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|"Need Your Love So Bad"|
|Single by Little Willie John|
|B-side||"Home at Last"|
|Format||10" 78 rpm single|
|Recorded||New York City, September 28, 1955|
|Label||King (Cat. no. 4841)|
|Songwriter(s)||Mertis John Jr.|
"Need Your Love So Bad", sometimes known as "I Need Your Love So Bad", is a blues song first published and recorded by Little Willie John in 1955. It was written by Mertis John Jr., Little Willie John's older brother.
The first recording of the song was by Mertis John's younger brother, Little Willie John, and was released by King Records. Willie John's single achieved No. 5 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1956 and the B-side "Home at Last" reached No. 6 in the same chart. While using the AABA form and a harmonic layout typical for the R&B ballad, "Need Your Love So Bad" has been described as "A tightly wound and intense plea for love, [...] quite different from the usual R&B ballad fare".
The songwriting credit has often been incorrectly attributed to Little Willie John. An example of this is the 1969 Fleetwood Mac album The Pious Bird of Good Omen, on which the original label gave the credit to Little Willie John. The performing rights organisation BMI credits the song to both John brothers.
Little Willie John's version of the song was used in the soundtrack to the film Wonder Boys in 2000. The song has also appeared on various compilation albums, such as The Very Best of Little Willie John, released in 2001 by Collectables Records as a CD.
Recordings by other artists
- Fleetwood Mac subsequently released a cover of the song as a single, which reached No. 31 in the UK Singles Chart in August 1968, and No. 12 in The Netherlands. The song was reissued in the United Kingdom in 1973 as a double A-sided single with the re-release of "Albatross". This re-release was part of a CBS Records series entitled "Hall of Fame Hits". It went to number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
- Gary Moore included the song on Blues for Greeny (1995), a tribute album to Peter Green. This version was also released as a single in June 1995, reaching No. 48 in the UK Singles Chart.
- "Little Willie John, Need Your Love So Bad by Mertis John". Allmusic.com. Retrieved March 20, 2002.
- "Little Willie John by Richard Tapp". Acerecords.co.uk. Archived from the original on September 23, 2006. Retrieved March 20, 2010.
- "Soul Greats, Mable John". Supersoulsisters.com. Retrieved January 3, 2010.
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942–2004. Record Research. p. 228.
- Appen, Ralf von / Frei-Hauenschild, Markus "AABA, Refrain, Chorus, Bridge, Prechorus — Song Forms and their Historical Development". In: Samples. Online Publikationen der Gesellschaft für Popularmusikforschung/German Society for Popular Music Studies e.V. Ed. by Ralf von Appen, André Doehring and Thomas Phleps. Vol. 13 (2015), p. 31, 35.
- Grendysa, Peter A. (1993). Fever: The Best of Little Willie John (liner notes). Rhino Records. p. 1. R2 71511.
- Ron Wynn. "Fever: The Best of Little Willie John - Little Willie John - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
- Rsindex.pictures-hosting.com Archived December 22, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- "Entry for Need Your Love So Bad, BMI". Repertoire.bmi.com. Archived from the original on January 30, 2016.
- "The AFI Catalog of Feature Films: Wonder Boys". Afi.com. Retrieved March 19, 2010.
- "The Very Best of Little Willie John". Allmusic.com. Retrieved March 20, 2010.
- Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 205. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- OFFICIAL SINGLES CHART: NEED YOUR LOVE SO BAD (Full Official Chart History) Official Charts (Home of the Official UK Top 40 Charts)

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Tailored, Slim Fit.
Sits perfectly on the shoulder, chest & then tapers along the waist which gives a slim appearance.
Little things that matter.
Prevents the neck from going out of shape after a couple a washes, which mean a longer lasting t-shirt.
It would take a special effort you anyone to look bad in them.
The rest is just noise.

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EV Readiness Plan
In September 2011, Clean Fuels Ohio was awarded $500,000, one of sixteen grants nationwide, under the US Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Community Readiness and Planning for Plug-In Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure program to conduct a study that would result in an electric vehicle readiness plan for the State of Ohio. The EV Readiness Plan for Ohio is the culmination of over two years of collaborative work of a large coalition, led by Clean Fuels Ohio, that has grown to over 200 stakeholders including all major electric utilities, state agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, automobile manufacturers, industry representatives, local governments, universities and research firms. These stakeholders have been assembled to provide work, support, technical information and feedback necessary to complete a detailed statewide EV and EVSE readiness plan and supporting resources. The stakeholder group determined that the two primary priorities of the statewide plan were (1) infrastructure planning, and (2) education and outreach.
Recommendations from the Study
1. Prepare municipalities to enable a proactive approach to permitting. Focus funding and advocacy efforts on the communities predicted to have the highest number of early EV owners. Share the outcomes statewide to benefit all communities.
2. Modernize the utility grid. Utilities should maximize planning opportunities over the next decade before EV ownership is widespread. The dawn of a new technology is a prime opportunity to examine transformer capacity and modernize the system.
3. Identify likely consumers statewide. Replicate the demographic analysis and EV adoption projections in this report for other Ohio MSAs including Cincinnati, Akron, Toledo, and Dayton, which will help prepare municipalities and support the utilities’ need for information relevant to their infrastructure.
4. Site charging stations strategically. Thoughtful and purposeful placement of charging stations within metro areas and across the state will encourage greater and faster EV adoption. Haphazard or unplanned deployment of charging stations could have the opposite effect, creating a chaotic approach that will deter an uninformed public wary to test a new technology.
5. Commission a statewide economic impact study of the EV market in Ohio. Early indicators in this report demonstrate that electric vehicles can be a tremendous asset to Ohio’s economic engine. A study focused on the economic impact and potential of electric vehicles could further refine the goals introduced in this report, and enable policy makers to create an environment welcoming to EVs and their statewide impact.
6. Educate consumers on the true costs and benefits of EVs. The results of the marketing study clearly demonstrate that while Ohioans are aware of electric vehicles, they are unaware of their competitive total cost and other benefits. Once consumers experience these vehicles and are provided tangible performance statistics, it is likely that more consumers will choose EVs for their next car.
7. Incentivize EV ownership. The State of Ohio and its utilities are alone among the five neighboring states in not providing any tax incentives, grants or rebates within the EV sphere – for vehicle purchase, manufacturing, research or equipment – meaning the state is not taking advantage of the job-creating engine that EVs and their supporting infrastructure can be. To demonstrate leadership and attract the robust resources that accompany EVs, the state must bolster its offerings or risk losing growth opportunities to neighboring states with policies and incentives that encourage EV adoption.
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LEE Westwood was involved in a mid-air emergency on Sunday, just days before he began his challenge for a major at the Masters in Augusta.
The Worksop golfer was in a private jet flying from Houston to Augusta with manager Chubby Chandler and fellow European Ryder Cup star Ross Fisher.
But as the plane approached the airport a small fire broke out in the cockpit, forcing the pilots to don their masks and make a rapid landing back to George HW Bush International Airport.
The plane landed safely and no-one was injured, but Westwood admitted seeing the smoke inside the plane had left him extremely worried.
“We took off, got about I guess three or four minutes in the air, and there was some smoke in the cabin, so the pilots donned the gas masks or whatever, oxygen masks, and turned it around fairly quickly; quicker than you would do normally and brought it down fast and once they got everything comfortable for them I guess, they just landed and we got the fire rescue guard of honor back to the handling agent,” he said.
“It was a bit nervy for three or four minutes. But not as drama-filled as some would have you make out; if you read the Sun, you would think we were on fire and landing like Memphis Belle or something like that.”
“I tell you on the next flight I had a very large double vodka.”
The group resumed their journey later on Sunday night and Westwood was able to continue his preparations.
He added: “That happened to me once before, in Switzerland, because the landing gear hadn’t come down properly.”
“I was having a bit of a chuckle about it afterwards because I’d come off the 18th green steaming after ripping the ball all day and then sticking my ball in the water on 18.”


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Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care
Billings, MT, USA
Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2024
Location: Greater Good Health
Position: Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care
Who is Greater Good Health?
Across the United States, the 65+ population continues to increase rapidly while the number of physicians focused on primary care is declining significantly. In fact, it is expected that the shortage of PCPs will reach over 120,000 by 2030. To meet the needs of an aging population and combat declining access to care, Greater Good Health is opening three nurse practitioner-led primary care clinics in Montana. Our clinics will be serving the communities of Billings, Great Falls, and Missoula.
Our mission is to expand access to whole-person, value-based primary care for Medicare beneficiaries through a Nurse Practitioner-led care model. In Montana, we have an incredible opportunity to address significant healthcare access concerns and support seniors desperately in need of senior-focused, preventive care. To be successful in opening our clinics in Montana, we’re seeking individuals that are energetic, friendly, and passionate about delivering the best experience to our senior population to help us achieve our mission. We can't wait to meet you!
What will you do as a Nurse Practitioner?
The Nurse Practitioner will lead patient care for GGH’s primary care clinic in Great Falls Montana opening in late Fall 2023. The role will be responsible for delivering an exceptional patient experience by working closely with the care team to provide holistic, high touch, coordinated care for a panel of senior patients. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for managing a patient panel, supported by Medical Assistants, Patient Liaison, Front Office Coordinator, Clinic Administrator, Medical Director, and additional teammates as we grow.
- Provides full scope of primary care services including well acute, and chronic condition management.
- Manages patient panels and "quarterbacks" patient care with patient’s care team to deliver high-touch, high-quality care.
- Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients to drive clinical quality and safety.
- Promotes continuous improvement and nurtures growth.
- Promotes and supports a premier Patient and Teammate Experience.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Active FNP or AGNP license in the state of Montana (Required)
- CPR/BLS Certification (Required)
- Prescriptive Authority by the MT state board of Nursing or Medical Examiners and DEA License (Required)
- Practice in Primary Care and independent patient care 5+ years (Required)
- Valid Montana Driver’s License (Required)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (Required)
What’s in it for you here at Greater Good Health?
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid parental leave
- 401K program
- Wellness Resources - Calm App, JOON benefit, Quarterly Wellness Events
- Greater Good Health Institute – in-house AANP accredited CE trainings [up to 35 hours in your first year with GGH], and ongoing professional development
- Mentorship Program
- Partnership Program
Email your resume to firstname.lastname@example.org
Please note this position is posted on behalf of our partner practices. This individual will be working at the specific practice that is mentioned in the above details and will not be a direct employee of Aledade, Inc. so will therefore not be eligible for the benefits available to Aledade employees.

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The invention of card games has been a vital impact on the whole human society. The card games have a history that emerged from the late Imperial China to the modern world. Even today it’s has proved its popularity as being placed at the number 1 position in the most selling toys. As in every country in India too it has a crucial impact. Being the neighboring country to China India has well known reputation in its card game craze. There are a wide variety of card games that are available for us, but only a few are favorites though! Why do you think card games are so popular and entertaining? It’s because of its uniqueness and fun element. It’s a game that can only be played in a group. The more people the more fun you have. Here are a few of my favorites and top card games in India:
Most of us usually misjudge this game to teen Patti. This is actually an extension to the game required three to six players. The dealer distributes six cards each to each player. Each player without looking at them arranges his cards in three different sets. Three in the first set, two in the second set (Imagine One) and one in the last set. Now without looking at your cards you have to take a guess and declare to others which cards is the best to complete their sequence. The player with best set wins the game.
#2. TEEN PATTI
From the name itself the player gets three cards. The dealer arranges two sets of three cards in the middle. Two cards will be closed and one card will be open. The two cards of each set that were open are considered as joker. The one with highest ranked combination wins the game. Bidding is also permitted during the game. This is a really famous game among the Indian society. This has been an active member in family reunions, parties etc.
#3. PLUM CARDS
This is the only game in India that stands apart from the traditional card games and yet a unique element in parties. Plum Cards is the perfect ice-breaker for dull and dry parties/gatherings and for friends/family to spend some quality time together. This naughty, witty card game will open the gates to unlimited fun and excitement for the young at heart party animals. In fact, Plum Cards will make you so addicted that you will not be able to wait to invite more friends to play. Loaded with interesting imagination, this game will make you roll with laughter, cause your adrenaline to rush with excitement or make you blush a shade red in embarrassment! As being in the spot light let me discuss how to play this wonderful game.
- There are two sets of cards a Red deck and a yellow deck. The red deck contains questions and the yellow deck contains answers.
- Distribute 9 Yellow Answer cards to each player; stack the remaining face down.
- Stack the Red Question cards facing down.
- Player 1 selects the top card from Red stack and reads aloud the question.
- Other players handover their answers to Player 1, maintaining anonymity at all times.
- Player 1 reads aloud each answer, selects his favorite as winner of the round, and discards the other answer cards; Winner is awarded the Red question card.
- Next round – The Winner selects the new question card from Red stack; Players replenish their yellow cards to maintain 9 cards at all times.
- Player with maximum red cards at the end wins the game.
This set of cards is the new buzz in the market. Both young and adults enjoy this game equally.
This is one among the most played games using cards and definitely the favorites of all cards lovers. It is mostly played by four people. Ten cards are distributed to each of the players and the rest are kept at the center of the table. A player needs to make three sets in order to take the money in the bank. Each player has to draw cards from the center of the table to make a complete set. Whoever makes the three sets first wins?
These were only a few among the massive collection of card games available to us. Playing cards can improve the IQ level of a human and strengthens the problem solving skills of one. This can also help in having a family time together and keeps the bonds stronger.
You might have been well aware of the name solitaire but I bet you haven’t heard its other name ‘Patience’. This is the only card game which you can play solo or in a head to head game. The game is based on manipulating a layout of cards with a goal of sorting them up. Though this is a card game, it got its fame from the Windows OS platform.
Blackjack or 21 is a well-known card game for casino lovers. The objective is to beat the dealer by getting 21 points on the first two cards. Scoring higher than 21 will result in losing called a bust. But you can win the game by scoring a 21 or less if the dealer busts.
Well poker is one of the most played betting card games. The combination of the cards stacked by the player decides the winner. Each player will be given a certain amount of cards. They can start betting on these cards if they think they have the highest combination. If he/she feels the hand is low, he/she can fold and quit the game. The game ends when a player demands to see the remaining hands. The winner is decided by the highest points acquired.
Card games have been with us for more than a decade. Still the demand for this genre of games never loses. The dual nature of the card games has also been a catchy fact for its tempting nature. Being both educational and entertaining the card games stands out apart from all the other games available in the market now.

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The state-backed China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, known as "The Big Fund", will cut holdings in Hunan Goke Microelectronics Co., Ltd by no more than 3.64 million shares, or no more than 2% stake, within six months, according to a company filing to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
As of January 10th, the Big Fund's holdings in Goke stood at 22.7 million shares, or 12.62% of the . . .
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- Published: 20 July 2022
GN chats with Jeff Park, Seagate’s Country Manager, ANZ about the challenges and benefits of smart cities.
GN: We hear a lot about smart cities – why the fuss?
JP: A smart city integrates digital technologies into its networks, services and infrastructure and solves city problems. It connects information and communication devices and uses data to enhance city residents’ lives. The main goal of smart cities is to create efficiencies, improve sustainability, create economic development and enhance overall quality-of-life factors for the residents.
As great as it sounds, however, the holistic end-to-end networked smart cities are not here yet. First, deriving value from a smart city depends on more than a network of connected IoT devices. Cities will need to be able to implement the infrastructure, systems and capabilities like AI to manage and help decipher the avalanche of data. Adding on to that, lacking storage infrastructure to accommodate the exponential increase in data capture from sensors and digital devices is one of the main challenge the cities face.
Despite slow development, the interest is growing. In fact, we have seen that many cities are already getting smarter, embracing the power of digital data to improve residents’ lives. The arrival of 5G, faster IoT connectivity and AI tools, have also seen assist the process of smart cities. With Covid-19 pandemic, it also given cities a push to rapidly progress in digitalisation.
While there are challenges to address in realising smart cities dream, there can be no denying that smart cities may not be so far away.
GN: Can you talk about the benefits of smart cities in terms of health and safety, mobility, and economic development?
JP: Smart cities are answering urban woes by collecting information from a variety of sensors to secure public safety, optimise utility efficiencies, improve traffic flow and safeguard residents from threats. It positively affects more quality-of-life dimensions, including social connectedness, civic participation, employment rates and cost of living.
Traffic congestion and roadway infrastructure are often the top struggles that growing metropolises face. A McKinsey Global Institute report recently found that metropolises using traffic sensors to improve traffic flow had the potential to reduce commutes by 15% to 20% and emergency response times by 20% to 35%. With the advent of rideshares and micro-transit options and intelligent traffic lights allow for optimised routes based on traffic patterns, these technologies can greatly reduce the number of cars on the road and overall congestion. Also, municipal camera can be used to detect an incident using video analytics or AI and send an alert to a monitoring or command center, allowing police officers to respond quickly.
Other positive outcomes include cutting the disease burden by 8% to 15%, reducing fatalities by 8% to 10% and slashing greenhouse gas emissions by 10% to 15%. Advanced IoT devices are being utilised to provide remote patient monitoring, providing real-time alerts to staff who can take action before the situation escalates to a crisis, helping to lower mortality rates. While smart meters allow for more frequent readings and home energy consumption tracking, providing families with information that can be used to make lifestyle adjustments to improve energy conservation, thereby making the cities more sustainable.
On economic development, housing and community engagement front, the platforms are becoming available to the public providing helpful information, such as roadblocks to steer away from and disturbances to be aware of and inviting incident reporting such as vandalism.
All in all, healthcare, transportation and local economies all benefit within smart cities by leveraging new sensors and data to improve efficiency and quality of services, making the cities more resourceful yet sustainable.
GN: What’s the role of data in enabling smart cities to thrive?
JP: While smart cities rely heavily on smart applications, IoT devices and technologies, the true value lies in aggregating and analysing data from disparate sources to deliver deeper insights and provide municipalities with a fuller picture of overall city operations. Data is the currency to enable smart cities.
Smart city leverages data to improve efficiency and quality of services, including city management, healthcare and transportation and become more responsive to their residents’ needs. The vast amount of data generated by the widely deployed induction and networking devices is an important foundation for AI and machine learning. Successfully obtaining and analysing these data is the key to improving smart cities. For instance, video cameras and IoT devices are increasingly smart cameras that can be incorporated onboard analytics and storage, which is critical for smart city applications such as traffic control and public safety.
Effectively storing, activating and moving the large amounts of data generated by these endpoints is vital to provide insights to the decision makers to improve livelihoods. Data storage, latency and reliability are the building blocks that allow cities to turn the data gathered from all the data sources into something actionable and of real benefit to the citizens. To realise that storage infrastructure needs to be deployed to accommodate an exponential increase in data capture from all sensors and digital devices.
GN: What are we talking about when we refer to ‘data sprawl’ and why is this an issue?
JP: Data sprawl is about the number of data centres and processing locations and how far data is spreading geographically. It is the increasing degree to which business data no longer resides in one location but is scattered across data centres and geographic locations.
Sprawl exists throughout various configurations – from endpoint devices through the edge and to the public and private cloud. It adds complexity to the challenges of managing data’s growth, movement and activation. How businesses cope with the increasing growth and sprawl of data will greatly impact their success moving forward.
One of the major factors leading to increased data sprawl is the expansion of data across multiple locations, from the cloud to the edge. When data sprawl, it results in silos, making it challenging to transform the data into insights, affecting the decision makers’ ability to extract total value from data and consequently grow revenue.
GN: What are the biggest challenges posed by the exponential increase in data capture?
JP: Smart cities are looking at mass data – data generated from traffic management, access control, public transportation and other smart applications. A smart city can generate 2.5PB of data each day, while autonomous cars generate and consume an estimated 4000 gigabytes of data every eight hours of driving. This data pool continues to grow along the way.
All this data is critical and needs to be collected, aggregated and stored for deep analysis that leads to the insights where cities can act upon to improve efficiency and the residents’ daily lives.
This creates several management challenges that stem from the complexities of storing and managing scattered data, most important of which is that storage infrastructure needs to be considered to accommodate the data.
The recent Rethink Data report found that only 32% of that enterprise data gets activated or put to use because capturing, storing and managing that deluge can be tricky. Additionally, with the unstructured data being generated at daunting speeds and distributed across many locations, it poses another challenge: data sprawl. Finally, as cities become better connected and collect more and more data, privacy and security questions arise, such as what data is being collected, how is it being used, who gets access to it and who monitors it?
GN: What are the biggest barriers to putting data to work?
JP: According to Seagate’s Rethink Data report, based on the IDC’s research, companies have stated five key challenges that they believe limit their ability to exploit the full potential of collected data
- Making collected data usable
- Managing the storage of collected data
- Ensuring that needed data is collected
- Ensuring the security of collected data
- Making the different silos of collected data available
GN: How can organisations manage data efficiently?
JP: Organisations often have a tendency to collect and dump data into large repositories. Collecting data is easy but intelligence is hard. Before we implement the steps to better manage data, we need to understand our own data. There are four main areas to look into for data management: data creation, storage, activation and movement.
Data creation considerations focus on when and where data originated. This can encompass everything from IoT devices feeding sporadic business-critical information from the edge to the constant stream of performance-monitoring data on the factory floor and anything in between.
Data storage focuses on the persistence, reliability and durability of data. The decisions here are centred around where and how data is stored. Data in motion strategies should aim for ease, speed, and cost efficiency.
Data activation involves examining how data is leveraged including when, where and how data should be stored and used. Often the data collected may be ignored and pushed aside leading to underutilisation, skewing the economics of storage toward middling or worse returns on investment. For smart city where it is all about data, it has to have the ability to capture the right data, identify it, store it where it is needed and provide it to decision makers in a usable way.
Finally, data movement. The policies here should be designed to avoid cloud vendor lock-in, and to keep specific datasets and mass data from being trapped in silos so that it can be freely accessed and moved as needed.
In short, to efficiently manage data across cloud, edge and endpoint environments, it requires a holistic visibility into data storage across on-premises and cloud architectures. It is important that every data management system can change to accommodate new data requirement by being agile and able to adapt to shifting business needs and emerging technical opportunities.
GN: Data loss due to human error, disasters or malicious activity is a constant threat. What’s the solution?
JP: Backup processes play an important role in ensuring data compliance, security and data governance. The 3-2-1 backup storage is a good step to start or revise a standard data backup policy. It should also be served as a baseline.
Today, standalone backups are being replaced by replication in multiple cloud locations. Organisations have also begun to move towards the cloud in their approach for disaster recovery – a trend that was accelerated by the pandemic. Unlike traditional disaster recovery, cloud disaster discovery allows organisations to achieve greater cost savings, better security and reliability in the wake of disaster.
Regardless of the disaster recovery approach, the key elements for consideration are:
- Reliability. Strong security is the foremost when looking to protect and save data. High data resiliency not only saves organisations from the risk of data loss caused by human error, equipment failure, malware, ransomware or natural disasters but also prevents interruptions to business continuity. This is especially critical for the smart city considering the data sensitivity and network breach’s potential ramifications. It enables organisations to build resilience and reduce vulnerability to data attacks while increasing productive data use.
- Scalability. With more data being created than ever before and more use cases to unlock value from data, it is important that every data management system can change to accommodate new data requirements. Data management and data architecture to support it must be agile and able to adapt to shifting business needs and emerging technologies. The freedom to migrate large volume of data within a predictable cost structure and the ability to store it longer should also be considered.
- Ease of access and downtime. Data backup should be secure, simple and efficient. An interoperable option with other software, hardware and services help ensure operation continuity during data loss from disasters or threats. It provides rapid data recovery and a speedy return to regular operations.
GN: How does Australia stack up against the rest of the world when it comes to smart cities? Looking into the crystal ball, what do you see as the future of the Australian smart city?
JP: The three essential elements of a smart city are connectivity, data and government involvement and Australia is making big meaningful strides.
Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne continue to be included in the top 20 list of the world’s smartest cities in the Smart City Index, an annual report conducted by the Institute for Management Development with Singapore University for Technology and Design (SUTD), has shown that the cities effort is being recognised on the world stage.
Australia has demonstrated a strong determination, but like many other cities and countries, the smart city development is still uneven and needs a lot more collaboration and coordination when it comes to how different platforms will be used and streamlined to collect, analyse, transfer and use data and information derived from that data.
While there are areas for improvement in realising smart cities, we can see that the country is entering a more actionable phase with plans and projects in place and increasing numbers of local government and private bodies now actively engaged in pilot projects.
Quelle/Source: Government News, 13.07.2022


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Stroud’s Passion for Wrestling
Finding a hobby so young and holding onto it for long can be rare, and hardly ever does it develop into a lifestyle. For a lot of people, it’s a struggle to find that passion.
For senior Will Stroud, that passion started in the second grade, and it was wrestling. Stroud has been wrestling for ten years now, and has had many experiences on the road.
Stroud’s mother, Sara Hess, was a professional wrestler; this got him fascinated in the sport. Folkstyle, the type of wrestling Stroud does, is much different than the type of professional wrestling his mother used to do.
“My mom motivates me to do the best that I can,” said Stroud.
During his junior year, Stroud believes he experienced his best match yet.
“At the Scottsburg invite, it was one of the hardest matches I’ve ever been in,” said Stroud. “I wrestled a kid from Crawford and went into overtime. My nose was destroyed and it wouldn’t stop bleeding, he ended up winning in overtime, but the kid was one of my friends and it was just a very good match.”
While in high school, Stroud has had his fair share of wins and loses, and a well deserved spot and memory at Regional.
“I went to Regional my freshman year and we were in the ticket round, which is the round that determines if you move onto Semi-State. I was winning by points and ended up in a bad position and the kid pinned me,” said Stroud. “It was alright and I could’ve definitely done better. I’m glad I had the experience.”
Stroud has to keep his mind clear while on the mat and focus on the opponent. Before stepping on the mat, he thinks about all of the matches he has lost and his late father, Josh Stroud, and how he loved to watch him wrestle.
For his senior year, Stroud did not have any specific goals.
“I had a good year this year, and it is definitely one of the most memorable,” said Stroud.
After graduation, Stroud plans to attend IUPUI in Indianapolis to study marketing and video production, as well as traveling.
Story by India Wong

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Low-carb diet is best for weight loss? Dr. Oz talks new study
A new comprehensive study on dieting is making headlines, one that could change how one approaches shedding pounds and keeping them off. Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” joins TODAY to weigh in on its findings, which show a low-carb diet could be most beneficial.
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Foods to help fight off colds this winter04:41
How to make low-carb chicken Parm meatballs with spaghetti squash03:39
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All the Bride and Grooms are stamped, coloured, cut out, edged with ink, embossed and sticky fixers stuck on the back, we are just waiting for the green card that I brought from several places that I know has left their shops but Mr Post Office wants to keep, fingers crossed it will arrive today.
I had a class using Dreamweaver stencils which was brilliant I will try and photo the card we made to show tomorrow. I brought a bauble stencil which will pretty much sort out some Christmas Cards but I think there will be a lot of glitter involved when I get round to making them.
We also popped down to The Art of Craft who a couple times a year sell other crafters unwanted stash, they take off a percentage which goes to the local charity, I did extremely well at Christmas and I didn't do too bad this time, there wasn't any really old Penny Black but I did manage to snap up a few stamps at half the price and half of them hadn't been used, OK I did buy a new one too.
I managed to make this card before I went away for the weekend it's using the Friday Sketchers Sketch this week and some Stampin' Up papers. I've used lots of punches here for the flowers, the leaves, the swirls, the heart border is Martha Stewart and the oval punches are Stampin' Up and the corners are a die cut. Not forgetting the sweet Hedgie which is Penny Black.
Look I've a couple of awards too this first one is from Fern whose cards get better everyday.
Another from Shirley aka Nannieflash who been busy with her Grandsons.
Someone has also asked about my copyright logo, basically I used Photoshop Element to reduced my images and to try and sharpen the image but it also lets me type over the top, I just use swirly script.
So I really behind on checking my blogs did try at Sis but it kept freezing and was so slow, first job to today is to try and catch up but this afternoon we're off to pick up MIL.

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Welcome To The Rossburn Municipality...
The Rossburn Municipality, and with it the townsite of Rossburn, the Rossman Lake Resort and Sunset Point development, is located in the Parkland Region, Manitoba. It is approximately 3.5 hours from Winnipeg and close to the border with Saskatchewan. Situated amongst rolling hills and farmland, adjacent to Riding Mountain National Park, Rossburn is a small town in a rural setting with a population of ~1.000.
... and welcome to Rossburn CDC's website!
Rossburn & District CDC thanks you for your interest in Rossburn. Rossburn CDC aims at promoting and enhancing economic and tourism development. We created this homepage to provide you with the information you need for either planning your vacation within the Rossburn municipality, or for starting your life as a (potential?) new resident in our community. If you have further questions, do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to help!
Everybody is welcome – be it as a newcomer to our community or as a visitor for a short (or longer) vacation in the area.
Living in Rossburn
From starting your life as a family to making it your retirement home, Rossburn is a great place to live for everyone. The charming small town offers affordable living with a welcoming community in a rural setting. Rossburn is a fully serviced town covering basic necessities complemented by a variety of wonderful businesses.
Rossburn is well worth a visit! Being located adjacent to Riding Mountain National Park amongst rolling hills, it offers a stunning setting for your next getaway. The variety of possible outdoor activities, nature and landscape, as well as a rich heritage to explore make Rossburn outstanding. Unquestionably, there is a lot to discover.
It is respectfully acknowledged that Rossburn & Area are on treaty 2 and 4 territory, the land and gathering place of the Anishinabeg long before settlers arrived. Consequently, the Rossburn & District Community Development Corporation acknowledges the harms of the past and present colonization. Accordingly, we commit to a meaningful partnership with our valued neighbors of Waywayseecappo (Waaweshicabo) First Nation in the spirit of truth and reconciliation.
Therefore, we encourage locals and visitors to the area to learn firsthand about the past and the experiences of the people through listening and talking directly to them. Additionally, Rossburn CDC recommends reading the book “Valley of the Birdtail” by Andrew Stobo Sniderman & Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii) telling local history.

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If you are here, it is because you were invited to participate in a "Case Study Interview". You and I can discuss everything here, including your experiences with hypnosis and your sessions, as well as give your feedback on anything you wish to talk about.
Your interaction with me, if you agree and authorize it, will be posted on my YouTube and Rumble channels. Additionally, it may be emailed and/or posted on my website as a Case Study of the Month.
Please click on the image to book the date and time, then choose "Case Study Interview" and you will be able to select the date and time. Just as you received a link to schedule your sessions, you will receive a link to sign in for the interview. The interview will be casual and fun. When it is ready, I will send you a link to review. Just that easy.
Some people like to see others experiencing what they themselves would like to experience so that they will feel comfortable. Furthermore, I have found that this process solidifies and expands the whole hypnosis experience.

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Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a significant global public health and economic burden. DR accounts for approximately 15–17% of all cases of total blindness in the USA and Europe. Telemedicine is a new intervention for DR screening, however, there is not enough evidence to support its cost-effectiveness. The aim of this study is to review the most recent published literature on economic evaluations of telemedicine in DR screening and summarize the evidence on the cost-effectiveness of this technology.
A systematic search of PubMed, Embase and Google Scholar for relevant articles published between January 2010 and January 2020. Studies were included if they met the following criteria: (1) recruited subjects with either type 1, type 2 diabetes (2) evaluated telemedicine technology (3) patients underwent primary screening for DR (4) compared a telemedicine-based intervention with standard care (5) performed an economic evaluation or provided sufficient data for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of the technology used.
Of 2238 articles screened, seven studies were included. Four of the studies were conducted in developed countries: The United States, Singapore and two studies in Canada. Three studies were conducted in developing countries: India, Brazil and South Africa. The patient populations in all studies were diabetic patients over the age of 18, previously not screened for DR. All seven studies used a telemedicine program which included capturing a retinal image and subsequently transmitting it to an ocular imaging center to assess the severity of DR. All studies compared telemedicine to a standard screening method for DR, including the option of no screening as standard of care. Although telemedicine requires initial and maintenance costs, it has the potential to provide significant cost savings by increasing patients’ working ability, increasing independent living ability, increasing quality of life and reducing travel costs.

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text: Guten Tag! Bonjour! Welcome to my homepage, I hope that you like it. This page, along with my other pages, deal with varied topics. One of the topics that I cover is the novel "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin. We had to do an English project on two of three books, we could choose between "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin, "The Scarlett Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and "A Farewell to Arms" by Ernest Hemingway. I put my paper on the web because I felt that it would help others in their search for information regarding the two books I chose. After I get my other project done, I will post that also. I will most likely do it on "The Scarlett Letter", but I'm not promising anything. Enjoy!

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6th September 2012
A report showing that 350,000 people in the UK become infected with the Toxoplasma parasite each year has raised new concerns about its risks and has prompted a rethink of the dangers posed by cats.
A link between serious mental disorders, including schizophrenia, and the parasite, which is spread by cats, was observed, but studies reported in 2009 and extended in 2011 by a team from the University of Leeds' Faculty of Biological Sciences led by Dr Glenn McConkey provided key genetic evidence that the parasite Toxoplasma gondii could change production of dopamine in the brain.
Disruption of dopamine regulation is believed to be involved in a number of human psychological issues.
The work helped trigger a Food Standards Agency (FSA) review of the threat posed by Toxoplasma that reported this week and attracted wide media interest.
The FSA's Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF) recommended further research into routes of Toxoplasma transmission and identification of risks of infection.
Toxoplasmosis is relatively common, with 10-20% of the UK population thought to carry the parasite as cysts. Most people with the parasite do not suffer apparent health problems. However, the impact on high risk groups including unborn children and people with immune deficiencies means that Toxoplasma ranks second among food pathogens in terms of its impact on public health.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer found in American women. About 200,000 women a year get breast cancer and nearly 40,000 die annually, the CDC reports. About 11% of women who get breast cancer are younger than 45 years of age, and when the cancer is found, it’s often in an advanced stage and therefore, more difficult to treat.
Getting screened via mammogram or thermography (for women too young to have a mammogram), is vital in order to catch breast cancer at an early stage, especially for those at risk due to family members having experienced the disease and for women over 50,. Women should also consistently check themselves, preferably once a month.
Studies on Abortion and Breast Cancer
For years, the debate about abortion being linked to breast cancer has raged. Although there are studies that show there is not a link, there are many studies which show there is – including a meta-analysis published in the February 2014 issue of Cancer Causes & Control. These findings are based on studies done on women in China, a country where induced abortion is extremely common due to its “one-child law.” Professor Jack Scarisbrick of England said of this study, “Historically Chinese women have had less breast cancer than Western women, but the incidence of the disease has risen ‘at an alarming rate’ over the last two decades. It is an authoritative piece of research which cannot be ignored. Indeed with over 50 studies showing a positive link between abortion and breast cancer, it is incumbent on the medical community to act now in the interest of women by taking this issue seriously.”
A blog post by CompassCare of Rochester, NY, states, “This study and many more show a 44% relative risk increase of breast cancer after one abortion and a 76% risk increase after two or more!”
Investigate for Yourself and Protect Yourself
Here’s a link to a listing of various studies conducted during the past 50 years regarding the issue of abortion and breast cancer, including those that show a correlation between the two and those that do not.
The Breast Cancer Institute published some Fact Sheets regarding the potential link between abortion and breast cancer, including the physiological reasoning behind that determination: http://www.bcpinstitute.org/FactSheets/FS-INTROD-ABC-LINK.pdf
Here are some YouTube videos links which provide information from Dr. Joel Brind, a professor of human biology and endocrinology, on this topic:
If you’re a woman who is considering abortion, you owe it to yourself not only to be screened for breast cancer this month, but also to investigate on your own the potential risk for the disease after having an induced abortion.
This month’s recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an appropriate time to consider the possible link between abortion and breast cancer as well to remember to take this disease seriously – cancer kills, and breast cancer kills many women, young and old, every year. Take the time to learn more in order to protect yourself better.


This article has been updated to reflect a corrected timeline of the closure of the Capitol grounds.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas State Preservation Board (SPB) says the Capitol grounds is reopening Wednesday while the Capitol building will remain closed.
SPB said they are working with other agencies to reopen the grounds to the public from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The SPB closed access to Capitol back in March in hopes of reducing the exposure to COVID-19.
The grounds were closed at the end of May following protests which in injury to Texas Department of Public Safety personnel, destruction of state property and damage to the Capitol building, according to SPB officials.
The State Preservation Board was established in 1983 during the 68th Legislature for preserving and maintaining the Texas Capitol, the Governor’s Mansion, the General Land Office Building, the Texas State Cemetery and operates the Bullock Texas State History Museum.


A Strategic Framework for E-Democracy Development
Published at International Conference on e-Learning, e-Business, Enterprise Information Systems, e-Government, & Outsourcing proceeding.
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The Nigerian e-Government Strategies (NeGST): A Strategic Approach to Poverty Eradication in Nigeria.
An Empirical Evaluation of the Effects of Gender Differences and Self-efficacy on Ebanking Adoption in Nigeria: A Modified Technology Acceptance Model.
Improving Medical Rule-Based Expert Systems Comprehensibility: Fuzzy Association Rule Mining Approach.


At a June 14 meeting of Houston City Council, the governing body agreed to an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Flood Control District to go toward the design and construction of 24 flood mitigation projects throughout the city.
Houston approves agreement with Harris County for 24 flood mitigation projects
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On December 17th, the Murder In The Afternoon Book Club will be celebrating the holidays during our discussion. We’re bringing snacks as well as our opinions this time. I’m planning on making my Golden Grahams s’mores. we will also be joined by Mark Pryor, author of Blood Promise, the book we will be discussing.
Blood Promise is the third book to feature Hugo Marston, head of security for our embassy in Paris. He is assigned to protect a U.S. senator brokering a treaty at a country chateau. After some odd occurrences, the senator disappears. Hugo finds his search tied to an antique sailor’s box and a secret that goes as far back as The French Revolution.
Come join us on BookPeople’s third floor, Monday, December 17th, at 1PM. You’ll meet some great people and a great writer. The book is 10% off for those planning to participate.

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It’s getting increasingly harder to not be sad or angry all the time. Happiness feels like a mask I’m wearing. It’s like its someone else living through me; someone who is happy, someone who believes in what they say, someone who is capable of being loved.
I don’t know how I feel anymore. I don’t understand why I can’t just leave. I don’t get it. I know you don’t have the answers cause if you did you would tell me. But you’re not even real are you Alice?
Perhaps I just need to accept that this is my life now. Accept the fact that I’m just a shell of a person. Accept that happiness is just not what I’m meant for. I sound so dramatic. I guess I’m exaggerating a bit. Honestly I don’t know anymore.
Anyway, I’m angry and I’m sad because I thought I had a way out but the door closed right in front of me. And what did I do? I smiled. I said “I’m happy for you.” I swallowed the knot in my throat and just kept moving. Because that’s all I know how to do. Fake a smile, say what’s expected of me, and do the next thing. I’m running out of next things to do.
I’ll talk to you soon. I gotta get back to work.


Known for making wild sexual charges against many celebrities, Sri Reddy recently bagged a role in Raghava Lawrence’s upcoming film.
And now, she has posted something sensational once again. “One more big celebrity is there in nadiagar sangam,who harrassed heroines including side actresses for sexual favours.. in front of media he is talking very clever,i saw today..” she said.
Sri Reddy added: “But remember mr.fake perfect,I wl not leave you..I know your size nd color too..i wl prove to media also nd to the lawyers also..i hv pakka proof..”
“U do what you can do..u gave money too to few women after u slept forcibly,do u think u are ruling Tamil film industry & nadiagarsangam &producer council??how much u r earning through this producer council few people met and told to me..chi chi paaapam da..”
“Get marry soon..or else she wl leave after listen this shit..you are a no1 black mailer..everything set..count down started..good night..jai jailalithamma..(” she concluded.


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Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire Genealogy
Early records. Information about early residents of Sandown before 1680 may be found in Norfolk (old) County records. Norfolk (old) County was discontinued in 1680, but her records are still available. For more details about these early records see Norfolk (old) County, Massachusetts Genealogy.
Go to Archive.org to find published materials for this town
The town of Sandown kept annual town reports. These reports often contained birth, marriage, and death information. Below is a list of years when Sandown kept town reports. (NOTE: Occasionally, these town reports missed vital statistic information from the end of the year. If you don't find your ancestor's vital information, check the following year's town report to see if your ancestor's information was recorded later.)
Sandown Town Office
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Despite efforts to combat piracy, illegal websites continue to offer free access to copyrighted movies and shows, often before their release dates. Users are drawn to pirated content as they do not have to pay for it. Cinevez is one such website providing pirated content to users globally.
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What is Cinevez?
Cinevez is an illegal website that allows users to download copyrighted content and premium entertainment for free. This website offers a vast selection of movies and TV shows from Bollywood, Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Hollywood. Cinevez has an extensive collection of dubbed content and regularly uploads the latest releases, often before their scheduled release dates. Additionally, users can stream content online using the website’s portal without incurring any additional charges.
Is it legal to watch and download movies on this website?
Piracy is illegal and websites like Cinevez promote copyright infringement. Visiting such websites is a criminal offense and many countries have laws and mechanisms in place to control them. Penalties for watching or sharing pirated content can include hefty fines and even arrests. It is essential to understand the cyber laws in your country and avoid using such websites to stay on the right side of the law.
Websites like these are always at risk of being taken down by the authorities. In case Cinevez gets taken down, there are a huge number of alternatives to choose from. Some of the alternatives to Cinevez are given in the list below:
How to download or watch content from Cinevez?
- To access content on Cinevez, it is essential to use a reliable VPN to bypass restrictions and remain anonymous. Here are the steps to follow:
- Install a VPN application such as Nord VPN, Turbo VPN, or any other reputable VPN available on Google Playstore. If you’re using a computer, download the VPN from the official website.
- Open the VPN and select a server from a country where the website is not banned. The VPN will help bypass the restrictions and keep your identity hidden.
- Once connected, browse through the latest movies available on the website. Use the search bar to find a specific movie or series.
- Click on the movie you want to watch or download. You’ll be directed to the download page where you can choose to play the movie online or download it for later viewing.
- Select a video player to play the movie and click the “play online” option. If you want to download the movie, choose the download server link.
- The download will start automatically.
Frequently asked questions
What are the legal Alternatives to Cinevez?
If you’re looking for legal and safe alternatives to Cinevez, then you can check out some of the popular over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hotstar. These platforms offer monthly subscriptions to access your favorite shows and series legally. Some other notable OTT apps include:
Amazon Prime Video
When does Cinevez release new movies?
Cinevez typically releases new movies or shows as soon as they are released in theaters. However, sometimes it takes a day or two after the initial release. You can also request a specific movie in the “request movie” section.
What categories of movies are available on Cinevez?
Cinevez offers a diverse selection of movies, including Tamil, Hollywood, Dubbed, Web Series, and Bollywood movies. Additionally, Cinevez provides HD-quality content. Some other categories available on Cinevez are:
Bollywood and Hollywood movies
Dual audio with varied quality options for viewer comfort
South Indian movies
Is it safe to download movies from Cinevez?
It is not safe to use Cinevez as it can pose significant risks to the user’s device and sensitive information. These sites may reveal your passwords to hackers worldwide, and the numerous ads that run in the background can secretly hack your sensitive data.
What are the consequences of downloading a movie illegally?
According to India’s piracy law, downloading or helping someone download a copyrighted movie from Cinevez is considered a criminal offense. The court assumes that the act was done knowingly as copyrighted work contains a watermark for viewers to notice. The punishment can include a jail term of six months to three years and a fine ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹200,000, depending on the severity of the offense.
We do not aim to promote piracy in any way. It is an act of crime under the Copyright Act of 1957. This article is to inform the general public and to ensure that they are safe from these acts. We request you not promote or indulge in any such activities and knowledge of your region’s piracy laws before accessing the same.

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – The Bakersfield Fire Department is sending equipment and personnel to Northern California in preparation of potential flooding from heavy rains over the next few days.
The rains are as a result of a parade of atmospheric rivers that has been lashing the West Coast, producing near-record rainfall, triggering flooding and mudslides and toppling trees.
According to firefighter Ben Henggeler, the department will send a swift water rescue team to the Sacramento area for possible rescue efforts. The rescue teams could be deployed in the area for a week.
Fire officials advised Bakersfield residents to avoid areas of the state that are prone to excessive flooding, stay inside whenever possible and avoid driving amid the inclement weather conditions.


TWO STAGE TAKEOVER AT THE BRUDENELL WITH EASY LIFE, INDOOR PETS, THE MURDER CAPITAL AND MORE. PLUS: POP-UP DM’S CONTAINER ON BRIGGATE WITH EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCES
Continuing to push boundaries with a pioneering rebel spirit, Dr. Martens are proud to reveal that their iconic DM’s Boot Room will be rocking up to Live At Leeds on Saturday 4th May 2019. Famed for hosting genre-storming artists at their flagship Camden store such as IDLES, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Mykki Blanco, Alma and Shame, Dr. Martens will host an epic two stage takeover at The Brudenell Social Club alongside an interactive pop-up container on Briggate.
Crowned The Best Festival For Emerging Talent at this year’s UK Festival Awards, the 12th edition of Live At Leeds will see the festival put on yet another groundbreaking one-day new music spectacular, with the DM’s Boot Room Take Over leading the charge at the Brudenell Social Club. Boasting two stages within the Brudenell Social Club, the line-up will push boundaries yet again with the likes of jazz-grounded Leicester-natives Easy Life and the sultry-pop trio Mini Mansions topping both bills. Other artists appearing on the legendary DM’s Boot Room On Tour stages are the hotly-tipped Indoor Pets, Dublin punks The Murder Capital, rising alternative pop starlet Rachel Chinouriri and previous London DM’s Boot Room guests and indie supergroup, Gently Tender, among many more.
In addition to the expertly programmed music stages, Dr. Martens will also be bringing the Boot Room On Tour experience to the heart of Leeds City Centre during the day. Based at Briggate, both festival goers and Leeds locals are encouraged to stop off at the pop-up container where Dr. Martens will be hosting an album cover photoshoot, DM’s customisation station and super secret set…stay tuned for full details.
To keep up to date with the latest from the Dr. Martens and all the DM’s Boot Room activity this summer, do follow the socials channels below.
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A Telford-based manufacturer has revealed plans to grow by 70 per cent in the next five years by utilising new technologies and renewable energy.
Fabweld Steel Products, which designs and makes standard and bespoke access manhole covers for the construction and built environment industries, says it is embracing a cleaner, more intelligent future for manufacturing.
The company has already invested £500,000 in capital expenditure projects to bring its plans to life.
The latest addition to Fabweld’s facility is a nitrogen generator, run predominantly using solar energy generated by the PV panels fitted to the factory roof, which Managing Director Wayne Carter says is important for both sustainability and self sufficiency.
He said: “Large amounts of nitrogen are used in the precision laser cutting of steel products.
“In the past, our Telford site received bulk gas deliveries up to three times a week from a supplier in Banbury.
“With an onsite solar-powered nitrogen generator in place, over 40 gas deliveries a year have been eliminated, while also controlling the cost of making our products.”
Mr Carter said the company has had a real focus this year on creating sustainable products.
He said: “Steel is a very energy intensive to make so we are supporting the steel industry’s transition to a more sustainable future by switching the majority of our steel supply to a stockholder that sources material from Scandinavia where the carbon footprint associated with steel production is much lower than India, China and Eastern Europe.
“We are also actively trying to use less steel in our products, but without compromising on quality or performance. This year, our R&D team has focused on creating more intelligent, sustainable products looking at what material content can be removed from new and existing product designs to reduce the steel content while maintaining load capability.”
He said Fabweld has ambitions to grow 70 per cent by maximising efficiencies and using renewable energy.
“Working with an external partner – Involved Social Impact Projects – we are developing our Net Zero Road Map,” Mr Carter added.
“We want to address our current and future sustainability challenges, including implementing effective, practical solutions and metrics to reduce our scope one and two emissions.
“Our customers want to do business with sustainable suppliers, and our ultimate ambition is to continue to expand our operations while reducing our impact on the environment.”
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[38 Del.Ch. 473] Richard F. Corroon, of Berl, Potter & Anderson, Wilmington, and Harvey A. Fischer, of Fischer, Sprague, Franklin & Ford, Detroit, Mich., for plaintiffs.
Robert H. Richards, Jr., of Richards, Layton & Finger, Wilmington, for the appearing defendants, Roger Dolese, individually, Dolese Bros. Co. and The Dolese Company.
MARVEL, Vice Chancellor.
This case is concerned with the internal affairs of a closely held family corporation known as Dolese Bros. Co. According to the unverified complaint, Margaret Dolese Brown is the holder of 400 shares of the capital stock of such corporation, her sister, Mary Dolese Courtis, is the life beneficiary of 200 shares of such stock held in a trust created under the will of her uncle, Henry Dolese, and the remaining plaintiffs,  namely the infant children of Mrs. Courtis, have a contingent remainder interest in the trust property in which their mother is a life beneficiary.
Roger Dolese is a director and president of Dolese Bros. Co. He owns all of the stock of the defendant, The Dolese Company, and is and was at all times during the transactions under attack trustee of the Henry Dolese trust which holds Dolese Bros. Co. stock for the benefit of his sister, Mrs. Courtis, and for her children.
Plaintiffs sue derivatively for the benefit of Dolese Bros. Co., the purpose of the suit allegedly being that of '* * * recovering for said corporation and for its stockholders assets and property of said corporation wrongfully converted and misapplied by Roger, and profits in a large amount gained by Roger from the use of said assets and property * * *'.
[38 Del.Ch. 474] Dolese Bros. Co., which has been a family business for many years, was at the time of the transactions complained of engaged in quarrying and selling limestone, gravel and other building materials and conducting a so-called transit-mix concrete business. In 1942 it had outstanding 3,000 shares of stock, 1,200 of which were owned or controlled by the so-called Schofield branch of the family and the balance either directly or equitably by Roger Dolese, his brother, mother and sisters.
On February 6, 1942, evidently to ensure that the business would continue indefinitely in the control of the family, all the stockholders, including Margaret by her mother as trustee, agreed jointly and severally with each other that they would not '* * * sell any of their stock in Dolese Bros. Co. to anyone not a stockholder of Dolese Bros. Co. without first offering to sell their stock to the other stockholders and to the Company'.
The complaint goes on to allege that as of September 1946 and for some time prior thereto the transit-mix section of the business had prospered to a much greater degree than the other branches of the business and that as of September 9, 1946, according to information and belief, the corporation had quick assets in an amount in excess of $1,000,000 including cash in excess of $870,000 and was virtually without debt.
It is further alleged that in September 1945 differences between William Schofield, vice-president and a director of the corporation, and Roger Dolese, president, came to a head, differences which, in Roger's opinion, affected his basic business policies and threatened his control. These differences became so acute that William Schofield is claimed to have threatened legal action against Roger, however, ultimately the Schofields agreed to sell their 1,200 shares to Roger for the sum of $725 per share, a price alleged to be substantially less than the real value of such stock '* * * as Roger well knew.'
Roger thereupon, according to the complaint, proposed to his sisters that he, they and their mother and brother raise the money to make such purchase, allegedly concealing from plaintiffs the fact that [38 Del.Ch. 475] Dolese Brothers Co. had ample assets and credit to make such purchase in its own name, and inducing plaintiffs to believe that '* * * it was necessary for the future of Dolese Bros. that the Schofields be eliminated as stockholders, that Dolese Bros. was not in a position to purchase their stock and that such purchase would have to be accomplished by cash raised by Roger, plaintiffs and other members of their family'.
Plaintiffs, not having the necessary cash available and being unwilling to borrow, declined to participate in the proposed purchase and on information and belief allege that their mother and brother similarly declined. However, plaintiffs aver that they were not adverse to the purchase of the Schofield stock by Dolese Bros. Co., and '* * * had they known and understood its ability to make such purchase, would have readily consented thereto * * *'.
The complaint then describes the steps whereby Roger allegedly conspired 'with himself and with certain attorneys' to convert the profitable Dolese transit-mix cement business to his own benefit under the guise of purchasing and redeeming the Schofield stock through a newly organized corporation, namely, The Dolese Company, all of the stock in which had been issued to Roger.
After outlining the steps whereby such acquisition was made, Roger is charged with breaches of his fiduciary duty to plaintiffs, who pray that the steps taken by Roger to redeem the Schofield stock be declared void, and that such shares be declared to be the property of Dolese Bros. Co., subject to reissue to the adult plaintiffs herein upon payment of the price of $725 per share. Other relief of an injunctive nature as well as the appointment of a receiver and an accounting by Roger of moneys received by him as a result of the transactions complained of is also prayed for, but the basic relief sought is an order declaring in effect that Roger, while in a fiduciary position, improperly seized a corporate opportunity and that the shares of stock acquired by him from the Schofields and thereafter redeemed, be deemed to be the property of Dolese Bros. Co.
The appearing defendants have not answered, having moved to dismiss the complaint on several grounds, namely (1) the complaint [38 Del.Ch. 476] does not meet the requirements of Rule 9(b), Chancery Court Rules, Del.C.Ann., (2) the transactions complained of were not only entirely proper but received the unanimous approval of the stockholders, (3) the complaint shows on its face that plaintiffs have no standing to maintain this action, (4) statute of limitations, (5) laches. In support of their motion defendants evidently rely on the formal record of the transaction submitting additionally
the minutes of the November 27 meeting under the affidavit of their attorney, and they profess inability to understand the logic of plaintiffs' complaint that Dolese Bros. Co. should have acquired the Schofield stock when they as stockholders of the corporation declined to participate personally in such a transaction.
Turning to the formal documents, there would appear to be little doubt about the corporate steps actually taken by Roger on his own behalf, in the name of the corporation and in the name of members of his family to eliminate the Schofields as stockholders, most of the pertinent corporate records being before me. Defendants contend that these records establish clearly that the transaction received unanimous stockholder approval and that accordingly plaintiffs would have no standing to complain even if Roger had been guilty of a breach of fiduciary duty, a charge which defendants deny. There being such formal stockholder approval, defendants argue that any complaint against Roger in his capacity as trustee must be made in a direct action against him as such, a capacity in which he has not appeared in this action.
The steps taken to bring about the elimination of the Schofield interest were basically as follows. First, a meeting of stockholders of Dolese Bros. Co. was held, attended by all stockholders of the corporation other than the Schofields. At this meeting Margaret voted in person as did the others, but in Margaret's case such vote was cast under an unusual temporary and limited suspension of her general and drastic grant of power of attorney to Roger concerning her shares. The Schofield managerial power was thereupon eliminated by the election of a board consisting of Jane Weber Dolese, the mother, Roger, and a corporate employee named George E. Howard. The Dolese Company was then organized, and on November 19, 1946 entered into an agreement to purchase the Schofield stock allegedly in violation of the Schofields' undertaking along with other members of the family [38 Del.Ch. 477] not to sell to any one not a stockholder of Dolese Bros. Co. without first offering to sell their stock to the other stockholders and to the company.
A special meeting of directors was then held on November 26, 1946, at which the only directors in attendance were Roger and George Howard. At this meeting it is charged by plaintiffs that '* * * Roger and his creature, Howard * * * fraudulently adopted a resolution under which Dolese Bros. waived its rights under the February 6, 1942 Agreement to purchase the Schofield stock * * *' It is further charged, and the pertinent document supports the charge, that Roger acting in his several capacities, namely through powers of attorney for his sister, Margaret, and for his mother and brother, as trustee for his sister, Mary, for himself as a stockholder and for the corporation as president, purported in all such capacities to waive purchase rights, thereby opening the way to the acquiring of the Schofield interest by The Dolese Company.
Plaintiffs claim that neither Margaret nor Mary had knowledge of, or were consulted about or agreed to such a waiver prior to its execution, that the powers of attorney granted to Roger did not include the power to waive on behalf of Margaret, David and Jane, their right to purchase the Schofield stock, that Roger concealed the fact that Dolese Bros. Co. had sufficient cash and credit to make such a purchase and that said waiver was particularly a fraud on the plaintiff, Mary, her trust having sufficient funds for such a purchase for her benefit.
On the following day, at a special meeting of stockholders allegedly held without notice and attended solely by Roger in his various capacities and by The Dolese Company by its proxy, George Howard, although it was not then a stockholder, the actual acquisition of the Schofield stock was approved through the device of a partial liquidation of the corporation to the extent
of 40% of its physical assets and properties and net current assets and a corresponding reduction of its capital and the retirement of 40% of its stock. The mother, Jane, David and Margaret then were presented and signed a ratification of such action. This so-called spin-off was consummated so as ultimately to cause The Dolese Company to become the owner of the Dolese transit-mix cement business and is attacked per se on the grounds of [38 Del.Ch. 478] unfairness both as to valuation as well as method of financing and for the further reason that it placed Roger in absolute control of the family business.
It is then charged that Roger fraudulently explained away the transaction, claiming it to be designed to eliminate the threat to the business posed by the Schofields and further that The Dolese Company had been organized for tax purposes in the course of consummating at great personal sacrifice a transaction which was essentially for the family's benefit. It is further alleged that the so-called ratification signed by Margaret, her mother, and brother, David, on November 29, 1946 was executed by Margaret without knowledge that '* * * $891,555.53 in assets of Dolese Bros. Co. at book value was distributed to Roger, Inc. (The Dolese Company) to pay the $870,000 price of the Schofield stock and that Roger, Inc. had retained the difference, and that the transit-mix concrete assets had been segregated and transferred to Roger, Inc. and that Dolese Bros. could no longer engage in this lucrative business.'
Lack of understanding of what are alleged to be Roger's actual and fraudulent purposes is claimed to have continued until August, 1955 when Roger offered to purchase his mother's, sisters' and brothers' stock interests. Whereupon, as a result of inquiries by Mary and Margaret and their counsel concerning financial data furnished by Roger, it became apparent, according to the complaint, that Roger '* * * while purporting to act as a fiduciary for these Plaintiffs and for Jane, his mother, and David, his brother, and representing that he was protecting their interests, had wrongfully and fraudulently used his position as a fiduciary to divert the most profitable part of Dolese Bros.' business to his own benefit exclusively, in fraud of said corporation and its stockholders, and has kept the great gains and profits made from said business wrongfully and in fraud of Plaintiffs and the other stockholders of Dolese Bros.'
Faced with these allegations, defendants earnestly contend that they are entitled to judgment of dismissal. I cannot agree.
While § 200 of Title 8 Del.C. provides that the original or duplicate stock ledger shall be the only evidence as to who are the [38 Del.Ch. 479] stockholders entitled to vote at a meeting, and while a proxy holder, attorney in fact, or trustee may under proper circumstances act for a stockholder at a meeting of stockholders, I cannot accept defendants' contention that a unanimous vote of stockholders as recorded here bars a derivative action in which fraud in obtaining votes as well as other breaches of fiduciary duty allegedly committed in the course of consummating the transaction complained of are charged against the corporate officer against whom relief is sought. To require plaintiffs to bring preliminary suits to set aside the actual stockholder vote would, in my opinion, involve a wasteful circuity of a action in view of the allegations set forth in the complaint, which while verbose and often lacking in precision, obviously proceed on the theory that plaintiffs did not consent to Roger's action with a full understanding of what he was actually doing. If these allegations can be sustained, there was not in a true sense a unanimous consent of the stockholders to Roger's plan.
Turning to the sufficiency of the complaint, I am satisfied that the fraud alleged is sufficiently indicative of plaintiffs' line of attack to withstand a motion to dismiss and that for defendants effectively to rely on ratification in the case of Margaret they must meet the burden of showing
full knowledge, Cahall v. Lofland,12 Del.Ch. 299, 114 A. 224, affirmed 13 Del.Ch. 384, 118 A. 1. This burden has not been carried on the present record particularly in the light of the allegations concerning Roger's dominant role in family affairs, allegations which tend to accentuate his duties as a corporate fiduciary.
Applying similar principles to the claims concerning the proxy given by Margaret to Roger for the November 27 stockholders' meeting, I conclude that defendants in order to sustain the theory of their defense again must show that her approval was given with knowledge of the material facts bearing on the fairness of the transaction for which her shares were voted, 3 Fletcher, Cyc. Corporations (Perm.Ed.) § 982, p. 466.
As to Mary, I am satisfied that she as the equitable owner of stock is qualified to bring a derivative action, Rosenthal v. Burry Biscuit Corp.,30 Del.Ch. 299, 60 A.2d 106. In fact, stock held in a [38 Del.Ch. 480] margin account under the terms of which a broker has the right to sell or repledge stock held for the stockholder entitles its equitable owner to maintain a derivative action, Saks v. Gamble (Gamble-Skogmo Inc.), Del.Ch.118 A.2d 793, affirmed Del., 122 A.2d 120. Furthermore, the rule that an equitable owner of stock may sue derivatively has also been recognized in so-called trust cases. See Felsenheld v. Bloch Bros. Tobacco Co.,119 W.Va. 167, 192 S.E. 545, 123 A.L.R. 334, a case which involved inter alia an attack by stockholders suing derivatively for the recovery of salaries paid to the president of the corporation for the years 1924 and 1931. Such salary payments had been formally approved by the stockholders including the trustees of stock in which plaintiffs had an equitable interest. The Court took the view at least as to salaries for the years 1924-1931 that the action of the stockholders being regular and proper, no cause of action was assertable derivatively for the corporation, the Court concluding in view of such stockholder approval that whether or not a cestui que trust had a right of action against the trustees for allegedly improperly voting trust stock in support of the successive resolutions fixing the president's salary was a matter to be decided in an action against such trustees and not in a derivative action. I decline to apply the rationale of such decision here (it being stressed by defendants that Roger has not appeared as a trustee) in a situation where he as an officer-director is charged with fraudulent self-aggrandizement at the expense of his corporation.
While I recognize that a trustee is ordinarily the proper person to maintain a suit in equity for the benefit of the cestui que trust, nonetheless, a trust beneficiary may sue if the trustee refuses to sue. Furthermore, a trustee, while ordinarily joined as a defendant in such an action, need not be if he is not subject to the jurisdiction of the Court, 3 Scott on Trusts § 282 et seq. Here I can see no logical reason why Roger may not be effectively sued by the equitable owner of Dolese Bros. Co. shares for fraud allegedly committed by him as a corporate fiduciary inasmuch as appropriate relief may be granted, if justified, ...


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