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SWA has over 170 partners, divided into five constituencies to ensure balanced representation of different WASH stakeholders.
Sanitation and Water for All has a simple structure – a high-level Chair, a Steering Committee led by an Executive Chair, the partners divided into five constituencies, and a small Secretariat.
The Chair provides leadership to SWA, and engages politicians and high-level decision makers on behalf of the partnership. Partners elect representatives from each constituency to sit on the Steering Committee and delegate decision-making authority to them. The Steering Committee takes overall responsibility for strategic leadership of SWA and elects the Executive Chair.
The partnership is the collective of partners, the Chair, the Steering Committee and the Secretariat. The partnership meets in periodic Partnership Meetings, with senior representation from each partner, to review SWA's progress and provide advice to the Steering Committee.
Partners lead SWA. The makeup of the partnership reflects the diverse nature of the stakeholders in the WASH sector, and partners include governments, multilateral and intergovernmental organizations, development banks, academia and civil society organizations.
SWA partners are divided into five constituencies:
Partners work towards a common vision of universal access to safe water and adequate sanitation through a transparent and results-oriented framework for action.
Read more about SWA Partners
The Chair provides leadership to SWA, and engages politicians and high-level decision makers on behalf of the partnership. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs (2010-2012) and Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Mr. Kevin Rudd, is the second high-level Chair of SWA.
Read more about the SWA Chair
The Steering Committee governs SWA. Members are a representative sub-group of the SWA partners and constituencies.
The Steering Committee assumes overall leadership for the strategic direction of SWA and oversees all SWA activities. It meets regularly throughout the year and takes all key decisions about the partnership's direction and drives the initiative forward. It holds decision-making authority and may set up and oversee subcommittees to carry out key tasks and functions. It also mandates and tasks the Secretariat. The Executive Chair of SWA is the Chair of the Steering Committee.
Read more about the Steering Committee function.
The Steering Committee creates Working Groups where tasks require specific attention and Standing Committees where there is a need for attention. Current Groups include the Country Processes, and the Global Monitoring Harmonization Working Group Working Groups. Further the Steering Committee creates other short-term sub-groups on a variety of issues.
Read more about the Working Groups
SWA has a small Secretariat to support the functioning of the partnership. It is tasked, mandated by, and reports to the Steering Committee to serve the SWA partnership. It carries out specific and defined tasks required for SWA activities in keeping with the Secretariat Terms of Reference. The Secretariat is hosted by UNICEF, at the request of the Steering Committee. The Secretariat is funded by partners through bilateral agreements.
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Favorite thing about summer?
An embarrassing moment:
This is a bit overdone, but, what's your clothing style?
Deep question time: vanilla or chocolate?
What do you think: is the Twilight fad dying out? And if it is, are you dancing over its grave?
Favorite quote?
Best thing that has ever happened to you and why?
Traveling: where would you want to go?
Favorite food?
Canon or Nikon? (If you're not a photographer, don't feel like you have to answer this...)
Canon all the way. I haven't had expierience with Nikon, but I like Canon a lot.
Flipflops, bare feet, or heels?
Ah....to walk in bare feet all day long is my dream!
Do you like old black and white films?
Yes, they are so clean and true, and real. And adorable :)
Skirts or jeans?
Skirts are well....skirts. Jeans are epicly awesome and extremely comfortable :D
Fresh or saltwater?
This is hard. I love the sea, but to swim the pool is the place for me :)

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Once Hayden was intubated yesterday evening, he was resting very comfortably because they'd given him a paralytic medicine to keep him completely still during the procedure. Once that wore off, little man was MAD. Even though he was heavily sedated, he was fighting. (Momma was kind of proud of the tough little guy!)
Basically, the vent was giving him breaths, but he kept trying to "breathe over" the machine. For every one breath the vent gave, he was giving two. He was taking in too much oxygen and couldn't expel the necessary amounts of CO2. So, even while intubated, he was breathing very fast and retracting quite a bit. All of that caused his numbers to get out way out of whack (blood pressure, blood gasses, respiratory rate, heart rate, etc.) Not good.
They ended up giving him another dose of the paralytic, so he was once again medically paralyzed for a short time (less than an hour) while his body really rested and chilled out. Since then, they've found Hayden's happy place in regards to the right sedatives and the right amounts, so he's been a chill little guy all day. This is very good! Right now, he needs to let that vent work hard so his body can completely focus on the healing of his lungs. Currently, all of his numbers are good. He's still heavily sedated, and he'll stay that way while intubated, but we're so pleased with his progress today.
On the flip side, his lungs are worse. This sounds scary, but it was completely expected. We've been told all along that with RSV, they typically get sicker before getting better, so we're hopeful today was his peak, then he'll start moving toward recovery soon. His lungs are just full of junk, but they're able to suction that out much easier with the tube. That, along with rest and some other things, will help his lungs begin to clear up.
If his next round of blood gasses test shows continued improvement (numbers are very good right now) they'll begin the process of weaning the vent tomorrow. That certainly doesn't necessarily mean he'll be off the vent soon because they'll be slow and deliberate about how much his body can handle, but that will definitely be a step in the right direction.
Some (random) things I've learned in my short time as a momma with a baby in pediatric ICU:
- You kind of become a germaphobe. I'm all about washing hands and whatnot, but I've never been overly worrisome about germs. I feel like that is soooo about to change in my world! Just last night, I was changing clothes here in the hospital, and I had paper towels all down on the floor so my bare feet wouldn't touch the floor. True story.
- You have an immediate sense of solidarity for other families here. Of course, that's mostly because we're all here for young ones in our lives we're very worried about, but I think it's also because we all look like absolute crap most of the time. Nothing more humbling than chatting it up with a stranger when you haven't showered in at least a day and can't quite remember whether or not your teeth have been brushed.
- You learn enough medical jargon to get yourself in trouble. I feel like I know way more than I do, so I'm always asking questions about this or that, and I bet the sweet nurses are thinking, "I wish she'd just quit trying to do my job for me." Thankfully, they're all way too kind to ever actually say that, but I wouldn't blame them for thinking about it.
Here's a sweet snowflake Macey sent for her little brother today:


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Morogoro, East Africa
Dear Friend,
Please find a quiet spot to read this, someplace where your spirit is able to receive. I have a heart-to-heart message. Please don't read in a hurry. Lives depend on this.
Friend, you are truly in position for God's very best, because of our connection with the gospel. The Scripture is clear that the hightest and best blessings are a result of what we do with the gospel.
• Those who give to the gospel receive 100- fold increase. [Mk 10:29-30] • God supplies every need of Paul's gospel partners. [Phil 4:19] • Those who participated in the gospel were partakers of the same grace as the apostle Paul. [Phil 1:7]
My heart is filled with joy thinking of you. TOGETHER, WE ARE INVOLVED IN CHRIST'S MINISTRY AT ITS FINEST – touching leaders of nations, and reaching the least, the last and the lost.
I just returned from a welcome parade in the city center here in Morogoro. The streets were lined with people greeting us. Tanzania's newly elected president sent a cabinet minister, 8 hrs by car, to welcome us. God has given extraordinary favour! These cities receive us as messengers of Christ.
There is a reason why I rush this to you from East Africa. Since I arrived here a few days ago, our ministry has had to make one of the biggest decisions ever. It concerns our 24/7 television channel to the Muslim world.
Since we began broadcasting in Karachi, the world's largest Muslim city in 2014, our channel has been carried by 7 large cable networks. The results are remarkable – an average of 2000 Muslims per month respond to Christ. This is unheard of in the Muslim world – God's favour!
All along I have known that we must comply with the broadcast regulations – we must go on satellite. This is a must, not an option. Plus it would be huge, because the satellite reaches 49 Muslim countries. (see satellite map on the response form)
The broadcast regulators have allowed us to delay time and again. Now we received word that we must be in compliance this month, or we risk losing our broadcast license.
There was no time to wait. I had to make the decision right here in Africa. By faith, I sent a message to our tv director, William Sarfraz, in Karachi, Pakistan; go ahead and sign the satellite contract.
In short, as of June 2016, we are on satellite in 49 Islamic nations like Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and Yemen.
Why did I hesitate? Because of finances. Going on satellite means an additional $260,000 per year on top of what we've already committed in the Islamic world.
A dear friend recently told me, "Peter, talk openly to the partners and describe the situations that you face".
It occurred to me that I should trust you as a friend and describe this situation in detail. I know that you have a heart for missions. I know that you value and esteem this ministry.
I was impressed that what this one friend said was also a glimpse into your heart. If I don't tell you exactly what's going on, how can I expect God to speak to you?
So while I'm here in East Africa preaching to tens of thousands in the open air and training over 900 pastors in our Gospel Revolution Seminar, we are also involved in a gospel breakthrough in the Muslim world.
How could I say "no"? We are broadcasting in a part of the world where people are martyred for their faith in Christ. This is the front lines of the gospel.
So I said "yes, William, I don't have the money, but by faith I pledge to you that we will cover the first 3 months of expenses for satellite. Then we must believe for more partners, or we cannot continue. Pray with me for 540 new partners".
Our hearts are full of love, but our hands and pockets are empty – we must believe God now to speak to willing people. First, I ask you to send a special gift this month for the first three months of satellite.
Second, we must have new monthly VIP partners.
Here is how this could happen:
• 70 new partners sharing $84/month.
• 150 new partners sharing $42/month.
• 320 new partners sharing $30/month.
Frankly, I don't know how the Lord God will speak to you. I do know that this whole ministry to the Muslim world is a supernatural work of God. I believe that you are one of these 540 monthly partners. Or, if you are a VIP partner already, that God will speak to you to increase your partnership.
I write in great detail because I trust you as a co-worker in the gospel. You are a friend in Christ. Please, write and tell me that you're standing with me. Please, include World Impact Ministries in your monthly budget.
And remember that God guarantees His very highest and best to those involved in the gospel. This Scripture caught my attention.
We pray that God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ will give you his fullest blessings….ALL our prayers for you are full of praise to God!…. Our hearts are full of joy, because of all your wonderful help in sharing the good news, Phil 1:2-5.
The world needs you! The gospel needs you!
Your friend and partner in Christ,
Peter Youngren
P. S. When I return from Africa, I will prepare a report of the mighty things that God has done here, but I had no time to waste, I had to get this message to you. Thank you for responding!
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News recently, via BirdLife International, that a higher count than anticipated (161 ) of White-shouldered Ibis at Western Siem Pang, Cambodia had been realised was most encouraging. Contrasted against this , another source of information reported that studies since the 1980's of Kenya's wildlife showed it to have reduced by up to 40%. A far less reassuring comment that global conservation was progressing in a consistent fashion. In the latter report a particular comment caught my eye, which I personally believe is critical to the success of many of the initiatives now being undertaken. It was acknowledged that , where there was local community involvement, the declines and degradation of habitat had been significantly less. Having seen such at work, particularly in West Africa and Cambodia, I would very much agree with the conclusion.
In Cambodia the Wildlife Conservation Society, an American organization founded in 1895 and currently involved in over 500 conservation projects in 60 countries ( see http://www.wcs.org/ ) , has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving the populations of ibis, stork and vulture species and several others . It has provided help and guidance to the Sam Veasnu Centre ( SVC ) which, in turn, has links with various community based schemes in the country similar to those alluded to above.
In 2008 , as part of an Oriental Bird Club tour, I had the privilege to visit many of the key sites in Cambodia and see several species that are " on the brink" , including White-shouldered Ibis. The SVC provided a guide (see below ) in addition to the services of BirdTour Asia.
Sophoan Sanh spoke good English, proved to be an experienced birder, was well travelled within her own country and others nearby and extremely knowledgeable about Cambodian culture. Supporting her was a group of drivers and ladies who did the cooking whilst we were in some of the more remote places.
That year only 130 people visited the Tmatboey community based project , mostly within January and February when weather conditions are at their best. This particular community protects the Giant Ibis and White-shoulderd Ibis within the adjacent dipterocarp forest areas besides overseeing the provision and cleaning of the accomodation facilities which have been built. Income is fed back to the community from such visits and it's pleasing to report that 2008 met its financial targets and the objectives of the business plan ( you can't escape business plans nowadays , not even deep in the forest!!! ). A year round presence , not just aimed at showing visitors birds, but ensuring hunting is controlled, watching for forest fires and ensuring habitat is maintained and census work undertaken, is all a part of the service provided.
Simple, straightforward, but effective and a lifeline for both the birds and the community that itself would have had to depend on natural resources within the 30 years of civil strife that ravaged the country. Now, with economic prosperity improving, conservation is part of the fabric of opportunity that is benefitting both isolated communities and the wildlife in their adjacent environments.
In 2009 the SVC ( see http://www.samveasnu.org/ ) organized two SVC Super Tours, birding trips which visited 11 sites in 14 days!! A wide selection of birds was seen at mouth watering sites such as that shown here.
These are to be repeated in 2010 ( in January and February ) besides there being another Oriental Bird Club Tour.
There are other areas under review in Cambodia. Kae seima, Mondulkiri, in Eastern Cambodia sounds enticing to say the least. Until relatively recently this area only had one road linking it to the country's infrastructure, is said to have the most diverse range of habitats in Cambodia, has elephants, eight species of cat , including tiger, and a wide variety of bird species. It's certainly the one I hope to visit at some future point.
So, to everyone who has not yet visited SE Asia, give it a try , sign up for a real adventure and see sites and birds you'll never forget. It is truly fantastic, utterly unspoiled and the food is unbelievable! Contact the SVC and they'll do the rest. Believe me whether it's exploring the backwaters of the Sonle Tap by small boat, camping deep in the forest near to a trapeang that attracts White-winged Duck or venturing out on the vast Mekong River to see the newly described wagtail that lives out its existent on the small islands in the middle, you'll come back with memories that I suspect have no match with any others previously. At the same time you'll be chanelling the much required income directly into front line bird conservation schemes that deserve our support as they're linked to world threatened species! Do it!!!


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Jacksonville Coffee Social & VisionWalk Kickoff
Saturday, March 24, 2018
9:30am – 11:30am
Location: Starbucks
975 3rd Street South
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Grab a cup of coffee with the team from Brooks Rehabilitation Center for Low Vision. Katelyn Jordan, OD, and Occupational Therapist, Sarah LaRosa will be hosting this opportunity to have a morning coffee with FFB, learn about the work of low vision specialists and grab all of your VisionWalk materials!
Saturday, March 24, 2018 - 9:30am to 11:30am
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Hurray! Another great update from the great people making all of those great Free Euro Sex Parties episodes. This time around, it's a double penetration anal video and I have to say that it's quite a doozy. I don't think I've ever quite seen a chick react this lustily from having two dicks in her at the same time! I think the best part of this entire Euro lesbians film is the part at the end when she sucks at both cocks at the same time.
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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Dr. Gilbert Whitmer, Managing Physician and Medical Director at U.S. HealthWorks in Fayetteville, is among the many outstanding physicians that make up the talented team of medical professionals at U.S. HealthWorks.
The U.S. HealthWorks Managing Physician program recognizes leadership and management skills of the U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group in its continual pursuit of the Highest Quality of Care initiatives based on "exceptionalism." The program goals are based on exceptional medical care delivered by exceptional medical providers.
U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group providers with outstanding clinical, leadership, and managerial skills are named Managing Physicians and utilize those skills to effect positive changes to the quality of care and performance of the U.S. HealthWorks centers.
"Managing Physicians are the 'best of the best.' The nomination process is rigorous and the election of candidates held to great scrutiny by their medical peers as well as their Operations and Sales colleagues," said Dr. Mark Pucek, Chief Medical Officer. "A Managing Physician is a crucial position for U.S. HealthWorks. They are responsible for the center they manage, and take on a huge role, ensuring that we have well-cared for patients, and a productive staff of medical professionals."
Dr. Whitmer has been a part of U.S. HealthWorks since 2007, when he joined the team in Fayetteville as Medical Director. He has been practicing medicine for 18 years.
"I'm honored to be a Medical Director and Managing Physician for U.S. HealthWorks and fill such an important role," Dr. Whitmer said. "We have an outstanding organization that cares deeply about quality and patient care, and those qualities are something I know our patients really appreciate."
Dr. Whitmer earned his medical degree from John Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. He later attended the University of South Carolina Medical School, where he completed an Orthopedic Surgical residency. He completed a subspecialty fellowship in Hand Surgery at Campbell Clinic, one of the world's leading orthopedic centers, and the University of Tennessee, Memphis.
Prior to joining U.S. HealthWorks, Dr. Whitmer was a Surgeon and Managing Partner at Carolina Regional Orthopaedics and Chief of Medical Staff at Community Hospital, both located in Rocky Mount, NC.
In addition to his extensive medical experience, Dr. Whitmer has been Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
About U.S. HealthWorks
U.S. HealthWorks, a subsidiary of Dignity Health, is one of the country's largest operators of occupational healthcare centers with 232 clinics and worksites in 20 states and more than 3,600 employees, including about 800 medical providers. Our centers collectively serve more than 13,000 patients each day, providing quality medical care to help employees return to work and allow employers to effectively manage claims and reduce lost work time. U.S. HealthWorks also offers special early return-to-work, injury prevention and ergonomics programs. For more information, please visit www.ushealthworks.com or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.


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Imus 'N the Mourning
Anyway, the angle today is not just racism...but how one gets the title of "racist." I personally think the notion of who is a racist and who isn't is problematic, but that's how we want to slice it up in this culture: either someone IS a racist or IS NOT a racist. Of course, we don't exactly have a fool proof systematic method for evaluating people on this, do we? Funny thing on that: Chris Rock said that people come up to him and axe him if Mike Richards is a racist. He replies, "Well, he did yell 'nigger' in a crowded room. What more does he have to do? Shoot Metger Evers?" And then, of course, Mr. Rock went on to use 'nigger" in his schtick for a crowded room. He said it wuz especially weird that a cultural icon like "Kramer" hurled epithets, and then added, "It would be like Fonzie saying, 'Up your nose with a rubber hose, nigger!'"
God, that is funny shit. Anyhoo, like I said: part of this is the judgement game, part of it is the labeling game. On paper, we don't think it's okay to exclude a group from society--to heap scorn on them, make them the Other--but we do it effectively enough with gays, and we certainly feel very good about ourselves when we can root out a racist and issue our public condemnation. Those who would ostracize the Other...they must become the Other! It's brilliant. Except...a good chunk of the nation might understand on some level that just having the occasional racist thought or maybe even saying something that might be perceived as racist...that these things alone don't put a man or woman in the same category as David Duke. And when there is repentance...when there is the acknowledgment of wrongdoing, and an expression of hope that one can change, why is that not enough? How about this: maybe Mel Gibson was a racist for years and now he's not. Hey, I wuz a Christian and now I'm not. Granted, a lot of folks don't change their belief systems about God or other races, but some do. I know that Gibson apparently did the flipside of what I did at some point: he had no real grounding in a spiritual belief system, but then he became a committed Catholic. As some country boys who have been on Imus sing, "Some people change."


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July 26, 2007 at 4:00AM
In Entertainment Weeklys ranking of the top love songs of all time, fully 20 percent of the Top 20 have connections to Memphis. Redding, Cash, Green, and of course, the King.
John Branston
July 26, 2007 at 4:00AM
At this garage sale, chandeliers will provide the lighting. On Friday, July 27, The Orpheum Theatre will host a summer garage sale consisting of office furniture, theater merchandise, show posters, and Broadway show memorabilia.
HBO has renewed Big Love for a third season, which will launch in 2008. The series, which stars Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloe Sevigny, and Memphian Ginnifer Goodwin as members of a polygamist family hiding out in the suburbs of Utah, will begin filming in November.
Want to see full-color images of the old Claridge Hotel or the original version of Baptist Hospital or the Elks' Club, or all sorts of other long-gone Memphis landmarks? Sure you do.
John Branston
July 25, 2007 at 4:00AM
He graced the Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog and was a fund-raising symbol for the post-Katrina New Orleans saints. Now, Blue Dog is coming to Memphis.
It's that time of year again, time to cast your ballot for the one and only Best of Memphis contest. You can get a ballot in this week's Flyer, or you can vote online by clicking the Best Of Memphis icon on our website.
A key member of the federal government's Tennessee Waltz prosecution team is leaving the building. No, not David Kustoff, My Harrison, Tim DiScenza, or FBI agents Mark Jackson and Brian Burns.
Former state senator John Ford's sentencing date has been reset for August 27th, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Ford, who was convicted of bribery earlier this year, had been scheduled to be sentenced on July 31st.
July 25, 2007 at 4:00AM
Friends For Our Riverfront overlaid a site map of $29 million Beale Street Landing on to a Google map of the Memphis riverfront and Tom Lee Park. To see how it looks, go here, or for more information go to the Riverfront Development Corporations website.
John Branston
July 24, 2007 at 4:00AM
It's been a rough year for late-night life in the city. First Raiford's Hollywood Disco closed, now comes the news that the proprietor of Wild Bill's, beloved Vollintine Avenue juke joint has died.
A City Council committee recommended this morning setting the mayor's salary at $171,500. The figure, derived from giving the mayor the same increase city employees have received within the last four years, would amount to an $11,500 raise.
Mary Cashiola
July 24, 2007 at 4:00AM
Maybe Councilman Brent Taylor was remembering when Mayor Willie Herenton invited him to step outside. Maybe he was thinking about when the mayor took on boxing great Joe Frayser in the ring.
Now we've heard it all when it comes to Elvis stories -- and we're a pretty tough crowd. Seems as though suddenly, and for no apparent reason, a huge billboard featuring Elvis appeared in Dublin, Ireland.
John Branston
July 23, 2007 at 4:00AM
Award-winning documentary producer Ken Burns is coming to Memphis August 8th. WKNO is hosting a reception and preview of The War, Burns' soon-to-be-released documentary about World War II, at the Germantown Performing Arts Centre.
The Memphis City Schools (MCS) interim superintendent search committee has selected two finalists: one an MCS insider, the other a former state superintendent currently working as an education consultant. Each member of the committee submitted up to five candidates.
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The Market closes at 8:00pm this evening! Doug's Garden
Wow! Doug has listed the his Herb Lovers Box on the Market this week! This week's Box contains:
Carrots, Beets, White and Red Turnips Potatoes, Green Onion, Radishes, Chard, Rosemary Sage, Garlic, and Oregano It will have between 5 – 6 Lbs of vegetables and herbs!
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Ancient Awakenings has various delicious and healthy fermented veggies and drinks! Order extra this week! They will not have offerings again for 3 weeks!
My Daily Bread does have offerings this week; however, they will be off next week! Be sure and get extra bread and goodies! Everything freezes well!
I spoke with Greg Hutchins of Heritage Farm and Ground Beef will be available next week….it is a timing thing with the processor! Turkey Bologna is on the way. It is made by an Amish Farmer friend up in Kentucky and the processing of the Turkeys just happened, so the Bologna will be just a bit longer!
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A huge number of fans assembled at the Coca-Cola Fan Park at Deshapriya Park to share the excitement and fun around the game of football at the ongoing Fifa World Cup 2014. This Fan Park was inaugurated by eminent footballer Mehtab Hossain, Captain of East Bengal FC and footballer Prasanta Chakraborty. Both the footballers encouraged young and budding talents to build interest around this sport.
The football supporters will be able to thoroughly enjoy each and every moment of the Football World Cup Final Match as Giant screens have been installed at the Coca-Cola Fan Park measuring 20×16 feet. The giant screens will be able to give the fans great enthusiasm during the match. Playing area where provisions are made for forming teams, juggling and dribbling activities can also be done in the area. Football goodies and merchandize will be provided to the teams who will be winning the fan matches.
To ensure that visitors take back fond memories from the Fan Park, Coca-Cola has created a Tattoo booth at the venue where tattoo artists will create fun Football tattoos for the football enthusiasts. The Park also has an extensive food section where fans can refresh themselves with lip-smacking goodies and an unlimited supply of refreshing Coca-Cola.
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When he gets older she'll want to stick him in the cooler to "fix" his teen age attitude probably.ReplyDeleteReplies
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Sunday, 17 May 2015
Time To Plot
I finally got my carrots sown in the WoodBlocX raised bed. I'm growing Nantes, Tendersnax and Chantenay. As you can see, Mick's constructed a wooden frame covered with enviromesh to fit over more than half of the bed. I'm hoping that this will thwart the carrot root fly which can cause devestation to carrot crops. I sowed some beetroot in the part which is left uncovered.
The onions were planted out a couple of weeks ago. I'd started them off in modules so they'd already sprouted. These are Sturon.
We also got the brassicas which we bought from Harlow Carr planted out. There's six Brussels sprouts plants - Evesham Special and six Asparagus kale plants. Mick's fitting collars around the plants to prevent the cabbage root fly laying their eggs at the base of the plants.
Here they are all tucked up underneath the netted cage which should, hopefully, prevent the pigeons from stripping the leaves. It seems there's a pest out there just waiting to feast on whatever crop we're growing. The netting is held down with tent pegs and then bricks put around the bottom for extra strength.
There's also mangetout growing which were planted out a couple of weeks ago, but the plants don't look in the best of shape, I think they've taken a battering from the high winds we've had recently.
I'm hoping that now we've made a start, we can catch up with the jobs which should have been done much earlier in the year.
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its looking good, I hope your pest control works for you, there is nothing worse than nurturing plants for pests to do there worseReplyDeleteReplies
It seems that every crop needs some form of pest control. I have to say that it's the slugs which are the bane of my life though.Delete
Is it my imagination or has the weather got more windy in recent years? Before we moved to Spain back in 2003 we seldom had wind damage to the garden, since we have been back, nearly four years now we have lost plants every year to the wind. has anyone else noticed this?ReplyDeleteReplies
I think you're right, or is it just our imagination playing tricks? I expect high winds during winter but I'm delaying planting out my tomatoes because it's still so windy. The wind's getting up again today.Delete
Martyn meshed our Woodblocx bed yesterday and I've sown some salad stuff and planted lettuce in it todayReplyDeleteReplies
I hope it does well for you. They're such great raised beds, I'm hoping that the depth will provide some great carrots.Delete
The Carrot Root Fly "cage" looks very professional! (I just hope the local cats don't treat it as a sun-bed...)It's a pain in the neck having to go to such great lengths to protect your crops, but very necessary.ReplyDeleteReplies
I think Mick's done a great job with the cage, I just hope it works. I never thought about it attracting cats, though I've never seen any on the allotments. It would be a different story if it were in the garden, we get lots here.Delete
I really love the mesh covered frame. In the past couple of months, I've been thinking about constructing a few to cover some of the beds as they would be much easier to deal with than the row covers I currently use. My only issue is with storage over the winter - they are so bulky & I wouldn't want to leave them outside as they would likely get damaged...I'm still mulling this over.ReplyDeleteReplies
I think a covered frame will work well but storage is a consideration. As you say, it's quite bulky but we'll be able to pop it in the shed over winter.Delete
Busy time for you, looking good.ReplyDeleteReplies
It's a very busy time at the moment. We're very behind so there's lots of work to do.Delete
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Despite your lack of time spent on the plot it's all looking good. Flighty xxReplyDeleteReplies
Very few areas are looking good at the moment, I can assure you, but we'll get there with a bit of work.Delete
That's a great looking WoodBlocX raised bed and the mesh frame is a good idea. Suppose it's all go at the allotment now, and hopefully we'll see lots of good weather over the coming weeks. Its been extremely windy in Northern Ireland.ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm really pleased with the raised bed, I'm hoping it will work very well for root veg with the extra depth. There's always so much to do at this time of year but it's all dependent on the weather, it's raining again today.Delete
I've been to my allotment plot a couple of times this week, and am planning on visiting again Tuesday. Little and often seems to be the way forward for no. And concentrating on a bit at a time. I hope Olly's carrots don't fail. I'll have to buy some, and fake a crop!ReplyDelete
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Little and often is definitely the best way, it's important to go regularly, especially at this time of year as you only have to turn your back for two minutes and the weeds are back. I've never had much success with carrots so I hope Olly does better than me. Perhaps he should start some courgettes off as a back up, very hard to fail with those.Delete
You're right, pests, pests everywhere. Something's eaten most of our sugarsnap peas. And I haven't protected the carrots, so no doubt they will be a disaster. It's a battle! CJ xxReplyDeleteReplies
There's always something waiting to get whatever you plant, it's an ongoing battle. I'm actually considering using slug pellets for the first time ever, though I think I'll wait and see how bad they are this year.Delete
It's a great start. I like the cage very much, think I may need to show that to Mike..ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm pleased with the cage, I think Mick's done a good job with it. I just hope it works.Delete
It's difficult fitting it in at times Jo so pleased for you that you have managed to do some work there. I often wish that my plot was outside my back door :) I'm full of admiration for Mick's anti-pest contraptions and hope that they do the trick.ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm hoping we get chance to get down there a bit more often now, there's plenty of work to do. I think it would definitely be easier if the plot was outside the back door. I'm hoping that the anti pest controls work, though there's always something else which pops up even when you think you've covered all bases.Delete
Always so much to do Jo at this time of year but somehow we always manage to get it done, don't we?ReplyDelete
Love the cover for the carrots, looks so neat. Hope it works for you.
My friend popped by the other day, with goodies from his allotment. Fabulous :)Replies
I try not to stress about being behind these day as I know from experience that it does get done eventually, as you say. I'm hoping that the carrot frame works, though I've had problems getting carrots to germinate in the past so I've got to get over that hurdle first. I find that people with allotments are very generous with their produce, I know that I love sharing what I grow.Delete
Love the cage for the raised bed. Now for some better weather.ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm hoping the cage works, it looks good in theory. At least the allotment won't need watering today after all the rain we've had this morning.Delete
Well done with the small amount of time you've had. Look forward to seeing how it all goes. Take care.ReplyDeleteReplies
It's a case of getting small things done in snippets of time at the moment. Hopefully, we'll get a bit more time to spend down there soon.Delete
where did you get your netted cage? I need one of those to keep Moss off my veg patch!ReplyDeleteReplies
Mick's own design. I have to say, I'm very pleased with it, I just hope it does the job.Delete
That netted cage is great, it will keep the cabbage white off to! It is hard keeping up at this time of the year isn't it, the weeds seem to suddenly come into their own!ReplyDelete
I sowed my carrots ages ago, they really have taken their time coming up, the beetroot has too!xxxReplies
I meant to mention the cabbage white butterflies in my post, there's just so many pests. It is hard keeping up with everything at this time of year, you only have to turn your back for two minutes and weeds are knee high. I'm sure your carrots and beetroot will shoot up once they get going. It turned rather cold again after a warm spell so that may have held them back.Delete
Jo - you've had an up and down time what with your dad being unwell ... so things do sometimes take a back step. But you have done well as your post shows. I love Chantenay Carrots and I'm intrigued to find out more about your Asparagus Kale.ReplyDelete
That netting looks super. Have a good week, and many thanks for your lovely comments on the low carb diabetic blog. It's always good to hear from you.
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I'm hoping that we can find a bit more time to spend at the allotment now, though things are still very busy at the moment. I've never grown Asparagus kale before so I'm looking forward to trying it.Delete
What a neat way to prevent carrot fly attack! It is laways a struggle here too. This year I am trying the variety "Resistafly" which should be (partially) resistent. But usually netting is the only thing that really helps.ReplyDeleteReplies
It will be interesting to see how Resistafly does. I tend to agree with you, netting is the only sure way to keep the carrot root fly out.Delete
It doesn't seem to matter how organised I am I always seem to end up playing 'catch up' at some point.....it always seem to work out ok in the end though!!ReplyDeleteReplies
It's exactly the same here. I still manage to grow plenty of veggies though and that's what matters at the end of the day.Delete
Hi Jo, sorry I have been AWOL; when I run out of time it's visiting blogs that falls off the radar.ReplyDelete
Mick's enviromesh cage looks splendid. How have you fixed the net to the wood?Replies
It's a nice neat job, I just hope it does the trick. He fixed the net to the wood with staples, as you can see there's bits of enviromesh at the ends which overlap so he's folded these in and stapled them down too.Delete


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I remember back in my prime that I used to enjoy such all nighters. It was fulfilling every time a deadline is beat against all odds and I end up being the Office Hero. I used to take pride in such accomplishments. But now, I feel nothing.
It was as if the only consolation I get is that I get to skip Monday and just report to office at Tuesday. Could've been good if only work hasn't taken Saturday and Sunday. XD
I guess this is how it feels to be a former workaholic. The stuff that used to give me a natural high is now getting another reaction from my system. Though there is one thing I'm wondering about. Will I be able to stand in the morrow when I finally wake up maybe around noon at the least. (If I could still find sleep.) Nowadays, it seems I could just anticipate a rheumatic attack so I won't get as pissed as usual when it does happen. XD
Though at least I got one less problem to think about. One report finished. 35 more to go. XD (Then they get to review it and I get to do the reports all over again. Oh, JOY!!!
But I hafta admit, when I was into the prime of my grind, it felt really weird. It was as if the person working ain't me anymore. It's as if it was a totally different person and I'm just at the back watching him work. Really odd. XD Maybe I do lack sleep.
SO, here's to hoping that once I get to log onto Kitsuno RO, I could at least get a good card from the hunts I'll be doing… and that afterwards, I could finally get my well deserved sleep. ^.^
Err, I better log on immediately. I'm getting another strong urge to go out and head to the nearest Bar or Club. XD


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Despite their record, the Canucks remain one of the best teams in the west, if not in the NHL and represent a real test for the Flames at the tail end of this home stand. Calgary is getting some things done mostly on the back of depth players at ES, but it's a "Canucks" class of team that has proven to be the issue these last few, playoff-less years.
There's no reason to believe that the club will suddenly start trading punches with the big boys, but if the Flames are truly to battle for the post-season this year, they'll have to pull a few out against the best in the league once in a while. Perhaps tonight will be one of those times.


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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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Tart`Deco over the next week or so. I just listed 5 pairs of vintage cat eye glasses (see above) and 2 pairs of shoe trees and will be adding some lovely rhinestone pieces on Tuesday and Wednesday. I am pricing this stuff to sell so make sure to visit often over the next 2 weeks to get some great deals! Still in time for Viva too ;)
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AQR's Momentum Funds (A) Case Solution
AQR is a hedge fund that is based in Greenwich, Connecticut. It is considering offering a line of products to retail investors that is wholly new. The line is named as the ability to invest in the price phenomenon called momentum. A large body of empirical evidences supports momentum across many different classes of assets and many different countries.
Up to this point, the momentum strategy was only used by the hedge funds exclusively. Hence, it was not available to individual investors in the past. However, AQR now is considering offering it to individual investors as well. It is looking into the issues it will face while implementing the "mutual funditizing strategy" on the hedge fund products. It is also considering the challenges it might face with the open-end and regulatory features of the mutual funds and its effects on the already successful strategies in other areas.
AQR also wants to consider the various correlations between many popular investment strategies by using long time-series data available to it, and think about the possible corresponding strategies in its portfolio construction.
AQR was established in 1998, and it is located in Greenwich. The founders of the firm include Asness, Kabiller, Krail, and Liew, who have all worked together at Goldman Sachs before starting the AQR.
The firm has grown substantially since its start and by 2009 it had over 200 employees and has managed over $19 billion in assets. A large portion of the assets have been invested in hedge fund strategies. In addition to this, the company has created strategic partnerships that help it to form branches with other investment spaces. While the existing hedge-funds of the company have seen to be profitable, it has also witnessed mutual funds as a large pool of capital that has been increasingly growing in needs.
AQR defines the momentum as the phenomenon that stocks, which have performed well in the past,will also perform well in the future, and the stocks that have performed poorly in the past will continue to perform poorly in the future. This idea of relative performance is an important component of momentum, as it describes that the strategy of momentum is implemented regardless of the ups and downs in the market.
The first academic paper about the momentum strategy was published in 1993 by Jagadeesh and Titman. After that many such papers have been published, out of which the most important papers include that of Clifford Asness's 1994 paper, which shows the robust profitability of the momentum investing strategies. Asness is also amongst the founders of AQR.
The important papers also include the paper of Grinblatt and Moskowitz in 1999, which demonstrates the role of industry affiliation in the performance of momentum. Moskowitz has served at AQR as a consultant. While the explanations about momentum differ, there is a widespread agreement about its pervasiveness and its existence. It has also been found in international equity markets and across various asset classes.
Some of the momentum writers argue that the momentum investors experience outsized average returns because they face undiversifiable risk. They explain the belief by presenting the fact that high momentum stocks have a strong tendency to move together; hence they make the achievement of momentum profits difficult without exposing them to the possibility of a large amount of losses.
Others say that the momentum profits are brought in by cognitive errors and irrationalities in the market. Apart from that, some behavioral theories explain that momentum is a result of overreaction or under reaction to news or announcements by the companies. Hence, many firms use the theory to design investment vehicles in order to generate profits. Hedge funds use momentum in their strategies, and institutional equity funds use it in their portfolios. AQR is also considering the use of momentum in their strategy offered to retail investors...........
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Amazon today launched Amazon Prime memberships in Singapore. The latest foray into the local ecommerce pie follows its July 27th launch of Amazon Prime Now which introduced its two-hour delivery service using its Prime Now app. Amazon Prime is now available in 16 countries, including Singapore.
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In mid January of this Anno Domini year of 2018 I was walking in a parking lot toward my vehicle when my attention and line of sight was drawn downward to a slip of paper on the asphalt. I saw that it was a fortune cookie message. "Oooh", I thought, "A delightful message from the Cosmos. Just for me!", and I gleefully picked it up.
It read: You will be the guest of a gracious host within the month.
"I like it and I'll take it.", were my immediate reactions. In the top right hand corner I dated my fortunate message and put it in a little compartment next to my steering wheel. Meanwhile my mind began envisioning an elegant evening gala. I and other women were dressed in beautiful sequenced gowns and the men were sharply and neatly suited up in tuxedoes. In the background there was a live quartet playing soft classical music. The stars were sparkling as we engaged in meaningful conversation and I sipped sparkling mineral water, accented with a sprig of mint and a splash of cranberry juice. (Alcohol is "against my religion" – my "personal religion" – that is unless there is a super extra ordinary event. Then I will issue myself a temporary dispensation and have a sip or two. In the last ten years there have been only two such extra ordinary events. I like my crown chakra open to the Divine Flow and my thoughts crystal clear.) The meal was clean, delicious, and nutritious … my imagination kept building a beautiful event with this "gracious host" as I drove home.
Life went on it's normal, peaceful, and calm on-course and I forgot about the fortune cookie message. That is, until Ash Wednesday. On St. Valentine's Day I received ashes on my forehead as I replied in the affirmative that i am and i would "turn away form sin, and live and love the Gospel".
The next morning I was burnin' burnin' burnin' up.
Those ashes still had some live cinders in them and they lit me up with a fever. The fever completely halted me and grounded me. Life stopped. Everything that seemed important yesterday and needed to be done today, vaporized into nothingness, meaninglessness and irrelevancy. For the next three days and three nights sleep became the new agenda and put itself on the top of the list. All I wanted to do and all I had the energy to do was sleep sleep sleep, and sleep some more. In the day i slept on the couch and at night i slept in bed. I awoke in the dark in soaked pajamas as my body released all kinds of nitty gritty energy. The past was vaporizing.
Even my stomach got into the game with some of its own action by regurgitating an attempt at a meal. This I had not done in at least a decade or more. At first I was baffled as to why I had gotten so feverish. I could not even recall the last time I was in such circumstances: ten, fifteen years? What had brought it on? Where did I "go wrong" in taking care of myself to be served a fever? It took about a week for me to feel strong enough to leave the house. Thus, being physically and energetically immobilized, I had a lot of time to think. And think I did. Being the optimist that I am, and always looking for the silver lining, deep down inside I knew that there was a Gift in this situation.
I recalled how a medical intuitive once had told me that when we complete a healing journey on the inside, that is when the body then develops "symptoms" on the outside to release or expel that energy from the body. Thus, I began to review in my thoughts all the lessons, all the encounters, all the shifts, all the trials, all the emotions, all the setbacks, all the failures, and all the victories that had been on my path and that I did not back away from. I embraced them. I embodied them. I wrestled with them. I danced and sang with them. I loved them dearly and at times cried bitterly too. And then, I moved on because that was part of the Cosmic Plan, part of the Divine Design of my Soul's earthly sojourn. Whew, no wonder I was exhausted. Just thinking about it made me feel tired. I realized then that this fever was a Gift. It was my Graduation Gift wrapped in a package that allowed me to REST, recap, and bring closure to a large segment of my journey.
Fire is purifying and the fever did just that. It burnt away all the remnants of the bygone battlefield. It purified my body, spirit, and memories. It left behind the ashes of a skin/identity that was no longer needed nor necessary for the new journey and the new era. Now that I think about it, the involuntary regurgitation of food was like the old way of ingesting, processing, digesting, absorbing, and releasing was also being "thrown up". It was a symbolic cleanse and parting of ways of the old way and making room for the new way. All that sleep gave rest, calmed me down, and reset my system.
I also had developed a cough. I KNOW that whenever symptoms arise around the throat, that my throat chakra is not fully open or not being used as it should be. My voice had become small and meek. I KNEW that I needed to once again give voice to that which was within. I KNEW that I needed to use my voice, lest my voice be lost. I knew and know that a lot needs to be said through the voice. And in time, it will be.
Toward the end of February, I once again found that fortune cookie slip in my vehicle. When I read it I laughed and laughed and laughed. I laughed because of the disparity between what my vision had been of the "gracious host" and what the Cosmos actually delivered. There was a huge disparity. However, in hindsight, I am now BEYOND GRATEFUL for the feverish "gracious host" that really did show up. The host did fire me up so as to de-light me temporarily and put me out of commission in order to in-light me for the next segment of the journey.
Life is a Gift – and sometimes we need to expand your vision and shift our focus so that we see the Gift. "Let those who have ears, hear (and those who have eyes, see – with their Heart, and Soul).", Jesus.
- Abundant Grace, Wisdom, Humility, and Strength,
- Irena As I Am and Mudryk, Always Open to Hosting the Holy Spirit
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For Poland's Gay Community, a Shift in Public Attitudes, If Not Laws
Many EU nations are enhancing rights for their LGBTI citizens, but Poland isn't one of them. This former Soviet satellite constitutionally restricts marriage to a man and a woman. Efforts to pass laws to protect LGBTI people from discrimination and violence have failed. But there is a notable change in Polish attitudes.
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Position Title: (Chief) Privacy Officer
Immediate Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer, Senior Executive, or Health Information Management (HIM) Department Head
General Purpose: The privacy officer oversees all ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to the organization's policies and procedures covering the privacy of, and access to, patient health information in compliance with federal and state laws and the health care organization's information privacy practices.
• Provides development guidance and assists in the identification, implementation, and maintenance of organization information privacy policies and procedures in coordination with organization management and administration, the Privacy Oversight Committee and legal counsel.
• Works with organization senior management and corporate compliance officer to establish an organization-wide Privacy Oversight Committee.
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• Performs initial and periodic information privacy risk assessments and conducts related ongoing compliance monitoring activities in coordination with the entity's other compliance and operational assessment functions.
• Works with legal counsel and management, key departments, and committees to ensure the organization has and maintains appropriate privacy and confidentiality consent, authorization forms, and information notices and materials reflecting current organization and legal practices and requirements.
• Oversees, directs, delivers, or ensures delivery of initial and privacy training and orientation to all employees, volunteers, medical and professional staff, contractors, alliances, business associates, and other appropriate third parties.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and ongoing compliance monitoring of all trading partner and business associate agreements, to ensure all privacy concerns, requirements and responsibilities are addressed.
• Establishes with management and operations a mechanism to track access to protected health information, within the purview of the organization and as required by law and to allow qualified individuals to review or receive a report on such activity.
• Works cooperatively with the HIM Director and other applicable organization units in overseeing patient rights to inspect, amend and restrict access to protected health information when appropriate.
• Establishes and administers a process for receiving, documenting, tracking, investigating and taking action on all complaints concerning the organization's privacy policies and procedures in coordination and collaboration with other similar functions and, when necessary, legal counsel.
• Ensures compliance with privacy practices and consistent application of sanctions for failure to comply with privacy policies for all individuals in the organization's workforce, extended workforce and for all business associates, in cooperation with Human Resources, the information security officer, administration and legal counsel as applicable.
• Initiates, facilitates and promotes activities to foster information privacy awareness within the organization and related entities.
• Serves as a member of, or liaison to, the organization's Institutional Review Board or Privacy Committee, should one exist. Also serves as the information privacy liaison for users of clinical and administrative systems.
• Reviews all system-related information security plans throughout the organization's network to ensure alignment between security and privacy practices, and acts as a liaison to the information systems department.
• Works with all organization personnel involved with any aspect of release of protected health information, to ensure full coordination and cooperation under the organization's policies and procedures and legal requirements
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state privacy laws and accreditation standards, and monitors advancements in information privacy technologies to ensure organizational adaptation and compliance.
• Serves as information privacy consultant to the organization for all departments and appropriate entities.
• Cooperates with the Office of Civil Rights, other legal entities, and organization officers in any compliance reviews or investigations.
• Works with organization administration, legal counsel, and other related parties to represent the organization's information privacy interests with external parties (state or local government bodies) who undertake to adopt or amend privacy legislation, regulations, or standards.
• Certification as a registered health information administrator (RHIA) or registered health information technician (RHIT), with education and experience relative to the size and scope of the organization.
• Knowledge and experience in information privacy laws, access, release of information, and release control technologies.
• Knowledge in and the ability to apply the principles of HIM, project management, and change management.
• Demonstrated organization, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
This description is intended to serve as a scalable framework for organizations in development of a position description for the privacy officer. AHIMA advocates the rapid appointment of the privacy officer, to allow early privacy risk assessment, effective planning, and policy development.