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There is always something new, exciting or downright odd to come across in Vegas. I have a few favorite fun things and hidden stops to seek on your trip that you probably won't find in your travel guide.
Depending on what time of year you are visiting, the Welcome to Las Vegas sign changes to different festive colors. You can catch it turn green for St. Patrick's Day, pink for breast cancer awareness, red for the American Heart Association's Red Day and an array of rainbow for Pride Week.
Head to the Chandelier Bar in the Cosmopolitan and try the Verbena cocktail, their worst kept secret. Chandelier Bar, decorated to make even Liberace jealous, is quite a popular place to pop in for a drink and people watching. The Verbena cocktail is quite the experience, a tasty drink that is taken to the next level by eating a Szechuan button that tops the drink. The sensation is best described as I would imagine licking white noise would be. Yes, licking white noise. Also, for some, it changes the flavor of the drink altogether.
It's not so hush hush, but while you're already in the Cosmo, pop into Secret Pizza just so you can nonchalantly mention that you've been there. Your inner hipster will appreciate it.
Take a peek at Vladimir Ilyich Lenin's head tucked away in the Mandalay Bay. The Russian Communist revolutionary that welcomes you into Red Square had his head lopped off due to controversy, but it didn't stray too far. Simply peek into the ice vault just to the right of the restaurant to find his noggin in its new frigid home.
Visit the Strip during an Earth Hour. The entire Strip goes dark for 60 minutes in a bone-chillingly eerie motion drawing attention to green initiatives. Speaking of green, it saves the Luxor $51 to have the iconic light beam switched off for a single hour.
If you're down on Fremont East, be sure to head to Park on Fremont's back porch and pop behind the fence for an often intoxicated teeter totter ride. Be choosy on your teeter partner, you wouldn't want to spill your drink.
The list of gems will continue to grow as Vegas is anything but a stagnant city in what it has to offer. What are the lesser known stops that you have on your list?
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PHOENIX -- Arizonans appear to be ready to approve medical marijuana for the third time.
A new statewide poll shows 52 percent of likely voters in support of Proposition 203. Only 33 percent are opposed, with the balance undecided.
Pollster Earl de Berge also found the 405 likely voters he questioned earlier this month leaning in favor of Proposition 106. Billed as a constitutional guarantee of the right to control health care, one of its main goals is to undermine the mandate in the new federal health law that every person obtain insurance coverage.
But the race is still up in the air over Proposition 109 to provide state constitutional protections for the right to hunt and fish.
Proposition 203 would allow anyone with a doctor's recommendation to get up to 2 1/2 ounces of marijuana every two weeks. The measure lists specific ailments for which the drug could be recommended.
The drug would be distributed at one of the approximately 125 dispensaries that would be allowed. Those living at least 25 miles from one of those sites would be permitted to grow their own. There also is a provision in the measure saying that workers who have one of the medical marijuana cannot be disciplined or fired solely for testing positive for the drug. Instead, an employer would have to show the employee was actually impaired or had taken the drug during work hours.
Support for the measure almost directly correlates to age and political philosophy.
Among all registered voters, 67 percent of those younger than 35 say they intend to vote for the proposition. That drops to 59 percent of those 35 through 54, and just 41 percent of older voters.
Similarly, the proposal is backed by 66 percent of Democrats and 57 percent of independents, versus just 40 percent of Republicans. The survey of likely voters has a 4.9 point margin of error.
Arizonans approved a similar measure in 1996 but found it thwarted by legislative action. They re-approved it in 1998 along with another measure precluding lawmakers from tinkering with voter-approved measures.
But the law never was used because both versions required a prescription by a doctor. And the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency threatened to revoke all prescription-writing privileges of any physician who wrote such an order for marijuana, which remains illegal under federal law.
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Proposition 203 gets around that by instead requiring only a "recommendation," a tactic now used in laws in more than a dozen other states. The Obama administration also has said it will not use federal drug laws to try to undermine medical marijuana laws. On paper, Proposition 106 would add language to the Arizona Constitution precluding any law or rule that compels any individual or employer to participate in any health care system. It also would guarantee the right to pay directly for health care or to buy health insurance.
Backers say they want to preclude the kind of mandate in the federal law that requires individual to have insurance or pay a fine. Opponents argue it could undermine efforts for affordable universal health care.
It remains unclear, though, whether a state constitutional provision would trump federal law.
Proposition 106 is backed by 43 percent of the 405 likely voters questioned for all three measures, against 30 percent opposed.
Politics plays a role in attitudes here: The more conservative that people describe themselves, the more likely they are to be in support of the measure. More Democrats oppose it than support it; the situation is reverse for Republicans, with independents nearly evenly split.
Proposition 109 would constitutionally preclude adoption of any law or rules that "unreasonably restricts hunting, fishing and harvesting wildlife or the use of traditional means and methods." It also declares that lawful hunting and fishing is "a preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife."
The measure is backed by hunting groups and the National Rifle Association amid concerns that lawmakers -- or voters through the initiative process -- may approve new bans or restrictions. That occurred in then past when voters approved a ban on steel-jawed leg-hold traps on public lands.
Foes, including the Sierra Club and the Humane Society of the United States, said hunting should not be granted special protections from initiatives.
The survey found 39 percent of likely voters in favor and 36 percent opposed, well within the poll's 4.9 percent margin of error. The biggest margin of support came from voters in the 13 rural counties.
Self-described conservatives were more likely to support Proposition 109 than liberals.


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A 7 Step Guide to the Shabbat Prayers
In the core of our being there is a hidden jewel; a diamond of infinite brilliance. This diamond is the light of God that shines within each of us. It holds the essence of who we are. It contains within it the power of Divine Livingness that pervades the whole of the universe.
For most of us, the light of this diamond is veiled by layers of desire and materiality. It is covered over by the endless thoughts and emotions that overwhelm our heart and race through our mind. As we go about our daily lives, spiritual debris builds up around our diamond. By the time we reach Friday evening, there is an impassable wall between our inner diamond and us.
God, in His/Her great mercy, has given us a way to break down this spiritual barrier through the gift of the Shabbat. Shabbat is an opportunity to reconnect with the diamond within us, to peel away the layers that separate us from our true Self.
The central tool that God has given us to facilitate this process is the Shabbat prayers. These prayers guide us through a process of awareness and awakening that realigns us with the power of the Divine jewel within us. These prayers first clear away the dirt that covers our diamond; then they polish the diamond until it shines with glorious radiance.
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Weeks after Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Nabal Bracero, ACOG's Puerto Rico section chair, at the Annual ACOG District IV Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was an opportunity to discuss the immense challenges patients and the medical community are currently facing but also to answer the question many ACOG members have been asking—"What can we do to help?"
The news stories about the recovery effort have been grim. While things are slowly getting better, 84 percent of the island is still without power, 40 percent lacks running water and the death toll has been steadily increasing—now at 43. A portion is attributed directly to the storms, however many deaths are now a result of the developing medical crisis in the storms' aftermath. While it's been reported that 98 percent of hospitals are currently open, including Puerto Rico Medical Center in San Juan, a majority are low on medication and medical supplies, inhibiting the quality and level of care they can provide. And patients, particularly those in critical condition that rely on ventilators, fetal heart rate monitors and other life-saving equipment, are dying due the lack of fuel to keep the generators running. In my conversation with Dr. Bracero, he said the medical center is managing but, like many hospitals, they are at capacity which limits their ability to accept new patients.
The lack of communication channels and resources, led to a conversation about how pregnant patients are faring and gaining access to needed medical services. According to Dr. Bracero, there are thousands of women at provisional sites that are in very poor conditions. These women will not be able to visit a doctor in the near term and there is no system to link ob-gyns outside of the metro areas with physicians at larger medical centers. For the patients that are in the vicinity of a provider, old-fashioned word of mouth has been the main mode of communication. Dr. Bracero said many patients simply made the trip to the office to find out if they were open. However, the section has also been working closely with ACOG to send email blasts to members in Puerto Rico to get a more comprehensive list of hospital units and offices that are open. Dr. Bracero plans to communicate that information via social media or main stream media outlets to let patients know where they can go for ob-gyn care.
ACOG has been working with CREOG and ABOG leadership, as well, on behalf of the medical students and residents in Puerto Rico to secure deadline extensions for applicants until they are able to gain access to adequate electronic communications. There is also a need to work with residency programs to potentially find alternate opportunities for residents who may be unable to complete the gynecology portion of their training programs on the island. However, Dr. Bracero pointed out that junior fellows were among the first responders with regard to ob-gyn care. Junior fellows from Districts I and IV here on the mainland have been eager to help in their own way and have started a fundraiser to help raise money for the residents of Puerto Rico.
But looking at the bigger picture, Dr. Bracero pointed out that there is still a need to do more and medical care will continue to be a top priority. There is a long road to recovery ahead and it will require advocacy, not just in our individual communities but in the nation's Capital.
Listen to a portion of my interview with Dr. Bracero below.
For more information on how you can help, visit the following websites:
Hispanic Federation's "Unidos"
Former U.S. presidents have expanded their One America Appeal to include recovery efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.


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FIRST LEGO League Teams Invent 'Senior Solutions' at Provincial Competitions
"Senior Solutions", this year's challenge, asked teams of nine to 14 year olds to develop innovative ways to help senior citizens maintain their independence and quality of life.
PICKERING, Ontario--More than 80 FIRST LEGO League teams brought their robots, inventions and innovations to the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Championships held in Oshawa and Waterloo. "Senior Solutions", this year's challenge, asked teams of nine to 14 year olds to develop innovative ways to help senior citizens maintain their independence and quality of life.
Over 80 different innovations were proposed by teams to the judges at the two separate events held at UOIT in Oshawa (January 12) and at the University of Waterloo in Waterloo (January 13). Ideas included jewelry that could predict respiratory failure by sensing blood oxygen levels, to a shopping cart that would help seniors grab groceries off of the shelves at their local grocery store. One team went as far as to produce a fully-functioning chair that floated on a cushion of air with the intention of aiding mobility-restricted seniors to more easily traverse terrain, like the beach, that is difficult for traditional wheelchairs.
The second part of the FIRST competition included a robotics challenge. Students designed, programmed and tested a LEGO Mindstorms robot that is charged with completing, autonomously, as many themed tasks as possible in two and a half minutes on a 4'X8' competition table.
Finally teams were judged on "Core Values", which includes how well teams demonstrated and understood concepts such as teamwork, gracious professionalism and sharing with the community.
"These teams continue to amaze me every year! The ingenuity and creativity of these 9-14 year olds excites me because I know that our future is in good hands," said Dave Ellis, Director of FLL in Ontario.
"At SYNNEX, we are technologists at heart who believe in developing the next generation of IT professionals. This is why we sponsor the FIRST and FIRST LEGO League programs, as they are excellent ways for young students to develop their passion for and to build skills in their future career paths," said Kevin Murai, President and Chief Executive Officer of SYNNEX Corporation, the presenting sponsor of the FIRST LEGO League competition.
A full list of teams and their awards can be found on the FIRST Robotics Canada website.
Corporate sponsors: SYNNEX Corporation, Ontario Power Generation, University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Yves Landry Foundation played a key role in making these provincial events such a success.
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Texas POW deeply spiritual, friends say
(CNN) -- Edgar Hernandez, just months from concluding his military career, steered his younger brother away from serving Uncle Sam.
"The main reason he didn't want me to go join the military is in case we go to war," 18-year-old Joel Hernandez told the Brownsville Herald.
Sunday, the danger Edgar Hernandez hoped to shield his brother from befell him when Iraqis ambushed the 507th Maintenance Company from Fort Bliss, Texas, and Hernandez became one of 12 from the group to be captured, killed or determined missing.
Hernandez, 21, joined the military after high school three years ago and was serving as a supply truck driver, according to the Arizona Daily Star's Web site.
Edgar Hernandez, who appeared bruised and battered in the video of him after his capture, had a few months left in the service and "was looking forward to coming home and making his career."
Relatives said he hoped to leave military service, settle in El Paso, Texas, secure a job with the border patrol and get married, according to the Brownsville Herald's Web site.
Joel described his brother to the Herald as a person who never started a fight, but stood ready to defend a friend. His reputation among family members was as a clumsy guy with an infectious sense of humor who enjoyed jogging and playing basketball with his friends.
Joel told the Herald that in a recent letter to the family, Edgar requested prayer and said he was eager to come home to work on his 1979 Camaro.
The family's pastor in Alton, Texas, recounted the soldier's unwavering belief in God to reporters from the El Paso Times. Friends and relatives said Hernandez is likely offering religious comfort to other prisoners, the newspaper's Web site stated.
At Fort Bliss, Edgar Hernandez joined the Chaparral Apostolic Church, and befriended the pastor's daughter Diana Uribe, the El Paso Times reported.
"He's like a big, loving teddy bear who is always thinking about others, not himself," Uribe, 19, told the newspaper. "I know him, and I'm sure he's in constant prayer."
Maria de la Luz Hernandez said she accepted her son's decision to join the military, but she did not support it. "He's a very noble man," she told the El Paso Times. 'When he first told me he wanted to join the Army, I was against it. But I knew that's what he wanted. He wanted to serve his country."


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1964 Tokyo Olympics, Athletics and rowing action in colour
Short Summary
Rowing action and wide of Toda rowing course, then zoom in to Denmark leading the men's coxless fours final. Close up of Denmark boat crossing the line to take the gold medal, with Great Britain the silver and USA the bronze. Denmark boat after race, and scoreboard showing the result. Pan from close up of Denmark team in boat by bank to flags of medal winners being raised. Wide of flags raised, and Denmark team still in boat by river bank. Nice close up Olympic official filming with film camera. Spectators, then zoom in to Olympic flame burning at rowing event.
Zoom in from wide to show rowing scoreboard with the line up for the men's coxed fours final. Close up of journalists in press area, then long mid shot of same. Start of men's coxed fours final. Germany team pulling away from Italy, and crossing the line to win the gold medal, with Italy the silver, and Netherlands, unseen, the bronze. Press and spectators watching, then Germany team receiving their gold medals, and pan to flags flying. Scoreboard showing result of race.
Great Britain team rowing in the men's coxless pairs final, then crossing the line in fourth place. Flags flying above finish line, and long close ups of members of the press watching the action.
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I'm so tired I can barely keep my eyes open, and when they are open they're burning. It's 5:30 in the morning and I'm up because I stupidly decided to invited the little guy's entire class over after school today for a pizza party. The only reason it's stupid is because I have not been home all weekend! I ran to the market last night for a few things, but am up early to clean this house like it's 1997 (pre-kids), prepare beautiful food for the adults and magically my make my yard look like I take care of it. All in 6 hours, with 3 school drop offs and one school pick-up mixed in there. Did I mention that somehow all of the little guy's toys, and I mean ALL of them have ended up in the dining room? So unless I can fit a run to Home Depot for a door on the kitchen so no one can see the massive toy pile, I've gotta tackle that. And, maybe, just maybe, fit in a shower.
Not sure I'll pull it all off. Actually, now that I've decided to blog instead of clean, the odds are stacking against me. And, seriously, because who would want to make this crap up – the dog just puked! I think I'll go and get a coffee while everyone's still asleep and try again in a little while…
I ran into a friend at preschool drop off the other day and she looked amazing. So, I told her. And she replied, "Thanks! Ugh, I haven't had a shower in like a week and so&so's been puking since……"
I seriously didn't hear a word after that. I was too consumed with the idea that I had showered, that very morning, shaved my legs, spent 35+ minutes blow drying my hair into submission and even used bronzer and blush.
And still, if you placed us side by side and asked random people on the street who had spent hours getting ready and who had a puking kid and hadn't showered – the people would not pick me as the one who'd spent hours getting ready.
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MMG signee Fat Trel was arrested this week on a number of charges, including DWI, narcotics distribution, speeding and driving with a revoked license.
According to ABC7, the 25-year-old (real name: Martrel Reeves) was arrested in Arlington, VA overnight, but details surrounding the arrested are currently unknown.
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Robin Hood, William Tell and Legolas. The first two are real life people who lived during a time
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This one is of Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy. I really like this picture. I really like the pastel yellow and orange houses on the bridge especially since the rest of the buildings wear a light pastel colours. Not really a good composition but really with the angle I had, it's the best I have.
This one is of the Tuscan hills and vineyards. Kinda nice small but its original size kinda look not so nice on my Vaio.
The last one, the longest yet, and most problematic is of the Hongkong skyline. This comes from pictures from different days. There's quite a difference from the part on the left and the one on the right. The right one is actually sharper than the one on the left. The shots from the different days show how different the weather were. The one on the left has clouds while the one on the right has a dark sky. Did you notice that? :P I like the colours of the reflection on the water! Very very nice!
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Balancing Foreign Capital Flow
The reason why capital restriction is not an effective tool in managing capital flows is due to the fact that it sends negative message to the investors. Restriction as it sounds affects the degree of liquidity of the investment. Even thou investors perceived that their investment will grow in the emerging markets; still, if they found that they will have difficulty of liquidation, they will not take the risk to invest.
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DC's September 2014 Event Revealed, 3D COVERS Return
DC Co-Publisher Dan DiDio made official today the expected announcement of another DC September event for 2014, revealing that all DC ongoing series that month will flash forward five years to depict what might happen in the future.
The event ties into the May-launching weekly series The New 52: Futures End , and DiDio said DC will launch some new ongoing titles in June and/or July that will also be included in the September event.
DiDio emphasized that DC fans who aren't reading the weekly will still get a lot of hints about the future for each of their existing ongoing series.
"It gives some exciting teases of potential storylines that might be coming for our characters in the near future ," DiDio said of the event. "These stories aren't going to just be tied into the weekly. But what you'll be seeing is a lot of the writers who are working on series right now projecting forward — their ideas, their storylines, where they think their character might be five years from now.
"We really wanted to show things that seem like the logical progression of the characters and where the story lines are going," he said.
The event will also lead into a new weekly series launching October , which Newsarama also exclusively revealed..
The executive revealed details about the Futures End event during an interview with Newsarama that was timed to announcements being made at today's national meeting of the ComicsPRO retailers association.
DiDio also revealed one of the 3D motion covers that will be available on comics in the September Futures End event. While last year's Villains Month event incorporated variant 3D covers that DiDio said sold "extraordinarily well," he said the 2014 covers are more complex because the characters will be changing.
"All the lenticular covers — all the Futures End stories that will be told in September — will be in the titles of the ongoing series," DiDio said. "The covers now will also have the ability to have a 'flicker' effect. That means that the images change and show the transformation going on. … There is a level of change that is taking place with our characters during the course of this story."
All covers — both the 3D and 2D covers (standard) — for the September Futures End tie-ins will have order dates at the same time on May 29th. There will be no "final order cut-off" date for the titles.
"We had a chance to work with a number of retailers," DiDio said. "We heard what their concerns were. And we figure we came out with a structure and plan right now that I think allows everybody to feel confident in how to order these things, to make sure that the right amount of books are on the shelf."
Since the company launched 52 new and renumbered titles in September 2011, DC has followed up with a line-wide September event every year since, presumably to attempt to match the month's sales of the previous year.
"What it does is it gives you a chance to reset the line a little bit and see where your strengths and weaknesses are," DiDio said of the annual September event. "And if you look at what we did, we launched the New 52, which re-established the heroes in a new direction, voice and continuity. That's where we started.
"So what we've done [since then] is… we've looked at the heroes [with Zero Month in 2012], we've looked at the villains [with 2013's Villains Month], and now we're looking toward the future," he said.
"Ultimately, what you're going to see is the potential of where the futures can be going," he said. "And also, I'd like to say, what direct impact it has on stories set in the current timeline in the DCU."
Check back later Thursday with Newsarama for the entirety of DiDio's comments about the September Futures End event, details about the new October-launching weekly series , and revelations about the May launch of the Futures End weekly series.


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Jazz Crusade Audio Sampler Catalog
JCCD-3106: Pub Session - Live - Geoff Coles Hot 5
Personnel: Geoff Cole [tb/v], Tony Pyke [rd], Hugh Crozier [pn/v], Graham Wiseman [sbs], John Muxlow [dm]
Songs: Oh!
Looka There Aint She Pretty, Birth of the Blues, Please Dont
Talk About Me When Im Gone, Everywhere You Go, My Buddy, China Boy,
Oh! Lady Be Good, Stars Fell On Alabama, Sweethearts On Parade
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JCCD-3106: Pub Session - Live - Geoff Coles Hot 5
Jazz Review - Internet Jazz Publication
Geoff Coles Hot Fives and Sevens appear here for their
fifth Jazz Crusade CD. Past disks have honored specific musicians including
Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton and Kid Ory. The Pub Session differs in
that its an off the wall glimpse of the popular band
in front of their regular fans. The nine-tune gig was taped by an enthusiastic
fan who then presented the recording to the leader. The 2000 session was
almost forgotten until Jazz Crusades Big Bill Bissonnette asked
if he could release it on his label. The Hot Fives regular drummer,
Brian Dipper Duddy was out of town and the very capable Johnny
Muxlow filled the drum throne for the evening. Muxlow is a regular with
Andy Woons Vintage Hot Five.
Boxells Jazz Website - New Zealand
The other week I had to drive to and from Auckland, about 2 hours or
so each way. Having started off I found I had only the CD in the player
with me. First time round it was good, second time round and I had had
enough. The return journey was in silence as I neither wanted to listed
to the CD again, nor put up with the bland, banal, banter (or sometimes
crude, childish, chatterings) of the radio jocks who think that they,
not the music, is why people have tuned into their radio station (which
frequently need re-tuning as you travel through the hills from one area
to another anyway). Now, if I had had this CD with me it would not have
been a problem as you can stick it on and let it run for hours knowing
that you will never get bored with listening to it. I know that as it
has been in my CD player for the past two weeks and I must have listened
to it 10-15 times without having any other music in between and I have
yet to get tired of listening to it. The only reason I am going to change
it in fact is that I have other CDs to review and must therefore move
Kings Jazz Review British Jazz Internet Publication
I can recall sitting in the Rutland when the then new Patron of the pub
engaged his first jazzband there. Trouble is, I cant remember the
long ago date of that event. The sound quality is great under the circumstances,
and that goes with thanks to recording engineer Crazy Ken for his efforts;
trouble is that I also cant remember of him, however, Geoff Cole
in his liner notes explains all.
JUST JAZZBritish Jazz Magazine
When this CD first arrived for review I thought, "Oh dear - a two-piece
frontline," as memories of similar line-ups, who didn't have the
wit to vary their approach and provide the listener with tonal variety,
made me half expect to have an unpleasant and boring listening experience.
But in being worried about what I was about to hear I hadn't accounted
for the excellent jazz musicianship of the two men involved here - Geoff
Cole on trombone and Tony Pyke on reeds (mainly alto sax).
Cadence MagazineU. S. Jazz Magazine
What is "mainstream" today? Certainly not what it was 50 years
ago. Back then would have qualified; now it is a part of a tradition outside
of the present common vernacular. The stream has passed this music by;
but that is not to say that a thoughtful listener should discount what
is being created in this vein, if it is well done. Quite the contrary.
Take this release, for example. Trombonist Geoff Cole offers a set of
spirited versions of some very classic material. Mr. Cole has been on
the traditional Brit scene for quite some time, first making a name for
himself with trumpeter Ken Coder's band in the early '60s.
Jazz Gazette—Internet Jazz Magazine
This is an easy one to review. Take five experienced musicians talking the same musical language, put them in the congenial atmosphere of a pub in front of an appreciating audience and let them do their thing the way they love to and the results will speak for themselves. This is the kind of jazz I like, the real thing. No pyrotechnics, no virtuoso running up and down the scale without going somewhere, but just a friendly interplay between kindred spirits without any intention of someone outplaying the other one. The improvisations are based on the melody which is never far away.
Jazz Journal International—British Jazz Magazine
Resisting the temptation to emulate the earthier New Orleans classics in the clar-inet-and-trombone format, Geoff Cole fronts a smoothly sonorous and lightly swinging group in which the particular talents of all concerned are joined into a cohesive whole. Geoff himself remains at the legato end of his admiration for Kid Ory, leading the way with crisp eloquence. Tony Pyke constructs melodious lines on the alto saxophone and warbles appealingly on clarinet, while Hugh Crozier's elegant and educated piano playing is a considerable asset. Bass and drums maintain a sprightly and inventive rhythm, and the whole has a high good humour about it which the occasional singing does nothing to diminish. This music does not make any heavy demands upon one's ears or emotions, but in its relatively laid back way it makes for very satisfying listening. The recording is good and the audience unobtrusive although clearly appreciative. Now they can enjoy the evening again, and we can enjoy it too.


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George Clooney Returns to TV with 'Catch 22' After Two Decades
Last updated on May 19th, 2019
Happiness has found epitome for George Clooney's fans in the form of "Catch-22". Two decades after the showstopper left medical drama "ER", Clooney is set to return to television this month, with an adaption of Joseph Heller's "Catch-22".
Recipient of Oscar, and well known for his contribution to films like "Syriana", "Gravity" and "The Monuments Men", the star portrayed that novel's complexity made "Catch 22" an ideal choice for him to return to the television screen.
The always flamboyant actor not only worked in the television series, but also directed two episodes of the Hulu series. The plot of the episode is set during a World War Two, where a member of US bomber squadron is seen fighting the high rank officials in the military bureaucracy.
"I thought it was a fun way to tell this story. It's hard to tell this story as complex as it is in a two-hour movie," Clooney said at the series premiere in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening. He added, "It's never been about the medium although television and streaming has gotten much more interesting and more fun, it was more about telling the story. It's about telling good stories."
Heller's 1961 novel, previously been a major motion picture in 1970, revolves around a US bombardier Yossarian, who is livid because army keeps on increasing the number of missions he must accomplish to be relieved of his job.
Yossarian's only way to escape the missions is to prove insanity. However, in order to do so, he embarks on even more dangerous bombing tasks, thus, giving the story its beautiful, yet absurd persona.
In the series Christopher Abbott stars as Yossarian while Kyle Chandler plays his commander, Colonel Cathcart. Clooney, on the other hand, plays training commander Scheisskopf.
"It's a heightened piece, it's satirical, it's dramatic, it's harrowing, it's very funny," Abbott said. "It kind of lives in a world on its own but I think the themes are kind of universal because they're really just about the human condition."
At the premier, George Clooney also made mention of his friend and former actress Meghan Markle, who married Prince Harry and recently gave birth to their first child. Correspondingly, with the fans really excited about "Catch 22", the series is likely to be a sure-shot hit.
Amid Heavy Criticism, Prince Harry Expresses Heartfelt Emotions
The announcement of the withdrawal of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from the royal family has received severe criticism from most female members of the family. By leaving Britain's monarchy, the Sussex couple will no longer be entitled to use their "Royal Highness" titles and would be paying for their own expenses now on.
During a speech for his Sentebale charity yesterday, Prince Harry expressed his "great sadness" about the separation agreement with Queen Elizabeth II and senior members of the royal family. He affirmed that the final outcome of the separation is not what he and Meghan had wanted. Making first remarks on the agreement in the speech, he said, "It brings me great sadness that it has come to this."
The Duke of Sussex, spoke on the issue just a day after the Buckingham Palace issued a statement about the release. He exclaimed, "Our hope was to continue serving the queen, the Commonwealth and my military associations without public funding. Sadly, that wasn't possible."
Sixth in line to the throne, Prince Harry cleared that the decision to step back had not been taken lightly and had come after months of talks. "As far as this goes, there really was no other option," he said in his speech at the event.
Speaking on a grounded level at the charity event aimed at helping African children with HIV, he told the audience that he wanted them to hear the truth from him "not as a prince, or a duke, but as Harry, the same person that many of you have watched grow up over the last 35 years but with a clearer perspective".
Further, he said, "I will always have the utmost respect for my grandmother, my commander-in-chief, and I am incredibly grateful to her and the rest of my family, for the support they have shown Meghan and I over the last few months."
As stated by the Buckingham Palace, the couple won't be receiving public money and has to repay the cost of refurbishing their cottage in Windsor worth 2.4 million pounds. The separation news raises questions about the future role of Prince Andrew and his use of the HRH title.
While most people, including Meghan's father, Thomas Markle are against the decision of Prince Harry and wife, the celebs of The Crown have expressed generous support in this decision. Helena Bonham Carter and Josh O' Connor have backed the Royal Couple's decision.
On being questioned about the next move of Prince Harry and Meghan, Josh casually said that they "can probably do anything. I'm sure they are very talented and can go off and do whatever they want." Joining her co-star, Helena said, ""It will be very interesting to see what they do, but now they're masters of their own destiny and good luck to them."
Looking from this perspective, the excessive criticism that the Sussex couple is receiving for deciding to live an independent life, seems to be unrequired. Moreover, the comments from Meghan's father, which claim that the duo is "destroying" and "cheapening" the family is against the basic rights of freedom, which every human is entitled to.
Partaking Royal Crisis, Prince Harry Prioritises Mental Health Awareness
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's recent decision has brought more eyes to the emerging disputes within the royal family. From moving out of the Kensington Palace to their announcement of stepping back as senior royals, both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been a part of huge criticism from the royal insiders.
It appears as if a rift has emerged in the British royal family that has threatened the very essence of the household and royal duties. Anti-Meghans believe that her addition in the royal family is the root cause of the rising conflicts between the royals. From Kate Middleton to the Queen, almost every royal female seems to have shared odd relations with Meghan Markle, putting down the harmonious family image.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry, who was in rumours to fly to Canada with his wife and their eight months old baby son Archie, made his first public opinion after the big announcement, on Thursday. Harry hosted the Rugby League World Cup 2021 draws for the men's, women's and wheelchair tournaments at Buckingham Palace, alongside Jason Robinson and Dame Katherine Grainger. He later met with representatives from all 21 nations competing in the event next year.
England was drawn alongside Samoa, France and Greece in the group stage of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup and will play Samoa in the opening match of the tournament at St James' Park, Newcastle on October 23. Likewise, 1995 and 2000 semi-finalists Wales have been drawn alongside Tonga, Papua New Guinea and the Cook Islands. New Zealand team will face Lebanon, Jamaica and Ireland.
The royal critics found Prince Harry in a cheery mood throughout the event. Likewise, Meghan Markle was also seen working towards fulfilling her future goals. She visited two charities that helped women and girls in Vancouver.
Though the Queen on Monday, submitted to her grandson and his wife's wishes to step away from the royal life, there is no confirmation as to when the Sussex couple would actually leave for their destinations. It appears as if Prince Harry, for some time now, is staying to discuss his future role in the royal family, after which the Sussex couple will split their time between the UK and Canada to live a financially independent life.
Over the time, Prince Harry, who was also announced as patron of the Rugby Football League in December 2016, has equally supported Meghan Markle in her decisions, fulfilling his every role of being a husband. The Rugby League World Cup 2021 draws were streamed live across the royal family and Rugby League World Cup 2021 Twitter and Facebook channels, where Harry supported the practice of adopting a mental fitness charter for the tournament.
In the same manner, Prince William and Kate Middleton also talked about mental health awareness during their tour to Pakistan, empowering the citizens about the causes and impacts.
"Rugby League isn't just a sport, it's a community. And one that takes care of its own,' he said. 'For many years, it has been at the forefront of promoting and supporting good mental fitness, working hard to build a positive mind-set for everyone involved in the sport. So I am proud to support the Rugby League World Cup 2021 mental fitness charter," said Prince Harry.
Harry's statements on the sport's strong legacy of mental health awareness was a recollection of the past incidents, where the royal family remained concerned over the mental health of the Sussex couple.
Kate Hudson Bashed for Endorsing Dubai Tourism Over Human Rights Issues
American actress Kate Hudson, well known for her work in Almost Famous, recently took to her Instagram and shared a series of photos and short videos to promote Dubai Tourism. The actress, who can be seen trotting alongside Gwyneth Paltrow and Zoe Saldana, seems jolly as she explores Dubai and its attractive sites.
However, what must have sounded as a really amazing idea to Kate Hudson, has poised to become a permanent stain on her life. In her post, promoted using #astorytakesflight and #dubai, the actress was shunned for turning a blind eye to the nation's poor human rights record.
Commenting on post, one of her fans named agi564 wrote: "It's still a dictatorship that oppresses women so it is laughable that you try to argue that this is such a great travel destination!!! Shame on you." While another user said that the nation does not support LGBTQ+ rights, and instead being of third gender is heinously punishable.
One of Hudson's photos was immensely criticized, where she posed with a falcon on her wrist. In the UAE, falcons are considered as a significant cultural and traditional icons, who are usually found with their owners in deserts, and are used by Emiratis to be trained for hunting. However, some of her fans on Instagram raised concern over the possible animal cruelty.
Hudson's photos and short videos are a part of an 8-minute commercial ad posted last November by a UAE official tourism YouTube Channel named "Visit Dubai". The United Arab Emirates, especially Dubai has been engaged in promoting its tourism for a very long time.
The nation has invited multiple celebrities and social media influencers to promote tourism as a part of its vision to end reliance on oil. However, more than the vision alone, the Gulf monarchy has been called out for using tactics to divert the attention from graving matters of human rights abuse.
An example of which lies within the Dubai Royal Family, where Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed al-Maktoum, the daughter of Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, tried to escape the ruler's gilded cage, but was caught 30 miles off the coast of India.
Dubai might be a blip in the map, but it has certainly harvested its power via tourism. Yet what remains behind the closed doors is the gruesome reality, conveying how women in the UAE are subjected to persecution and are still fighting for their basic rights.
Prince Charles Visits Oman to pay respects to Sultan Qaboos
The condolence ceremony of Oman's long-reigning Sultan Qaboos was graced with the presence of Prince Charles and Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Welcoming political divides from all over the world to the Middle East, Muscat's Alam Palace saw Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Al-Thani.
To meet the new Sultan, Haitham bin Tariq, several world leaders including Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, Tunisian President Kais Saied, Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah and Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi came to Oman.
The new ruler, Haitham is the cousin of Sultan Qaboos. Oman's standing as a "Switzerland of the Middle East" is only due to Qaboos' policy of neutrality and non-interference. The country maintains healthy relations with the US along with the regional powers Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Sultan Qaboos came in power in 1970 and ruled the country for almost half a century. In his younger days, he was a part of Britain's elite Sandhurst Royal Military Academy, post which he joined a British infantry battalion in Germany.
As per a statement released by the office of Boris Johnson, the UK and Oman have a broad and long-standing bilateral relationship that goes back over 200 years. The statement adds, "Our countries have deep economic ties and shared defence and security interests." It highlighted how in his ruling days, Qaboos modernised his country and worked to deal with regional and international crisis.
Prince Williams on Jan 11 said that he was "truly honoured" to have met Sultan Qaboos and "it was clear from all those I met that he will be remembered with great affection." He added, "His majesty was unwavering in his commitment to improve the lives of his people, and in his resolve to work towards regional stability. I am thankful for his majesty's many years of friendship with my family and the UK."
According to Arab News, giving support to the University of Oxford's Islamic Studies centre over several years and graduating from its Foreign Service Programme in 1979, Sultan Haitham is having strong ties with the UK. He was among the people who welcomed Prince Charles and Camilla to the country in 2013 and 2016.
Prince Charles had visited Sultan Qaboos at his palace at Bayt al Baraka on a tour of the Middle East with Camilla on March 2013 and his then wife Diana in 1986. In December, the Duke of Cambridge met the Sultan at the Palace of Bait al Baraka at the end of a four-day tour of Oman and Kuwait.
Another Royal Family Conflict: Meghan Markle Gets Centre Stage
The year 2019, other than some cheerful events, has been a big mess for the royal family members throughout the world with each monarch dealing with a number of conflicts within the family and society.
As known, the 26 monarchies ruling over 43 countries, represent a wide network of kings, queens, sultans, emperors and emirs with the UK being one of them. Because of the country's marvellous history with other nations, the UK monarch's high international profile is much known to the world.
Unlike the ruling monarchs, the Windsors don't have any real and direct political power and thus their conflicts are more or less a result of family disputes. The recent news suggesting that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be withdrawing from their roles as senior members of the UK's royal family has brought shockwaves amongst their fans and relatives.
Meghan Markle has become the centre of attention following the announcement of step down, many have become critical of her on social media sites. "Megxit", referring to Meghan's exit from the royal family has become a trending hashtag on Twitter, along with people criticising, while some praising the Sussexes through memes.
The supporters of the Sussex couple congratulated them for their decision of wanting to make their own way and earn their own money. Many believe that Meghan, being a former actress, would play herself on a Netflix series, The Crown. It appears that Meghan is the only one coming under scrutiny for the couple's decision.
In the past, the Sussex couple had established various examples that portrayed their "single-handedly modernized" nature. The supporters believe that since the royal family members failed to provide appropriate recognition or support to the couple, it became a major reason behind their decision.
Well it's not the first time, that a royal family couple has discarded their duties, splitting way. The royal family has a history of internal feuds. Disputes within family members have led to a series of divorces, bringing in new trends, many of which remain unacceptable to the elder royals.
Princess Diana's divorcing Prince Charles was one big example, which indicated the Queen's active role in the process.
Likewise, the ruling monarchs from the UAE, Jordan, Oman, Japan also faced a series of disputes due to internal and external conflicts. Last year, the wife of Dubai Emir Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Princess Haya, succeeded in her second attempt of fleeing the UAE. She is now said to be hiding in London, where several of the British papers made much of Haya's alleged closeness to a bodyguard.
Similarly, Japan's Yamato dynasty, mostly referred to as ceremonial or figurehead monarch despite being the oldest continuous in the world, also faced huge debates over expanding the role of royal women, including allowing female emperors about stable Imperial succession.
As the monarchs all over the world welcomed the new year with cheerfulness, the Queen is pretty upset about her grandson's decision. The start of the new year with Harry and Meghan's announcement to go freelance has brought a huge blow to the royal family.
"Discussions with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are at an early stage. We understand their desire to take a different approach, but these are complicated issues that will take time to work through," Buckingham Palace responded over the couple's decision.
But considering the past instances, where Meghan was targeted for her divorce and racial heritage by the British tabloid press, like Princess Diana, it appears that the Duchess of Sussex now wants to live her life on her own rules, away from the royal family criticisms and her husband Harry is pretty much backing her decision.
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Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
Princes who have been turned into Dwarfs seek the red shoes of a lady in order to break the spell, although it will not be easy.
A kindhearted street urchin named Aladdin embarks on a magical adventure after finding a lamp that releases a wisecracking genie while a power-hungry Grand Vizier vies for the same lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.
A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. Maleficent rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal – an act that begins to turn her heart into stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading King's successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom – and to Maleficent's true happiness as well.
Fred Flarsky is a gifted and free-spirited journalist who has a knack for getting into trouble. Charlotte Field is one of the most influential women in the world -- a smart, sophisticated and accomplished politician. When Fred unexpectedly runs into Charlotte, he soon realizes that she was his former baby sitter and childhood crush. When Charlotte decides to make a run for the presidency, she impulsively hires Fred as her speechwriter -- much to the dismay of her trusted advisers.
Seventeen-year-old Stella spends most of her time in the hospital as a cystic fibrosis patient. Her life is full of routines, boundaries and self-control — all of which get put to the test when she meets Will, an impossibly charming teen who has the same illness. There's an instant flirtation, though restrictions dictate that they must maintain a safe distance between them. As their connection intensifies, so does the temptation to throw the rules out the window and embrace that attraction.
High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki's body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other.
On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.
Ally, a final contestant on a dating show, must face her high school sweetheart when she is chosen for the Hometown Date.
As their paths cross again several years later, Bert has a hard time acknowledging that he is still in love with Elise.
101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fiancé. Meanwhile, Jack Dawson and Fabrizio De Rossi win third-class tickets aboard the ship. Rose tells the whole story from Titanic's departure through to its death—on its first and last voyage—on April 15, 1912.
Princess Jasmine grows tired of being forced to remain in the palace, so she sneaks out into the marketplace, in disguise, where she meets street-urchin Aladdin. The couple falls in love, although Jasmine may only marry a prince. After being thrown in jail, Aladdin becomes embroiled in a plot to find a mysterious lamp, with which the evil Jafar hopes to rule the land.
A live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.
When her father unexpectedly passes away, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters. Never one to give up hope, Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger in the woods.
Cinderella has faith her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her Fairy Godmother's wand, Cinderella's rags are magically turned into a glorious gown and off she goes to the Royal Ball. But when the clock strikes midnight, the spell is broken, leaving a single glass slipper... the only key to the ultimate fairy-tale ending!
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.
Mia Thermopolis is now a college graduate and on her way to Genovia to take up her duties as princess. Her best friend Lilly also joins her for the summer. Mia continues her 'princess lessons'- riding horses side-saddle, archery, and other royal. But her complicated life is turned upside down once again when she not only learns that she is to take the crown as queen earlier than expected...
Kate is a young woman subscribed to bad decisions. Her last date with disaster? That of having accepted to work as Santa's elf for a department store. However, she meets Tom there. Her life takes a new turn. For Kate, it seems too good to be true.
High school student Hodaka leaves his home on an isolated island and moves to Tokyo, but he immediately becomes broke. He lives his days in isolation, but finally finds a job as a writer for a shady occult magazine. After he starts his job, the weather has been rainy day after day. In a corner of the crowded and busy city, Hodaka meets a young woman named Hina. Due to certain circumstances, Hina and her younger brother live together, but have a cheerful and sturdy life. Hina also has a certain power: the power to stop the rain and clear the sky.


text: The study also found that whistle-blowers confront dangers when they attempt to expose corruption [Al Jazeera]Corruption-fighting agencies in South Asian countries lack the power and independence to properly investigate politicians and officials for fraud entrenched in the region, a watchdog said. A report released by Berlin-based Transparency International on Thursday said that many agencies needed their government's consent to investigate suspected corruption cases, while others faced massive political interference during their investigations. "The region is characterised by a vicious cycle in which a highly elitist and unaccountable political culture remains largely unchallenged because the very actors who can bring those in power to task are being systematically silenced," said Srirak Plipat, Transparency International Asia-Pacific director. The report comes days after India's Congress party, embroiled in a string of corruption scandals during its 10 years in power, was defeated in national elections. The study, released in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, examines efforts to fight corruption in six South Asian countries - Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. "As long as nobody brings the corrupt to justice, South Asia's leaders run the risk that future growth only benefits the powerful, doing nothing to help the half-billion South Asians who still live in poverty," said Plipat. In many cases, South Asian watchdogs are deliberately weakened by their governments, while officials also use agencies to settle scores with political opponents or to protect powerful backers, Transparency International said. In Nepal, the head of the national anti-corruption watchdog has faced allegations of fraud himself for several years and is currently the subject of several investigations. With the exception of Sri Lanka, the countries surveyed have legislation to protect the public's right to information - but citizens are often unable to use the laws effectively because of official reluctance to respond to requests, the report said. The study also found that whistle-blowers confront huge dangers when they attempt to expose corruption, with most South Asian countries lacking laws to protect them. Officials who try to expose wrongdoing face the risk of being transferred or removed from office. South Asia is considered one of the world's most corruption-ridden regions, according to the watchdog, with high-profile politicians embroiled in huge corruption cases and many citizens complaining of being forced to pay bribes for essential services. SOURCE: AFP Asia Bangladesh India Maldives Nepal


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Attract New Clients & Keep Them
Kati Whitledge talks about attracting new clients, but not just any client, how do you attract and keep the right types of clients for your salon and your team?
Founder of Meet Your Stylist, a Marketing Company for Hair Salons, Kati also hosts a podcast called Beyond the Technique.
Kati also has a Salon! Be Inspired Salon has a team of 20. So not only is she juggling multiple businesses, she is out there supporting and growing the hair and beauty industry.


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We encourage parents to bond with their infants by rooming in and caring for their newborns after delivery. If your baby is born in a Labor & Delivery room, you and your baby will be transferred to a postpartum room approximately two hours after delivery. This is a quiet environment where families and new babies spend their recovery period in a private room where specialized nurses care for them.
You will be seen by your usual health care provider if he or she is at the hospital; otherwise, you will be seen by one of the partners in your provider's practice. For more about your newborn's care, routine health screenings for infants, and breastfeeding support, see
Newborn Care.
Because of the current flu season, the following changes to visiting policy are in effect beginning Dec. 19, 2019. They will be re-evaluated in the spring.
We offer "nap time" from 2 to 4 p.m., when mothers and babies may want to rest with minimal interruptions. (During these hours, hospital staff avoids any unnecessary care to allow babies and parents to rest, heal, bond, and breastfeed.)
We also ask friends and family to help the new family bond, which may mean coordinating visits with the baby's feeding schedule.
Please stop at the nurses' station to sign in and get a visitor badge before entering a room.
The average hospital stay is one to two days for a vaginal delivery and four days for cesarean delivery. With arrangements for follow-up care and good support at home, you may be discharged 24 hours after birth, but usually no sooner. Before you leave, we'll ask your support person to bring your baby's car seat to your room.
The newborn health team will communicate with your baby's medical provider and help you arrange for infant care after discharge. On the day you go home, you'll receive written discharge instructions for making follow-up appointments for you and your baby. Most babies are seen within 48 hours of discharge.
We prefer to discharge patients by 11 a.m. when possible.


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Pennsylvania introduced a new state slogan earlier this month: Pennsylvania. Pursue Your Happiness.
Bill McDowell, a member of our Health Committee for People with Disabilities, took this opportunity to raise awareness about issues needing positive change for people with disabilities. He wrote a Letter to the Editor that ran in the Post-Gazette.
"My pursuit of happiness is accessible, affordable services and communities where each belongs, builds and participates," Bill writes. "Together, let us pursue this reality in Pittsburgh."
The important topics he writes about that are essential to improving people's happiness include housing, employment, and accessible communities. Read Bill's full letter at the Post Gazette's website.


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We will let you know when we are likely to be able to provide a response to your complaint. We will keep you up to date on our progress and of any expected delays in resolving your complaint.
If we investigate your complaint, we will take steps to ensure that the key facts are identified and clarified before the investigation.
Once we have completed our investigation, we will communicate the outcome including the reason/s for our decision and what action we have proposed or put in place.
All complaints will be managed initially by our Operations team. Where this is not possible, we may decide to escalate the complaint to a Manager within Instant.
If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of your complaint and seek a review of our decision, we will escalate your complaint to a Director at Instant for review of our original decision. The decision of Instant's Director shall be final.
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Become a Board of Directors Volunteer
Credit unions were founded on the principle of "people helping people." As a volunteer, you are putting that philosophy into action. Our current volunteers represent over 13,000 Box Elder Credit Union member-owners.
Members are considered "owners" of the credit union and, as such, elect other members to serve on the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is a diverse group of successful individuals, each serving two to three-year terms. As a true democratic representative group, each member, no matter the size of his or her deposit, has one vote in electing the Board which guides the credit union.
It is the Directors' responsibility to set credit union policies, objectives and long term goals which are considered vital in the health and well-being of Box Elder Credit Union. Once elected, Directors have the opportunity to share their business experiences, leadership skills and management capabilities in a team effort.
How to Become a Volunteer
If you are interested in running for the Board of Directors, read the Volunteer Application Package, fill out the forms inside, and return them to the Credit Union.
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Any member of at least 18 years of age or older is eligible to become a volunteer as long as you are a member in good standing with the Credit Union. To be considered fill out the application package.
Each year the Board will appoint a nominating committee who will review a list of nominees for the office of Director and select the individual(s) who possess the skills and experience necessary for this position. Then the membership will vote on who they would like to represent them.
Directors are elected to a two- three year term and may run for re-election should they so desire; the credit union does not impose term limits.
The primary meeting of the Board of Directors is once per month. The meeting is held on the 3rd Thursday in the evening hours at 5:00 p.m. and often takes one (1) to two (2) hours. There are times however when special meetings are necessary and can be called during the day or evening.
Director meetings are extremely important and must be taken seriously and as such must be given a high priority in one's schedule. Critical information is shared at each and every meeting and only through your attendance can you expect to make intelligent decisions for the credit union.
Once a year you will also be required to attend a Strategic Planning weekend that is usually held in the fall.
The credit union stresses the importance and relevance of education to our volunteers. Every year the credit union provides each director with several opportunities to attend educational forums.
There is no compensation given, thus the literal meaning of "VOLUNTEER".
The primary responsibility of a Director is to safeguard the member's financial assets and to meet our member's needs in terms of product and services. Directors develop a road map of priorities (strategic planning) for management and staff to follow. Directors set policy in such areas as: lending, collections, and investments just to name a few. Each Director will be assigned to certain committees to help with.
Volunteers must maintain a balanced focus on serving member needs while preserving the financial strength of the credit union. Below are some important factors to consider "prior" to becoming a credit union volunteer:
- Be familiar with credit union products and services.
- Understand the economics and social conditions affecting the credit union.
- Be committed to attending both scheduled meetings and educational programs offered by the credit union.
- Be a member in good standing and utilize Box Elder Credit Union for your primary financial accounts.
- Act as an ambassador for your credit union. Pay attention to the needs and wants of fellow members as well as the community at large, and report your findings to credit union management.
- Always put the credit union first. The safety and soundness of Box Elder Credit Union should come before any personal agendas.
Serving as a credit union volunteer is a highly responsible and challenging position, which brings about tremendous satisfaction in the helping of others. To volunteer for your credit union simply complete our Volunteer Application Package and return it to the credit union.


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What Research About Research Can Teach You
Know More About R&D Tax Credits and its Help to the Environment
Brilliant inventors create many innovations every day. Technologies have made it easier for us to discover new things and get information as soon as possible. Companies choose the best technologies that fit their kind of businesses in order to achieve their goals in no time. Excluding the latest innovations, another thing that will help you build up your business is your research and development tax credits.
Research and development tax credits are given to companies in order for them to be rewarded with the innovations that they have done, which actually started in the year 1981. A lot of companies have seen HMRC R&D tax credit as a way of saving money for their business and at the same time improving it. The only way that you will be eligible in receiving this incentive is to upgrade your existing products and services or create new ones. According to statistics, hundreds of companies have shown higher competency due to HMRC R&D tax credit. Even if they do not have the incentive coming from HMRC R&D tax credit, they can still have amazing results from their innovations.
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Hurricane Harvey officially tied with Hurricane Katrina as the most destructive hurricane on record. The monstrous hurricane destroyed much of Texas, leaving thousands of people without homes and power. Many cities were also flooded, and coastal towns were decimated by the gigantic storm surges produced by the hurricane. Hurricane Harvey's destruction reached more than $100 billion, and people have started claiming their insurance.
Stream Energy, which is a Dallas-based energy provider, is one of the first companies to arrive at the evacuation centers housing the survivors who fled their homes that are either destroyed by huge waves or damaged by floods. Stream Energy provided food, clothing, water, and hygienic kits to those who survived, and they also turned over a certain amount to the American Red Cross to be used for buying additional supplies for the survivors. Stream Energy has its own philanthropic department, called the Stream Energy Cares, and they mobilized their rescue teams to locate people who are in need of help.
Stream Energy Cares has been providing relief efforts to thousands of people, and many were delighted that they are the first ones to give assistance to those who are in need. The company is known for helping people who are having issues with their energy sources, and the reason why they decided to reach out other states is that they wanted to give an affordable choice for those who are complaining about their high energy rates. As of 2018, the company started to expand in Delaware, where they were welcomed by the locals.
The energy company stated that they will keep on helping those who were affected by the disaster, and they will also partner with the government to address some of the issues that the survivors are facing. Many homes were out of power and destroyed after Hurricane Harvey unleashed its power, and the company promised that they will be looking into the electrical posts that tumbled after resisting the strong winds from the hurricane. They will also release a budget that will be used to rebuild homes for those who were affected by the destructive force of nature.


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Gravity Brewbar, Miami's newest brewpub, will be holding a soft opening on Friday, December 7, at its new location in Wynwood.
The pre-game starts two days before that, on December 5, at The Broken Shaker starting at 8 p.m. The festivities last until 1 a.m. The new place is located at 299 NW 25th Street, only a block from the arts district, and opening time is set for 7 p.m. This of course depends upon whether Gravity receives its permits in time.
See also:
- Gravity Brewbar Coming to Wynwood: A Brewpub With A Bottling Line
The Gravity opening is meant to coincide with Art Basel, for which Gravity is also making beer. "Basically I wanted to do the opening with the Art Basel crowd to get our name and presence out there," Gravity owner Diego Ganoza says.
As far as the interior is concerned, Ganoza was able to give a few details. It will be minimalist at first, but will soon be decorated with vintage space age and atomic age memorabilia. The inside will be divided into two separate parts: the bar and brewery.
Remember the bottling line? Ganoza is still working on having it operational within six months. For now all of the beer will be kegged. When the brewery is up and running, 750 mL empty champagne bottles will be used to bottle the beer.
All beer recipes are developed by Ganoza and his brewer, Robert Tejon, formerly of the Misfit Home-Brewer's club.
Gravity will also feature a menu with items ranging from $6.50 bratwursts to $14 Korean fried chicken.
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So what is going to be on tap? Ganoza is planning a traditional English old ale fermented with Brettanomyces, a special type of yeast strain commonly used to make English ales, lambics and certain Belgian-style beers such as saisons and Trappists.
Additionally, there will be an all-cherry cider fermented with a Belgian wild yeast for a sweet and tart flavor, a triple India pale ale that is brewed with three times the amount of hops and malt what a typical IPA receives, and more.
In what started off as a just a conventional tavern two years ago, Ganoza is building his vision of a Wynwood brewpub. "I figured Wynwood deserves something more original and we could provide an original beer," Ganoza says.
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ON the mantelpiece of the bare council bungalow that will soon be Christina and David Wilson's new home, there is a small hard-backed book full of poems about motherly love, illustrated with florid pictures of angelic families. On the cover is embossed the legend: "For Mother - A Gift of Love from Kathy and Tony".
It is a bittersweet reminder of happier times. But for the last six years, there have been no gifts of love, in fact, no words at all between the Wilsons and their son Tony. What began with the elderly couple making a generous gesture to Tony and his wife Kathy ended in years of torment and a hearing at Tameside County Court at which the Wilsons were ordered out of their home.
"My neighbours used to say that my family was the most devoted they had ever seen," says Christina wistfully.
At the ages of 80 and 86, Christina and David Wilson are now starting again, the rest of their large family rallying round to put up wallpaper, clean every nook and cranny and tackle the garden of their new council home - a one-bedroom bungalow in Mansfield Road, Hyde. There is a lot to do, for the last occupants were squatters.
"Our hands are sore from scrubbing. These are my army," Christina proudly says of the relatives bustling round the house, making good. "Come back and see what it looks like in a month. My life is starting again. We have had support from everyone in the family. But we have not even had pity from Tony." Ask her what she feels for her 53-year old son now and she says: "I feel pity for him that he has lost a very good family."
David, a ruddy-faced man who wheezes from emphysema, wastes few words when he gloomily observes: "As far as I am concerned, he is dead."
The family fall-out began with the kind of arrangement happening up and down Britain every day - the transfer of an elderly couple's home to their children. For many families, such a deal is done to stave off death duties. For the Wilsons, who have five sons and one daughter, aged 59 to 46, their motivation was simpler and more heartfelt.
All their other five children had their own homes, while Tony lives in a tied cottage which he will one day have to quit when leaves his job as a warden at Lyme Park, Disley. Furthermore, Tony has a grown-up son with Down's Syndrome, who the Wilsons were keen to see had a secure future.
Christina and David had moved to England from Mountrath, Co Laois, Ireland, in 1957. David worked as a process worker at ICI, Hyde, while Christina worked for a mail order firm, as a cleaner and then in a supermarket, putting in the hours even with six children to look after. A proud woman, she bridles even now at the thought of handouts from the state.
"Both of us worked all our lives. We instilled it in our children - you go to school, you go to college, you do not claim benefits," says Christina. The couple lived in Walker Lane, Hyde, until 1981, when their end terrace house was found to be subsiding and had to be sold for only the value of the land - é1,500.
"I hated having to move because I had so many years there and such good neighbours," says Christina. With all the children now off their hands, the couple moved to a terraced council house in Lanegate, Gee Cross. "There were no family troubles at all," says Christina. "We are a very close family. All the family had a key to the house because it was still their home - that is how we looked at it." Bright, alert and younger than her 80 years, Christina is staunchly Catholic and a legendary baker.
It is a family joke that nobody can visit her without being dispatched with a food parcel of home-made apple pie or the like. She talks of being a good neighbour to the "old ladies" who live nearby, forgetting her own age.
"When we had been in the house three years, we had the right to buy, and we began to think that the other five all had their own homes, and there was only Tony and Kathy who did not have their own home," says Christina.
"We got the family together and our idea was to pass the house on to Kathy and Tony. It would increase in value and we would look after it."
So the Wilsons bought the house for é9,950 and waited the necessary three years before they were allowed to sell it on. Then, in 1988, without taking any independent legal advice, the Wilsons signed the house over, for virtually the sum they paid for it, to Tony, who got a mortgage from the Bradford and Bingley.
"David and I signed without really looking at the contract," says Christina. "We assumed we did not have to read the small print because it was family." The Wilsons stayed in the house, paying their son é25 a week - enough to cover the mortgage. What they did not know was that more was borrowed against the house until the debt to the Bradford and Bingley reached é35,000.
When the Wilsons were asked to up their payments towards the mortgage, family tension rose, and eventually, three years ago, they stopped making the payments altogether. By 1997, there was no communication at all between the Wilsons and Tony and Kathy.
Christina, who has had two heart attacks and suffers diabetes and glaucoma, believes the family turmoil drove her to the point of a nervous breakdown. She recalls one Christmas when, she says: "I was on the floor. I never went to bed. I sat up all night, then I took down all the Christmas cards and the decorations of the Christmas tree. I said `This is not Christmas'."
David says: "I could not put up with it. We went off food, and the doctor put me on tablets."
It was only when the Wilsons returned from a trip to Ireland in April, 2002 that they realised the enormity of the situation. By this time Tony had handed his keys to the house to the Bradford and Bingley, having run up mortgage arrears of é2,000.
THE legal wheels began to grind inexorably towards their eviction from the house at Lanegate. There were flowers and well-wishes from their neighbours in Lanegate as they left. Now the Wilsons are living with daughter Ann in Stalybridge while they make their new home habitable.
"It is a horror story," says Christina. "During those six years, at any given time, all they had to do was come in and tell us the situation. We were good parents. If they had said sorry, we could have forgiven them. It is in my nature.
"My advice to anyone in this position now is to read all the small print. Dot every "i" and cross every "t", even though it is family."


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I teach:
- One-to-one
- Couples/partners
- Mates
- Small groups
- Short courses/workshops
- For companies and businesses
and, of course, classes (click on the heading or the icon):
Naturist London Yoga in Islington
A natural, liberating, energising way to celebrate body and spirit.
Naturist London Yoga in Vauxhall
A gentle release for body and mind.
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What you need for a class:
- A yoga mat.
- A small bottle of water (you can refill at the venue).
- A towel.
You can buy a good quality sticky mat from me for £15. Please email me in advance of the class if you want to buy one.
If you prefer to source a mat yourself be sure to get what's known as a "sticky" mat as other "exercise" mats do not have the right sort of non-slip texture. They are available pretty widely, on the internet or from stores such as Argos.
SAFETY FIRST: A yoga mat is designed to help you avoid slipping. A large towel or sarong or something similar increases the chances of you slipping, so won't do as an alternative.
Before your first class, please consider your health. If you have or have recently experienced any of the health conditions listed below, please let me know so I can adapt the practice:
High blood pressure
Low blood pressure/fainting
Heart problems
Detached retina/other eye problems
Recent fractures/sprains
Recent operations
Back problems
Knee problems
Neck problems
Any other conditions that might affect your mobility or are likely to cause you concern when doing yoga.
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