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Attorneys for Victims with Brain Injury and Post-Concussion Syndrome in Texas
At The Francis Firm, our Southlake, Texas brain injury attorneys are here to help and ready to fight for you. If you or someone you love has suffered a head injury, do not risk attempting to handle the claim on your own.
For more than 25 years, our trial attorneys have aggressively represented clients with head injuries in courtrooms throughout the State of Texas. Let the experienced brain injury attorneys at The Francis Firm help you understand your rights, get the medical care you need, and the compensation you deserve.
Please don't hesitate to contact us today so we can get started on your case. We offer free personal injury consultations.
Identifying Mild Brain Injuries and Their Causes
If you have been in an accident in which you hit your head or your body was shaken rapidly, it is important for you and your family members to keep an eye out for potential signs of concussion or brain injury.
The following are some of the most common symptoms of traumatic brain injuries:
- Difficulty concentrating
- Forgetfulness and memory problems
- Difficulty carrying out work responsibilities
- Personality changes and mood swings
- Vision loss
- Hearing loss
If you have experienced these symptoms and are not sure whether they are related to your accident, you owe it to yourself to see a doctor and get some answers. If it turns out that you do have a brain injury, you can then begin the process of treatment, recovery and seeking compensation. Our expert Southlake, TX brain injury lawyers can assist you.
Brain Injury Facts
- A loss of consciousness is not required for someone to suffer a concussion or traumatic brain injury.
- A brain injury is typically diagnosed based upon the patient's symptoms and not diagnostic test results.
- A negative brain MRI or CT scan does not mean someone did not suffer a significant brain injury.
Brain Injury Verdicts & Settlements
$1,970,000 | Drunk Driver Causes Brain Injury
An out of state Defendant consumed alcohol at a Weatherford restaurant until her blood alcohol level was nearly three times the Texas legal limits before attempting to drive back to her hotel at night and on the wrong side of the roadway, without using headlights. During this process, she struck a vehicle driven by a gentleman running errands near his home. The collision resulted in multiple injuries, including a mild traumatic brain injury. Suit was brought, resulting in settlements totaling $1,970,000. After fees, expenses and the repayment of medical liens and bills, our client recovered $1,100,829.
$1,050,000 | Truck Wreck Causes Back and Head Injury
A man driving a commercial tanker truck without the required CDL license struck a vehicle occupied by a husband and wife stopped on I-35 due to heavy traffic. Our firm was able to obtain a settlement for our clients for in the insurance policy limits of the trucking company and our clients' underinsured motorist limits in the amount of $1,050,000. The claims against the trucking company were settled in less than seventy-five days from the date of the collision. After fees, expenses and the repayment of medical liens and bills, our clients recovered $512,722.85.
$300,000 | One Vehicle Accident Causes Brain Injury
Our client was a passenger in her boyfriend's truck when it rolled over because he was traveling too fast. Our client suffered various injuries, including a mild traumatic brain injury. Our office was able to settle the case shortly before trial for an amount several times greater than the Defendant's insurance policy limits and the underinsured policy limits applicable to this collision. After fees, expenses and the repayment of medical liens and bills, our client recovered $140,839.89.
Helping You Seek Compensation for the Services You Need
Recovering from a concussion or brain injury is a multi-step process.
The first step is the acute medical treatment that you get when you go to the hospital after an accident. Once your medical condition is stable, the following services may help you achieve additional improvements:
- Rehabilitation: In the aftermath of a brain injury, rehabilitative services such as occupational therapy and physical therapy may help you restore some abilities that have become impaired due to your brain injury.
- Supportive services: Unfortunately, many brain injuries have irreversible consequences that can interfere with daily living. There are a variety of life care services available that can help people cope with the consequences of permanent brain damage.
Our Southlake, Texas brain injury attorneys will help you find doctors, therapists, rehabilitation specialists and life care planners to carefully document what it will take to ensure you or your loved one makes the fullest possible recovery from a brain injury.
Our goal is to get you the compensation you need and deserve to get your life back in order.
Contact Us Today
The Texas trial lawyers at The Francis Firm have decades of experience litigating brain injury cases. We provide the legal expertise and financial resources necessary to fight insurance companies and pursue justice for you in the courtroom. If you or a loved one suffered a head injury, we can help.
We offer free personal injury consultations. If you are unable to come to our Southlake office, we will come to you.
When you hire The Francis Firm for your personal injury claim, there will never be any legal fees or costs until we recover money for you. Let the experienced trial lawyers at The Francis Firm help you understand your rights, get the medical care you need, and fight for the settlement you deserve. Contact us online or call our firm today at (817) 329-9001.
Recent Verdicts & Settlements
With over twenty million dollars recovered for clients, you can trust our experience and proven track record to get you the maximum possible recovery.SEE RECENT VERDICTS & SETTLEMENTS
- $2,250,000: Wrongful Death
- $1,970,000: Vehicle Collision
- $1,250,000: Car Accident
- $1,050,000: Truck Collision
- $1,000,000: Truck Accident
- $900,000: Vehicle Collision
- $775,839: Commercial Litigation
- $600,000: Wrongful Death
- $565,000: Vehicle Collision
- $425,000: Product Liability
- $329,000: Commercial Litigation
- $206,545: Premises Liability
- $87,300: Arbitration Verdict


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By Kevin McGuire, SVP Product
In the last decade Smartphones have changed how we connect and communicate. But let's call a spade a spade: the smartphone isn't as smart as it should be. When we unlock our phones we still get the same boring initial experience – a home screen with a sea of icons, the last app we recently used, or an app that we launched from the lock screen or message tray. After trillions of unlocks is that the best we can offer users?
Research from Phoenix Marketing International on the First Dibs report shows that 54% of the time device unlock experiences are unfulfilling to users, and 47% of device unlocks occur with no specific task or application in mind. People frequently turn to their Smartphones when they're bored, often to simply see "what's up" or to ensure they're not missing out on a trending topic.
During these times users should be immediately informed and delighted after unlocking their device without having to think or act. Interesting, engaging, relevant, contextual content "for me" makes a powerful First Screen experience, along with the ability to easily move on from it if there is a particular task or application in mind. But our "smart" phones still require us to dig, tap, and wait to find something that satisfies our boredom itch or curiosity.
Let's take a look at the key characteristics of a better smartphone First Screen experience:
- Content Centric: Deliver compelling content to the smartphone user that amuses, delights, and informs.
- Keeps Phone UX: Doesn't deviate from the native UX of the device – providing a seamless user experience.
- No Need to Dig: Appears immediately on unlock, removing the need to dig through icons and apps for content.
- Big Distribution: An existing large distribution base to ensure high levels of monetization..
- Safe Monetization: Keep smartphones free from Rogue Ads and Malware.
- Supports CRM: Provide ways for new levels of engagement to subscriber base through cross-promotions and surveys.
Recently, as shown in Figure 1 we have seen certain solutions seeking to improve the first screen experience – News Apps, Enhanced Search, Lockscreen Rewards, and others. But do these solutions really provide the experience users want and need?
- News Apps: FlipBoard and Apple News are examples of content centric experiences that push content to smartphone users through notifications and taps/swipes. While the content here can engage, the solution doesn't solve the problem of giving the user what they want immediately upon unlock. Sure, they may see a notification and decide they want to read the story – if they think to look for it in a typically cluttered message tray. Always-on users expect always-on experiences without having to take time or action to get connected to the content they love beyond news, especially when they have no specific task or application in mind as they unlock their phone.
- Enhanced Search: Leaps in voice recognition and artificial intelligence have improved search capabilities dramatically. But is it solving the problem of giving the user something they want when they don't know what they want? The user still has to initiate the search with "something" – even if it's as simple as "entertain me"!
- Lockscreen Rewards: Here we do have a solution that gives the user something immediately on unlock – credit for watching advertising! The idea is for the smartphone user to consume something that then can some kind of reward (money or points toward something). However, how many of us really are looking to watch an ad in our times of boredom? The failure here is that it does not give us a content experience that truly would engage, delight, inform or resonate with the mass market.
- -1 Screen: Carriers have come up with a "-1 screen" which is accessed from swiping right from their lock screen or home screen. Here the user can engage with important reminders, top news stories, the weather, and other items that may inform or educate them on their day. The experience here, however, looks like a long list of push notifications rather than something that truly engages users to solve their mobile boredom.
I expect that we will see a lot more First Screen innovation over the next year. The question remains however: Will these solutions actually fix the smartphone content experience? Mobile Posse's platform is being used by Wireless Carriers and Device Manufacturers to offer their subscribers compelling content when they want it – giving them the "fix" they need in their times of boredom.

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One of the gnarliest timelapses you've ever seen: Supercell storm
IT'S SPRINGTIME, AND THAT MEANS it's time for absolutely epic storms. Some of the most violent (and cool-looking) thunderstorms are supercells: giant, solitary storms characterized by the clouds rotating in a cyclone above it. They are known for having an insane amount of rainfall and possibly hail or even tornadoes.
Last May, filmmaker Stephen Locke captured this supercell forming near Climax, Kansas (which is probably the perfect name for a town underneath this storm). The footage is truly breathtaking. You can find more of Locke's stormchaser cinematography at his website, the Tempest Gallery.
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Free Wheeling: Everything you need to know about travelling the world on four wheels
Motorhomes and Campervans open up a whole new world filled with adventure, allowing travellers to explore on their own schedule while avoiding expensive hotel costs. Are you considering an adventure on four wheels but don't know where to start? Well, start here…
Motorhome holidays are becoming more and more popular with British families who are now beginning to choose this type of holiday over more the traditional all-inclusive package deals. Motorhomes are pretty well-equipped these days, with cookers, beds, storage, washing facilities and electricity all as standard features. With campsites available in even the most remote places, suddenly you're not tied down to other people's opening hours, but free to go your own way and save money at the same time.
After hiring your vehicle (even better if you have your own!), the only real outlays are the minimal campsite charges, petrol and food, so you can put the leftover cash towards future trips or simply treat yourself to extra activities or experiences while you're away.
It is important to bear in mind that depending on the size of your chosen campervan, you may need to apply for a category C driving license if your vehicle is larger than 3.5 tonnes in weight. Those who passed their test prior to 1997 are covered. But if you haven't ventured out in a large vehicle before it can take some getting used too.
- Do your research for getting a campervan.
Make sure you look around and don't buy the first campervan you see. After seeing some online, you'll know what's a reasonable price and what's not. Consider buying a 4×4 wheel drive especially if you're planning to see more and go off-road.
- Make sure you have all the necessary gear.
What do you need to pack for living in a campervan? It's not as simple as just putting a mattress in the back of your car. You will need to consider equipment for cooking, sleeping and living in general. For example, it's useful to have a gas cooker to make breakfast and dinner. But you also need plates, cutlery and other cookware. Sometimes, you may camp somewhere remote and just want to read a book or play a game of cards with your travel mates. Then it's useful to have decent light. Below is a list of travel essentials for your trip:
Sleeping gear:
- Mattress
- Sleeping bag
- Pillows
Food & Cooking:
- Gas cooker & fuel
- Aluminium foil
- Plates, bowls, cups and cutlery
- Camping cookware kit
- Plastic bags
- Food & beverage cooler
- Tupperware
- Water Jug
- Water bottles
Next to sleeping items, cookware and clothing, there are also other necessities which may be useful to take with you. Think about everything you plan on doing while on the road; hiking, showering, swimming, reading a book, playing cards before bedtime, charging your phone etc.
Other necessities:
- Universal travel adaptor
- Battery pack
- Torch
- Lantern
- Matches
- Spare batteries
- Towels
- Books
- Music
- Mosquito Repellant
- First Aid Kit
- Swimwear
- Do some planning but stay flexible
There is probably a lot you will want to see when travelling in your campervan. So, beforehand, make a list of the destinations which you want to prioritise and create a route for yourself. Don't make your schedule too tight, however, as you still want to have a little freedom – your plans are likely to change every single day. Embrace that. You probably won't see some of the places that you planned to visit, but you'll end up seeing others which you didn't expect to. And those unexpected spots are often the most memorable.
- Plan long drives during daylight hours
Be sure to get to your destination for that day before it gets dark. Driving in the dark is never really fun, especially when you're not familiar with the route or are driving somewhere remote without streetlights.
- Always take enough water with you
There isn't always a supermarket at the end of the road so be sure to always have enough water stored away. You never know if your campervan is going to break down leaving you stranded somewhere without help. On that note, also remember to:
- Always let someone know where you are
Occasionally, you may forget however it is really important that a friend or loved one knows roughly where in the world you are, so in the rare case you go missing, get lost or find yourself stranded somewhere, they have hope of tracking you down. This is especially important when you're travelling somewhere remote. Just send a quick daily text to a relative so they know where you are and that you're safe and sound.
- Enjoy!
Don't stress but relax and have fun. Don't try to do too much or expect too much, just embrace it. Take the views in and enjoy the freedom you have at that moment in time. You want to remember this road trip for the rest of your life!


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Communications Associate (Alumni & Development)
Wartburg College
- Location: Waverly, IA
- Post Date: 1/29/2019
- Job Type: FULL TIME
- Job Level: Experienced
Title of Position – Communications Associate (Alumni & Development)
Preparation Date: January 28, 2019
Function of Position:
Responsible to the Assistant Director of Marketing & Communication and the Associate Director of Advancement – Alumni & Parent Relations and Annual Giving, to assist with the general administrative operations of the Alumni & Development Offices, particularly those communication functions designed to engage alumni, parents, friends, and other key constituents in the advancement of the College. Collaborates with Marketing & Communication and other Institutional Advancement staff to promote involvement in fundraising initiatives and other activities, demonstrating initiative; utilizing a broad set of organizational, communication and public relations skills; and working effectively with a minimum of direct supervision.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Marketing & Communication
1) Coordinate the development of communication materials in support of Alumni & Development and in collaboration with Marketing & Communication staff, to achieve a unified look and message. Write content for print and electronic communication elements for fundraising and other advancement-related initiatives, including brochures, newsletters, and other materials as needed; oversee the gathering of information and content for various communications. 25%
2) Collaborate with Institutional Advancement colleagues in the development and execution of an effective communication plan to engage target audiences in support of the College, integrating the President as well as other volunteer or campus leaders as appropriate. 20%
3) Coordinate updates to Alumni & Development websites, resulting in sites that effectively engage alumni, parents, friends, and other constituents in support of the College. 5%
Alumni & Parent Relations and Annual Giving
4) Prepare electronic and print communications for donors, staff, alumni, parents, and volunteer leaders, in collaboration with Alumni & Development, and Marketing & Communication staff. 25%
5) Create online event registrations. 15%
6) Design and produce (gathering and editing content for) monthly e-newsletters sent to alumni, parents, and/or donors. 5%
7) Assist in the training and oversight of student employees working in the College's e-communications system. 5%
Other duties may be assigned. Some weekend/evening work may be required.
Employee will proceed independently, working toward objectives established in consultation with supervisor. Employee required to use of a wide range of procedures, prioritize own work and resolve unusual cases in consultation with supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor's degree in communication arts or related area and strong knowledge of marketing, communications, and/or public relations field (preferably with higher education or not-for-profits); demonstrated excellence in writing, editing and interpersonal communications, and working knowledge of communications and office technology including computers, digital communication software, website software, social media, etc. Must demonstrate the ability to balance multiple projects with accuracy in a deadline-driven environment, and to work as part of a team. Excellent organizational and administrative skills and the ability to plan and prioritize tasks. Must demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of philanthropy as well as a desire and commitment to further the mission of the College. Must possess the interest and ability to learn new skills required to remain current for the position, as well as initiative and judgment to execute responsibilities.
Application Procedure:
Send letter of interest, including a statement regarding qualities you offer within the context of the Wartburg College mission, résumé, and contact information for three references electronically to: email@example.com. See www.wartburg.edu for further information about the college. Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.
WARTBURG COLLEGE is a selective liberal arts college of the ELCA, nationally recognized for community engagement. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College actively seeks applications from underrepresented groups.


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Russian asset – and unindicted co-conspirator – mafia "Don" Trump has systematically been hollowing out America's federal law enforcement officials who investigate international organized crime since becoming president.
Already he has removed acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates, FBI Director James Comey, Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Mary McCord, FBI Assistant Director Mike Kortan, FBI Chief of the Counterespionage Section Peter Strzok, and Lisa Page, a lawyer in the Justice Department's organized-crime section whose cases centered on international organized crime and money laundering.
Putin's Russian mafia has infiltrated the U.S. government and has its puppet on the inside of American law enforcement to do its bidding.
Trump's latest target is Department of Justice attorney Bruce Ohr, an expert in Russia and Russian organized crime.
Natasha Bertrand of The Atlantic reports, Trump's Top Targets in the Russia Probe Are Experts in Organized Crime:
Bruce Ohr. Lisa Page. Andrew Weissmann. Andrew McCabe. President Donald Trump has relentlessly attacked these FBI and Justice Department officials as dishonest "Democrats" engaged in a partisan "witch hunt" led by the special counsel determined to tie his campaign to Russia. But Trump's attacks have also served to highlight another thread among these officials and others who have investigated his campaign: their extensive experience in probing money laundering and organized crime, particularly as they pertain to Russia.
Trump's latest obsession is with Bruce Ohr, a career Justice Department official who spent years investigating Russian organized crime and corruption—an expertise he shared with another Trump target named Christopher Steele, the former British intelligence operative who provided valuable intelligence on Russia to the State Department and the FBI's Eurasian Organized Crime Task Force prior to authoring the Trump-Russia dossier in 2016. Ohr and Steele met in 2007, according to The New York Times, and stayed in touch as a result of their shared interests and mutual respect. Trump has tweeted about Ohr nearly a dozen times this month alone, complaining about his relationship with Steele and Ohr's wife's past work for Fusion GPS—the opposition-research firm that hired Steele in 2016 to research Trump's Russia ties.
Trump's fixation with seeing Ohr ousted from the Justice Department could be perceived as yet another attempt to undermine the credibility of the people who have investigated him. It could also be interpreted as an attack on someone with deep knowledge of the shady characters Trump and his cohort have been linked to, including Semion Mogilevich, the Russian mob boss, and Oleg Deripaska, a Russian aluminum magnate close to Putin who did business with Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort. (Incidentally, another Manafort associate, the Ukrainian billionaire Dmitry Firtash, admitted that he only managed to be in business because Mogilevich allowed him to be, according to a leaked 2008 State Department cable.) Ohr was involved in banning Deripaska from the U.S. in 2006, due to his alleged ties to organized crime and fear that he would try to launder money into American real estate. Nearly a decade later, Ohr and the FBI sought Deripaska's help in taking down overseas criminal syndicates.
And then there's Andy McCabe, the former deputy director of the FBI who spent more than a decade investigating Russian organized crime and served as a supervisory special agent of a task force that scrutinized Eurasian crime syndicates. McCabe is a 21-year FBI veteran who handled aspects of the Russia investigation until Mueller was appointed last May, an appointment McCabe says he pushed for. He was fired in March, just two days short of being eligible to receive his pension and other benefits from the bureau. The official reason was that he had lacked candor when describing his interactions with the press to the Office of the Inspector General. But Trump and his allies' relentless attacks on McCabe on Twitter and cable news made it difficult for many to believe that Attorney General Jeff Sessions's decision to fire him was completely devoid of political considerations.
One member of Mueller's team, meanwhile, has provoked more ire from the president's allies than others: Andrew Weissmann, a seasoned prosecutor who oversaw cases against high-ranking organized criminals on Wall Street in the early 1990s and, later, against 30 people implicated in the Enron fraud scandal. Trump has also villainized the former Mueller team member Lisa Page, a trial attorney in the Justice Department's organized-crime section whose cases centered on international organized crime and money laundering. She has been targeted by the president and his allies for mocking Trump in text messages she exchanged with Peter Strzok, a Russian counterintelligence expert in the FBI, during a period in which both briefly worked on the Mueller investigation. Strzok was fired earlier this month for writing similarly caustic messages. Trump says the texts showed outrageous bias and has cited them as evidence that Mueller is out to get him.
Mueller's probe is first and foremost a counterintelligence investigation, and Trump famously declared last year that any examination of his personal finances would cross a "red line." But Russia's criminal syndicates have become increasingly intertwined with its intelligence services, blurring the line between Mafia dons and spies. (As the Russia expert Mark Galeotti wrote in his book The Vory: Russia's Super Mafia, Putin's Kremlin has consolidated power by "not simply taming, but absorbing, the underworld.")
The president has denied having any business ties to Russia, and his dream of building a Trump Tower Moscow never materialized. But his links to Russian oligarchs and mobsters from the former Soviet Union have been well documented: Millions of dollars from the former Soviet Union flowed into Trump's developments and casinos throughout the 1990s, as the journalist Craig Unger has chronicled, as oligarchs looked for a place to hide their money in the West. The Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, was once known as a hot spot for Brooklyn mobsters associated with the Russian Mafia, and quickly became the "favorite East Coast destination" of the top Russian mob boss Vyacheslav Ivankov, according to the 2000 book Red Mafiya: How the Russian Mob Has Invaded America. It was also repeatedly cited by the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network for having inadequate money-laundering controls.
By the early 2000s, a third of the buyers of Trump Tower's most expensive condos were Russia-linked shell companies or individuals from the former Soviet Union—including Eduard Nektalov, a mob-connected diamond dealer from Uzbekistan, and David Bogatin, a Russian-émigré mobster who specialized in bootlegging gasoline. Bogatin's brother was involved in an elaborate stock fraud with the top Russian mob boss Mogilevich, who himself is allied with Alimzhan Tokhtakhounov—another Russian mob leader who ran an entire gambling and money-laundering network out of Unit 63A in Trump Tower, just three floors below Trump's own residence.(Tokhtakhounov was a VIP attendee at Trump's Miss Universe pageant in Moscow just seven months after the gambling ring was busted by the FBI.) Trump's own sons have boasted of the Trump Organization's dependence on Russian money. "Russians make up a pretty disproportionate cross-section of a lot of our assets," Donald Trump Jr. said in 2008. "We don't rely on American banks," Eric Trump reportedly told a golfing buddy in 2014. "We have all the funding we need out of Russia."
Trump's longtime personal lawyer, Michael Cohen—who pleaded guilty last week to tax fraud and campaign-finance violations, in which he implicated the president—once bragged that he was part of the Russian mob, according to The Wall Street Journal. Cohen's uncle, with whom he was close, owned a Brooklyn catering hall called El Caribe, in which Cohen had a stake—a hall that "for decades was the scene of mob weddings and Christmas parties," the Timesreported, and housed the offices of "two of New York's most notorious Russian mobsters."
It is ironic, then, that Trump's attacks have shone a bright light on the experts inside and outside the government who have been investigating him—individuals who share a deep expertise in organized crime, money laundering, fraud, and racketeering. Even Glenn Simpson, the co-founder of Fusion GPS, spent years as an investigative reporter at The Wall Street Journal digging into Russian organized crime. In a hearing before the House Intelligence Committee last year, Simpson explained that "real-estate deals" were a common Russian method of hiding and moving money. Asked whether Fusion had found "evidence" of corruption and illicit finance related to the purchase of Trump properties, Simpson replied that his firm had seen "patterns of buying and selling that we thought were suggestive of money laundering," including "fast-turnover deals and deals where there seemed to have been efforts to disguise the identity of the buyer."
It's not just Trump Tower or Trump Taj Mahal. NBC News reported in November that Trump's Panama hotel had organized-crime ties, and a Russian state-owned bank under U.S. sanctions, whose CEO met with Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, in December 2016, helped finance the construction of the president's 65-story Trump International Hotel and Tower in Toronto."
The Russian Mafia is essentially under the dominion of the Russian government and Russian intelligence services," Simpson said in his congressional testimony. But Trump, continuing on the curious theme of defending Moscow while throwing U.S. intelligence officials under the bus, has, conveniently for Putin, persisted in making a spectacle of some of the Kremlin's biggest adversaries in the U.S. government.
Over the weekend, the New York Times reported, Agents Tried to Flip Russian Oligarchs. The Fallout Spread to Trump.
In the estimation of American officials, Oleg V. Deripaska, a Russian oligarch with close ties to the Kremlin, has faced credible accusations of extortion, bribery and even murder.
They also thought he might make a good source.
Between 2014 and 2016, the F.B.I. and the Justice Department unsuccessfully tried to turn Mr. Deripaska into an informant. They signaled that they might provide help with his trouble in getting visas for the United States or even explore other steps to address his legal problems. In exchange, they were hoping for information on Russian organized crime and, later, on possible Russian aid to President Trump's 2016 campaign, according to current and former officials and associates of Mr. Deripaska.
In one dramatic encounter, F.B.I. agents appeared unannounced and uninvited at a home Mr. Deripaska maintains in New York and pressed him on whether Paul Manafort, a former business partner of his who went on to become chairman of Mr. Trump's campaign, had served as a link between the campaign and the Kremlin.
The attempt to flip Mr. Deripaska was part of a broader, clandestine American effort to gauge the possibility of gaining cooperation from roughly a half-dozen of Russia's richest men, nearly all of whom, like Mr. Deripaska, depend on President Vladimir V. Putin to maintain their wealth, the officials said.
Two of the players in the effort were Bruce G. Ohr, the Justice Department official who has recently become a target of attacks by Mr. Trump, and Christopher Steele, the former British spy who compiled a dossier of purported links between the Trump campaign and Russia.
The systematic effort to win the cooperation of the oligarchs, which has not previously been revealed, does not appear to have scored any successes. And in Mr. Deripaska's case, he told the American investigators that he disagreed with their theories about Russian organized crime and Kremlin collusion in the campaign, a person familiar with the exchanges said. The person added that Mr. Deripaska even notified the Kremlin about the American efforts to cultivate him.
But the fallout from the efforts is now rippling through American politics and has helped fuel Mr. Trump's campaign to discredit the investigation into whether he coordinated with Russia in its interference in the election.
The revelation that Mr. Ohr engaged with Mr. Steele has provided the president's allies with fresh fodder to attack the investigation led by Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel, casting it as part of a vast, long-running conspiracy by a "deep state" bent on undermining Mr. Trump. In their telling, Mr. Ohr and his wife — who worked as a contractor at the same research firm that produced the dossier — are villainous central players in a cabal out to destroy the president.
Republicans in Congress are either active co-conspirators or accessories after the fact in the conspiracy to obstruct justice in the Russia probe.
Mr. Trump himself has seized on the reports, threatening to pull Mr. Ohr's security clearance and claiming that his family "received big money for helping to create the phony, dirty and discredited Dossier."
While Mr. Steele did discuss the research that resulted in the dossier with Mr. Ohr during the final months of the campaign, current and former officials said that Mr. Deripaska was the subject of many of the contacts between the two men between 2014 and 2016.
A timeline that Mr. Ohr hand-wrote of all his contacts with Mr. Steele was among the leaked documents cited by the president and his allies as evidence of an anti-Trump plot.
The contacts between Mr. Steele and Mr. Ohr started before Mr. Trump became a presidential candidate and continued through much of the campaign.
Mr. Deripaska's contacts with the F.B.I. took place in September 2015 and the same month a year later. The latter meeting came two months after the F.B.I. began investigating Russian interference in the election and a month after Mr. Manafort left the Trump campaign amid reports about his work for Russia-aligned political parties in Ukraine.
The outreach to Mr. Deripaska, who is so close to the Russian president that he has been called "Putin's oligarch," was not as much of a long shot as it might have appeared.
He had worked with the United States government in the past, including on a thwarted effort to rescue an F.B.I. agent captured in Iran, on which he reportedly spent as much as $25 million of his own money. And he had incentive to cooperate again in the run-up to the 2016 election, as he tried to win permission to travel more easily to the United States, where he has long sought more freedom to do business and greater acceptance as a global power broker.
Mr. Steele sought to aid the effort to engage Mr. Deripaska, and he noted in an email to Mr. Ohr in February 2016 that the Russian had received a visa to travel to the United States. In the email, Mr. Steele said his company had compiled and circulated "sensitive" research suggesting that Mr. Deripaska and other oligarchs were under pressure from the Kremlin to toe the Russian government line, leading Mr. Steele to conclude that Mr. Deripaska was not the "tool" of Mr. Putin alleged by the United States government.
The timeline sketched out by Mr. Ohr shows contacts stretching back to when Mr. Ohr first met Mr. Steele in 2007. It also shows what officials said was the first date on which the two discussed cultivating Mr. Deripaska: a meeting in Washington on Nov. 21, 2014, roughly seven months before Mr. Trump announced that he was running for president.
The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an initiative that remains classified. Most expressed deep discomfort, saying they feared that in revealing the attempts to cultivate Mr. Deripaska and other oligarchs they were undermining American national security and strengthening the grip that Mr. Putin holds over those who surround him.
But they also said they did not want Mr. Trump and his allies to use the program's secrecy as a screen with which they could cherry-pick facts and present them, sheared of context, to undermine the special counsel's investigation. That, too, they said they feared, would damage American security.
The program was led by the F.B.I. Mr. Ohr, who had long worked on combating Russian organized crime, was one of the Justice Department officials involved.
Mr. Steele served as an intermediary between the Americans and the Russian oligarchs they were seeking to cultivate. He had first met Mr. Ohr years earlier while still serving at MI6, Britain's foreign spy agency, where he oversaw Russia operations. After retiring, he opened a business intelligence firm, and had tracked Russian organized crime and business interests for private clients, including one of Mr. Deripaska's lawyers.
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Mr. Steele helped set up a meeting between the Russian and American officials during the 2015 trip. Mr. Ohr attended the meeting, during which the Americans pressed Mr. Deripaska on the connections between Russian organized crime and Mr. Putin's government, as well as other issues, according to a person familiar with the events. The person said that Mr. Deripaska told the Americans that their theories were off base and did not reflect how things worked in Russia.
Mr. Deripaska would not agree to a second meeting. But one took place the next year, in September 2016, when F.B.I. agents showed up unannounced at his door in New York. By then, they were already investigating possible ties between Russia and the Trump campaign, and they pressed Mr. Deripaska about whether his former business partner, Mr. Manafort, had served as a link to the Kremlin during his time as Mr. Trump's campaign chairman.
It was not only the F.B.I. that was concerned about Russian interference in the final months of the campaign. American spy agencies were sounding an alarm after months of intelligence reports about contacts between Trump associates and Russians, and Moscow's hacking of Democratic Party emails. (American intelligence agencies would later conclude that the interference was real and that Russia had acted to boost Mr. Trump's candidacy.)
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This past April, the Treasury Department imposed potentially crippling sanctions against Mr. Deripaska and his mammoth aluminum company, saying he had profited from the "malign activities" of Russia around the world. In announcing the sanctions, the Trump administration cited accusations that Mr. Deripaska had been accused of extortion, racketeering, bribery, links to organized crime and even ordering the murder of a businessman.
Mr. Deripaska has denied the allegations, and his allies contend that the sanctions are punishment for refusing to play ball with the Americans.
Yet just as it was becoming clear that Mr. Deripaska would provide little help to the Americans, Mr. Steele was talking to Mr. Ohr about an entirely new issue: the dossier.
In summer 2016, Mr. Steele first told Mr. Ohr about the research that would eventually come to make up the dossier. Over a breakfast in Washington, Mr. Steele said he believed that Russian intelligence had Mr. Trump "over a barrel," according to a person familiar with the discussion. But the person said that it was more of a friendly heads-up, and that Mr. Steele had separately been in touch with an F.B.I. agent in a bid to get his work to investigators.
The research by that point was being funded by the Democratic National Committee and Mrs. Clinton's campaign, and Mr. Steele believed that what he had found was damning enough that he needed to get it to American law enforcement.
F.B.I. agents would later meet with Mr. Steele to discuss his work. But former senior officials from the bureau and the Justice Department have said that the investigation into ties between Mr. Trump's campaign and Russia was well underway by the time they got the dossier.
Nonetheless, Mr. Trump and his allies have seized on the fact that Mr. Ohr and Mr. Steele were in touch about elements of the dossier to attack the investigation into Russian election interference as a "rigged witch hunt."
Mr. Trump and his allies have cast Mr. Steele's research — and the serious consideration it was given by Mr. Ohr and the F.B.I. — as part of a plot by rogue officials and Mrs. Clinton's allies to undermine Mr. Trump's campaign and his presidency.
The role of Mr. Deripaska has gotten less attention, but it similarly offers fodder for the theory being advanced by the president's defenders.
Among the documents produced to Congress by the Justice Department is an undated — and previously unreported — note handwritten by Mr. Ohr indicating that Mr. Deripaska and one of his London-based lawyers, Paul Hauser, were "almost ready to talk" to American government officials regarding the money that "Manafort stole."
Even after the concerted effort to cultivate Mr. Deripaska appeared to have broken down, and as he was emerging as a subject of increasing interest in inquiries into ties between Mr. Trump's circle and Russia, both sides continued sporadic outreach.
Last year, Mr. Ohr asked someone who communicated with Mr. Deripaska to urge the oligarch to "give up Manafort," according to a person familiar with the exchange. And Mr. Deripaska sought to engage with Congress.
The oligarch took out newspaper advertisements in the United States last year volunteering to testify in any congressional hearings examining his work with Mr. Manafort. The ads were in response to an Associated Press report that Mr. Manafort had secretly worked for Mr. Deripaska on a plan to "greatly benefit the Putin government" in the mid-2000s.
Soon after the advertisements ran, representatives for the House and Senate Intelligence Committees called a Washington-based lawyer for Mr. Deripaska, Adam Waldman, inquiring about taking his client up on the offer to testify, Mr. Waldman said in an interview.
What happened after that has been in dispute. Mr. Waldman, who stopped working for Mr. Deripaska after the sanctions were levied, said he told the committee staff that his client would be willing to testify without any grant of immunity, but would not testify about any Russian collusion with the Trump campaign because "he doesn't know anything about that theory and actually doesn't believe it occurred."
"I told them that he would be willing to talk about Manafort," Mr. Waldman added.
Mr. Waldman said he did not hear back from the committee's staff members, but he contends that they played a role in pushing the claim that the talks over Mr. Deripaska's potential testimony had fallen apart because he demanded immunity.
"We specifically told them that we did not want immunity," Mr. Waldman said. "Clearly, they did not want him to testify. What other conclusion could you possibly draw?"
Bruce Ohr, an expert on Russian organized crime, has been pushed out of his roles in the agency because he met with someone offering information on Russian organized crime and an effort to interfere in a United States election. And Donald Trump is still trying to demean and remove Bruce Ohr.


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I'm still working on it, as i) I was led to further reading and ii) I needed to "limit the topic" and iii) come up with a framework for the post. The first and second are well in hand, and the third has been solved.
So in the meantime, one more pic from the Surry Hills Festival.
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GPs asked to prescribe drugs and chase test results for secondary care inpatients
More than one in four GPs have been asked by a secondary care provider to provide primary care services to inpatients, a Pulse survey of more than 700 GPs can reveal.
GPs said the requests were 'ridiculous' and that they are treated like 'house officers', with no one taking into account the extra workload caused by the requests.
The survey of 727 GPs found 197 (27%) had been asked to provide services to inpatients, 488 (67%) said they had not and 42 (6%) said they did not know.
GPs said they had been asked to provide services ranging from providing blood tests and removing surgical drains, to providing annual reviews to patients with coeliac disease.
A number of GPs said they they were repeatedly asked to prescribe drugs for patients that hospitals could not get hold of, set up further referrals and tests for discharged patients and to provide social care services for patients with mental health issues.
In once case, a GP was asked to prescribe eye drops for an in-patient facing delays at a hospital pharmacy.
Newham GP partner Dr Jim Lawrie said GPs in his area have been used like house officers by secondary care physicians, being asked repeatedly to do blood tests and scans for the renal team.
He said: 'Many local GPs feel that they are organising tests and collecting results for the consultant to view on the electronic system. Some describe their status as the virtual house officer for the renal physicians.
'Whilst the local GPs want to do their best for the patients and if possible save money for the commissioning group, no account is taken of the extra work this causes for the GPs.'
A GP from Hertfordshire said primary care services carried out by GPs at their practice for in-patients included 'managing hospital clinic's results, organising onward referrals for clinics that they should be doing themselves, picking up midwifery routine antenatal care in absence of provision by their service eg prescriptions and when midwife on leave, A&E letters often expect GP to chase results of scans and investigations'.
A locum GP from North Wales said: 'This is part of rural practice with cottage hospitals, but sometimes we are asked to provide scripts for items the hospital pharmacy will not stock or provide, which seems ridiculous and possibly fraudulent.'
Last year the BMA said GPs were 'likely' to have to provide primary care services for inpatients resident at psychiatric and other specialty institutions within their practice boundary if the residents fall into the practice's geographical area or if the institution is registered as a care home by the CQC and is not registered as providing hospital services (in England).
Hospital inpatients can also fall under a practice's remit if the institution does not provide 'adequate primary medical services', with the BMA's guidance saying that there are 'unlikely to be reasonable grounds for refusing to register such patients'.
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I remember being asked to do preop examination including blood tests and ecg. I telephoned and spoke to sister in charge and asked how would they fund my time . She said the hospital is far away for patients to keep coming. I said patient requested referral to you so how he travels is not my problem. I did not hear from them again
There's also a systems problem.
For instance, if you see NHS patients (through 'choose and book') at a private hospital, you have no choice but to ask the GP to prescribe. The private hospitals can't do NHS scripts. Seems rather stupid to me.
Another issue is drug budgets, secondary providers want as much as possible of the drug cost to come out of primary care budget.
In relation to referrals, for a long time we actively told NOT to refer directly to other departments other than for red flag symptoms. The rationale being that the primary care may not wish for the patient to be referred and they're the purchasers!
In relation to blood tests and ultrasounds, partients often prefer these tests done closer to home and ask for them. Indeed many GPs prefer that community diagnostic services are used in preference to hospital ones (often because they're running them).
Bottom line is that this is a very complex issue. To make out that secondary colleagues treat their primary care colleagues as some sort of subservient service does both group a great disservice.
I personally believe that this is primarily a systems issue and many of the systems are deliberately structured to shift work into primary care. The fact that resources haven't followed is down to short-sighted policies in the DOH.
Ased makes a good point- we are all subject to the pressures of people where we work telling us what to do. I do think some consultants take the P$%£, but they should be directly addressed. And work should follow activity throughout the NHS, having the GP contract as "all you can eat" is the main issue


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Eaga Shower Smart
The Shower Smart is a type of collar that you fit to your shower hose to restrict the flow of water. It comes in a kit with a plastic bag, which you use to test your shower before you fit the collar. You fill the bag for 5 seconds via the shower head. After this, you need to look at how much water you have collected -if its above the high tide marker on the bag then you should install the Shower Smart. I tested both the shower over the bath and the power shower in the shower cubicle at my house. To my surprise, both of these passed the test, with water in the bag lower that the marker line. The power shower is an aerated type where air is entrained in the shower head to create additional pressure, to feel like a power shower without loads more water being used. The Eaga Shower Smart is only useful to a small number of households as you have to a high flow shower and it can't be an electric shower, and it HAS to be fitted between the tap block and the shower hose. Presumably shower smart can cause faults in electric showers by increasing the resistance in the shower hose. Eaga claim that the Shower Smart will reduce the shower flow rate to 7.7 litres/min.
Littlefoot Water Widget
A rival free product is the Littlefoot Water Widget. Now, I couldn't get this to work properly water, it just sprayed out of the side hole but I think this is because my shower is not sufficiently high pressure to try this out. This is another collar type device that restricts water flow but it is fitted just behind the shower head. This can be fitted to a wall mounted shower or a shower with a hose, although not all wall mounted showers will be adaptable. The Water Widget is also NOT suitable for electric showers and not suitable for low flow showers (they say low flow means anything less than... (yep, you guessed it), 7.7 litre/minute)
I would encourage you to test your shower to see what the flow rate is currently. I suspect more people have a shower that feels a bit pathetic than the impressive power shower type. Electric showers are the box on the wall type. These only have a cold water connection, as the water is heated in the box and forced through the shower head. This box is usually without an internal pump so the showering experience can be a bit dissappointing as it relies on the pressure in the cold water line. This is often the case if you have a cold water tank in the loft, as its the difference in height between the shower head and the tank that really matters, the higher the tank the better. Showers with a mixer tap will be supplied hot and cold water which is accurately mixed by a thermostatic mixer tap to the correct temperature. This type of shower is taking water directly from the hot water system that supplies all the taps. It is this type of shower that the Water Widget is targeting, and will more likely have a higher flow rate than the electric type.
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You don't need a silly plastic bag to test your shower, just catch the water in a bucket and time 5 seconds. Pour the water into a measuring jug and note down the millilitres. Repeat this a few times to see if the answers are the same. [click on the diagram to zoom in]
(millilitres x 12) / 1000 = litres/min
7-10 litres/min = OK,
10-14 l/min = too high,
14-30 l/min = power shower zone, way too high!
By fitting the Eaga Shower Smart or Littlefoot Water Widget you will be simply restricting the flow of water, which will mean you use less water per minute but this may mean you have a dissappointing shower experience. Personally, I LOVE a good power shower! If you want to save water without compromising the experience try some of these free products first and if you're not satisfied try out a aerated shower head like Ecocamel . If you are fitting a new bathroom anyway... chose a product like the Hansgrohe Raindance Ecosmart. Hansgrohe claim this reduces the flowrate from 14 l/min to 9 l/min (at 3 bar pressure) without compromising the power shower experience. Look out for the new Ecosmart ratings in the UK, now on showers and taps to help you compare water saving products.
Another couple of free things I got given at the supermarket are the "hippo" and a Littlefoot Flush Bag, these both sit in the WC cistern to reduce the flush volume. These shouldn't be fitted if you have a new 6/4 litre toilet as it will probably not give an effective flush, see my previous post on this . The Hippo is the better product for older 13 litre cisterns as this displaces 2.5-3.5 litres per flush, whereas the Littlefoot only displaces 1.2 litres. You don't really need these products to do this, you can just use some old comestics bottles filled with water to do the same job. Try it!
All in all these products reduce fresh water consumption but do nothing to embrace the water use hierarchy, (see the water hierachy diagram) . They are only scratching the surface of the problem, for example: toilets do not need drinking standard water to flush, this is madness!
for more info on these products, see these links:
Hansgrohe Raindance Ecosmart
Ecocamel aerated shower heads
the "hippo"
NB: If you have a disappointing shower with a pathetic drip-drip experience, then my advice is to try descaling the shower head. Do this by taking the shower head to bits (unscrew from the hose, and unscrew anything else if it comes apart) and sitting it in a bucket of Coca-cola overnight. If this descaling didn't work, you need to investigate your water pressure, 3 bar is good and anything less than 1 bar is bad news. 0.3 bar is the minimum recommended for a lot of shower heads/outlets, and this is roughly equivalent of 3 metres of vertical drop between your water tank and the shower head, i.e. electric showers on the ground floor with the cold water tank in the loft are always better than electric showers on the first floor. If you can't achieve this, then the only option is to fit a pump.


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Scene Switch! Again! Seems like I've seen these two in a movie. 😉 Anyway, it seems not everyone has forgotten our ol' pal Scamp. The crime boss known as The Tower schemes along with his sycophant side kick, of whom we will leran more soon, on just how to capture Scamp and at the same time deal with the threat of the Humants. In the last panel on this page he get's more than he bargained for! No, that ain't Mary Poppins droppng by for tea!


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I would consider Highlighter to be more or less like the "snipping tool" that comes with some versions of Windows. You can "highlight" words, sentences, paragraphs, and even images on different blogs or webpages and share those things with your friends – similar to how the Windows snipping tools allows you to capture images and do what you wish with them.
The big difference is that if you highlight something, the publisher of the content receives credit and a link back. Thus, the originator of the content gets insight into how many people are using his content. All you have to do, as the content originator, is install a bit of code onto your blog/website. If you're a user of the website you can create an account that stores all your highlights and allows you to go back and comment and make more notes on them.
This blog post from the Highlighter site highlights all the different aspects of the website, which became open to the public on July 21.
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Oral care value sales are expected to benefit from growing consumer awareness of the importance of proper oral hygiene in order to prevent dental cavities, gum disease and other related dental problems such as bad breath. In Italy, there is still not enough attention paid to oral hygiene and there is high growth potential for oral care.
This trend will boost growth in electric toothbrushes as well as in dental floss, benefiting from the outstanding performance of interdental brushes, as there is a rising number of Italians understanding the importance of flossing teeth regularly for correct oral hygiene. Mouthwashes/dental rinses, meanwhile, which has low penetration amongst Italians, is set to profit from recommendations from dentists about regular usage.
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Oral care in Italy continued to be dominated by major multinational players, with Procter & Gamble confirming its leadership in 2018. Procter & Gamble has a portfolio of well-known brands in Italy, including Oral-B, ranking first brand in oral care and leading the dynamic areas of power toothbrushes and dental floss.
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How To Send Email to PA Inmates, by Rick DiLaurenzo
I have received a number of requests asking how to set up an account to email Pennsylvania inmates. Here are the step by step instructions so that you can set up an account in about 10 minutes. It is much easier to accomplish on a laptop or desktop computer, although I am told that it can also be done using a smartphone.
Using your browser, (chrome works very well, but so do most browsers), go to www.connectnetwork.com and on the top right side of the page, click "create account". Then select the state…"Pennsylvania"…and then select the facility…"PA Dept of Corrections" (for state correctional facilities)… or whichever specific county facility housing your inmate.
Next, add the inmate name or DOC Number, click search and add your inmate to your account. That will bring you to a "Profile Page", where you add your name, address and email information and create your user name and password, and also create a security question and answer. You must then check the box that you agree with the terms and conditions and click "Confirm". That will generate an email sent to the email account that you provided; open that email and click "Get Started".
Now you will be guided to enter the facility name again, or if not, it will take you to the page to enter the facility name and your inmate name or DOC Number; find the name and you will confirm it is the correct name and DOC #. That will take you to the "Buy Credits" page for that particular facility; you can choose to buy 4, 20, or 40 credits at a time…the cost is only 25 cents each credit. You will input a credit or debit card to be charged for this purchase and future purchases. You can change or delete this card information in the future if you wish.
Once you have purchased your credits, you are now set up to send your first email. Just go to "messaging" (left side), then on that page, click on "compose"…select a contact (inmate) from the drop down list, enter a title for your new email…then type your email message in the big box; the limit is 2000 characters including spacing (about 300-400 words). HINT: the "compose box" times out in about 5 minutes, and you lose everything you typed in and you have to start all over again…so I usually type my message in a separate regular word document and then copy and paste it to the "compose box". Finally, check the box that you agree to the terms and conditions, and click send.
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Congratulations to the following individuals who have been nominated for a 2017 Thrive award: Continue reading
2120 (Witney) Squadron
2120 (Witney) Sqn is located in the centre of Witney.
Want real flight experience? No problem.
How about heading out on adventurous training and camps, sometimes overseas? Normal for cadets.
Competitive sports, drill, target shooting, music, abseiling, engineering projects? Our list of activities is long, varied and open to all cadets.
Yes, it's a challenge, but that's what life's all about.
Latest News for: 2120
Cadets visit the RAF Museum London
On Sunday 5th February 45 Cadets and Staff attended the RAF Museum London, at RAF Hendon for ATC Sunday, recognising the 76th Anniversary of the Corps formation. Continue reading
Celebrating the success of cadet and volunteers
Air Cadets and volunteer staff from across Thames Valley Wing Air Training Corps gathered at RAF Benson for an evening of celebrations during the annual THRIVE awards.
The THRIVE awards were established three years ago to recognise the achievements and successes of the individuals who support the Air Cadets in Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Hosted by RAF Benson and sponsored by five organisations 33 individuals received recognition on the evening for their efforts across several categories. Continue reading
South West Region Inter Wing Junior Football & Hockey Competitions 2016
On Sunday 20 October 12 Junior Boys and 9 Junior Girls travelled to Tidworth Garrison, Tidworth for the South West Region Inter Wing Junior Football and Hockey Competition.
From the start the competition looked like a non-starter with only 9 girls from a squad of 12 and the boys down to a full starting 11 but only one substitute!, coupled with biblical rain on the journey and the potential of flooding at the venue. The Thames Valley cadets arrived in high spirits ready to face the challenge. Continue reading
South West Region Inter Wing Swimming Championships 2016
On Saturday 8 October 17 cadets and 3 staff from Thames Valley made the long journey down to HMS Raleigh Cornwall for the South West Region Inter Wing Swimming Championship.
The championship took place on Sunday 9 October; The Thames Valley 17 strong team went up against the best of the other five Wings of South West Region in what proved to be a very close competition with some exceptional swimmers. Continue reading
Air Cadets parade in Windsor to mark their 75th Anniversary
360 Air Cadets and over 80 adult volunteers from across the Thames Valley Air Cadets came together on Sunday, 22nd May to celebrate the Air Training corps (ATC) 75th Anniversary.
Parading through Windsor and past the Guildhall it was an incredible sight to see the Thames Valley Air Cadets march through the streets and onto the Parish Church in all their splendour. Continue reading
Cadets from across Oxfordshire mark their 75th Anniversary
Marking the 75th anniversary since the formation of the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO) over 75 cadets from across Central and North Sectors in Thames Valley Wing ATC gathered in the Oxford as part of parade and service of remembrance. Continue reading
Witney Air Cadets Support Commonwealth Day 2016
Cadets from 2120 (Witney) Squadron supported two flag raising ceremonies in the town as across the globe, other communities came together to mark the same event; Commonwealth Day 2016. Continue reading
Thames Valley Wing Awards
Commandant's Air Cadets Commendations of Meritorious Service were given out at this years Thrive Awards, below are the recipients and their citations.
Flying Officer Alex Pye from 211 (Newbury) Squadron has been a member of the Corps serving as a both a Cadet and as a member of staff at 211 (Newbury) Squadron.
A long term supporter and key member of the Squadron he has undertaken all of the duties asked of him with style and is seen as a corner stone of excellence. He is also leading light in bringing archery activities – first to Newbury Squadron through careful negotiation of grant packages – before being an evangelist for the activity Wing-side. Continue reading
Region Activities Day 2016
Early notice for activities at Region Activities Day 2016 have been announced. The Region Activities Day will affect what happens on Wing Activities Day. Continue reading


text: Really bad picture of the glass things I made. I might turn them into magnets unless I can think of something else before I find my magnets. I made some Christmassy ones that I thought would be good for sticking Christmas cards to the fridge. I might try using some ring bases that I have. I'm not sure they'd be great on cards, being rather heavy, but that would look nice. I did use licenced characters, but I'm not going to be selling these and thought they'd be nice as gifts.


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Enrollment at Taylorville Primary School is expected to increase so much next year that the school system has moved five trailers there to accommodate students.
Enrollment at Taylorville Primary School is expected to increase so much next year that the school system has moved five trailers there to accommodate students.
School officials predict that the number of students from kindergarten through second grade enrolled there will increase by 100 for the 2009-2010 school year, bringing the total number of students to around 900, said Tuscaloosa County Schools spokesman John Merrill.
�That�s a lot of kids. We�ve had to hire five new teachers, and we don�t have enough space on site for them to have a brick and mortar classroom,� he said.
Children who live in the area around Alabama Highway 69 South are zoned to attend Taylorville Primary, Englewood Elementary and Hillcrest Middle and High schools. The district is the fastest-growing in Tuscaloosa County, he said.
�We�re gaining population at all of our schools. That�s reflected in our increased enrollment every year,� Merrill said. �It wouldn�t be a stretch to say that Taylorville and Hillcrest area is the fastest-growing school zone in all of West Alabama.�
Last year, the Tuscaloosa County system had the second-highest enrollment increase in the state, he said, with more than 530 new students. The system followed the Shelby County school system near Birmingham, which includes the Hoover area.
Some residents of nearby Hinton Gardens neighborhood, some of whose windows overlook the trailers, think they�re an eyesore.
The trailers are covered with rust and balanced on concrete blocks with no underpinnings and visible insulation hanging from the bottoms. A school system employee was pressure washing the trailers Friday afternoon.
�They�re tacky,� said Jessica Junkin, who lives across from the school. �That�s a really nice school, and the trailers take away from that.�
She said that the portable classrooms should have been placed on the opposite side of the school, near a T-ball field that�s out of sight of homes.
Paul and Betty Green have a great-grandson who will be a second-grade student at the school next year. Betty Green said that the system could have done a better job planning for the increased student population.
�Surely they knew this was coming,� she said.
�They look very unsafe. The wind up here is terrible,� she said, pointing out that the area is near the path of the F4 tornado that struck south and east Tuscaloosa on Dec. 16, 2000, killing 11 people.
The trailers are left over from the late 1990s and the early part of this decade, when thousands of county school students attended classes in 237 trailers.
Former Gov. Don Siegelman mandated that all school systems eliminate portable classrooms by the end of 2002. The school system used its portion of a county-wide 1-cent sales tax to build new schools and classroom additions.
The 47-classroom Taylorville Primary School opened in 2001, eliminating 33 portable classrooms from Englewood Elementary.
The system did not get rid of all of the portables. Including the five portables at Taylorville, there are 55 in use at elementary schools throughout the system.
There are eight portables at Cottondale Elementary, five at Crestmont Elementary, eight at Faucett-Vestavia, six at Flatwoods Elementary, 10 at Brookwood Elementary, one at Holt Elementary, two at Huntington Place Elementary, one at Sprayberry Education Center, two at Vance Elementary and seven at Walker Elementary.
Merrill said that there are no plans or funds to improve the appearance of the trailers. He said that the school would be receptive if people decided to spruce them up themselves, as Vance residents did at Vance Elementary, where they planted a small flower garden and gave each classroom a name.
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When it is our lot to suffer pain, trials, or ill-treatment, let us turn our eyes upon what our Lord suffered, which will instantly render our sufferings sweet and supportable. However sharp our griefs may be, they will seem but flowers, in comparison with His thorns. -St. Francis de Sales
Count Elzearius received many insults even from his own subjects, and bore them all with great tranquillity. Being asked, by his wife, how he was able to do this, he answered: "When I receive insults from any one, I turn my thoughts to the great affronts which the Son of God suffered from His creatures, and say to myself, Even if they were to pull your beard and strike you, what would this be in comparison with what your Lord suffered with so much patience? But I can tell you, besides, that I sometimes feel in such cases no slight emotions of anger. Then I quickly turn my mind to some similar injury suffered by our Lord, and keep it fixed upon that, until the emotion has subsided."
If you look at the rod of Moses lying on the ground, it is a frightful serpent; if you look at it in the hand of Moses, it is a wand of power. It is thus with tribulations. Consider them in themselves, and they are horrors; consider them in the will of God, and they are joys and delights. -St. Francis de Sales
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Antigonish, NS – In AUS pre-season exhibition action Saturday afternoon the Saint Mary's Huskies topped the StFX X-Men 39-7 at StFX Stadium.
The game saw the visiting Huskies dress 60 players and the X-Men suiting up 81.
Saint Mary's got out to an early 4-0 lead after the first quarter and bumped it up to a 19-0 halftime lead.
Fourth year kicker Brian Hope (Port Coquitlam, BC) accounted for the first quarter points with a 27 yard field goal and a rouge.
Huskies quarterback Josh Shim (Lawrenceville, GA) threw a 26 yard pass to Josh Henry (Pickering, ON) on the opening drive of the second quarter then connected with Shedler Fervius (Scarborough, ON) for a five yard major late in the half.
Saint Mary's continued to dominant on the offensive side of the ball, scoring another 13 unanswered points in the third quarter.
With Avery Clayton (Ottawa, ON) in the pivot position, he threw a 34 yard touchdown pass to Liam O'Brien (Parksville, BC), then Hope added to his point total with another rouge and a 14 yard field goal. The Huskies closed out the quarter with a safety to go up 32-0.
Their final major came off a 19 rushing touchdown four minutes into the fourth quarter by freshman Teon Alexander-Amour (Vancouver, BC) who finished the game with six carries for 66 yards.
The X-Men capitalized on a Branden Thompson (Middle Sackville, NB) interception deep in Huskies territory and turned it into a touchdown on a one-year run from freshman quarterback Silas Fagnan (Bonnyville, AB).
Fagnan (2-4, 20 yards) was one of four pivots the X-Men used throughout the afternoon, along with fellow rookie Mitchell Tufts (1-3, 15 yards), as well as Quinn Stewart (2-8, 15 yards) and Bailey Wasdal (6-8, 58 yards).
The Huskies were more successful on the afternoon both in the air (375 yards to the X-Men's 108) and on the ground (28-194 to StFX's 23-77) and used just two quarterbacks. Shim was 15-16 for 193 yards, while Clayton was 11-15 for 153 yards.
O'Brien was their top target, hauling in eight catches for 111 yards. Alexander-Amour (6-66) and Halifax native Tyrique Dixon-Bowden (10-72) were the Huskies top rushers.
For the X-Men, Chase Bowden (St. Catherine's, ON) had three carries for 15 yards and Matt Kariath (Calgary, AB) had four receptions for 39 yards.
On the defensive side of the ball, Alexis Verville (Victoriaville, QC) led the X-Men with five tackles, while Brendan Kohls (Maple Creek, SK) had five for SMU.
The AUS season opens regular season play next weekend. The Huskies will be dormant as they are on a bye week and will next see action on August 31st when they travel to Sackville to take on the Mounties.
The X-Men will host Mount Allison on Saturday, August 24th to kick off the season in a 2:00 pm game at StFX Stadium.
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text: Have You Been Misled Over a Financial Policy?Author: Stephen RhodesLast Updated: May 21, 2018 Financial mis-selling has affected millions of people, in many cases without them even knowing it. Over the past 30 years, in particular, many people around the world have been encouraged to buy financial products or insurance policies in circumstances that range from careless to downright fraudulent on the part of the seller. While cases of the latter are thankfully relatively rare, it is still the case that if you weren't given all the information you needed before buying a policy, whether the omission was deliberate or accidental, or indeed if you were led to believe something that wasn't the case in order to get you to buy, then like millions of other people you have been misled about a financial product.Widespread scandalFinancial mis-selling can cover a wide range of products and policies, including endowment mortgages, investments, packaged bank accounts and pension transfers. Culprits can include respectable nigh street banks and building societies, as well as independent financial and insurance providers and even retailers that offer credit. In the UK especially, one financial product that has become notorious for being mis-sold is Personal Protection Insurance, better known as PPI.Since the early 1990s, PPI has been routinely sold alongside mortgages, credit cards, and unsecured loans. In principle, this extra insurance served a worthwhile purpose. In return for your premiums (regular payments) if for a range of specified reasons, you were unable to make repayments on your loan or mortgage you were covered, and the insurer would pay. The reasons generally included losing your job or becoming too ill to work.In the early 2000s, it was revealed that banks, building societies, and other companies had been making sizeable profits on PPI, without disclosing that fact to customers. PPI was sold as a policy that was intended to protect the customer, whereas in fact it was often mainly just another source of profit for the seller, as well as the provider. As such, customers were often pressurized or otherwise convinced to buy PPI even when they didn't need it. In 2005, Citizens Advice in the UK described PPI selling as a "protection racket", and people started filing for compensation. Sales of some varieties of PPI were banned, but it was estimated that around 53m PPI policies were sold, mostly by high street banks and building societies. One of the most notorious was Northern Rock. Besides PPI, the bank was also found to have mis-sold its 'Together' mortgage product, which combined a mortgage and a personal loan of up to £30,000 at preferential rates – but which came with inaccurate documentation. By 2016 12m people in the UK had received compensation for mis-sold PPI, worth £24.2bn.What is mis-selling?Mis-selling is when you're sold a product that isn't right for you, you were given unsuitable advice, or the full terms of the deal (including the risks) weren't properly explained to you. If you weren't given all of the facts you needed to make an informed decision about whether to buy the product or policy or if you felt that you were pressurized into buying it, then that counts as mis-selling.The problem then is not necessarily with the financial product itself, but with the way that you were sold it. It should have been fully explained to you what the product is, what it is for, how much it costs and exactly what it can and can't do. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) states that financial services must be sold in a way that is "fair, clear and not misleading."Some people have lost money through financial mis-selling, but this isn't the test of whether or not it happened- or whether you can claim compensation. Even if you didn't lose money, you could still have been mis-sold to. Equally, just because you lost money, it doesn't mean that you were mis-sold a financial product. If you were made fully aware of the risks at the point of sale, then you would have known that losing money was always a possibility. However, if you were sold a product or policy without being told of the risks, then you could claim compensation- even if the product actually performed well for you.Were you misled over PPI?PPI mis-selling can happen in many ways. You might have felt pressurized into buying the policy or been told that it was compulsory. If you weren't told that you could buy it elsewhere, or how commission worked on the policy, or about any exclusions, then this would count as mis-selling. If the terms and conditions, including the rules about pre-existing medical conditions, weren't fully explained to you, then that too is mis-selling. The seller should also have asked if you already had an insurance policy that covered you if you were unable to make repayments before selling you PPI. As one of the reasons for PPI is to cover you if you lose your job, you should not have been sold it if you were unemployed or retired at the time, but that did happen. If you think that you were mis-sold Northern Rock PPI or any other form of Personal Protection Insurance, then you might be entitled to financial compensation.Were you misled over a mortgage?Mortgage mis-selling is another common source of compensation claims. If your mortgage end date is after you are due to retire, or you weren't told about commission paid to your advisor or broker by the lender, then you could be entitled to compensation. Bad or incomplete advice is another example of mis-selling. For instance, you might have been advised to take out a fixed-rate mortgage but then to remortgage your house to get a better deal- only to be penalized for exiting the fixed-rate mortgage early. Similarly, you could have been advised to switch lenders without being told about penalties or advised to borrow money without proving your income ("self-certifying") or even to overstate your income in order to borrow more than you could afford.In most cases, you have six years from being mis-sold a financial product to act or three years from when you became aware that you were misled. The deadline for PPI compensation in the UK is 29 August 2019, so don't delay. And when buying financial policies in the future, always be clear about what you need, when you need it and what you need it for. Do your research and compare prices, and make sure that everything, including the small print, is always fully explained.


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Welcome Granada
Visit to the Alhambra ( means: "qa'lat al-Hamra '», Red Castle), located at the top of the hill al-Sabika, in front of the neighborhoods Albaicin and Alcazaba. We know, first time in the IX century (889) Sawwar ben Hamdun took refuge in the Citadel and repair it due to several wars that plagued Cordovan Caliphate, which belonged Granada. The castle, was part of the walled city in the XI century. It turned into a military fortress, with a large panoramic view. In the XIII with century with the arrival of the first Nazari monarch, Mohamed ben Al-Hamar (Mohamed I, 1238-1273) it became in the royal residence.
This marked the beginning of its heyday. First all of, Alcazaba was reinforced, "Torre de la Vela" was built and began construction of the palace and walls which continued Mohamed II (1273-1302) and Mohamed III (1302-1309). Yúsúf I (1333-1353) and Mohamed V (1353-1391) were responsibles of vast majority of constructions that have reached our time. From reform of Alcazaba, palaces, through expanding walls, "la puerta de la justicia", enlargement and decoration of towers, construction of Baths and the room of Comares, "Sala de la Barca", "Patio de los Leones" and its outbuildings. From the time of the Catholic Kings until today just the "Carlos V Palace". During French domination was blown up part of the fortress.
During the tour, will visit the "Charles V Palace, the Alcazaba, and adjacent areas, Nazarí Palaces and Generalife. Order depend on the schedule of the Nazarí Palaces, which is the only part of the tour with previous booking to regulate the flow of visitors. Total time is three hours and includes guide during the tour. It is strongly recommended and necessary to take this tour in advanced. Night Tours available under demand. Contact
Visit to the Historic Center and Albayzin: You can stroll through the Albayzin at sunset, walk the maze of narrow winding streets scented with jazmin, enjoy the breathtaking views of the Alhambra and contemplate the Carmenes' Gardens (typical Moorish houses). This is the way to follow its Moorish roots. A deligth to the senses.
The Sacromonte quarter is where the gypsies that accompanied the troops of the Catholic Monarchs settled after the town was reconquered. It's famous for its caves, where the gypsies continue to celebrate their fiestas with flamenco dancing and singing.
It was here where the traditional Zambra was born, with local dances and songs which are still enjoyed every evening. The route begins late afternoon. The group will be able to enjoy the views of the Alhambra a number of times throughout the evening. After the guided walking tour at twilight, all the members of the group will be treated to a drink and tapa, typical custom in Granada. Duration: two hours. It includes tour guide. Contact
Visit the Royal Chapel and the Cathedral of Granada: One of the greatest masterpieces in Renaissance architecture from the XVI Century is the Granada Cathedral, which was built on the grounds of the former Main Mosque. It was considered a symbol of power in the new Christian order of that period. The Royal Chapel, attached to it, equals the Cathedral in beauty. This is where the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella and Ferndinand, are buried. Joan the Mad and Phillip the Handsome are also buried in the chapel.
When touring with our official guides and standing below the main façade of the Cathedral you can appreciate the majesty of this Renaissance building. It seems that time has stopped in this corner of the town and one easily travels back in history when contemplating this colossal monument. The tour will take you through its different periods till present day. And once inside, you'll understand the keys to its symbols and location, and you'll be able to admire the details of the artistic elements.
The Royal Chapel is impressive due to its solemnity. This mausoleum has two sets of sepulchers made in pure white Carrara marble which represent the personalities who are buried in this chapel. Within the chapel you can contemplate the iron screen which is one of the most outstanding in Spain. In the Sacristy you'll find a collection of Flemish paintings belonging to Queen Isabella which illustrates her religious devotion. This is a guided tour to two of the most emblematic monuments of Granada that will take you through a period of great changes in the mentality of that time.
Two different worlds presented by two different styles in architecture: Gothic and Renaissance. The tour will describe a decisive moment in the history of Granada which then reflected in the rest of Spain.Duration: about two hours. It includes tour guide and entrance fees. Contact


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The word grandmother usually connotes a plump woman, a house full of nick knacks, and big family dinners. Not my grandmother. She was a mystic and healer who unwittingly prepared me more directly for my future than anyone else.
Born February 24, 1940, according to Chinese Astrology she was a dragon – wild, independent, intuitive and alluring. She was also secretive, else perhaps I could have known her better. I knew enough, however, to appreciate her vision far ahead of her time.
At only 5 foot 2, she was still a commanding presence with grey-green eyes, black hair and posture straight as an ex-soldier. She possessed an uncanny intuition and ability to perceive people as they really were. Her wisdom and sympathy led people of every sort to confide in her, and everyone loved her. Her popularity puzzled her, as she revealed little of herself and counted her true friends few.
She was a dreamer and poet, both gifts she passed on to me. And she was a mystic, while at the same time being full of common sense and practicality. Her home was her pride, and together we spent many hours working to make it more beautiful. We varnished floors, painted walls, hung curtains, laid patios and planted gardens. When she fell ill, I was her housekeeper and curator of all her magic things: crystals, gemstones, odd-shaped pieces of driftwood, pine cones, dried leaves, peacock and wild turkey feathers, dream catchers, drums, rain sticks, incense, essential oils, and books. Her library was my first exposure to Native American stories, "Advice from a Tree", myths and legends of nature and animals, aromatherapy, reflexology, accupressure and feng shui.
In her 50's she returned to college for a degree in occupational therapy. For the rest of her life she worked at Bethany Convent with the elderly Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet, helping them recover and maintain mobility through tai chi, massage, accupressure and reflexology. Her work was my introduction to the world of eastern medicine. I never did learn what type of massage she practiced, but it now seems likely it was in fact tui na.
Always intrigued and fascinated by the therapies she practiced, I learned much of what I know of alternative healing from her. Peppermint oil is still the first, best remedy for migraines, white vinegar stops the itching of bug bits immediately, and I always use lavender oil on burns. Little did I know, however, that 4 years after her death I would meet and marry a tui-na master and dedicate the rest of my life to promoting and practicing the ancient Asian healing arts. Stranger still, I remember her talking of her accupuncturist Wei Lu, who turned out to be co-head of the school of Oriental Medicine where I met my man Jesse.
I wish Judith could have met Jesse. She would have loved him and supported us both. But evidently she knew of him before I did, else how could she have prepared me so well?
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Johnno: Bulldog Through and Through by Brad Johnson SIGNED BY JOHNSON
1st edition, paperback in as new condition.
Brad Johnson grew up in Melbourne's western suburbs, never dreaming he'd one day become captain of the Western Bulldogs and the club's games record holder. He's the Doggies' pin-up boy – a true working-class man - known as the 'smiling assassin'.
But beware of the dog. Behind that broad smile lies a steely determination to succeed. Johnno's durability and consistency over a sixteen-year career have made him a widely respected player and a great leader, on and off the field. He has witnessed the club's transformation from a culture of losing to one of winning, within reach of its second premiership.
Johnno has great stories to tell about his teammates - the early days were shared with Dougie Hawkins and Libba - and he played with many 300-plus game legends (Chris Grant, Scott West and Rohan Smith). He was part of the club when Ted Whitten lost his battle with cancer. Brad has a candid view on coaching, having played under three different coaches (Terry Wallace, Peter Rhode, Rodney 'Rocket' Eade). He's seen his beloved club almost go under, and he's captained it through its resurrection.
This is the story of the Western Bulldogs' last two decades, as seen through the eyes of its favourite son.
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Robert Palmer – "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)" – (1979)
Robert Palmer was an interesting act in the 1980s. He was a solo mainstream rock artist in an era of new wave and synth pop and hair bands. I know there were others doing similar things, but whenever I try to think of "artists like Robert Palmer" I fail miserably. This was the song that really ushered him into the mainstream and set up his later, larger, successes in the mid and late 1980s. Everyone knows the song from its signature lyric (which is just the song title reversed): "Doctor, doctor give me the news I got a bad case of loving you." And all of his popular singles have a similar sound, which is why (unless you explicitly remember their release dates) it's hard to remember which came when.