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DEMOLITION of Coorparoo's iconic Myer building has started, making way for construction of one of Brisbane's most significant mixed-use urban renewal projects in recent years.
Coorparoo Square, a $232 million development fronting Old Cleveland and Cavendish Roads, will turn one of Brisbane's oldest and most loved suburbs into the city's newest urban hotspot.
The first stage of demolition includes knocking down buildings at the northern end of the site and stripping the internal fit-out of the main structure. Protection scaffold will be installed to the perimeter of the site.
The iconic 1970s neon Myer sign has been taken down from the building today and will be restored with the intention of featuring it within the new Coorparoo Square.
[urbanRelatedPost][/urbanRelatedPost]Australand Queensland general manager residential, Cameron Leggatt said the commencement of the demolition program was the first major construction milestone for the Coorparoo Square project.
"Residents of Coorparoo, and indeed Brisbane, have been looking forward to this project going ahead for some years," he said.
"It was only a month ago we appointed the builder, so to be clearing the site shows our intention to move full steam ahead.
"We anticipate the demolition works will be complete in early July, after which point we will be able to break ground on Coorparoo Square."
Honeycombes Property Group managing director Peter Honeycombe said the demolition of the run-down building marked a new era for the landmark site.
"The site has for sometime been regarded as one of Brisbane's biggest retail eyesores," he said.
"So we're very excited to move ahead on creating a project that will add value to this already blue-chip location."
Featuring more than 360 apartments, a 6000sqm retail precinct and a 10-theatre Dendy Cinema complex, Coorparoo Square is being developed as a joint venture between Australand and Honeycombes Property Group.
Stage 1 of the project is expected to be complete in the first quarter of 2017, while stage 2 is slated for completion later that year.
As a transit-oriented development, the project will align with future plans for the underground Eastern Busway, as well as providing pedestrian connection to the current bus service upgrades in the interim.
Coorparoo Square's residential offering will include a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments as well as a limited number of luxury penthouses.
In addition to the residential and retail elements, the three-building project will include more than 640 car spaces, two large swimming pools, a tennis court, large recreation areas and green space.
An economic impact assessment of the project conducted by AEC Group found it would create 1151 full-time jobs during construction and a 270 ongoing jobs post completion.


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Meet the "knitterati" on the new season of Knitting Daily TV!
|Knitting Daily TV crew with guest star Deborah Norville
A note from Kathleen: I just finished watching the 5th season of Knitting Daily TV, and I won't have to wait much longer for the 6th season!
The star power on this season is amazing! I've read all of the Blossom Street books from author Debbie Macomber (being from Seattle, I get asked more than you think if I shopped at A Good Yarn on Blossom Street!)
Deborah Norville also stopped by the Knitting Daily TV set for a visit. And I've been a fan of Deborah's since she was on the Today Show 20 years ago—knowing she's a knitter (with a new line of yarn!) makes me an even bigger fan.
These fantastic ladies plus a bunch of members of what I like to call "The Knitterati" make this season the best yet.
Show producers Annie Hartman Bakken and Jaime Guthals are fresh off the set of the new season, and they were kind enough to write up a preview for us.
Here they are to give you some more details.
Knitting Daily TV is back!
We have just wrapped up another fantastic series of Knitting Daily TV taping, with more tips and techniques than ever before and an exciting array of celebrity knitter interviews!
Series 600 features such well-known names as Deborah Norville, Debbie Macomber, Debbie Stoller, and Deb Robson (we're calling it the four Deborahs season!). We've also got Amy Butler, Ysolda Teague, and Yumiko Alexander.
Plus, we welcomed many returning guests to the set, such as favorite designers and personalities Adina Klein, Laura Bryant, Barry Klein, and Becca Smith!
Here's a sneak peek at all the designer spotlights on the new season, full of familiar and famous faces!
Episode 601: Debbie Macomber shares her storytelling skills with her own rise to knitting and how the craft shaped her career.
Episode 602: Debbie Stoller reveals her latest knitting literature and yarn line, as well as her fun knitting personality.
|Expert Shay Pendray with knitter and author Debbie Macomber
|Host Eunny Jang with knitwear designer KT Baldassaro
Eunny Jang visits with designer Amy Butler about her signature line of yarns
Episode 603: Jennifer Edgar shares tips and tricks for maintaining your knitwear and also fixing stains so you can look red-carpet worthy.
Episode 604: Author and designer Miriam Felton demonstrates a green lace cowl, a fresh design from her latest book.
Episode 605: Designer extraordinaire Yumiko Alexander talks about her innovative designs and shares the Swinging Rope Scarf techniques with viewers.
Episode 606: Interweave author Louisa Harding offers advice on how to incorporate ribbons, beads, and even feathers into your finished garments.
Episode 607: Carl Coop and Marlaina Bird discuss yak fibers and the how they're great for knitting because of their warmth and defined stitches.
Episode 608: KT Baldassaro revisits new ways to use novelty yarns—and not just for scarves!
Episode 609: Known for her great fabrics, designer Amy Butler talks about how to make modern color combinations.
Episode 610: Ysolda Teague, a fresh face in the industry, demonstrates a fun reversible hat that will appear as a free download on the KDTV site when series 600 airs.
Episode 611: Robyn Chachula's new design collection for tots and babies will inspire your own crochet.
Episode 612: Colleen East takes a look a luxurious fibers in a beautiful lace patterned scarf, a classic for all skill levels to tackle.
Episode 613: Interweave author Lisa Shroyer's new book focuses on great patterns for larger sizes, with fashion forward designs for every day women.
We hope you'll tune into your local Public Television station to catch all the upcoming segments, and we'd love to hear what you think.
Look for Knitting Daily TV Series 600 to begin airing this coming January 2011! If you can't wait that long, you can always check out seasons past, which are all available in 4-DVD sets.
Happy Knitting!
Annie Hartman Bakken and Jaime Guthals
Associate and Content Producers of Knitting Daily TV

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UK businesses failing basic security measures
Government survey finds that British firms and charities don't do the fundamentals
Britain's business are still ignoring basic security fundamentals, with almost half failing to implement foundational security protections.
This is according to the annual Cyber Security Breaches Survey, conducted by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to assess the security awareness and preparedness of businesses in the UK, which found that many UK companies are not following the basic security steps laid out as part of the government's Cyber Essentials scheme.
The Cyber Essentials scheme allows organisations to obtain an independent accreditation for applying five key security practices, including maintaining properly-configured firewalls, running antivirus software, applying patches in a timely manner, limiting IT admin rights to specific users and applying security policies to corporate devices.
As security threats continue to evolve, companies should look to more advanced adaptive solutions. Read more in this research paper on solution providers that are supplying proactive next-generation endpoint security services.
While these are basic steps, just 50% of the businesses surveyed as part of the report were implementing all five within their organisation. The number was even lower for charities, with less than a third reporting that they had applied all five measures.
"The number of businesses making cybersecurity a priority has increased year-on-year, but this survey shows that there is still a long way to go in addressing the very basics," said Tony Pepper, CEO of file-sharing firm Egress.
"The fact that almost 50% of businesses haven't implemented the government's five basic technical controls from Cyber Essentials is concerning, especially as we approach GDPR. From 25 May, a business that is breached will have to prove that it did everything it could to protect sensitive data, so ticking these five boxes is key."
Alarmingly, 68% of Britain's charities spent no money whatsoever on cyber security during the previous financial year, and neither did one-third of businesses. This includes outsourced security services, staff training and technology investment.
Of the organisations that did invest in security protections, the vast majority were motivated predominantly by a desire to protect the data of customers and donors, with 47% of businesses and 62% of charities citing this as the biggest factor.
Despite the comparatively low level of investment in security by many organisations, three-quarters of businesses believe that they have enough cyber security professionals within the company to deal with any risks, and 70% believe that these employees have the correct skills to do so.
This apparently signifies a certain level of over-confidence, judging by the fact that 43% of all businesses experienced an attack or breach over the last 12 months, with almost one in 10 businesses being hit multiple times per day.
"While it's troubling to hear that almost half of UK businesses have experienced a cyber-attack in the past year, the actual volume of these incidents is likely considerably higher," said Gemalto's CTO and former ethical hacker, Jason Hart. "In fact, we've seen from our Breach Level Index that almost as many data incidents are caused by accidental loss, as malicious outsiders."
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Traditional Medicare that consists of Part A & Part B Medicare, does not cover the expenses of a private nursing facility, personal stuff (such as toothpaste), or private rooms (unless they're considered to be medically essential).
Part A Medicare normally covers drugs prescribed to the patient during their in-patient stay in the hospital. Part B Medicare provides limited coverage to prescription drugs.
For outpatient stay, Medicare won't typically cover the prescription medications which a person can take on their own or self-administer. You might get such medications covered via Part D Medicare Prescription Coverage or Medicare Advantage Plan that covers prescription medications.
Hospital Services: Benefits & Costs
It is possible that the various costs for hospital care for instance copayments, deductibles, & coinsurance might change on a yearly basis. Medicare Supplement plans are ideal if you want to cover these additional charges to minimize your out of pocket costs on health care.
Under Part A of the Original Medicare Plan, your costs for in-patient stay in the hospital comprising:
1-time hospital deductible, excluding coinsurance, for the initial 60 days of each benefit term.
Coinsurance charges for every lifetime reserve day.
Daily coinsurance charges from the 61st day to the 90th day during each benefit term.
All the expenses for each day once you have utilized all the life-time reserve days.
Part A Medicare plan can cover up-to 190 days if you need in-patient psychiatric stay in the hospital.
Typically, you can expect to pay twenty percent of the amount approved by your Medicare for the majority of the doctor services you get during your stay in the hospital as an outpatient or inpatient.
Outpatient hospital services require you to make a copayment for every outpatient hospital facility.
Copayment might vary for every service, however, they'll never exceed the hospital deductible for Medicare Part A.
In a few cases, the final copayment for all outpatient hospital services that are covered may surpass the inpatient deductible.
Find a 2019 supplement plan at www.comparemedicaresupplementplans2019.com to avoid the high cost of medical bills
As mentioned previously, Medicare Supplemental Plans can greatly help you reduce the costs you would be required to pay during your hospital stay as an inpatient or outpatient. For more info, be sure to consult with an experienced agent who can guide you the right way.


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Fluoroscopy is a technique for obtaining "live" X-ray images of a patient. Dr. Stilwell will use a switch to control an X-Ray beam that is transmitted through the patient. The X-rays then strike a fluorescent plate that is coupled to an "image intensifier" that is coupled to a television camera. Dr. Stilwell can then watch the images "live" on a TV monitor to guide the needle into the epidural space.
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September 1, 2013
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Teapot, dictaphone with recording
Putting one's ear to the spout of the teapot, the sound of a voice humming can be heard from within. The tune seems vaguely recognisable, then not quite, then changes, the voice seemingly improvising, possibly aimless though enjoying itself.
The work exists as an object to be approached and the sound discovered (as the ear picks it up on moving towards the teapot), and also as a performative work whereby people are asked if they would like to listen and the teapot spout is held to their ear.


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Atlantic City's Revel Partners With Exhale to Create Bask Spa Brand
Hotel & Resort March 27, 2012
Revel, the new Atlantic City resort opening April 2, has introduced Bask, a new spa and well-being concept exclusively developed by Exhale for the beachfront destination. Bask is a 32,000-square-foot spa that offers guests wellbeing programs, fitness classes and signature spa therapies. Bask will preview on April 2.
At the core of Bask is a 3,000-square-foot coed bathhouse to socialize, detox and unwind. Guests can immerse themselves in the elements by breathing in the dry air of the Himalayan salt grotto, soaking in the hammam, warming in steam rooms or cooling off under the deluge shower. Within 32 therapy rooms, guests can select Exhale-developed purifying facials, massages and body-slimming services. Those with a holistic inclination can enjoy detoxifying and restorative sessions such as acupuncture and body scrubs. Neighboring the expansive spa area is a spacious fitness studio, which is host to Exhale's acclaimed Core Fusion and yoga classes.
The gym features programming by SurfSET, which is performed on the RipSurfer X, a device that mimics the instability of the surfboard. While practicing and perfecting the fundamentals of surfing, students improve balance, agility, core strength and aerobic conditioning. Post workout or following Bask's therapies, guests may choose to unwind at Bathhouse Bar. Exhale is partnering with LDV Hospitality to operate the Bathhouse Bar and serve healthy bites and snacks, juice, organic wines and cocktails, coffee, and more.
LDV Hospitality has a track record of operating hotel food and beverage programs in addition to owning and operating stand-alone restaurants, three of which are featured within Revel. Beyond Bask, wellbeing experiences continue throughout the resort to create an integrated world of rejuvenation and social connection at the beach, SkyGarden, saltwater and freshwater pools. Guests can start the day with sunrise yoga, beach bootcamp, or top off the day with barre to bar. Revel opens its doors April 2 with an eight-week preview culminating in the resort premiere on Memorial Day weekend.
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Meal planning for hot weather looks different than when cooler temps prevail. Use these strategies to make your meal times cool and breezy.
We've had record temperatures here in Southern California, along with a pack of raging wildfires. Since the smoke was so bad, we had to keep the windows shut for a few days. Our home has neither AC nor ceiling fans so it got a little warm and toasty in the house.
It brought new meaning to meal planning for the weather. One night I didn't even make dinner. We just had an assortment of salami, cheese, pickles, and veggies, what we call a Snacky Dinner.
As summer and warmer temps approach, now's the time to dig out your hot weather meal prep strategies. Consider these tips for easier and cooler meals this summer:
Meal Planning for Hot Weather
Make it in advance.
Cook in the cool of the night or morning. There are lots of make-ahead meals and freezer friendly meals that you can make in advance so that you're not cooking during the hottest part of the day.
If you fill the freezer, be sure to invest in a freezer alarm so that in the event of a power outage or freezer failure, you can be alerted and salvage your stash.
- The Ultimate Freezer Cooking Collection of Tips and Recipes
- Freezer Meals Kids Love
- 7 Real Food Freezer Meals Your Family Will Love
Use the slow cooker.
The slow cooker is your ticket to ride into the evening with supper already cooked. Stews, chilis, and sloppy joes are no-brainers. But, did you know you can do hot dogs, baked potatoes, and even dessert in the slow cooker.
You can easily prep several cookers to go at one time so that the full dinner is taken care of for you. I have slow cookers in three different sizes to accommodate my different recipes: large, medium, small.
- Slow-cooker recipes on Good Cheap Eats
- 100 Days of Summer Slow Cooker Recipes on Eat at Home Cooks
- Slow Cooking in the Summer from A Year of Slow Cooking
Don't cook!
There are lots of ways to serve supper without cooking. Serve on paper plates and you can avoid the hot dishwashing experience, too.
- 10 Easy No-Cook Suppers.
- Snacky Lunch (or Dinner)
- Host a Salad Bar (free printable included)
- Create a Sandwich Bar
- Make a Smoothie Station
Cook out.
I honestly never heard the term, cook out, until we moved to Kansas. We say grill or BBQ here, even though it isn't truly BBQ. Whatever.
Whatever you call it, cooking out of doors instead of heating up the kitchen is awesome. Not only does the kitchen stay clean and cool with the heat and mess outside, but the flavor a grill imparts to food just can't be beat. I threw a bunch of vegetables on the grill for supper one night and FishPapa even thought he could go vegan after that meal! May wonders never cease.
If you've got a few BBQ tools, an instant read meat thermometer and a grill pan, you are good to go. Take advantage of your backyard barbecue and enjoy all kinds of grilled meals.


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Just finished 10 seasons of Friends sitcom. OMG, can't believe I did that. It was like being addicted to morphine. Watched the first 5 seasons continuously sometime ago, then hid the remaining so that I stopped watching, then now another 5 seasons just like that, weekends & weekdays. Can't believe I'm coming to the final episode of the finale, I am SO gona miss it SO MUCH!!! :(
I don't know why but Friends have such a strong attraction and impact on me. Love it since when I am a kid though I have only watched some episodes of it, but each episode can be a stand-alone sitcom that still connects to you and make you laugh!
And even worse now, after so many years later, having watched the whole series, it's still as AMAZING as ever and no other at all. Nothing can be compared to it. Every unique and different character just drawn you into their life so easily and no single character outshine or dominate the series.
Best of all, no matter how many fights or pranks or hurts that happened in their 10 years of "friends" life, the sitcom clearly shown and bring out the message that nothing beat FRIENDSHIP and LOVE!!!! Friendship that everyone cherish with tears and laughter. Six totally extreme different characters with a bond that binds them together in happiness and hardships = friendship. Friendship that last even after "Friends"!!!
Though some part of the sitcom is a bit outrageous to me and might never happen in our life, I wished I can live a life of one of the character in there, haha. The sitcom make me pondered did I ever have such close friends so far!!! Luckily I can said yes I do, though for a very short period i guessed instead of what the 6 main characters in "Friends" have for 10 years at least, always hanging out together, everything related.
The sitcom not only brought laughter and tears to me, but also lessons to be learned about friends and love.
Of all the characters, I like Chandler the most; perhaps because I'm a bit like him…haha, love to play pranks and a bit of touch of sarcasm. The last 5 season of "Friends" saw Chandler's character evolved into a mature character that not only remains funny but stable, charming & loving in its own way.
This sitcom will be one of my favourite for all time, wish I could have friends that I could hang out like In "Friends" till old, haha. And love as sweet as in "Friends", LOL.
Not many TV characters enter our living room and our hearts like "Friends" ……We grew to care about the "Friends" characters beyond their ability to make us laugh. The relationships, the parents, the weddings, the baby--we've followed their lives as if the gang really did hang out at the corner coffee shop (newsweek).
Wish there can a movie sequel to "friends" series or more seasons for me to watch, LOL.
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Troupers' Iolanthe reviewed
Troupers Light Opera Co. perform Iolanthe in Norwalk
Since 1946 the Troupers Light Opera Co. has presented the operas of Gilbert and Sullivan with elan to local audiences. Their 'product' is well known to the regular faithful; even I, a relative newcomer, have been a part of the audience since the early 1980s. The Troupers' Iolanthe this season meets our expectations.
As fans discourse about the legendary D'Oyly Carte Opera Company (the original performing troupe for the Gilbert and Sullivan's oeuvre), I'm sure the local elders know and speak of the various eras of the Troupers, whether framed by the tenures of directors, conductors, presidents, singing board members, venues, or so on and so forth. Since a very large percentage of the persons on stage in any given year are intelligent, successful professionals in something other than music, one wonders if there is talk about an era when, say, most of the soloists were lawyers or physicians?
The common denominator, of course, is their passion for performing light opera, most frequently those of Gilbert and Sullivan. The talent, time, and effort they put in to make it all happen season after season is laudable for sure.
This Iolanthe is the 8th time in the Troupers' long run of seasons; it has not been performed since 2006, before that 1997. It has scenic demands (sets, lighting, and effects) that sorely stretch even a well healed company in a technologically accommodating venue. The music can be dark, the moments magical, but the stage of the Norwalk Concert Hall this year allowed neither. No surprise here that some of the depth of Iolanthe was missing.
The strengths of this Iolanthe lie in the performances themselves. Miran Robarts, always vocally solid, is looser and much more feisty as Phyllis than the role of Mabel (in The Pirates of Penzance last season) allowed. Her hissy fit at the end of Act I was a real jolt, a rant voiced high, loudly and clearly. Vocally the role of Strephon suits David Richy better than Frederick (also in The Pirates of Penzance last season). He creates an interesting, borderline odd personality here: after all, he's been raised by a mother who lives at the bottom of a stream. In our first encounter with him he's talking to her in a handful of water. But his Strephon is sincere and he makes one feel as if the two, he and Phyllis, actually have feelings each other. Their reconciliation toward the end of Act II was quite touching.
Baritone Michael Costantino gets an A+ on all aspects of the Lord Chancellor. He is articulate, smart, and always in touch with his presentation. The guy never misses a beat. The Lord Chancellor, as staged here, is not so old and not so gray. He also now and then goes from manic to mellow, not to say bipolar, sometimes in the same number. Costantino is very physical: in the big finale of Act I he flings himself behind a rock bench (to swap out his Chancellor's judicial curls for a white fright wig) and then proceeds to contort and twirl around as though under the Fairy Queen's spell. His Nightmare Song was executed well and very entertaining.
Wendy Falconer as Iolanthe also struck a tender chord with her plea for young Strephon's happiness. Linda Mekeel as the Fairy Queen is staged for laughs, particularly funny with her courting of Robert Scrofani's steadfast Private Willis in Act II. Scrofani amused us with his accent and crumbling self-control in the face of her deft moves.
Kudos to Frank Sisson (Lord Mountararat) and John Matilaine (Lord Tolloller) for happily embodying the line they trade in Act II ("we were boys together"). At least I was…aware how many times they've appeared with the Company. They bring years of stage experience to Iolanthe and a great deal of fun.
The three solo Fairies (Deborah Connelly as Celia, Maria Jacobi as Leila, and Tammy Strom as Fleta) sounded youthful and remarkably clean; the Fairy Chorus sang well; the Lords were commendable.
Director Dan Montez favors a lot of stage business, which certainly shortstops any characters standing around or losing focus. Though some of the business is perhaps too repetitive (the hoops and the passing of crowns), other bits are more obviously symbolic: for instance, poor Phyllis is burdened one by one with the heavy robes of the Peers, thus weighing her down to a heap on the stage. The weight of these is nothing probably compared to the psychological crush of an actual relationship with one, but we sense she too is getting the point. Montez more often draws gold in his direction of the interactions of the characters.
Jun Nakabayashi conducts the Troupers' Orchestra with a clear beat. The Overture, one special to Sullivan's heart, was played adroitly. One suspects that the very lively acoustics of the Norwalk Concert Hall amplified some sections of the orchestra over others, thereby creating imbalances that are different depending on where one sits. Hearing the performance was not a problem certainly.
Iolanthe is one of Gilbert and Sullivan's best. Don't miss it. Its next season with Troupers is probably not real soon.
Troupers Light Opera Company will perform Gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe at the Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Avenue in Norwalk, again on Saturday, April 18, a matinee at 2:30 p.m. and an evening performance at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at 800-838 3006 or at www.TroupersLightOpera.org. Adults are $30, Seniors $25 and Students $15.
On the page Gilbert and Sullivan, please find the preview piece for this Iolanthe; on the page Further Reading, please find a bibliography for Gilbert and Sullivan, as well as the link to an excellent purveyor of vintage books. Digging deeper is quite rewarding.
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How wonderful to see you here!

The key is to LOCK IN on the WHY, immediately followed by action! The HOW will eventually follow suit without much thought -- natural progression!

You're at a great place by not being sure of the HOW... and at an extraordinary place by wisely knowing your WHY...and you my friend, are WISE that way! ~AnnieWhy Annie Armenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-50146548178996424392011-06-24T04:04:18.658-07:002011-06-24T04:04:18.658-07:00John Hipes, What a joy to see you here.... I like ...John Hipes,
What a joy to see you here.... I like Hemingway... can you tell? (smiles) so yeah.. me thinks too! So glad you enjoyed the post!

Speaking publicly comes easy... hmmmm... perhaps for you and me, yes... but for some, and I say this compassionately, not so much... and we can write a book about the many fears, challenges and obstacles that folks choose to allow, to get in the way of their target vision and mission.

As for singing... same as explained above...
Making phone calls, same applies...

There is courage involved in each of those instances you have referenced, of course in varying degrees per individual.

When you mentioned about "making phone calls...now that takes courage" -- if I may ask, are you referring to making "sales" calls, or referring to something entirely different?

~AnnieWhy Annie Armenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-69489941774500678692011-06-23T23:16:23.418-07:002011-06-23T23:16:23.418-07:00Courage - I know Why, not sure the How!Courage - I know Why, not sure the How!Sean G Murphyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-37522219538287718652011-06-23T19:01:57.344-07:002011-06-23T19:01:57.344-07:00I like Hemmingway. Seems like he has a way with wo...I like Hemmingway. Seems like he has a way with words..ya think! Anyways, great post as always Hurricane..funny, speaking publically comes easy, singing comes easy but phone calls..now that takes courage...John HipesJohn Hipeshttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-81494658576704869532011-03-28T04:23:36.276-07:002011-03-28T04:23:36.276-07:00Hello Ballunanda, Great quote by Jesse Jackson! ...Hello Ballunanda,

Great quote by Jesse Jackson! Thank you for stopping by and for contributing your quote of choice on the value of courage.

Best,
~AnnieWhy Annie Armenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-82327950155833462652011-03-28T04:11:40.781-07:002011-03-28T04:11:40.781-07:00"If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can beli..."If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it, I know I can achieve it."ballunandahttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-68227875134089316732011-03-27T19:58:42.692-07:002011-03-27T19:58:42.692-07:00Hello Nizar, Great quote selection from Maya Ange...Hello Nizar,

Great quote selection from Maya Angelou!!!
Thank you for contributing.

Best,
~AnnieWhy Annie Armenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-55030309253605183692011-03-26T23:10:02.540-07:002011-03-26T23:10:02.540-07:00Hi Annie, I guess you already have your top 20. A...Hi Annie,

I guess you already have your top 20. Anyway, here's another one.

"One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest." ~ Maya Angelou

Have a great day..keep smiling.

NizarNizarhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-25462613161767107512011-02-07T23:31:39.832-08:002011-02-07T23:31:39.832-08:00To All, I would love for you to stop by more ofte...To All,

I would love for you to stop by more often, and continue posting your valued comments here on Why Annie Armen Blog!

WHY... when all of us ACT collectively, we are coming together as a professional community to best serve one another, and in the end, we are IMPACTING LIVES with purpose! Grateful to each of you here for your valued contributions with COURAGE!

With Utmost Respect and Gratitude,
~Annie ArmenWhy Annie Armenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-77105107734132306242011-02-07T23:29:09.416-08:002011-02-07T23:29:09.416-08:00Hello kldprop, First and foremost, thank you so m...Hello kldprop,

First and foremost, thank you so much for stopping by and for posting your valued thoughts and comments! Also, thank you kindly for your acknowledgment of my action steps "in taking the time to research, select great quotes, and post this list." Moreover, I'm thrilled that you found this list of value!

I love the quote you referenced by Chip Wilson, "Do one thing everyday which scares you." This quote is indeed all about COURAGE! And I absolutely subscribe to and endorse your ending quote: "Courage is doing and saying the right thing (appropriately), even when it hurts to do so, and even when it scares you to do so."

kldprop, would love to have you stop by more often to share your thoughts, experience highlights, and more. You Rock!Why Annie Armenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-38432198985339427602011-02-07T23:18:33.967-08:002011-02-07T23:18:33.967-08:00Hello RajK, Thank you very much for stopping by a...Hello RajK,

Thank you very much for stopping by and posting your quote on courage!Why Annie Armenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-75357504626525853062011-02-07T23:17:41.131-08:002011-02-07T23:17:41.131-08:00Merryweather, Thank you so much for taking a mome...Merryweather,

Thank you so much for taking a moment to share about your son Jesse, and congrats to his most recent graduation from Berkley College of Music! YAY! That in itself spells COURAGE -- i,e, to make a choice, take action on a choice, to stick to a choice through thick and thin, and to complete the mission as a result of that choice, crossing over the finish line!

Clearly, your son accomplished that with his most recent graduation! You must be such a proud mom Merryweather! Major Kudos to you too, for Jesse is a great reflection of you, of your love, encouragement, support, commitment,and dedication toward him in achieving his goals.

That said, I am so glad you had an opportunity to read AkuasKeiki's testimonial. It would be my privilege to one day, connect with you and your son. No doubt in my mind, that Jesse will achieve anything he sets his mind to.

Fully realizing that what I am about to boldly say is in Faith stamped with COURAGE, so here it goes. Merryweather, I believe (without tangibly seeing or knowing) that Jesse has your WILL and determination in him! I also believe by Faith and insight that Jesse is a rare being, someone who is all heart. Whereas some folks may have a hard time understanding WHY he's feeling a certain way or doing things in an unconventional way, he pursues his inner knowing, and in the end, somehow surprises everyone, beginning with that of himself, for this brings him true fulfillment!

Merryweather... you and I have not talked about your son before. All I know is the little bit you've posted here on my blog. If I have erred in any way communicating the essence of your son, please tell me and I will immediately rectify my mistake with a humble apology.

On the other hand, if what I have insightfully communicated is accurate, please circle back with me and let me know what you see as far as my involvement as a Communications Coach in Jesse's life.

Many Blessings to you and your son,
With Love, Respect, and Appreciation,
~AnnieWhy Annie Armenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-2739453275309062562011-02-07T22:50:54.520-08:002011-02-07T22:50:54.520-08:00AkuasKeiki, Thank you so much for taking a moment...AkuasKeiki,

Thank you so much for taking a moment to answer all three questions on Courage -- most inspiring and without a doubt moving to anyone who reads it!

I have read your testimonial, and simply thrilled to learn of the impact my coaching services had on your life both personally and professionally. Congratulations on your latest endeavors, a true reflection of what courage is all about, when put into practice relentlessly and consistently over time!

Rock On AkuasKeiki!Why Annie Armenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-14640101882610451072011-02-07T22:45:49.120-08:002011-02-07T22:45:49.120-08:00Robin, Thank you for taking a moment to post your...Robin,

Thank you for taking a moment to post your quote on courage.Why Annie Armenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-17126161550458895482011-02-07T21:41:42.053-08:002011-02-07T21:41:42.053-08:00I realized that I did not complete the entirety of...I realized that I did not complete the entirety of what was asked so here is the rest of my answer

2) I believe Courage can be learned by the examples of others as well as something we are all generally born with as children as we have that childlike courage of being "invincible"

3) Courage to me in my personal and professional life is having the integrity and moral fiber to stand by your convictions even if it means you are not the "popular choice". It means knowing that you will stand strong by your beliefs and not be swayed by the opinions of others. Courage means that you will stand up for your family , friends,and colleagues when appropriate to do so, even if it loses you favor of others. Courage is doing the right thing even when the right thing is the hardest choice to make. Courage is having the courage to forgive others who have hurt you personally or professionally, forgive them and move on to a place where both parties can continue to grow. Courage is not participating in the rumor mill when everyone around you is talking, having the conviction to tell them they are wrong for speaking without knowing the facts and then walking away. Courage is once again, standing by your convictions.AkuasKeikihttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-88791291299101672482011-02-05T18:57:32.453-08:002011-02-05T18:57:32.453-08:00Annie, thank you for taking the time to research, ...Annie, thank you for taking the time to research, select great quotes, and post this list. I remember working for Chip Wilson, the Founder and CEO of lululemon athletica in Vancouver, BC. He has assembled an amazing company manifesto (posted on their company website) for living - which includes the quote, "Do one thing everyday which scares you". Annie, I know you have a predisposition for action, so that quote from Chip is all about courage, "in action", and I think represents a very easy hands on way to put a concept like courage into action everyday. I actually think about it when I am about to pause from making an important sales call, or telling someone what I really think (even when I know it may hurt), or being an example for my young girls (10 & 12), even when I do not feel like it at the moment, simply because it is the right thing to do. Courage is doing and saying the right thing (appropriately), even when it hurts to do so, and even when it scares you to do so.kldprophttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-39843415070899623842011-02-05T03:44:49.496-08:002011-02-05T03:44:49.496-08:00COURAGE fountains from the power of soul, the comp...COURAGE fountains from the power of soul, the complete consciousness.RajKhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-67114850042581382282011-02-01T17:35:44.817-08:002011-02-01T17:35:44.817-08:00p.s. i posted this on facebook xxxxxp.s. i posted this on facebook xxxxxMerryweatherhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-24303004866786394592011-02-01T17:31:47.357-08:002011-02-01T17:31:47.357-08:00Wow !!!What a FANTASTIC LIST !!!! BIG WOOO HOOO!! ...Wow !!!What a FANTASTIC LIST !!!! BIG WOOO HOOO!! ON COURAGE and Standing up for how you feel..or for who you are... or for what you believe... I have a son ... he is 26 years old.. stands at 4'9 and weighs 80 pounds... he has a size 2 foot... he is not a little person.. or midget.. he is just Jesse.. small stature...born with many problems.. he thrived despite the doctors predictions... and at 10 years old was honored with a "YES I CAN" Trophy ... I believe one is born with "courage" implanted into ones DNA...and perhaps a situation might occur that brings out courage..or to be brave... or real.. but I also feel that a parent or teacher or a life coach... might light a spark.. to set a person on the path of being courageous... hmmm so many thoughts going through my mind... Jesse recently graduated from Berklee College of Music .. he is a Music Therapist and phenomenal musician .. after reading Akuas Kiekit letter to you.. I think perhaps now would be a perfect opportunity for Jesse to meet you Annie !!! You would be an amazing spark for him.... as he steps down the path of creating jobs for himself !!!! Love you xxx Meredith xxxxMerryweatherhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-76985276519399445302011-01-31T22:11:47.068-08:002011-01-31T22:11:47.068-08:00I strongly feel that the success of my business is...I strongly feel that the success of my business is in direct proportion to the risks and making decisions with COURAGE of my convictions and faith. My favorite highlight to share would be when I stepped out in Faith and COURAGE and allowed myself to be mentored and coached during a very critical point in my personal life. Annie, thank you for being that Life coach and mentor I needed both in my personal as well as in my professional endeavors. You mentored me, taught me, nourished me and helped me to grow with unconditional love. Unconditional love when it comes from God through another person is one of the best gifts we can give and it is even greater to receive.

Annie, in witnessing your example, I want to share results with you. Your question here gave me the perfect opportunity to do just that! Today in my professional life, I am now able to apply and pay forward those valuable lessons learned into my everyday professional goals through my work with children and families who contact me as Founder of Joshua Rose Foundation. God Bless you Annie for everything you do in empowering others to live their dreams! I am living proof of your seeds of courage sown into me throughout the years!AkuasKeikihttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527392437081041885.post-73201353783607915882011-01-31T18:34:12.272-08:002011-01-31T18:34:12.272-08:00Great list. Here's another. "When you giv...Great list. Here's another. "When you give up having to look good, you get to be fearless." ~ Robin Colucci HoffmanRobinhttps://email@example.com


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05 Jan Healthcare Analytics – Industry Performance
This article is one in a series covering investments, transactions and general trends in healthcare and healthcare analytics.
Current Performance & Industry Outlook
The global market for healthcare analytics reached $6.2 billion in 2016. This market should reach nearly $7.2 billion in 2017 and $14.9 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.8% [i]. In North America, healthcare analytics spending is expected to total $7.2 billion by the end of the decade [ii].
Key External Drivers
Demand for Healthcare Analytics in the United States is primarily determined by the following factors:
- Total healthcare expenditures
- Maturing population ages 65 and above
- Pressure to reduce healthcare costs
- Federal healthcare mandates
- The trend toward paperless work spaces
Total Healthcare Expenditures
Increases in total healthcare expenditures are directly correlated with increases in demand for healthcare analytics services. Research from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimated healthcare spending to be 17.9% of total U.S. Gross Domestic Product in 2016, and projects spending to comprise 20.1% of U.S. GDP by 2025 [iii].
Maturing Population Demographics
As residents ages 65 and above represent an increasingly larger percentage of the population, the need for analytics services will increase considerably. With old age comes a high likelihood of chronic and infectious diseases; therefore, the need for descriptive, diagnostic, and prescriptive analytics will continue to be in high demand.
Pressure to Reduce Costs, Federal Healthcare Mandates & Digitization
To reduce costs and improve patient care, federal mandates such as the American Reinvestment & Recovery Act (ARRA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act have provided incentives to increase collaboration between providers and government programs. The HITECH Act defines the implementation and meaningful use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) as a critical national goal. Ensuring the proper use of Electronic Health Records will help "reduce [record] disparities, control chronic diseases, and build a health promoting healthcare system that is accountable for the health of our communities and our country" [v].
Risk Factors
Factors which may restrict industry growth could be:
- Lack of skilled labor with analytical skills
- Change in public perception regarding patient data confidentiality and transparency
- Increase in governmental regulation
Governmental Regulation
In 2016, the European Union passed a new law called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which imposes new requirements regarding the handling and privacy of personal data. The law will become effective in May 2018, and could result in hefty monetary penalties being levied against non-compliant firms. Firms that conduct business outside the United States could see an increase in the cost to provide certain products and services; additionally, the increased costs could limit the industry's ability to provide certain products to the consumer.
Industry Life Cycle
The Healthcare Analytics industry is in the growth stage of its economic lifecycle; Revenue growth within the industry is notably higher than the growth rate of the overall economy. A very high degree of technological innovation characterizes the industry, with smaller firms having the potential to disrupt larger players by adapting quickly to fill market needs. Larger firms may opt to develop new solutions in-house or through acquisitions of smaller companies. As the United States population matures, demand for Healthcare Analytics will continue to expand. As services and product capabilities are enhanced, the industry will experience a self-reinforcing network effect: as more data collected and analyzed, the further costs will be reduced, which will increase demand, etc.
- Healthcare Analytics: Technologies and Global Markets, BCC Research (2017),
- North America Healthcare Analytics Market, Market Data Forecast (2016),
- National Health Expenditure Data, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (2017), https://www.cms.gov/.
- Population Ages 65 and Above for the United States, FRED (2017), https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/SPPOP65UPTOZSUSA/.
- Meaningful Use, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
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Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Suzerain Photo Shoot & Headlining Halfmoon in Putney
Hi Everybody,
Just want to say thanks to all of you who made it down to the Hope & Anchor on Monday - we had a great gig and you guys really went for it. We can't believe you guys sing along so much! And the dancing!
The picture above is sneak peek from our recent photo shoot with photographer Gavin Aslett and stylist Antony Price (Duran Duran, Roxy Music, Rolling Stones, Bowie etc). More pics from the shoot will be up on the gallery page in the next few days.
We're getting ready for our next gig on the Friday the 8th July - we're headlining the Halfmoon in Putney. Flyers will be available very soon, watch out for posters popping up too...
Ok guys and gals - stay safe and keep your emails coming in - we love 'em!
Tom, Rich, Mike, Lloyd, Jim
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Yeah, wicked one Monday lads.
'My Life On Film' and 'Leave it There ' rock harder than a very hard thing! Well looking forward to the pootney event
- 3:35 pm, June 16, 2005
loving the pictures... the one above is my favourite... nice y'all look very noice hehehe xxxx
- 3:13 pm, June 21, 2005
Whats your top 5 tunes to have playing whilst dressing up sexy and heading out to see Suzerain live?
1-Electric Dreams-Human League
2-Young Turks-Rod "Electro Don" Stewart (it may be Rodders, but its an electro classic!)
3-Master & Servant-Depeche Mode
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5-Love & Pain- Clor
- 4:22 pm, June 21, 2005
actually... i like to listen to a bit of fantomas... gets me wet!!! then suzerain finish me off!!! HELL YEAH. over and pout the babsmeister general xxxxx
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What is Growth Hacking? (Part 1)
What is Growth Hacking?
Growth Hacker, first defined by Sean Ellis in 2010, is "a person whose true north is growth". They are extremely skilled at experimenting with and prioritizing marketing approaches for their clients. They also religiously analyze their results to see which tactics were the most successful and should be scaled out further. Frankly, if a marketer doesn't define themselves as a growth hacker in today's day and age, they are probably significantly behind on the new terminology, practices, and strategy leading today's marketing world.
Who Benefits From Growth Hacking?
Growth hacking, as I'm sure you can guess, benefits all marketing clients – regardless of size or budget. However, some of the biggest benefits of growth hacking go to startup companies. Why? Traditional marketing tactics can be very expensive – buying media, spending loads of money on development and creative – all without very much guidance from clients. It was a very expensive trial and error model that startups simply couldn't afford to take part in. Growth hacking enables smaller companies to take the time to really find out where their customers are and what they respond to without emptying out their wallets.
How to Find a Growth Hacking Agency
When searching for a growth hacking agency, look for these three categories:
- Budget True growth hackers are not concerned with how much money is going back in to their pockets at the end of the day. People who are truly gifted growth hackers are passionately about the process and driven by the challenge of finding the best solutions for your company – regardless of how much return it gives them.
- Timetable Growth hacking is experimentation and experimentation, when done correctly, can take a lot of time. If you approach an agency and they promise to get you in and out in a month with X% increase in your sales, they are not adequately utilizing growth hacking techniques and we suggest you keep looking.
- Communication Because the process of growth hacking can take a long time, it's crucial that you partner with a company that has excellent communication skills. While there's no need to check in daily, you should request weekly or biweekly updates on what the agency has tried and the results from those experiments. In addition to knowing that your hard earned money is being well spent, the findings from the less than successful experiments may give you some insight into other aspects of your company.
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I just finished eating a hearty breakfast of baozi (包子), and decided that it was time that I write a post about the food I've been eating so far in China. Baozi are steamed buns with a variety of savory fillings. Sometimes it's a surprise what you'll get inside, but I have yet to be disappointed. The most common seem to be beef and pork, but I've also have ones filled with various green vegetables, sour cabbage, or chicken. It seems like each baozi maker has their own special recipe. This morning I bought two big baozi (1 kuai each) from a stand at the little fruit/veggie market outside my apartment, and they were filled with cooked seaweed and onions. It might sound a little strange, but it definitely hit the spot! They are a pretty common breakfast food, so in the morning you can get them fresh from the steamer. The dough is warm, fluffy, and slightly chewy. It really is happiness in bun form. Yum! I might eventually get sick of them, but right now I can't seem to get enough.
Oatmeal was one of my favorite breakfast foods in the US, so I was really excited to find some here. However, the oats that I bought here were definitely not Quaker Instant Oatmeal. They're actually more like livestock feed– thick, starchy and not very appetizing. But I got creative and cooked the oatmeal one morning, then added some sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and voila– awesome breakfast!
The selection of fresh fruits here is awesome. Right now our little market is full of peaches, nectarines, apples, bananas, pears, and watermelons. The other day I saw a woman selling mini watermelons, about two pounds each, and asked her if they were the same as the bigger ones. She said yes, so I took it home, cut it up, and sure enough, it was exactly like a regular watermelon…except mini!
Margaret and I both enjoy cooking (and eating vegetables), so several nights a week we make stir-fries using whatever veggies we bought at the market that morning. It's been fun to get creative and diversify our stir-fry repertoire by adding tofu (also fresh from the market), cashews or scrambled eggs.
As you may or may not know, I am a huge fan of "boba" or the tapioca starch balls that are commonly put in milk tea. So yesterday I decided to check out a new little coffee shop-esque place near the apartment and investigate their Bubble Tea or Pearl Milk Tea options (read more about the drink here). The tea was way too sweet for my liking, but I love the boba. You drink them up through a fat straw, and they are a slimy, chewy party in your mouth!
Last night I went out with a group of friends to a Korean barbecue restaurant near the university. At each table there is a recessed pot that holds hot coals, with a mesh grill on top. You order whatever different kinds of meat you'd like to eat, and then the waiter helps you grill it right at your table. (If you haven't gathered already, my vegetarian lifestyle hasn't held up in China for a number of reasons…) Seeing the meat grill was fun, but the highlight of the meal was a massive mashed potato ball covered in Thousand Island dressing. It was served chilled, so tasted a lot like a potato salad. I couldn't resist snapping a picture.


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Shakespeare's King Lear, Game of Thrones and Disney Princesses come together in a tragic comedy that will have you laughing and guessing at who will be the victor! Sorry Monty Python, you have nothing on this…
Princesses aren't just sweetness and light,
Princes always fall in love at first sight,
Is there a hero that will win?
Or will the kingdom finally fall to a villain?
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Nemone Lethbridge
Nemone began to make a name for herself defending East End "faces".
"The East End thugs tended to get into big fights on Friday nights, " she recalls. "When it came to pleading for them in the morning, I was usually the only one available. I defended many of the East End names of the day: the Kray twins, Red-Faced Tommy, Freddie Foreman, Frank Mitchell – the so-called `Mad Axeman'.
I always got them off and, to begin with, I thought it was because of my brilliant advocacy. It was only later I realised all the prosecution witnesses had been terrified into silence."
Was it only later? Was there that much translation needed between classes and their realities? The article argues that yes
Fishman became a convert to O'Connor's cause, and a friend and helper in getting him work on Fleet Street, where his speciality was the life stories of crooks: he ghost-wrote such gems as Burglar to the Nobility and I was the Priest of the Underworld.
For Fishman and other Fleet Street editors, Jimmy was like a foreign correspondent reporting from the underworld, someone who could interpret for them news and even language they could not understand themselves.
Nemone Lethbridge, the daughter of a distinguished general, was beginning a career at the bar when they married in 1959, so they kept the marriage secret. When, in 1962, the news slipped out, she was expelled from her chambers, and despite brave and persistent efforts, was only able to return to the bar some 20 years later. She helped and encouraged O'Connor in his writing and penned some fine dramas herself, while raising their two sons.
O'Connor wrote 13 plays for television, and in the early 1990s his own life became the subject of a proposed drama which Ken Loach had hoped to direct. Television drama now dealt in safer subjects, and although it came close to a commission, nothing transpired.
Turns out the daughter-of-a-general and author of those maudlin verses had defended characters like the Krays
The three names involved are Nemone Lethbridge, Jimmy O' Connor and Tommy Godfrey. I wonder if like me anyone remembers these plays now.
I remember them as utterly brilliant at the time and when it was first aired "The Portsmouth Defence" caused quite a ripple.
The title is legalese for – well perhaps it's better if you look it up.
The Portsmouth Defence Definition
Anyway, not only were the plays far and away the best plays dealing with the law since John Mortimer's "The Dock Brief" but the writer had plenty of real life experience in such matters.
Nemone Lethbridge was a stunner – I remember her. She was a barrister who in 1961 had successfully defended the Kray Brothers.
The success of her defence led directly to the "Esmeralda's Barn" incident. (Who knows – our very own Sandy might well have been there at the time? ) Here's a brief rundown on that.
Not long after Reggie was released from Wandsworth prison, he was arrested on a charge of housebreaking.
The woman who had originally filed the charges failed to identify him in court and the case was dismissed; Reggie was awarded costs.
Then, he and Ronnie were charged with "loitering" with intent to steal parked cars in the Queensbridge Road, a main thoroughfare that connects Hackney to Bethnall Green.
It was a ludicrous charge and Ronnie was determined to use it to expose what he perceived to be a vendetta against him and his brothers by the local police.
He hired a famous young female barrister, Nemone Lethbridge, to defend them, and used private detectives to check out the charges.
Eventually eight witnesses came forward to provide a cast-iron alibi. Through contacts he had on at the local paper, Ronnie made sure the East End press carried their side of the story.
On May 8th 1961, the Marylebone Magistrates' Court dismissed the charges.
A full-scale party was held at Esmeralda's Barn, where Ronnie proposed a toast to "British Justice."
He had all the national press coverage he wanted. The Daily Express, one of Britain's leading newspapers, carried a long article about them. Ronnie felt he was untouchable.
Now comes the story of the "bit of rough".
The playwright and ex-convict Jimmy O'Connor, who has died aged 83, overcame the trials of poverty, war and prison to join the vanguard of British contemporary television drama in the 1960s.
He wrote the first of the BBC's renowned Wednesday Plays, working with, and inspiring, the bright young talents of that golden age of television drama, among them Ken Loach, Tony Garnett, Roger Smith and Kenith Trodd.
O'Connor's plays opened up to popular culture the shadowy universe of crime, prison and policing.
Real working- class life, and the London underworld patois that is now part of the small change of contemporary drama, were once subterranean mysteries.
They first broke surface in O'Connor's television plays. The zeitgeist that inspired films like Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, Frank Norman's Fings Ain't What They Used To Be, and Joan Littlewood's productions at the Theatre Royal, Stratford East, was with O'Connor too.
Possibly his proudest moment came in 1964, when the BBC televised, to immense acclaim, and 11m viewers, his play Three Clear Sundays.
Based on his own harrowing experiences, it told the story of the sentence and execution of a young man, played by Tony Selby.
The play was a strong boost to the abolitionist lobby, which delighted him, during the then raging debate over capital punishment.
Other dramas, such as the extraordinary The Coming Out Party (1965), directed by Ken Loach, had huge audiences and wide impact.
O'Connor was born into the destitution of the slums of working-class Paddington, and they formed him as a man and a villain.
His hard, early life was that of the wide-boy of any era, spending lavishly when his petty crime paid off, and time in prison when it did not.
His restlessness took him into a post with the armed forces catering service, the Naafi, when he joined the army in 1940.
He went to France with the British Expeditionary Force, making minor profits from army stores in small deals with the French underworld.
During the army's retreat from France across the channel, O'Connor was lucky to survive the sinking of the SS Lancastria, which, out of St Nazaire, was sunk by German aircraft with the loss of thousands of lives.
Shortly afterwards, O'Connor's life changed even more dramatically after an ageing receiver of stolen goods was found battered to death in his Paddington flat.
O'Connor was one of the local usual suspects and, by his own admission, his attempts to get himself out of a murder charge only landed him deeper in it.
The trial was quick, and the defence sloppy. He only met his barrister five minutes before the trial started.
Convicted, he was sentenced to hang. O'Connor spent eight weeks in Pentonville prison awaiting the long drop, which was set for his birthday in 1942.
But two days before, the home secretary, Herbert Morrison, reprieved him after receiving advice that he might not have been the murderer. But the conviction stood.
In 1994, Freddie Andrews, a notorious Paddington thug of that era, was dying and confessed to his son that it was he who had killed O'Connor's supposed victim. Before this could be translated into an affidavit to help overturn the conviction, Andrews died.
During the 11 years of the life sentence O'Connor served in Dartmoor and Parkhurst, he educated himself by reading extensively and taking a correspondence course in writing with Ruskin trade union college in Oxford.
Shortly after his release, he began a campaign to prove his innocence of murder, which persisted off and on right up to his death.
O'Connor's leonine, severe visage became well known in media and criminal circles in the 1950s, and it was in the legendary Star Tavern in Belgravia that he first met and impressed Nemone Lethbridge, 14 years his junior.
Attracted by his dignity and apparent insouciance at the injustice he had suffered, she fell in love with him. Lethbridge, the daughter of a distinguished general, was beginning a career at the bar when they married in 1959, so they kept the marriage secret.
When, in 1962, the news slipped out, she was expelled from her chambers, and despite brave and persistent efforts, was only able to return to the bar some 20 years later.
She helped and encouraged O'Connor in his writing and penned some fine dramas herself, while raising their two sons.
In the three plays written by Lethbridge,
"The Portsmouth Defence" (1966), Little Master Mind (1966) and "An Officer Of The Court (1967),
The little character actor, Tommy Godfrey (1916 – 1984) played very memorably a bent solicitor by the witty name of Plantaganet King, a role he reprised in the two ensuing plays.
Here's a little about him.
If you cant place him he was the bus conductor in "Passport To Pimlico" as well as appearing in many films and TV plays. Yet another interesting character.
Stand-up comic Tommy Godfrey turns actor for tonight's production.
Here he talks to Mark Cleveland: Tommy Godfrey, who plays Plantagenet King in An Officer Of The Court, has the true clown's stage background – comic mime. Born and bred in Lambeth – he has lived in the same road all his life – he was a dancer at eleven and developed as a comic feed in music-hall.
Soon he had a worthy act of his own. A mixture of Keaton and Marceau that won him a place in the Ronald Frankau review Beyond Compere.
Jack Hylton spotted him and booked him for the Palladium. It was 1940.
Tommy got his calling-up papers on Monday and battle-dress on Saturday. The Army must have been something of a rest-cure.
He'd also been playing the Holborn Empire that week, rushing frantically between the two theatres every night. In 1946, transition from foot-slogging to the footlights was just as speedy.
Demobbed on Friday, he was back to his mime act on the Monday, at Victoria Palace variety.
A lengthy national tour followed. Tommy did sketches, feed scenes, patter.
He still remembers most of his jokes. "Now I went along to the doctor and he said take your clothes off and I said but I've only got earache and he said take them off all the same. So I went into a room and there was a fellow standing there without any clothes and I said I've only got earache and he said you're lucky because I've only come to read the gas-meter".
Tommy, whose round face has been likened to a pleasant-looking plaice, told me: "Then Hylton cast me as second lead in the hit Hippodrome musical High Button Shoes.
Audrey Hepburn was in the chorus and the late Alma Cogan was one of the singing quartet.
After three years in Australia, I've concentrated on straight acting. Doing so many sketches has helped.
The BBC were looking for a Plantagenet King when they saw me in their play The Coming-Out Party.
Nemone Lethbridge went on to write the 1967 BBC version of Jane Austen's "Pride And Prejudice".
After her divorce from O'Connor in 1973 she fell on hard times while he lived it up in a villa abroad but she also wrote the notable 1973 play – "Baby Blues" (I wonder if any female Turnips remember that one?) which had such a powerful impact that like "Cathy Come Home", it led to the setting up of a body to directly deal with the problems shown in the play.
"Depression Alliance" is still doing its work today in the fight against problems caused by depression.
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