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Small micro-organisms have big potential benefits.
Lake Bogoria in Kenya's Rift Valley is famed for its geysers, and its huge population of flamingos, which come to feed on algae and drink fresh water from lakeside spouts.
The lake itself is highly alkaline and twice as salty as seawater; it can't support fish. But it has a secret wealth which is only now beginning to be tapped: The lake contains an unusual array of microbes and micro-organisms from which enzymes have been produced for use in antibiotics and cleaning products. Indeed, tiny organisms like those found in Bogoria are the basis of the multi-million dollar global biotech industry.
Local people stand to benefit from such discoveries, in line with the Nagoya Protocol on access and benefit-sharing with regard to genetic resources and their utilization. Kenya is a signatory to the Protocol.
Bogoria has deep spiritual and cultural significance for the Endorois people, who have lived beside, and been custodians of, the lake for centuries. But it's only in the last few years that they have realized they are sitting on a potential gold mine.
In 1992, a researcher from a British University harvested some micro-organisms from the lake, and in 1995 sold them to companies in the Netherlands and the United States. Those companies were later sued by the Kenyan government for not sharing the financial benefits of their subsequent innovations with Kenya.
Wilson Kipkazi, chairman of the Endorois Welfare Council, says companies that conducted research at the lake never involved the community.
"We learned through media that multinational companies have made millions of dollars through genetic resources extracted from Lake Borogia. This really made the community furious...
"Fortunately, later on, some companies… decided to talk to the communities and pay back some royalties... It was not much money but it changed lives."
Less than 1 per cent of the royalties from a Danish company, for instance, enabled the local community to educate 246 children for a year.
Kenya has five alkali or "soda" lakes – Bogoria, Elementaita, Magadi, Nakuru and Turkana.
A 2014-2018 pilot project funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and led by UN Environment in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service and several Kenyan research and academic institutions, focuses on Lake Bogoria and Lake Magadi (the most alkaline of all Kenya's lakes) and seeks to ensure equitable benefit sharing with local communities.
A key aspect of the project is scientific research of commercial value. Project partners are using micro-organisms from the two lakes to develop and produce enzymes for industry.
UN Environment and partners are working with the Endorois and other communities to ensure they receive their fair share of any resources from the lakes. They also want people to look after the ecosystems.
"Microbes or micro-organisms are natural capital," says UN Environment ecosystems expert Levis Kavagi.
"This particular project is helping the communities first of all to realize they have the capital, and that this capital is worth conserving. And if they conserve [it], they can see the benefits that will accrue from this capital. Kenya is at the forefront of implementing the Nagoya Protocol on access and benefit-sharing with regard to genetic resources and their utilization."
Leather from fish skins
Kenya's Industrial Research Development Institute and the University of Nairobi (partners in the GEF project) have managed to produce enzymes from microorganisms in the lake to make leather from fish skins.
With optimum temperature and oxygen, microbes can be made to reproduce themselves quickly, so it is possible to derive large quantities of enzymes from them. However, despite successful production of leather from fish skins in the laboratory, more work remains to be done – including getting private investors on board – to ramp up capacity for large-scale commercialization.
Other Kenyan scientists are working with UN Environment and the Kenya Wildlife Service to develop new enzymes for local textile, detergent and pharmaceutical industries.
Rivatex East Africa is a textile manufacturing company owned by Moi University, one of the partners in the UN Environment-led project.
"We believe the soda lake has the potential of releasing enzymes that can be useful to the detergent industry and the dyeing industry," says UN Environment ecosystems expert Mohamed Sessay, adding that the project could be a model for other countries to copy.
Enzymes play a similar role to some chemicals but they do so faster and in a more environmentally friendly way.
"The industrial enzymes that have their origins in Lake Bogoria could have huge benefits for Kenya's economy and society at large," says Kavagi.
Note: Some of the information for this article was from three broadcasts by RFI in May 2017.
For further information: Levis Kavagi Levis.Kavagi[at]unep.org
Media enquiries: unepnewsdesk[at]unep.org


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These jeans are very comfortable and fit well, but the dye is not set in the fabric. Even after washing the dye still comes out on my hands, my shirts or sweaters , furniture and the leather seats in the car.
Higher rise, higher standards
The high rise jean with a conscience. New 33 % Repreve recycled fibres and fresh washes including our new stay-black technology - we're talking 15 washes without fading. La coupe ou le niveau de confort restent inchangés : ce modèle droit, stretch et doux épouse vos formes et harmonise votre silhouette. Avec en plus des poches qui rehaussent vos fesses ! Nos amies aux formes plus généreuses (tailles 18 et plus) apprécieront la taille plus haute sur l'arrière pour un effet pêche arrondie sublime. Alors retroussez l'ourlet, rentrez votre t-shirt et réalisez vos rêves jean les plus fous.
- Coupe droite
- Passants pour ceinture
- Tissu stretch
- Coton mélangé
- Fermeture zippée métallique
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- Modèle cinq poches
-Taille haute
Taille + coupe
Le mannequin porte : UK10/EU38/US6
Taille du mannequin : 180 cm/5'11"
Longueur de l'entrejambe : 86,4 cm (34"), 91,4 cm (36"), 96,5 cm (38")
Taille : haute, 29 cm (11")
Largeur de l'ourlet : 20 cm (8")
65 % coton, 33 % Repreve ®, 2 % élasthanne
Lavable en machine.
Du fait du processus utilisé pour obtenir la jolie couleur intense de notre jean Rinsewash, nos articles peuvent déteindre les premières fois que vous portez. Veuillez laver séparément et éviter les surfaces claires.
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These jeans are very comfortable and fit well, but the dye is not set in the fabric. Even after washing the dye still comes out on my hands, my shirts or sweaters , furniture and the leather seats in the car.
I am tall, but on the heavy side. I buy clothes sized as "16W" or "18W", so when your size chart was not labeled "Women's", I feared that they would be too small, so I ordered a 20. WAAAAAY too big! (my actual size is 16 or 18 "W"), So, as soon as I can afford it, I will order another pair, this time knowing that your clothes are totally true to size. Based on the way the size 20 fit, I am certain a 16 would be perfect. SO EXCITED to have found you!
The rust color has more of a pink/rose tone that is not my taste. The fit is great and I got it on sale so I'm keeping it. No gap at the back waist! These are very stretchy.
Great fit, great length. Good quality. I but this product again
Satisfaction achieved
I've ordered 3 pairs so far. My normal size has worked well as far as fit but the inseams among the washes are inconsistent. The Mid Vintage Wash I ordered my normal 36" and ended up needing a 38". I then ordered the Rinsewash and Rust in 38" inseams. The Rust 38" is more like a 36" and the Rinsewash 38" inseam is correct at a 38" inseam. I recommend including in the description if the inseams are running incorrect. It's frustrating.
I have a problem where I am a size 12 in hips & legs but size 14 on the waist. I have jeans from LTS that I love but sadly they have discontinued them so I've been looking for replacements for some time now, without success. My shape is probably due to age but if LTS want to cater for all age groups, I would suggest they look at this aspect as I know I'm not the only person with this issue.
Very sad to say there is a flaw in the front of leg of the jeans. Like a small ball of material.
Oh my dear goodness, these are the FIRST jeans I've purchased from LTS that do not gap in the waist! They do come up short though so I'm needing to order a 38" inseam and I'm usually a 36". I'm keeping the 36" ones to roll up as cropped because the non gaping of the waist is just too darn exciting!
Fit like a dream, every measurement has been considered - and the denim is thick but soft, really love them a lot!
Fit like a dream, every measurement has been considered - and the denim is thick but soft, really love them a lot!
I've had great luck with LTS straight leg high rise jeans, and these are no exception. Denim is substantial enough to hold its shape but enough give to be comfortable.
Had no problem with shipping took a bit longer than 10 days as advertised..but was 'cause of the Christmas rush.. Thank u LTS
These pants are superb. Great fit and all.
Not a high rise fan, just to high!
The jean is true to size but the waistband is not. I love the fit and the feel and the quality of the fabric but I have measured it against other LTS jeans that I have and the waistband is quite a bit smaller. I am a seamstress so I will make the adjustments but it is very important that LTS keep its size measurements consistent.
The quality is great but they fit small.
My true size fit small. Had to order a size bigger. When I went to shorten them as I always do I found one leg shorter than the other.
Best pair of Jean's I have found in many years!
j'adore mon jean coupe parfaite j'ai oubliee de marquer mon 2eme gratuit vous allez me l'envoyer je recommande à toutes mes amies qui sont grande ainsi à ma fille qui est déjà cliente
The leg is wider than I expected but overall it's good
Wonderful "hold in fit" round waist, very comfy.
Fir excellent
Perfect fit and length. Will buy again
The rich black colour is perfect for work. I don't expect them to fade much, but time will tell. Leg length seems a bit shorter than usual for LTS 34" jean, but not so short that they won't work for me. The waist on these jeans is very small in my usual size (CAN 8). As with most of my LTS jeans, the button is placed in the stretchy waistband and it pulls and makes the zipper visible (and a bit wonky). I almost always have to cover the button/zip of LTS pants with my shirt.
The leg portion is too wide (below the knee). The colour of the denim is pretty and the cloth is soft and pleasing.
Zipper is too short, hard to pull on.
Zipper is too short, hard to pull on.
Black as night. Perfect jeans to wear to meetings and dressy casual!
I don't know.....still haven't received them.
Love the jeans just a shame LTS no longer do a 35in leg. Puts me off buying anymore as they are 1 inch too short and I can only wear them inside boots
Had to return so tight. Inconsistent sizing.
Zie boven
The fit and feel is fantastic, so comfy to wear.
Great fit for my small waste. Good stretch and comfortable to wear
Would recommend, but get size bigger. Waist is tiny! And I have a small one.
I have bought jeans from you for years and they do vary a bit in size but these were far too small in the waist in a 14 and a 16....im usually OK with 14 and possibly a 12. very disappointed as now I wonder where I can get jeans that will fit and are long enough if LTS are no good. I was pleased however that you are using a new fabric which has reprieve... a percentage reuse component.
I really love these jeans. They fit perfectly! I wear a uniform to school so to get comfy afterschool, I put these jeans on instead of my sweatpants.
The ad says high rise, but it sits below my waist. Washed twice and dye still bleeds.
The rise could have been longer.
Great fit and sizing options. I am naturally high waisted and finding pants that fit difficult. This is my 3rd or 4th pair of these jeans. Never disappointed with them. When washed turned inside-out, colour does not fade.
A little on the small size but okay. Would have preferred 35" length but, unfortunately LTS don't seem to do this size anymore.
The waist seems rather small for a size 14 However the thigh section is very baggy These jeans just did not suit my shape at all which is why I returned them
Really pleased with these. Fit perfectly and have enough give for bending/sitting/crouching. Comfortable and come all the way up to my waist. Thank you LTS!
Had to return these jeans, the quality was very poor, no stretch in them at all, and the fit was nothing like it should be, way too small for a size 14. I wish LTS would be consistent in the manufacture of their jeans. Every so often they get it right and are just perfect, but then if I want to order a second pair at a later date they've changed the style/fit/ quality.
These jeans are a perfect fit and soooooo comfortable, I love them. And the best part is that they're made from recycled plastic but you'd never know. Fabulous.
They were the tightest of all the size 10 I bought, but with the stretch and given time they'll relax. No regrets!
Nicely proportioned jeans made from a comfortable fabric with lots of "give." Legs are a bit wide, especially from the knee down; given today's skinny jeans look, these seem a bit like your grandmother's jeans.
These were nearly 3ins shorter round the waist than previous jeans bought from LTS. They also smell strange. Really disappointed overall with the quality and returned them immediately.
ordered usual size 14 but on these jeans waist very small and generally small fitting. had to send back... going to try size 16. liked idea of using recycled materials in jean material.
This product stinks! Literally! It smells like black bin liners on a hot day. And if you get caught in the rain it smells even worse. I am really disappointed.
Definitely slim fit but are ok. Very comfy
Although the fit is a tad baggy in the front thigh area, they fit well everywhere else and are a great length.
Although the fit is a tad baggy in the front thigh area, they fit well everywhere else and are a great length.
These jeans fit perfect all over except the waist which was too small. If i order one size up everywhere else will be too big. Sad to send them back.
A good addition to my selection of LTS jeans! If anything they are slightly tighter than the last pair I ordered but not so much that I needed to order a larger size. The leg length is just right.
I am such a fan of an LTS straight leg jean. They are so flattering on, these ones are the perfect ratio of stretch to shape. I particularly like the dark shade I have gone for, perfect for winter, though as with all dark dye and black jeans they run a fraction tighter fitting than their lightwash counterparts (still true to size, however).
Een heerlijke broek
What happened to the LTS sizing? I have been wearing size 12 jeans for the last few years. I have not put on any weight, and these jeans size 12 came up too small. Not only will I have to spend money to return them, I don't know what size will be correct, 14? 16? Very disapponted with LTS that they can't maintain consistant sizing.
The colour is a little used and dirty looking so I wouldn't wear these out much. Also I should mention that a stray pair of unordered jeans was also included in the package. I have returned them as they weren't my size or colour sadly!
These jeans fit me in a size 10 very well. The waist was a little too high for my taste and the legs were a little too wide at the ankle to my liking.
I bought a six. The waist was entirely too small for the cut of pant. The legs were roomy and the waist was too small.
I love the look and fit of these jeans. I ordered a size smaller than what I thought I needed (ordered us14 rather than 16) and planned to lose a bit of weight before I wore them, but they fit nice. So they probably run a bit bigger than other brands. The length 36" was perfect for me. Love the vintage color. Love higher waist as low waisted jeans don't stay up on my hips. Look forward to seeing how they wear over time. Rather thin material, but what I expect from jeans with some stretch.
Very disappointing with size. Not sure what to do any longer re shopping at lts
Being from Canada, just wish it didn't take so long for my order to arrive.
Being from Canada, I just wish I didn't have to wait as long for my order to arrive (10 business days)
I love these jeans. Great fit, right amount of stretch, and the color is perfect to dress up a bit for work or down for the weekend. I just ordered a second pair.
Bought jeans in my size EU44 as I have already two older jeans that size which fit perfectly. Waist was a size EU40 so I had to return the jeans. I thought mistakes can happen and ordered another pair. Same thing, had to return the jeans. Very disappointing as I was very happy with LTS before.
A little bigger than normal but okay
I think these jeans are very comfy. They don't have so much stretch as my other LTS jeans and seem to stay up, whereas the others start slipping down which is embarrassing and uncomfortable! The fit is a tight 16. The colour is great.
I had to very reluctantly return these jeans as despite them being a direct replacement for the LTS jeans I have (same leg length, size and design number on the label), these jeans were much longer than my originals. I'm disappointed and frustrated by the lack of consistency.
Will probably return since I should of ordered mid rise. Problem ordering on line is I am never sure what the last jeans I ordered were. There is no consistent order number on older jeans.
I've been looking for a replacement of the wonderful boot cut London Jean that LTS did a few years back and this is the closest to date. Great length, great fit with a bit of stretch. They sit on the waist so not too high as I was a bit worried about this aspect of the jean. Great vintage wash too. I have already bought a second pair and this will now become my staple go to jeans. I think £60 is too steep as the old jeans were £50 but I've purchased with discounts so I'm happy overall.
Seems ok Use of recycled textile irrelevant Waiting to see how they go through wash - dye leakage? I have not enjoyed the process of purchasing on line - I would like to go to a shop.
I ordered 3 different coloured jeans of the same style and size. The gray were true fit, the black tighter and the dark blue very tight. I don't understand how the same style and size can be 3 different fits.
I ordered 3 different coloured jeans of the same style and size. The gray were true fit, the black tighter and the dark blue very tight. I don't understand how the same style and size can be 3 different fits.
I ordered 3 different coloured jeans of the same style and size. The gray were true fit, the black tighter and the dark blue very tight. I don't understand how the same style and size can be 3 different fits.
These pants are great. I love the fit, and they have just the right amount of stretch. I like the redesign of the back pockets, but they are still large enough to hold my phone if needed. The straight leg style has a "slim fit" that is flattering without being tight. I will be ordering other colors.
Should have got mid rise, not high but needed them in a hurry. Went to Chiltern st to buy and therefor try on but it had closed! No one told me (on mailing list for years and years) Ordered express delivery on a Thursday afternoon, they came Monday afternoon. Not express. To be fair, the express charge was waived as they were so late but it meant I had no chance to try them so ended up with wrong fit. Definitely won't be buying so much from LTS now shop has closed. Very sad.
Happy with purchase
Nice to have high waisted back in fashion for us "oldies" but mus the real jeans that were Canadian made for tall girl years back Fit is good Waist is slimmer than las similar pair but fit me ok Long might have to take up a bit after a wash not sure how much they will shrink Bought when reduced $25.00 CAD
Great fit comfortably excellent
Great purchase recommend these jeans they go with anything great after washing excellent fit bought a few pairs
Fit and length are just right!
Love the jean, glad LTS is again offering high rise jeans. Runs a bit small, so ordered up one size to a 16 when I usually wear a 14, and the 16 fits perfectly. LTS your sizes of about the last year seem to run small in pants.
Love these jeans. Such a good colour. I am delighted!
Love the cream ones. Love that they are long enough to wear with heels. Yay🎉
I find it hard to get jeans that come up high, and fit everywhere else. These jeans do it all.
I am larger size as well as long legged, want a normal rise and these are perfect. Stretchy, comfort.
These jeans are really comfortable, look good and are a lovely fit. They're stretchy which adds to their comfort and the high rise means they don't cut in where they shouldn't. Would really recommend them.
Leg size excellent but waist slightly on the tight side but will encourage me to lose a couple of pounds :)
They are very comfortable and make you feel secure
These pants are a super fit while being a soft and welcome different colour to usual. Great for Autumn outings paired with an LTS striped top.
The inseam should have been 38 inches but I measured them and they were 35 inches. Unacceptable.
Great fit everywhere except the waist, which was much too tight - clearly I'll have to stick with the medium rise, which fits me perfectly. I love the rinsewash colour, but this is not available in the medium rise, unfortunately.
The legs were a lot tighter than I had anticipated, but were comfortable to wear. Good quality material. Well made.
This is the best pair I have bought for a while. I was initially concerned that size was out but not so. A white recently purchased was of thin fabric and poorly stitched - disappointing form a company that normally has high quality. I am still waiting for a refund for a pair returned because sizing was out. Like to see more natural fabrics in shirts - a lot of synthetic. Like the Largerfield brand. Bought shoes recently (first time online and they were good. On the whole happy.
These jeans fit me well on the waist but the leg fit is weird. Around the thigh and knee the fabric is bunched and I would not be happy wearing these. I have average legs but cannot see what figure shape would look good in these. They are being returned for a refund. Such a shame as I love the black high waisted jeans I bought last year.
I tend to buy a size 8 at LTS though I'm a 10 elsewhere. I bought an 8 in these and they fit snugly. Very smart jeans, suitable for work.
I am still wearing some cord trousers in size 14 that must be 15 years old, so I am greatly frustrated that the new size 14 trousers do not fit me.
Returning...just really didn't like them for me.
I liked the jeans a lot. Good fit- right size, right length. I wear 14 or 16, but bought the 16. Perfect fit.
The leg fit was good and comfortable, but then the waistband was suddenly too tight. This is not a problem I usually have with LTS jeans, in fact usually the reverse, the waistband is too loose, but as with many LTS clothes, the size consistency (both between and within items) just wasn't there. Plus the yellowish undertone of the dye was not very pleasant.
I feel these are a little baggy. And they seem too long. I always have taken 36" inseam, but these are too long. Maybe because I need a bigger size (due to me getting a fatter belly), they add more to inseam. I like high-rise, but these are next level high rise. They are comfortable and a nice dark blue color.
Liked the jeans, however they were not 34 inches in length & for the cost it was not worth keeping them. I have them packaged & ready to return.
Mooie donkerblauwe jeans met fijne pasvorm. Bruin stiksel binnen zijde been, niet helemaal mijn smaak, verder prima.
Ok, the fabric is kind of fantastic. But other than that, I'm very unhappy with these jeans. They definitely run small at the waist band, and it feels like the rise is just slightly shorter than some other high-waisted LTS jeans. Cue laughable muffin top. But really -- a FOUR INCH ZIPPER?! Really? Is this some ridiculous way to cut costs? Its not flattering and makes the pants strangely awkward to put on. Straight into the back of the closet for these, definitely would not recommend.
Brought two pairs of these for my daughter, she said they were nice & comfy. Unfortunately only after about an hour of wearing the button came off. I think it was just a faulty button as it was bent and the other pair she got were fine.
The delivery by DPD caused problems, and this is not the first time. It was not delivered at home, but at a pickup point without warning me. I was at home all day waiting for the delivery. To go to a pickup point is difficult for me because I sit in a wheelchair. However, I am very happy with the jeans.
Really comfortable and fit perfectly.
I've been waiting for a pair of jeans like these. With the ever changing styles in LTD, my favorites have gone away and there was nothing to replace them...until now. Goodbye faded old jeans that I hung on to for too long. Hello new favorites!
These jeans fit like a glove! Finally jeans with a good rise!
Liked these jeans, but they were a little too tight in the waiste. I returned them & I reordered them in a size 6. Hopefully they will fit better.
These are a perfectly acceptable pair of jeans but I returned them as I preferred the new Everyway Stretch Skinny jeans and bought another pair of them instead
Long legs: tick. Dark indigo: tick. High waist: double tick. But pleeeeeease LTS can you give an alternative for those of us who carry weight on our waist and not hips. I have this issue with all your trousers, but if I size up they are super baggy on the hips. Will persevere and hope they stretch, but I certainly wouldn't pay full price for this cut. Disappointed.
Congratulations to LTS for using recycled material in this product. You can't tell - the material feels like good-quality cotton.
I like the very dark blue denim and the high waist but these come up small and long. LTS sizing does seem a bit variable. Also, I find all LTS jeans too baggy in the thighs and too tight around the waist and top of the top - but that's probably just me.
I have always preferred high rise trousers and these fit the bill perfectly. A good fit around the hips and waist, and ideal length.
These jeans are of high quality and well cut. Only issue is that you have to size up.
I am H shape. The waist stretches to accommodate my shape. Customer service is friendly and knowledgeable.
I ordered the black jeans and the fit is perfect! True to size if you're true to size. Comfortable. I just ordered the dark rinse.
I ordered a size up after reading review & they were too big. I have my normal size on order. Jeans feel great with lots of stretch!
Having tried an 18 which is my usual size, I tried the 20 but again the waist is so small compared to previous high waist jeans from LTS. Returning again.
Text says they haven't changed the fit or sizing but these are much smaller than previous jeans - order multiple sizes!
Love the fit feel great on have ordered another pair
I have always bought jeans and trousers at LTS, and have always worn a size 8 US/40 EU. These jeans are way too tight in my size--very uncomfortable, even though I have lost weight--the last LTS pair I bought (same size, same cut) is actually falling off my hips (which is why I was looking to buy new pairs). I will try ordering them one size up because the line is nice, but I've never had to do that before. Also, please make these without the polyester!! I don't want polyester in my jeans.

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Powers replaces Ricky Thirion, who has been interim group CFO since the departure of James Rigney
Etihad Aviation Group appointed former chief financial officer of US carrier JetBlue as its new finance chief, the airline announced today.
Mark Powers, who has also held senior positions with US airlines Northwest Airlines and Continental Airlines, as well as aircraft engine suppliers GE Aviation, will join Etihad as chief financial officer this month.
The Abu Dhabi airline said Powers will be responsible for the finance function across the Abu Dhabi-based group's five divisions - Etihad Airways, Etihad Airways Engineering, Etihad Airport Services, Hala Group and Airline Equity Partners.
"We are delighted that Mark will be joining the executive leadership team at Etihad Aviation Group," said Tony Douglas, group CEO of Etihad Aviation Group, who officially assumed his role on January 3.
"His corporate finance knowledge of aviation is unrivalled and he is extremely familiar with the challenges and opportunities that face our industry. The Etihad Aviation Group Board believes Mark and the wider finance team will play a pivotal role in helping to guide Etihad onto the next stage of its development," he added.
Etihad said Powers will report directly to Douglas. Ricky Thirion, who has been interim group CFO since former finance chief James Rigney left in July 2017, will resume his position as group treasurer.


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Bowl Food Autumn/Winter 2015/2016.
"....Blistering's spectacular and original cooking served in small tempting portions...."
If guests are moving around, if space is limited, or if people are arriving at different times, a bowl food party is an increasingly popular and fashionable choice. Deliciously seared, chargrilled, smoked and roasted meats, fish, and seasonal vegetarian dishes, keep flowing from the kitchen and our circulated to your guests in our own beautiful individual bowls, or on our mini plates and slates. Waiting staff are constantly on hand to clear up the used crockery and cutlery.
Ask about our biodegradable banana leaf bowls – great for your eco-credentials, eye-catching and no washing up!
Meaty bowls.
Goose breast & confit goose leg, colcannon
with kale and parsnip, hay roast butternut squash, port & cranberry jus.
Pheasant, bacon and wild mushroom casserole
with scallion champ, smoked leeks, green beans and buttered almonds.
Roast venison fillet marinaded in red wine, thyme, orange zest and garlic.
Dauphinoise potatoes, purple sprouting broccoli, sprout tops, chestnuts and sticky red wine jus.
Roast wild mallard
with potato and parsnip stuffing, braised red cabbage with apple and caraway. Plum & sloe gin jus.
Fillet steak
with pastrami rub, deep fried potato skins, crunchy leaf salad, horseradish & bearnaise sauce.
Hay roast gammon, crushed Anya potatoes, baby turnips and char-grilled broccoli
with sweet chilli & confit garlic. Creamy parsley sauce.
Pan roast Guinea Fowl
quinoa & barley broth, cauliflower & red pepper fritters, roast red pepper, chilli and almond sauce.
Confit pork belly spiced
with Ras El Hanout, brown rice pilaff, roast pumpkin and braised Jerusalem artichokes with hazelnut and orange dressing. Burnt red onion ketchup and pomegranate molasses.
Fishy bowls.
Classic fish pie smoked haddock, cod and prawns
with celeriac mash, green beans and purple sprouting broccoli.
Oak smoked and pan fried salmon fillets
butternut squash and saffron risotto, roast kale & fennel, almond and spinach pesto.
Dorset crab croquettes
with a warm salad of fir apple potatoes, green beans, roast red onion and green olives, saffron & garlic aioli.
Prawn and crayfish tagine
with freekah, roast peppers, baby spinach, mint, coriander, yoghurt, sumac and harissa.
Hot smoked mussels
with puy lentils, panchetta, roast kale and sauce mariniere.
Seared scallops and chorizo
with slow roast tomatoes, smashed butter beans and rocket pesto.
Roast fillet of sea bass
with herb butter and wild mushrooms, roast salsify, potato & pumpkin cakes, deep fried parsley and capers.
Goan coconut fish curry
with sea bream and red mullet, brown rice pilaff, roast fennel, green beans, tamarind sauce, pani puri and deep fried curry leaves.
Veggie Bowls
Roast pumpkin and cauliflower cassoulet
with flageolet beans, fried tofu, baby turnips and basil oil.
Roast aubergine and Quorn lasagne
with a rich parmesan & thyme sauce, roast mushroom and beetroot salad with hazelnuts, white balsamic and chervil dressing.
Roast vegetable tagine of peppers, aubergine, pumpkin and swede
with a warm spice and fruit sauce. Cous cous and puy lentils with mint & parsley. Greek yoghurt and sumac.
Goan coconut vegetable curry
with roast cauliflower and fennel, peas and sweet potatoes, brown rice pilaff, paneer cheese, tamarind sauce, pani puri and deep fried curry leaves.
Aubergine, potato and fennel stew
with red wine, thyme and pickled chilli, topped with a goat's cheese gougere (warm goats cheese pastry).
Roast pumpkin gnocchi
with red chard and kale in a roast garlic cream sauce.
Risotto of leeks, sweet potato, and sage
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As opposed to times that were ruled by strict trends, 2016 is a year when anything goes as far as color in the home. Whether they are incorporated through floral fabrics, solids, or any pattern you can imagine, there are a wide range of colors that have been appearing in designer showrooms. Since window treatments such as draperies, roman shades, blinds, and other styles are a key component of any room's décor, it is worth taking a look at two color trends that will be influencing paint colors, furniture options, and home accessories in the year ahead.
Bold, Dramatic Colors
The thought of painting your living or dining room a dramatic shade like black may bring up concerns about these spaces appearing too small or heavy, but bold colors can give your home a glamorous, sophisticated appeal particularly when they are paired with metallic elements. Dark green, navy, and black are saturated colors that lend a rich and luxurious look to rooms of any size. For smaller areas such as bathrooms and entryways, they can help to create a highly polished feel, and in larger spaces, they can be quite dramatic, providing a backdrop to the other elements in your room. Drapery systems, shades, and blinds in fabrics that incorporate these hues are bold choices that can frame beautiful views and complete the look of the room, while neutral choices and fabrics that include metallic shades can provide a nice contrast to other room elements. Shades of silver and bronze are popular right now as accents.
With so much complexity to white, there are numerous shades of the color and ways it can be used in home design. Paired with other soft neutrals, white can lend a natural glow to rooms. When multiple shades are used in the same space, the subtle differences between them can enhance the sophistication of the space, particularly when various textures are incorporated through furniture, rugs, and fabrics that are used for window treatments. Inspiration for various shades of white to consider can be found in marble hues, sandy beaches, and other natural elements.
When white is used in conjunction with bolder colors, it can provide a striking contrast to other elements in the room. Whether white is used on woodwork in a room that is painted with a richly saturated color or used on windows to draw attention to architectural elements, it has the ability to frame views and other elements in a room.
Curtains, shades, and blinds that are crafted from fabric in shades of white allow sunlight to pass through easily, brightening spaces and allowing them to benefit from a natural glow. The type of light exposure received by a room will affect the appearance of white, with light coming from the south and west being warm, and light coming from the north and east tending to be cooler.
Bold, dramatic colors and white are two of the color trends that will be influencing interior design in 2016, but this is a year in which anything goes. The most important consideration when selecting fabric and styles for your window treatments are to make choices that reflect what appeals most to you.
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I have always been pretty good with reading maps. As kid I loved going for drives in the car, always looking out the window, searching for landmarks, watching where we were going. The road network is fascinating, where roads were built and where old roads used to be, and Brisbane, where I grew up and still live is a great place for someone with this interest. In the early days the city (country town) was not planned. In a lot of the older areas the main roads would wind along ridges, side streets dive down into gullies. The houses on the ridge roads would be hanging on to the bitumen, their structure supported by tall posts at the rear. The only way to find your way through the maze of streets was to use the refidex (street directory for the non-Queenslanders). I loved this book; I would read it in my spare time. The refidex would take me on adventures. I would open up a random page and try to find my way home. Oh, my misspent youth.
Into my early teens, my parents decided that for annual holidays they wanted to travel. I'm not talking about trips to Europe, Asia or a Pacific Island cruise, they would take my younger sister and I on long driving trips to new and exciting places in Australia. So we would head off to Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and many places in between and I would have ownership of the maps. I would look at the maps; calculate times of arrival to different places. Dad was so confident in my map reading skills that I was given the responsibility to navigate us through the towns and cities to wherever we were staying.
When I obtained my drivers licence I became both driver and navigator. No good trying to read while driving so I would memorise the directions to get anywhere new. Most times I would remember the directions, but if not I would generally be close, I have a good sense of direction. My friends would call me, Mr. Refidex. I would be driving somewhere, and friends or family would ask if I knew where we were. I would never say lost, just that I'd never been here before and that the road has got to end up somewhere, "People call me Mr.Refidex", I would say confidently and I would find my way out. This was all before the days of GPS, in-car navigation and mobile phones.
Now, we have in-car satellite navigation, and phones with map applications. The world is going paperless, no need for a refidex or hardcopy map. And what I love most about in-car navigation are the ridiculous routes they want to take you. It's often a battle between me and the machine to find the quickest route. I would never trust one of them and always have a good laugh when you see news reports of people bogged or stranded in places they should never have been driving. "The TomTom told me to keep following the road". Really? Was it when the water was coming over the bonnet that you realised something was wrong? Maybe I'm too harsh, it's easy to criticise when you are Mr. Refidex.
Recently I was driving from Brisbane to Gladstone. This is a straight forward drive, basically follow the highway and turn off when you get near Gladstone. About a 6 hour drive so I thought I'd put on the navigation, keep track of time taken and distance to travel. It had been a fair few years since I had travelled this road, a few changes, upgrades and some roadworks still in progress. After driving for about 2 hours driving, Sandy told to make a left turn. Sandy is the voice of the in-car navigation, and being at a weak moment I obeyed. As I turned I knew I was on the wrong road, but the adventure kicked in, I wonder where this goes?
This is great no traffic, good road, still on a highway, but not the one I should be on, so I kept following it. Sandy tells me to turn off this highway onto another road; it's not as good but still safe to travel the speed limit. Nature called so made a stop and before I got on the road again I thought I would check the map. Tried to zoom out on the in-car sat nav to gain an overview of where I was, impossible, I can't even make out where I am. Ok, I can use google maps on the phone, damn, no signal. So I set off again following the directions of Sandy. A few kilometres down the road Sandy says to turn left. My brain tells me this is wrong, going straight appears to be heading back to the highway I need. Instead I turn left trusting Sandy. What does she know, what am I missing? Have I totally lost that sense of direction I had?
It wasn't long before the road began to narrow. A strip of bitumen only wide enough for one vehicle, having to put one wheel off for any on-coming traffic. Then the bitumen gave way to a corrugated dirt road. Signs advised to look out for cattle as the surrounding farmlands were unfenced. But it was the kangaroos I had to be alert to. Why do they insist on just standing there beside the road waiting for you to get really close and then hop across in front of you? Sandy, where are you taking me? Then a couple of creek crossings, thank goodness there hasn't been rain recently. After about 20 minutes the road improved, things were looking up. Once again, I am asked to change direction. I'd had enough. Sandy was not getting her way, so this time I decided to keep going the way I thought was back to the highway. Sandy didn't like this and repeated asked me to turn around. This won't last long. She'll recalculate the route soon. After about 15 minutes I had to turn Sandy off. I did find the highway, probably wasted around 45 minutes on my little adventure and while I didn't end up bogged or stranded without petrol, why did I trust her? Is it her calm voice lulling me into a false sense of security? She never panics, even when there is water coming over the bonnet of your car.
I did make it to Gladstone. It's a very interesting industrial port city with lots of photo opportunities. I have placed some of my better images in my Gladstone gallery.


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More Anglo-Jewish Leading Cases
In a lecture which I gave to the Society in 1941, on leading cases concerning Jews in the English Courts,2 I pointed out two classes of suits which were to be distinguished. The one concerns steps in the civil and political emancipation : the other the recognition or rejection in the Courts of the Jewish law of family relations, and the relation of Jews to the established Christian religion. That lecture, published in the Transactions of the Society, dealt with the second class of decisions. I have been asked to supplement it by an account of some cases of the first class. They seem to me, as I read them, dead and lacking human interest now that their work is done. So I have summarized a few other reports, of criminal, and therefore more human, cases which were related indirectly to the long struggle for emancipation. Let me start withBecome a member to read the full article
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- William Wollaston (1659-1724): English Deist and Rabbinic Scholar
- A Hebrew Elegy on the York Martyrs of 1190
- The Case of Dr. Lopez
- The Case of Dr. Lopez
- More Anglo-Jewish Leading Cases
- Grace Aguilar : A Centenary Tribute
- Jewish Residents in Eighteenth-century Twickenham
- Sir Edward Brampton: AN ANGLO-JEWISH ADVENTURER DURING THE WARS OF THE ROSES
- Sir Henry Finch (1558-1625) and the first english advocates of the restoration of the jews to palestine
- Maimonides and England
- Jewish Finance in Thirteenth-century England
- The Strayings of Paul Isaiah in England, 1651-1656
- The Non-Christian Oath in English Law
- The Damascus Affair-1840
- Solomon ben Joseph Buzaglo
- Church and Synagogue in the Middle Ages
- Levi Barent Cohen and some of his descendants
- War and Jewish History
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HBO Documentary Films Acquires Rights to 'The Union'
HBO Documentary Films announced on Monday the acquisition
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from Vinyl Films. The film will debut on HBO in Jan. 2012.
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The Tipografia Alimentare was immediately successful as soon as it opened (quite recently). It is near the Naviglio della Martesana, a canal to the north of Milan that is loved by locals but unknown by tourists as it is far from the usual tourist areas. It has simple but really high quality dishes (providers are carefully selected) and a really good quality/price ratio.
The location is quite unusual: it used to be a post office, and it still has a sort of rough, industrial look, with wooden tables, basic chairs and shelves on the wall, but this only adds a genuine touch to the place that really makes it different from the gentrified cafes of the city center.
I've been to Tipografia Alimentare quite a few times by now, and it is always full of very different people: families with children, young couples, runners (the Naviglio della Martesana is ideal for this activity), bikers and locals of any age. I love the croissant and the cappuccino but if you go for the aperitivo I really suggest you get a tagliere di formaggi (cheese course) to try local products that you can't find at the grocery store.


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As part of her book tour for Supernatural Freak, I have author Louisa Klein here today with an interview. I also have an ebook giveaway of her book.
Which of your characters is your favourite?
Definitely James Turner, a talented and powerful British wizard who collaborates with Robyn, the main character. At first, he wasn't supposed to be in my book, but he came nevertheless, totally uninvited, with those blue eyes and that scruffy charm of his. I was clueless about his role in the story but then, getting to know him better, I decided that he had to be Robyn's closest friend and her love interest because, let's face it: he's great. I so wish he was based on a real person, but unfortunately he's not, I have never met anybody like him. He knows no compromise; he would go through a wall to do what he thinks it's right. He's no diplomat and proud of it, he jeopardized his career to keep his conscience intact, refusing to be a hypocrite, refusing to hurt anybody in exchange for power and wealth. Physically speaking, he's based on Hugh Laurie. In fact, you just imagine him as a Hugh Laurie in his early forties (when he started House) and you pretty much have got James' appearance. In fact, I called him 'James' only because Laurie's first name is actually 'James' and not Hugh, although I read no one has ever used his first name, not even his parents.
Did you base any of the characters on real people?
One is not 'based' but it's the exact same person: my wonderful, fluffy and scruffy dog Martino. I rescued him 7 years ago from a terrible place where he had been, among other things, shot in the chest by some bastard, just like that, for simple fun. He has 53 pellets in his lungs which cannot be removed and therefore he's chronically ill. But the amazing thing is that, in spite of his terrible experience, he stayed sweet and affectionate and, unless he's feeling really poorly, he always has a smile on his face! I put it in the novel, so to make him immortal. He's not going to live long, because of his lungs so I thought, why not put him in my book? If only one person will read it in 50 years, my dog will be, somehow, still alive.
Do you write your book from page 1 to the end, or do you jump around?
I jump around. A lot. It keeps things exciting for me and it's good fun. I outline a little, although I'm not a big fun of outlines. I'm afraid I'm a reckless rebel through and through!;)
Do you keep track or write reviews for books you read?
Of course I do! In fact, I look forward to them! Feedback from readers and bloggers is massively important to me, I do think it's indispensable to become a better story-teller.
What books have influenced your writing?
I am a confessed bookworm and read a lot, especially since and I am lucky enough to be able to read in 4 different languages, so I can enjoy the story straight from the horse mouth, as they say, without the filter of a translation. Strictly speaking, my writing is more inspired by TV series such as "Buffy The Vampire Slayer", "Supernatural" and "Once Upon a Time". From said series I have learned (hopefully!) to dose the pace of the story and to write funny, effective dialogues. That said, my favourite writers are, among others, J.K Rowling, Tolkien, Oscar Wilde, Wodehouse, Goethe, all the great European Classics, such as Balzac, Molière, Shakespeare, Dante. They are all great masters and all have something to teach to modest storytellers like me. I was also a big fan of the Latin classics as a teenager, I do believe I have learned a thing or two about plot building from the first two fantasy novels ever written: "The Satyricon" by Petronius and "The Metamorphoses" by, the latter being the only Latin novel that has survived in its entirety. It relates the adventures of one Lucius, who experiments with magic and is accidentally turned into a donkey. Totally gripping and hilarious. I also owe Michael Ende a lot: "The Neverending Story" is the first book I read in German, when I was eight and it will be forever tattooed on my heart!
About Louisa Klein
Links: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads
Louisa Klein is 25, lives in the UK but was born in Germany and brought up in Southern Europe by a German dad and an Italian and French mum, which made her a little confused at first. She has a degree in Medieval Studies and a postgraduate one in Marketing. She's been working in publishing on and off since she was 17 and during the day she is a freelancer and an Urban Fantasy writer. At night, she puts on a mask and fights British crime. She gets very little sleep.
Supernatural Freak by Louisa Klein
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When paranormal expert Robyn Wise is offered an outrageous sum of money to cure a boy who is turning into a dead tree, she's very sceptical. A politician ready to pay that much to make his son stop growing branches instead of hair? Come on! She's more likely to be abducted by aliens. This is a trap. Or much worse. And, of course, it's much worse.
The child is turning into a dark portal, created by a powerful entity determined to absorb Fairyland's power. This means that not only queen Titania and her court are in danger, but the very balance of the magic fluxes.
Robyn'd rather stick a pencil in her own eye but. to learn how to destroy the portal, she has to sneak into the Wizardry Council, a place full of wizards who are hiding something—though it's certainly not their dislike of her.
There, she discovers a terrible secret that could help to overthrow Fairyland's enemies for good, but puts her in the midst of an ancient and deadly war, and not as a bystander, but as the main target.
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Great interview! I have a tiny little crush on Hugh Laurie too, so it wouldn't hurt to imagine him as the scruffy hero of a story. 🙂 It's a little scary that I love all of Louisa's influences too – although I can vouch for being a strictly Wisconsin born and bred person, no exotic European locales in my history.
The book sounds wonderful – thank you so much for the opportunity to win it!


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Winter is right in our doorstep well at least for the Southern Hemisphere that is. The weather is transitioning the sun is setting quicker making it impossible to take blog photos which is the one thing I'm dreading about winter. I thought I would share some of my Winter fashion picks which you guys so that you can get a feel for what pieces I like to wear during these colder months.
I'm a big fan of winter and spend most of my Winter days snuggled up in bed with pj's when I'm not at work that is. Working during winter is probably the worst, having to sit at an office while it's pouring down and all you can think about it being in bed with an electric blanket. As you guys have noticed I'm not big on fashion but I do like clothes as the next girl seeing that I have pretty much gained two sizes I have been trying to buy some new clothes slowly that is. Here are some of my Winter essentials I will be wearing a lot of this season all of these can be found at Mr Price.
What do you guys love wearing during the Winter season as you can tell I am big on deep red's like maroon during Winter as well as plenty of black its really flattering and suits just about everyone.


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Basic Attention Token (BAT) is aiming to completely revolutionize the way digital advertising is done. Currently, advertisers, publishers and users are being screwed when it comes to digital advertising. Users pay more data fees. Consequently, They use more battery life. Also, they are exposed to malware and have their privacy violated routinely.
Advertisers end up wasting money on poor targeting because of the lack of quality information. Subsequently, Publishers have to deal with fraud and companies like Google and Facebook dominating ad revenue. BAT plan to change all that.
Basic Attention Token- The Concept.
Basic Attention Token aims to improve the efficiency of digital advertising with their token using the Ethereum blockchain.
BAT token is to be used in exchange for advertising services and other attention based services on the BAT platform. Furthermore, it's all focused around the user's attention.
You might be thinking "how does creating a token on the Blockchain change anything?". Quite simply, their plan of attack is two-pronged.
Firstly, the token is utilized as a way to reward users, publishers, and advertisers allowing them to use the tokens for digital advertising services. Then comes the Brave browser.
Brave Browser.
The Brave browser is in my opinion nothing short of genius. Above all, it is an open source browser that better monitors user attention and their interests. Also, It monitors the attention and interests of the user in real time.
As a result, it gives the users a better more relevant advertising experience. It also rewards them for the ads they watch. And it gives publishers and advertisers a much better-targeted audience. Effectively tailor made to find the right users for their content using the companies algorithms.
Users can use the BAT's awarded for premium content or to support their favorite sites. Publishers receive the lions share as revenue and reward advertisers who also bring users to the party.
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By Samantha Bergeson
Special to the Almanac
Woodside High School and Menlo-Atherton High School are among the high schools competing in what's being billed as the first annual "High School Dance Off and Concert" at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City.
The host is Tyler MacNiven, who, with his partner BJ Averell, won TV's "The Amazing Race" and $1 million in 2006. Tyler is the son of Jamis MacNiven, owner of Buck's of Woodside restaurant.
Each dance performance will be three to seven minutes long. Following the Dance Off, there will be a concert, starting at 9:30 p.m., by Woodside High School alums' Tempting Fate pop and metal band.
The judging panel includes Camille Oliver-Salmon, founder of Brisbane Dance Workshop, and Daniel Andrade, Cheryl Burke Studio instructor. Scores will be based on performance, originality, costume, and sportsmanship, said High School Dance Off spokeswoman Ginger Mozetti.
General admission is $15 if purchased in advance, or $18 at the door. Proceeds will benefit Companions for the Soul, a nonprofit organization that provides free animal-assistance therapy for senior facilities.
Fox Theatre is located on 2223 Broadway near Middlefield Road in downtown Redwood City.
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That brings up another insight...well, more of a resignation. I used to have nice clothes AND grubby clothes. Now all the nice clothes have graduated. If I ever need to look nice again I'll go shopping.
I've also learned that trying to be the "funny daddy" was a mistake. I feigned a dramatic reaction when one of the boys jumped out from behind the slide and yelled "BOO!" Now an encore performance is demanded of me every twenty seconds. "We scawed you scawedy cat!! HAHAHAHAHA". For the record I wasn't at all scared. Also I totally could see his feet when he was hiding. Lame.
At today's post school debriefing I picked up a few more pointers about sharing, positive reinforcement, and something something listening and stuff. Then the teacher gave us an assignment that threw me for a loop and made me question my pedagogical strategies.
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MIPS Scoring for PT/OT/ST in 2019
PTs, OTs and SLPs who participate in MIPS in 2019 (the "performance year") will be subject to a payment adjustment to their Medicare Part B reimbursement in 2021 (the "payment year"). This payment adjustment can be positive, negative or neutral based on the individual clinician's or group's performance in the program.
For the 2021 payment year, the MIPS Performance Threshold is 30 points (out of 100). Individual clinicians and groups who achieve 30 total points will receive a neutral payment adjustment, below 30 receive a negative adjustment (penalty) and above 30 a positive one (incentive). Payment adjustments in 2021 can be as much as + or – 7%. (NOTE: Payment adjustments are "budget neutral," meaning the incentive pool is equal to the penalty pool. Incentives are earned by eligible clinicians/groups based on performance relative to those who receive penalties for substandard performance.)
The eligible clinician's or group's performance in the Quality and Improvement Activities categories will be weighted and added together to determine the total performance score out of 100. Having a general understanding of scoring in both categories will help clinicians make informed decisions about MIPS participation, measure selection and process implementation.
Quality Measures for MIPS in 2019 will receive 1 to 10 points per measure, known as "measure achievement points."
Each Quality Measure falls into 1 of 3 categories for scoring purposes:
- The measure meets data completeness criteria (reported on at least 60% of all eligible patients), has a benchmark and the volume of cases is sufficient (> 20 cases for most measures)
- These measures receive 3 – 10 points based on performance compared to the benchmark
- The measure meets data completeness criteria, but either 1) does not have a benchmark, and/or 2) the volume of cases is insufficient (≤ 20 cases)
- These measures receive 3 points
- The measure does not meet data completeness criteria
- These measures receive 1 point, except for small practices (≤ 15 eligible clinicians) which continue to receive 3 points
Benchmarks for 2019 are established using 2017 MIPS performance data. Since PTs, OTs and SLPs were not eligible to participate in MIPS in 2017, several "therapy-only" measures do not have determined benchmarks, while measures that apply to many different clinicians (i.e., MDs, NPs, etc.) do have established benchmarks. Performance for each measure with a benchmark is broken down into deciles (10 equally sized groups), with each decile assigned a value between 3 and 10. For example with a non-inverse measure (better performance equals higher score), individual clinicians/groups who receive a score within the 1st or 2nd decile will receive 3 points; those within the 3rd decile will receive a score between 3 and 3.9; those in the 4th decile will receive a score between 4 and 4.9; etc.
"Topped Out" measures may be capped at 7 points. A topped out measure is one where performance is consistently high across providers such that meaningful distinctions and improvement in performance can no longer be made. In other words, almost everyone who submits a topped out measure does so successfully, with little to no room for further improvement.
CMS has published information on benchmarks and topped out measures for 2019 in the Quality Payment Program Resource Library.
- Topped out measures for PT/OT/ST in 2019 with a 7-point cap include:
- 130 – Claims/Registry
- 131 – Claims only
- 154 – Claims/Registry
- 155 – Claims/Registry
- 181 – Claims only
- 182 – Claims only
- Measures with no benchmark (scored at 3 points):
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- FOTO measures 217-223
- 226 – Claims/Registry
The maximum number of achievement quality points a PT, OT or SLP may be awarded is 60 (i.e., 6 measures, each with maximum score of 10), whether reporting individually or as a group.
If an individual clinician or group submits fewer than 6 measures, they will be subject to the Eligibility Measure Applicability (EMA) Process. CMS uses EMA to determine if there are additional applicable measures that could be reported.
- If CMS finds no additional applicable measures, the clinician/group will not be held accountable for not submitting them, and the number of maximum points will be lowered for the Quality category (e.g., 50 points maximum for 5 available measures vs. 60).
- If, however, CMS determines that additional clinical-related measures could have been submitted, the maximum number of points will remain 60.
If an individual or group submits more than 6 measures, CMS will use the "top 6" (i.e., the 6 measures with the highest individual scores) to determined the overall quality score.
The quality achievement points per measure are added together and then divided by the maximum number of quality points (i.e., 60) to get the quality performance percentage. This number is then multiplied by the category weight, 85% for PT/OT/ST in 2019, to obtain the total quality point contribution toward the final MIPS score.
A PT participating as an individual clinician reports 6 MIPS quality measures over the course of calendar year 2019 via a Qualified Registry, meeting both the data completeness (≥ 60% of all eligible patients, regardless of payer) and minimum case requirements (> 20 cases per measure):
|Max Quality Performance Score per Measure
|Clinician's Achievement Points per Measure
|130 – Current Medications
|7 (topped out with cap)
|131 – Pain
|154 – Falls Risk Assessment
|7 (topped out with cap)
|155 – Falls Plan of Care
|7 (topped out with cap)
|218 – FOTO Hip PROM
|3 (no benchmark)
The PT in this example achieved 33.3 total points. This number is divided by the maximum achievement quality points for a PT with 6 measures available (i.e., 60) to obtain the Quality Performance Percent Score:
33.3 / 60 = 55.5%
The Quality Performance Percent Score is calculated based on the maximum number of points that an individual PT, OT or SLP clinician or group could achieve – i.e., 60 points. It is not based on the maximum number of points available for the selected measures, 44 in this example due to capped, topped out measures and a measure with no benchmark. Quality measure selection should be done carefully, considering the patient population, available measures per discipline, the reporting process (some measures are more cumbersome to capture and calculate than others), and the maximum number of points available per measure.
This quality percent score is then multiplied by the category weight to obtain the total quality point contribution toward the PT's final MIPS score:
55.5% x 85% = 47.1 points
There are "bonus points" available in the quality category. Bonus points may be awarded for the following:
- Small practices – 6 bonus points will be added to the numerator of the Quality performance category for small practices (≤ 15 eligible clinicians)
- Improvement scoring – Improving quality score from one year to the next (NOTE: PTs, OTs, SLPs are not eligible for this in 2019 because they did not participate in MIPS in 2018)
- End-to-end bonus – 1 point per quality measure for reporting quality data directly from CEHRT without any manual manipulation (NOTE: Therapy-specific EMRs do not qualify as a CEHRT and therefore, this bonus is not applicable to most PTs, OTs, and SLPs.)
- Submitting additional outcome/high priority measures – 1 point for each additional high priority measure, 2 points for each additional outcome measure that meet data completeness and case volume requirements (NOTE: PTs and OTs who successfully report more than 6 measures and select high priority or outcomes measures (more than one FOTO measure) as their "extra" measures, would be eligible for this bonus.)
Improvement Activities
Improvement Activities are designated by CMS as either high- or medium-weighted activities. High-weighted activities are worth 20 points; medium-weighted are worth 10 points.
To receive the maximum score in this category, eligible clinicians or groups must report activities totaling 40 points: 2 high-weighted OR 1 high- and 2 medium-weighted OR 4 medium-weighted activities. Small practices (≤ 15 eligible clinicians) receive "double points" per activity and can achieve the requisite 40 points via 1 high-weighted activity or 2 medium-weighted activities.
These activities must be completed for 90 consecutive days during the performance period (i.e., calendar year 2019). The individual clinician or group must attest to completing the selected activities by submitting the attestation directly to CMS through a Qualified Registry or Qualified Clinical Data Registry with this capability or logging in to the Quality Payment Program website and attesting to activity completion. If participating as a group, one individual can log in and attest on behalf of the group.
A complete list of available Improvement Activities can be found in the Resource Center on the CMS QPP website. There are more than 100 activities to choose from, many of which are applicable to therapy providers.
Scoring is determined by dividing the total earned points for completed activities by 40 (the maximum points allows), and then multiplying by the category weight, 15%.
A PT attests to completing 30 points-worth of improvement activities during 2019. This adds 11.2 points to the total MIPS score:
30 / 40 = 75%, and then 75% x 15% = 11.2 points
Final MIPS Score
An individual clinician's or group's final MIPS score (between 0 and 100) is determined by adding the scores of the applicable categories together (Quality and Improvement Activities for PT/OT/ST).
In the PT example provided:
47.1 + 11.2 = 58.3 points
Since the Performance Threshold for the 2021 payment year is 30 points, this clinician would receive a positive payment adjustment (exact percentage to be determined) to all of the Medicare Part B services he/she bills in 2021.
With the 2019 performance year now underway, eligible clinicians and groups who will participate in MIPS should begin collecting Quality measure data and determining which Improvement Activities they will implement in the coming year to ensure the performance threshold is exceeded.
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The mayor of a small Peruvian town is concerned mineral levels in the village water supply could lead to an increase in homosexuality among residents.
José Benítez, the mayor of Huarmey, a coastal town in the Ancash Region of Peru, made the bizarre comment recently at the launch of a local project designed to increase access to water.
Huarmey is famous for its abundant shrimp and long beaches, but the mayor has become concerned it may gain a different sort of reputation due to high levels of strontium in the tap water, LGBT Asylum News reports.
The mineral, he claimed, reduces male hormones thus causing an increase in homosexuality among the population. The water comes from Tabalosos, a neighboring town that in 2000, a Lima-based television station infamously said was inhabited by 14,000 exclusively-gay men.
"Unfortunately strontium reduces male hormones and suddenly we'll be as Tabalosos, as other towns, where the percentages are increasing of homosexuality," Benitez is quoted as saying. "Young people have low self-esteem by this stigma."
Dr. Robert Castro Rodriguez, dean of the College of Pharmaceutical Chemistry of Lima, quickly dismissed Benitez's claims, telling Peruvian radio that large amounts of strontium in the body eventually lead to bone cancer, anemia and cardiovascular complications –- but not homosexuality.
Strontium is a natural occurring mineral so chemically similar to calcium that the human body absorbs it into the bone as if it were calcium. Stable forms of strontium might not pose a significant health threat — in fact, may be beneficial, however naturally occurring strontium can also be radioactive leading to various bone disorders and diseases, including bone cancer, according to various studies.
One such study found strontium ranelate, a drug made by combining the mineral with ranelic acid aided bone growth and increased bone density by 12 percent, thus reducing back and hip fractures in post-menopausal women using the drug.
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