Tweet which he said showed him being "assaulted" by officers as they cleared the city centre.
More updates to come on the Falmouth protest. Follow our live blog for all the latest.
Videos of protestors marching through Falmouth with placards, banners and musical instruments
Protestors march through the streets of Falmouth
Cornwall Live journalist Greg Martin reports that the demonstration has now ended.
Protestors did speeches on The Moor, with people gathering in the street.
There was then a march through the main streets of Falmouth, ending at the maritime museum square.
Demonstration ended with music and dancing at the end of the protest.
More images and video from the protest to come.


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In a country, the ability to use money gives it value through a social and legal system that allows its usage. The ability to use the money to buy things and pay for services across the country is the reason why it holds value. If we all agree that this makes money valuable, then we should treat it as a shared good and give it out for the common good. If this is true, private banks shouldn’t be able to make money for their own use. We’ll look at the nature of money and talk about related topics in this area, along with various examples for your convenience.
In a certain country or economic context, wide acceptance as payment for goods and services and the repayment of debts such as taxes earn an item or document the designation of “money.”In a certain country or social setting, the ability to pay for goods and services and settle debts makes an item qualify as money. Money has four main uses: as a way to buy and sell things, as a unit of account, as a place to store value, and sometimes as a standard for deferred payment.
Nature of Money
The nature of money helps to overcome the challenges of direct transactions, where both parties must have a need for each other’s assets. Without a common denominator, it can be difficult to find someone willing to trade what you need for what they have.
This is where the nature of money comes into play. The nature of money simplifies transactions by serving as a medium of exchange, facilitating the efficient trade of goods and services. Discover more about the nature of money and how to use it to simplify transactions by reading on.
Most Liquid Asset
Even though you can store wealth in other liquid assets, money is the most liquid. People and businesses can keep their money safe in an endless number of ways.
For example, “they can invest in cash, demand deposits, time deposits, savings, bonds, Treasury Bills, short-term government securities, long-term government securities, debentures, preference shares, ordinary shares, stocks of consumer goods, and stocks of productive equipment.” Turning all of these other forms of wealth into money is possible. This is one of the nature of money that every business should know.
Universal Standards of Value
Trade necessitated the creation of standardized units of weight and length. Here, Ludwig von Mises’s ideas about money make it clear that people started to value it because they hoped it would keep its value as a means of exchange.
There are now ways to do real business with money. People would only exchange their goods or services in the present if they believed the money they gave up could buy the same goods and services in the future.
Value Transfer Via Money
Money is both a way to buy and sell things and a place to store value. This ensures its continued usage for transferring money between people and locations. Anyone with access to cash or assets can give that money to someone else.
He can also sell his investments in Delhi and replace them with investments in Bangalore. So, the flow of money makes it easier for people to trade goods and services across borders.
Money as Unit of Value
Everything that can be bought or sold, receives a monetary value through the monetary unit in the nature of money. The price of a good or service is a symbol of how much it is worth in terms of one unit of currency.
Using money as the common denominator, the exchange rate figures out the comparison of the value of goods and services to the monetary unit. You can’t set a price for a good or service unless you know what it’s worth.
A Remarkable Evolution
The credit card is an excellent example of how far people have come by turning ideas into real things. Billions of people from around the world agreed at a meeting that “the coins, paper money, and credit cards we carry hold real value and can trade for all things grown, made, or found on Earth.”
The agreement specifies that these goods can trade for anything manufactured in a factory or found in the nature of money. It took us a long time (thousands of years) and wasn’t easy to come to this all-encompassing agreement.
Money as Deferred Payment
Money is the link between what we used to value and what we value now in the nature of money. This makes it easier for a business to use credit. The parties use it to agree on a price and delivery date for the goods.
Cooperative housing and building societies and hire-purchase plans make it easier for customers to get loans. When starting a new business or project, having access to capital makes it easier to borrow money from banks and other non-bank financial institutions.
logic of the Credit System
Money is the most important part of the economic system. Cash or credit can perform most business transactions. When people can borrow money, they spend less of their own money.
But money is always the reason for any kind of credit. Commercial banks can’t give out loans if they don’t have enough cash set aside for emergencies. Cash always backs the money businesspeople borrow when they take out a loan. Every firm should be aware of this nature of money.
Devaluation of Money
Using the nature of money more frequently in trade helped establish standard values, facilitating the growth of businesses. Fair standards for weights and measures eliminate problems with international and cross-cultural trade.
But as time went on, governments led by kings, emperors, and other powerful people started lowering the value of their currencies on purpose. Kings needed a lot more money to fight wars, build monuments and palaces, and run social programs to help their people. War was an expensive thing to do, and taxes did not always cover the costs.
Money as a Value Store
Money stores value, which means it can retain its purchasing power over time. It is a safe way to keep your money from one year to the next. Money helps connect the present with the future. So, the thing exchanged for money must be something that can be kept forever without incurring any work or risk.
Silver and gold have served as money since the beginning of recorded history thousands of years ago. Trade and business grew and eventually replaced silver and gold with new currencies. Large amounts of gold became too heavy to move, making it impossible to use it for large-scale transactions.
People built warehouses specifically to store gold as the nature of money. Owners received a warehouse receipt after storing their gold in a warehouse made just for that purpose. Eventually, banks took the place of warehouses.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Money Stored?
In the digital economy of today, banks no longer hold cash. Instead, they keep track of money as numbers in their ledgers. With the rise of digital currencies like Bitcoin, they have even gone beyond the realm of the tangible and can never be made again in the physical world. In the past, there were only physical forms of money, like coins and bills.
Is Money a Store of Value?
In monetary economies, people use money as a means of saving and investing to earn returns over the long term. Because money has the ability to store value, it makes it easier to move purchasing power over time. Supply and demand set the value of money, just like the value of other goods and services. Goods and services traded for it, and the amount of money in circulation set the value of money.
What is the Concept of Money?
All economic transactions can use money as a medium of exchange, as it is good. Participants use it to communicate exchange rates, prices, and other financial information. It’s the most portable way to measure wealth because it’s easy to pass between people and across borders.
Because of it, business transactions are possible. Because of its standard unit, the nature of money allows people to keep track of the value of things. Valuing goods and services in terms of money makes it easy to compare them.
You can also read waste of money for additional knowledge purposes. Additionally, the nature of money plays a crucial role in determining the prices of different products and factors. Moreover, the aim of producers is to maximize their profits by adjusting prices until the marginal productivity of each factor reaches its highest. Furthermore, the prices reflect the market value of each contributor, and the financial resources help balance the differences in marginal productivity. Finally, understanding the nature of money is key to becoming an expert in this field.

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A man in his 60s has been arrested following the discovery of €2 million worth of cannabis at Dublin Port on Friday.
The drugs were discovered when Revenue officers stopped and searched an Irish-registered truck that had disembarked a ferry from Cherbourg, France.
The seizure was a joint operation between Revenue’s customs service and the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) with the help of Alfie, a detector dog.
The man is due to appear in court in Dublin on Monday.
This seizure is part of Revenue’s continuing joint investigations targeting organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding drug smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on phone number 1800 295 295.


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MAMMOTH CAVE, KY - The Lindsey Wilson College Singers participated Sunday afternoon, December 7, 2014, in a Kentucky Christmas tradition that dates to the late-19th century. The Singers performed in Mammoth Cave's 35th-annual "Cave Sing," which was held in the national park.
The LWC choral group performed a 30-minute program of seasonal music for more than 500 guests of the park in an underground room known as the Methodist Church. The Singers performed under the direction of LWC Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Programs Gerald Chafin and Music Instructor Wansoo Cho, both of whom also provided musical accompaniment.
The Methodist Church earned its nickname from Methodist preachers who held services in the room in the early 1800s. In 1883, area residents began to hold a Christmas celebration in the room for several years. Of course, 20 years later the Louisville Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South founded Lindsey Wilson, which is now affiliated with The United Methodist Church.
In 1980, Mammoth Cave National Park reintroduced the local Christmas tradition. Lights are dimmed in the cave and the walkways are lined by oil lanterns, recreating the event's 19th-century heritage. In addition to the Singers, this year's "Cave Sing" also featured the Glasgow (Ky.) Brass Quintet, who performed in the cave's Rotunda.
The Lindsey Wilson Singers have performed two other times at the "Cave Sing," although this year's performance had an unexpected ending: a couple from the West were engaged in front of the Singers shortly after their performance concluded. - Duane Bonifer
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STEVENSVILLE - Riding the front edge of an arctic cold front, thousands of geese and other waterfowl descended on the Bitterroot Valley's Lee Metcalf Refuge this week.
Refuge officials estimated that close to 8,000 snow and Ross's geese had migrated into the area over a 24-hour period.
"This is the largest migration of those two species that we've seen at the refuge in recent memory," said Bob Danley, the refuge's outdoor education coordinator.
Several hundred tundra swans and a handful of trumpeter swans are also using the area, as well as numerous other species of waterfowl.
Danley said the migration is all driven by weather.
"The weather has really set all of this up," he said. "We've had an extended Indian summer and now we're set to get the whammy next week. The geese are an indication that the cold weather is coming our way."
As the wetlands freeze farther north, the birds began their move into the Bitterroot Valley.
The geese are using the wetlands at the refuge just north of Stevensville as a site to roost -- and they are foraging green spots on nearby grassland pastures.
"We think they could hang out here for a few days, but there is no guarantee," Danley said. "They could be flying as far south as Hamilton now to forage, but they are likely to continue to use the refuge overnight."
There is good viewing of the unusually large migration from the county road that bisects the refuge.
Anyone making the trip should definitely make sure they roll down their windows and listen.
"It's an amazing sound when there is such a large number of birds in one place," Danley said.
There is no way to know how long it will last.
When the promised cold blast finally arrives, the birds will be on their way to warmer climes.
"The Germans have a word for it -- zungeruhe," Danley said. "The urge to migrate will certainly come."


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Information is mission critical to NHS
A new report from BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT) calls on the NHS to radically improve its use of information and to give patients what they want. It argues that a shift from paper to electronic data systems is vital to cope with the demographic time bomb which threatens to swamp healthcare services worldwide, and the enable the best use of medical advances. The BCS also calls for interoperability between NHS information systems.
Research for the report suggests that patients are strongly in favour of modernised systems. They want to see information and technology used in ways which make life easier – for example apps which let them book appointments or order repeat prescriptions.
New commissioning board starts work
The NHS Commissioning Board starts work at the end of October, shortly after its new chairman described the Health and Social Care Bill as ‘unintelligible’. The NHS Confederation has welcomed the new body and issued detailed advice on how commissioning can be dramatically improved.
The confederation warns of potential bear traps, including being seen as unaccountable to patients and overbearing to professionals. It also emphasises that Clinical Commissioning Groups need to be enthused and offered guidance, rather than stifled by heaps of mandatory rules.
Meanwhile Pulse says that the appointment of the government’s favoured candidate, Professor Malcolm Grant, only just achieved the number of votes required to secure the post. Last week the professor admitted the health bill was ‘unintelligible’, but claimed that it offered a chance for the NHS to have stability away from political meddling.
Value of care records service questioned
Research published in the BMJ questions the value of the NHS Care Records Service in England’s early adopter hospitals. The two-and-a-half year study of a dozen acute hospitals and specialist care settings found the projects resulted in less clinical functionality than originally planned. It also identified problems due to delays, unrealistic expectations, build time, training and support.
The paper recommends increased local decision-making on records systems and says it is vital that policymakers do not lose sight of the overall goal of an integrated interoperable solution.
Drug error cuts could save 16,000 lives
A Birmingham hospital doctor has devised an electronic system which could save 16,000 NHS patient lives a year by ensuring patients receive their prescribed drugs. The Telegraph reports that Dr David Rosser, executive medical director at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB), new monitoring system has resulted in a 17% drop in emergency patient deaths. He criticised the emergence of a worldwide culture where drugs omissions and prescribing errors were an accepted part of hospital life.
US physicians take stand on patient privacy in research
The American College of Physicians (ACP) wants patients to be better informed about their data can be used. It is proposing a rule under which researchers would maximize appropriate use, for scientific advances, without compromising privacy. Healthcare IT NEWS says the 132,000 strong organisation wants a more transparent system of informed consent so patients know exactly who can access their data. The ACP is worried that patients may withhold information unless they feel confident that they can receive healthcare without the risk that their private information will be inappropriately disclosed
Eight trusts in PACS partnership
Eight south-west of England trusts have partnered to procure new PACs and RIS contracts, reports EHI. All are currently running picture, archiving and communication systems from GE Healthcare under contracts, bought through the National Programme for IT, which end in 2013. The tender lodged in the Official Journal of the European Union by Plymouth Hospitals, is expected to be worth up to £30m and will last five years.
Growing social media use by US doctors
A survey of 4,000 US doctors show that the use of social media for professional purposes is growing. Some 28% are members of online communities, which they use for education and information, while 17% use LinkedIn. The results, reported in Healthcare Informatics, show that social media is an important channel of communication between doctors. Some 34% have text-messaged other physicians about patients, while 12% have texted patients directly; 15% have had private online discussions with other physicians about patients. The research does, though, reveal that worries about issues such as privacy can hamper greater use of social media.
King’s Fund reports on health service performance
Performance is holding up despite significant pressures in some areas, according to the latest King’s Fund quarterly monitoring report. Average waiting times remain within target range, but one in four hospitals failed to treat at least 90% of patients within 18 weeks of referral in August. With the financial squeeze beginning to bite, the report also highlights continuing concern among FDs about whether ambitious productivity targets can be met.
News in Brief
PCTs must manage records effectively: The DH has issued instructions to primary care trusts (PCTs), and others due to be abolished in the reorganisation of NHS commissioning, on the care and transfer of patient records. The task could place considerable demands on organisations which are already losing staff.
Orion and Microsoft link ups: New Zealand’s Orion Health is to buy Microsoft’s Amalga information system and RIS/PACS assets to address needs of Asia Pacific hospital market. In a parallel agreement EHI says the companies will collaborate to provide health information exchange solutions to the global eHealth market.
£30m taxi ride: A BBC Freedom of Information request reveals that over £30m has gone on taxis for NHS patients since 2008 because of a shortage of official non-emergency transport. Fares included a 184-mile journey from Cambridgeshire to Bristol costing over £700.
Drastic limits on hospital referrals: GP practices in Redbridge clinical commissioning group (CCG), in London, are being told to limit referrals to four a week amid pressure to reduce hospital use. Pulse uncovered a series of controversial restrictions on referrals by CCGs just days after a warning that some are implementing ‘untried and unacceptable measures to micromanage practices’.
Limiting bias in randomised trials: Flaws in the design, conduct, analysis, and reporting of randomised trials can cause the effect of an intervention to be misjudged. Research in the BMJ examines tools for assessing risk of bias.
Health in the blogosphere
On a recent trip to Israel Anne Cooper, National Clinical Lead for Nursing, in the Department of Health Informatics Directorate, was hugely impressed by the role that nurses are taking in using modern IT to improve patient care. She tells Nursing Times readers about her ‘lightbulb moment’.
‘What I saw was good leadership in informatics that was making a real difference in freeing-up teams so that they could be more creative, think differently and work with patients to try new ways of working across a whole organisation. Isn’t it time we stepped up too?’
Is lots of patient information always a good thing? Jobbing Doctor thinks not, and it seems that many of his readers agree.
‘One of the more irritating features of 21st century medicine is the proliferation in length and detail of patient information leaflets that are given whenever a patient is prescribed anything … I get the feeling that many of these are produced by the firm’s legal department with the express notion of preventing them from being sued.’

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A good conscience
I've been preaching Wednesday nights through the life of David. Chp. 24 describes how David would not take Saul's life, even when he had the chance. Saul wandered into the very cave where David and his men were hiding. To David's men this was a perfect opportunity, in fact a God-given opportunity, for David to kill Saul and end his reign of terror. David knew God far too well to try and understand His will through circumstances. But, he does something he knows that he shouldn't. He slips up on Saul and clips off a corner of his robe. Now, the narrative tells us that David knew what he had done was wrong. His conscience was troubled immediately by sin. I was impressed this. David had developed a sensitive conscience before God. I wonder how many believers have consciences that as sensitive to the Spirit of God as David's. In fact, I wonder how many believers are even concerned about their conscience.
God is concerned. I Timothy 1:5 lists a good conscience as one of the goals of Biblical teaching. In Acts 24:16 Paul states that he worked to always maintain a good conscience before God and men. What a blessing and a joy it is to lay one's head down at night with a clear conscience. Yet, what a rarity it is in today's world. We are to train up or conscience through the reading and application of God's word. The more obedient we are to God, the more sensitive our conscience becomes before the Lord. On the other hand disobedience can sear and harden a person's conscience. How many times have we heard professing Christians say and do things at church that would embarrass a pagan, and walk out feeling entirely justified in what they have done. Through disobedience they have hardened their conscience to the point they can longer accurately discern right from wrong.
What a different place most churches and most families would be if we would just pay a little more attention to our conscience.


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So you had some tough times and had to file for bankruptcy to address the financial situation you faced. It happens. In fact it happens to more people than you would think. But does it mean you have to give up on your lifelong dream of someday owning your own home? Absolutely not! Getting a mortgage after you have filed for bankruptcy will depend upon the type of loan you want, the type of bankruptcy you filed, and how good your credit is at the time you want the loan. Let’s examine getting a mortgage after having filed for bankruptcy.
There are some things to consider after filing for bankruptcy and attempting a new mortgage. . .
- Waiting Periods – There are varying waiting periods according to the type of loan you hope to qualify for. After a chapter 7 bankruptcy you will need to wait at least 2 years from the time of the bankruptcy discharge before applying for an FHA mortgage, and 4 years for a conventional loan. This can be reduced to one year for extenuating circumstances with an FHA loan. With a chapter 13 bankruptcy, the waiting period is one year after discharge for FHA, or 24 months after discharge (or 48 months after dismissal) for conventional loans.(See Type of Loans below)
- Your Credit Report – Once your bankruptcy has been discharged you will want to organize and scrutinize your credit report. Have any errors on it corrected and start to rebuild your credit score. A secured credit card may help you get started on that. Keeping a clean credit report and paying your bills on time will go a long way in helping you get a better interest rate.
- Keep your Bankruptcy Paperwork – Keep all files that may help you when applying for a mortgage in the future. This will help with identifying that the waiting period is over as well as income documentation.
- The Type of Loan -There are several types of loans to consider when applying after a bankruptcy. FHA Loans and VA Loans require at least a two year waiting period after a chapter 7 and 12 months of satisfactory payments with a chapter 13 bankruptcy. USDA Loans require a three month waiting period after a chapter 7 or a year of making chapter 13 repayments. Conventional Loans have a longer waiting period. There is usually a four year waiting period after a chapter 7 and two year period after a chapter 13 discharge. Regardless of the type of loan you are seeking you must still pay the other qualifications that include income, creditworthiness, and other typical mortgage requirements.
he filing of a personal bankruptcy is not the end of your financial world. Due to the banking meltdown of 2008, it has once again become more difficult to obtain a mortgage for everyone, not just post-discharge debtors. To ease your path, I recommend, if possible, developing a relationship with a small local bank that can look at you as an individual and not a FICO score. You may have to work on it. You may not get their best rate, but your persistence will often result in a new mortgage for your new house.

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Apple is one of the most reputed brands in the world. If something goes wrong with their products, it is bound to hit the headlines. Recently, iPhone 6 touch disease, an issue affecting the touchscreen, came into the limelight. The same problem was found in its bigger sibling, iPhone 6 Plus. Now, Apple has decided that they will be fixing the affected device at a reduced service cost of $149 (USD).
What is this iPhone 6 touch disease?
As the name suggests, the issue affects the working of the display of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus variants. The name of the issue was first dubbed by iFixit. The issue involves a grey blinking area on the top of the screen which is followed by unresponsive touch.
According to Apple, the problem is not in the design but in the way the people handle their phones. That is right, Apple has clearly denied that it is a manufacturing defect. Rather, they said that the iPhone 6 touch disease arises due to repeated drops on a hard surface. They believe that if you drop your device and later incur more pressure on it.
Yep, Apple is blaming your poor handling as the root cause of the iPhone 6 touch disease. Apple, however, has agreed to fix your troublesome iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. The repairs will set you back by $149. If you want to get your iPhone 6 or 6 Plus at this price, your phone should not have cracked or damaged display and should be working.
iPhone 6 touch disease sorted out?
You must be thinking that if Apple is offering a fix, that will suffice, isn’t it? If you go by the words of iFixit, merely changing the display will not change anything as iPhone 6 touch disease will make a comeback.
They have quoted repair experts who are of the view that root cause of the problem is not the display. They believe that the problem is in Touch IC chips or logic boards. These are the chips which convert your touch into processable information.
iFixit said that the stress on the phone cause the Touch IC chips connection with the motherboard to be affected and that causes the problem. They also added that they have seen the problem in phones that have never been dropped which contradicts Apple’s claims.
A lawsuit was filed by Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus owners alleging a design defect in the phones back in August. Apple has agreed to reimburse everyone who has got their iPhone 6 series phone repaired earlier for the same problem. You will be titled to the reimbursement only if you got the repairs from Apple or an Apple authorised service centre.
This means that if you spent $300 on the repairs earlier, Apple will pay you the difference between the original cost and the new ($149) cost i.e. $151. Apple says that it has started reaching out the people who got such repairs done to initiate the reimbursement process.
If you are one of them then you should probably contact Apple in order to get your reimbursement. That is it. Stay tuned for more updates on iPhone 6 touch disease.


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Las Vegas-based casino operator MGM Resorts International announced on Monday the appointment of Aaron Fischer (pictured) as senior vice president of corporate development.
The company said Mr Fischer would “assist in the development and strategic planning of integrated resorts in North America and Asia”. He will work from the MGM Resorts offices in Hong Kong, the firm said.
Mr Fischer was head of consumer and gaming research at CLSA, a brokerage and investment group based in Hong Kong. During his 17 years as an equity analyst he specialised in emerging gaming markets – including Macau and Japan – and the global luxury goods sector.
“We are very excited to have Aaron on our team,” said Jim Murren, chairman and chief executive of MGM Resorts. “He is uniquely qualified to help MGM Resorts International access potential market opportunities domestically and particularly in Asia,” Mr Murren added.
The MGM Resorts CEO said earlier this month that the company is willing to invest up to US$9.5 billion in Japan if casino gambling is legalised there. MGM Resorts is the parent company of Macau-based MGM China Holdings Ltd.
Commenting on the appointment, MGM Resorts president Bill Hornbuckle said: “We see the addition of his [Mr Fischer’s] insights and unique background in research, finance and the Asian gaming industry to be of great benefit as we continue to build our global strategy.”
Aug 19, 2022Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said on Friday that it is resuming promotion of Macau as a travel destination, targeting mainland Chinese consumers. Its new campaign starts this month and runs...
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Nathan "Bodie" Barksdale, the former Baltimore gangster who inspired characters in the HBO series The Wire, has died in a federal medical prison in North Carolina. He was 54. He was shot more than 20 times in his life and had to have his right leg amputated below the knee while running a heroin-dealing operation in Baltimore in the 1980s, but he died of natural causes on Saturday after a period of illness, a rep for the Baltimore City Health Department tells CNN. In a 2010 documentary on Barksdale's life, a narrator calls the ex-gangster "a magnet for violence" and "one of the most notorious and resilient gangster drug kingpins Baltimore has ever seen," per the Baltimore Sun.
In 1985, he was convicted of torturing three people and sentenced to 15 years in prison. He later assisted an anti-violence program in Baltimore but was arrested again in 2014. He told a judge he was addicted to heroin and running a scam to get access to the drug. He was sentenced to four more years behind bars. "There are some anecdotal connections between his story and a multitude of characters," The Wire creator David Simon said in 2014. "We mangled street and given names throughout The Wire so that it was a general shoutout to the Westside players. But there is nothing that corresponds to a specific character." Characters on the show included drug kingpin Avon Barksdale and dealer "Bodie" Broadus. (Read more Baltimore stories.)


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Minnie Dlamini Jones is officially a momma bear and that means that her beautiful belly bump is gone. While nothing can compare to holding her baby boy in her arms, every momma knows that there are times where you miss your bump.
Being one of the most gorgeous celebs in Mzansi, Minnie made for the most beautiful pregnant woman. The way this woman carried was just picture-perfect and the envy of all other pregnant women who can hardly fit their feet into their shoes.
Minnie took every opportunity she could to dress her bump to perfection and show it off. Minnie felt no need to drape it, she showed it off with pride. Gone are the days where women had to wear oversized clothing while pregnant. Nowadays you extenuate that bump with pride and Minnie did just that.
Bidding farewell to her bump, Briefly.co.za takes a look at some of the beautiful outfits Minnie wore whilst pregnant. Minnie really did glow!
Briefly.co.za recently reported that Minnie Dlamini Jones has taken to social media to let the world know that her bundle of joy has arrived. The excited media personality posted a photo of her beautiful baby boy to her Instagram account.
Minnie captioned the picture: "Our King has arrived. Welcome, Netha Makhosini Jones."
The gorgeous picture of the newborn left Minnie's followers feeling excited and broody, coming out with all sorts of congratulatory messages. Both fans and fellow celebrities flooded her comment section with kind words.
It was also reported that Minnie Dlamini-Jones was getting ready to welcome her baby boy into the world and she kept Mzansi in the loop. Minnie is done with baba’s nursery and decided to give fans a sneak peek.
One of the most exciting bits about baby, before they arrive, is doing their room. Minnie has been waiting for this moment and is only giving her little prince the very best.
Taking to social media, Minnie gave her followers a glimpse of the baby’s nursery. She just couldn’t wait for her little man to arrive, and now her precious little baby boy is finally here.
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This week has seen a lot of accidents, celebrations and updates on shows from TV town. Rohit Shetty finished shooting for Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 in Bulgaria and posted a video on Instagram announcing the same. The director and reality show host will begin working on his next cop drama, Sooryavanshi now. Ashnoor Kaur, who plays the role of Mini in Patiala Babes, met with an accident on the sets of the show and hurt her nose and legs. But the actress resumed shooting quickly. Mythological drama, Ram Siya Ke Luv Kush has been banned in certain parts of Punjab for hurting the sentiments of the Valmiki community.
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Mahhi Vij, who recently gave birth to a daughter, was spotted outside the hospital with Jay as she got discharged. The couple are over the moon and even asked fans to suggest names that start with an M or T. The actor also resumed working almost immediately after Mahhi got discharged from the hospital.
Rohit Shetty wraps up shoot for Khatron Ke Khiladi 10
It was reported a couple of days back that Karan Patel, Karishma Tanna and Balraj Sayal have become the top 3 finalists of the show. Rohit posted a video on the last day of the shoot announcing the wrap up and also said that he will begin shooting for Sooryavanshi soon.
Kiku Sharda’s hotel bill
Kiku Sharda was recently holidaying in Bali and posted a photo of the bill he received for tea and cappuccino. He wrote, “My bill for 1 cappuccino and 1 tea is 78,650/- ,,,,,,, but I am not complaining as I am in Bali , Indonesia and this amount in their currency converts to ₹ 400/- in Indian currency” and left fans in splits.
Ashnoor Kaur hurts herself while shooting
The actress who plays the role of Mini in Patiala Babes, slipped and fell down a couple of stairs. She told IANS, “The accident happened in such a jiffy that I didn't realise anything for minutes. I tumbled down a lot of stairs and hurt my nose and legs. However, I feel the show must go on. Mishaps are a part of life. (I) Can't stop the show for that.”
Ram Siya Ke Luv Kush banned in certain regions of Punjab
The mythological drama has apparently hurt the sentiments of the Valmiki community and has been banned in certain regions of Punjab for a month. An order by Jalandhar’s district magistrate read, “There is a large population of SC/Valmiki community in this District and resentment is prevailing among them over the issue of screening of this serial. The leaders of the community are alleging that the serial is showings T wrong facts about Bhagwan Valmik Ji and it is hurting their religious sentiments. They have also submitted a memorandum demanding action against the TV channel and the persons responsible for distorting the history of Valmiki Ramayan.”
Stay tuned with us for more updates.


KATHMANDU, Sept 10: Vice President of Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Fatima Sumar, who is on a four-day visit to Nepal, has intensified meetings with top leaders of various political parties.
Sumar reached Khumaltar on Friday morning to meet CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal. Sources said Sumar discussed in detail about the MCC agreement and clarified some of the provisions in the MCC agreement deemed controversial in Nepal.
On Thursday, Sumar also met Madhav Kumar Nepal, Chairperson of the CPN (Unified Socialist) Madhav Kumar Nepal, Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) Chairman Upendra Yadav and the party’s Federal Council Chairman Dr Baburam Bhattarai. She also held a meeting with CPN-UML Chairman K P Oli.
Vice President Sumar is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and Finance Minister Janardan Sharma later today.


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Executive Councilor Raymond Burton, fighting cancer, will not seek reelectionBy DOUG ALDEN
New Hampshire Union Leader
October 27. 2013 7:33PM
Executive Councilor Raymond S. Burton says his cancer has returned and he will not seek re-election next year.
Burton issued a statement Sunday saying he has been in and out of the hospital for treatment recently and plans to return to his home in Bath to rest. He plans to fulfill his terms on both the Executive Council and Grafton County Commission, which run through 2014.
Burton has served as executive councilor for most of the northern half of the state for 35 years.
"I wish to thank my fellow residents of New Hampshire for giving me the privilege to serve them," Burton said in his statement. "All decisions and matters addressed were always in the best intention to see our state succeed. I am honored to have been allowed to serve and work to make a difference in the Granite State."
Burton, 74, underwent chemotherapy for kidney cancer in February and March. He said in April that scans showed no signs of cancer around his kidney and he planned to run for re-election in 2014 and again in 2016.
Concerns about his health resurfaced this month when Burton, who rarely missed a meeting, participated by phone during the Executive Council meeting Oct. 16.
In a statement distributed Sunday by B.J. Perry, a veteran within the state GOP and advisor to the councilor, Burton confirmed that his cancer had returned.
"I've had the privilege of working for nearly four years with Councilor Burton," Perry told the New Hampshire Union Leader on Sunday. "In that time I've worked very hard to try to work as hard as he has in doing everything. Today was probably the toughest statement I've ever had to send out for him."
First elected to the Executive Council in 1976, Burton is known throughout the state and well beyond the vast area of Council District 1, which extends from the Canadian border to the Lakes Region and west to the Claremont area and Upper Valley.
"Public service is a labor of love for Councilor Burton, who has established an unmatched record of achievement," U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte said in a statement. "I am deeply saddened by his announcement. No one has fought harder for his constituents than Ray, who has been a passionate and tireless voice for the North Country for decades."
Ayotte said she worked closely with Burton and grew to know him well during her years as attorney general.
"He always did his homework, always asked tough questions and carried in his heart the best interests of his district and our state," the Republican said in a statement.
Former Gov. John H. Sununu also issued a statement shortly after Burton's announcement, asking all New Hampshire residents to keep the state's longest-serving elected official in their thoughts and prayers.
"I was always impressed with his dedication and deep commitment to his constituents," said Sununu, who served three terms as governor. "No one has done more to stand up for the North Country than Ray, and his institutional knowledge and bipartisan leadership will be missed on the Executive Council."
Current Gov. Maggie Hassan also issued a statement thanking Burton for his decades of "unmatched" public service to the state.
"I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside Councilor Burton and I deeply appreciate his invaluable knowledge and deep commitment to the Granite State," Hassan said.
Burton lost only one bid for re-election to the Executive Council, in 1978. He regained his seat in the 1980 campaign and has served on the state council ever since, picking up the nickname "Burton for Certain."
Burton established his reputation and a personal connection with his constituents by attending most any event he could. Even during his chemotherapy, Burton had someone represent him when his health wouldn't allow it.
"Every event I get an invitation to is covered," Burton said in April.
Jennifer Horn, chairwoman of the state GOP, said it was difficult to imagine an Executive Council without Ray Burton.
"There will never be another public servant like Councilor Ray Burton," Horn said. "He is simply irreplaceable and his difficult decision is an enormous loss for our state. New Hampshire is thankful for his outstanding service and our thoughts and prayers are with him during these trying times."
Democratic Congresswoman Annie Kuster described Burton as "a fixture of governance and service in New Hampshire since I was a young girl." "Ray's kindness, compassion, and commitment will set the bar for generations of public servants to come," Kuster said in a written statement. "We send our deep appreciation and abiding affection to Ray. Our thoughts and prayers join thousands more across the state, wishing him well in his recovery."email@example.com


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Add the iconic flavor of OLD BAY® Seasoning to homemade Sriracha BBQ Sauce. Delicious on grilled chicken, shrimp, pork and ribs.
Mix all ingredients in medium saucepan. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.
Spoon mixture into blender container; cover. Blend on medium speed 2 minutes or until smooth. (Or use a stick blender to puree the mixture in the saucepan.) Strain through sieve to remove seeds.
• Fresno chilies are similar in size to the jalapeño. When green they have a mild heat level. As they ripen and turn red, they become hotter. If unavailable, substitute jalapeño or serrano chilies.
• Chilies contain capsaicin which can burn your skin. After chopping chilies, wash hands and cutting board thoroughly with warm soapy water. Or wear rubber gloves when handling the chilies.
• For less heat in the BBQ Sauce, remove seeds from the chilies before chopping.