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A show of hands if you've ever had this ethical dilemma?
Image by Niek Verlaan from Pixabay
You're entering a hospital, in a bit of a hurry and you are confronted with a hand sanitizer dispenser at the doorway. Do you use it?
It happened to me the other day, on my way to an administrative business appointment at one of Chiang Mai's leading hospitals. I was NOT going to be making any patient contact, nor going into patient areas. I had washed my hands already twice that morning and was freshly showered. Clearly the expectation is that every person coming into the hospital use the hand sanitizer. Only I didn't. Although I paused momentarily to think about it, and saw the reception staff observing me. In the ultimate of ironies, I was instructed to wait for my appointment and found myself literally in the middle of a hand sanitizer promotion extravaganza.
I observed with some interest. There was NO explanation of the how and why of hand sanitizer use, nor the application of logic that handbags and shoes carry far more bacteria into a hospital setting than your hands ever will.
The first nurse who offered me a convenient FREE single-use-plastic purse pack of hand sanitizer looked perplexed when I declined politely. But she didn't ask why I had declined, and backed quietly away from the strange foreigner. The second nurse DID ask (clearly they had been instructed to hot up all members of the public in the hospital) and so I politely explained. She blinked as I summarized really quickly why it's bad for your skin, bad for the environment and how it CAUSES more bacterial problems in future. And that surgeons don't use it, because they read and are well informed. She blinked again, poor girl. *Note to Self: less coffee helps soften the Dutch directness 'thing' which can be overwhelming to Thai people.
So the first and foremost reason to decline hand sanitizer is that there is CLEAR scientific research showing not only that it's less effective than simple handwashing, but also that it INCREASES bacterial transfer when used in conjunction with water. And yes, we DO wash that icky gel off our hands later with water, don't we?
Effect of soap and water compared with alcohol gel sanitizer. As shown in Figure 5, a 20-s wash with the non-medicated liquid soap and water was more effective at removing bacteria from palms than application of a gel sanitizer containing 70% alcohol (study E). Interestingly, use of both products in sequence resulted in more bacteria being transferred versus soap and water alone. This suggests that use of alcohol on the hands after washing them may increase transfer of bacteria that are normally sequestered. The finding that the combination of soap and water plus alcohol enhances bacterial transfer has been reported in the literature previously by two independent investigators (8,11). The mechanism by which the combination of soap and water plus alcohol increases the numbers of bacteria that transfer from the hands is yet to be determined. It has been speculated that this combination raises bacteria from deeper layers of the skin (8, 11). Source
Why bother with the clear facts of science when you have the opportunity to sell lots of product – repeat purchase product – which is insanely cheap to make?
But I digress.
My other reasons for declining the hand sanitizer are very well researched, and publicly documented.
- Triclosan – a primary ingredient in almost all hand sanitizers – creates and contributes to bacterial resistance. Over time, excessive use of triclosan in a hospital setting will increase the rise of dangerous, life-threatening, resistent bacteria. "…widespread use of triclosan may represent a potential public health risk in regard to development of concomitant resistance to clinically important antimicrobials." Source
- The glycerin (another primary ingredient of almost all hand sanitizers) damages both the dermis and the subdermis of the skin, causing excessive dryness over time.
- The alcohol (another primary ingredient of almost all hand sanitizers) causes excessive dryness of the skin and skin damage.
- Damaged skin is less able to naturally repel bacteria and, in fact, will carry higher levels of bacteria who are able to multiply in the compromised dermis.
And then there are my ENVIRONMENTAL reasons for declining:
- All that bacterial resistance-causing triclosan eventually gets washed down a drain, into our waterways and into the sea, disrupting marine and aquatic life and, over time, contaminating ground water.
- Single use plastics? If they're really not needed, then don't.
- Glycerine is produced from fossil fuels which are in increasingly limited supply.
We need to QUESTION everything, even when so called health practitioners tell us it's important. There are so many agendas, and so much that can be done differently, without harming Mother Earth or our own natural health.
So why did I hesitate at the door? Because I DO understand the issues of dirty hands in hospital rooms, having spent far too much of my life laying in hospital beds. But creating easy, short-term so-called 'solutions' creates far bigger problems later on for those same health care providers.
I'd like to see ALL restaurants, hospitals, washrooms, public baby changing areas etc have soap and water hand-washing options with fresh, laundered, cloth towels. Yes, it costs. But the cost to ourselves, our collective health and Mother Earth are far greater than taking these poorly thought-through courses of action.
So if you HAVE to use hand sanitizer (eg the cashiers at our local supermarket are REQUIRED to use it) for your work, what can you do?
- Use it as minimally as possible.
- Don't touch those same chemically hands to babies faces etc.
- Try to inform your employer (yes, you can fwd this article to them).
- Take exceptional care of your skin to protect your hands overnight and repair the damage while you sleep.
I STARTED this hand-washing research journey because SO MANY CUSTOMERS present with over-dry, cracked and damaged hands. Our solution at Pure Thai Naturals Co Ltd has been to develop an Intensive Skin Repair Balm made from natural Thai beeswax, vetiver essential oil, moringa seed oil and pure vitamin E. Using an intensive repair product overnight is the best we can suggest to counteract the drying effects of the glycerin and the alcohol, if you HAVE to use hand sanitizer. Here's what my Chiang Mai customer had to say about it:
But the best choice by far is to politely decline the hand sanitizer and wash well with water, a nail brush and a pure natural soap for 20 seconds plus.
Please inform yourself, take care of your natural health and please STOP using products which harm our environment.


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Rock Obama iPhone Game Details
7th February 2009
Here is a preview of the finished version of Rock Obama, a game I developed for the iPhone. The game puts you in control of Obama as he tries to gain popularity at a rally by spreading his message of change!
It has been rejected by Apple 3 times because it "contains content that ridicules public figures". While I believe its all in good fun, does anyone in the community have suggestions on how we can change the game so it isn't objectionable to Apple?
See http://www.sadninja.com/ for more information on the game and the associated short comedy film.
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Celebrating a Blessing of the Animals
Sunday closest to October 4. In the Roman Catholic tradition, October 4 is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis (1182-1226) was a monk who founded the contemporary order of Franciscans. He was known for his vow of poverty and his special connection to animals, among many other things. Many Unitarian Universalists have picked up on the Catholic tradition of blessing animals, particularly pets, on this day. St. Francis may receive little attention at this service, but a number of congregations will bless pets at the service. Some people bring their pets to church, others bring photographs of their pets; others have their pets blessed by naming them. Some congregations celebrate this service at other, variable times of the year.
Brenda Miller offers a compelling retelling of her first experience with such a service in her essay, Blessing of the Animals (PDF, 14 pages), which can be found in her Skinner House book, Listening Against the Stone: Selected Essays.
From Tapestry of Faith Curricula
Skinner House Publications
- Child's Book of Animal Blessings and Poems, edited by Eliza Blanchard
- In Praise of Animals: A Treasury of Poems, Quotations and Readings, edited by Edward Searl
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22 November, 2009
Alan Grant Poem
13 comments:
- Debbie said...
Amen to this, how true it is..I had a hard day yesterday, and this morning I made sure I prayed before my feet hit the ground. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Debbie
- November 22, 2009 at 10:12 AM
- The Quintessential Magpie said...
So true! I keep hearing His words that this is the day He's made and is the day in which we should rejoice and be glad! :-)
Sheila :-)
- November 22, 2009 at 1:53 PM
- Musings of A Minister said...
This may be the most timely and needed message I have read on Spiritual Sundays today. Thank you so much for posting.
- November 22, 2009 at 2:32 PM
- Shirley said...
What a beautiful poem and how true.Prayer does make all the difference! God Bless you and your family this Thanksgiving. Oh, by the way, Caesar is adorable!
- November 22, 2009 at 3:20 PM
- Renee said...
This is such a great poem...and much needed reminder of two start our days!
Have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving!
- November 22, 2009 at 4:06 PM
- Charlotte said...
Isn't it amazing how much smoother the day goes if we take time to pray? Thank you for this reminder. In today's busy world, it is easy to forget and we all need to be reminded from time to time.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving week.
- November 22, 2009 at 4:54 PM
- Ginger~~Enchanting Cottage said...
This poem is so true. My days are just better when I invite the Lord in each morning.
God Bless,
- November 22, 2009 at 7:02 PM
- RCUBEs said...
This world is just so full of distractions. But what a difference when we start and end our day with the Lord. Thank you for this great poem. God bless. Happy Thanksgiving.
- November 22, 2009 at 7:17 PM
- Denise said...
- November 23, 2009 at 4:00 AM
- Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...
Many Thanksgiving Blessings to you and your family….Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
- November 24, 2009 at 4:38 PM
- Confessions of a Plate Addict said...
Hi Karen! What a beautiful poem! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!...Debbie
- November 29, 2009 at 10:53 AM
- xinex said...
This is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing, Karen!...Christine
- November 29, 2009 at 9:08 PM
- Pam said...
Thank you for posting this poem.
I love it and it seems you are the only place on the Web in which it is located!
I am trying to find some write-up on Alan Grant, the author of the poem. Do you know anything about him? I would like to give him a little more credit than just his name tag to the poem when I post it.
You may email me at email@example.com.
Warm & fuzzy hugs,
- January 1, 2012 at 8:47 AM


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According to Jay Junkoon, JHI property management director (Africa), it is the largest property portfolio ever secured by a South African Property Company.
"Following six months of detailed submissions, stringent requirements and intense negotiations, JHI were awarded the 5-year contract on 19th July 2001", he says".
He adds it was a great achievement for JHI, however, the challenge continues for JHI staff involved in managing this portfolio as they have to become au fait with the laws and business structures of Lesotho. Currently two JHI staff members are operational in the LNDC's offices. They are sourcing additional local staff and will train them, ensuring that the transfer of appropriate skills to the local community continues to take place at all times.


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How often do you buy fresh flower arrangements to sprinkle around your home? It's a new tradition I've started since moving to Brooklyn—and a cheap investment that brightens up our entire space. I'm lucky—Edelweiss Floral Atelier is a new shop in Cobble Hill, and one that happens to be located along the route I walk home. The selection—and the owner's expertise—makes stopping in to put together a bouquet so much fun.
Another option? Buy flowers at the supermarket. These tips for how to arrange a bouquet like a professional from Joanna over at A Cup of Jo are great and really easy to do.
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Hertz Obtains FTC Clearance for Dollar Thrifty Acquisition
Car Rental & Rail Dollar Thrifty Mimi Kmet November 16, 2012
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. has obtained clearance from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to complete its acquisition of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. Under the terms of the proposed consent order that was approved by the FTC for public comment, Hertz is required to divest its Advantage business, selected airport concessions and certain other assets following the closing of the acquisition.
Hertz will provide Dollar Thrifty with the resources to expand its value leisure-focused brands in key car rental markets around the world, while Dollar Thrifty will provide Hertz instant scale with two new, well-established brands with airport concession infrastructure in the mid-tier value segment, according to Hertz.
As previously announced, Hertz has reached an agreement to sell certain assets, to Adreca Holdings Corp., a subsidiary of Macquarie Capital, which is operated by Franchise Services of North America Inc., an operator of car rental brands, including U-Save Car & Truck Rental, Rent-a-Wreck of Canada, Practicar and Xpress Rent A Car. Hertz has also agreed to use its commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that Adreca at 13 locations and either Adreca or another third party at an additional 13 locations, has the right to an on-airport operation. Hertz hopes to be able to continue operating both the Dollar and Thrifty brands on airport at a number of these airports.
Approval of the proposed consent order effectively completes the review of the transaction by the FTC. The closing of the previously announced cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Dollar Thrifty for $87.50 per share is also subject to customary terms and conditions, including the acquisition by Hertz of a majority of the outstanding shares of Dollar Thrifty common stock on a fully diluted basis. The tender offer is scheduled to expire at 5 p.m. EST on Nov. 16, 2012, unless further extended in accordance with the merger agreement and the applicable rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The tender offer statement and related materials have been filed with the SEC. Dollar Thrifty stockholders who need additional copies of the tender offer statement and related materials or who have questions regarding the offer should contact Innisfree M&A Incorporated, the information agent for the offer, at 877-456-3507.
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Articles about Stuart Millson
The Spirit of Cambria
by The Editor
In an age of globalisation, the local identities of the nations and regions of these islands emphasise our common British heritage, says Stuart Millson, who finds much inspiration in the countryside of Wales.
The Peril of Invasion
by The Editor
In this, the 75th anniversary year of the Battle of Britain, and 210 years after the Battle of Trafalgar, Stuart Millson asks: is our country still in peril?
A scar on the 'valley of visions'
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The once semi-industrial Medway Valley in Kent is facing major new housing and road development. Will anywhere be left in South-East England where rural tranquillity and traditional villages survive?
'I hear no more the busy beat of time…'
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Classical Music Editor Stuart Millson comments expertly on a recent extraordinary performance of Sir Edward Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius.


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There is little regulation when it comes to supplements, and research can be hit or miss. If you're wondering if your dog's joint supplement is helping, follow these tips from Dr. Andy Roark!
1. Start with safe options.
2. Give it time.
3. Be realistic.
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|Posté : 15-04-2017
|Nom de l'employeur : U.S. Embassy
|Lieu : Yaoundé
|Vues : 3158
|Type d'emploi : CDI
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Job Advert: Human Resources Administrative Assistant
The U.S. Mission in Yaounde, Cameroon is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Human Resources Administrative Assistant. This position is located in Yaounde, Cameroon.
CLOSING DATE: April 18, 2017
WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours/week
Under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Specialist and the general supervision of the Human Resources Officer, the incumbent provides administrative support to the Human Resources Office. Duties include: all administrative and clerical tasks, payroll liaison, time and attendance, awards ceremony preparation, data management, assistance with recruitment, and assistance to other employees in the section.
Detailed Duties and Responsibilities for HR Administrative Assistant:
Payroll Liaison: 25% of Time
Serves as Embassy's Payroll Liaison with Bangkok Global Financial Service Center concerning LE Staff salary/allowances payment problems, annual and sick leave problems, overtime, travel and compensatory time off problems.
Time and Attendance: 30% of Time
As the main timekeeper of the whole mission and for the HR office made up of 18 Sup Posts, prints T&A sheets, compares them with supporting documents and submits reports to the HRO or HRS for clearance. Maintains records of leave and attendance. Makes payroll corrections when necessary. Trains sub timekeepers on any new developments on the Time and Attendance software. Tracks overtime on yearly basis for all sub posts. Acts as post payroll liaison: provides advice to employees on use of leave and compensatory time, responds to payroll queries, resolving overtime issues, AL leave issues, negative comp time balances issues, pay issues etc – liaising with FSC Charleston to get solutions to employees. Helping LE Staff understand their E&L statements and checking their E&L statements for negative balances. Serves as the point of contact for the online E&L distribution system.
Recruitment/Employment: 25% of Time
Drafts all vacancy announcements for both LE Staff and Family Member positions for HR Specialist's clearance and sends out requests for advertisement to five local newspapers, and the radio to procurement. Represents HR to the public who are applying for jobs. Screens applications, draws up candidates list and calls up qualified candidates for interview, representing HR for job interviews, language test administration, . Coordinate with RSO to request for building access and escorts applicants in and out the building during interviews. Sits with applicants during language test. Ensure that job vacancy folders are documented, containing all applications, test results, selection memos/interview sheets from supervisors, and hire/regret letters. Drafts regret and "Thank you" letters to applicants that were not selected. Maintains rejected application forms up to 6 months. Develops and maintains the employment tracking spreadsheet to upkeep all recruitment related actions. Drafts all required employment attestations for LE staff, checking in the Web Pass system and in Employee folders to make sure that employment information including current salary, service computation dates are accurate.
Clerical/Secretarial/Word Processing: 20%
Receives and prepares awards forms and relevant documents for the Awards ceremony. This includes printing awards certificates, program and booklets. Copies, distributes and files cables, personnel actions and weekly cables of interest. Maintains HR subject files and regional post files. Maintains F AM and other reference material binders and HR gratuities list. Distributes and follows up with office phone bill payment. Issues LE Staff work cards. Requisitions office supplies and repairs on office equipment. Maintains office stationery. Keeps HR bulletin board organized and updated. Maintains HR forms and booklets shelves neat and organized. Assists HR Assistants with arrangements for award ceremony. Assists the HR specialist in arrangements for LE Staff retirement ceremonies, which includes: Coordinating with GSO to contact retirees; making sure their plaques and certificates are ready; coordinating with GSO/Procurement for purchase of snacks; drafting summary of performance. Receives incoming and outgoing mails for the HR office and perform other clerical tasks as required. Serves as secretary to the HRO. Duties include but are not limited to composing routine correspondence, drafting cables, translation, makes requests for expendable supplies, maintaining calendar, receiving telephone calls, visitors, and colleagues, providing reminders and background material for appointments and meetings, making arrangements for conferences, arranging transportation, maintaining incoming and outgoing boxes. Performs other duties as assigned by the HRO HR Specialist. Helps with maintaining sensitive/confidential information using appropriate procedures. Keeps and updates country report folders. Types correspondence, drafts cables, purchase orders, work orders, Management notices, job advertisements, country clearance cables, forms and memos as instructed by HR staff. Updates and distributes weekly the travelers' list of American employees and TDY visitors. Serves as liaison for FSI's FasTrac study program for LE Staff. Prepares and is responsible for the accuracy of Post Overtime Report, the LE Staff recruitment database, and the travelers' list.
Incumbent serves as back up to the HR Clerk and to the Management Administrative Assistant. Incumbent performs all other related duties as assigned.
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
EDUCATION: Completion of High School (GCE "A" Level, BACC, or equivalent diploma) is required.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years of consecutive secretarial, or administrative experience in an international organization, or a large local institution is required.
LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluency) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and level III (Good Working Knowledge) speaking/reading/writing of French are required. (This will be tested.)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The incumbent must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook); must be able to interact with employees tactfully, inspire their confidence and trust, and maintain a pleasant attitude despite numerous work pressures and deadlines; must be able to work independently for routine work and provide excellent customer service; must have typing skills of 40 w.p.m. minimum.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: The incumbent must have good working knowledge of English and French grammar, spelling, and punctuation; and must have good working knowledge of regulations and procedures pertaining to payroll, time and attendance, and leave administration.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants MUST SUBMIT the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 817, Tel.: 222-201-500, Ext 4006, U.S. Embassy Yaounde, Cameroon
|14 Décembre 2019
|Purchasing Agent
|30 Novembre 2019
|Economic/Political/Commercial Assistant
|30 Novembre 2019
|Computer Systems Assistant
|10 Novembre 2019
|GSO Assistant
|21 Juillet 2019
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Best Used Car Deals Available at Driver's Auto Mart
Researchers at iSeeCars analyzed more than 5.8 million car sales to find 2014 models with the highest percentage of depreciation after three years. From that data iSeeCars made a list of the 11 Best Bargains in Three-Year-Old Cars, and Driver's Auto Mart has some of those awesome used car bargains available and they are all luxury models. Since the highest percentage of depreciation has already occurred, these vehicles are a great value!
"Luxury brands are known for depreciating at a higher rate because they're often leased to keep monthly payments down," said Ly. "This helps create a constant influx of 3-year-old vehicles in the used car market, driving prices lower."
2014 Cadillac ATS
Since 2014, the Cadillac ATS lost 50.4% of its original value. Available at Driver's Auto Mart for less than $25,000 with less than 17,000 miles, our available luxury vehicle also has a clean Carfax report. The 2014 Cadillac ATS comes equipped with a 2.0-liter Turbo V6 engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The interior cabin offers a power moonroof, eight-way power front seats, leather seating and 60/40 split-folding rear seat. Furthermore, keyless entry and ignition, driver memory functions and auto-dimming rearview mirrors are also included convenience features. The Cadillac ATS has a fuel economy of 31 mpg on the highway and 21 mpg in the city.
2014 Cadillac CTS
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Having lost 48.4 percent of its original value since 2014, the Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic is available at Driver's Auto Mart for less than $25,000 and has less than 31,000 miles. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 Luxury 4Matic is equipped with 3.5-liter V6 engine paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission and offers a swift and smooth acceleration. This luxury model comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, traditional grille, LED headlights and taillight accents, dual-zone automatic climate control, a center-mounted analog clock, a choice of three wood trims, and 14-way power front seats with memory functions. Entertainment specs include the COMAND electronics interface, Bluetooth, and an eight-speaker sound system with a six-CD changer and an iPod/USB audio interface.
The 11 Best Bargains list also includes 2014 Ford Fusion, 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2014 BMW 3 and 5 series – just to name a few. Although, Driver's does not have those 2014 models at the moment we do have plenty of late model used cars available. Please visit our website or Driver's Auto Mart located in Davie, FL for more information on the vehicles listed above.


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Lindiwe Sibanda of FANRPAN and the Farming First initiative
From food aid to farm support: transforming agricultural policy in Africa
Lindiwe Majele Sibanda is CEO of the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) and leading spokesperson for the Farming First initiative. She calls for action to transform agricultural policy in Africa to allow Africa's farmers to sustain themselves.
During the 2008 food crisis, it became clear that global governance systems on food security were unable to protect those most at risk. Embargoes on exports by certain countries led to food shortages elsewhere, particularly in Africa, alarming politicians with the prospect of a hungry electorate. Millions of farmers in Africa depend on what they produce day to day to survive. But to protect them from food insecurity and the need for food aid, we have to transform global agricultural policy from a system of food aid to farmer empowerment.
Fortunately the time is right. After a generation of neglecting agriculture, world leaders are realising that further food crises can only be averted if more and better investments are made in agriculture and farming in the developing world. But the challenge is: what should be the priorities for that investment?
A time to invest
Farming First calls on world leaders to apply its six interlinked principles in policy and practice:
1. Safeguard natural resources
2. Share knowledge
3. Build local access
4. Protect harvests
5. Enable access to markets
6. Prioritise research
For Africa, which is predominantly dependent on smallholder farming, the first priority must be for our farmers to be food secure. By integrating and applying the basic Farming First* principles (see box), we can be sure that people will be able to produce enough to feed themselves. The current investments in agriculture, in sustainable production and safeguarding our natural resources, prior to the forthcoming post-Kyoto global climate change policy negotiations, could not have happened at a better time. There is the promise of money now - but it must be used wisely.
However, the solution for Africa must come from Africans having a clear plan for themselves. In 2003, we put in place the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Plan (CAADP), which is part of the African Union's New Economic Partnership for African Development - NEPAD. The CAADP plan is built around four main pillars: sustainable use of natural resources; market access; food security; and improved agricultural research and adoption of technologies. As part of this commitment, African governments are being encouraged to put at least ten per cent of their national budget into agriculture in order to get the growth in the sector we so badly need.
At the African Union (AU) summit in Libya, which for the first time is to focus on agriculture and has the theme 'Investing in agriculture for economic growth and food security', we will be reviewing the progress of CAADP. At the same time, we will be presenting a number of success stories from African countries that have already begun to prioritise the development of agricultural production and markets.
Making agriculture a priority
Malawi, for example, is a good case study of how governments can benefit from increased investments in agriculture, and a commitment to raising agricultural productivity. The impact is already evident in a fourth successive year of bumper maize yields. As a result, over the past five years, Malawi has transformed itself from relying on food aid for feeding five out of its 12 million citizens, who were food insecure, to becoming self-sufficient and even exporting maize to neighbouring countries. The Farm Input Subsidy Programme is to be reviewed by donors, but I believe this clearly demonstrates what can be achieved when countries focus on agriculture and put farming principles first.
But improving productivity is only half the story. If increased yields are achieved but no thought is given to protecting the harvest and improving market access, then we still have the problem of post-harvest spoilage and loss of income for farmers. So at FANRPAN (Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network) we are working with governments in the region to draw up and implement policies, which safeguard our natural resources, prioritise research and technology, protect our harvests and improve market access.
Involving farmers, building partnerships
These Farming First principles are not 'rocket science', but together they represent a framework which can be continually improved. We are looking at fundamentals but there is now a realisation that unless you talk to farmers, unless you bring the farming community into the dialogue for policy processes, nothing will happen.
At the forthcoming AU summit, it is essential that we can report on the successful work we have done in the last five years to build more partnerships. These partnerships have helped give civil society organisations such as FANRPAN better access to represent our member countries and the voice of our farmers at events like the AU summit, rather than leaving it to just governments alone. So we will be preparing for the summit by making sure that we have the right evidence to share with policymakers.
African governments are becoming more and more open and willing to sit with the private sector, with farmers, and with the research community, to generate evidence that will inform policy processes. The results will not be immediate but building a framework from which we can continue to grow is the first step, and the next two or three years should continue to reveal more progress on the issue of sustainable agriculture.
*The Farming First plan was developed as a joint call to action to respond to the global challenges posed during the current round of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD-17). It is supported by the International Council for Science (ICSU), International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP), International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA), and CropLife International.
Date published: July 2009
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- Champion equality, diversity and inclusion
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Malia Obama, the former first daughter of the United States, is officially Harvard enrolled!
After taking a gap year to travel with her family and live a somewhat normal life, the 19-year-old packed up her belongings to join the ranks of Harvard's class of 2021.
Barack, Michelle and Malia arrived at the Ivy League in the midst of the solar eclipse on Monday, one day ahead of the school's official move in day. The first day of the academic semester begins August 30.
The family tried to keep a low profile, but it's pretty hard to do when you're known as the first Black president of the United States.
Barack and Michelle were spotted dining at a local eatery in Harvard Square. As they exited the venue, Obama stopped to wave to a few onlookers.
In the past, the doting father said the moment would be bittersweet, watching his eldest child make her way into adulthood.
"This is my first one leaving and my daughters are wonderful, and one of the great pleasures of being in the White House is because I live above the store, I've been able to spend every night that I'm in town with them," Obama told WKRC-TV.
"I'm going to miss her terribly," he continued. "But she is well-prepared, she is going to do great things — and as Michelle reminds us, our job is to make sure they don't need us anymore."
Tuesday was a move-in day for the Class of 2021, and 19-year-old Malia already has people talking.
In a tweet that has since been deleted, a Robin Daggers posted a picture of Malia saying, "My brother & Malia are about to be besties… as my dad stalks her." Since then, more pics of Malia's move in day are circling the Internet.
One Twitter user gushed, "My cousin goes to Harvard & he saw @BarackObama & @MichelleObama on move-in day! #Ilovethem."
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Wed 19 Jun 2013 12:11
Wednesday is our wedding anniversary so the marina at Rum Cay seemed like a good place to come for dinner. Our pilot book has a glowing description of the marina restaurant. "You have wait until Gorda Sound in the BVIs to enjoy both meal and ambiance that meet their standard". Unfortunately the book was written a year ago. Since then the marina went bust and closed down and there is no restaurant.
We went into town to look for somewhere else. The (ex) marina manager told us there were a couple of bars and a restaurant, but nothing special. He recommended the "Two Sisters" take away, where you could also eat in.
It is eerie walking through a town in the middle of the day that is absolutely deserted, with rotting derelict vehicles scattered around. Like being on the set of a post-apocalyptic movie. You start to wonder whether whatever caused the mass extinction of all human life might be coming to get you as well.
We came to an ocean front bar with the door hanging open and went inside. The bar was deserted, the pool table lying on its side. A lady appeared from a back room. We asked if we could have a beer, but the response was "No beer till Thursday". We sat and drank a coke on the beach.
We found the "Two Sisters" about half a mile out of town under the big radio mast. It was all locked up but a neighbour appeared and offered to phone them up for us. Having come this far we were determined to get food of some kind so we accepted. One of the sisters came and cooked us a late lunch of chicken and chips. It was basic but nice.
Anyway, we are moving on earlier than planned to Cape Santa Maria on Long Island. The web site looks nice (www.capesantamaria.com) but, following on from our experiences of Mayaguana and Rum Cays, I am guessing the resort was struck by a very localized Tsunami last week and they have not had time to update the site yet. Perhaps this time we should phone and make a reservation.


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Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez said the government will require web giants to create Cancon and promote it on their platforms.
Broadcasters' Cancon investment back in the spotlight
Herritage Canada has asked the CRTC to review its 5% decision on minimum investment.
Feds propose review of Broadcasting, Telecom Acts
The Liberal government has released its 2017 budget, which calls for modernizing the Acts and includes funding for cultural infrastructure.
Funding, modernization big themes in Cancon consultation report
After months of public and online discussion, Canadian Heritage has released a summary of its findings, which will help inform its upcoming cultural policy toolkit.
CBC proposes ad-free model in Heritage filing
The pubcaster said it should move to a model akin to the BBC, which would require almost $400 million in additional government funding.
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By: Michael Omer
Publication Date: January 12, 2015
Genres: Paranormal, Thriller, Young Adult
Don't fall asleep. Don't dream. Don't get caught.
At the beginning of her freshman year of high school, Amy can think of nothing worse than moving to the boring, suburban town of Narrowdale. And that's before she starts having the same nightmare over and over again, waking up every night to a creepy whistle outside her window and being haunted by a mysterious, menacing presence. Getting used to the new school becomes the least of her problems.
As she delves deeper to uncover the truth, she unknowingly edges closer to mortal danger. Terrible events that took place years ago threaten to happen again, but now Amy's life is on the balance. Unfortunately, the one guy who is supposed to protect her, nineteen year old Peter, doesn't believe her.
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There is a challenge these days: UNLIMITED DATA. Tackling the myth of unlimited data is now more difficult than ever because – Marketing.
A Little History – Unlimited Data
In 2015, Wired.Com published a report addressing the matter of unlimited data. The first thing they did was to clarify – don't believe it when carriers tell you they offer you unlimited data.
They addressed the matter of Comcast billing users when they used extra bandwidth, and the case of Sprint throttling their data speed after users exceed certain volume of data.
Before 2010, many carriers in the US offered unlimited data plans, which made a business sense at the time. But, these companies soon discovered that user behavior was changing dramatically.
Back then (how funny 2010 is back then), mobile phones were primarily used for emails and web surfing for the most part. But then, users began (to use their words) "watching crazy amount of YouTube on their phones." This was the major blow that led companies to practice throttling (Reducing internet speed after using a specific data limit).
Miscalculation – Maybe Cynical – But definitely a miscalculation
According to industry analysts, companies were trying to be sincere with this offering. They also viewed this as a great opportunity to actually begin marketing these services and sell more and then make more money and… so on.
Cynical marketing schemes or not, companies found themselves in a tough spots. They made claims that couldn't be backed-up. Customers are savvy enough to realize what these companies were trying to do – so they used these plans to the best of their understanding.
So many companies started blaming users for abusing the services they are offering.
The simple case was: Customers didn't really abuse the service. Customers where told – It is unlimited. So, they used these services in ways that made sense for their point of view as consumers.
Reality Is Tough Pill To Swallow
Companies found themselves in a losing position. Customers are using a lot more data than these companies anticipated or even calculated for.
Now, they began setting limits and introduce new ways to make the customer pay for the data they use. Throttling was also proven to be an effective method to save the company from what they perceived as "Data Abuse".
But, hold just a minute before you take a side.
Was that action something that cost these companies lots of money or was that something that opened the door for companies to grow their revenue – especially after they discovered that their customers are hungry for data?
Or was this simply a matter of overly ambitious advertising?
It is unclear.
The Myth Continues in 2017
Moving on from 2010 and jump to 2017.
Yahoo, Business Insider and other media and technology outlets reported on the matter of how unlimited are unlimited data plans.
As of February 2017, all four major players in the US announced their Unlimited Data Plans (Again). AT&T was the last to join the hype. So now, marketing wise, anyone can "get unlimited data nationwide" in the US.
Similar cases in the EU, Southeast Asia, Middle East and other countries.
BUT the question again remains, how unlimited are these unlimited data?
It Is All In The Caveats
Let's first answer the mother lode of all questions: SIMPLEY PUT: Unlimited Data is a MYTH.
Companies can advertise this all they want. They will give you a lot of data. But, as soon as you get to a certain point of usage, you will no longer enjoy the same things you usually do.
These are some of the caveats:
1. Limited use
Operators put a limit on how much data you tend to use.
Say, you subscribe to the unlimited data plan with a specific career. That plan says you can use "Unlimited YouTube Streaming, and maybe Unlimited Netflix, maybe Unlimited Spotify."
Now, keep in mind that streaming services like YouTube and Netflix use lots and lots of data. You will go through 20GB of data in just couple of days.
We did an experiment – for legal purposes, we cannot say which carrier, but here is the finding:
We subscribed for an unlimited data plan, costing $30/monthly.
The plan says unlimited (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Spotify, Basic Browsing Services).
We started using YouTube around 6 hours daily for a week – Before the week ended, we got a message: "you have utilized 75% of your data."
We contacted the carrier – and asked what's actually happening. They answered that "you have utilized the maximum amount of data at the speed specified". Now, they will reduce the speed, and not allow us to use YouTube.
2. Throttling
After you use the limit of data, the company will reduce your speed, massively. This is known as throttling.
Now, we couldn't browse easily, we couldn't use Facebook properly.
A week after that, even our WhatsApp didn't work.
Now we are 14 days in – We got the message "please buy more data – here are the prices for these data packs."
Bottom-line, this was too expensive to maintain. We ended unsubscribing and getting our normal limited data plan back.
3. It wasn't the end to unsubscribe
We actually had to pay extra to unsubscribe. Why? Here is the answer we got:
- You guys used more data than you're allowed in the T&C
- Your extra charges are $10 – on top of the 30 we already paid
- We have violated the terms of services and need to pay compensation (16%)
The Moral Of The Story?
- Read the terms of service
- Prepare yourself for the worst
- There is no such thing as unlimited data, really
- ROAMING will be even more messed up.
Tip: Why Your Data Drains Fast?
Please keep in mind that your phone is using data without you noticing. So, please check your app settings and data settings for these things:
- Your apps are allowed to access mobile data all the time – change certain apps to use with WiFi only
- Your cloud synchronization is on with your mobile data
- Streaming apps (podcast or music) do consume data in the background
- You might have allowed automatic app updates on mobile data
Avoid those because they might not cost you as much on your local data, they will cost you A LOT if you.
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Check your community's parks and recreation listings to see more of what your local area has to offer. Whether you want to relax on a blanket or take the little ones to a playground, there are plenty of options at your disposal.
Anderson Park & Kate Jackson Community Center
821 S. Rome Ave.
Tampa, FL 34699 813-259-1608
This neighborhood park features a playground, picnic pavilions, community grills and baseball, basketball and volleyball courts, as well as many of the city's major annual events. The Kate Jackson Community Center hosts an after-school activity program for children ages 5 to 17.
Ballast Point Park
5300 Interbay Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33611 813-274-8615
The park, full of shade trees, offers excellent views of downtown. The park also has a 600-foot wooden pier, grills, a boat launch and boat dock and rents shelters.
Dell Holmes Park
2741 22nd St. S
St. Petersburg, FL 33712 727-893-7441
At the north end of Lake Maggiore, this 22.4-acre park nearly bursts with such features as a lighted trail, a fishing pier, a gazebo, picnic shelters with grills, restrooms and a golf driving range and putting green. And for the kids: a shade-covered playground, a splash pad, climbing boulders and a giant seesaw.
Desoto Park
2617 Corrine St.
Tampa, FL 33605 813-242-5307
From grills to waterfront pavilions, this picnic destination has everything, including multiple ball courts, jogging trails, a pool, a community center with computers and one of only two skate parks in the city.
Florida Botanical Gardens
12520 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL 33774 727-582-2100
More than 25 gardens and display areas showcase tropical plants, fruits, herbs, hibiscus, bromeliads, demonstrations and a gift shop. The Pinellas County Extension Service offers services and classes along with a farmer's market from November through April.
Fort DeSoto State Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway S
Tierra Verde, FL 33715 727-582-2267
TripAdvisor has named the largest park in the Pinellas County Park system as America's Top Beach twice in recent years. The park has a year-round campground, nature trails, an 800-foot boat launch with floating docks, fishing piers, restrooms and showers.
Indian Shores
19305 Gulf Blvd.
Indian Shores, FL 33785 727-595-4020
A 2.6-mile beach hosts the nonprofit Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, which is dedicated to the "rescue, repair, recuperation and potential release" of such rehabilitated, sick and injured wild birds as cormorants, brown pelicans and white egrets.
John S. Taylor Park
1100 Eighth Ave. SW
Largo, FL 33770 727-588-4847
This 156-acre park with a 53-acre lake offers a disc golf course, a tree-lined 1.8-mile recreation trail, a butterfly garden and an island accessible by a bridge. Other amenities include a boat launch, fishing, a softball diamond, a large playing field, picnic facilities and two playgrounds, one with a climbing structure for older kids.
Madeira Beach
300 Municipal Drive
Madeira Beach, FL 33708 727-391-9951
In addition to the shell shops, beachwear and souvenir stores, Madeira Beach is home to John's Pass, a seaport village that features pirate ships, parasailing, jet skiing, deep sea fishing, waterfront dining and several local boutiques.
Samuel W. Cooper Park
900 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Plant City, FL 33563 813-659-4255
One of 17 parks in Plant City, a 7-acre lake covers all but four acres that include a paved half-mile walking/exercise trail, benches and lighting.
Sand Key Park
1060 Gulf Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33767 727-588-4852
This 95-acre beach and park acts as a barrier island between the Gulf of Mexico and the mainland. The beach area boasts cabana rentals, a pair of beach wheelchairs, outdoor shower towers and two bathhouses with separate changing stalls and restrooms, and a lifeguard daily from March through Labor Day. Other amenities include a boardwalk, nature trail, grills and a playground. The area features a playground, open green space, a dog park, covered picnic shelters with grills and a salt marsh with viewing benches.
Sawgrass Lake Park
7400 25th St. N
St. Petersburg, FL 33702 727-217-7256
One of the largest maple swamps on Florida's Gulf Coast and a premier birding site serve as the centerpiece for this 400-acre park. A mile-long boardwalk winds through the lush environment to reveal birds, butterflies and alligators. View wildlife from the observation deck or the nature center.
St. Pete Beach
155 Corey Ave.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 727-367-2735
This 5.5-acre park features a 235-meter parking lot, restrooms, showers, a water fountain and three boardwalks over natural sand dunes and sea oats that lead to a white sandy beach on the Gulf of Mexico. There are no lifeguards on duty.
Sunken Gardens
1825 Fourth St. N
St. Petersburg, FL 33704 727-551-3102
The 100-year-old nursery is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region along cascading waterfalls and demonstration garden paths.
Sunsets at Pier 60
10 Pier 60 Drive
Clearwater, FL 33767 727-449-1036
Part of Clearwater Beach, this pier is famous for celebrating the sunset two hours before and two hours after sundown, with entertainment including jugglers, musicians and street vendors.
Treasure Island
120 108th Ave.
Treasure Island, FL 33706 727-547-4575
A mile-long concrete beach trail gives access to restaurants and shops and a beach more than 3 miles long and several hundred yards wide at certain points.


text: World Day of the Poor 2019The hope of the poor shall not perish for everPope Francis has called on the Church throughout the world to observe a second World Day of the Poor on Sunday, November 17, 2019. It is an opportunity for Catholics to deepen their solidarity with the poor and to bring Christ's love to those suffering from material and spiritual poverty.It is Pope Francis' wish that through this daylong observance, Catholics will grow in solidarity and friendship with the poor in their communities as they contribute to their aid through service, accompaniment, and other charitable means.In his message from the first World Day of the Poor in 2017, Pope Francis calls the World Day of the Poor "a small answer" the Church gives to the poor "lest they think that their cry has gone unheard. It may well be like a drop of water in the desert of poverty, yet it can serve as a sign of sharing with those in need and enable them to sense the active presence of a brother or a sister. The poor do not need intermediaries, but the personal involvement of all those who hear their cry."Before Sunday's observation of the third World Day of the Poor, Bishop Michael Burbidge is urging the faithful to respond to Pope Francis' invitation to "embrace our calling as Christian disciples and to bring hope to those in our own diocese and throughout the world who suffer from material or spiritual poverty." The Diocese of Arlington is pleased to join the Holy Father in this effort and is sponsoring activities throughout the week to observe the World Day of the Poor.Please take a moment to read the special message from our Bishop Michael Burbidge, as well as the Holy Father. Learn about the opportunities and resources available in our Diocese as we prepare to celebrate the World Day of the Poor.


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United Way of Bucks County's annual campaign to put local food insecurity on the ropes is in full swing and there's no better time than now to strike a blow in the fight against hunger.
If it reaches its goal of raising $85,000 by June 21, the Bucks Knocks Out Hunger initiative will be able to pack 150,000 shelf-stable meals for food pantries and senior centers, while also supporting hunger relief projects at the Bucks County Opportunity Council and Rolling Harvest Food Rescue.
As of Friday, donations totaled $55,392 with two weeks to go.
We've sat ringside for years on this endeavor and United Way officials have consistently made two points when discussing BKO Hunger with our reporters and editors.
First, even in relatively well-off Bucks County, there is a great need for hunger prevention efforts. Sixteen percent of Bucks County's children are "food insecure," meaning that at certain times — often at the end of the month — their families may not be able to purchase all the food they need.
Second, it's crucial to address hunger in children because of its many varied and far-reaching effects. Hunger stunts bone, muscle and brain growth, negatively affects social and emotional development and, in the long run, can raise the risk of diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. In school-aged children, it can lead to fatigue and loss of focus, which can impair them academically and set them up for all sorts of difficulties down the road.
So think of your contribution to the Bucks Knocks Out Hunger campaign as an investment in the future of our communities.
BKO volunteers can package four meals with $1 so this is a case where every dollar really does make a difference.
Last year, BKO Hunger exceeded its $80,000 goal by more than $6,000 on the strength of two $6,500 donations, a pair of haymakers that came late in the campaign. The project packed 125,000 meals last year.
On June 21, the goal will be to pack 150,000 in the gymnasium at the Bucks County Community College campus in Newtown Township during the project's culminating "Ruckus in Bucks" that will feature about 600 volunteers.
Consider making a contribution this weekend to help ensure that the event goes the distance.
Donations are accepted online at www.uwbucks.org/bkohunger and through coin canisters in organizations throughout the county. Contributions also may be made at branches of Penn Community Bank or by mailing a check to United Way, 413 Hood Blvd. Fairless Hills, PA 19030.
Penn Community Bank is the initiative's presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include BB&T, Bucks County Community College, Bucks County Women's Initiative, Comcast, Cummins Sales and Service, Dominion Energy Foundation, Dow, First National Bank and Trust of Newtown, Key Bank, Parx, PECO, St. Philips Episcopal Church, Suez Water Technologies and Solutions, and Wawa.


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I suspect that we may be beginning a discussion on the difference between a cassock and a choir robe. And on the way cantors come across at Mass. And on the differences between Anglican organists and Catholic organists. And heaven knows what else besides...
Perhaps we should return to flying drawstops hitting divas on the head — it might be safer!
Organ nightmares
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Re: Organ nightmares
Played at a funeral yesterday at a church that I won't name. There were a number of dodgy contacts on the ancient electronic organ so, when you pressed the key you didn't always get a note, or you got a delayed note (possibly worse). The pedalboard didn't work, neither did the Swell (I only discovered this when I started playing and desperately had to add the base line to the 3 stave piece I had started to play. The voicing didn't sound too good from where I was sitting. Looked at the pedalboard afterwards: it had been moved, possibly to retrieve something, loads of rubbish there including 2 clothes pegs which I removed; managed to put the pedalboard back so most of the notes work. Sent an email to the PP today giving contact details for an electronic organ specialist and suggesting that the lid be kept closed and that sweets, artificial flowers etc. not be stored on the organ. They don't have an organist so their choir sings unaccompanied on Sundays. Certainly earned my fee. Then the PP of another parish phones me to say I'm not needed for the 2 weddings this Saturday - he only booked me a week ago. One has been postponed and the other have a family member who is going to play. Ho-hum!
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Ouch! Some people have no idea how much juggling of family and life is involved in being available for weddings and funerals. There are plenty of people and businesses who would charge a cancellation fee in such circumstances, but, I imagine, very few organists.
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text: TV Upfronts Viacom Is Swapping Its Elaborate Upfront Spectacles for Intimate Dinners With Its CEO The gatherings with agencies will begin in MarchBy Jason Lynch|February 15, 2017 Viacom is scaling back most of its big upfront spectacles, like last year's elaborate MTV presentation.Getty ImagesShare By Jason Lynch|February 15, 2017 Share Since wrapping last year's upfronts, no media company has changed as drastically as Viacom. It has a new permanent president and CEO in Robert Bakish, a new ad sales chief in Sean Moran and—now that plans for a merger with CBS have been scrapped—a new direction, which Bakish unveiled last week.So it's not a surprise that as Viacom resets for this year's upfronts, it would also change its approach to the presentations. The company has decided to drop most of its pricey, splashy upfront spectacles—the company held five of them last year—in favor of more intimate, individual dinners and presentations with agencies and holding companies. Those gatherings will offer clients the chance to speak with Viacom's top execs, including Bakish, about the company's new vision for its brands."We wanted to cater to their needs, have it in a relaxed setting, and have access to the top leadership at Viacom, so they can truly understand the company they're investing with, and the reason that they should be excited about those investments," said Sean Moran, head of marketing and partner solutions for Viacom.Those Viacom leaders will include Bakish himself, who suggested to Moran that he be involved in the dinners. "In this industry, it's not often that you get the CEO of one of these major media companies that will spend this amount of time, over an extended period, with the partners. But for us, it's such a key moment for Viacom, that it's an exciting time to share this message in a really personal way," said Moran. "It's the right year to mimic where we're going with our overall product, which is not one voice speaking to many, but much more of a thoughtful, addressable approach." Sean Moran, head of marketing and partner solutions for Viacom During those meetings, Bakish will elaborate on the plans he revealed last Thursday to turn around the struggling company, by shifting resources to its "flagship six" networks— BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and Paramount (which will be rebranded next year from Spike)—which he said have global revenue potential. The other networks, which include TV Land, VH1, Logo and CMT, will continue to operate, but Viacom will shift some of their resources to the core six networks.Viacom will hold between 6 to 10 of these upfront dinners, with most taking place in New York, starting in late March and stretching through April. The company is also looking to hold the dinners elsewhere, including Chicago and Detroit.In recent years, several networks have done away with their big upfront events in favor of smaller gatherings, with Discovery Communications, A+E Networks and AMC Networks all making the switch in recent years. Buyers have said they find that approach "far more valuable" in their upfront conversations. Moran said the company had initially talked about combining all their presentations into a single event this year, much like NBCUniversal did last year (and will continue with this year's presentation, which will be held May 15 at Radio City Music Hall). But after speaking with client and agency partners about that approach, he decided to shift gears."What they helped me see is because of where Viacom is and some of the changes we're going through, it's the right year to mimic where we're going with our overall product, which is not one voice speaking to many, but much more of a thoughtful, addressable approach," he said.Last year, Viacom held five separate upfront events for its networks, with presentations for Nickelodeon, TV Land/CMT, Comedy Central, MTV and BET. Since then the company has reorganized its networks into three groups: BET Networks, including BET and Centric; the Global Entertainment Group, which includes MTV, Comedy Central, Spike, TV Land, CMT, Logo and VH1; and the Nickelodeon Group, which includes Nickelodeon and its related brands.The upfront dinners will cover all the networks in the Global Entertainment Group, while the company will still hold its traditional upfront events for Nickelodeon, which will take place March 2 in New York, and BET, which will occur April 27.Continue Reading Pages: 1 2 Don't miss Adweek NexTech July 27-July 30th, to explore the future of video convergence, ATV and CTV. Save your virtual seat. Share http://adweek.it/2lPwtsU copy Jason Lynch @jasonlynchJason Lynch is TV/Media Editor at Adweek, overseeing trends, technology, personalities and programming across broadcast, cable and streaming video. Adweek Adweek


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Each week, we profile a member of the Deminos team so you can learn a little more about who we are and what we do. This week, it's Deminos health and safety associate Rimeh Jebari.
Rimeh and her team currently provide Health and Safety support for Deminos. She has a wealth of previous experience, helping clients in the rail, construction, food, and oil and gas industries.
Rimeh develops and introduces strategies to improve her clients' health, safety, quality and environmental (HSQE) performance. This makes sure they are compliant with any applicable laws and meet the requirements of any HSQE policies and procedures.
As a chartered member of IOSH (the body for health and safety professionals), Rimeh also holds Masters degrees in both Occupational Health and Safety and Chemical Engineering.


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It's easy for CEOs to think that they personally are the best-informed people within their companies about what customers need and what markets want. In reality, product and design teams have the time, focus, expertise, and large numbers of non-selling interviews to do more objective validation of product ideas.
Your different audiences have different (often opposing) goals and incentives, which means they probably want different product decisions and therefore different roadmaps. You need to understand and anticipate their agendas.
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Founders live in a world of "NO" but these female entrepreneurs from the Oracle Global Startup Ecosystem know how to turn a "DON'T" into a DID. Here's their advice to all aspiring founders navigating the obstacles of starting up.
"Retain that competitive advantage and stay knowledgeable by attending conferences, reading industry analyst reports, and continuing education."
– Ronika Lewis, Founder & CIO, RLI Consulting
"Don't wait for that big announcement that you're a leader, just do it."
– Maria Forney, Director of Business Development, Oracle Global Startup Ecosystem
"Be true to yourself and never, ever give up."
– Julie Nashawaty, Founder & CEO, Aste LLC
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Cerner reveals long list of VA EHR modernization partners
Cerner shared the list of the 24 health IT vendors that will support the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' transition to from its legacy VistA EHR to the Cerner platform.
Accenture, Leidos and AbleVets are among the leading names of vendors that will support the project throughout the projected 10-year timeframe. Many of the vendors are veteran-owned, which will provide insight into the massive undertaking, officials said.
"This is the beginning of a long transformational journey," Travis Dalton, president of Cerner Government Services, said in a statement. "We'll continue to seek and bring the best talent available to the VA."
"Our nation's Veterans deserve the highest quality care," he added. "And we're confident we've brought the right players to this team to succeed in our collective mission."
The complete list of vendors can be found here. Officials said that both the Cerner and VA EHR modernization team will outline the strategy for the project during Cerner's conference from Oct. 8 to 11.
This is just the latest step forward for what will be the largest EHR undertaking in the country. Officials said the EHR is scheduled to roll out in line with the Department of Defense's own Cerner EHR rollout. The VA has repeatedly projected their rollout will go live in the Pacific Northwest in 2020.
Just last week, VA and DoD officials said they intend to create a single point of governance for the project, following a hearing where Congress blasted the agencies for not leveraging the Interagency Program Office.
The IPO was established by Congress during the first DoD-VA attempt at a shared EHR platform -- but officials said they lack authority, staff and funding for the undertaking.
During the Sept. 26 hearing, the agencies also announced the first pilot site will be the Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 in the Pacific Northwest. The site will act as the initial operating capability pilot site to test the Cerner project.
Given the number of challenges the Cerner project has faced at the DoD, the agencies are exercising an abundance of caution and working closely with the appropriate parties to ensure the VA's rollout goes off without a hitch.
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CALGARY — Two-year-old Jaclyn Derks was sleeping over at her grandparents' home and had built a typical childhood fort by draping a blanket from a couch to a bed.
Then she tumbled though the top.
The toddler landed on a glass cup on the floor by the bed. The cup shattered and a shard the size of a quarter lodged in the back of her neck.
The injury severed her spinal cord in half and left her paralyzed on her left side.
"It's like one in a million ... a freak accident," said Jaclyn's mother, Kayla Rudichuk, from Calgary. "I could fall on a glass and it probably wouldn't break. It's just so crazy how it happened."
Rudichuk, a 25-year-old mother of two, had been out grocery shopping on the night of July 22 when family called to tell her about the accident. She rushed to the hospital and broke down into tears.
"My two-year-old daughter's covered in blood, can't move, has millions of doctors and nurses surrounding her. She's strapped to a bed. They're holding her neck. She's terrified, has no idea what's going on."
Jaclyn underwent two blood transfusions before a scan revealed the glass piece was still lodged in her spine. That meant surgery was necessary.
"We literally thought we were going to lose her that night."
After eight hours, doctors gave Rudichuk good news: they were able to remove the glass and Jaclyn was alive.
But there was also bad news: she was partially paralyzed. They weren't able to give a prognosis but indicated the paralysis on her left side could be permanent.
Over the last four weeks, Rudichuk said Jaclyn has been resilient. The girl hasn't complained. And she hasn't cried, except to demand apple juice.
She has also surprised doctors with her progress.
"It went from she's never going to walk again to, 'Oh my God! Her toes are wiggling. Her leg is moving! Her arm is moving!'" said her mother.
Jaclyn has regular physiotherapy and occupational therapy sessions. She has been fitted for a leg brace, although she can't yet stand on her own.
She is likely to remain at Alberta Children's Hospital for a few more weeks, but could be home in time for her third birthday at the end of next month.
Rudichuk, who works at a car dealership and as an esthetician, plans to take a year off to care for Jaclyn. A GoFundMe campaign had raised $13,000 by Tuesday afternoon.
She said Jaclyn recently got a weekend pass from the hospital and had a sleepover at home. She played with her five-year-old sister and was thrilled to be bouncing again on her backyard trampoline, even if she had to be held.
At the end of the weekend, she knew she had to leave.
"She said, 'I have to go back to the hospital because I have to get better,'" Rudichuk said.
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Everything we do at Wirehive is to help forward thinking businesses transform the way the world operates.
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Now you're on board and signed up as a Microsoft CSP Partner, how do you make Azure profitable for your business? At Wirehive we've developed a best practice activation methodology in conjunction with Microsoft and our extensive experience in helping agencies embed cloud technology in their organization. You need to start familiarising yourself with Azure to build your Microsoft competency and build out your value prop. Wirehive can support you building out your Go-To-Market plan including your cloud proposition and positioning.
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Learner driver theory test and practical test should be thought of as one unit. That is when taking a practical driving test, a thorough knowledge of the rules on the road is a must. Many a new driver thinks that when they have passed the theory test, they know all of the rules. Especially the pupil who has only used a phone app. in their studies. Using the phone app. exclusively will only help students remember certain questions. I have not met many students who studied for their theory test by digging deeper than a phone app.
Highway Code Online
I wonder how many students reading this article have actually studied the Highway Code? There is an online version of the Highway Code here. It is freely available to anyone. I have mentioned the app. and given the link to an online version, but they both have a downside. When you scroll through anything online,
you are not getting the full picture. Important information is very easy to miss, and you get tired of scrolling through lots of rules and regulations. Clicking a link can take you off topic as well.
Highway Code – Book Version
The book version of the Highway Code is much easier to use as a study aid. You can find a quick reference to a topic that you can't remember its name. You do this by simply flicking through the pages until it catches your eye. Using a search box with the online version calls for you to at least remember part of a name you are looking for.
Here is a thought you might want to consider: " If you are interested in any sport or hobby that requires 'rules'. Would you not wish to know those rules to get the most enjoyment of your sport or hobby?" To pass a driving test you need to have car control and follow the rules of the Highway Code.


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Are you aware of the legal ramifications of not maintaining the balance between your work life and your private life? This short article will explore some of the reasons why maintaining this separation is so important.
Tax: you may be eligible to pay business rates in lieu of council tax if using your home for business purposes - an example of this would be if you're a small hotel operator. There can even be Capital Gains implications if you have a designated work area and decide to sell.
Building and planning: if you convert part of your home for the sole purpose of your business, you can incur building and planning inspections and business rates. Additionally, if your home is no longer primarily a residence, you will require planning permission to proceed.
Health and safety: it might sound ridiculous, but health and safety is a key reason for separating private and business needs. If at home, unique hazards such as stress and loneliness can come more into play. For a detailed and confidential discussion about the importance of separating business activity from that of your private and family life, contact Coddan today.


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8 days cycling with 95% vehicle support
Cycle through rural villages with superb Himalayan views
Nepal, Famed for its stunning mountains, incredibly warm and friendly people, fantastic food, diverse culture and beautiful temples dotting the landscape. By exploring this incredible country by bike, you can immerse yourself in a huge range of different cultures, climates and landscapes, all in just two weeks. During the course of the trip you will get to ride in the foothills of the Himalayas, cycling through ancient cedar forests and picturesque farmland, with the chance to explore fascinating old towns and remote temples en route.
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Low altitude; 80% paved/dirt roads, 20% rough sections
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Arrive Kathmandu.
Day 2
Transfer out of Kathmandu to Pashupatinath then cycle to Bhaktapur and explore the town and its temples; cycle past paddy fields and villages to Godawari.
Day 3
Cycle on tracks to Bungamati village. Explore the village. Ride through the valley to Dakshinkali. Afternoon walk to visit Dakshinkali Temple.
Day 4
Ride to Kulekhani Dam then through pine forest to Markhu; afternoon road ride up to Daman, the high point of the trip with magnificent panoramic views of the Himalaya. On a clear day you can see all the way to Everest.
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Morning walk to nearby monastery; afternoon spectacular downhill ride to Hetauda in the lowlands.
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Cycle or drive along the east west highway to Lothar Bridge. Leave the road and cycle along tracks past small villages, paddy fields and subtropical forests; Overnight in Chitwan.
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Day in Chitwan to enjoy a dugout canoe trip and an elephant-back safari in search of the Asian rhino.
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Ride through forest to Beezhazari Tal and then onto the Mahendra Highway through Narayanghat to lunch: afternoon transfer to Lumbini, Buddha's birthplace.
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Ride through remote villages to Butwal.
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Cycle on the Siddhartha Highway to the mediaeval town of Tansen, with stunning Himalayan views.
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Long descent to Ramdi followed by a roller coaster ride towards Pokhara; drive for a couple of hours and a final ride into Pokhara.
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Drive to Begnes Tal and trek for about 3 hours to Kalikistan with great views of snow capped peaks; afternoon cycle back to Pokhara via old town.
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Fly to Kathmandu; afternoon free.
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End Kathmandu.
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This is a small group guided holiday. The group is usually between 4 and 16 in size, with an average of 12 like-minded clients booking individually, in a couple or as friends together.
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You are moderately fit and have an interest in remote or challenging environments. Some previous experience is required for activity based trips.
What's included
13 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 7 dinners
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Travel insurance
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I've argued consistently that the secret to the iPod's success is that it's an extension of iTunes. Until a company gets serious about an iTunes competitor, I see little danger to the iPod's dominance. Similarly, I haven't seen any electronic book readers to get excited about, until I realized that Amazon's Kindle (http://www.newsweek.com/id/70983/) functions like an extension of Amazon.com.
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Soak in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea or lounge by your private pool, caressed by the rays of the Caribbean sun and fanned by gentle Trade Winds and you will understand why visitors return to 'Belle Rive' again and again. This luxury villa combines traditional Bajan architecture with every modern convenience. The oversized living and dining rooms, which open onto the pool deck, boast a combination of comfortable lounging furniture, complimented with local antiques and artwork.
The fully equipped kitchen is a gourmet's delight of Paranah Pine with granite work surfaces and offer every modern applicance, a gas range, microwave, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer.
Located steps away from little 'Shell Beach' on the south east coast, this villa has a main house comprising of three bedrooms and three bathrooms and a separate 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage. Belle Rive offers accommodations that will suit both families and adult groups. In the main house, the two bedrooms on the upper floor offer private en-suite bathrooms and walkouts to private terraces with commanding views of the ocean and coastline. The main floor bedroom with en-suite opens onto its own terrace and the pool deck. The cottage houses the fourth bedroom and is located right next to the main house and has its own bathroom, kitchenette and veranda. There is a separate laundry area for the entire villa just outside of this annex. The cottage offers flexibility for those who want to holiday with friends and family but may still want some additional privacy.
Daily maid service is provided, and a cook can be arranged for an additional cost. Guests to this charming new villa are likely to become 'regulars.'
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The Lymph as a Psychological Buffer System
About Your Lymph and Its Role as the Body's Psychological Buffer
This blog post is about the wondrous workings of your lymphatic system. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this system, it is comprised of several hundred tiny lymph nodes located primarily in the neck, chest, and belly, as well as drainage ducts and the lymphatic tissues of the spleen, thymus, adenoids, appendix, and tonsils. The lymph itself is a clear liquid that is circulated through the body and eventually returns to the bloodstream. As it circulates, it absorbs and removes toxins, bacteria, digested fats, hormones, and other waste products. The lymph is a primary component of your immune system. It produces and stores white blood cells, including the T cells that attack and destroy bacteria and other life-threatening pathogens.


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Located on the fairways of Northwoods Country Club in Lawrenceville, GA, Fairway View Apartments offers serenity that can't be found elsewhere. Surrounded by 200 acres of rolling hills, stunning dogwoods, towering pines, panoramic lakes and quiet streams, Fairway View offers a distinctive living experience.
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