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§ '(1) Subject to the following subsections the penalty for murder shall be death.
§ (2) No person aged under 18 years shall suffer the death penalty.
§ (3) As soon as practicable following a sentence of death, a special sitting of the Court of Appeal shall be convened to consider whether the circumstances of either
- (a) the commission of the offence or
- (b) the offender
whether or not such circumstances were adduced in evidence at the trial, are such as would justify the substitution of a sentence of life imprisonment in place of the sentence of death.'.—[Mrs. Peacock.]
§ Brought up, and read the First time.
§ Question put, That the clause be read a second time:—
§ The Committee divided: Ayes 159, Noes 403.74
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|Coombs, Simon (Swindon)
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|Cran, James
|Arnold, Jacques (Gravesham)
|Davies, Quentin (Stamford)
|Arnold, Sir Thomas (Hazel Grv)
|Davis, David (Boothferry)
|Atkinson, Peter (Hexham)
|Day, Stephen
|Baker, Nicholas (Dorset North)
|Devlin, Tim
|Banks, Matthew (Southport)
|Dickens, Geoffrey
|Batiste, Spencer
|Dicks, Terry
|Beggs, Roy
|Dover, Den
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|Duncan-Smith, Iain
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|Boyson, Rt Hon Sir Rhodes
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|Brazier, Julian
|Evans, Nigel (Ribble Valley)
|Bruce, Ian (S Dorset)
|Evans, Roger (Monmouth)
|Burns, Simon
|Evennett, David
|Carlisle, John (Luton North)
|Fabricant, Michael
|Carrington, Matthew
|Fenner, Dame Peggy
|Carttiss, Michael
|Forsyth, Michael (Stirling)
|Cash, William
|Forsythe, Clifford (Antrim S)
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|Forth, Eric
|Clappison, James
|Fox, Sir Marcus (Shipley)
|Clark, Dr Michael (Rochford)
|French, Douglas
|Clifton-Brown, Geoffrey
|Fry, Sir Peter
|Conway, Derek
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|Gardiner, Sir George
|Paisley, Rev Ian
|Gill, Christopher
|Patrick, Irvine
|Gillan, Cheryl
|Pawsey, James
|Goodson-Wickes, Dr Charles
|Peacock, Mrs Elizabeth
|Gorman, Mrs Teresa
|Porter, Barry (Wirral S)
|Grant, Sir A. (Cambs SW)
|Porter, David (Waveney)
|Greenway, Harry (Ealing N)
|Redwood, Rt Hon John
|Greenway, John (Ryedale)
|Riddick, Graham
|Griffiths, Peter (Portsmouth, N)
|Robathan, Andrew
|Hague, William
|Robinson, Peter (Belfast E)
|Hamilton, Rt Hon Sir Archie
|Roe, Mrs Marion (Broxbourne)
|Hanley, Jeremy
|Ross, William (E Londonderry)
|Hargreaves, Andrew
|Rumbold, Rt Hon Dame Angela
|Hawkins, Nick
|Shaw, David (Dover)
|Hawksley, Warren
|Sims, Roger
|Hendry, Charles
|Skeet, Sir Trevor
|Hill, James (Southampton Test)
|Smith, Sir Dudley (Warwick)
|Horam, John
|Smyth, Rev Martin (Belfast S)
|Hunter, Andrew
|Spencer, Sir Derek
|Jessel, Toby
|Spicer, Sir James (W Dorset)
|Jones, Robert B. (W Hertfdshr)
|Spink, Dr Robert
|Kellett-Bowman, Dame Elaine
|Sproat, Iain
|Key, Robert
|Stewart, Allan
|Kilfedder, Sir James
|Streeter, Gary
|Kirkhope, Timothy
|Sumberg, David
|Knapman, Roger
|Sykes, John
|Knight, Greg (Derby N)
|Taylor, Rt Hon John D. (Strgfd)
|Knight, Dame Jill (Bir'm E'st'n)
|Taylor, John M. (Solihull)
|Lang, Rt Hon Ian
|Taylor, Sir Teddy (Southend, E)
|Lawrence, Sir Ivan
|Thompson, Sir Donald (C'er V)
|Leigh, Edward
|Thornton, Sir Malcolm
|Lightbown, David
|Thurnham, Peter
|Lord, Michael
|Townend, John (Bridlington)
|McCrea, Rev William
|Tracey, Richard
|MacKay, Andrew
|Tredinnick, David
|Maclean, David
|Trotter, Neville
|McLoughlin, Patrick
|Twinn, Dr Ian
|McNair-Wilson, Sir Patrick
|Vaughan, Sir Gerard
|Mans, Keith
|Viggers, Peter
|Marland, Paul
|Walker, A. Cecil (Belfast N)
|Marlow, Tony
|Walker, Bill (N Tayside)
|Marshall, John (Hendon S)
|Ward, John
|Mawhinney, Rt Hon Dr Brian
|Wardle, Charles (Bexhill)
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|Waterson, Nigel
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|Watts, John
|Mitchell, Sir David (Hants NW)
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|Molyneaux, Rt Hon James
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|Monro, Sir Hector
|Whittingdale, John
|Montgomery, Sir Fergus
|Widdecombe, Ann
|Moss, Malcolm
|Wiggin, Sir Jerry
|Neubert, Sir Michael
|Nicholls, Patrick
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|Mr. Phil Gallic
|Norris, Steve
|and Mr. Michael Shersby.
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|Abbott, Ms Diane
|Battle, John
|Adams, Mrs Irene
|Bayley, Hugh
|Ainger, Nick
|Beckett, Rt Hon Margaret
|Ainsworth, Peter (East Surrey)
|Beith, Rt Hon A. J.
|Ainsworth, Robert (Cov'try NE)
|Benn, Rt Hon Tony
|Aitken, Jonathan
|Bennett, Andrew F.
|Alison, Rt Hon Michael (Selby)
|Benton, Joe
|Allen, Graham
|Beresford, Sir Paul
|Alton, David
|Bermingham, Gerald
|Anderson, Donald (Swansea E)
|Berry, Dr. Roger
|Anderson, Ms Janet (Ros'dale)
|Betts, Clive
|Armstrong, Hilary
|Biffen, Rt Hon John
|Ashby, David
|Blair, Tony
|Ashdown, Rt Hon Paddy
|Blunkett, David
|Ashton, Joe
|Boateng, Paul
|Atkinson, David (Bour'mouth E)
|Boswell, Tim
|Austin-Walker, John
|Bottomley, Peter (Eltham)
|Baker, Rt Hon K. (Mole Valley)
|Bowis, John
|Baldry, Tony
|Boyes, Roland
|Banks, Robert (Harrogate)
|Bradley, Keith
|Banks, Tony (Newham NW)
|Brandreth, Gyles
|Barron, Kevin
|Bray, Dr Jeremy
|Bates, Michael
|Bright, Graham
|Brown, Gordon (Dunfermline E)
|Field, Frank (Birkenhead)
|Brown, M. (Brigg & Cl'thorpes)
|Fishburn, Dudley
|Brown, N. (N'c'tle upon Tyne E)
|Fisher, Mark
|Bruce, Malcolm (Gordon)
|Flynn, Paul
|Budgen, Nicholas
|Forman, Nigel
|Burden, Richard
|Foster, Rt Hon Derek
|Burt, Alistair
|Foster, Don (Bath)
|Butler, Peter
|Foulkes, George
|Butterfill, John
|Fox, Dr Liam (Woodspring)
|Byers, Stephen
|Fraser, John
|Caborn, Richard
|Freeman, Rt Hon Roger
|Callaghan, Jim
|Fyfe, Maria
|Campbell, Mrs Anne (C'bridge)
|Galbraith, Sam
|Campbell, Menzies (Fife NE)
|Galloway, George
|Campbell, Ronnie (Blyth V)
|Gapes, Mike
|Campbell-Savours, D. N.
|Garel-Jones, Rt Hon Tristan
|Canavan, Dennis
|Garnier, Edward
|Cann, Jamie
|Garrett, John
|Carlile, Alexander (Montgomry)
|George, Bruce
|Carlisle, Kenneth (Lincoln)
|Gerrard, Neil
|Channon, Rt Hon Paul
|Gilbert, Rt Hon Dr John
|Chisholm, Malcolm
|Godman, Dr Norman A.
|Clapham, Michael
|Godsiff, Roger
|Clark, Dr David (South Shields)
|Golding, Mrs Llin
|Clarke, Eric (Midlothian)
|Goodlad, Rt Hon Alastair
|Clarke, Rt Hon Kenneth (Ruclif)
|Gordon, Mildred
|Clarke, Tom (Monklands W)
|Gorst, John
|Clelland, David
|Grant, Bernie (Tottenham)
|Clwyd, Mrs Ann
|Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S)
|Coe, Sebastian
|Griffiths, Win (Bridgend)
|Coffey, Ann
|Grocott, Bruce
|Cohen, Harry
|Gunnell, John
|Colvin, Michael
|Hain, Peter
|Congdon, David
|Hall, Mike
|Connarty, Michael
|Hampson, Dr Keith
|Cook, Frank (Stockton N)
|Hanson, David
|Cook, Robin (Livingston)
|Hardy, Peter
|Cope, Rt Hon Sir John
|Harman, Ms Harriet
|Corbett, Robin
|Harris, David
|Corbyn, Jeremy
|Harvey, Nick
|Corston, Ms Jean
|Haselhurst, Alan
|Couchman, James
|Hattersley, Rt Hon Roy
|Cousins, Jim
|Hayes, Jerry
|Cox, Tom
|Heath, Rt Hon Sir Edward
|Cryer, Bob
|Henderson, Doug
|Cummings, John
|Heppell, John
|Cunliffe, Lawrence
|Heseltine, Rt Hon Michael
|Cunningham, Jim (Covy SE)
|Higgins, Rt Hon Sir Terence L.
|Cunningham, Rt Hon Dr John
|Hill, Keith (Streatham)
|Currie, Mrs Edwina (S D'by'ire)
|Hinchliffe, David
|Curry, David (Skipton & Ripon)
|Hoey, Kate
|Dalyell, Tam
|Hogg, Rt Hon Douglas (G'tham)
|Darling, Alistair
|Hogg, Norman (Cumbernauld)
|Davidson, Ian
|Home Robertson, John
|Davies, Bryan (Oldham C'tral)
|Hood, Jimmy
|Davies, Rt Hon Denzil (Llanelli)
|Hoon, Geoffrey
|Davies, Ron (Caerphilly)
|Hordern, Rt Hon Sir Peter
|Davis, Terry (B'ham, H'dge H'I)
|Howard, Rt Hon Michael
|Denham, John
|Howarth, Alan (Strat'rd-on-A)
|Dewar, Donald
|Howarth, George (Knowsley N)
|Dixon, Don
|Howells, Dr. Kim (Pontypridd)
|Dobson, Frank
|Hoyle, Doug
|Donohoe, Brian H.
|Hughes, Kevin (Doncaster N)
|Dorrell, Stephen
|Hughes, Robert (Aberdeen N)
|Douglas-Hamilton, Lord James
|Hughes Robert G. (Harrow W)
|Dowd, Jim
|Hughes, Roy (Newport E)
|Dunnachie, Jimmy
|Hughes, Simon (Southwark)
|Dykes, Hugh
|Hume, John
|Eagle, Ms Angela
|Hunt, Rt Hon David (Wirral W)
|Eastham, Ken
|Hutton, John
|Eggar, Tim
|Illsley, Eric
|Elletson, Harold
|Ingram, Adam
|Enright, Derek
|Jack, Michael
|Etherington, Bill
|Jackson, Glenda (H'stead)
|Evans, John (St Helens N)
|Jackson, Helen (Shef'ld, H)
|Evans, Jonathan (Brecon)
|Jamieson, David
|Ewing, Mrs Margaret
|Janner, Greviile
|Faber, David
|Jenkin, Bernard
|Fairbairn, Sir Nicholas
|Johnson Smith, Sir Geoffrey
|Fatchett, Derek
|Johnston, Sir Russell
|Jones, Barry (Alyn and D'side)
|Mudie, George
|Jones, Jon Owen (Cardiff C)
|Mullin, Chris
|Jones, Lynne (B'ham S O)
|Murphy, Paul
|Jones, Martyn (Clwyd, SW)
|Nelson, Anthony
|Jones, Nigel (Cheltenham)
|Newton, Rt Hon Tony
|Jopling, Rt Hon Michael
|Nicholson, Emma (Devon West)
|Jowell, Tessa
|O'Brien, Michael (N W'kshire)
|Kaufman, Rt Hon Gerald
|O'Brien, William (Normanton)
|Keen, Alan
|O'Hara, Edward
|Kennedy, Charles (Ross,C&S)
|Olner, William
|Kennedy, Jane (Lpool Brdgn)
|Onslow, Rt Hon Sir Cranley
|Khabra, Piara S.
|Orme, Rt Hon Stanley
|Kilfoyle, Peter
|Ottaway, Richard
|King, Rt Hon Tom
|Patchett, Terry
|Kinnock, Rt Hon Neil (Islwyn)
|Patten, Rt Hon John
|Kirkwood, Archy
|Pickles, Eric
|Knox, Sir David
|Pickthall, Colin
|Kynoch, George (Kincardine)
|Pike, Peter L.
|Lait, Mrs Jacqui
|Pope, Greg
|Lamont, Rt Hon Norman
|Powell, Ray (Ogmore)
|Legg, Barry
|Powell, William (Corby)
|Leighton, Ron
|Prentice, Ms Bridget (Lew'm E)
|Lennox-Boyd, Mark
|Prentice, Gordon (Pendle)
|Lester, Jim (Broxtowe)
|Prescott, John
|Lestor, Joan (Eccles)
|Primarolo, Dawn
|Lewis, Terry
|Purchase, Ken
|Lidington, David
|Quin, Ms Joyce
|Lilley, Rt Hon Peter
|Radice, Giles
|Litherland, Robert
|Randall, Stuart
|Livingstone, Ken
|Rathbone, Tim
|Lloyd, Rt Hon Peter (Fareham)
|Raynsford, Nick
|Lloyd, Tony (Stratford)
|Redmond, Martin
|Llwyd, Elfyn
|Reid, Dr John
|Loyden, Eddie
|Rendel, David
|Luff, Peter
|Richards, Rod
|Lyell, Rt Hon Sir Nicholas
|Rifkind, Rt Hon. Malcolm
|Lynne, Ms Liz
|Robertson, George (Hamilton)
|McAvoy, Thomas
|Robinson, Geoffrey (Co'try NW)
|McCartney, Ian
|Roche, Mrs. Barbara
|McFall, John
|Rooker, Jeff
|McGrady, Eddie
|Rooney, Terry
|MacGregor, Rt Hon John
|Ross, Ernie (Dundee W)
|McKelvey, William
|Rowe, Andrew (Mid Kent)
|Mackinlay, Andrew
|Rowlands, Ted
|McLeish, Henry
|Ruddock, Joan
|Maclennan, Robert
|Ryder, Rt Hon Richard
|McMaster, Gordon
|Sainsbury, Rt Hon Tim
|McNamara, Kevin
|Salmond, Alex
|Madden, Max
|Scott, Rt Hon Nicholas
|Maddock, Mrs Diana
|Sedgemore, Brian
|Madel, Sir David
|Shaw, Sir Giles (Pudsey)
|Maginnis, Ken
|Sheerman, Barry
|Mahon, Alice
|Sheldon, Rt Hon Robert
|Maitland, Lady Olga
|Shepherd, Colin (Hereford)
|Major, Rt Hon John
|Shore, Rt Hon Peter
|Mallon, Seamus
|Short, Clare
|Malone, Gerald
|Simpson, Alan
|Mandelson, Peter
|Skinner, Dennis
|Marek, Dr John
|Smith, Andrew (Oxford E)
|Marshall, David (Shettleston)
|Smith, C. (Isl'ton S & F'sbury)
|Marshall, Jim (Leicester, S)
|Smith, Rt Hon John (M'kl'ds E)
|Martin, David (Portsmouth S)
|Smith, Llew (Blaenau Gwent)
|Martin, Michael J. (Springburn)
|Snape, Peter
|Martlew, Eric
|Soames, Nicholas
|Maxton, John
|Soley, Clive
|Meacher, Michael
|Spearing, Nigel
|Meale, Alan
|Speed, Sir Keith
|Merchant, Piers
|Spellar, John
|Michael, Alun
|Spicer, Michael (S Worcs)
|Michie, Bill (Sheffield Heeley)
|Spring, Richard
|Milburn, Alan
|Squire, Rachel (Dunfermline W)
|Miller, Andrew
|Squire, Robin (Hornchurch)
|Mitchell, Austin (Gt Grimsby)
|Stanley, Rt Hon Sir John
|Moate, Sir Roger
|Steel, Rt Hon Sir David
|Moonie, Dr Lewis
|Steinberg, Gerry
|Morgan, Rhodri
|Stephen, Michael
|Morley, Elliot
|Stern, Michael
|Morris, Rt Hon A. (Wy'nshawe)
|Stevenson, George
|Morris, Estelle (B'ham Yardley)
|Stott, Roger
|Mowlam, Marjorie
|Strang, Dr. Gavin
|Straw, Jack
|Watson, Mike
|Tapsell, Sir Peter
|Wheeler, Rt Hon Sir John
|Taylor, Mrs Ann (Dewsbury)
|Wicks, Malcolm
|Taylor, Ian (Esher)
|Willetts, David
|Taylor, Matthew (Truro)
|Williams, Rt Hon Alan (Sw'n W)
|Temple-Morris, Peter
|Williams, Alan W (Carmarthen)
|Thomason, Roy
|Wilshire, David
|Thompson, Jack (Wansbeck)
|Wilson, Brian
|Thompson, Patrick (Norwich N)
|Winnick, David
|Townsend, Cyril D. (Bexl'yh'th)
|Wise, Audrey
|Trend, Michael
|Wolfson, Mark
|Turner, Dennis
|Worthington, Tony
|Tyler, Paul
|Wright, Dr Tony
|Vaz, Keith
|Yeo, Tim
|Waldegrave, Rt Hon William
|Young, David (Bolton SE)
|Walden, George
|Young, Rt Hon Sir George
|Walker, Rt Hon Sir Harold
|Waller, Gary
|Tellers for the Noes:
|Walley, Joan
|Mr. Harry Barnes and Mr. John McAllion.
|Wardell, Gareth (Gower)
|Wareing, Robert N
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Many challenges unite state cybersecurity leaders, starting with recruiting and maintaining the talent needed to protect IT assets from known and emerging threats. At the NASCIO Midyear Conference last month, we talked to chief information security officers (CISOs), who outlined their key workforce challenges and their strategies for taking them on.
In the state of Washington, CISO Agnes Kirk outlined several components of her approach, which include encouraging students to pursue cybersecurity as a career path:
In Missouri, CISO Michael Roling casts a wide net for cybertalent as well, and is finding much of his success in-house.

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I love your Badass Epicness!!!!
Thank you for purchasing the Focused Planner. Here's to your next 3 months of changing your habits and gaining clarity
Let's work on a strategic plan to strut into the new you with the epic confidence of Kanye West that you will not only meet your goals you will exceed them!
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Stamford, CT (August 20, 2015) - Sonitor Technologies, the global RTLS technology leader, announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement with Hills Health Solutions to expand the availability of Sonitor's Real-Time Location System (RTLS) technology to the Australia and New Zealand healthcare markets.
Sonitor has developed the healthcare industry's most advanced open integration RTLS platform, Sonitor Sense™ for precise indoor positioning in complex environments. Real-time location systems are used to automatically identify and locate objects or people in real time. Sonitor Sense is designed to provide industry-leading accuracy (to within 30 centimeters) that can be used not only for positioning patients, staff and assets in real time, but also to improve workflow, patient flow, and enhance patient safety and infection control.
Hills Health Solutions, a leading provider of interactive patient care for the hospital and elder care sectors, has access to hundreds of hospitals throughout Australia and New Zealand that can directly benefit from the RTLS technology.
"We are thrilled to partner with Hills Health Solutions to provide the Australian and New Zealand healthcare markets with broader access to our advanced RTLS solutions, said Arvid Gomez, Senior Vice President, Global Sales for Sonitor Technologies. "Through this partnership we hope to offer hospitals an effective way to manage assets and identify potential areas for process improvements, ultimately having a positive impact on their bottom-line."
Damien Cox, National Manager of Products and Technology for Hills Health, commented, "Hills Health Solutions is passionate about bringing the latest health technology innovations to the Australia and New Zealand markets. Sonitor's solutions provide customers with an advanced technology designed to impact the entire hospital system."
About Sonitor Technologies
Sonitor Technologies' tiered resolution Real Time Locations Systems (RTLS), with patented High Definition Ultrasound, Wi-Fi and Low Frequency RF (LF) capabilities, are specifically developed and designed for indoor positioning in complex environments. Sonitor has developed the healthcare industry's most advanced open integration RTLS platform, Sonitor Sense™, a wireless system which supports a wide range of applications to make hospital operations more efficient. Sonitor is selected by world-class solution integration partners and healthcare provider organizations. For more information please visit www.sonitor.com.
About Hills Health Solutions
Hills Health Solutions is Australia's leading provider of interactive patient care for the hospital and aged care sectors, including communications, nurse call, monitoring and entertainment systems. Hills has a presence in over 300 Australian hospitals and aged care facilities servicing approximately 40,000 beds. For more information, visit www.hills.com.au.


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Magdalene, Week 3 Renovation/
Week 3 started with an "off" day on Monday. That "off" day was basically a work day because our yard at our house needed to be mowed and edged, the whole nine yards. The house also needed some tidying up and grabbing a few more things, especially some of the boy's toys that we just couldn't seem to part with. So they will be stored downstairs in my parent's basement. The next day was our little man, Harvey's first birthday. So we celebrated his birthday by going to our favorite creek and eating cake and getting some ice cream.
Wednesday we basically were trying to get back into the routine of work and I decided I needed to catch up on some much needed internet/blog/business work. But Thursday is when we got back down to business. Painting was on the agenda. Painting of the walls and the cabinets. For wall color we chose White from Behr. We chose the Paint + Primer to ensure there was great coverage of the 50 year old Zolatone. As for the cabinets, we decided to go with a gray color. Granite Gray to be exact. The brand is Glidden and it also is a Paint + Primer. We had just a tad bit more sanding to do before we could tackle to the painting of the cabinets. After painting I decided I wanted some upper cabinets removed to really open the space. It doesn't feel so cluttered right when you step inside now.
The white paint drastically changed the vibe in this trailer. It's amazing what paint can do. It's definitely brighter inside. Once most of the painting was accomplished, Zach started installing the Vinyl Plank floor. White Maple from Allure. Underneath the flooring we used a 2 in 1 vapor and silent barrier flooring underlayment. It seems like a really great product. Almost had a rubber texture to it which we know will add to resisting any water to ensure years of great subfloor.
While installing the floor Magdalene's new black tank was delivered. We were or so excited because this was the missing piece as to why Zach couldn't install the bathroom subfloor yet. The holding tank was purchased from vintagetrailersupply.com and at a fraction of the cost from another well known company. We use VTS many a times.. I get angry at Zach because after we order something he realizes we need something else.. and I am one who hates to pay for shipping. So our orders through VTS are usually very big orders. But once Zach installed the tank, galvanized steel box he made, and the rear subfloor he finished the flooring throughout Magdalene. I am so happy with the way the flooring looks. The colors go so well with the wall and cabinet colors. Our week was cut short a bit due to a weekend in Memphis, but taking a break from work is needed at times. But that also means that we lose time and will stress to reach our deadline. Life goes on and work still remains. We just have to "Stay Steady".


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Oak Residential Partners and Oak Realty Group had a messaging problem. While they were two separate companies, they shared a single web site, which left many stakeholders confused. They hired Logica3 to help them develop their messaging and create two separate—but related—web sites to distinguish the companies from one another and more clearly communicate their brand.
Client: Oak Residential Partners and Oak Realty Group


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The Zoological Society of London is an international wildlife conservation organization with a focus on science-based and pragmatic solutions. ZSL has been active in Indonesia for about 10 years, with a particular focus on the overlap between industrial development and biodiversity conservation. ZSL's Indonesia is based in Bogor, West Java, with existing field projects in Jambi and South Sumatera.We are now looking for:
Terms and Condition
Start Date : October, 2016
Duration of Contract : One year fix- term Contract, with potential to extend
Work Area : The Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator will be based in Palembang, South Sumatera
Hours of Work : Monday to Friday from 09.00 am up to 05.00 pm
Reporting to : Monitoring, Evaluation & Safeguard Manager
Key Purpose of the Job
The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining and implementing Monitoring and Evaluation processes and practices to measure project impact. S/he will be expected to ensure performance indicators and output, outcome and impact data are prepared and collected.
This position is part of the UKCCU/NICFI Project staffing in South Sumatra.
The UKCCU/NICFI Project works with the Government of South Sumatra, national and district level governments, communities and the private sector to to facilitate and support the government, private sector and local communities, to establish and pilot the sustainable landscape management partnership approach in the Sembilang-Dangku landscape of South Sumatra. The proposed impact of this project is to achieve "Inclusive economic growth and community prosperity, biodiversity conservation, forest protection and restoration, and the ending of deforestation, peatland drainage and wildfires that reduces land-based GHG emissions".
Main Responsibilities
- Responsible to coordinate the assessment's needs with stakeholder, private sector and public sector.
- Responsible to ensure the assessment's findings are well documented and reported.
- Support the Monitoring, Evaluation and Safeguard Manager in the development of ME system and process
- Conduct required data analysis (both qualitative and quantitative data) and present information to support in decision making.
- Managing and coordinating the entry process of ME data, include support for regularly ME database updating.
- Assisting with the design of Safeguard and ME data collection strategies and instruments.
- Implement effective communication channels within the project and wider partnership
- Responsible to implement working arrangements with agreed timelines and objectives with each of the project partners.
- Responsible to implement training programs to staff and primary stakeholders in coordination with other managers.
- Support the submission of annual work plan and technical reports.
Perform any other duties as required
Building relationships
- The job requires continued professional internal and external interaction/ communications, both in person and via phone and email.
- The position will require close attention to detail in all aspect of the project and therefore concentration on the work in hand – precision and accuracy being vital attributes.
- The position will be relatively routine in terms of day-to-day tasks during office hours – however sometimes e.g. during field trips or when a workshop is being organized the next day, some flexibility in working hours may be required.
- This post is office based in ZSL's office in Palembang, South Sumatra. However, travel to field sites and other ZSL offices will be required.
Expectations of job holder
- To ensure that the policy for equality of opportunity is adhered to and promoted in all aspects of the post holder's work.
- To ensure effective quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of the work and responsibilities attached to this post.
- Demonstrate professionalism towards sensitive and confidential information.
- To comply with and promote Health and Safety policies and procedures and to undertake recommended Health and Safety training as and when necessary.
- To be committed to professional self-development, through participation in in-service training as necessary for the successful carrying out of the job.
- To undertake such other duties as are commensurate with the grade of the post.
NB: This job description is designed to outline a range of main duties that may be encountered. It is not designed to be an exhaustive list of tasks and can be varied in consultation with the post holder in order to reflect changes in the job or the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum Bachelor degree in Social Sciences or any other relevant subject
- Minimum 7 years successful experience working in similar position with an international organization, preferably an NGO
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, financial and organizational development skills, strong coaching skills and excellent analytical and financial planning skills
- Strong analytical and interpretative problem solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong working relationship with stakeholders and the government Institutions
- Ideally some experience of writing scientific reports and papers
- Strong analytical skills in major database and statistical software
- Understanding about wildlife conservation, particularly in Indonesia is an advantage
- Knowledge of national and local government policies and regulations.
- Knowledge and application of basic research methodologies - both quantitative and qualitative.
Skills & Abilities
- Computer literacy (excellent IT skills); competent in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and other MS tools; preferably have high-level skills in using Open Data Kit (ODK) and statistical analysis software such as SPSS, STATA, or SAS;
- Able to work independently without supervision but also accustomed to working in a team;
- Good communications skills - able to express complex information in a simple and succinct manner;
- Self starter, pro-active and uses initiative - can work independently and priorities own work load;
- Preferably a high level of written and spoken English;
- Good oral, written, presentation and facilitation skills;
- Flexible and able to work under pressure and often to tight deadlines; including an ability to prioritize jobs;
- Highly motivated.
- Willing to work at any circumstances both independently or in a group, such as in remote areas with very limited facilities.
- Excellent in writing skills and oral communication both in Indonesian and English.
- Able to deal with tight schedule and unscheduled tasks, and target oriented
- Willing to travel extensively across the project sites in Indonesia
Application procedures
Please submit your application and curriculum vitae in English, relevant experience, past salary history, two referees not later than September 23, 2016, to email@example.com, placing the job title in the subject line and label your CV with your name.
Please submit your application and curriculum vitae in English, relevant experience, past salary history, two referees not later than September 23, 2016, to firstname.lastname@example.com, placing the job title in the subject line and label your CV with your name.
Only short listed candidates will be notified. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.


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FOXBORO, Mass. — Tom Brady isn't discussing retirement just yet, but he is savoring every moment he has left in the NFL.
Brady, entering his 15th season with the New England Patriots, still has a few good years left in him (despite talk that he's no longer a top-five quarterback), but he understands that at 36 years old, any season could be his last.
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The only thing is you are not really in a cabana and summer is quickly disappearing. But you can surely still indulge in this drink of refreshing ingredients that will take you to an island in your head.
This drink is an extreme thirst quencher.
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Ingredients (Serves 8)
- 1 Orange, thinly sliced
- 2 cups guava nectar
- 2½ cups coconut water
- 1/3 cup fresh mint
- Angostura bitters (a few dashes)
- Ice
- 2 cups fresca
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text: Family and Relationships Play together, stay together Active play with grandchildren can help keep you fit and healthy, boost their development and build strong relationships These days we all worry whether children are getting enough exercise. It's all to easy for youngsters to play video games instead of going outside. And as adults, we don't always set the best examples, often choosing to crash out in front of the TV during our leisure time.Luckily, there's a way to solve those both those problems and spend quality time with the young children in your family. By organising fun, active play sessions and getting involved yourself, you can get a great workout, help the development of the little ones and have a good time together.Active play is any physical activity with spontaneous and occasional bursts of high energy. It can take place outdoors or inside on rainy days. Even before children can walk, they can play. Between the age of one to five years old, experts recommend that children are active for three hours a day.Children who are frequently active build strong hearts, muscles and bones, develop good co-ordination, increase self-esteem and learn skills for social interaction. And it's fair to say that the adults keeping up with them get the same benefits!Toddlers will enjoy simple, freeform outdoor activity, rolling, crawling, standing and enjoying new challenges. Try playing with soft beach balls, buckets and spades and cardboard boxes to stimulate their imaginations. Music and action songs like the Hokey Cokey are a great way to encourage movement and have fun.Preschoolers enjoy exploring independently and are increasingly confident running and jumping. They are interested in copying each other, creative play and making up their own games and activities. Have fun with them by playing along or help them get started with a few ideas, such as musical chairs, sack races or kicking goals. You might also like:


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Munich/Berlin: Daimler and BMW suspended or moved employees linked to a group that commissioned exhaust tests involving monkeys and humans on Wednesday, seeking to show a firm response in the face of public anger over the tests.
Daimler, BMW and Volkswagen have come under scrutiny since The New York Times reported last week that they funded an organisation called the European Research Group on Environment and Health in the Transport Sector (EUGT).
The research group commissioned tests that exposed monkeys and humans to toxic diesel fumes, methods condemned as repulsive by Volkswagen's chief executive.
The revelations drew criticism from politicians and animal rights groups, leading VW to announce on Tuesday it was suspending its chief lobbyist, who was in charge of the EUGT and knew about the planned animal tests but didn't stop them.
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Europe's largest carmaker cannot seem to break free of the "dieselgate" scandal which erupted nearly two and a half years ago.
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- Give yourself time before you start dating again
- Make sure you have examined and learned from your past relationship
- Know what you are looking for
- Understand the issues of remarriage, blended families, step-parenting
- Have fun!
You are ready now to date again. You have gone through the grieving process and thought about the issues around moving on.
Goals of dating
Start by thinking what you want out of dating.
- Are you going to just enjoy the dates without long-term commitment?
- Do you wish to meet new people to make friends?
- Are you interested in short term relationships?
- Are you looking for a serious relationship?
Your answer to these questions determines your dating strategy.
Lets get real
Forget perfection. Dating can be an awkward experience for many people. They feel they have to be perfect. You have to say the right things, dress the right way, like the right things, drive the right car and so on. The truth is no one is perfect. Accept you are not perfect and neither are any of the people you are going to meet while dating. A good relationship is where you recognize the flaws in the other person and love them because of it.
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Getting the first date
If there is interest, you can ask if they would like to meet for coffee or other appropriate first date. For instance, at an evening class you could ask them to go for coffee after the class the following week. If you get a phone number, do call them and not 10 days later. Do not call too early in the morning or late in the evening. Again ask to meet in a public place and keep the conversation natural.
First Date
- Be neat
- Be on time
- Be clear about where to meet
- Bring a small gift
- Make alternative plans if outdoors
- Be polite
- Listen
- Do not talk about ex
- Relax and enjoy
The first date can make you quite nervous especially if you haven't being dating in a while. Relax. Remember they are likely to be just as nervous and wanting to make a good impression on you.
Dress neatly
Ask a friends opinion if you are unsure about your choice. Dress appropriately for the occasion. If you are going to a restaurant, call ahead and ask about the dress code. This saves any embarrassment later. Do let your date know if there is a dress code.
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- Concentrate on what you can control
- Create a list of choices
- Do a reality check
- Act on your plan for your new life
Moving on after divorce can be very difficult for many people. You have suffered major loss and have gone through the grieving process.
You are ready to move on
Firstly you do not have to rebuild the life you had previously. You now have the choice to create a new life, with new activities, friends and direction. The first step is to determine what you have control over and what you do not. Your divorce besides giving you freedom also creates legal obligations and so you need to accept those limitations. There may be choices you have made during the divorce process that also limit your control e.g. choosing to remain near the kids.
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What are your expectations for having children in your second marriage? Are you both on the same page? How do you deal with differences of opinion?
Not wanting to have any more children
You may have made a decision not to have any more children after your divorce or even during your first marriage. If this is something that is still an important issue for you, you will need to discuss this expectation with your date as your relationship becomes more serious.
There are many reasons why someone may not want to have any more children such as not wanting to deal with childbirth, changing diapers and the other demands of having children. You may feel you are happy with the number of children you already have. Do explore this issue yourself independent of dates or partners and understand why you feel the way you do. If you are clear yourself why you feel this way, it will allow you to communicate this more clearly to your date or partner.
If you change your mind, make sure it is something you really want. Having a baby because you think it may save or strengthen a relationship or because your partner wants one are not usually good reasons. Having a child as you probably already know is a big commitment and you need to be completely sure this is something you want.
There is no guarantee that this second relationship will last though we hope it will. You need to understand that you may have to care for this child as well as your current children by yourself if the relationship does not last.
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Does your date know you are divorced? When should you tell them about your divorce? What is the best way to tell them?
When to tell your date about your marital status
Perhaps your date does not know you are divorced. Some people have strong views regarding divorce and dating divorced people. It is good to tell your date as early as possible if you are divorced or not. While many people have no problem with it, some may feel misled if they are not told early on. It is good to know that your date has strong views up front rather than getting attached and being hurt by them.
When to talk about your divorce
Telling your date that you are divorced may lead to questions about your divorce. Try to keep your answers short and minimal. Tell them that you would rather talk about happier things right now but would be happy to discuss it at a later time. This way you are clearly saying that you are not trying to hide it but would rather return to this subject later.
Discussions of divorce on a first date are not usually a good idea because these are often negative experiences in our lives and therefore not suitable for a first date. The first date is about slowly getting to know the other person and enjoying their company. It is an evaluation also and nothing will turn off a date more than a tirade about how horrible your ex is and how awful your divorce was.
As you continue to date, your conversations will slowly become more intimate, detailed and more serious. The subject should naturally arise and the first time it is brought up, you can test the waters by providing some limited information and then see if your date has any questions or pursues the issue.
Hopefully you have reached a place where you have a balanced view of your divorce as part of your life history and not something you are reliving every day. Make sure you communicate that fact to your date so they are clear that you are not living in the past. Do not make your ex out to be the devil himself and do communicate how you feel you contributed to the divorce and what changes you have made. We all make mistakes. It is how we respond to those mistakes that matters.
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When should you tell your date that you have children? Will they reject you because of that? What if you have shared custody?
When to talk about your children
If you met your date online, then hopefully you stated that you had children. Most dating websites have a section or choice regarding marital status and children. It is wise to own up to having children from the beginning even though many feel it hurts their dating chances.
If your date does not know you have children, find the first appropriate time to tell them preferably on your first date. Understand that they may feel that grounds for stopping the date or at least not dating you any further. This is a positive thing because it weeds out any dates that cannot accept your children and stops you wasting your time and emotional energy on them. You do not need to get into lengthy descriptions or stories but simply work it into the conversation and let them bring it up again or ask questions if they want to.
Why some daters will not date those with children
Depending on how you met your date, they may or may not know that you have children. Some people refuse to date those with children. There are various reasons for this. Some may have had bad experiences with other dates kids. Others do not wish to be step-parents and take on the sometimes tricky relationships that come with it. Others again wish to have their own children and are looking for a partner that would be 100% invested in their children, not "distracted" by children by a previous marriage.
Interestingly some parents will not date other parents for various reasons. Often they do not want to face the challenge of a large blended family. You also need to come to terms with what your preferences are. Regardless of how you feel about the legitimacy of their reason, you have to accept it and move on.
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Is it OK to bring your kids on your date? What if my date brings their kids along to play with mine?
Your children's safety
Your kid's safety should always come first and dating generally involves meeting someone you know very little about and though it is unlikely, it is possible that they could present a threat to you or your children. Dating safety is much talked about these days especially with Internet dating but very little is said about child safety regarding dating.
Internet dating
Keeping your kids safe while you are dating starts with your profile online. Including photos of your children even if pictured with you, exposes them to risks. You have no control over who views those pictures or what their motivations are. It is best not to include any photos of your children on your profile and it is best not to send any photos that have your children in them by email or otherwise. Internet dating can lead to intense feelings for someone without even meeting them.
This can lead to premature trust and over sharing of personal information. This feeling can also lead people to bring their children on dates including even first dates. Having full custody of your children can make dating difficult and so there is even greater pressure to include children in dating encounters.
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- Take it slowly
- Be sure before involving the kids
- Prepare the kids
- Be patient in gaining acceptance for the new person in their lives
Dating too soon
The dating parent should not introduce new people into their kid's lives until they have some stability in their life. Involving your kids with dating too soon after the divorce can create problems. The children are just dealing with the fact that their parents are no longer together and to introduce another person into the equation will make them feel even more confused and they may turn that confusion into anger directed at the "intruder". They may even associate this person with breaking up their parent's marriage.
Involving your kids too early in a new relationship may cause them further trauma if your new relationship falls apart. The last thing they need is to be exposed to another disintegrating relationship. Wait until you are very sure of your new relationship and both of you have realistic expectations of what a blended family is about. Even if your children express a positive interest in your dating life, it is best not to involve them.
Dating other parents
It is also best not to go on a date with your children in tow. This often happens when two divorced parents meet and have kids around the same age. They may even have met through their children. If your children are friends, then allow them to continue that friendship and keep your dating activities to when you have a babysitter and are away from the kids. Kids can build up fantasies of having their friend become their step brother or sister and this can cause them real emotional hurt if the adults' relationship falls apart. It may even affect the kid's friendship.
Think of how awkward it would be if your relationship with the other parent fails and your kids are still friends. do you want to jeopardize your child's friendships for the sake of dating the other parent? If the children do not know each other, do not introduce them until you are sure of the relationship and are ready for serious commitment.
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- Acknowledge what a difficult relative is saying (not agree)
- Invite positive support from relatives
- Be assertive with those that cross the line
- Be wary of remaining in contact with ex relatives
Your relatives can be wonderful sources of support and help during and after a divorce. On the other hand, they can also interfere, offer unwanted advice and tell you everything you are doing wrong.
Difficult relatives
- Try to acknowledge what they say without necessarily agreeing with them (often they just want to be heard)
- Try to get another relative to intervene for you
- Be assertive and talk to them directly but politely
Tell them while you appreciate that they are doing this out of the goodness of their heart but that you would like to live your life the way you see best and raise your child in the way you see fit. Also tell them that you would welcome their support.
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- Check whether an annulment is necessary and how long it will take
- Make sure your fiance is aware of all aspects of your situation
- Make your new spouse your priority
- Time and patience are needed to succeed at step-parenting
Many people remarry after divorce. The divorce rate is even higher for second marriages than for first marriages. Hopefully you understand what when wrong in the first marriage and have found your ideal mate for life.
Step families and blended families
This can be a very complicated but also very rewarding experience.
As a step parent, recognize that the kids already have parents even if you disagree with what they choose to do.
Try to act as a mentor giving guidance to the kids by your actions
Do not criticize the other parent around the kids. Make sure you truly cannot be overheard if you are discussing the other parent.
A step parent can become the calm voice between two feuding parents but beware this can be a very delicate task and can land you in a lot of trouble in your relationship with your new spouse if things go sour. Best to let a professional mediate if things are bad.
For blended families, discuss and decide what rules will be put in place for ALL the kids. Clearly communicate this to them and be consistent with everyone and follow through on any discipline.
Try to treat all the kids as equally as you can. You can make time for your own kids once a week perhaps if you would like but make sure your spouse can do the same and is in agreement.
The situation with ex-spouses can be doubled in blended families. This requires extra patience and skill in negotiating and communication.
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Why are all the good men taken? And why do women perceive married men to be better than single men?
Were we trying too hard?Men often ask why more women talk to them or even flirt with them after they are married and wish they had all that attention when they were single. We put it down to being more secure now we are married and not being so desperate!
Why are all the good men taken?Strangely enough women often ask "why are all the good men taken?". They look at the available men and compare them to their married friend's husband and the available men do not compare favorably. A few may end up dating married men and miss the many available men who go to their local dive to use their latest pickup line. OK, I am kidding about that last part but something is going on.
Studies now indicate that it is not that married men are inherently better but rather women judge them to be better than single men. Being married gives an "attractive factor" to men.
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When we get married, we join two separate though overlapping social networks together. Friends are introduced from both sides and an expanded network is formed. Over time, married couples tend to socialize more with other married couples and family holidays now include in-laws.
Divorce and personal networksDivorce causes a break in that expanded network. After many divorces, you may no longer socialize with your previous in-laws. Friends often choose sides or drop out of sight altogether. Many divorcees find themselves with few single friends. One study shows that most divorcees experienced network losses shortly after the divorce and in half of the cases these losses were not compensated for in the later years after divorce. Divorce is in essence a break in our social network.
Why are social networks important?Human beings have evolved to be social. We tend to live close together in large groups and cooperate to accomplish our goals. Take building a house for example. This involves a large number of people each with individual skills working together over an extended period of time in a cooperative manner. Having evolved this way, people thrive on social interaction. At times of crisis we depend on our social network for support much as a weakened animal would depend on the herd.
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- Poor communication can lead to divorce
- Divorce makes communication more difficult
- Beware staying in touch with your ex (no kids)
Poor communication has been identified as a major problem in relationships and can contribute to divorce. You should examine your communication style and skills after your divorce. This will help you in future relationships.
Communication with your ex - divorced singles (no kids)
You both can have a fresh start after divorce without the obligation to stay in touch so long as financial issues such as selling a house are completed.
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The hurt and disruption caused by a divorce can make you question whether there can be life after divorce. How can I pick up the pieces and how good will the quality of life be after a divorce?
Don't Panic
For those of you who might be science fiction fans, you may remember the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. The Guide book was quoted as being very successful because " it has the words DON'T PANIC printed in large friendly letters on its cover". I often wish divorce lawyers doors and divorce books had those large friendly letters. Panic is not productive and while it might be natural, if left to control your life then it can lead to the kind of doomsday thoughts that make life after divorce so difficult.
The simple answer is yes, there is life after divorce. It is somewhat like the question of life after death in that you have to believe in it. Having faith that thing will work out and you can survive and even thrive. Life after divorce is not a spectator sport. Life happens and it is up to you what you want to do about it. In other words, your mindset and beliefs will play a big role in how you adapt and succeed in your life after divorce.
Lets break it down into the factors that most affect us
Losing the person we were once closest to ranks right up there with death of a spouse in terms of stress. However grief is a process not an endpoint. Having worked through the loss of divorce, there are new relationships to be found and they can be as good or even better than those you have had in the past. You can use the divorce to question your needs and fundamentally change for the better so you can have happier relationships in the future.
Loss of friends is another major impact of divorce. Friends may well choose sides or drop out of the picture altogether. While you may feel betrayed and hurt by those former friends, it gives you an opportunity to pick friends that maybe didn't fit with the married version of you. Finding new friends can lead you to new experiences and a renewed sense of purpose and enjoyment.
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The Friendship Zone
Have you got plenty of opposite sex friends but no one to date? Do you find yourself just friends with the guy or girl you would most wish to date? If so, you may well be stuck in the friendship zone. Like the Twilight Zone, the friendship zone can be a place of mystery and terror. The mystery: "Why haven't they noticed how much I love them?". The terror: "They better never find out I love them, it would ruin our friendship" And so you remain trapped in the fifth dimension forever.
How do you break out?
You have to do the scariest thing of all: make a decision. If you decide to try your luck and tell them your feelings, then you are taking a risk. While there is no guarantee of success, there are many examples of people finding their soul mate while breaking out of the friendship zone. If you decide just to remain friends, you must act on that and go look for dating material elsewhere and not remain stuck. Like the Twilight Zone episodes, your friendship zone experience may have an unexpected twist but you can be certain of thrills and excitement.
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An interesting study from the journal Psychological Science presents data that suggests that married women are attracted to single men during the fertile period of their menstrual cycle and conversely attracted to partnered men when least fertile. Single women did not show this cycle of preference.
When coupled women were asked to think about having an affair, they chose partnered men over single men when they were in the fertile part of their menstrual cycle suggesting a subconscious mechanism at work.
Genetic makeup determines attractiveness
They suggest that married women during their fertile period are attracted to men with good genes but less emotional attachment and child-rearing skills. Men with better genetic makeup tend to be poorer partners and parents than men of lower genetic quality and so women may enter a steady relationship with the latter and have an affair with the former.
This theory argues that females view males with good genes as so desirable, that to pass this high genetic quality along to their kids, they are willing to give up help with the child-rearing and support. Males of lower genetic quality may make up for their poorer quality genes by being supportive and helping in the child rearing. Good genetic quality was perceived by women as men who had strong male characteristics and appearance.


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Here's another interview with NUCLEAR ASSAULT bassplayer (and pothead extraordinary) Danny Lilker, talking to our Hungarian Metal maniac Lacy about his entire musical career thus far... As the interview is already long enough in its own, I better cut the crap here to let you enjoy it right away!
Hi Danny! I'm very happy about the reunion of NUCLEAR ASSAULT, so I would like to do a long, in-depth interview. You are one of my favourite Thrash bands...
"Holy shit, 40 questions! I better load my pipe."
Before you established NUCLEAR ASSAULT you were a member of ANTHRAX. Why were you fired?
"A conflict with the original vocalist, Neil Turbin. He was an egotist (like most singers, haha) and it bothered him that I was taller than him. Also, he had no sense of humor, so if you busted his balls he took it seriously. So, he told the other members "I can't take Lilker anymore, it's him or me". They decided he was more important as a familiar frontman to the fans, so they threw me out, even though I wrote 75% of the music on "Fistful...". Oh well. He was, of course, thrown out 7 months later, and I played with Scott and Charlie in S.O.D. the next year."
You have come from New York. How was the Thrash Metal scene in New York? Which bands did work in the underground of the city?
"It was great back then. There was Nuke, Anthrax, Overkill, Whiplash, Bloodfeast, Carnivore, and all the great hardcore bands too like Agnostic Front, etc."
John Conelly was also a member of ANTHRAX for a short time. Did he play on the ANTHRAX demos? Did you know him before you established NUCLEAR ASSAULT?
"John might have been on a very early demo, but I don't remember as this was over 20 fucking years ago. Yes, I knew John from school, and he was the first person I thought of when it was time to make a new band after ANTHRAX."
In the first line up of NUCLEAR ASSAULT have played Mike Bogush on guitar and Scott Duboys on drums. Why did they leave the band? How did you find Anthony Bramante and Glenn Evans?
"Mike had a kid and couldn't commit anymore. Scott had some problems getting along with us so he didn't work out. But he introduced us to Anthony before he was thrown out, and Anthony ended up finding Glenn."
How were your rehearsals? And please tell us about your demos as well! How many demos did you record?
"We used to rehearse in the Music Building in Manhattan, a big building where lots of bands rented rooms. Then Glenn built a studio in his house in New Jersey and we rehearsed there every weekend. We did 2 demos, but the first isn't very good. The second one is pretty good and I like the guitar sound better on that than on "Game Over"."
I would like you to comment on all NUCLEAR ASSAULT releases... I'm interesting in what you think, respectively what's your opinion about the songs, covers, lyrics, sound etc. Your first album was "Game Over" (1986)...
"I'm not crazy about the over-clean guitar sound, but other wise I think this was a very good album, and a strong way to introduce ourselves to the world. It has a lot of good songs like 'Sin', 'Betrayal', etc., the artwork was very effective and showed you it wasn't going to be pretty when you listened to it. The lyrics are very unique on this album 'cos it has some of the older songs like 'Cold Steel' and 'Stranded In Hell' which were more Black / War Metal but most of the songs were "newer", after we got into hardcore and realized you could make statements with lyrics. Like I said, I wish the guitars were a little more distorted, but it still sounds good."
What must we know about the track 'Hang The Pope'? Was it meant seriously or more of a joke?
"It was very much S.O.D.-type humor. You don't really mean it, but all the same there's a reason you wrote it in the first place. I think the Pope's a fuckin' jerk, but I wouldn't kill him. I'd just tell him "You're a Catholic asshole"."
Your music contained a lot of hardcore elements. Why did you mix your music with hardcore effects? Was it called crossover at that time?
"It was a natural result of living in a great city like NY that had a very healthy music scene. We loved fast music, and we got turned on to all the great NYHC bands by going to shows at CBGBs. I saw Agnostic Front, Cro-Mags, Murphy's Law, Ludichrist, Crumbsuckers, Adrenalin O.D., etc.,etc, and John and I got influenced by the music and definitely by the lyrics. I guess it was called crossover among other things."
You have released the "Brain Death" EP. Which songs were on this? What was the use of it?
"That actually came out before "Game Over". The 2 songs on the B-side were 'Final Flight' and 'Demolition'. They were recorded during the "Game Over" sessions and the point of the "Brain Death" EP was just to put something out quick before the whole album."
Your next release was "The Plague" (1987) mini album...
"Only 6 months after "Game Over" was released, but we were touring a lot so it was good to have more new stuff out before the summer. Also, it was the first of 3 releases done at the Music Grinder studio in L.A. with Randy Burns and Casey McMackin as producer and engineer. The production was a little better than "Game Over"."
On this record is the song 'Buttfuck', which was an ode to Vince Neil (MÖTLEY CRÜE singer). Whose idea was to dedicate the song to him? Why was the track dedicated to him?
"I forgot whose idea it was, probably mine. The whole concept of that song was that it was fucked up that he could get away with driving drunk and killing the guy in the car with him (Razzle, from HANOI ROCKS). He didn't do any jail time like you or I would. Just because he was famous, all he had to do was some community service and do some public service announcements about drunk driving. He literally got away with murder. We thought he should've gone to prison and got anally raped like most young men do when they're put in U.S. prisons. We made the whole thing funny, but we meant it."
"Survive" (1988) was the second album of NUCLEAR ASSAULT. How would you comment on this one?
"I'm very proud of this one. Good production, and good songwriting resulting from years of jamming together. We also tried to write songs we'd have to play 100 times on tour, so the songs had slow parts too, unlike "Game Over" where most songs were all fast and tiring to play live."
You have released two EPs too, "Fight To Be Free" and another one, unfortunately, it don't occurs to me. What was the importance of these EPs? Were unreleased songs on them?
"You must mean the "Good Times, Bad Times" EP. Our British label, Music For Nations, were kind of "maxi-crazy". They loved to put out these 3 and 4 song releases, and they made sure we recorded lots of extra stuff every time we recorded one of our albums so they would have material for these releases. It's a British thing, bloke." (the "Fight To Be Free" EP also has 'Equal Rights' and 'Stand Up' on it while "Good Times Bad Times" also features 'Lesbians', 'Happy Days' and a live version of 'Hang The Pope' - Frank)
It was followed by "Handle With Care" (1989). In my opinion, this is the most hardcore influenced NUCLEAR ASSAULT album. Do you agree with me? Whose idea was it to cover the LED ZEPPELIN classic 'Good Times Bad Times'? I think your version was good...
"Probably my favorite NUKE release along with "Game Over" for different reasons. It's hard to say which of our releases was the most hardcore-influenced, I would've said "Game Over" myself. I think M.F.N. in England wanted us to do a classic rock cover, things were starting to get a little out of control by then..."
"Live At The Hammersmith Odeon" (1990)... Are you satisfied with the sound quality of the album? In my opinion, the record is a little bit short, why didn't you release a double album?
"I must be honest - I hate this release! It was just the soundtrack for the live video of the same name that was already out! I always thought it was somewhat of a rip off in that respect - if you already owned the video, you weren't getting anything new. By then, there were problems with the business in the band, problems with labels, and this record was put out just to satisfy a legal requirement to help us get off a label."
At the beginning of the 90s, when "Out Of Order" (1992) came out Thrash Metal wasn't popular. In your opinion, why did Thrash Metal lose its popularity? Are you satisfied with this album?
"By now, yes, Thrash Metal was losing steam and Death Metal and Grindcore were getting bigger. I can tell you why Thrash Metal lost popularity - to people like me, it was slow and boring now! It's obvious a lot of people were thinking like me, heh heh. "Out Of Order" is not the worst album in the world, but I have bad memories of it 'cos we were fighting a lot by now (words only!) and it was the last thing I did with the band back then."
Why did you leave the band after the release of the record? What's your opinion about "Something Wicked" (1995) which was made without you? Why was this album released under the name of NUCLEAR ASSAULT?
"I had started the notorious BRUTAL TRUTH in '90 as a project, but it got bigger and bigger. Pretty soon I was in a hectic situation being in 2 bands, so I had to cut one loose or have big scheduling conflicts. My heart wasn't in NUKE anymore, B.T. was much more exciting. Just like NUKE had been one of the early Thrash bands, BRUTAL was one of the early Grindcore bands, and it was fresh and exciting all over again. Well, "Something Wicked" had some heavy John riffs, but it wasn't really intense like the band was known for, I didn't like it that much. I'm sure they used the NUKE name once again to fulfill a contractual obligation like the live album."
Please tell me about your lyrics too. As far as I know, politics has played an important role in the lyrics, hasn't it?
"Well, ever since John and I got into hardcore punk, we realized you could use lyrics to speak your mind about things instead of just writing about fictional stuff. So we started doing that. It was John's lyrics, so I can't answer completely, but basically we figured you might as well use lyrics to speak your opinion, which is more intellectually satisfying than just copying other bands or writing about stuff you don't really care about but sounds good."
I think John's voice is the trademark of the band. In your opinion, did his voice go well with the music? He has a high, but rough one, hasn't he?
"I think his voice is great, he had good range, but he didn't sound "gay" when he hit high notes, he sounded like he was screaming in your face."
When and why did NUCLEAR ASSAULT split up? What did the other guys do after the split?
"I believe the band split up in '93, but I'm not sure. I guess they were tired of doing it, and I imagine they were tired of answering questions about me! None of the other guys stayed in the Metal scene, they did shit like go to college, build houses, etc."
When did you decide to reform the band? What was the motivation of the reformation?
"NUKE's biggest fan ever, Eric Paone from Candy Striper Death Orgy, called me sometimes in the 90's asking if I'd be into doing a few shows. I was always too busy with B.T. and then S.O.D. again. Then I got married. But when he called in early 2002, I wasn't as busy and I agreed to play with the band at the New Jersey Metal Meltdown in March 2002. One thing led to another, it was fun again, and we decided to do more music. It just happened gradually."
You have played at the Wacken Festival in Germany in 2002. What do you remember about it? Were the fans enthusiastic? How was it to stand on stage again?
"Wacken was awesome! It was very inspiring to see that a lot of people were still NUKE fans and they were really excited to see us again. It did a lot to make us realize we still mattered. And it was great to be on that huge stage with the guys in front of 50,000 maniacs!"
Last year a live album was released ("Alive Again" - Frank). Where did you record it? I think the sound of the album unfortunately isn't the best. Do you agree with me?
"It was done in a club in a small town in Massachussetts. I think it sounds good, it was purposely mixed in a raw way, 'cos if you make a live album too polished it sounds like a studio album and you lose the excitement."
As far I as know, you were also part of the "Bonded By Metal" tour. How was the tour? What kind of experiences did you gain? Was everything alright? With which bands did you play together?
"Hey, that's 4 questions! The tour was a lot of fun even if it wasn't a success for the promoter. After all the touring I've done I can't say I gained many new experiences, except playing in Brno, Czech Republic. Never played there before and we had a lot of Slavic maniacs there! Lots of drunk Poles, hahaha. There were some problems with finances on the tour but I will say no more about this 'cos I like Johan from Metallysee. The bands for most of the tour were us, Exodus, Agent Steel, Grave, Mortician, God Dethroned, Occult, Callenish Circle and Prospect."
Did you listen to the new EXODUS album? How do you like it?
"I have not heard it but I heard a few songs live and they were great!"
What's your opinion about the reunion of DEATH ANGEL, HEATHEN, HALLOW'S EVE, NASTY SAVAGE and EXODUS? Will there be a Thrash comeback this year?
"I always joke that peole are tired of fucking Nu-Metal already and want to hear the old real shit! I think some bands see other bands doing it and get inspired, and it's a good thing as long as the bands are still powerful and intense."
Do you take the career of NUCLEAR ASSAULT seriously or do you take part in other bands, projects too? When will you record a new album? Do you work on new material?
"Sure, I take NUKE seriously, but at the moment (May) we're just chilling, waiting for the album to be completed and mixed. We did all the basic tracks last year. We are not yet working on any new material beyond the new album. Well, you know about THE RAVENOUS, but I also play in a brutal Black / Death Metal band called OVERLORD EXTERMINATOR."
Everybody knows, you have played in several bands / projects. Could I ask you about them too? Let's begin with S.O.D. Tell us everything about the period that you have spent with the band!
"Everything? Let's just say it was a lot of fun to play in a band with those guys, they're very talented. It was also lots of fun to fuck with people who thought we were fascists or whatever. Our lyrics were meant to provoke people primarily, and to be outrageous. We had no idea back then that the band was going to be huge. The European festivals we did in '99 are very fond memories for me."
What's your opinion about Billy Milano? Was he the boss of the band?
"Billy is a very cool guy. He has strong opinions, sure, but that makes him who he is. There was no boss in the band."
What do you remember about the underground scene of the 80s? Please tell us detailed about it!
"I remember reading lots of cool zines and getting interested in crazy bands like SODOM! I remember playing and attending a million great shows at clubs in NYC like L'amour and CBGB. There were great college radio stations that played Metal and hardcore you would never hear on "normal" radio. You must realize this was a long time ago and it's hard to remember details. I'm a pothead!"
Did you also play in Exit 13?
"I played for a short time in EXIT-13 because their bass player left and I volunteered to help out because I liked the band a lot and I wanted to see them continue. I played on the "Ethos Musick" and "Smoking Songs" albums and did about 3 drunken disaster live shows."
I think the most extreme and brutal group in which you have played was undoubtedly BRUTAL TRUTH. Your debut album "Extreme Conditions..." is one of my favourite records, a Grindcore classic. Please tell us about the BRUTAL TRUTH times and albums!
"With BRUTAL TRUTH we were influenced by earlier grind bands like NAPALM and CARCASS and we just wanted to play really fucking fast, which we achieved, haha. After "Extreme Conditions..." we put out an EP called "Perpetual Conversion", then Scott left and we got Rich on drums. Then we did "Need To Control", the "Kill Trend Suicide" EP and the "Sounds Of The Animal Kingdom" album. We toured with bands like NAPALM, CARCASS, PUNGENT STENCH, MACABRE, INCANTATION, BOREDOMS, DEICIDE, etc. etc. And we smoked pot all the time so that's all I remember."
Why did BRUTAL TRUTH split up? What are the guys doing nowadays? Didn't you think about reforming BRUTAL TRUTH?
"A couple of guys weren't getting along anymore and it made it impossible to continue. Kevin is in a band with Jesse and Shane from NAPALM and Buzz from the MELVINS called VENOMOUS CONCEPT. Gurn just hangs out at home, I believe, and Rich plays in TOTAL FUCKING DESTRUCTION. No, we never thought about reforming, it had to stop."
As far I as know, you have played also in BLOOD FROM THE SOUL together with Shane Embury from NAPALM DEATH. Who else were the members of this band?
"No, I played in MALFORMED EARTHBORN with Shane and Scott Lewis, the first BRUTAL drummer. I was not in B.F.T.S. but Lou from SICK OF IT ALL was."
The last act in which you were together with Killjoy and Chris Reifert is THE RAVENOUS. I think this is an underground supergroup, isn't it? What would you say about this band and about your albums?
"Well to us it's just a bunch of friends having fun, the word "supergroup" makes me feel like a fuckin' rock star, hahaha. I really enjoy playing in this band, all the guys are super cool. As far as our albums, I like them all, I guess. Sorry, my brain's starting to hurt."
Are you still a member of THE RAVENOUS? Is this a project or a band?
"Yes I am. I guess if I had to say, I'd say we're a project 'cos everyone's busy with other bands and THE RAVENOUS is not a proirity for any of us."
Chris Reifert is a Death Metal hero, one of the most famous persons of the Death Metal underground scene. Is he your friend? How would you characterize him personally? Did you / do you like his cult band AUTOPSY? In your opinion, is THE RAVENOUS a little bit similar to AUTOPSY?
"Chris is absolutely my friend, he's one of the coolest, most down to earth people you could meet. He's very laid back, really funny, and a little crazy. Yes, I enjoyed and still enjoy the classic AUTOPSY, and yes there are some similarities to AUTOPSY in THE RAVENOUS which is understandable since Chris writes 99% of our music."
Please tell us about the future plans of NUCLEAR ASSAULT! Do you come on tour or to play shows to Europe? Do you know where Hungary is, haha? When can we see you on stage in Hungary?
"We hope to have our new album out Summer 2004, and as for touring it will have to wait a little, John's wife will have a kid in October and he wants to be there. Of course I want to come back to Europe, I always really enjoy playing for and hanging out with the European maniacs. Yes, I know where Hungary is, BRUTAL was supposed to play there in Budapest once but it got cancelled for some reason. Maybe if Johan from Metallysee finds a promoter in Hungary we can play there some time."
Danny, thank you for your answers. I hope my questions weren't boring. I think you are a legendary person of the underground scene, so it was an honour for me to chat with you. What do you want to say at the end of the interview? Cheers and I wish you all the best of luck!
"Well thank you very much, it's obvious you are a true Metal freak for sending someone 40 questions."
László Dávid
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The Rotator Cuff
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that function to move the arm and stabilize the glenohumeral joint of the shoulder. This joint is where the "ball" of the humeral head fits into the "socket" of the glenoid. The four muscles that comprise the rotator cuff are the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, Teres minor and subscapularis. The supraspinatus is the muscle that initiates abduction; the infraspinatus and Teres minor muscles assist the shoulder in external rotation, and the subscapularis muscle internally rotates the shoulder. A rotator cuff tear is a rupture in the tendon of any of these four muscles. The most commonly torn tendon is the supraspinatus, although rotator cuff tears can occur in all four tendons. Surgical intervention is not always necessary, especially with small tears. Repairing a torn rotator cuff tendon is typically an arthroscopic procedure in which the torn tendon is reattached to the humeral head using suture-anchors. This is an outpatient procedure and typically takes 1-2 hours.


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Fun Activities While Camping
The school year is almost over and you have not yet had a chance to think about what to do with your kids or family this holiday? Your vacation budget may be tight or even non-existent this year but this cannot be compared to family camping. You can create fun family memories that you will both cherish for a long time, camping on a shoe-string budget.
For your kids and family to be happy, you must check on what activities the campground offers before you decide. There must be fun activities while camping such as swimming, hiking, and biking to keep the kids happy.
Hiking– This is an activity that the whole family can do that is offered at most camping regions. Most areas have guided hiking activities to assure that you enjoy your experience and to prevent you from getting injuries during your camping period. Hiking is recommended when you are planning to have hiking expeditions. Remember to carry wit you comfortable hiking shoes.
Children's/stag/hen party – This is an activity intended for a family group on the first day of camping. Have the children's party in the afternoon after the group has settled in. Adults can later have their own stag and hen party in the evening.
Archery – Archery is one of the challenging and exciting games among land activities. When expert archers compete, you will surely feel the challenge. But even if you aren't a seasoned archer you can compete in amateur competitions, for fun. As a rule, have safety precautions in both events especially when there are children around. You can buy mild steel square bar to make your target base and have it built to store easily.
Mountain biking – It is a land activity around mountainous areas. It is a great idea to include it while camping as it would include exercise in the midst of fun. Safety gears for biking should be observed. Familiarize yourselves ahead with the trail and inquire about the possible presence of wild animals within your distant biking trail.
Fishing – Fishing is one activity that achieves two goals; both enjoyment and free food. Once you catch fish, all those waiting will be worth it. Those who can be able to take part from your fresh catch are sure to have praises for you. Now, this is a boost to your self-esteem towards your family!
Whitewater rafting – Another water activity that is full of a thrill is white rafting. Depending on the state of the river's flow or rapids, this team effort is sure to give you the shout and yell you need for a break from life's boredom.


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by Gerry O'Flaherty
nineteen parts are framed by the first and the last, which represent
the Church and the State. The episode opens with Father Conmee
setting out from the presbytery of Gardiner Street Jesuit church
for Artane to have Paddy Dignam's son accepted into the Christian
Brothers' orphanage there. In the final part, the Viceroy, William
Humble, Earl of Dudley, drives from the Viceregal Lodge in the
Phoenix Park to Ballsbridge to open the Mirus Bazaar.
Conmee moves across the north of the city while the Viceroy travels
across the south. The other seventeen parts show various characters,
most of whom we have met in previous episodes of the novel, going
about their various business routines.
the Homeric element is very slight and corresponds to Circe telling
Odysseus to avoid the wandering rocks which might sink his ship.
The Viceregal Cavalcade did not pass through
Dublin on June 16th 1904. As reported in the Irish
Independant on the 17th June 1904, the Viceroy was
actually on a tour of Co. Clare accompanied by Liertenant
Col. Hesseltine.
those mentioned in 'Wandering Rocks', who accompanied
the Viceroy in Dublin were Miss deCourcy and
Miss Paget who are most likey fictional character.
In fact the Mirus Bazaar in aid of funds for
Mercer's Hospital took place on May 31st 1904.
The Bloom is on the Rye (My Pretty Jane)
Words by Edward Fitzball Music by Sir Henry Bishop
This song is the main motif associated with Bloom
in the Sirens episode of Ulysses. It is first alluded
to in the Wandering Rocks episode when Bloom is near
the Ormond Hotel where Sirens takes place. It was
a favourite of Joyce himself and he remembered his
father John singing it to his wife May's accompaniment.
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Guy Ferrer
Guy Ferrer is a French sculptor and painter.
He has worked mainly in Paris, Los Angeles and several other countries as an artist in residence. In 2012 he returned to the Mediterranean with the installation of workshops in Roussillon (French Catalonia).
His first exhibition was in 1982, since then, his work has been collected privately as well as by galleries and museums globally.
There have been several commissions from the French government, among them, the Embassies in Singapore and Baku (Azerbaijan), The Department of Foreign Affairs and Liberté-Égalité-Fraternité ordered for the OECD in Paris.
He has also done commercial work: Lefranc & Bourgeois, the good market (painted bags, public facility, and the monumental bronze "the purveyor" at the entrance to the store), Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte (creation of labels, paintings, greeting cards, posters, objets...), Champagne JACQUART, Haut-Canteloup Castle (creation of a label for Medoc)... Guy Ferrer has also designed a number of book covers for Francophones, Mobydick and J.E. Flower.
His major work "T.O.L.É.R.A.N.C.E" created in reaction to contemporary humanist religious tensions uses nine letters / characters suggestive of various cults of the world. Edited in eight rounds, some of them are installed in France, Germany, Poland and the United Arab Emirates.
In 2014, his work was shown in Johannesburg (South Africa), Beirut (Lebanon), Xiamen, Beijing (China), as well as to Annecy, Perpignan, Aix en Provence and Saint-Ouen (France).


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Ok, ok. I guess I started this hot button topic. So, I should at least follow through on it. I should preface this post by saying that I am in no way, shape, or form - in a position of power in any health care policy organization. So, don't expect a polished statement. I'm just a peon in this mammoth health care system.
In discussions like this these, three questions always come up: How much does pharmaceutical marketing tactics make you prescribe their drug? Is this fair or unfair for your patient? Is this a conflict of interest?
Of course marketing tactics influence my prescribing habits! There have been many studies done to confirm this fact. This data is used by this medical school to forbid its docs from accepting any freebies from drug reps. This data is also used by this organization to advance its agenda of a zero tolerance policy of any acceptance of drug company free stuff.
Don't get me wrong, these are not the only groups who have this point of view. In every major medical organization in the US, there is a group of docs who want to absolve themselves and all medical organizations (like the American Medical Association) from all pharmaceutical funding - meaning that organizations like the AMA should accept NO FUNDING whatsoever from drug companies - because of conflict of interest.
While I understand these arguments, I disagree with them. (And, no, I'm not on the payroll of any drug company.) I think taking such an extreme point of view is not going to help them achieve their goal. I'll be curious to see follow-up studies at "that medical school" to see if removing drug rep freebies changed prescribing habits.
Drug reps and drug company marketing are always going to be there. There is no avoiding it. A few years ago, drug companies wised up and marketed directly to consumers - taking the doc right out of the loop. So, even if you ban drug reps from your office, patients always come in saying, "I heard on television to ask you about drug X." That's marketing getting at you a different way.
Even though I had my pissy rant yesterday, drug reps definitely do serve a purpose (and not just to give samples of meds). If for anything else, they serve as an information resource for me. Now, this is a biased resource. But, I know that going in. I work 12-14 hour days sometimes. I don't have the time to keep up on the latest medical research. I'm a clinician, not a researcher.
Through my medical school training, I've been taught to question all information that is given to me - whether it's a patient's vital signs, or physical exam, or lab work, or whatever. These skills I use when talking with reps about data they give to me. The pearls of info I receive during these interactions help me to make a more informed decision on prescription drug selection.
Finally, is this fair for patients? Fairness is always in the eye of the beholder. In my opinion, when you boil down the issue to its essence, it just comes down to the strength or weakness of the patient-physician relationship. Not only should the patient feel comfortable enough to express their feelings on this topic, the physician should be ready to listen and explain her/his point of view in a non-judgemental way. I didn't say it was easy, but it is necessary.


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Transient – Hexual Ceiling {mtk174}
Artist: Transient
Title: Hexual Ceiling
Catalog #: mtk174
Label: Monotonik
Release Date: 2006/10/29
We're delighted to debut the fourth Monotonik release from prodigious U.S. idm veteran Transient, in the form of the 20-track 'Hexual Ceiling' album. He's previously released on multiple major netlabels such as Kikapu, Ogredung and Miasmah, as well as debuting remixes and other tracks on labels such as Darla and TBTMO, plus his own Noisy Vagabond, and this longform effort doesn't disappoint.
Anyhow, there are all kinds of highlights to the album, from the delightful drift of lead-off track 'Cloudwalk', through the intriguing, almost booty-based remix of Bay Area idm freak Mochipet, all the way through the impeccable sway of the title track.
Things finish up with 'Magical Creatures', a totally weird but smart vocal blast: 'I got no motivation… to make these magical creatures', before it's brought home with the absolutely sublime 'RPG'. He's still one of the smartest artists out there on the electronic scene, on the sly, and we still love releasing his material – long may it continue.
pic by transient
01. Cloudwalk [MP3]
02. Don't Sweat It [MP3]
03. Summer Rain [MP3]
04. Head Full Of Stars [MP3]
05. Mochipet – Disco Donkey (Transient Palmix) [MP3]
06. Backporch [MP3]
07. Cute Vision [MP3]
08. Finality [MP3]
09. Dubble Bubble [MP3]
10. Hexual Ceiling [MP3]
11. Ghouls [MP3]
12. Shatter [MP3]
13. Ending Began [MP3]
14. Sine Experiment [MP3]
15. Cute People And God (Bad Comfort Remix) [MP3]
16. Magical Creatures [MP3]
17. Just So I Don't Have To Hate It [MP3]
18. Masking Interlude [MP3]
19. We Don't Exist [MP3]
Additional Files:
Front Cover [JPG]
Whole Release: [ZIP]
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