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Tony Soprano: And I don't want to hear about the freaking economy either! I don't want to hear it. Sil, break it down for them. What two businesses have traditionally been recession proof since time immemorial?
Silvio Dante: Certain aspects of show business…and our thing.
Tony Soprano: Now that's it. That's all I've gotta say. Frankly, I'm depressed and ashamed – "For All Debts Public and Private", The Sopranos, 2002.
In the influential 2009 book Capitalist Realism, Mark Fisher describes the pervasive, depressive feeling "that not only is capitalism the only viable political and economic system, but also that it is now impossible even to imagine a coherent alternative to it." In the most famous iteration of this, Francis Fukuyama proclaimed the "end of history", in which liberal democracy and the untrammelled free market had triumphed as the final form of human political organisation. But Fisher identified a darker strain of this ideology in gangster movies such as Scarface, The Godfather series, Goodfellas and Pulp Fiction which made "claim to have stripped the world of sentimental illusions and seen it for 'what it really is': a Hobbesian war of all against all, a system of perpetual exploitation and generalized criminality."
This world view was a key facet of The Sopranos, which ended it's original television run ten years ago this June. Between 1999 and 2007, the show documented the tormented life and times of New Jersey Mafia boss Tony Soprano, played by the brilliant, sadly departed James Gandolfini as a figure both comical and terrifying. The series freely borrowed the Mafia-film tropes of murder, mayhem and perverse family values established by The Godfather and Goodfellas (along with numerous cast members from these films). But it repurposed the trappings of operatic crime drama for an intimate focus on the domestic sphere and characters' inner lives. Tony's relationships with his wife Carmela (Edie Falco), toxic mother Livia (Nancy Marchand) and his exasperated therapist Jennifer Melfi (Lorraine Bracco) get more screen time than conflicts with other mob crew and brutal whackings. Creator David Chase brazenly positioned his show as belonging to a lineage of classical tragedy, with characters making sly allusions to Greek tragedy and Shakespeare.
And it succeeded in these lofty goals, almost immediately becoming a cultural institution, while massively raising the bar for what was artistically possible on serial television. I was 15 when e.tv began screening it in South Africa, and vividly remember being blown away by the fact that a weekly series could be as detailed as a Scorsese or Coen Brothers film. (And as a former altar boy I could appreciate dialogue like, "What kind of degenerate gets high at their own Confirmation" and "Act like a good Catholic for fifteen fucking minutes".) It inspired a renaissance of sprawling, self-consciously novelistic shows like Deadwood, The Wire and Breaking Bad. In his history of this era, Difficult Men, Brett Martin argues that such works were "the signature American art form of the first decade of the 21st century". Such a claim would have been inconceivable prior to The Sopranos.
Throughout its seven year run, the series embodied the bone deep cynicism of capitalist realism. While the mob characters are avaricious and violent, every authority figure in it, from sleazy priests to for-sale politicians, are at worst completely venal, at best pathetic. But this nihilism is offset, through dream sequences and hints of the supernatural, with suggestions that the characters live in a moral universe. Tony's nephew and heir apparent Christopher Moltisanti (Michael Imperioli) awakens from a coma convinced that Hell (in the form of an Irish pub) is waiting for him and his compatriots. The quick-witted Paulie Walnuts (played by real life former mobster Tony Sirico) convinces him that it's probably just Purgatory.
The show was as much as much farce as tragedy. The comedy comes from the keen focus on greed, overblown machismo and melodramatic personalities. A particular specialty were the malapropisms – "revenge is like serving cold cuts", "There's no stigmata connected with going to a shrink", "Create a little dysentery in the ranks". The show excelled in contrasting sentimentality with ruthless behavior. In Season Two, Tony has to dispose of the body of his psychotic associate Richie Aprile (David Proval) after he is accidentally murdered by his fiancée, and Tony's sister, Janice (Aida Turturro). The two siblings appear to have a heartfelt conversation, before Janice asks him where he buried the body. With sarcastic glee, he says, "We buried him… on a hill overlooking a little river, with pine cones all around" before snapping "What the fuck do you care what we did with him?" Later, Christopher's downward spiral into heroin addiction results in some of the funniest scenes of the series. His fellow mobsters are encouraged to stage an intervention, which ends with him insulting everyone present ("I'm going to kill myself? The way you fucking eat you're going to have a heart attack by the time your fifty"). Even after getting clean, he manages to extort other addicts by encouraging their gambling problems.
With this gallows humor, came a profound sense of foreboding which seemed to seep into every shot
With this gallows humor, came a profound sense of foreboding which seemed to seep into every shot. From the first season, which concludes with Tony telling his family, "try to remember the times that was good", there are signs that the boom times are over. Visually, the settings become more wintry and desolate with each year. The effect is similar to what Benjamin Kunkel observed about the novels of Don DeLillo – a charting of "the underground rivers of dread and waste flowing beneath the bright clean surfaces of capitalist prosperity". Appropriately, the airing of the final season coincided with the first eruptions of the 2007 Financial Crisis, which ushered in a new period of global economic stagnation.
Tony maintains that he is just a blue collar guy trying to cut a few corners. An absurd conceit, because in reality he is an upwardly mobile criminal entrepreneur. Despite the outlaw reputation, organised crime is thoroughly integrated into the circuits of global capitalism, with gangsters exerting violent control over illicit flows of drugs and human trafficking. As Roberto Saviano describes the Neapolitan Camorra: "The logic of criminal business, of the bosses, coincides with the most aggressive neoliberalism."
And as capitalism becomes more rapacious, so too are gangsters enriched and empowered. Neoliberal reforms in Mexico and Eastern Europe produced massively wealthy criminals like Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, a narco trafficker who regularly appeared on the Forbes list of the most powerful people in the world. More recently, Jordy Cummings has described the shady goings on in the Trump White House as an encounter between "the Tony Soprano wing of the American bourgeois and the Russian mafia state". The confluence between state power and criminal success in South Africa is evidenced in the career of gang boss Radovan Krejcir. During the 1990s, he made a fortune from privatisation in the Czech Republic, while also dabbling in murder and kidnapping, but fled arrest and ended up a fugitive in Johannesburg. From his hilltop mansion in wealthy Bedfordview, he oversaw a network of drugs and vice, aided by corrupt police officials. All evidence suggests that he was the architect of a string of underworld assassinations, from Teazers founder and alleged human trafficker Lolly Jackson to Cyril Beeka, who worked for both Sicilian mafioso Vito Palazzolo and the National Intelligence Agency (Beeka even accompanied Mo Shaik to the fateful Polokwane Conference in 2007). But these type of killings are not just limited to flamboyant villains of the criminal underworld. As conflicts over power and patronage have become more heated, assassinations have become a grimly regular feature of political life throughout the country.
In terms of ambition, The Sopranos closest rival was the Baltimore drug war epic The Wire. Both shows tackle social decline, but whereas The Wire angrily maps the decaying institutions which entrench poverty and deprivation, The Sopranos is about the mostly self-imposed suffering of its protagonists. They have achieved a substantial level of material comfort, but the lavish meals, massive SUVs and McMansions come with crippling depression, anxiety and uncontrollable rage. A nihilistic mantra repeated throughout the series is "it's all a big nothing". In the end, material success and family loyalty are just meaningless distractions on the way to an ignominious death. There is no possibility of life beyond predatory accumulation and lukewarm pleasures. Such a sense of deflation, of foreclosed future is central to the psychic experience of capitalist realism. In the decade since the show ended this frigid neoliberal consensus has begun to crack. Political challenges like Jeremy Corbyn's recent electoral advances offer a sense of alternate futures. As capitalism lurches from crisis to crisis, the comedic existential misery of The Sopranos stands as a magnificent account of "the big nothing" at the supposed End of History.


text: Robert W. Hunnicutt - May 25, 2017 SIG P320XF-9 VTAC SIG employees were in a celebratory mood at this year's SHOT Show, since it had just been announced that the firm's P320 will be the next U.S. service pistol under the designation M17.That's a total of $580 million over several years, though SIG shouldn't celebrate just yet: Glock is protesting the decision, and once in a while, protests stick, as in the case of the KC-46 tanker plane.But barring a successful protest, SIG will get to enjoy the feeling of get-back, since its P226 was edged out by Beretta in the 1985 service pistol competition that led to the M9.It was widely thought at the time that Beretta got a leg up in that program because Italy agreed to host nuclear cruise missiles aimed at the USSR. An alternate explanation is that Beretta offered a better price, and that is being whispered as the key to SIG's win over Glock. We reviewed the P320 RX, a variant modified for a red dot sight, in Issue 5 and normally wouldn't be back for a second helping so soon, but SIG has announced the P320XF-9 VTAC, a pistol with both tactical and competition possibilities that has notable differences from the base model. The VTAC was designed with input from Kyle Lamb, a former Special Forces man, firearms trainer and writer for our sister publication Guns & Ammo. He's also co-host of Guns & Ammo TV.Like a gratifying number of our former snake-eaters and throat-cutters, he came back from the wars with a business plan in his back pocket, and his company, Viking Tactics, offers training as well as merchandise that runs from night sights to dog leashes.SIG chose to unleash Lamb on the X-frame variant of the P320. The X-frame provides a much more 1911ish feel to the P320, which is a great concept when you are marketing to experienced and competitive shooters who are used to Old Slabsides.The X-frame incorporates a finger groove that undercuts the trigger guard and a modest, but effective, beavertail at the rear of the pistol that allow a higher grip. It also incorporates a molded-in magazine well with a gaping opening for fast magazine changes.There's a three-slotted accessory rail on the dust cover for mounting lights or lasers. Don't succumb to the temptation to put a vertical foregrip there: it's illegal.The trigger has a straight blade with a smooth face. One of the purported advantages of this is that it is at 90° to the boreline when the striker is released. The combination of trigger and grip shapes really does give a 1911-style feel to the VTAC, and while I found that great, I do wonder about a user with a shorter index finger.The slide is distinctive, both in color, which is a greenish bronze, and in shape. The first thing you notice is the 11â"4-inch long openings on either side above the dust cover.You might immediately suspect a ported barrel, but these are strictly for weight saving; the barrel is perfectly conventional.A lighter slide moves faster for quicker follow-up shots, and less slide mass means less muzzle jump. Obviously, there's a point of diminishing returns reached where you begin to give up reliability if you lighten it too much.The top surface of the slide is lowered between the front and rear sights, and striated along its axis. This presumably has a glare-reducing function, but I suspect it mainly looks great.Grasping grooves at either end of the slide got their start on competition pistols fitted with red dot sights, and now have become almost universal. The front groves of the VTAC are necessarily shorter because of the angled top contour of the slide, but still give plenty of grip.The sights are Viking Tactical products that combine fiber optics and luminous dots. This sounds needlessly complex, but in daylight you'll never see the luminous sights, while the green fiber optics jump out at you.Both sights are dovetailed into the slide, so either can be moved left or right for windage adjustment. The instruction manual helpfully points out that moving the rear sight .02" left or right changes windage by about 3 inches at 25 yards.So, if you can see that you've moved it, you've likely moved it too much. SIG offers an adjustment tool if you plan to be regulating windage a lot.Elevation is regulated by substituting optional front or rear sights. Six rear sight heights are available, and they move point of impact about 2 inches at 25 yards.Five front sights can be had, and they move point of impact an inch at 25 yards. Given the possible permutations and combinations of front and rear sight, you should be able to zero for just about any imaginable load.Keep in mind, of course, that replacing either sight with a taller or shorter one will require rezeroing for windage.Unlike the forthcoming M17 service pistol, which has a manual safety lever, the VTAC is slick-sided. There's a takedown lever over the trigger, a reversible magazine catch and a bilateral slide stop.On previous P320s, we had found the latter hard to operate with the left thumb, but the effort level was about the same for both sides with the VTAC.The pistol comes in a high-impact plastic carrying case with a cable lock and two 17-round steel magazines.These have witness holes at five, 10 and 17 rounds, and are forcefully ejected from the pistol when the magazine catch is depressed.If you live in a backward jurisdiction that limits you to 10 rounds, SIG can supply appropriate magazines.The big sales point of the P320, especially to police administrators, is its modular construction. When firing it, you wrap your fist around a part, the grip module, that is entirely injection-molded plastic, except for the magazine catch.SIG got itself out of the interchangeable backstrap business by making an almost endless assortment of modules. They come in full-size, compact and subcompact configuration. Each of those then is available with a small, medium or large grip.Just to make it more confusing, you can specify black, flat dark earth or olive drab for your color scheme. Each module costs just $46, so if you're tired of your color, it's cheap to change.The X-frame is the largest, and presumably heaviest, of the grip modules, and it weighs just 3½ ounces, so you can imagine a subcompact frame would be exceptionally light.All the fire control parts are contained in the chassis, a 4½ inch-long component largely constructed of stainless steel. At 4½ ounces, it's not especially heavy, either.The chassis is the serial numbered part, and from a legal standpoint, is the gun. The serial number is engraved on the right side and peeks through a window above the magazine release. All components of the pistol other than the chassis are just parts and can be mixed and matched as you see fit.Again, this is probably of greater interest to a police administrator trying to outfit officers of various sizes and duties than it is to most of us. But it does give you the chance to configure the P320 for different members of the family, and the ease of disassembly makes it practical, even at the range.Takedown is simple, and does not require pulling the trigger. Eject the magazine and retract the slide, using either thumb to lift up on the slide stop.Rotate the takedown lever clockwise: it's stiff to start. When it is pointing downward, you can retract the slide slightly to release its stop and move the slide forward and off.Drive out the takedown lever right to left. Carefully lift upward on the front end of the chassis; if you need leverage, slip the rear of the slide over the guide rails and use the slide to lift up. Pull forward slightly and remove the chassis from the grip module.Any and all cleaning, maintenance or parts replacement can be done with the chassis out of the grip module. Reassembly is in reverse order.The slide assembly is easy to strip, as well; the flat recoil spring is captive on steel guide rod.Striker-fired pistols have come to dominate the police market because they reduce training time and improve results on the street. Conventional double-actions have a long, heavy trigger pull on the first shot and a lighter pull on subsequent shots.Striker-fired pistols have the same pull weight from the first round of a magazine to the last, and that means much quicker familiarization and qualification. A trainer from a major state police agency told me that hit percentage in shootings went from 11% with conventional double-actions to 65% when the agency went to Glocks.The intensive training that went along with the switch contributed, too, but there is no question the change to a striker-fired pistol made cops more effective, completely justifying the cost of the changeover.What's good for the cops is good for the civilian user whose interest is primarily personal defense. There's not a whole lot to remember about a P320; you pick it up and pull the trigger, and every pull is the same.Conventional double-actions, especially those with aluminum or steel frames, are on the same path as the brontosaurus. Those who need Camp Perry-level accuracy or simply are hopelessly nostalgic will hew to the single-action, everyone else will gravitate to plastic-framed, striker-fired pistols.Whether there will be room for a CZ75 or Beretta 92 20 years from now seems questionable. You certainly won't see much in the way of new introductions.The X-frame definitely goes for a man-sized grip. I found the medium frame as big as I could want, and I cut my teeth shooting USPSA matches with a Para-Ordnance. I would have liked to try the small frame, and can only wonder what NBA centers are using the large one.That said, the feel of the grip is much more 1911-like, which no doubt was the whole idea. I wouldn't have minded more aggressive stippling.The large mag well succeeds in its object of making reloads surer and quicker. The mag release is large enough to find easily with the thmb, and empty mags are ejected forcefully.In broad daylight, the green fiber optics are blazing. Any notion that the sight picture is too busy goes out the window when the sun is out. There might be a period of minutes around twilight when the sight picture might be a little vague, but that would be it.It would have required a side-by-side comparison between a stock P320 and the VTAC to gauge the effect of the lightened slide. If recoil was increased at all, I couldn't detect it.The trigger pull is excellent for a striker-fired pistol. It's not going to make you give up your Colt Gold Cup, but it will inspire confidence in any of the practical disciplines.It will be interesting to see if the new M17 is authorized for National Match competition. Shooting a striker-fired pistol at 50 yards one-handed would be a true test of marksmanship.Speaking of marksmanship, the sample pistol shot about 4 inches to the left at 25 yards, though elevation was about right.The rap on SIG pistols is that they are very high in the hand. The VTAC corrects that to a degree, but is not entirely going to satisfy those who insist on a low boreline. Either you like how it looks when trained on the target or you don't.If you're looking to shoot practical competition with a striker-fired pistol, the VTAC will let you do that right out of the box. It also is a great-looking piece that will draw approving glances everywhere you go. GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing. Sign Me Up

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Fenty X Stance Socks Collection Features Rihanna's Most Iconic Looks
Rihanna and her brand Fenty collaborated with Stance socks on another collection. This exclusive line features RiRi's most iconic and memorable looks ever. This time, the two brands chose four of the singer's most daring appearances and placed them on the socks. The socks come in two sets. The name of the collection says it all- "Iconic Looks'.
The first set is called "Rihanna Music Video Box' and includes two legendary looks from the Bad Gal's music videos. The first one features Rihanna's amazing dress from the "Work' video. For her collaboration with Drake, the singer chose a Bob Marley-inspired red, yellow and green mesh dress. The now-legendary sheath dress is designed by Tommy Hilfiger. The socks also show her edgy choker necklace, chic green lip, and the Giuseppe Zanotti golden gladiators.
The second pair from the box was inspired by RiRi's "Pour It Up' video. It celebrates one of her sexiest and most daring looks ever. In the video, she appeared in thong-looking denim shorts and an amazing bejeweled bra. Her red lips, long black gloves, and the sparkling choker are also portrayed on the socks.
The other set is named "Rihanna Awards Show Box', and it features a Swarovski glittering dress by Adam Selman. The singer appeared in this stunning dress at the 2014 CFDA Awards and left everyone in awe. And the last pair of socks features the canary-yellow Guo Pei gown she wore at the 2015 MET Gala. The dress featured a massive train and is one of the most talked about dresses ever. The socks also show the nude pair of Toerless Muse pumps designed by Christian Louboutin.
The Barbadian singer has collaborated with Stance on several occasions in the past. Her previous designs include knee socks, thigh-high socks, footless styles and more. All of them carry the singer's edgy vibe.
The sets are already available online on stance.com. Each box costs $48 and you better hurry up before these amazing socks are all gone. They might not be as cool as the original outfits but are definitely a must-have for all die-hard Rihanna's fans. Considering that Rihanna is among the biggest fashion icons ever, she can certainly put her face on socks, and never worry about the sales.
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Bagels. They can be used in so many different ways, and are so great as an alternative to a normal roll or even plain bread. I think that they're underrated, and it's time we used bagels more often. They don't have to just be reserved as a way for eating smoked salmon and cream cheese. You can use them in so many different ways, and it's time to get creative.
As our regular readers will probably know, over at The Rose & Bean, we love to bake, and that includes baking our own breads. So we decided it was only fitting to make our own bagels.
These are seriously yum. Super soft, packed with loads of flavour, and topped with poppyseeds, you'll wonder why you've not made your own sooner. When you make these, you'll fall back in love with bagels and will be finding loads of delicious ways to use them. From having them toasted with some vegan butter, to piling high with avocado, they're a great accompaniment for breakfast, lunch or even dinner.
You don't have to top with poppy seeds of course, but we recommend that you do, as they give an extra crunch and add a new texture to the already amazing tasting bagels.
Give them a go and let us know how you got on!
Vegan Poppyseed Bagels
- 425g bread flour
- 2tbsp caster sugar
- 1tsp salt
- 275ml water
- 7g fast-action yeast sachet
- 1tsbp bicarbonate of soda
- 1tsp rice malt syrup
- 3tbsp almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- 2tbsp poppyseeds
- 1tbsp vegetable oil
- Step 1 In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, sugar, salt, water and yeast
- Step 2 Once well mixed, cover with cling film and leave to rise for one hour, until it's about doubled in size
- Step 3 Whilst waiting, pre-heat your oven to 180 degrees fan, and prepare a baking tray by covering lightly with vegetable oil
- Step 4 Once it has doubled in size, place onto a lightly floured surface and cut into equal sized pieces
- Step 5 Roll each piece into a ball, and then make a hole in the middle of each piece with your finger, to form a ring shape
- Step 6 Next, get a large saucepan, add your bicarbonate of soda and fill with boiling water, stir
- Step 7 Taking your dough rings, place them into the boiling water and leave for 40 seconds, then turn onto the other side, and leave for another 40 seconds, before placing them onto your prepared baking tray. Depending on how big your saucepan is, you might need to do this in batches
- Step 8 In a small bowl, mix together your almond milk and rice malt syrup
- Step 9 Lightly glaze each bagel with the rice malt syrup/almond milk mix
- Step 10 Sprinkle each bagel with poppyseeds
- Step 11 Place in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden
- Step 12 Remove from the oven and allow to cool
- Step 13 Serve!


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Istanbul, June 9. 0707 hrs.
Dear people,
All night we strolled along the streets of Gezi, and never for a moment did my amazement subside. I am so happy to be here. This thing is much bigger than I imagined. It's pure love.
Here you have gays and lesbians next to anticapitalist muslems. You have trotzkyists and kemalists and anarchists all eating at the same table. You have nationalists, ecologists, students, workers, feminists, etc. They dance together in circles, having the time of their lives. And of course you have the football supporters, let's not forget them. The three big teams from Istanbul are all here, Besiktas, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. They were sworn enemies not so long ago, and now they sing and chant as brothers, united against prime minister Erdogan and the police.
The Besiktas supporters in particular are an important part of the uprising's muscle. During the clashes, they captured two police panzers. First they used them to push the burned buses into place, then they sold them on eBay.
All ages are here at Gezi Park, and all ages are occupying around the clock. There are hundreds and hundreds of tents, every green space has been taken. There are thousands of people awake at any given hour, talking, laughing and drinking. The prime minister has said that everyone who drinks is an alcoholic. So once in a while at night, a group of people bursts into cheers as they lift their glasses. "This one is to you, Tayyip!"
At the moment, Taksim Square is what anarchists call a 'Temporary Autonomous Zone'. In other words, it's a bubble in time and space wherein freedom has been achieved. It won't last forever, but it will give rise to other bubbles. And so on. Until it boils. Until the whole damn system has evaporated.
This bubble was created by people who are fed up with being brutally repressed for any type of dissent. For years and years, tear gas has been the government's approved remedy against protest. But people have grown resistant. They rose up, they stood their ground, and now they are the only legitimate authority in the square. To give you an example of this, look at the banners. Many of the left wing parties present at Gezi Park are officially outlawed. The memory of their revolutionary leaders is banned by the state. You can go to jail for commemorating the day of their death. Now, their images are displayed, four stories high, from the buildings surrounding Istanbul's iconic Taksim Square. This was not even imaginable, two weeks ago.
The revolution is happening, not only on the streets, but also in people's minds. In particular, some nationalist Turks are changing their views on the Kurds. They have noticed how mainstream media have first ignored and then deformed the news about the uprising. As a result of it they also begin to doubt the 'official' story of Kurds being the bad guys, that television has been serving the public for years. On Facebook, apologies are appearing, by Turks to their 'Kurdish friends'.
Gezi Park is a miracle. It's similar to the occupations in Spain two years ago, but also very different. Especially as far as the organization is concerned. There is no real General Assembly here, and there are hardly any commissions and working groups. There are the stands of the organizations, the parties, the special interest groups, the students and unions. What unites all, is the Commons, the Infirmary and the Library.
The Commons is the nerve centre of the camp, where food, water, materials and information are collected and distributed. Next to it, in the Infirmary, only medical personnel and patients are allowed. Further down, the Library keeps growing. To my relief, they also have a foreign languages section now.
I would love to give you a more in depth account of the history, the geography, the demographics and the sociology of the Free Republic here in Taksim, if police will give me the time to do it. An attack early tomorrow remains a serious possibility. But let me assure you, it won't be easy, and it may fail. The people of Gezi will not give up their freedom without a fight.
At dawn we inspected the defensive perimeter of Gezi Park. In reality, it's not just the park and the square that are being occupied, but a huge chunk of central Istanbul. At all the exits, there are barricades. All the barricades are guarded day and night by people equipped with gas masks, helmets and walkie talkies. They communicate directly to the Commons.
On the main entrance to Taksim, there are no less than fourteen layers of barricades, built with construction materials, bricks, car wrecks etc. Some of these layers are so called 'support barricades', mostly made out of bricks, which are used to reinforce the main defenses, should they be in danger of ceding.
On the main road, police have been beaten back all the way to the waterside. Dozens of people were spending the night at the front line, to keep an eye on them.
We walk back to Taksim, the sun is up. In the park, while many are still sleeping, people everywhere have started the day, as usual, by cleaning up.


text: How to Fire Up Customer Engagement with your App Loyalty Programme 11/23/2016 We know as experts in the mobile marketing field that all businesses are different, and each has a different need and motivation for developing their own mobile app. For some clients a mobile app is mainly a marketing tool to help them provide timely information to their customers, and allows them to alert their customers immediately via push notifications. For others, a mobile app provides the perfect platform to add an additional revenue stream for the business by incorporating mobile commerce


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Working group with a mission to gather "a body of common knowledge"
Is it possible to list "a body of common knowledge" and "must reads" for people with the Innovation Managment Profession? We believe that it might be so, and with the mission to gather such a list we have started a working group.
The idea to start a working group and a project with the mission to gather ideas on which literature that should be on the "must read-list" for anyone working in the field of innovation management was presented at the members meeting on February 7th 2018. The idea was met with a great interest and a number of network members signed up to take part in the working group.
During the working group's first meeting, held on March 3rd, the following purpose and goal were set:
- The purpose of the project is to provide the network with a combined "knowledge body" and a "reading list" with recommended literature (articles, books, methods, models and other tools) that are of value to people who hold roles as innovation leaders.
- The goal is to create a list of recommended literature for people in the innovation management profession. If the project results in a compendium or similar compilation, with a fairly condensed list, which covers both the overall perspective and relevant subdomains, by the beginning of 2019 we have reached our goal.
For more information
The working group hopes to involve all the members of Innovationsledarna in the process of creating the list.
For more information, please contact Acting Project Manager Magnus Karlsson


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Designed by paola navone for kundalini. the glass shades are individually mouth-blown into a mold and hot worked, making every fixture unique in appearance. excellent for use as multiples (but then, we say that about all our products, if you catch our drift...)
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Busted: Sereno caught on camera leaving PH? It's fake news!
Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno was allegedly caught on camera leaving the country.
Several Facebook pages started sharing the story on Facebook on November 25, when Sereno was caught up in the middle of the impeachment case filed against her. These pages include "Astig Duterte Supporters," "Tatay Digong Global Supporters," "President Duterte Astig Supporters," "Tatay Digong – Unofficial," "Duterte Ipaglaban Mo," "Aksyong Duterte," "Pres. Rody Duterte "Partner for Change,"" "Duterte News Global," "President Duterte Loyal Supporters," and "Team Rody Duterte," among others. They shared articles from blogs such as philmedia.info, dailynewzph.info, du30balitaph.info, newsinsiderph.info, newsglobalph.altervista.org, lapulapu.info, phnewsarticle.info, globalnews.info, ulatngbayan.info, teamdu30.info, and more.
If you click on the links being shared online, you'd see a 10-minute video that starts off with a short clip showing Sereno seemingly going on a trip as she was shown in a departure area somewhere.
But the rest of the clip shows a man who identified himself as Dante Maravillas, who slammed Sereno, among others. He even urged his viewers to keep sharing his livestreaming video. He talked about how the Commission on Human Rights are now angry over the impeachment complaint against Sereno, how the organization kept quiet during the Aquino administration when the late Chief Justice Renato Corona was impeached, and more. He kept laughing over the comments and reactions he got throughout his livestream and loved mentioning the names of those who shared his video. Based on his Facebook page, Maravillas is a Duterte supporter.
Aside from the inclusion of the short clip of Sereno leaving for a trip, details of which were not provided by the blogs, the video was not relevant to the headlines that accused the chief justice of leaving the Philippines.
Rappler also fact-checked the headlines and asked for a statement from Sereno's side, who said that she "has not been out of the country."
The story has been shared since November 25, but Sereno appeared during the second round of the arguments at the Supreme Court about Oplan Tokhang on November 28.
Her spokesperson, lawyer Carlo Cruz, also revealed the Chief Magistrate took a provincial trip from November 24 to 25. A day before this, she was the keynote speaker at the Human Rights Summit hosted by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in Taguig City.
It was also on November 24 that was invited as guest speaker of the New Life Church's "Dawn Watch Prayer Meeting" in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. This was actually the event she attended where she was caught by a netizen on cam leaving the airport without getting in the queue, something that the said netizen grumbled about based on the Facebook post.
On November 25, the chief justice returned to Manila, reached it in the morning, and spent her afternoon at the 6th Congress of the Caucus of Development NGO Networks in Quezon City. This can be tracked through the tweets from the SC Public Information Office.
Chief Justice Sereno gives the keynote address at the Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE NGO) 6th Congress pic.twitter.com/wfvLn3iQ8X
— Supreme Court PIO (@SCPh_PIO) November 25, 2017
Sereno is facing the impeachment complaint filed against him by lawyer Larry Gadon, who just admitted that he has no documents to back up his claim about the chief justice taking lavish trips.
Sources: ( rappler.com , news.abs-cbn.com )
Busted: Walang kasalanan ang Tulfo brothers ayon sa imbestigasyon? It's a misleading headline!
An article has claimed that an investigation has found the Tulfo brothers to be not guilty. It says, "Lumabas Sa Imbestigasyon Na Walang Kasalanan Ang Tulfo Brothers," as published by the website phworkit.top.
The story was even shared by Facebook pages "Ferdinand Emmanual Edralin Marcos" and "Rody Duterte MEDIA."
However, the article merely contained a 10-minute YouTube video, which was a mix several video clips of different reports, some parts of which touched on the issues involving the P60 million tourism ads that aired on the PTV program of Teo's brothers, the Tulfos.
One of the video clips showed that the CNN Philippines reported on why nepotism is considered corruption and abused of authority in the case of now-resigned Tourism Secretary Wanda and how her husband, Roberto Teo, served as the board member of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA). But Roberto was appointed by former President Benigno Aquino III and has tendered his resignation from TIEZA effective June 30, 2018.
Another video clip showing a CNN Philippines report of a Malacañang press briefing, where a reporter asked Presidential Spokesperon Harry Roque if Communications Secretary Martin Andanar would be among those investigated in the controversial placement of P60 million worth of tourism ads on the program of the Tulfos, who are Teo's brothers, leading people to raise the issue of conflict of interest. As the PCOO chief, he also supervises the state-run PTV-4, where the Tulfos' programs are a blocktimer.
Asked by yet another reporter what President Rodrigo Duterte's comment was on the issue with the DOT and the Tulfos, Roque said that he did not know then because he had not talked to the President for a while and the investigation conducted by the Office of the President was ongoing then.
The headline used in the video is misleading. It meant to make people think that the Tulfo brothers have been cleared from the issue involving them with the controversial P60-million tourism ad deal.
However, reports showed that even after Teo resigned from her post on May 7, the Ombudsman will still continue with the probe into the scandal. The body requested from the Commission on Audit (COA) a copy of its DOT report involving the controversial P60-million worth of payments for ads aired on PTV on May 8. The investigation is still ongoing, which meant that they it has not yet cleared the Tulfos.
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea is also said to be investigating the scandal to determine the officials at fault at the DOT, People's Television Network Inc. (PTNI), and the PCOO.
Ramon Tulfo, an Inquirer columnist, came out in the defense of his sister Teo and blamed his younger brother Ben Tulfo for the controversy.
Party-list group Akbayan, however, said it was not enough for Teo to step down from her post. They wanted her to be prosecuted.
"The simple firing or resignation of corrupt officials will not put a stop to corruption in the government if this is not followed by swift prosecution and conviction," the group said in a statement.
Akbayan also challenged President Duterte to file cases against Ben and Erwin Tulfo over the controversial ad transaction. Ben owns Bitag Media, which produced the PTV show "Kilos Pronto," the program where the DOT ads were aired. His brother, Erwin, co-hosts the show with him.
Sources: ( newsinfo.inquirer.ne , thestandard.com.ph , cnnphilippines.com , rappler.com , news.abs-cbn.com , businessmirror.com.ph )
Busted: Legarda sinumbatan si Robredo na mag-resign bago pa lumabas ang resulta na panalo si Marcos? Misleading headline!
Senator Loren Legarda allegedly confronted Vice President Leni Robredo and asked her to resign before the results would show former Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. as the winner.
The video was posted by blog dailydu30.info on May 15, 2018. The vice presidential vote recount is still ongoing, so the headline must have been referring to the result of the recount. It also made it seem as though Legarda is telling Robredo that she is certain that Marcos would emerge as the winner in the recount.
The YouTube video is 20-minute long and Legarda's face was immediately shown at the beginning of the video. However, if you finish watching it, you'd know immediately that the video was not taken recently. In fact, it showed a portion of the budget hearing for 2017 for the Office of the Vice President. Further research showed that the hearing was conducted in front of the Senate panel on August 22, 2017 and it lasted less than an hour before it was approved. Robredo herself attended the budget hearing to present an overview of the OVP's plans for 2018.
Legarda served as the Senate panel's chair.
During the hearing, Robredo reported how the OVP spent its funds, mainly for poverty alleviation.
The Philippine Daily Inquirer reported that following the presentation on the fund allocation of the OVP, Legarda asked Robredo to send them a yearlong report on the needs of the sectors and areas that the OVP has reached while promising to help out on fulfilling those needs.
So unlike what the headline claimed, Legarda did not tell Robredo to resign from her VP post to make way for Marcos' imminent victory. The headline is misleading and is merely playing with people's emotions and gullibility.
However, Facebook page "Sara Duterte Worldwide Supporters" still shared it without verifying the headline's claims.
There have been several fake stories involving Marcos and Robredo and the VP vote recount that we have busted. We debunked a misleading headline claiming that Marcos has already won, that Marcos won by 1,786 votes over Robredo, that Robredo would perform her tasks as VP until Marcos takes over, and that Marcos will replace Robredo.
Sources: ( philstar.com , newsinfo.inquirer.net )
Busted: Hollywood actor laughed at Robredo for copying his Independence Day movie speech? It's fake news!
After Vice President Leni Robredo's recent "Free the Courts" speech at UP Diliman on May 7, articles abound about how a Hollywood actor laughed at her for copying his speech in a movie.
Actor Bill Pullman, who played the role of a fictional US president in the movie Independence Day, allegedly laughed at the Philippine VP for copying the speech he made during the movie. This is according to the May 8 story on the blog philippineinsidernews.blogspot.com.
The story was also picked up by other blogs, such as balita1.altervista.org, weblogph.tk, and realspotnews.info and shared by Facebook pages, such as Philippine News Courier, Trending News Today, and Like for Donations, among others.
Based on these stories online, Pullman was said to have reacted to a meme made by blogger RJ Nieto, a.k.a. Thinking Pinoy, comparing Pullman's character's speech and Robredo's speech. The actor was shown to have tweeted his reaction to TP's meme, saying "Creative and very well done. Gave me a good laught this morning." It was also time-stamped "20m," marking that the screenshot was made 20 minutes after the tweet went live.
While the time-stamp made it seem like Pullman's alleged tweet was made recently, it actually wasn't. The text in Pullman's tweet that was used in the story above was real, but he posted that tweet in reaction to a completely different thing, not Robredo's speech. He tweeted that on February 22, 2018 when he reacted to a YouTube video "Lone Starr A Spaceballs TEASER. – Han Solo a Star Wars Story Style."
But the misleading story did not end there! It even had a Part Two bearing the title "Robredo Won't Apologize for Copying Bill Pullman Speech at Independence Day Movie" published on May 9 by the same blog, philippineinsidernews.blogspot.com.
In this story, statements were attributed to Robredo's spokesperson, Georgina Hernandez, who allegedly reacted to Pullman's reaction to Robredo's speech.
"The OVP [Office of the Vice President] categorically deny allegations that VP Leni Robredo copied her recent speech from the movie Independence Day. The message might be the same, but the difference in words is very obvious. The vice president also spoke from her heart, and there was no prepared speech for her."
"The vice president believes that the accusation is only a strategy of her critics to divert the public's attention from the real issue. It is very clear that the present administration is doing everything to silent its critics, and is using the Constitution in the wrong way. Therefore, the vice president needs to fight against the dictatorship."
But in Rappler's fact-checking report, Hernandez denied making the statements above.
"Those statements did not come from me. Definitely fake news," she said in a text message to Rappler.
While there are similarities in Robredo's speech and Pullman's speech while playing his character in the movie, Pullman did not make a reaction over this. His February 2018 tweet was edited to mislead people. Robredo, unlike the claims of the second part of the story, also did not react to this fake news involving Pullman.
This is not the first fake story that the Facebook page Philippine News Courier has helped spread on social media. The said page also shared the fake stories about the late Playboy founder Hugh Heffner donating $5 million to Duterte's anti-drug campaign, the Supreme Court ordering Kris Aquino to return Imelda Marcos' diamond necklace, former Senator Bongbong Marcos leading over Robredo by 1,786 votes in the first week of the VP vote recount, and more. The page is also associated to the fake news site philnewscourier.blogspot.com.
Sources: ( www.rappler.com , twitter.com )
Netizens slam Duterte for saying women 'could not stand threats and intimidation'
Busted: Walang kasalanan ang Tulfo brothers ayon sa imbestigasyon? It's a misleading headline!
Busted: Legarda sinumbatan si Robredo na mag-resign bago pa lumabas ang resulta na panalo si Marcos? Misleading headline!
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(Washington Post) But in an interesting twist, Republicans are also looking ahead to a possible Supreme Court ruling gutting subsidies for millions in three dozen federal exchange states — Arizona included — and they see the possibility of using that outcome against the Democrats.
As you may have heard, Dem Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick is mounting a challenge to Senator John McCain of Arizona. The Hill reports this morning that Republican strategists expect to use Kirkpatrick's vote for the Affordable Care Act in 2010 as a weapon against her, in what is emerging as an "early litmus test on Obamacare's power in the 2016 election cycle."
But in an interesting twist, Republicans are also looking ahead to a possible Supreme Court ruling gutting subsidies for millions in three dozen federal exchange states — Arizona included — and they see the possibility of using that outcome against the Democrat, as well:
The election could also be reshaped by a major Supreme Court ruling next month that threatens to eliminate healthcare subsidies for nearly 8 million people – including 150,000 in Arizona.
"The shoe's going to drop this year and next, and it's not going to be pretty," said Sean Noble, a GOP consultant and former chief of staff for former Rep John Shadegg (R-Ariz.).
Such talk may be nothing more than bluster, but take it as a marker: You may be seeing a whole lot more of this. Here's why: As I detailed recently in this handy chart, the very same states where the largest numbers of people stand to lose subsidies are also home to some of the most competitive Senate races of the 2016 cycle: Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio. In all those states, anywhere from as many as nearly 200,000 to 1.5 million have qualified for subsidies.
It may not be an accident that one of the most prominent GOP plans to temporarily extend subsidies comes from Senator Ron Johnson, who faces a tough reelection fight in Wisconsin, where the fallout from an anti-ACA ruling could be peculiarly bad.
The idea of Republicans blaming Democrats for millions losing subsidies would, in a way, be the perfect coda to the up-is-down, Conservative Entertainment Complex Hall of Mirrors saga that is King v. Burwell. Republicans cheered on this lawsuit explicitly as a way to accomplish what they failed to accomplish through the legislative and electoral process. The current plans for a temporary extension of subsidies that Republicans are floating would also repeal the individual mandate, and thus appear less designed as an actual fix, and more about drawing an Obama veto for the blame-game that will follow.
Meanwhile, Republicans have voted countless times to repeal all of Obamacare for all of its beneficiaries. Democrats will highlight this, and also draw attention to how easy it would be for Republicans to pass a simple one sentence fix that would make the subsidy problem disappear for millions of their own constituents — if they wanted to. Republicans themselves are saying they must come up with a temporary fix plan — or, at least, that they must appear to want to do that. Yet it's not clear whether Republicans can pass even a fix packaged with a repeal of the mandate, let alone a clean temporary extension of subsidies.
That may ultimately compel Republicans to try for a Plan B. As I noted yesterday, the GOP default plan may be to pass nothing, and blame Obama for creating a law that resulted in the Court gutting health coverage for millions, after lulling all those people into a false sense of economic security that was then snatched away by his incompetence.
It's possible we may see that in multiple Senate races as well. Are Democrats prepared for this?
Credit: Greg Sargent – The Plum Line blog – The Washington Post


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Next thing you need to do is give an ad in the local newspaper. This should include all your requirements that you need for your paper. List down the required experience and skills you require in the person. You can also include your price range so that the people who contact you have an idea of what they will be paid.
Another important place to look of math homework is the library. If you have a library in your college then it is great. You could simply go to the library during a free period or break between lectures. If the college does not offer a library, you can start looking for libraries in your area. Public libraries are huge and have various ranges of books and guides for all subjects.
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The county is now being bracketed with some of the worst violators of human rights. Mahatma Gandhi's India doesn't belong in that club. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), passed by the Indian Parliament on December 11, has triggered widespread protests across the country. Though large-scale agitations are not new to India, not since the days of the Emergency in the mid-1970s has the country witnessed such a nationwide mobilization on the streets. Protests have erupted in … [Read more...]
Philanthropist Frank Islam gets Global Business and Leadership Award
The honor is in recognition for his efforts in promoting education. A Kerala-based journal has honored entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank Islam for his efforts to promote education in India and the United States. The Indian American was bestowed the Global Business and Leadership Award by Cochin Herald at a ceremony held in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on December 17. "I am humbled and honored to receive this award, and I accept this award with humility," he said in a … [Read more...]
Indian American philanthropist Frank Islam receives interfaith award
WASHINGTON, D.C: Indian American entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank Islam received the third Interfaith Leadership Award on November 20, 2016, for his support of interfaith dialogue, and contributions to the arts and higher education around the world. The award, instituted by the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington, was presented to the Potomac, MD, resident by Maryland state Sen. Jamie Raskin, who was elected to Congress from the state's 8th Congressional district on … [Read more...]
It is in best interest of Indian Americans to vote for Clinton: 'Hillblazer' Frank Islam
WASHINGTON, DC: Since they began actively participating in US politics in the 1990s, the Indian American community has come a long way, as the number of key officeholders it has produced nationwide in the past decade indicates: two governors, two members of Congress, and more than a dozen state legislators. In the past few years, Indian Americans have also opened their wallet generously to contribute money to campaigns, ranging from grassroots level to presidential ones. Besides donating … [Read more...]
Frank Islam receives honorary degree from Aligarh Muslim University
Indian American entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank Islam received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from his alma mater Aligarh Muslim University. Islam is the 42nd recipient of the honorary degree awarded by AMU. Other recipients include singer A.R. Rehman (2009), thespian Dilip Kumar (2002) and former President of India Late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (2008). The degree was presented by Chancellor Mufaddal Saifuddin. During his acceptance speech, Islam said that Aligarh … [Read more...]
Philanthropist Frank Islam presented the Sir Ross Masood Lifetime Achievement Award
The Aligarh Alumni Association of New York recently presented noted Indian American philanthropist and entrepreneur Frank F. Islam with the "Sir Ross Masood Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Leadership, Education, Community and Public Service" in recognition of his distinguished leadership, community and public service and philanthropy. Islam was bestowed the honor during the seventeenth annual Sir Syed Day celebration dinner on November 15 in Garden City, N.Y. Islam … [Read more...]
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Islam was conferred the American Bazaar Philanthropy Award.Frank Islam with the American Bazaar Philanthropy Award, which was presented to him by Assistant Secretary of Commerce Arun Kumar, in Washington, DC, on October 10, 2015.Frank Islam with the American Bazaar Philanthropy Award, which was presented to him by Assistant Secretary of Commerce Arun Kumar (left), in Washington, DC, on October 10, 2015.By Raif KareratPhilanthropist and entrepreneur Frank Islam was honored with the American … [Read more...]
Bengali film 'Kadambari' wins Best Film award at DC South Asian Film Festival
GAITHERSBURG, MD: Kadambari, a Bengali film that explores the suicide of Kadambari Devi, sister-in-law of Rabindranath Tagore, 132 years ago, won the Best Film award at the 4th Washington, DC, South Asian Film Festival, which concluded on September 28. The film was directed by the National Award-winning filmmaker Suman Ghosh, who is an economics professor at Florida Atlantic University. Chaitanya Tamhane won the Best Director award for Court, a Hindi and Marathi film, which is India's … [Read more...]
BAPS launches Kalam's book 'Transcendence' in the US
Glowing tributes were paid to the 11th President BELTSVILLE, MD: The final book of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Transcendence: My spiritual experience with Pramukh Swamiji, was launched at the BAPS (Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha) temple here on August 16. More than a thousand people attended the event, where the life of the 11th president of India was celebrated. Glowing tributes were paid to Kalam, who died of a heart attack on July 27, and his lifetime of … [Read more...]
Philanthropist Frank Islam gives keynote address at Aligarh Alumni Association meet in Maryland
Education empowers the mind and uplifts the soul: Islam. WASHINGTON, DC: The Washington Aligarh Alumni Association organized a successful fundraiser for educational activities on June 27 at James Blake High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. "Education is the gift that keeps on giving. Education empowers the mind and uplifts the soul. It is a powerful equalizer opening door to all to lift themselves out of poverty. Education is the best investment we can make to build next generations of … [Read more...]


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Specialises in
- Gynaecology
About me
Consultant Gynaecologist with special interest in Minimal Invasive Surgery, in investigations and treatments for menstrual disorders, post menopausal bleeding, colposcopy and treatments for fibroid disease.
I also treat women deal with trauma, scars and disfigurements of the perinueum and external genitalia. I perform perform labiaplasty and reconstruction of the pelvic floor and perineum following birth injuries.
Areas of interest
Colposcopy (examination of cervix and vagina); Labiaplasty; Pelvic floor repair and perineal reconstruction;
Heavy periods and Post menopausal bleeding;
Minimal Invasive surgery including treatment of endometriosis, Hysteroscopy; Management of fibroids including minimal invasive endoscopic surgery; Sexual dysfunction
Medical secretaries
- Nikki Thomas
- Spire Little Aston Hospital Little Aston Hall Drive Little Aston SUTTON COLDFIELD B74 3UP
- 0121 580 7328
- 07400 514488
- 0121 355 4644
- email@example.com
Anaesthetists worked with
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External resources
Current NHS consultant posts held
Consultant Gynaecologist at Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust,
Honorary Senior Lecturer and Senior Examiner in Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Universtity of Birmingham.
Research interests
Fibroid disease
Awards received
NESTA awards for surgical innovation - relating to a laparoscopic (minimal invasive surgery) suturing system.
British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Courses offered to GPs
Managing menstrual disorders, outpatient investigations of post-menopausal bleeding,
View videos on youtube
Outcomes (self-reported)
Blood Transfusion following fibroid surgery 0%
Re-admission following surgery - less than 1%
Infection rate below hospital average.
Satisfaction rate - 10 out of 10! by all random patients I have seen in our hysteroscopy clinic.
98% of patients would recommend our clinics to their relatives and friends.
- MD University of Dar-es-Salaam 1978
- MRCOG Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecology 1987
- Diploma Medical Education University of Dundee 2001
- Diploma - Obstetrics & Gynaecology University of London 1985
Additional training
- Advanced Certificate of Vaginal Ultrasound King's College - London 1998
GMC registration
Reference number 3405770
Details of entry to specialist register
- Entry to Specialist Register -General Medical Counsil, 1996
- Accreditation - RCOG, 1994
Affiliations / memberships
British Medical Association
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
Birmingham and Midlands Gynaecological Society
Practice hours
Appt Bookings
- Spire Little Aston Hospital, B74 3UP
- Friday
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Post treatment communication
Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies guidelines.
In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the following contact details
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Other ways of contacting me
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The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (thing)
See all of The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, there is 1 more in this node.
|Carson McCullers
|Startled at your absence
|Why do all the pretty things always run away from me?
|Truth is a Monster
|The Idiot
|Down Where the Mushrooms Grow
|Save your tender loving care for the nuclear fireball in June.
|The Optimist's Daughter
|fiber-seeking backhoe
|To Kill a Mockingbird
|No regrets
|Alan Arkin
|John Singer
|In Every Shade She's Eggs
|February 27, 2006
|Cowgirl smells of soil
|The train's heart is big and black, but it cries to lonely sky
|Battlefield 2
|There is a panther stalks me down
|Ithaca is Gorges
|Siri Hustvedt
|Sondre Lerche
|yard sale


text: Beverly Jones is Carson Jones' wife and Charles Brookfield's grandma. Upon moving to the Old Jones' Farm Charles begins to understand that things around the farm aren't quite as simple as they once appeared. Then when he learns of the complex details of their family secret Charles comes to the realization of just how much knowing the past begins to complicate things. While he is living on the farm he gains insight into his much loved Nana. He learns more about the things he already knew about her, for example she is a bee charmer, quilter and used to show horses. At the same time he also learns there is another mysterious side to Nana's past and that there are things about her that he never knew before.


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The Bulleen Templestowe Amateur Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Harry Harisiou as the club's Under 19 coach for 2015. Harisiou is well known to not only the Bullant masses, but equally the wider VAFA community where he is held in high regard. Harisiou has a long history with Under 19's football, including that memorable Bullants flag in 2006. Harisiou is looking forward to the challenge.
"I have a passion for coaching and the development of people and have missed not coaching footballers over the last 3 years," Harisiou said. "Our Committee is working so hard behind the scenes to relaunch the Under 19's in season 2015. For me, the prospect of having a hands on role in guiding a successful pathway program for young men to transition from junior to senior football is a great opportunity."
Senior Coach Anthony Palmer agreed.
"Harry obviously brings a wealth of experience to the football department," Palmer said. "He has a fantastic record of nurturing young talent and has a strong relationship with our junior club which is obviously critical to the long term success of our senior club. It's a great appointment for our footy club and the U19 boys couldn't be in better hands."
With training starting on Monday night, Harisiou is all set. "I am ready to go," he said. "I look forward to working closely with our coaching staff, parents and obviously our players to ensure a positive football experience for all."


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Tonight's dinner was one of our favorite meals – pizza! I made the dough last night and let it rise while I watched some TV, then kept it in the fridge until dinnertime today.
Mini pizzas for the kids, topped with sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, basil, and parmesan:
For Chaim and myself, pizzas topped with sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, red peppers, onions, sauteed eggplant, basil, chopped garlic, and parmesan.
Basic Pizza Dough
The Complete Italian Vegetarian Cookbook, Jack Bishop
1 1/4 cups warm water (105-115 degrees F)
1 teaspoon active dry yeast (1/2 envelope)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Cornmeal for sprinkling
Pour the water into a workbowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Add the yeast and oil and process for several seconds until smooth. Add the flour and salt, and process until the dough comes together in a ball, about 30 seconds.
Turn the dough into a lightly oiled large bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise until the dough is puffy and has almost doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Divide the dough in half and place each half into a separate lightly oiled medium bowl. Let rise, covered, for 20 minutes. (The dough can be refrigerated in separate airtight containers overnight or frozen for up to 1 month. Bring to room temperature before rolling out.)
Preheat oven to 500 degrees F for 30 minutes. (If using a pizza stone, make sure it is put into the oven when the oven is cold, and let it preheat with the oven.)
Lightly sprinkle a pizza peel or large rimless baking sheet with cornmeal. Flatten 1 dough ball into an 8-inch disk. Pat the disk several times to level out the dough. Slowly rotate the disk, stretching the dough to the side as you turn it. Thin the edge by flattening and stretching it with your fingertips. The circle of dough should have a diameter of about 12 inches.
Top as you would like, and then slide the pizza onto the pizza stone, or put the baking sheet into the oven. Bake until cheese is golden and the crust starts to brown.


text: Do More Web & Search How to Download Songs from Amazon with Your Web Browser Share Pin Email Print Web & Search Best of the Web Search Engines Safety & Privacy Running a Website By Mark Harris Writer Mark Harris is a former writer for Lifewire who wrote about the digital music scene and streaming music services in an easy to understand, no-nonsense manner. our editorial process Mark Harris Updated November 11, 2019 Amazon Music (previously known as the Amazon MP3 Store) offers free software for downloading music purchases to your computer. After you purchase music or if you're a member of Amazon Prime Music, you'll enjoy that music in several different ways, including downloading it with a mobile or desktop app. However, while it's true that Amazon's MP3 downloading tool might seem like the easiest way to download music to your computer, there is always the option of saving the songs through your browser, eliminating the need to download any software. Download Amazon Music Through Your Web Browser Sign in to your Amazon Music by entering your regular Amazon email or phone number, and your password. On the left side of the Amazon Music page, under the My Music section, find the content you intend to download. Place a check mark next to one or more songs that you want to download through your browser and then click the Download button. To select everything on the page, use the topmost check mark to capture all of it. If you're downloading music from the Purchased section, you'll see a simple list of all the songs you've bought on Amazon. If you're looking at an album of songs, and you want to download the entire album as a ZIP file, the download button is hidden away in a small button with three vertical dots. To select a specific song to download out of the album, you can hover your mouse over the song to see a different three-dot button that lets you download just that one song. A message displays that asks if you want to use the Amazon Music app to download the music. To save the Amazon music without using the app, click the link called No thanks. You may see a message that says that you need to authorize the device before you can download music. You can authorize several devices with your account, so click Authorize device to give your computer the authority to download music out of your account. Buy Music From Amazon Music To purchase music through Amazon, log into Amazon then: Go to Amazon's Digital Music section to look for music you can buy. Use the menu on the left to browse for songs. You can also use the search bar to quickly find something specific. When you find a song you want to buy, use either the buy button (the one that has the price written on it) to reach the last step of the process to buy the song or use the cart button to add it to your MP3 cart so you can keep shopping before making the purchase. When you buy a song on Amazon, you'll get a message showing that the order is complete. On that final screen you'll see a Play Now button to listen to the song in your browser, as well as a Download Purchases button to save the MP3 right away. Continue Reading


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There have been a host of new babies and new pregnancies among my friends over the past several months, both online and off. It's all very exciting (if a bit strange for me, to suddenly have parents where my friends used to be), and I'm thrilled for all of them. If you spend enough time talking to people about kids, particularly their kids, you will hear some funny stories. Some, naturally, are funnier than others. This is quite possibly my all-time favorite, which I heard from my friend M, at lunch, the day this took place.
M has two boys, 6 and 5, and what was a then-undelivered baby on the way (who has since greeted the world healthy and happy, I'm pleased to say). One morning, M, Older Kid (OK), and Younger Kid (YK) were getting ready to head out to school and work, and were running a little late. OK asked if he could buy breakfast at school that day, which suited M fine on account of the lateness, so she said sure. YK asked if he could buy lunch at school that day as well. M replied that with what she was paying for tuition for YK, his breakfast would be waiting for him when he arrived (or it damn well better be). At which point YK inquired as to what the Unborn Kid (UK) would be eating for breakfast.
M: UK will eat what Mommy eats, of course.
YK: How will he do that?
OK turns to explain to his younger brother.
OK: There's a hose. It goes from Mommy's belly button to UK's belly button. That's how UK eats.
YK looks down, puzzled.
YK: I don't have a hose.
M (Laughing): Of course you don't, silly. You eat with your mouth. And when UK comes out, he'll eat with his mouth.
And then it happens:
YK: How does UK come out?
To me, this would be one of those parental nightmares - it's way early in the morning, you're already late getting out of the house, and your 5-year-old just asked you where babies come from. There's not enough coffee in Seattle to prepare you to deal with that. But there you are.
But then, in a way that only a 6-year-old mind can conceive, OK steps in with a glove-save that would make Grant Fuhr tear up just a little. He turns to his little brother and says,with great excitement:
The doctors have magic!
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The number of people accessing the internet via a mobile phone increased by 60.3% to 818.4 million in the last two years. That offers Muslims a tremendous opportunity during Women's History Month in March.
Women's History Month commemorates and celebrates the contributions, struggles, and sacrifices of women the world over. It's an ideal time for Muslims to share an alternate view of women's rights and realities in our faith - a topic fraught with confusion for many non-Muslims - and Muslims as well.
The fact that information about anything can be accessed so quickly and easily today means we must take the discussion up a notch. Using social media effectively is the way to do that. Here are some ideas.
1. Tweet updates/info about Women in Islam
Twitter is the world's fastest growing social network, according to a GlobalWebIndex Study, which also noted that 21% of the world's internet population are using Twitter every month. The beauty of this medium is that it encourages brevity in communication, something Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, also did.
This week, do a little research and find short tidbits of information about women in Islam. Then, throughout Women's History Month, share what you find in 140 characters or less. Here's one example:
"Khadija: Muslim woman extraordinaire - businesswoman, first believer, faith-builder." Then post a link to a good article about her.
2. Make a bit strip about life as a Muslim woman
With www.bitstrips.com, you can make a comic strip about yourself or any topic you want. Why not share an ordinary or extraordinary day in the life of a Muslim woman? Once you've completed your masterpiece, share it widely on your Facebook page, Twitter account, and text it to friends.
3. Start a Pinterest board about amazing Muslim women
"No matter what you're interested in, there's a place for it here," promises Pinterest.com.
Muslim women all over the world are doing amazing things that get little publicity, particularly in Western countries. While Tawakkul Kamran, the Yemeni Nobel Peace Prize winner, and Pakistan's Malala Yousufzai are two notable exceptions, you rarely see or read about Muslim women in a positive light.
Start an "Amazing Muslim women" board on Pinterest and pin photos that show Muslim women all over the world doing amazing things, whether it's fighting domestic violence, encouraging participation in elections, feeding the hungry, etc. Make sure to share your board widely in relevant groups on Facebook, and tweet a link to it on Twitter.
4. Get Muslim events get covered
Masjids, Islamic centers, Muslim Students' Associations, along with many other Islamic organizations, present some great programs during Women's History Month. Make sure they get covered. One way is by sending a press release or informing the local journalists who cover women's issues, religion, or cultural communities. Another is by ensuring that you cover the event yourself. Post a small report on the organization's website and Facebook page, as well as tweeting a link to it on Twitter.
5. Ensure your Masjid/Islamic center is on board
Individual efforts are important, but outsiders will look to what Masjids and Islamic centers are saying and doing as representatives of Islam. If your Masjid or Islamic center does not already have one, work with them to establish a social media committee. Take advantage of Women's History Month to post interesting information about women in Islam on the Masjid/Islamic center's Facebook page, website, and Twitter account, along with relevant links.
Muslim teens forced to cover
How do you talk to your teen about acceptance of their Muslim faith. Especially about equality and the head covering.
Girls and islam
Salams it's not easy but if you start young slightly before puberty and hormones kick in
Also it's important for the young ladies to understand the requirements for covering up rather than foring it on them .
Hijab is a must but it should be from their heart to worship Allah and become closer to our creator.
Rather then from the parents heart !
Facts and figures and beautiful role models both externally and more so internally can also help.


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There are three main reasons for problems with sperm. They are: function, delivery and production.
Sperm Abnormality:
Sperm can have an unnatural shape and movement that would produce problems for fertilization. Clearly if the sperm have mobility problems they will have difficulty even reaching the egg. Any unnatural shape of the sperm also promotes to difficulty with mobility.
Normally a man produces roughly 20 million sperm per milliliter of semen. If the test discloses that a man has 10 million or fewer, than it would be classified as having a low sperm count. There are a lot of reasons for a low sperm count. When a man has less than 5 million sperm per milliliter of semen, than genetic causes are observed.
Reasons for low sperm count:
Diseases like Varicocele, which prevents the testicle from cooling. When temperature is too high sperm cannot survive. An undescended testicle happens when one or both of the male testicles fail to fall from the abdomen into the scrotum during fetal development. This causes problems in sperm production because the sperm are displayed to higher body temperature in the abdomen.
Other causes of low sperm count are: abnormal hypothalamus, pituitary glands or disorders of the testicles. There is a disorder of the sex chromosomes that can cause abnormal development of the testicles which results in a lower than normal level of testosterone.
Males who contract certain infections can also have an adverse affect on their sperm count. Scarring happens during the course of such diseases as chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause block the passage of sperm. When males come down with the disease mumps past childhood, they can experience an inflammation of their testicles that may result in lower sperm counts or impaired sperm.
Delivery Problems:
Delivery problems are classified as when the man has difficulty getting the sperm from his penis into the woman's vagina.


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But here are a few more definitions that are equally important in dealing with CDH:
COMPASSION - NOUN: Deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it.
EMPATHY - NOUN: Identification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings, and motives.
COMFORT - TRANSITIVE VERB: com·fort·ed , com·fort·ing , com·forts
- To soothe in time of affliction or distress.
- To ease physically; relieve.
- A condition or feeling of pleasurable ease, well-being, and contentment.
- Solace in time of grief or fear.
- Help; assistance: gave comfort to the enemy.
- One that brings or provides comfort.
- The capacity to give physical ease and well-being: enjoying the comfort of my favorite chair.
- To bear the weight of, especially from below.
- To hold in position so as to keep from falling, sinking, or slipping.
- To be capable of bearing; withstand: "His flaw'd heart . . . too weak the conflict to support" (Shakespeare).
- To keep from weakening or failing; strengthen: The letter supported him in his grief.
- To provide for or maintain, by supplying with money or necessities.
- To furnish corroborating evidence for: New facts supported her story.
- To aid the cause, policy, or interests of: supported her in her election campaign.
- To argue in favor of; advocate: supported lower taxes.
- To endure; tolerate: "At supper there was such a conflux of company that I could scarcely support the tumult" (Samuel Johnson).
- To act in a secondary or subordinate role to (a leading performer).
- The act of supporting.
- The state of being supported.
- One that supports.
- Maintenance, as of a family, with the necessities of life.
- Provision of help or relief to the poor; almsgiving.
- Something given to help the needy; alms.
- An institution, organization, or fund established to help the needy.
- Benevolence or generosity toward others or toward humanity.
- Indulgence or forbearance in judging others.
- often Charity Christianity The theological virtue defined as love directed first toward God but also toward oneself and one's neighbors as objects of God's love.
- The quality or condition of being sane; soundness of mind.
- Soundness of judgment or reason.
- To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem.
- To avoid violation of or interference with: respect the speed limit.
- To relate or refer to; concern.
- A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem.
- The state of being regarded with honor or esteem.
- Willingness to show consideration or appreciation.
- respects Polite expressions of consideration or deference: pay one's respects.
- A particular aspect, feature, or detail: In many respects this is an important decision.
- Usage Problem Relation; reference.
- Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
- The state of being unimpaired; soundness.
- The quality or condition of being whole or undivided; completeness.
- High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate.
- Good name; reputation.
- A source or cause of credit: was an honor to the profession.
- Glory or recognition; distinction.
- A mark, token, or gesture of respect or distinction: the place of honor at the table.
- A military decoration.
- A title conferred for achievement.
- High rank.
- The dignity accorded to position: awed by the honor of his office.
- Great privilege: I have the honor to present the governor.
- Honor Used with His, Her, or Your as a title and form of address for certain officials, such as judges and mayors: Her Honor the Mayor.
- Principled uprightness of character; personal integrity.
- A code of integrity, dignity, and pride, chiefly among men, that was maintained in some societies, as in feudal Europe, by force of arms.
- A woman's chastity or reputation for chastity.
- honors Social courtesies offered to guests: did the honors at tea.
- honors
- Special recognition for unusual academic achievement: graduated with honors.
- A program of individual advanced study for exceptional students: planned to take honors in history.
- Sports The right of being first at the tee in golf.
- Games
- Any of the four or five highest cards, especially the ace, king, queen, jack, and ten of the trump suit, in card games such as bridge or whist.
- The points allotted to these cards. Often used in the plural.
- To hold in respect; esteem.
- To show respect for.
- To bow to (another dancer) in square dancing: Honor your partner.
- To confer distinction on: He has honored us with his presence.
- To accept or pay as valid: honor a check; a store that honors all credit cards.
IDIOM: honor bound
- Under an obligation enforced by the personal integrity of the one obliged: I was honor bound to admit that she had done the work.
- One who begets, gives birth to, or nurtures and raises a child; a father or mother.
- An ancestor; a progenitor.
- An organism that produces or generates offspring.
- A guardian; a protector.
- A parent company.
- A source or cause; an origin: Despair is the parent of rebellion.
VERB: tr.
- To act as a parent to; raise and nurture: "A genitor who does not parent the child is not its parent" (Ashley Montagu).
- To cause to come into existence; originate.
- To act as a parent.
- A woman who conceives, gives birth to, or raises and nurtures a child.
- A female parent of an animal.
- A female ancestor.
- A woman who holds a position of authority or responsibility similar to that of a mother: a den mother.
- Roman Catholic Church
- A mother superior.
- Used as a form of address for such a woman.
- A woman who creates, originates, or founds something: "the discovery of radium, which made Marie Curie mother to the Atomic Age" (Alden Whitman).
- A creative source; an origin: Philosophy is the mother of the sciences.
- Used as a title for a woman respected for her wisdom and age.
- Maternal love and tenderness: brought out the mother in her.
- The biggest or most significant example of its kind: the mother of all battles.
- Vulgar Slang Something considered extraordinary, as in disagreeableness, size, or intensity.
- Relating to or being mother.
- Characteristic of a mother: mother love.
- Being the source or origin: the mother church.
- Derived from or as if from one's mother; native: one's mother language.
- To give birth to; create and produce.
- To watch over, nourish, and protect maternally.
- A burdened state of mind, as that arising from heavy responsibilities; worry.
- Mental suffering; grief.
- An object or source of worry, attention, or solicitude: the many cares of a working parent.
- Caution in avoiding harm or danger: handled the crystal bowl with care.
- Close attention; painstaking application: painting the window frames and sashes with care.
- Upkeep; maintenance: a product for the care of fine floors; hair care products.
- Watchful oversight; charge or supervision: left the child in the care of a neighbor.
- Attentive assistance or treatment to those in need: a hospital that provides emergency care.
VERB: intr.
- To be concerned or interested: Once inside, we didn't care whether it rained or not.
- To provide needed assistance or watchful supervision: cared for the wounded; caring for an aged relative at home.
- To object or mind: If no one cares, I'll smoke.
- To have a liking or attachment: didn't care for the movie.
- To have a wish; be inclined: Would you care for another helping?
- To wish; desire: Would you care to dance?
- To be concerned to the degree of: I don't care a bit what critics think.
- The state, property, or quality of being strong.
- The power to resist attack; impregnability.
- The power to resist strain or stress; durability.
- The ability to maintain a moral or intellectual position firmly.
- Capacity or potential for effective action: a show of strength.
- The number of people constituting a normal or ideal organization: The police force has been at half strength since the budget cuts.
- Military capability in terms of personnel and materiel: an army of fearsome strength.
- A source of power or force.
- One that is regarded as the embodiment of protective or supportive power; a support or mainstay.
- An attribute or quality of particular worth or utility; an asset.
- Degree of intensity, force, effectiveness, or potency in terms of a particular property, as:
- Degree of concentration, distillation, or saturation; potency.
- Operative effectiveness or potency.
- Intensity, as of sound or light.
- Intensity or vehemence, as of emotion or language.
- Effective or binding force; efficacy: the strength of an argument.
- Firmness of or a continuous rising tendency in prices, as on the stock market.
- Games Power derived from the value of playing cards held.
- Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing.
- Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. See Synonyms at belief, trust.
- Loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance: keeping faith with one's supporters.
- often Faith Christianity The theological virtue defined as secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God's will.
- The body of dogma of a religion: the Muslim faith.
- A set of principles or beliefs.
- An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin or an act of God: "Miracles are spontaneous, they cannot be summoned, but come of themselves" (Katherine Anne Porter).
- One that excites admiring awe.
- A miracle play.
Definitions found at http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/


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