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Teenage alcoholism is rarely handled so openly and honestly as it is in The Spectacular Now, which was director James Ponsoldt's excellent third film, after his 2006 debut Off the Black (which I've not seen), and his striking 2012 sophomore effort, Smashed, which was another film to deal with out of control substance abuse. The sensitive screenplay by Scott Neustadter and Michael Weber, which was based on Tim Tharp's novel, hit all the proper notes of sadness, romance, and believable interpersonal relationships, with the combo of Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley absolutely nailing their roles, and helping to create two people who we absolutely want to see succeed despite their inherent flaws, Teller in particular. This film really understands the high school experience, young love, and first sexual experiences, and contains moments of introspection that are at times startling in their unanticipated depth; credit the astute writing with never overplaying its hand at any moment.
The final scene and last few moments of this film land with complete perfection, asking the viewer to contemplate the future for its main characters in a way that feels satisfying and mysterious all at once. The themes explored in this film will be tough for some, and the lived-in quality that the filmmaking team established rooted the entire piece in a believable atmosphere; there could be aspects to this story that hit very close to home for some viewers. There's a rather amazing supporting cast which includes Brie Larson, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kaitlyn Dever, and Bob Odenkirk, with everyone getting a scene or two to really deliver the goods. After making a splash at Sundance, this film got lost in the shuffle with a late summer release date in 2013, but is available on Blu-ray and various streaming providers, and feels like a film that's just waiting to find a deserved cult following.


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Introduction to Life Assurance
Life assurance was originally exclusively death insurance. It is still primarily taken out to provide benefit on death but in recent decades life companies have introduced choice in both the length of term of policies, the mix of protection with a saving element (a unit linked policy) and the type of protection provided. A policy may also have a critical illness option which provides for payout other than in a death situation.
Mortgage Protection
This is one of the most common forms of life assurance today, as lenders require cover as a condition of providing a mortgage loan. The objective of a policy is to repay the outstanding balance of your mortgage should you die or become seriously ill. The lump sum death benefit decreases over time as the mortgage principal is reduced.
If you are dealing directly with a mortgage lender, you will invariably be offered its own product. However, the Consumer Credit Act gives you the freedom to shop around.
Critical Illness protection (serious illness cover) has also become a popular insurance for individuals who would suffer serious financial hardship if they were unable to work for extended periods.
How much cover do you need?
A simple measure is the required lump sum to pay off a mortgage coupled with the number of year's worth of your annual income your dependents will need to keep them financially comfortable, for as long as necessary.
The simplest way is to multiply your income by the total number of years you think your family will need support.
Tax Relief* On Life Cover for Self-Employed
The Finance Act 2001 provides that self-employed persons can claim total life and pensions cover relief* up to the limits of 15-30% of net relevant earnings as per the chart:
% of Earnings*
Under 30
50 and over
* ie earnings from self-employment or non-pensionable employment after deducting any losses or capital allowance
The life cover/pension contribution breakdown, subject to the limits, is up to the individual.
*Note: Tax Relief outlined are those currently applying as at 01/06/2011.


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- Kerlone
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- Small Fitness Gains Provide Big Heart Disease Protection: Study
- Optimism Might Help You Handle Angina
- Drug May Fight Heart Disease in Whole New Way
- Health Tip: Understanding Angina
- New Cholesterol Drugs May Beat Statins, But Price Tag Is High
- Depression May Hasten Death in Years After Heart Diagnosis
- 'Stress Ball' in Your Brain May Be Key to Heart Risks
- Debbie Reynold's Death Puts Spotlight on 'Broken Heart Syndrome'
- For Heart Attack Survivors, a Risk of Suicide?
- Fans May Not Be Cool Choice for the Elderly
- Heart Attack Before 50 Ups Early Death Risk
- Drug-Coated Stents Don't Improve Patient Survival, Large Study Reports
- Stress May Take Greatest Toll on Younger Women's Hearts: Study
- Just a Little of Statins' Effect Enough to Help Heart: Study
- Arm Artery Access Safer for Angioplasty, Review Finds
- Diabetes Takes a Toll on Women's Hearts
- Herpes Virus Tied to Angina Risk, Study Suggests
- Some Older Heart Patients Might Benefit From Aggressive Treatments
- CT Scans Might Spot Heart Risks More Clearly in Patients With Chest Pain
- Implanted Device May Improve Hard-to-Treat Chest Pain
- Doctors Aren't Discussing Sex With Heart Attack Survivors
- Daily Aspirin Fails to Help Older Hearts in Japanese Study
- Women Often Ignore Signs of Heart Trouble
- Modest Cardiac Benefit From Chelation Therapy Not Enough to OK Use: Experts
- Drug May Ease Angina in People With Type 2 Diabetes
- Heart Attack Patients Do Better if They Had Chest Pain First
- Giving Plavix Before Angioplasty May Cut Heart Attack Risk: Study
- Study Tallies Economic Fallout From Workers' Heart Attacks
- Nationwide Study Examines Common Heart Procedures
- Year of Taking Risky Blood Thinners May Be Unnecessary After Stent Surgery
- Heart Attacks, Strokes Jumped After Japan Earthquake, Study Finds
- New Blood Thinner Effient No Better Than Plavix at Preventing Heart Trouble: Study
- Guidelines Issued for New Blood Thinner Brilinta
- Statins May Work Better in Men Than in Women
- PTSD Unrecognized Risk Among Heart Attack Patients
- Both Too Little and Too Much Sleep Bad for the Heart: Study
- Stents Overused in Stable Heart Patients
- No Cancer Benefit From Vitamin B, Omega-3 Supplements in Heart Patients
- Sex OK for Many Heart Patients, Docs Say
- AHA: Sex Safe for Most Heart Patients
- New Blood Thinner Linked To Higher Heart Attack Risk
- Blood Pressure Drugs at Bedtime May Cut Heart Risk
- Health Tip: Suggestions to Help Manage Angina
- The 10 Most Prescribed Drugs
- For Multiple Heart Blockages, Bypass Surgery or Stents?
- Collaborative Care for Depression Has Heart Benefit
- Nitroglycerin May Increase Bone Density
- Do You Know When NOT to Call 911?
- Stroke History of Moms Predicts Risk for Daughters
- Recall of Albuterol Used in Nebulizers
- Family Stress Linked to Angina Pain
- Aromatase Inhibitors May Raise Heart Risks
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Faith Turney, RN, BN, MN, Support Worker, Geneva Northlink Healthcare, Whangarei, NZ
Bernie Kushner, RN, BScN, MPhil, Lecturer, Massey University, Auckland, NZ
Turney, F., & Kushner,B. (2017). The experience of the spouse caring for a partner with Parkinson's disease. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(1), 7-16.
The symptoms and progress of Parkinson's disease are unique to each individual. The purpose of this study was to understand the experience of a spousal caregiver of a partner with Parkinson's disease. The three aims of this study were to: explore the experience of caring for a partner with Parkinson's disease, identify areas of support that may be needed, and inform professional health practice about the perceptions of the caregiver spouse. A qualitative descriptive study was undertaken, collecting data from semi-structured interviews with five women over the age of 65 years of age. Inductive thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. The three main themes that emerged from the data were: committed to caring, good support, and limits to caring. Spousal caregivers seldom anticipate finding themselves in this role. Nevertheless, they are committed to doing the very best for their partner. Their journeys were unpredictable and mental stress was a common feature with no easy solution. The women all attested to good support from the Parkinson's Society, formal health agencies, and health professionals. It was, and is, a difficult time in their lives but they live through the trajectory of their partner's Parkinson's disease by deciding to accept it, being flexible and adaptable, and using the services available.
Keywords / Ngā kupu matua
Parkinson's disease / Te mate Parkinson; informal carer / te kai aki ā-hoa; partner / te hoa ranga ra; qualita ve research / te rangahau ā-kounga; caregiver burden / te taumahatanga kai aki
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He rerekē ngā tohu o te mate Parkinson i tēnā tangata, i tēnā tangata. Te whāinga ia o tēnei rangahau he kimi māramatanga mō ngā wheako o tētahi hoa ranga ra kua pāngia tōna hoa e te mate Parkinson nei. Ko ngā whāinga e toru o te rangahau nei he tūhura i ngā wheako o ētahi tangata atawhai i ō rātou hoa ranga ra kua pāngia e te mate Parkinson, te tautohu i ngā wāhanga e ka ana kia āwhina a te tangata, me te rapu māramatanga mō ngā whakaaro o te tangata mō te hoaranga ra kai aki hei whakapakari i ngā mahi tapuhi ngaio. I kawea tētahi rohanga whakamārama, i kohia ai he raraunga i ngā uiuinga ko tētahi wāhi anake i āta whakatāhuhu a, ki ētahi wāhine tokorima i runga ake i te 65 tau te pakeke. I whakamahia te tātaritanga kaupapa toro-whānui hei tātari i ngā raraunga. Ko ngā kaupapa matua e toru i puta i ngā raraunga, inā: te ngākau-ū ki te atawhai, te tautoko no pai, me ngā tepenga o te atawhai. He ruarua noa iho ngā hoa ranga ra i mōhio tērā pea ka tau tēnei āhua ki runga i a rātou. Ahakoa tērā, kei te ū rātou ki te āta taurima mārire, kia no pai rawa atu te taurima, i ō rātou hoa. He uaua te matapae i ngā huarahi ka whāia, ā, ko te kōhukihuki ā-hinengaro tētahi āhuatanga ka kitea noa a, he uaua ki te kimi rongoā. E ai ki ngā wāhine katoa he kaha anō te Rōpū Parkinson ki te tautoko, waihoki ngā tari hauora me ngā hunga ngaio o te ao hauora. He wā no uaua, i mua, ināianei i ō rātou ao, heoi anō, mā te whakaae anō o te ngākau ki te pānga o te mate Parkinson, mā te noho wātea, kakama, i roto i ōna whakamātautau, mā te whakamahi i ngā ratonga e wātea ana, ka puta ka ora.


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Blake Lively had all of her fans in surprise. The Shallows actress not only swept out her Instagram account but also unfollowed her husband Ryan Reynolds.
Now the Deadpool franchise actor can't help but speak about Lively's doing. Reynolds who is in a marital relationship with Lively for six years spoke out about the diss during an interview on Smallzy's Surgery as he promoted his upcoming movie, Deadpool sequel.
So, @blakelively has unfollowed husband @VancityReynolds on Insta
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"How are you feeling too, by the way? I know the wife unfollowed you on Instagram,"
the host asked, to which Reynolds responded,
"Yes she did."
"Does that hurt, a little bit inside?"
Reynolds revealed,
"Definitely stings. It's a terrible way to find out that I've been kicked out of the house, to be honest,"
the Green Lantern actor quipped.
"Absolutely terrible. I don't know where rage like that comes from."
Lively removed all of her Instagram posts on Tuesday, May 1, and also stopped following friends and family too. And her Instagram now says, "What happened to Emily…," which might be a promotional strategy for her upcoming movie, A Simple Favor, she is starring in alongside American actress Anna Kendrick, 32.
A Simple Favor is a story about a woman who goes missing. On Wednesday, May 2, Lively took to Instagram to share a preview of the film, which she captioned with a waving emoji while encouraging people to turn the volume up.
Reynolds and Lively have been known as one of the funniest couples in Hollywood, hilariously trolling each other on social media accounts.
On Sunda,y April 8, Lively, 30, shared a photo of herself wearing a braid, to which Reynolds wrote,
"I was so happy back then."


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I think I remember telling you before that we don't just park the truck up and fall asleep with a load like this one, well any big load to be honest. In case I didn't I'll give you a bit of a run down.
As with any time we are coming to a stop, or going off the paved road surface, we slow down and slow down to very slow speeds, the parking area we were stopping at may have been recently graded to smooth out any pot holes but we took no chances on the rocky surface.
Before I steered left toward the open parking area I slowed the truck down to less than twenty kilometres per hour. Corey and I were in constant communication and he knew as soon as I did that I was gearing back and slowing down, at the same time he followed suit and slowed his truck down as well. As long as we were off the road and not impeding traffic in anyway the road corp didn't care where we parked and neither did the police, in fact once we'd finished what we needed to do they'd all disappear until 8pm that night when we got to do it all again.
Over the radio calls of "Bring 'er over to the left a bit more.", "Keep it coming Matt." and "Ten more metres should do us," could be heard. Even through I had parked a rig in a similar spot plenty of times before I still let myself be guided by the the walkers and those outside the vehicle, that was their job and they did it for a reason.
"That should do you there, Matt." Angus called over the radio.
I put my foot on the brake and brought the big load to a standstill, although I couldn't see it from where I was seated I knew a plume of dust would be bellowing out from under the trailer and the dolly from the air brakes operating.
The first thing I did once the truck was stopped was radio to the boys that we were stopped and parked, obviously they could see that with their own eyes but it was one of the safety things we always did. No walker, or worker, was permitted to be on the load on under it while it had the potential to be moving, "stopped and parked" gave the entire team the notification they needed to let them know things weren't going to move again. My comment was then followed with the push truck saying the same thing when their engine was turned off.
"Roger that Matt, stopped and parked." Came Corey's response a few seconds later, it's one of the few times we actually use the word roger to agree.
The second thing I did after we stopped was let out a huge sigh, I know that sounds a bit strange, kind of like I was holding my breath all night, but it actually happens. I've have consciously stopped the truck and tried not to let out that huge breath before climbing out of the truck but it keeps happening, I guess it's my brain's way of telling me the trip is over and I can finally relax.
The third thing I did was reach for my bag and pull out my log book. Because working time must also take into account the time spent around a load and working on the load or truck I couldn't fill the log book out with the full details, they would come when I finally went to sleep for the night, but I could fill it out with the driving portion of those details. I filled in what I could and replaced the log book back in my bag then reached for the door handle of the truck and climbed out to the ground.
The first thing I noticed when I stepped down was how bright it was, I know that too sounds a bit strange because I'd been driving into a dawning day since we brought the rig up the exit ramp and onto the freeway but it's true. I knew it was day light and I knew the clock was saying it was close to 5am but because of cabin lights, flashing lights and tinted windows, not the windscreen obviously, the day didn't look as bright from the cabin as it did from outside. Without the filter of the windscreen and the side tinted window the pre-dawn light nearly made my eyes sting, in fact there was little tears in my eyes.
Even though we'd only travelled about nine kilometres since I was last out of the truck I still stood on that gravel surface and stretched. I reached up to the sky lengthening my back muscles, I then twisted at the hips, left, right then left again, I even stretched and shook my legs and feet. It was good to be out of the truck.
Even before I finished my stretching some of the other guys were going around the truck doing the final checks we needed to do before calling it quits. Of course they checked the tie downs, the ratchets, the safety flags and beacons and the load itself, that was par for the course. Phil and I walked down the right hand side of the truck, eyes on everything but happy to let the other guys do their jobs too. The last job we did was lower the trailer down to it's lowest point with the hydraulic motors, for a rest of ten hours like we were going to give it it made sense not to be sitting on the jacks.
Because we were headed away from the city we had special compensations to get the load on the road again by 2pm. We'd clear the main part of the freeway before peak hour traffic arrived on our tail, but most of all it meant that we'd be able to get enough rest to satisfy our log books for another eight hour shift. If all went to plan by 10pm we'd be well out of town in a truck pull over on the regional highway and getting ourselves some shut eye before we shifted to what would essentially be a day shift roster which would see us back on the road around 8am.
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Investing and the stock market currently are kind of in a middle ground state currently. There hasn't been a lot of momentum going on lately even though over all the long term trend is still going well. This may sound bad, but it actually gives investors a chance to look over their portfolios and get things cleaned up.
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- Always Keep Learning – One of the most notable characteristics of a great investor is knowing that they don't "know it all". They spend a lot of their time studying, much more so than most run of the mill investors. Reading is something they do often and their bookshelves are filled with books about their craft (investing) as well as business, mindset, etc. They also have magazines, newspapers, and know where all the good investing sites are. Adding to their knowledge base on a regular, even daily basis is a regular activity.
- Maintain Strong Emotional Control – It's very easy to get emotional over good and bad investments. Great investors keep a good hold on their emotions. They are not drawn into discussions with financial advisors affect what they do and are not driven to decisions by greed or fear. Their reactions to winning are as neutral as their reactions to losing are…stable and middle of the road. Overconfidence is not something you will see, nor will you see insecurity and flightiness. They understand that when it comes to investing they have a 50/50 chance of winning or losing.
- Persistence is Key – A great investor is not going to jump from one strategy to another always trying to find that one hot tip. They will formulate their strategies based on their knowledge and what they have and then they will stick to it. That is not easy to do, and the level of persistence it takes to stick to your strategy whether you are winning or losing is one of the earmarks of a great investor. Why stick to your strategy? Because it is not a strategy based on a whim. Quitting or switching back and forth will not give you better odds it'll actually just make things worse.
- Always Learn from Your Mistakes… Quickly – All investors go through trials, they make mistakes, the learn lessons and have triumphs as well. What sets the great investors apart from the so-so investors is that they learn from their mistakes and they learn quickly. Making the same mistake over and over again only shows that you are not getting the lesson the mistake has for you. Until you learn that lesson, you will continue to make that mistake.
These characteristics above are only a small handful of the traits that make up a great investor. One of the best things you can do when you are starting out, is to find one or two investors that are considered leaders in the field, and watch them. Study their behaviors, their actions, their attitudes…it's not about following their exact investment strategy. It's about reading between the lines and seeing what makes them who they are.
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Whether you are just getting starting with investing or you have been doing it for a little while, there are steps you can take to become a successful one. It takes time, it takes applying the characteristics and traits we listed above, but it CAN be done if you just apply yourself and commit to it.
- Don't expect to be a millionaire overnight – This isn't negative thinking in action; it just means that you understand that becoming a successful investor isn't about instant success. Positive thinking and visualization are mainstays of a successful investor and play a large part in your success, but being risky with your investments when you don't have the knowledge yet is not positive it is foolish.
- Have clearly defined goals – Always know why you want to be a successful investor. You don't have to justify your reasons, but investors that have reasons are a lot more focused, motivated and successful than those that got into it because it sounded cool. Having a "Why" will keep you going when it feels like you will never learn everything (you won't ever know it ALL, so get rid of that goal!) Hold that "why" close, define the goals you'd like to achieve and let it drive you toward great success.
- Don't drag out your losses – Successful investors know that it's best to cut your losses short. A loss is not a reason to STOP investing; even the greatest investors have losses. It's part of the nature of the business. Inexperienced investors will do everything they can not to take a loss, not realizing they are only increasing the loss. Accept it, have a good stop-loss in place and stick with it!!
- Treat investing as a business because it is – The most successful investors have a carefully written out business plan that lines up their investing. They also follow a specific approach to the steps they take from selection to exit. Include in your plan your objectives, the psychology behind them, your trading strategies and any contingency plans or exit strategies you want to employ. The business plan should be enjoyable to set up and even more so to implement.
- Have your head in the game – Create a routine that leads up to your investment work and stick to it. Having your head in the game is very important in any career and investing is no exception. Get up early, (studies show the most successful investors are early risers) get your mind awake with breakfast or exercise, study the day's market first thing go over the previous day's investment activities and then get started. You can become a successful investor when you are munching on breakfast, checking the social media platforms and watching TV.
- http://www.investorguide.com/article/6679/15-characteristics-of-highly-successful-investors/
- http://www.cabot.net/videos/stock-market-analysis-video/2015/cwr-040315
- http://www.investopedia.com/university/beginner/beginner1.asp
- http://www.spoonfedinvestor.com/25-habits-successful-investors/


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By Edmund Sandoval
Over the course of the past several years, the issues plaguing urban mass transit have received a lot of attention in the press. From ridership declines on a national level to cost overages and inefficiencies, to insufficient options and poorly planned routes, the hits just keep coming. And while ambitious projects to overhaul entire transit systems have come down the pipeline, there have also been a number of smaller, more nimble potential solutions have joined the flow.
One such possibility is that of microtransit, a coming together of on-demand ride-hailing and public transportation. This kind of partnership would hypothetically leverage the smart usage of data and a fleet of smaller, more agile vehicles deployed to riders in need of service.
Yet, with just a few small-scale pilot programs having been launched to date in a handful of cities, some question whether this potential could become an actual reality. To provide some insight, we spoke with Jeff Owen, Senior Planner for Active Transportation for TriMet, provider of bus, light rail and commuter rail transit services in the Portland, Oregon metro area.
Trial and Error
On-demand ride-hailing service providers like Uber and Lyft have, in a very short time, fundamentally changed the way people get around when it comes to urban transportation. Rather than being reliant on a personal vehicle or having to fit one's transport around a transit schedule, commuters can now, with a couple of quick taps, summon a car to any location within the service boundary of a ride-hail provider.
Seeking to build off the success of these companies, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) kicked off app-based public transportation pilots named Bridj and FLEX, respectively. Consisting of 14-person vans and converted 26-passenger buses, the aim was to provide flexible options for daily commuters.
Unfortunately, neither program lasted more than a year. Owing to high costs, low ridership, and a constricted service area, both were forced to fold. In Bridj's case, rides were limited to only morning and rush-hour periods; FLEX, while offering rides within seven-and-a-half minutes, failed to provide connecting rides to the area's light rail stop. The cause for low rider turnout was assumed to be a lack of promotion and marketing.
Still, transit agencies are working hard to examine every piece of the puzzle.
Money Problems
Currently, microtransit seems to be judged on its profitability while providing a low-cost public service to everyday commuters. The necessity of promotion and marketing often comes up in conversation, as does the need for more advanced tech, as well as partnerships with private companies. This begs the question: would those things actually make a difference?
At such an early stage, it's hard to say definitively, but the evidence so far says probably not. For example, a Bay Area microtransit pilot, Leap Transit, folded after raising $2.5 million. As did Loup, which received $1.5 million in additional funding from Obvious Ventures (a capital investment fund founded by Twitter co-founder Evan Williams). Chariot, operating in San Francisco, was purchased by Ford Smart Mobility.
Part of the problem, then, is the focus on achieving returns on initial investments over fairly short trial runs. There have been calls for public subsidization, but this puts an additional onus on transportation agencies and municipalities whose budgets, in many cases, are already stretched thin.
"The reason we really take a careful approach is because we're spending public dollars, and we really have to make sure we're being good stewards of this money and not simply trying something because someone called us up and wants us to try it," says Owen. "There's a whole range of different things that go into the cost structure, the customer service, and the expertise of the driver and the operator."
The average cost of microtransit rides is more expensive than bus or subway fares — hard numbers are difficult to come by but research points to roughly $3-5 per ride. Subsidization pushed Bridj costs down to $1.50 per seat, but that price turned out to mask an estimated cost of $1,000 per ride when compared to actual ridership stats.
In addition, increased visibility of these services runs the risk of increasing the appeal to riders who are able to afford the luxury of a Lyft or Uber, while failing to serve the communities who depend on a dynamic public transportation system.
"A lot of the micro transit pilots promise better customer service," says Owen, "and sometimes it appears that you might get better public service but for a smaller number of people. How does that relate to equity concerns throughout the region? How does that relate to any number of related cases?"
Just One Piece of the Puzzle
In many ways, one could question whether microtransit is getting a fair shake when it comes to reporting its apparent failures. Should microtransit be measured against the same standards?
"The question of the day that everyone is struggling with is, what happens when you start to compare some of the numbers of these pilots for cost or boardings per hour?" asks Owen. "When you begin to break it down, they don't compare very well to what agencies currently run. Even the numbers on lower performing bus routes usually come out looking better than those with microtransit pilots," says Owen.
What it's really going to take is a combination of time, research and continued investment … and the acknowledgment that microtransit isn't a panacea for the issues currently bedeviling public transit systems. It should be viewed as one of several tools that can be implemented within a multi-modal transportation plan. Rather than casting a wide net, it will require focused and nuanced planning.
As Owen neatly sums it up, "Emerging technologies may change what we do as agencies. Microtransit is one of the things that has gained a lot of traction and headlines, as well as new ventures, around the country. We're now are in the process of working together with a lot of our peers and agencies across the country — sharing approaches, lessons learned, strategies — to continue improving what we do and how we do it."


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Last year my friend Lath was diagnosed with a rare form of neck and head cancer. The way Lath, Suzanna and his Family have fought this diagnosis is inspirational.Their courage and strength is admirable. The results of the treatment so far have been really positive and encouraging. On the 15th October I will be running the Birmingham Half Marathon to try and raise some money to put towards Laths ongoing treatment.
Please read below Lathams story and I would be really grateful of your support, every little helps!
"In June 2016, Latham was diagnosed with Nasopharyngeal Cancer, a rare type of neck and head cancer which directly affects the throat, nasal passages and the lymph nodes of the patient. This form of cancer is extremely rare, only representing less than 1 case per 100,000 of all cancer patients.
It is important to note that although the common routes of chemotherapy and radiotherapy can be used to fight these cancerous cells, they can also cause a lot of harm to the patient undergoing these treatments. In the case of Nasopharyngeal Cancer these treatments can have as low as 2% success on someone with an already strong immune system. People with weaker immune systems to begin with are often more susceptible to damage as the chemotherapy destroys the healthy cells along with the cancerous cells. This essentially makes the body weaker to combat the cancer on its own. In this particular case removing the cancer is also not an option as it is much too close the the nerves and the brain.
It is with all this in mind, supported by Latham's own personal beliefs, that we are aiming to raise money towards alternative treatment. Through intense research we have found a hospital abroad that will provide the specialized treatments that Latham will need to help him win his fight against this rare condition. These include: vitamin C IV's, oxygen therapy, alkaline diet and cleansing to name a few. The focus of these treatments is not only physical but there is emphasis on restoring and strengthening the psychological impact that the illness poses."
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Leah Holl
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Go girl! So proud of you!! Lots of love xx
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Well done Lauren!xx
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Good Luck Lauren. A worthy cause for sure.x
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Alabama has finally passed a law to protect the public and State highways from future steel coil incidents. According to the Birmingham News, T. J. Willings, of the Alabama Trucking Association, called this "the toughest load securement legislation in the nation." Steel coil haulers have 60 days to be trained and certified in properly securing steel coils. Representatives from U.S. Steel, Nucor, and O'Neal Steel were on hand to see Governor Riley sign the bill into law.
The Alabama Department of Public Safety is responsible for certifying the drivers. The penalties for companies who have improperly secured loads has been increased. Companies can be fined up to $10,000, and drivers can be fined up to $1,000 and one year in jail. Certification is available online.
Alabama is now imposing the same rules on securing these types of loads as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. This is a no brainer. Why not make the state laws as stiff as the Federal law? There have been too many incidents without injury. The next one could result in death. We should applaud the legislators and Governor for coming together to enact this safety measure.


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A perfect gift to taste the exclusive Rioja Wines.
RIOJA COMPORTILLO RED WHINE: Aged in oak barrels for twelve months. Intense red, tasty, full of fruit nuances. 90% Tempranillo – 10% Garnacha
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BORSAO: A wine made with grapes 60% Garnacha and 40% Tempranillo. Both varieties are produced separately and raised in barrels from six to eight months to finally make a final blend. His stay in the bottle make it an aromatic wine where the power of the Garnacha join with the tannic structure of Tempranillo
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A good cross selection of Spanish wines, not the finest we have tried but gives a different aspect to your bottle rack


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Miss South Africa Rolene Strauss may have been crowned Miss World 2014, but Aishwarya Rai was the real star of the exclusive event.
On Sunday, the former Miss World was honoured with the Most Successful Miss World award at the London ceremony for her charity work and her commitment to "beauty with a purpose" since winning the crown two decades ago.
The 41-year-old Bollywood actress appeared on stage with her husband Abhishek Bachchan, their daughter Aaradhya and her mother Vrinda Rai.
Ash, who was crowned Miss World in 1994, looked gorgeous wearing a silver sequin fishtail gown that hugged her curves, while her hubby looked handsome in a classic black suit. Even daughter Aaradhya was dressed to the nines in a cute pink coat, tights and white flats.
The Cannes Film Festival regular has come a long way since she won the Miss World crown when she was just 21 years old.
Not only has she starred in hit films such as "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" and "Taal," but she's also been dubbed the Most Beautiful Woman in the World. Aishwarya regularly supports charities such as Smile Train, a cleft lip and palate charity; PETA India and runs the Aishwarya Rai Foundation.
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I have a Kia Sedona. I just recently had my front rotors and brake pads replaced. Also at the same time I had drivers side axle replaced and pass. side strut replaced for thudding and knocking noises, which I still hear, Anyway.
My brakes are still squealing loudly and the dealership cant figure out why. Can u please advise me. Thanks Amanda
Hi Amanda!
Since you have already replaced the rotors and the pads…and used genuine KIA parts, I would try installing another set of pads, you might have a defect NEW set. The knocking noise could be coming from worn strut mount bushings located at the top of the strut under the hood, or from a broken/worn motor or transmission mount.
You should ask the dealership if they inspected these items, and if they will replace the new pads under warranty to see if that solves the problem with the brake noise. I am assuming the noise has been confirmed as to coming from the front brakes and not the rear? Noises are hard to pinpoint, it could be coming from the rear brakes.
You can slowly apply the emergency brake (while pulling up on the release handle) while driving 30MPH or so in a vacant parking lot. The emergency brake only uses the rear brakes, so if the noise is present….the rear brakes are the culprit.
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Carlo Blasis 1797-1878
Widely regarded as one of the fathers of modern ballet, Former ballet mistress for the Royal Ballet, Ursula Hageli explains how Carlo Blasis's writings have inspired the ballet techniques of today. With demonstration from Royal Ballet dancer Marcelino Sambé. Piano – Tim Qualtrough.
Blasis is well known for his very rigorous dance classes, sometimes lasting four hours long. Blasis insisted that his students learn theories and definitions of dance steps. He trained all of Enrico Cecchetti's teachers and it is thought that Blasis's influence in his training is what led Cecchetti to create the Cecchetti method of ballet.
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Join Ursula Hageli as she introduces "le dieu de la danse" – Auguste Vestris. With performance from Royal Ballet dancer Valentino Zucchetti. Trained solely and with the greatest care by his father, Gaétan Vestris, Auguste Vestris made a single unofficial appearance at the Opéra (and was…
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We are in the middle of yet another very busy week and it has been lovely to see so many of you attending the Sports Days that are being held throughout the week. We often hear in the media that children are not participating in enough sports or are too passive. However, for the last three mornings, we have been able to witness our students competing and participating in a bid to gain points for their House.
For our younger students, the sheer joy of taking part in running, throwing or jumping events is a delight to behold. The result is irrelevant for many and they simply rejoice in supporting and watching their friends compete or complete the event to the best of their ability. This was clearly evident as a friendship group of Year 2 children ran around the running track with a big smile on their faces chatting as they ran close to the edge of the track, so that they could high-five parents and teachers cheering them on from the side lines.
At the senior end of the school, we saw high level competition with some outstanding results all conducted with good humour and respect for each other. The parental support for everyone taking part and the friendly atmosphere at the events to date is yet another example of the special culture and community that we have at school. Congratulations to everyone who took part and thank you to the many parents and friends who supported this event.
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I love a good rain storm. Big thunder. Impressive lightning. The kind of storm that when it rains, it pours! And the whole storm just seems to overwhelm everything.
It's one of the things I miss about living in the South and Midwest. Here in New England we don't get a lot of big thunderous rain storms very often. We get some pretty impressive snow storms, which I also love. But it's more rare to get this kind of a big rain storm, where when it rains it just pours.
When it rains, it pours
Unfortunately, this phrase can also mean something different from an actual rain storm. In fact, most often when I hear this phrase used, or when I use it myself, it is to refer to difficulties in life. And not just a difficulty or two, but a period of time when it seems like difficulties seem to just pour down faster than we can work through them…and sometimes, even faster than we can even think about them and process it all.
Big thunder. Impressive lightning. And the kind of storm that when it rains, it pours! The kind of storm that is just a downpour of difficulties. The kind of storm that is completely overwhelming.
When it rains, it pours!
As I sit here writing this, I am not looking back on a time in the past, remembering when I was in the middle of a downpour of difficulties. I am writing this as I sit here in the middle of a downpour.
This is a storm that started a few years ago. Every so often it seems to start letting up…but then it begins to pick up again. Right now, the thunder is deafening. The lighting is so impressive it's actually scary. And the rain is falling so hard that it's hard to see more than a couple of feet in front of myself.
When it rains, it pours…and it becomes overwhelming
It has become such a big storm, that it's hard to even know exactly where to turn and which way to go in order to find shelter to get out of the storm. It's not just raining, it's pouring. A legitimate downpour!
It's the kind of rain that falls so fast and hard that it actually hurts. The kind of rain that the ground can't soak up fast enough, so big puddles are forming all around. The kind of rain that just drenches everything. The kind of rain that is truly overwhelming.
When it rains, it pours…and I'm completely overwhelmed!
Yesterday it kind of all came to breaking point. The storm was so strong, and I was so weak, it just made for one of those days you want to forget. It was the recipe for a bad day…and a bad day it definitely was. Not only did nothing seem to go right, but everything also seemed to go wrong. (I had a Confirmation retreat at my house during the day as well, and I actually enjoyed that…it was everything going on in my life aside from that which made for a really bad day) By the end of the day, I just couldn't hold it together anymore. I got home after dropping my kids off back at their mother's house, went inside, and just lost it…
I shared with my best friend how frustrated I was, how I was struggling with everything, how utterly overwhelmed I was and how inadequate and worthless and weak I felt in that moment.
I paced back and forth around my living room, at first just trying to breathe, then yelling, then crying, then more yelling, then more crying, then trying to breathe again.
I sat in silence, staring up at the ceiling not moving, not wanting to think or feel or do anything.
I honestly, for a moment, wanted to just give up on everything…to just pack up and leave my life and go where no one would know me or be able to find me and just live my life alone, running away from the storm I currently find myself in.
It wasn't just raining, nor was it even pouring…it was such a major downpour that it was consuming everything
Last night I was able to find some peace. I was able to talk more with my best friend. I was able to laugh some. I was able to relax and breathe. I was able to sleep. And then this morning when I woke up…
…the rain was still falling hard…
…another discouraging thing happened…
…I continue to be in the middle of the downpour…
…and I was also reminded of a couple of truths that can be easy to forget…
1. Storms will come and go, God will not
No matter what storm I'm in the middle of, no matter how distant I feel from God, no matter how distracted from seeking him I am at a particular moment during the storm, God has not gone anywhere. Storms will come and go in this life, but God will not come and go…because he is always here with me.
…for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." So we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?" (Hebrews 13:5-6)
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted… (Psalm 34:18)
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. "The Lord is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him." The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. (Lamentations 3:22-25)
There's a reason the Bible says this (and there are many more verses/passages that remind us of this truth)…because storms are a part of life. We live in a broken and fallen world, and difficult things happen. As much as we try, we cannot keep storms from happening in our life. But, we can find comfort and peace and strength and renewed faith in the truth that no matter how big the storm, God is with us. He hasn't abandoned us, left us, or walked farther away from us. He's with us, near us, helping us.
And that leads to the second truth…
2. The storm will always seem bigger when I am focused on it
This morning I was reminded of something that happened last summer.
I was at my son's baseball game, when a rain storm hit. And this was a pretty big rain storm too! Everyone immediately began to run for cover. Some of the coaches ran into the dugout. Most of the parents and kids ran into the nearby pavilion. And then we waited…waited to see how long the storm would last. As it continued on, it became apparent that the game wasn't going to continue, as the ground became increasingly soaked with puddles forming all around. So at that point, we were just waiting for the rain to die down enough so we could run to our cars to head home.
As I was standing there with my kids waiting for the rain to die down, my son decided he wanted to run a race in the rain.
I love the perspective of kids! We as parents are frustrated because the rain ruined our plans, or not wanting to get wet from the rain, or thinking about how we have to reschedule the game for a future date. And all the while, the kids just want to live in the moment and enjoy the rain rather than be frustrated by it. (maybe this is why Jesus said we must have faith like a child)
As a parent and a sensible adult…sometimes anyway…my initial thought and response was "No, because I don't want to get wet." But I am so glad I didn't stick with that response! When he asked me again a minute later, I changed my mind and said "Ok, let's do it". And we did!
Afterwards I was wet and cold from the rain, and I probably looked pretty goofy and childish to other parents. But I now have this memory with my son of having fun in the middle of a rain storm, because we chose to not focus on the storm, but rather living and having fun in the moment. And it's a memory that my son has even brought up again since that time.
If we are so focused on the storm that it becomes all we see, then we will be overwhelmed by it because we are allowing it to overwhelm us
We can't change the storm, but we can change our focus and how we act and react in the midst of that storm.
May we remember that no matter the size or strength of the storm, God is right there. May we find rest and peace and strength and renewed faith because we know God is with us. May we find promises and encouragement in God's Word that we can cling to. May we choose to not be so focused on the storm that we miss what is happening around us that is good. May we find ways to be intentional about focusing on what God is doing around us and the things we can do, even in the middle of the storm.
A few suggestions to help focus on these 2 truths rather than the storm…
- Search scripture for verses/passages that give encouragement in the midst of difficult times, and then journal them so you can easily remember and be reminded of them when you need to be.
- Talk to someone who has been through a major storm themselves, allowing yourself to both be honest about your storm as well as listen to the wisdom they have to share with you from their own storm.
- Write down a list of things you have in your life at this moment that you are thankful for…blessings that God has given you, even in the middle of the storm.
- Pray. Be honest with God. Don't be afraid to share your struggles and honest feelings with him. He can handle it. Yell if you have to. Open yourself up to him…and then watch as you begin to seek him and draw closer to him in ways you never thought you could before.
I'd love to hear other ideas you have or ways you've done this in your own life. Please feel free to comment and share.


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Mobile E2E Architect
- Recruteur
- Voo
- Région
- Liège (Ville) (BE)
- Publication
- dimanche 9 septembre 2018
- Date limite
- mercredi 24 octobre 2018
- Fonction
- IT / Internet, Administrateur base de données, Administration système, Développement IT, ICT Engineer, IT - général, IT Management, Web Application Developer, Web Designer
- Niveau d'expérience
- > 10 ans d'expérience, 5 à 10 ans d'expérience, Non communiqué
- Type de contrat
- Temps de travail
- Temps plein
VOO is the main cable operator in Wallonia and Brussels. Thanks to the constant progress of digitization, it is now much more than analogue television: it is also digital television, broadband internet, telephony (fixed and mobile) and many other services ... The market is evolving, filled with challenges and to strengthen our teams, we are looking for a passionate collaborator to fulfill the following function in Burxelles/Liège/Gosselies (m/f):
Mobile E2E Architect
Responsibility :
- development of the technical strategy of the domain mobile
- translation of business requirements into technical requirements
- selection and/or development of a technical solution/architectures: that are compliant with the business and technical needs, takes into account the reality of the existing solution, takes advantage as much as possible of state-of-the-art/emerging technologies and are cost-efficient.
Functional description
- Development of the technical strategy of the domain he is responsible for
- Align in a proactive way with product marketing during the project feasibility and strategy development phase
- Key contact person for all technical related matters both internally and externally towards suppliers
- Preparation of RFI/RFP documents towards suppliers based on own knowledge and expertise, combined with input gathered, analysed and if needed, reformulated from the operational departments, which can be marketing, sales, technical etc.
- Review of the proposed solutions followed by making and presentation a recommendation for selection based on technologies used and going for a future proof approach, but while keeping in mind items as operational ease of use and impact on the existing systems.
- Assessment of the proposed solutions and presentation of a recommendation for selection based on a balanced evaluation of the performance of the proposed technologies , the future-proofness of the approach, also keeping in mind operational ease of use and impact on the existing architecture and platforms.
- Once a solution has been selected, monitor and comment on all design changes
- Create and review technical design documentation
- Check whether modifications are technically valid and determine (together with the project manager) the system impact
- Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and the applicable departments on technical & integration issues
- Check if all integration issues with the existing deployed systems have been taken into consideration
- Work with the project manager to create the detailed planning and to create and validate business case
- Support the business/process analyst to create/validate use cases/processes
- Ensuring, together with the integration manager and his team that the work performed and the solution implemented is in accordance with the Architectural Design and Specifications
- Knowledge transfer to all stakeholders
Profile and domains of expertise
- Master's Degree preferably in engineering and/or IT
- Experience in the field of telecommunication (Mobile)
- Experience of at least 5 years in a similar architect role
- A proven technical knowledge of systems and networks
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Strong analytical and communication skills both verbal and written incl. presentation skills
- Team Oriented but ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work and communicate clearly in French and English
- Eager to learn about new technologies with a passion for everything related to telecom
- Ability to translate business needs into solution architecture requirements
- Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies and to articulate the effect of technology on business.
- Capability of working in a stressful environment whilst being proactive and assertive
- Must possess vast experience in working collaboratively with (internal) Clients, Project & Process Managers, Marketing teams and Integration functions to ensure that proposed solutions are technically viable, appropriately designed and implemented.
Evaluation Criteria
- Quality of proposed architectures/designs
- According best practices, overall technical strategy and business needs
- Cost-effective
- Realistic from a legacy, functional and timing point of view
- Must be complete (End-to-end aspect)
- Open & Future proof
- Respect timing for architecture/design deliverables
- The implementation of the design must be possible with the budget proposed
- Ability to work together with other people in a constructive way
Offer :
If you want to join a company with many opportunities in a constantly changing industry, if you have the soul of an entrepreneur and are ready to take on this challenge, then do not hesitate to apply online. A pleasant work environment and a salary commensurate with your skills are waiting for you.
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