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All four members of Team Century Marathoner achieved a good finish in the recent Penang Bridge International Marathon 2011 held on Sunday, 20th November this year.
The mixed team of runners consisting of two men; veteran runner Mr. Moey Wooi San and En. Razif Yahya and two ladies; Cik Robiyatulmunawarah Md Arif and Ms. Jessica Tang finished the grueling international event. The team, which is the first under Team Century Marathoner, had trained hard despite their tight schedules.
Proving that age is never a barrier, the oldest in the team, 46-year-old IT Consultant, Moey, finished ahead of his team members and crossed the finish line in 3-hours 27-minutes. Moey came in as the 11th Malaysian and 15th overall in the Men's Veteran Category. "I am happy to have finished the entire marathon within the targeted time and at the same time glad that I was "powered" by Century Battery Malaysia for this event," said the seasoned runner from Damansara. He added, "Being part of the Century Marathoner Team provided the motivation I needed to perform stronger, and I hope I will be selected to represent the team again in next year's event."
Moey, who has taken part in marathons held in Spain and Portugal in the past, will look forward to next year where he will be only one of four Malaysians who have been accepted to run in the highly-acclaimed Boston International Marathon and stand to win up to USD150,000 in prize money. The Boston International Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon, hosted by the U.S city of Boston.
Not to be left behind, the exuberant 28-year-old Jessica Tang was also a shining star, crossing the finish line just a little over half hour after her teammate Moey.
Jessica completed the race as the 5th Malaysian and 14th overall in the Women's Open Category. "I completed the run in 4-hours and 3-minutes and I actually posted a better time. However, my results did not surprise me much as it was what I had expected," she said.
Jessica, a former investment banker, said whilst she had aimed to complete top-ten in her category, she was nonetheless happy with the results.
As the youngest member of the team, she said that her selection and performance as a Team Century Marathoner has spurred her to enter other full marathon events next year, namely the Borneo International marathon in May and the Standard Chartered KL Marathon in June.
Team members En. Razif, 39, and Cik Robiyatulmunawarah (Ruby to her friends), 31, also did well and completed the marathon with finisher medals. Both are motivated by their performance and are looking to perform better in marathons next year.
The Team Century Marathoner competition was earlier announced on Century Battery Malaysia's Facebook page in September 2011 and received overwhelming response. The four were part of 1,000 hopefuls to represent Team Century Marathoner through a selection process. The runners' participation and trip to Penang were fully sponsored by Century Motolite Battery Sdn Bhd.
Mario I. Alba, Director of Century Motolite Battery Sdn Bhd said, "Facebook has become an integral part of many Malaysians' lives, and as such is a wonderful tool for Century to reach our consumers." He added, "We have become increasingly active on our Facebook page and with more than 14,000 members, we will continue our efforts to communicate with our consumers through our Facebook platform."
"I am delighted with the performance of our Team Century Marathoners, they have trained hard and their outstanding performance is a result of that. We are proud to have been represented by a team of committed individuals who displayed excellent endurance. In short, our Marathoners have brought to life what Century batteries signify – long distance running, and long life."
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Just posted this at AMERICAblog Gay. The three key lawmakers pushing for the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell have asked the White House to weigh in on their proposal. This should result in an official statement from the Obama administration. Votes were going to occur later this week on the House floor and in the Senate Armed Services Committee anyway.
Letter to Obama asking for "official views" on DADT repeal http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf

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Sunday, August 10, 2014
Diving in: Sunday Salon: Aug. 10, 2014
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Haven't read The Goldfinch yet, but I loved The Luminaries.ReplyDeleteReplies
You are in for a treat.Delete
Thanks for stopping by.
I still have the new Strout sitting on my shelves unread. Why, I don't know unless it is that once I've read it I will have to wait goodness knows how long before the next one comes out. While it is still sitting there I can still have it to look forward to.ReplyDeleteReplies
A remarkable book. The towns she writes about were in the area where I worked as a journalist for 20 years while living in Maine so there is added interest for me.Delete
I also read The Son by Nesbo and some Robert Crais earlier in the year. So what did you think of The Son? I liked it even though it wasn't part of his Harry Hole series, which I really like.ReplyDelete
I liked The Son but I missed Harry Hole. Like how over the top Nesbo is. He's campy with his violence.ReplyDelete
I'm glad you're back Barbara, winter will be with us soon enough , I'll need plenty of recommendations ! I don't know Robert Craig .ReplyDeleteReplies
You are a big part of the reason I am back. Thank you for your encouragement. Thank you for following!
Wow! That's quite the list of heavy books you've been reading. I find that I tend to spend more time either blogging or reading, it's hard to find a balance between the two, isn't it?ReplyDelete
Hi Barbara : glad you're back on the blog. I agree with you about Elizabeth Strout and Maine. I'm not from there but I will read anything that she writes. I enjoyed Olive and Burgess Boys. I'm curious what you thought of Siri Hustvedt's book. I haven't read her since 2003's What I Loved. But man does she have talent and smarts! Thanks for visiting my blog. cheers.ReplyDeleteReplies
Quick response; she's brilliant. I very much liked this book.Delete
- AnonymousAugust 15, 2014 at 10:59 AM
I'm putting All the Light we Cannot See onto my wish list though honestly, quite when I will get to read this I have no idea. Next decade maybe??? i started reading Siri Hustvedt but then went off on my business trip and didn't feel like carting a heavy book with me so never finished it.ReplyDeleteReplies
I think you will like both books. Hustvedt's a bit convoluted but in a good way. The Light combined great story telling with strong characters. Good to hear from you.Delete
I loved Olive Kitteridge! Welcome back :)ReplyDelete


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With the progress of the civilized society, there is the continuous developed of the infrastructure, technologies, products and so on. This continuous development has made everything outdated at a lighting speed. This is where there is the huge demand of such skilled professionals, who can not only fulfill the requirements of the present day society, but also the future needs at the same time. The complexity of the growing demands and the aim of fulfilling all the aspects of the modern society are positively done by the section of engineering professionals. The group of skilled engineering professionals takes up the responsibility to tackle the complex problems of the society and come up with effective solutions, which undoubtedly contributes for the positive development of the society.
If you are an aspiring student and has the passion and interest in the technological sector, then you should definitely opt for an engineering course, as offered by the reputed institutes in the country like, the best private engineering colleges in Delhi NCR. However, if you are not aware of the advantages that this particular course program can offer in the professional field, then we are here to assist you. Here, in this article, some of the major reasons are discussed that will help you to understand as for why you should pursue this program.
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These professionals are supposed to come up with incredible creativity, especially when they are confronted with the challenges of the modern society. In fact, the more complex problem they face, the more creative solutions they should provide. There are numerous evidences to this concept, as we can see modern structures, infrastructures, advanced technologies, etc, developed by the engineers, which not only take the civilized society into the next level, but also make the modern lifestyle easier. If you are focused and curious about learning new techniques and at the same willing to apply the acquired knowledge to solve real problems, then engineering is all about you.
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The upgraded engineering course programs are designed with all the essential topics that will help you to develop the required knowledge and skill sets. Such acquired knowledge and skill sets are highly valued in the professional field. Your ability to provide practical solutions for crucial problems will offer you great confidence, and this will help you to sketch a successful career graph.
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However I wonder what this sense of hurry does to the body and the spirit? I wonder If the body is telling us something when we are overwhelmed? Perhaps this is an opportunity to deeply listen and not an obstacle at all? Perhaps our body offers us the opportunity to set aside our to do list and instead listen to our innate needs for inner soothing and slowing down? I wonder what would happen if we got off the "Just get it done train" and listened to the wisdom of our symptoms instead of seeing them as something we must ignore or conversely, worry about?
Seeing the symptom as a divine message as to the unmet needs of the body and the soul offers the opportunity to bring our hearts, souls and systems back into balance. Scatteredness by it's very definition suggests a need to slow down, focus and pay attention to simple activities that bring us joy and a connection with the five senses.
I remember years ago when I was finishing my graduate program and coming upon the deadline for the first draft of my thesis. That morning I woke up and had intended to power through on a self-imposed deadline and, "Just get her done!" I was restless, unfocused and frustrated with the deadline and the amount of work I had heaped upon myself. Instead I found myself looking at pie recipes. That day I made coconut buttermilk struessel, 3 berry with crumbtop and chocolate orange cream silk.
My self-recrimination could have stopped there but I had grown up in a family where the expanded definition of responsibility ran deep and spontaneity and ingenuity were most often undervalued. So were listening to the needs of the body. I beat myself up for my procrastination further in an endless unconscious loop. I demeaned myself for doing something so fool hardy. Then I got the brilliant idea of speaking with several of my friends in the same program. The two I spoke too, when I was able to admit to them I had ignored my work said, "Maybe making pie was exactly what you needed to get to the point where you were ready to sit down and write? Do you feel more ready now?" I had to admit I felt more settled inside and less restless. The other one just said, " That's brilliant! " After a night of sharing the pie with dear friends I felt more whole and calmed down inside.
The next morning I was then able to sit down and write out all the qualities I wanted this draft of my thesis to have. I wrote them on a list in descending order and imagined my thesis embodying each one of them. Then I sat down and wrote veraciously for about a day and a half with these qualities as my diamond shining crystal clear end goal. Each quality represented a facet that added refinement to the overall clarity. Although I dug a deep well the day before I was able to catch myself quickly. So If something isn't sticking for you let it go....It may not be the right time to complete it. There is brilliance and opportunity in the moment beyond this one too. Honor the internal symptoms as rythms of your spirit. Let your body play and your heart open. Make pie or whatever task your body is drawn to do! Then return later, refreshed, and renewed with the inner clarity of the task and your ingenious brilliance intact!
What have you let go of and returned to with a new awareness genius and clarity recently? I'd love to know!
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Allow an hour for your first appointment. Further visits are 30 minutes.
The osteopath will ask you about your problem and take a full medical history.
Your medication
Please bring details of any medication you are taking and, if available, the results of any x-rays, scans or tests. You do not have to see your doctor before seeing the osteopath.
It will be necessary to undress to your underwear for full examination (bring shorts if you prefer). The osteopath will usually ask you to try some simple movements and carry out tests such as reflexes. Most people find treatment relaxing.
Examination need not be painful. Let the osteopath know. The osteopath will explain what he or she has found and discuss a treatment plan with you. This may include exercises or advice for self-help.
Sometimes the osteopath will write to your doctor, perhaps to ask for the results of tests, or to have some tests done; this will be discussed with you.
After treatment
Avoid strenuous activity. It is not unusual to experience some soreness in the area of the problem, or even distant areas. It should not last for more than 24 - 48 hours. Do telephone if you have any concerns.
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Allow 30-40 minutes for their first visit. You will be asked to complete a questionnaire before your child first appointment. This allows the osteopath to concentrate on the child and avoids them feeling 'talked about'. You may download and print this questionnaire from the Download section of this website. Click here to go directly to that page.
Newborn infant
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Treatment is more effective if your child is relaxed and keeps still. Parents can help for example, by reading to their child during treatment. The clinic has toys & books, but do bring any favourites from home.
Where possible children are examined in their underwear, however, with younger children the osteopath may lift clothing to look at the child's spine rather than cause upset on the first visit. Teenagers often bring a pair of shorts to wear.
Fees should be settled after your appointment, by cash, cheque or card (we don't take american express).


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CSU Bakersfield sees record enrollment, introduces new academic programs
September 12, 2011The doldrums of summer gave way to energy and vitality today as CSUB rolled out the welcome mat for a record 1249 first-time freshmen eager to begin their college careers. An additional 849 transfer students round out CSUB's largest enrollment ever.
"We have about 214 more freshmen on campus than we did a year ago," said Steven Watkin, CSUB's Director of Outreach. "This is great news as these students represent the future of our skilled workforce. These are people who are likely to positively benefit our community and its economy."
Increases in enrollment can be attributed to several factors. More than ever, students and their parents are realizing that an education is among the best investments someone can make and that obtaining a degree will help ensure marketability in a sluggish job market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2010 the unemployment rate for those holding a Bachelor's degree was nearly half of that among those with only a high school diploma.
Universities are experiencing a new enrollment phenomenon as well. As state funding for the California State University (CSU) has been slashed in recent years, driving up tuition, local students are opting to stay closer to home as a cost-cutting measure.
Watkins added: "Some local high school students who might have otherwise planned to go away to college are instead pursuing their hometown university, staying closer to home to save money."
New Academic Programs
Also helping to bolster CSUB's enrollment figures is an unprecedented number of new academic programs starting this fall. In total, CSUB is ushering in 13 new academic programs — three new majors, two new certificate programs and eight new concentrations within existing majors — none of which required additional state funding to implement.
"Rather than waiting for state funding to advance our academic mission, CSUB has been very entrepreneurial, seeking federal funding, engaging unique partnerships, and making use of available resources that allow CSUB to move ahead in spite of massive funding cuts to higher education in recent years," said CSUB President Horace Mitchell.
For instance, CSUB pursued and received a $3.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education in 2010. This funding has allowed CSUB to offer its first-ever engineering degree this fall.
Dr. Mitchell stated, "For the past six years as I have been out and about in the community, the question I am unfailingly and most frequently asked is, 'What about engineering? This region needs engineering.' We are excited to be able to respond to a component of this need by offering our initial engineering program."
With more than 35 first-time freshmen and another 20 transfer students enrolled in the program, the new Computer Engineering major has been very well received by students and has far exceeded enrollment expectations thus far.
Another new major being offered is a Bachelor of Science in Global Intelligence and National Security. Funding by a grant through the Office of the Director for National Intelligence (ODNI), the pilot degree program is intended to prepare students for positions with Federal agencies like the CIA, FBI, Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security whose missions focus on intelligence gathering and analysis, threat evaluation, national security, and/or foreign affairs.
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United Airlines last B737 revenue flight,
United 737, LAX to SFO, landed on runway 28L just before sunset.
October 28, 2009
Boeing 737-322
s/n 24192 built 1988
The flight was greeted by a double watercannon salute,
one salute to honor the retiring Captain,
the other to honor the retiring Boeing 737 fleet....
On the following day, Thursday, October 29, this aircraft as well as N334UA were flown from KSFO to KVCV, Victorville, CA. to be put into long term storage.


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Hauntings are one of the most integral aspects in the horror genre. Because, having something attached to your or your house / belongings is horrifying; the thought that no matter where you go or what you do – you'll never break free from it. Most people instantly think about haunted houses, but, as we'll see in this week's streams, hauntings can happy in a number of different places.
Insidious Chapter 2 (2013) – Haunted Human(s)
James Wan knows his shit when it comes to hauntings. From Dead Silence to the original Insidious to last year's Insidious Chapter 2 and the amazing, amazing The Conjuring, he knows what it takes to scare an audience and to do it in such a way that it's effective on each subsequent viewing. Insidious Chapter 2 picks up where the first film left off; a family finds out that there son is being haunted by an evil presence, a presence that also haunted the father as a child. After what they thought was a successful cleansing at the end of the first film, they soon find out that the entity is back and may have never left in the first place. This film in no way reaches The Conjuring level of frights, but it's a worthy sequel to Insidious and one that adds and builds on elements from the first film in a really innovative way. Also, the music alone is beyond frightening. Wan was quoted as saying that this would be his final genre film. Here's hoping that one day he proves himself wrong; he's too good to leave this early.
The Caller (2011) – Haunted Apartment
After a messy divorce, Mary Kee moves to an older apartment complex for a fresh start. The apartment may be old, but since it gets her away from her mentally and physically abusive ex-husband, she is nothing but positive about building a new home here. She begins getting strange phone calls from an old woman asking to speak to her son. Mary Kee assures the woman that, if her son did live there, he most assuredly does not anymore. As the woman begins getting angrier and angrier, Mary Kee's life begins to take a strange turn for the worse and she realizes that this woman may be very dangerous. Like Insidious Chapter 2, this film merges elements of horror, science fiction and time travel in an incredibly cool way. The effects here are nothing spectacular as most of the scares are hinted at instead of violently in your face, but it works in this case. Rachelle Lefevre, as Mary Kee, does a wonderful job and, if you've seen last year's first season of Under the Dome, you'll agree that she deserves to be in more genre films.
The Pact (2012) – Haunted House
The poster for The Pact is what kept me from watching it for the longest time. It shows a ghostly figure melting out of a panel of wallpaper. It just looked terribly cheesy and I didn't want to waste my time on any further cheesy haunted house films. Well, I'm seriously glad that I gave this one a chance because it's a pretty badass way to incorporate the reason that the ghosts are hanging around. When her mother passes away and her sister disappears in their mother's house shortly after, Annie must return to the house that she promised herself she never would in order to find out exactly what's going on. At first the entity seems malevolent, but the longer she investigates and the more active the entity becomes she realizes that it may very well be trying to help her crack the case. I won't spoil the ending because it's what makes this film so rewarding, but I'll say this it's a pretty great way to meld a haunted house film and a true-crime horror into one fun 90 minutes. On a side not, this film could have easily just been called "Cleavage" or "I Walk around a lot with Hardly Anything On." It works and makes me kind of want to start watching the Arrow television show so that I can get some more Caity Lotz.
Spiderhole (2010) – Haunted Memories
Four young friends who all go to the same art school decide to become squatters (people who reside in abandoned homes to keep from paying rent) and they just choose the wrong damn address. I've included this in my list of hauntings because it sells itself as one via Netflix, including in its description the phrase, "…they're sharing the space with a deeply evil presence." It turns out not to be so, but the killer's reasoning is because he can't let go of the past and that's really what a haunting is in the first place: the inability to let go. Also, the laziness of this movie will most likely haunt me for years to come. The film steals so many aspects of other great horror films and rehashes them in the most mediocre way. The Collection and Hostel being the most prevalent, but, don't worry, there's a laundry list of thefts going on here. I'm not sure of any scenario in which I'd suggest watching this over any other streaming film. I guess if someone had a gun to your head and said watch it or die….I don't know; maybe not even then. Just start retelling the tale of Little Red Riding Hood and maybe you'd keep the attention of said attacker.
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Growing up in New Jersey, I didn't know that I didn't properly pronounce the word "water" until I left the state. So no wonder New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is frustrated by the amused folks in a Californian Dick's Sports who can barely understand his Boston accent. There are no subtitles in this Funny or Die/Under Armour clip, but do what you can to keep up.
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Food and Wine
The cuisine at The Dautaj is mainly Italian but you can also order New York steaks, lamb and seafood. Many of the dishes reflect Northern Italian Cuisine, with the emphasis on richer sauces. You will find many favorite dishes at the Dautaj, including the New Zealand Rack of Lamb, served with homemade risotto and prepared in a barolo wine sauce or the delicious Penne Vodka and other delectable pasta dishes. The meats are always very tender as the restaurant uses only prime quality beef and veal while the fish is brought in daily from the market.
Welcome to the Dautaj Restaurant
The Dautaj Restaurant was first established as an elegant Victorian mansion with 10½ foot ceilings built in 1855 as a residential estate.The restaurant was converted to an inn in the early 1900's.In the 60's the Wilson family took control and opened The Warwick Inn restaurant.The restaurant stayed in the Wilson family until 2006 when the Dautaj family took ownership. The restaurant is now under new ownership and is continuing to serve Italian cuisine while maintaining its traditional decor.
When you dine at or visit The Dautaj you may feel as if you have been sent back in time to the Victorian era.The restaurant's décor and furnishings include 3 fireplaces, many antiques and fine art, especially the Mystic Room, one of several locations within the restaurant that makes the Dautaj a wonderful place to go for a romantic evening or more upscale dining in a classic setting.
Music at the Dautaj
The Dautaj Restaurant regularly offers live music, presenting a mix of genre and a stellar line-up of performers and bands throughout the year. Every Friday evening and occasionally on Saturday and Thursday nights, you can experience live music while dining or having a drink at the bar. Bartender Ray Townley, who spent many years in the music business, promotes the music scene with fine jazz, blues, brazilian, rock and other styles.


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Using the Report Generator
SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional gives us the ability to generate reports from the SQL database, without opening SQL Management Studio. This is a benefit in scenarios where Engineering wants information that IT isn't allowing them to have by restricting SQL access. To run reports, a user must be granted permission on a user or group level. This is set in the Administration tool under "Administrative Permissions". You'll find this permission in the same place for both users and groups.
Once this is enabled, a user can launch the report generator tool by navigating to any folder in the local vault view and going to Tools > Report Generator.
The dialog is likely to look blank at first.
We can change that with some examples that SOLIDWORKS provides for us and, in another article, some queries of our own. To get these examples we need to get the CRP file out of our installed directory.
A typical directory will look something like C:\Program Files\SOLIDWORKS Corp\SOLIDWORKS 20XX\SOLIDWORKS PDM\.
This may change depending on your installation location and version. The file we are looking for is "Report Examples 1.crp". We add this file by going to the File > Import Queries menu option. This will launch an open dialog looking for any CRP files. Select this file and click open.
Each time we add a report, the tool will ask us how we want to assign permissions for those able to see the report generator. This gives us a more granular control of who can see which reports.
Be mindful to make sure that you have your own user selected.
The Admin user will always be selected by default and cannot be deselected, so don't worry about accidentally removing rights for all users. Once we have cleared this dialog for each report that is added (for the example reports this is quite a few), we will get a number of total queries added. From here, we can generate reports and get some data.
To run specific reports check the box in the upper left pane. It is possible to run as many reports as you'd like at a time. Keeping in mind, if your reports have similar input requests things can get confusing. If your report needs to deal with files and is configured to use a selected file (without a prompt), files can be added to the selection by going to File > Add files to selection.
In the screenshot above I have added my Toy Car model to query against its Tree structure. When we're ready to run, click the green play button or go to Edit > Execute Query. The results of each report will show in the bottom pane. This information can be exported as a comma delimited file (CSV) which can be opened in Excel for ease of use.
Writing custom reports can be a daunting task. SOLIDWORKS provides us some help on this in the Knowledgebase Article S-013369. We also explore this a little bit in another blog article.


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text: Todd G. Cosenza is a partner in the Litigation Department and Vice-Chair of the Securities Litigation Practice Group, focusing on complex financial litigation, with a focus on securities class actions. He has obtained victories for his clients in a number of landmark shareholder class actions. Todd also regularly serves as counsel to independent audit and special committees in the context of confidential internal corporate investigations and advises senior executives and boards of directors on corporate governance matters, particularly those involving mergers and acquisitions. The Am Law Litigation Daily named Todd "Litigator of the Week" for his representation of Lehman Brothers during a 23-day trial in multibillion dollar RMBS litigation. In 2017, Todd was named a Law360 MVP in Banking for a number of high profile wins. Chambers USA has ranked him among the leading individuals practicing in securities litigation in the United States (2013-19). In doing so, Chambers USA has described him as "a rock star New York lawyer," "an incredibly bright rising star with an encyclopedic knowledge of securities law issues and case law," and "an extremely technically competent lawyer who knows the law exceptionally well." Chambers USA has also complimented his "very good business sense," his "extremely intelligent" approach to litigation, and his ability to "guide the client through the process with very practical, pragmatic and informed advice." The Legal 500 recommends Todd as a leading attorney in the areas of Securities Litigation, M&A Litigation and General Commercial Disputes. In 2013, the New York Law Journal selected Todd as a "Rising Star." He was the recipient of Fordham Law School's 2012 "Rising Star Award" recognizing the extraordinary achievements of a distinguished alumnus. He was selected by Lawdragon as one of the 500 leading lawyers in America in 2016 and 2017. Todd also has been recognized in New York Super Lawyers (2013-19) in the area of Securities Litigation. + Continue Reading Highlights Vice-Chair of Willkie's Securities Litigation Practice Ranked by Chambers among the leading individuals practicing in securities litigation (2013-19) Obtained significant victories for Lehman in multibillion dollar RMBS litigation


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Martin, Bishop of Tours, c.397
Psalm 19
The heavens are telling the glory of God and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. One day pours out its song to another and one night unfolds knowledge to another. They have neither speech nor language and their voices are not heard, yet their sound has gone out into all lands and their words to the ends of the world. In them has he set a tabernacle for the sun, that comes forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber and rejoices as a champion to run his course. It goes forth from the end of the heavens and runs to the very end again, and there is nothing hidden from its heat.
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives wisdom to the simple.
The statutes of the Lord are right and rejoice the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure and gives light to the eyes.
The fear of the Lord is clean and endures for ever; the judgements of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, sweeter also than honey, dripping from the honeycomb. By them also is your servant taught and in keeping them there is great reward.
Who can tell how often they offend? O cleanse me from my secret faults!
Keep your servant also from presumptuous sins lest they get dominion over me; so shall I be undefiled,
and innocent of great offence.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my hearbe acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.
Psalm 20
May the Lord hear you in the day of trouble, the name of the God of Jacob defend you; send you help from his sanctuary and strengthen you out of Zion; remember all your offerings and accept your burnt sacrifice; grant you your heart's desire and fulfil all your mind. May we rejoice in your salvation and triumph in the name of our God; may the Lord perform all your petitions.
Now I know that the Lord will save his anointed; he will answer him from his holy heaven, with the mighty strength of his right hand. Some put their trust in chariots and some in horses, but we will call only on the name of the Lord our God. They are brought down and fallen, but we are risen and stand upright.
O Lord, save the king and answer us when we call upon you.
Isaiah 5.8-24
Ah, you who join house to house, who add field to field, until there is room for no one but you, and you are left to live alone in the midst of the land! The Lord of hosts has sworn in my hearing: Surely many houses shall be desolate, large and beautiful houses, without inhabitant. For ten acres of vineyard shall yield but one bath, and a homer of seed shall yield a mere ephah.
Ah, you who rise early in the morning in pursuit of strong drink, who linger in the evening to be inflamed by wine, whose feasts consist of lyre and harp, tambourine and flute and wine, but who do not regard the deeds of the Lord, or see the work of his hands! Therefore my people go into exile without knowledge; their nobles are dying of hunger, and their multitude is parched with thirst.
Therefore Sheol has enlarged its appetite and opened its mouth beyond measure; the nobility of Jerusalem and her multitude go down, her throng and all who exult in her. People are bowed down, everyone is brought low, and the eyes of the haughty are humbled. But the Lord of hosts is exalted by justice, and the Holy God shows himself holy by righteousness. Then the lambs shall graze as in their pasture, fatlings and kids shall feed among the ruins.
Ah, you who drag iniquity along with cords of falsehood, who drag sin along as with cart-ropes, who say, 'Let him make haste, let him speed his work that we may see it; let the plan of the Holy One of Israel hasten to fulfilment, that we may know it!'
Ah, you who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!
Ah, you who are wise in your own eyes, and shrewd in your own sight!
Ah, you who are heroes in drinking wine and valiant at mixing drink, who acquit the guilty for a bribe, and deprive the innocent of their rights!
Therefore, as the tongue of fire devours the stubble, and as dry grass sinks down in the flame, so their root will become rotten, and their blossom go up like dust; for they have rejected the instruction of the Lord of hosts, and have despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.
Matthew 4.23-5.12
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people. So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought to him all the sick, those who were afflicted with various diseases and pains, demoniacs, epileptics, and paralytics, and he cured them. And great crowds followed him from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and from beyond the Jordan.
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:
'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
'Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
'Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
'Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
'Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
'Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
'Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
'Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
The Collect
God all powerful, who called Martin from the armies of this world to be a faithful soldier of Christ: give us grace to follow him in his love and compassion for the needy, and enable your Church to claim for all people their inheritance as children of God; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.


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The new offerings, which integrate Lotus colloboration tools, focus on regulatory, security and remote operations issues.
HAWTHORNE, N.Y. -- IBM rolled out another gaggle of middleware solutions on Monday -- this time 15 new products to be delivered to customers in the energy and utilities, government and consumer product markets. The products specifically address regulatory change, privacy and security issues and remote operations.
To date, IBM has added 60 new middleware solutions to its portfolio since the company announced in December its realignment of its software group software group to focus on vertical markets, including finance, health care and manufacturing.
"This is an incremental strategy that we're building on," said Dave West, segment manager, IBM Rational. "This [announcement] is a proof point that we're continually investing in technology to make the connectivity with applications more collaborative."
The products combine four elements: IBM middleware technology, including WebSphere app server tools, DB2 database management, Tivoli systems management, Lotus messaging and Rational developer tools; industry-specific middleware from IBM; industry-specific services from IBM and others; and industry-specific application software from IBM's network of business partners, such as SAP.
Steve Mills, senior vice president and group executive for IBM's software group, said integration is a "huge pain point" for businesses because up to now it has been largely manual. "Our middleware automates the process. Scalability and flexibility are what middleware provide inherently."
The new offerings include five new solutions for each of the vertical markets -- energy and utilities, government and consumer.
For example, the energy and utilities offerings include Contact Center Optimizer to reduce the cost of customer support through automation; Regulatory Compliance to help utilities comply with cyber security and financial business controls by providing utilities with the ability to model, simulate andautomate businesses using Lotus and Tivoli middleware; and Mobile Workforce Management designed to help field crew productivity and utilization of resources by enhancing information capture at the service point through IBM's pervasive technology.
The offerings for the government sector include Access, a suite of collaboration tools; eForms and Record Management to help control redundant data; and Government Public Safety, which provides integrated access to a variety of data, such as spatial maps, to facilitate better and faster response to emergency situations.
The City of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, is using one of IBM's government-specific solutions to build a community portal that would give the 280,000 residents of Windsor and nearby Essex assess to community information and services. The 1.5 million project, launched in February, uses a portal solution developed by IBM using WebSphere Portal and Lotus Collaboration products, such as Lotus Instant Messaging and Lotus Team Workplace, and runs on iSeries hardware.
Kristina Verner, project officer for the City of Windsor, said this project is all about collaboration to bring portal content to a community. "We see the technology as an enabler," she said. "This was the most advance tool we could find so that we would grow as our users become more sophisticated using this portal," she said.
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August 12, 2016
The team of nine climbed Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowden and raised over £8,000 for WeSeeHope
A team of nine intrepid adventurers, including four members from Capital Support, a Six Degrees company, successfully completed the National Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday 6th August in aid of WeSeeHope. Below are some key numbers behind their story: –
What follows is an account of their journey from Team Leader, Carrie Whamond, Executive Sales Director at Capital Support.
Mountain One: Ben Nevis
We started the National Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday morning, nine of us squeezed into a 12 seat mini-bus, with all of the kit, backpacks, and food we would need for 24 hours. Vacuum packed sardines have more room – it quickly became apparent that sleep in between mountains was going to be a scarce commodity.
We arrived at Ben Nevis and began our ascent at 2:15pm. After an hour of climbing up a steep rocky incline, most of us were asking ourselves "why on earth did I agree to this?"
The higher up the mountain, the more difficult the terrain became – eventually reaching minus temperatures and 30-40mph winds in the upper third of the mountain.
Reaching the summit was met with a cheer of celebration. After taking five minutes for a quick picture, we turned straight around and headed back down. The descent was quite tough on the knees, which was made more difficult due to the wet conditions making the ground slippery underfoot.
We finished up with two bad knee injuries. However, all nine completed the challenge and bundled their wet, tired, but elated bodies back into the bus for the journey to the Lake District.
Mountain Two: Scafell Pike
At the foot of Scafell Pike, we were faced with a difficult decision. As a result of losing time on Ben Nevis for injuries, our guide informed us that we would have to complete a five hour climb (on a normal night) in under four hours, or we wouldn't be able to complete the 24 hour challenge.
Gallantly, and at a large personal and psychological sacrifice, four of the team made the decision to stay behind, so that the five remaining uninjured team members could be in with a chance of keeping the time challenge alive. To have travelled 700 miles, climbed Ben Nevis, mentally prepared for all three mountains, and not be able to proceed, was devastating. It was, however, an incredibly generous act.
At 2:15am, in the pitch black and wearing head torches, five of the team set off on the mountain at a punishing pace in order to meet the time. The group had to stay close together. We couldn't see any further than a few feet in front, and the terrain was incredibly rocky.
The mountain was covered in boulder and rubble fields, which often required the physical dexterity of a mountain goat: not something that comes naturally to those over 35! Occasionally, groups of headlamps would appear miles above in the sky, like an airplane landing, and the enormity of the remaining climb would sink in.
Conditions were still wet. It rained, and the winds were even worse than Nevis – knocking us over on the side of the mountain. However, by 5:43am we were all running down the side of Scafell Pike to the cheers and support of our waiting team, having completed the climb in 3 hours 27 minutes. A record time, according to our guide!
Mountain Three: Snowden
We were destined to be plagued with knee injuries, losing another member of the team (with both knees!) to the gruelling descent on Scafell. This left us with four members, who had 3.5 hours (instead of the normal 4.5 hours) to complete Snowden within the challenge rules.
All nine of the team headed onto the mountain to give it their best shot, with the agreement that four would take on Snowden without the guide, and at their own risk, in order to make time. The remaining injured group would, with the guide's help, attempt to complete as much of the mountain as their damaged knees would allow.
Exhausted, bruised, and psychologically prepared for the well-known walking path, we set off. It was only 30 minutes later that we realised that we were to take the most difficult route up Snowden – not the leisurely stroll we were led to believe we had left. Rock climbing, boulder jumping, and some of the steepest ascents of the day made for a difficult journey.
After another super quick photo at the summit, we set off back down the mountain. Half way down, with 30 minutes to spare, everyone broke into a jog – finally running (or hobbling due to yet another knee collapsing) over the finish line with minutes to spare.
Elated, full of emotion, pride for one another, and joy at having completed the challenge, we all set off to Chester. And the pub.
Completing the National Three Peaks Challenge
Team Capital Support successfully completed the National Three Peaks Challenge in under 24 hours: a massive achievement. They have raised over £8,000 so far for WeSeeHope, but just because they're back at their desks and returning to normal life doesn't mean they can't raise even more.
Visit the team's JustGiving page to donate what you can, and remember that your money will be helping to improve the lives of orphans and other vulnerable children living in extreme poverty in Southern and Eastern Africa.
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Darling in the FranXX 22, post Grande Crevasse battle, has the kids trying to prepare for the next stage in their lives, or so they think. So they dutifully plant vegetables, which die because there's no life in the earth anymore. Meanwhile, everyone learns what we already knew–that Kokoro is pregnant, and she's given choices, neither of them having to do with actually having a baby. Other team members get sick from the pressure or overwork. The Nines are pitiful possibly because they can't get the nutrients they need, but they've lost their reason for existence. And 02 is a zombie who keeps getting mysterious cuts on her arms, until Hiro, not at 100% either as you can imagine, realizes it's because she's still in Strelizia, up in space, and the cuts wounds from battle (he learns this from a mind-meld from when their horns touch–something I figured they would have figured out before). But there's hope. One of the plantations is still intact and it has good soil, but by now Hiro has made his decision. He's going to ride a Klaxosaur that somehow will respond to human orders up into space, up to Mars, to reach Hiro, as they promised. The others … well, it's an interesting question.
They use the proverb "You can't swim in the same river twice" several times. You can take that as a metaphor for them to turn their blades into plowshares, but for all of them to decide to go up with Hiro, to return to the fight, seems to reject this notion. Battle is all the Nines ever knew, it's all they think they're good for, so they're fine with going up (never thought I'd see that asshole Alpha on the same side as our guys, but anime loves to redeem villains). But the others are now fully-human adults who have seen other things of the world. Hiro, of course, has no choice but to join 02, but the others? Because they can't abandon their friend, who has always, as Goro points out with a fist to the jaw, gone his own way? Because eking out a living on Earth isn't appealing to them? Because the battle isn't over? Maybe the latter, but the people doing the fighting were never doing it for them. Why should they care? And what about those frozen people, the ones without abilities. Quite possibly our heroes will die or get transformed in space and they'll be unfrozen and sent to Mistilteinn to start a farm …
Hisone to Masotan is getting near the climax, too, and while episode 11 is the grandest episode of the lot, the major story-point, well, up until the very end, is an internal realization and decision by Hisone. She's quit the SDF and returned to her parents' house where she mopes and remembers Kakiyasu almost physically throwing her off the base. Meanwhile, the ritual has begun, Sada flying Masotan, and it's going swimmingly. I figured Hisone would have a turnaround at some point, and it comes. She realizes that while she had found a lot of people to love (that she turned her back on), but it was because of Masotan, and she must protect that which is most precious.
Great, I thought, but the ritual has begun, Masotan is a long way away, how on earth could she even get up there? But at this point the show throws us a curveball, as Sada remembers a lost love of her own–how she lost it is the episode's last story-point, and Masotan freaks out. How Hisone manages to meet up with Kakiyasu et al., in a nice, wet scene of apologies and forgiveness, then actually get back in Masotan's stomach, is absolutely ridiculous but effective and fun. And cheerworthy. As provincial as I am, I should point out that there is a bridge like that in Toyama–it's on the way to Takaoka.
The episode has by now hit us with despair and triumph, but we got the final plot point, and it's an interesting one. While Hisone has realized how important Masotan is to her, there's still her interest in Okonogi to contend with. The situation looked impossible before, now it's maybe impossible again. Can someone bear to let whoever it is get sacrificed? I'm not sure who it's going to be … by the ragged clothing it's suggested that it will be that girl whose name I can't remember, but I get the feeling Okonogi will intervene, or Hisone. Either way, it's a sad, primitive way to do things, and I for one would object to anyone going. I wonder if the people in the belly of the giant dragon feel the same way? Well, we'll find out next week, even if I think it can't possibly top this episode.
Steins;Gate 0 had a mid-way arc-closer last week, so I figured something big would happen this week. Looks like we'll have to wait until next week, because episode 12 turned to the more personal story of Kagari and her lost memories, and the question of whether it's better if she gets them back or not, considering the hell she'll remember. But the issue is presented gently, in the form of a song that Mayuri in the future taught the young Kagari, that causes a fainting spell when Mayuri sings it again. We spend most of the time with Rintarou and the girls going from character to character trying to find the origin of the song. One person heard it from another, just about every girl in the cast except Maho, who's not around. Rintarou thinks it might be a telephone game, and it would indeed have been fun, if a pointless exercise, to discover that no one invented it–someone heard it from the past, or the future, from someone else who heard it from the same people. It all finishes with a bit of plot at the end. Kagari discovers at least part of her memories, happy ones, but at the same time, some bad people have spotted her. Well, overall a sweet way to spend an episode, but I suppose it couldn't last.


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Andre Blais is making a career of studying Canadians' voting patterns and political knowledge, and the experience can be discouraging.
"Some people are extremely well-informed. Other people are extremely uninformed. But I think we can assume that the majority of voters are not very well-informed," says Professor Blais, co-author of Citizens, a book that explores what Canadians know about politics.
A professor of political science at the Université de Montréal, Prof. Blais holds the Canada research chair in electoral studies. He is also one of the academics behind the Canadian Election Study, a project that has analyzed why Canadians vote the way they do since 1965. The investigators study responses from thousands of voters to surveys conducted during and after each election.
The project has examined every election up to 2004 (though analysis of that vote has yet to be finalized). The findings indicate Canadian voters know far less than politicians might expect.
Many are confounded by even the most basic of political terms. One study, the authors note, found only 40% of voters surveyed could or would define the difference between politics of the "left" and "right."
"And many of those who did venture definitions seemed to have quite fuzzy understandings," the researchers write.
After the 2000 federal election, only about one-third of respondents were able to place the NDP on the left end of the political spectrum, or place the Canadian Alliance on the right.
The researchers also found about a third of Canadians could not correctly attribute a single election promise to the party that made it, even when the questions listed the most basic elements of a party's platform, such as the Canadian Alliance's plan for a flat tax rate.
Men, university graduates and wealthy Canadians expressed the greatest interest in politics and paid the most attention to political news, while women, poorer Canadians and young or uneducated voters typically knew less about politics.
And even though the Liberals had won a third straight majority under Jean Chrétien, one in 10 Canadians interviewed for the Canadian Election Study could not name him as party leader.
Canadians' knowledge of Paul Martin, the current Liberal leader, was not much better. After the 1997 election, fewer than two in five could identify him as the federal finance minister. More than twice as many Canadians could correctly identify the president of the United States as Bill Clinton.
"The Canadian public contains deep pockets of political ignorance and political illiteracy," the authors write.
"Disturbing as these figures are, they probably overstate the level of political knowledge in the country for the simple reason that people who tune out politics altogether are less likely to agree to take part in an election survey."
Misinformation is another problem. The authors of Citizens note that during the 1997 election, nearly 60% of the respondents believed aboriginal people were better off or about the same as other Canadians, even though their unemployment rate was almost triple the general population's (27% versus 10%) and the life expectancy of male status Indians was 7-1/2 years less than the average Canadian man's.
Canadians also scored poorly on questions about the crime rate, as well as pollution levels and poverty.
It may be tempting to fault voters for their ignorance, but experts stress they are not solely to blame. Henry Milner, a political scientist in Québec who specializes in political participation and knowledge, argues Canadian society does not encourage citizens to remain interested in politics or research election information.
Prof. Milner said Canadians lack "civic literacy" — they do not seek out political information by reading newspapers, visiting libraries or researching the candidates in their riding.
"There is no miracle cure," said Prof. Milner, author of Civic Literacy: How Informed Citizens Make Democracy Work.
"It's not much good to blame individuals. It may or may not be the fault of individuals, but we're not going to change them anyway, because it's their choice."
He suggested Canada follow the example of Scandinavian countries, where the voter turnout rate is higher, by encouraging lifelong learning, civic education and informal "study circles" for adults.
Indeed, the authors of Citizens found that the main source of information about politics, even among university graduates, is television. Younger Canadians were most likely to rely on their family and friends for political insight.
Even so, it is still possible for most voters to responsibly cast ballots, Prof. Blais suggested.
"One should not assume that it's impossible to vote in a reasonable fashion, even if one's level of knowledge is relatively low."
He said a "substantial minority" of voters tend to vote along party lines. Others vote based on issues like abortion. If a voter takes the time to determine each party's stance on that issue, "then they can vote quite reasonably without knowing anything else," he said.
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Heads of Ukrainian and foreign
companies-producers of protective equipment,
armaments, military and special-purpose
vehicles and equipment
On participation in
XIV International Exhibition
"Arms and Security - 2017"
Please be informed hereby that, pursuant to the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 19.09.2007 No.753-p, on October 10-13, 2017, XIV International Exhibition "Arms and Security - 2017" will be held. Venue – International Exhibition Centre (15 Brovarsky Ave., Kyiv, Ukraine).
The main goal of this annual exhibition event is to promote the implementation of innovative technology into law enforcement and defense sectors of the country, improvement of the infrastructure of the Interior Ministry of Ukraine, National Guard of Ukraine and central executive authorities whose activities are coordinated by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine through the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, other authorities and special services whose activities are related to homeland security and public safety.
We invite you to take part in XIV International Exhibition "Arms and Security - 2017" and showcase the best products your company has to offer to an international audience.
In order to participate, please contact International Exhibition Centre
O. Takhtai
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Heads of Ukrainian and foreign defense companies
Dear Sir/Madam,
Please be informed hereby that on October 10-13, 2017, on the eve of the Defender of Ukraine Day, XIV International Exhibition "Arms and Security-2017" will be held at the International Exhibition Centre (15 Brovarsky Ave., Kyiv, Ukraine).
Main product categories presented within "Arms and Security": weapon and military equipment for armed forces and law enforcement agencies, police gear and equipment, border and customs control, hunting, sporting and self-defense weapons and other related products.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine considers the exhibition as a major platform for displaying advanced systems and products that are of interest to all military branches of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the purpose of upgrade of their armaments and military equipment which are in line with the latest trends of the world market.
The exhibition will provide an opportunity to hold meaningful meetings, share experience, speak at the conferences, and establish and enhance professional connections between customers and manufacturers of military and specialized equipment, armaments, etc.
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the International Exhibition "Arms and Security-2017".
In order to participate, please contact International Exhibition Centre
Minister of Defense of Ukraine
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The Good Care Group specialises in providing the highest standards of live-in care at home in Cambridgeshire and nationwide. Offering a preferable alternative to residence in a care or nursing home, with live-in care one of our fully-trained and experienced carers lives with you or your loved one at home and is one hand to provide personalised one-to-one care and assistance around the clock.
As testimony to our ambition to become the leading provider of exceptional live-in care, The Good Care Group has twice been named as the UK's best Home Care provider at the prestigious Laing Buisson Independent Specialist Care Awards. In addition to receiving numerous awards and nominations for the excellence of our home care we have been inspected three times by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and on each occasion have received their highest possible rating.
Expert live-in home care tailored to the needs of the individual
At the Good Care Group we create care packages that are built entirely around the needs of the individual and their family. We specialise in providing care in the home for people living with conditions such as dementia, Parkinson's disease, MS, stroke recovery and terminal illness.
The quality live-in care we provide is comparable in cost to obtaining residence in a quality Cambridgeshire care or nursing home, but unlike a residential home we focus on continuity of care. Our carers and the people they care for get to know and understand each other very well, and this familiarity and understanding is a vital factor in maintaining health and wellbeing, particularly for people living with dementia.
Our Cambridgeshire carers benefit from our industry-leading in-house training which enables them not only to deliver the highest standards of one-to-one care but also to offer invaluable companionship and emotional support. Working in teams of two on a rota basis ensures that our carers can provide care and assistance whenever it is needed around the clock. As a result, the people we care for benefit from professional care tailored to their individual needs
If you believe live-in care in Cambridgeshire may be suitable for you or a loved one and would like to find out more, simply call The Good Care Group on 0203 728 7577 or fill in the enquiry form on this page. One of our friendly and fully-trained advisors will be happy to talk with you and answer any questions you may have.
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Meet Our Cambridgeshire Care Team
Welcome to The Good Care Group's Cambridgeshire live-in care services page. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality 24 hour home carers available in Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas and the fact that we never use agency staff means that all of our carer team are trained and directly employed by us. We have carers and support staff available now in your area so if you're considering live in care give us a call today on 0203 728 7577 or complete the enquiry form on this page and our advisors can talk you through how live in care works as well as explaining our costs.
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Kami Large and Small
In reading up on Shinto at Wikipedia (link here), I read it stated that Shinto scholars think translating "kami" as "god" or "deity" can cause a misunderstanding of the term. I mulled this over. If there is a problem, it is with cultural assumptions – not the translation.
In ancient Greek polytheism, gods could be great thunderbolt-wielding deities, or could be gods of the vegetable garden out back. All were considered "gods" in the broadest sense of the term. (Or put another way, this is the broadest sense anyone could take the term.)
You see, my real problem with this setup isn't that people might associate the word "kami" with beings that simply must be the equal of Zeus/ Jupiter, Ares/ Mars, or the monotheistic religions' "God" concept. That's an issue of cultural expectations.
My problem with it is that this is contrary to the normal understanding of the average Japanese person reading their own native language.
Before I began my long journey to learn the Japanese language, I might have easily accepted what I had read as fact. However, it is much more difficult now. I have seen Japanese writers, in their own language, use "kami" (神、かみ) to unequivocally mean "god," in direct, stark contrast to "akuma" (悪魔、あくま), which can be read as devil, demon, or fiend (without necessarily much distinction or difference).
To use one wild example, the grandson of a world-famous scientist is bequeathed a super-powerful robot called Mazinger Z following the violent death of the grandfather. The grandfather's dying words to the young man are, and I paraphrase, "This power is yours. With it, you could conquer the world! You could become a god – or a devil!"
In Japanese parlance, "Kami-sama" (神様、かみさま) is God, as in, the monotheistic variety. This is simply "kami" plus an honorific, going from god to God, with a capital G.
So, the native meaning of "kami" isn't exactly in doubt.
I have sympathy with the scholars' view that the translation might lead to confusion, but that is an issue of cultural knowledge, bias, and assumptions, not the fault of the translation itself or the word itself.
Now, of course, this is my personal opinion on the matter, but I thought I should illustrate where I'm coming from on this.
I should also note that the average Japanese person is unlikely to know much about the finer points of Shinto, certainly not to the level of the scholars quoted in the Wikipedia article.
Basically, I just think that what the word is saying is correct, and the fact people are hearing something incorrect in their heads is a different issue… making it somewhat dangerous to start confusing kami with "spirits" per se. Better to correct the cultural bias.
Grammar Note
Also note that the article takes a detour to talk about the Chinese reading of the kanji.
To put it bluntly, this cannot be relied on in any way.
As one example, the Japanese kanji for neck, "kubi" (首、くび), unambiguously means "head" in Chinese, but the Japanese adopted it as their symbol for neck. Japanese use "atama" (頭、あたま) as their general word for "head." If you look closely enough, you'll see that the first kanji is the right-side part of the second kanji.
So, what the original Chinese would have said about a particular kanji isn't a perfect guide to what something is supposed to mean in Japanese. Totally besides this, meanings of Chinese kanji changed in Chinese over the centuries in numerous cases. Many kanji became obsolete as simpler versions came into vogue. Language is a living, changing thing, after all – even with pictographs. – J


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President Donald Trump told Russian diplomats last week his firing of "nut job" James Comey had eased the pressure on him, even as the FBI's Trump-Russia investigation had moved into the White House.
A Washington Post report, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter, said a senior Trump adviser is now considered a "person of interest" in the law enforcement investigation into whether Trump's campaign associates coordinated with Russia in an effort to sway the 2016 election.
And The New York Times reported that the president had told Russian officials he felt the dismissal of his FBI director had relieved "great pressure" on him. The White House has said the firing was unrelated to the FBI's Russia investigation.
The Senate intelligence committee announced that Comey had agreed to testify at an open hearing at an undetermined date after Memorial Day.
Comey will certainly be asked about encounters that precipitated his firing, including a January dinner in which, Comey has told associates, Trump asked for his loyalty. In the Oval Office weeks later, Comey told associates, the president asked him to shut down an investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Comey is known to produce memos documenting especially sensitive or unsettling encounters, such as after the February meeting.
The new headlines were a fresh indication that Trump would not be able to change the subject from what appears to be an intensifying investigation reaching toward the president and his inner circle.
The White House repeated its assertion that a "thorough investigation will confirm that there was no collusion between the campaign and any foreign entity."
It did not deny the Times report that Trump was critical of Comey to the Russians the day after he fired him.
The Times reported Trump noted the Russia investigation as he told Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Ambassador to the US Sergey Kislyak of his decision to fire Comey.
"I just fired the head of the FBI. He was crazy, a real nut job," the Times reported that Trump said during the May 10 meeting. "I faced great pressure because of Russia. That's taken off."
White House spokesman Sean Spicer called the president's rhetoric part of his deal-making.
"By grandstanding and politicising the investigation into Russia's actions, James Comey created unnecessary pressure on our ability to engage and negotiate with Russia," Spicer said.
As for the separate report of a "person of interest" under investigation, the Post said the senior White House adviser "under scrutiny" is someone close to the president but did not name the person.
Earlier this week, the Justice Department appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller to take over the federal investigation in an effort to re-establish independence from the White House.
The appointment of Mueller as special counsel has drawn generally favourable comments from Democrats and from some Republicans as well. But Trump has reacted furiously to the appointment.


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Harley-Davidson Presentation Kit
This is a custom presentation kit for The Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company.
One of the most iconic American brands is Harley-Davidson. As a fan of the product, I was excited to create this custom presentation kit. It was produced using the finest quality metalic papers and cardstock.
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Top Weight Watchers specials now? In case you haven't noticed, we're pretty fond of Weight Watchers here at Wonky Pie. Why? Because in our humble opinion it's the best diet option, allowing you to live a healthier lifestyle without feeling restricted. It's also consistently ranked as the #1 weight loss diet in America.
So, for that reason we keep up with the ever-changing weekly specials and promotions so that, if you do join, you can get the best deal online. Here are today's best WW deals:
Top Weight Watchers Specials Now:
- WW Digital: 48% Off – (Online Plus) – Ends 12/19/19
- WW + Workshop: Join Free + Free month! (Meetings) – Ends 12/02/19
- WW: Free Month + Join Free – (3-mo. Digital or Workshop). Ends 12/08/19
- WW + Coaching: $20 Off – 1 Month. December, 2019
- Weight Watchers Store – Food, etc. Click to view today's featured promotion!
- WW Meetings: Up to 50% Off – Featured weekly promotion
- 3-6 Month Savings Plan – Get today's best offer. 2019
*Discounts based on 3-month savings plan. Click any promo for more details.
WW Special Offers & Deals – A few tips before joining:
Before considering any signup promotion, you'll want to ask yourself a few questions to make sure you're choosing the right plan. All plans include the WW app to track your progress, plus WW recipes and online tools.
I recommend adding meetings if you can. Don't be intimidated, everyone at a meeting is really supportive, and that's why people who attend them lose more weight. I don't think the "coaching" plan is worth the money, as it doesn't replace the personal support and motivation offered by meetings.
However, if you choose not to add meetings, be sure to take advantage of, "Connect," their private online community of WW members.
Here's a few tips on their coupons and promotions:
The Best Weight Watchers Specials & Deals Include Free Signup / Free Registration ($20 Savings!)
Not long ago it was rare to get a discount plus free signup, but no more. A number of Weight Watchers sales include both a discount on your first 1-6 months plus free signup. It's a nice $20 savings, so if you have time, wait for an offer that waives the signup fee.
Free registration will save you over $50 on OnlinePlus 3-month savings plan, and even more on meetings. That's a sweet deal! (participating locations only)
Look for the "50% Off 3-Months" Special
WW doesn't advertise upcoming promotions, so you never really know if a better sale is coming in the future. However, if you have the chance to signup with their "50% off 3 months + Join Free" special, jump on it! That's usually the best coupon out there, and it only lasts a few days.
WW Deals & Specials Change Weekly
As mentioned, if you have the luxury of time, you can save more money by waiting for the best membership sale. Each of our promotions and specials listed above has an expiration date.
At 11:59pm EST these coupons and special offers expire and new ones are available. If a mediocre membership offer is close to expiring, hold off on signing up. You can check their offers the next day, and you'll probably find a better deal.
Hold out for an offer that saves at least $40 at signup, which the 6 months for $128 does not. Here's how to tell how much you're saving:
Skip the "6 Months for $128" Promotion (Not very special)
I've gotten more than one email about the WW 6 months for $128 promotion, but it's not a great deal unless it includes meetings. In fact, that deal may be available through Groupon, but I don't think it's worth buying.
Add Meetings if you can!
Meetings double the success rate of Weight Watchers because they add accountability and motivation; two key components to a successful weight loss program.
However, attending meetings involves some logistics, specifically an hour each week of your time. If you have a busy schedule, travel a lot, or have young kids, you might not be able to add meetings right now.
No problem if meetings don't fit into your schedule. You can just signup with WW Online Plus, and if you find that you're lacking motivation or not meeting your goals you can change your membership to include meetings another time.
*Related: Top 5 Nutrisystem Specials
Weight Watchers: There's Always a Sale or Special Offer! (Never Pay Full Price!)
Remember, don't ever just go to weightwatchers.com and signup, because you can always find coupons and specials. (If you're a member of AAA, they might even offer you these same specials from their site with a AAA discount) The good news is that we post these deals at Wonky Pie as soon as they are available.


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Panorama Catering use the freshest of ingredients sourced from right here in WA and follow the mantra 'simple food done well'.
To us food isn't just about ingredients, it is about an event, about friends and about having fun. So where possible Panorama will whip out our 75kg cooking pans and get our chefs to cook right in front of your guests. That said, be it a canapé function, a traditional wedding, a tapas style function or pizzas from our oven, Panorama catering realise that this function is all about YOU and what YOU want.
At Panorama Catering we use the cooking knowledge we have gained from a lifetime of experience in menu creation. So if there is something specific you have in mind then please let us know and we will make it happen.
Panorama works with preferred suppliers to provide a full catering service or Panorama are able to work with service providers of your choice.
At Panorama Catering we are passionate about:
- Exceeding our client's expectations
- Using only the freshest ingredients
- Supporting local purveyors
- Creating seasonally inspired menus
- Food that looks and taste delicious


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If you're joining us in September 2019 you'll be among the first students to experience GRID.
Global research, innovation and discovery
GRID is a new ground-breaking facility to advance our global research, innovation and discovery. It has been designed to create cohesion between academic disciplines, industry partners and the global community, providing an innovative teaching and learning environment for mathematics, engineering, physical sciences and computer science students and staff.


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Kudos Interiors
Fitzpatrick Referrals is one of the largest specialist veterinary referral centres in the UK. A team of highly specialised and dedicated individuals deliver world class veterinary medicine and unrivalled compassion and care to their patients.
Creating an environment to welcome visitors is an important part of the process. Clarke Rendall are proud to have been appointed by Kudos Interiors and to have played a part in delivering just such an environment for this ground breaking facility.
For this project Clarke Rendall delivered...
Reception Desk
2.7m x 2.2m L-shaped reception counter finished in Glacier White Corian with featured recessed panel in Egger Shorewood Laminate and Formica Terril Laminate plinth
Seating Area
Three separate dedicated soft seating booths finished in Formica Smoky Brown Pear Laminate with fixed cushions upholstered in Cheiftain Fabrics Mulled Wine Vinyl and matching Formica Terril Laminate plinth


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- "Trying to distance yourself from everyone else so they don't drown in your wake? I invented that move. It doesn't work... for one simple reason: Phil Coulson. He found me in that cubicle and dragged me out. He didn't give up on me... and he won't give up on you."
- ―Melinda May to Daisy Johnson
Lockup is the fifth episode of the fourth season of the television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and the fifth episode of the Ghost Rider pod.
As Robbie Reyes struggles to control the Ghost Rider; S.H.I.E.L.D. infiltrates a high-security prison to unravel the secrets that haunt them all.
In a flashback, Joseph and Lucy Bauer continue their search for the Darkhold. After entering in an abandoned house's basement, they finally find the infamous Book of Spells. They start reading it and realize that the Darkhold displays what the reader wants to read, somehow reading in the reader's mind.
In present time, Phil Coulson and Alphonso Mackenzie visit Joseph Bauer in his hospital room as he got out of coma in order to retrieve the Darkhold as well. Joseph Bauer, terrified by them as he sees them with a demonic appearance, eventually dies after telling her that his wife Lucy has already found the book. She tries to read it in order to abandon her ghostly nature, but the Darkhold shows nothing to her and she screams in despair.
Aboard the Zephyr One, S.H.I.E.L.D. discuss their next move to find the Darkhold. They decide to pay Eli Morrow another visit in prison. Robbie Reyes wants to come with them, but Coulson refuses, much to Reyes' anger.
At the Playground, Leo Fitz tries to reconcile with Jemma Simmons after their argument about Aida's nature. Simmons is worried because she has to undergo a lie detection test and fears that her secrets about Aida and helping Johnson could be discovered. Fitz offers to help her training but she refuses and sends Fitz join the other S.H.I.E.L.D. agents.
Coulson and Melinda May go the prison where Morrow is serving his sentence. They meet with the director in order to complete Morrow's transfer into S.H.I.E.L.D. custody. However, it soon turns out that the director and the rest of the staff has been infected by Lucy Bauer and her acolytes. Therefore, Coulson and May are being attacked by the staff who think they are demons. With Coulson and May locked up in the director's office, Mackenzie decides to send some reinforcements to the prison. He enlists the help of Johnson and Reyes and together they assemble a team. Fitz provides them with a cure for the ghostly infection and remains on the Zephyr One to ensure communications. S.H.I.E.L.D. splits up in two teams, with Johnson going for Coulson and May while Mackenzie and Reyes look for Morrow, who is also targeted by Bauer.
At the prison, Reyes meets Santino Noguera, a gangster who could be responsible for the shooting of Reyes and his brother Gabe. However, Mackenzie stops him from killing Noguera and they keep looking for Morrow. In the meantime, Johnson manages to rescue Coulson and May and the three of them heads to Morrow's cell. They are soon confronted by Bauer who blocks the passage and releases some of the prisoners in order to stop the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents. Fitz manages to open a door so that his colleagues can carry on, but it also means that all doors in the prison are open, including the high security cells.
Mackenzie and Reyes are confronted by Hugo and Vincent, two of Bauer's colleagues. Reyes manages to destroy them and Mackenzie, having been infected by Vincent, injects himself with the antidote in time. They find Morrow and take him out of his cell. Meanwhile, Johnson decides to stay behind and fight the prisoners, who are being recruited into the Watchdogs. She manages to beat several prisoners before being taken down but she is finally saved by Coulson and May who came back for her.
Reyes and Eli make their way through the rioting prison but Reyes cannot resist to confronting Noguera once again in order to discuss about the shooting which crippled Reyes' brother. Noguera protests and says that he had nothing to do with the matter, but Reyes cchooses to kill him anymay because of his gangster activities and turns into his Ghost Rider form to brutally murder Noguera. However, by doing this, he let Morrow walk alone, who was captured by Bauer. Bauer intends to use Morrow to read the Darkhold in her place so that she can be healed of her nature.
At the Playground, Simmons undergoes her lie detection test. When asked whether she had concealed sensitive information, the machine detects that she is not at ease with the question, but before she can answer, Director Jeffrey Mace summons her to his office. Indeed, he need Simmon's help in order to debate with Senator Ellen Nadeer, who is fiercely hostile towards Inhumans and S.H.I.E.L.D.. Mace decides that he will wear an earphone during the debate so that Simmons can provide him facts and figures about the Inhumans.
While debating with Nadeer about the possible threat posed by the existence of the Inhumans, Mace reveals that he is an Inhuman himself. He also mentions the incident in Vienna that made him a national hero when he saved a woman's life. However, Simmons figures out that he is lying on the matter, and when she and Mace discuss the debate with Nadeer in Mace's office, Simmons uses this secret to blackmail Mace in order to be exempted from the lie detection tests.
Back at the Playground, May and Johnson discuss the latter's behavior. May tells Johnson that her efforts for staying away from the team were pointless since Coulson cares too much about her and thus will never give up on her.
Director Mace and Nadeer have a secret meeting during which Nadeer confronts Mace with footage Ghost Rider in the prison, saying that he is a murderer working with S.H.I.E.L.D. Nadeer intends to use this footage in order to blackmail Mace.
Main Cast:
- Clark Gregg as Phil Coulson
- Ming-Na Wen as Melinda May
- Chloe Bennet as Daisy Johnson/Quake
- Iain De Caestecker as Leo Fitz
- Elizabeth Henstridge as Jemma Simmons
- Henry Simmons as Alphonso Mackenzie
- John Hannah as Holden Radcliffe (credit only)
Guest Stars:
- Gabriel Luna as Robbie Reyes/Ghost Rider
- Jason O'Mara as Director Jeffrey Mace
- Parminder Nagra as Senator Ellen Nadeer
- José Zúñiga as Eli Morrow
- Lilli Birdsell as Lucy Bauer
- Kerr Smith as Joseph Bauer
- Rolando Molina as Santino Noguera
- Brandon Keener as Agent Harlan
- Ward Roberts as Hugo
- Usman Ally as Vincent
- Max Osinski as Agent Davis
- Ricardo Walker as Agent Prince
- Patrick Cavanaugh as Agent Burrows
- James Edson as Warden Green
- Jermaine Jacox as Ferocious Watchdog
- Sky Soleil as Corrections Officer
- Devin Barry as Producer
- George Stephanopoulos as Himself (uncredited)
- Mike Ferguson as Prisoner (uncredited)
- Emmet Flores as Prisoner (uncredited)
- Johnny Glasser as Prisoner (uncredited)
- Gabriel Baca as Prisoner (uncredited)
- Matthew Excel Simmons as Prisoner (uncredited)
- Playground
- Los Angeles, California
- Pasadena, California
- Utah (mentioned)
- Mongolia (mentioned)
- Tahiti (mentioned)
- Vienna, Austria (footage)
- Hong Kong, China (mentioned)
- Union City, Wyoming (mentioned)
- South Ridge Penitentiary Riot
- Bombing of the Vienna International Centre (mentioned)
- Blackout Attack (mentioned)
- Battle of Union City (mentioned)
- Battle at the Hong Kong Sanctum (mentioned)
- Phil Coulson's Prosthetic Hand
- Darkhold
- Ghost Infection Antidote
- Lie Detector
- Hellfire Chain
- Pick-Lock Device
- Shotgun-Axe
- Quantum Batteries
- Sokovia Accords (mentioned)
- Epinephrine autoinjector (mentioned)
- Zephyr One
- Quinjet
- Containment Module
- Hell Charger (mentioned)
Sentient Species
- Spirit of Vengeance (mentioned)
- Fifth Street Locos
- Watchdogs
- United States Congress
- Los Angeles Police Department
- American Broadcasting Company
- United States Armed Forces (footage)
- Humans First Movement (mentioned)
- HYDRA (mentioned)
- Kree Reapers (mentioned)
- Strategic Scientific Reserve (logo)
- Senate Finance Committee (mentioned)
- Nick Fury
- Holden Radcliffe
- Aida
- Lincoln Campbell
- Gabe Reyes (photo)
- Quentin Carnival (poster)
- Peanuts
- Insane Clown Posse
- Sasquatch
- Pandora's box
- In this episode, Jemma Simmons blackmails her boss by threatening to expose the truth about his act of supposed heroism. Peggy Carter had done the same to Jack Thompson decades earlier.
- Alphonso Mackenzie make several Ghostbusters references throughout the episode, for example saying "Ghost busted" after Vincent's death.