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For its first brick-and-mortar store, located in New York City's SoHo neighborhood, Sonos is showing customers how its products could both sound—and feel—in their homes.
The acoustics of a physical space have a huge effect on music being played in it, a fact that, while unsurprising, is often overlooked. With this in mind, the speaker marketer filled its brand new space with special pods meant to mimic residential listening environments, including studies, living rooms and kitchens.
The booths, shaped like little pitched-roof houses, are soundproofed and acoustically tuned to avoid adversely coloring the frequencies coming out of the speakers. They're also gorgeously decorated, with help from artists like Mark Alan Stamaty, Thibaud Herem, and Mark Chamberlain—giving visitors the sense they're wrapped in glowing cocoons of warm vibes.
Also gracing the space is an eight-foot portrait of hip-hop icon and Def Jam cofounder Rick Rubin, who produced for the likes of LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys while attending New York University nearby. Arthur Fournier, an archivist of rare 20th century culture, pitched in zines, and one wall features a cassette collection, on loan from Sonic Youth frontman Thurston Moore—a nod to the heyday of tape-trading culture:
In other words, Sonos went to great lengths to make the store an inspiring place for hardcore music fans to be (and hear). Pilgrims must to decide for themselves whether it fulfills those goals—though if the company really wanted to see its mission through, it could offer its acoustic treatment and interior design services to everyone who buys its speakers, too.
More photos of the space appear below.


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A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses.
By Ronni Newton
It's the week of Thanksgiving, and what a difference between this year and last year.
I looked back at my column from the Monday before Thanksgiving last year, which followed the annual Conard vs. Hall football game. In addition to always being an intense sports contest, it's such a great community event that attracts thousands of spectators, and just one of the many events I miss this year.
I was searching the We-Ha.com site for something in a story a few days ago, and happened upon some of the articles I wrote in late March and April. Back then we thought the pandemic would be long since over even before the summer, and never would have imagined we would be at the point we are at today.
While the experts warned about a second wave, like many (most) people, I thought we could avoid it.
This year, as we approach Thanksgiving, we're not focused on the danger of undercooking a turkey. This year, the humans pose more of a health danger.
The mayor, as well as the police chief, put out a plea to the community last week to stay vigilant, to forgo large Thanksgiving celebrations this year with people from outside of your household. It's hard for me (there will only be four at our table this year), and it's hard for many of us, but the danger is real. We're also skipping our annual visit to my in-laws the day after Thanksgiving this year.
It's not the same, but we will be seeing our extended family via a Zoom call on Thursday.
One of my good friends has been suffering with COVID-19 for the past few weeks, has had a fever every day. Although he avoided being hospitalized, he said it's been awful, and not a disease he would wish on his worst enemy.
I saw a woman being interviewed on the TV news Saturday night. She was in a crowded airport. She said she knew she wasn't supposed to be traveling cross country for the holiday, but she really wanted to see her children.
The health – and the welfare – of our community depends on people making smart choices.
What will be normal is that I will roast a too-large turkey, like I do every year. (Even the past few years, when we have gone to my daughter's future mother-in-law's house for Thanksgiving dinner, I brought one of the turkeys.) I love turkey sandwiches and making turkey soup, so lots of leftovers aren't a problem here. The more stuffing the better, too.
And to make sure that turkey doesn't become a health danger, using a meat thermometer to make sure it's fully cooked is a good idea.
This weekend's dinner was take-out from Taste of India on South Main Street. It was delicious, and I completely forgot to take a photo before I started eating!
Please note that we will only be sending out two newsletters this week, on Monday and Wednesday. While the news doesn't take a holiday, the We-Ha.com team is trying to take Thursday and Friday off for some much-needed family time, and we hope our readers will also be relaxing and/or holiday shopping. Of course we will be responding if there is breaking news.
Read last week's tip and feature on STAY on Park here.
Please continue to support our local businesses, and please wear your masks if you are in public places, and stay safe and healthy.
Keeping it in the Community Tip: Shop Small and Shop Local
This coming weekend will be the kickoff to the holiday shopping season. As we've discussed throughout this column, small and local businesses need your support more this year than ever. Did you know that for every $100 you spend at a local business, $68 will stay in our community. In addition, local businesses are more likely to support and utilize services of other local businesses. With so many options out there this holiday season, we encourage you to shop local to help keep dollars in our community and stimulate our local economy. #shopsmall #shoplocal
Keeping it in the Community: Small Business Saturday and other shopping "holidays"
We're not going to feature one particular business this year, but rather an entire group of businesses – our local businesses.
The holiday shopping season officially launches the day after Thanksgiving, with Black Friday. (Shopping on Thanksgiving, an event which in the past few years has come to be known as "Gray Thursday," hasn't gotten much mention this year and most stores and shopping centers, including Westfarms, are remaining closed for the holiday.)
In addition to Black Friday, there is Small Business Saturday, Artist Sunday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday – all shopping "holidays" intended to benefit different types of businesses and organizations.
While some of these so-called holidays are not traditionally associated with local businesses, participating in these initiatives can be critically important for our local economy.
Small Business Saturday is an obvious connection, but even if you're shopping in a big box store on Black Friday (which is probably going to be a bit less chaotic this year, at least I hope that's the case), you're helping support the local economy, helping keep that particular location of a chain store open and employing local residents.
Artist Sunday is intended to promote the purchase of art for holiday gifts. The WEHA Artists Emporium, which has announced its annual Finders Keepers Art Hunt, will be hosting an online art market for Artist Sunday this year. The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is holding a Holiday Market the first weekend of December (outdoor and online opportunities available), featuring local-made products, which will be detailed in a complete story later this week. Many local artisans will also be participating in the Hall High School SafeGrad "Shop the Halls" event on Dec. 3-6.
Even while Cyber Monday shopping, you may be able request pick-up at a local store – which for some companies counts toward their local sales.
Giving Tuesday can focus on our local nonprofits.
Below is an excerpt from an email written by Wendell G. Davis, the New England Regional Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. It applies to Small Business Saturday, but I think the words resonate for all of the upcoming shopping events.
"As we all know, 2020 has been a year fraught with challenges. Our nation's small businesses dealt with unimaginable changes and setbacks as they weathered the storm of the coronavirus pandemic.
"Through it all, the U.S. Small Business Administration has been at the forefront of our country's recovery effort. In fiscal year 2020, the SBA approved more loans in value and volume than it had in its entire 67-year history. In six days, with the Treasury Department, the SBA built and launched the largest economic response program aimed at small businesses in American history – the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
"PPP was an undeniable success across New England and the entire country. In New England more than 266,000 businesses received approximately $29 billion in forgivable loans over the life of the program. PPP was a lifeline for small businesses and helped the American workforce by providing critical economic relief, allowing businesses to stay open and keep workers on the payroll.
"Now it is time for us as citizens in our communities to do our part to support the continued recovery of our Nation's 31.7 million small businesses. This year, we know that small businesses, need our support now more than ever as they navigate, retool, and pivot from the effects of the pandemic. Shopping and dining local this holiday season will help our communities as they continue with their recovery efforts.
"We can show our support by shopping small on November 28, 2020 – Small Business Saturday. Celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday is a way for consumers to make an impact in their community by supporting independently owned businesses during the holiday season. The day is designed to support local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy, and preserve neighborhoods around the country. It was created to help independent businesses capture a larger piece of the critical holiday season consumer spending, while also helping address small business owners' most pressing need: getting more customers through their doors.
"Since 2011, the U.S. Small Business Administration has been a formal cosponsor of Small Business Saturday, which was founded by American Express. Each year, we encourage independent businesses to leverage Small Business Saturday to help drive more traffic to their businesses – whether it is through their doors or their e-commerce site during the holiday shopping season.
"The holidays might look a little different this year; however, we can still share joy by shopping small and supporting our favorite small businesses and their employees on Small Business Saturday and throughout the holiday season. If you do not want to head out to the shops because of safety concerns or restrictions, you can always shop online. Many businesses have built up their online shops so that they can continue serving customers even when heading to the store isn't feasible.
"Do some research and search the web to find out what your community is doing to support businesses on Small Business Saturday and during the holiday season. Some communities and chambers of commerce are hosting virtual shopping events to showcase local businesses.
"Visit your favorite store's website to see what your shopping options may be. Although finding the best way to support independent retailers might require a little advance planning, it is worth the extra effort, because the money you spend goes directly back into our communities.
"I want you to join me in shopping small not only on Small Business Saturday and through this holiday season, but as often as possible. Our local shops and restaurants are depending on our continued support."
If you have information about businesses changing their operations due to COVID-19, or doing something worth sharing, please provide that information in the comments or email Ronni Newton at [email protected].
Here's this week's Buzz:
- West Hartford's own New Park Brewing is back in the news again, but this time it's due to an expansion – a project that has been in the works for more than two years! New Park Brewing has been gradually taking over vacated spaces at 485 New Park, and after accumulating five adjacent spaces on the Darcy Street side, The Barrel Room will at long last be opening this week. When the brewery first opened in March 2017, there was the tap room and a 7-barrel brewing system. New Park Brewing has since expanded to a 15-barrel system, with 12, 15-barrel tanks and temperature-controlled storage. The latest expansion, in spaces that previously were occupied by a painter, gasket repair business, and a photo studio, will be event space that will eventually accommodate 94 people. "We didn't want to close our tap room for events," co-owner John Doyle said, but there were many requests to hold events at the brewery. In addition, head brewer and co-owner Alex Dee is "very passionate about mixed-fermentation, barrel-aged beer," Doyle said, and there is now space for that to take place. The expansion has been a labor of love, and an investment by countless local builders and artisans. There are handblown glass elements, a reclaimed chestnut bar, and a barn door salvaged from one of the spaces, with a window salvaged from another one of the spaces, that serves as the entrance to The Barrel Room. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, The Barrel Room will host events of no more than 25, and Doyle said if nothing is scheduled, it can also serve as overflow for the tap room where COVID has limited capacity to just 50. New Park Brewing must serve food whenever it is open, and has been doing that through resident food trucks. They are currently hosting Tyler Anderson and AJ Auricchio's Ta-QUE truck. Future plans include creation of their kitchen, which will be used for the brewery as well as events, perhaps partnerships with top area chefs for special dinner events. "It would be really nice to see the space packed," Doyle said, but he knows it will happen and they need to be patient. And if further restrictions are reimposed, New Park Brewing is prepared to pivot back to delivery and take-out service only. Additional photos can be found at the end of this column.
- Five weeks ago we announced that Caribe Restaurant was preparing to open in the former Prospect Cafe space at the corner of Prospect Avenue and Park Road, and they are on schedule for their early December opening, Berlin Pineda, daughter of owner Milagros Pineda, advised this week. Caribe is hiring servers, bartenders, chefs, and line cooks (email [email protected]) and planning to open the first week of December.
- In addition to Warby Parker (featured in last week's Business Buzz) and the reopening of Brio on Dec. 7 (also noted in last week's column), Westfarms has some festive and seasonal stores that have opened for the holidays. The following is from a news release: Luxury music brand Yamaha Pianos has made its Connecticut showroom debut for the holidays. Yamaha, widely known for its luxury grand pianos, uses innovation in modern materials and sound to create pianos of exceptional tone and breathtaking beauty. The collection of pianos can be seen in Westfarms Center Court. … See's Candies, a long-time Westfarms holiday retailer, will be back with its chocolates, brittle, toffee, and lollypops made from the finest and freshest ingredients since 1921. They will be located by Center Court on the lower level. … Westfarms also welcomes back Christmas Treasures to its holiday line-up featuring holiday gifts, customizable ornaments and holiday decorations. The seasonal store is located on the lower level near Center Court. "We are proud of our growth and the commitment to our retailers and shoppers at Westfarms during these unique times," said General Manager Kevin Keenan. "We remain dedicated to enhancing our shopping experience with first to the area new luxury brands and seasonal favorites that will complement our existing line up at Westfarms."
- Karen Roche has just reopened her hair salon, Karen Elizabeth Hair, in a new location in West Hartford Center. "I call it the #nofearhair year. Together we can keep spreading beauty throughout the world.Join me as my journey continues! Thank you to all of you that have touched my life! I hope that you realize what a difference you have made in my life and my families lives. I hope that you truly realize that you have always been my success," Roche posted on her website. Karen Elizabeth Hair is now located at 10 Dale St., and she can be reached at 860-300-2422.
- In a post on Facebook last week, someone noted that AAA Driving School was closing permanently as of Dec. 31. When I saw that, for clarification I reached out to Amy Parmenter, manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA, and both she and Kurt Gray, director of AAA Driving Schools, noted that only the behind the wheel training is ending as of the end of the year. The classroom instruction, which due to COVID-19 has been taking virtually, will continue.
- Internet provider GoNetspeed announced last week that they will be expanding to another 25,000 households in West Hartford as well as Southington, Rocky Hill, Hamden, North Haven, Fairfield, and Bridgeport in the first half of 2021. A recent expansion in West Hartford, Wethersfield, and Newington has just been completed, bringing the service to approximately 15,000 additional households, the company said. The map below shows the area in West Hartford where GoNetspeed is currently available, and more details can be found at www.gonetspeed.com. "The demand for fiber Internet across the state of Connecticut has been overwhelming," said Michael D'Angelo, SVP of Sales and Marketing for GoNetspeed. "We are building as fast as we can to reach neighborhoods who have shown interest in our service. If you don't see your area on the map, tell your friends, family and neighbors to submit their interest at www.gonetspeed.com. We look at these submissions to help us decide where to expand next." GoNetspeed offers a flat rate of $50 per month (guaranteed forever) for a starting bandwidth of 150 Mbps, with service provided on 100% fiber connectivity.
- When the Arethusa Farm Dairy store opened at 975 Farmington Avenue in West Hartford Center in June, one of the things that people were immediately really excited about was the ability to locally purchase Arethusa's signature eggnog. Eggnog season is now in full swing, and in honor of the 10th anniversary of the signature eggnog, Arethusa is bottling it this year in a special edition glass bottle. "Each year, their seasonal glass eggnog bottle features a different calf from their herd. This annual collector bottle serves as the perfect reminder that the holidays are here," Arethusa said in an email. To create the eggnog, "Arethusa milk and cream are blended with cage free eggs, vanilla and the finest West Indies spices to create a decadent seasonal treat that provides the perfect accent to any holiday celebration."
- The annual West Hartford Holiday Stroll, which traditionally attracts huge crowds to the Center and Blue Back Square, is being reinvented this year as "Stroll Your Own Way." The overall initiative, which incorporates all of the town's neighborhood associations, is still being rolled out (look for a story to come later this week), but the holiday window decorating contest has already been announced, and judging will begin Friday, Nov. 27. According to a press release from the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce, businesses and establishments throughout West Hartford are encouraged to deck their windows and email a photo of the display, along with the business name, to Chris Conway at [email protected]. A gallery of the photos will be available beginning Friday, Nov. 27, and the public can vote for their favorite through. Dec. 31. The top vote-getter will be named "Best of the Season."
- Congratulations to Michele Maresca, an attorney with Robinson + Cole, and James P. Carroll, owner of JP Carroll Roofing, both of whom have been recently welcomed as new members of the Bridge Family Center Board of Directors and will each serve a three-year term. Maresca is a member of Robinson + Cole's Real Estate + Development Group and handles the full range of commercial real estate transactions. She was selected to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list for 2018 and 2019 and named a Rising Star in the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2013 to 2017. Carroll started his business in 1987 as a home builder and transitioned to roofing in the early 1990s. He currently serves as President of the Connecticut Roofing Contractors Association. When not working, Jim is an avid race car driver. "We are very excited to welcome Michele and Jim to the Board. They are both long-time friends and supporters of the Bridge and have a strong commitment to our children and families. Their expertise, guidance, and deep ties within the community are tremendous assets to our organization and those we serve," stated Margaret Hann, Executive Director of the Bridge Family Center.
- The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development announced Friday that along with the suspension of team sports (other than college or professional) in Connecticut through Jan. 19, 2021, new rules for gyms and fitness centers will take effect Nov. 23. According to the new rules, masks are required at all times, for all activities taking place inside these facilities, and capacity is limited to 25%. For complete details, click here.
- There was quite a lot of business news last week. One major happening was the removal Monday of the outdoor dining corrals in West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square. Click here for the full story.
- Also on Monday, the winners of the sixth annual Best of West Hartford contest were announced. Click here to see the winners.
- BIRDCODE Hot Chicken is now open on Park Road in West Hartford! Read all about the town's first Nashville Hot Chicken restaurant here.
- ICYMI, veteran news personality Dennis House will be teaching at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford beginning next semester. Click here for the details.
- Heading to Westfarms for holiday shopping? Read about the mall's efforts to give back to the community through the #CommunityFirst initiative, and find out about safety protocols in place.
- Click on the "Business" tab for all of the business news related to West Hartford.
Remember, if you have any business news to share, add it in the comments section below or email Ronni Newton at [email protected].
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Do you fancy your ability to locate and find a new office or coworking shared space by yourself? If so, then you should ready yourself for doing some serious searching. This will require you to use the internet and social media and you might also be required to get in touch with your contacts. You will get a number of opinions pretty soon, and some suggestions might reach your inbox. A quick glimpse at the market will help you find a number of interesting coworking spaces in Dubai. Sooner or later, you will find yourself looking at each of these options yourself. This means that there are many options available, out of which you will have to shortlist those that work well for you. Likely, these options will meet your requirements just the way you had thought initially. Those who have never heard about this concept, they should know that coworking spaces are not only practical and available, but they are also in great demand these days. Think about it – if you work alone, why would you look to rent a whole office? Why not consider a coworking shared space if you work alone? After all, you don't have to take the burden of managing a whole office by yourself if you are the only person working. Here are some top facilities that you will get at coworking shared spaces:
Excellent environment
The moment you enter in the workspace, you will notice that the place is not only silent, but it is peaceful. You will be shown on your desk where you will do your work from. if this is your first time, then you will notice a few things, one of which is the excellent environment offered. Others may be working as well, but you will likely not experience any difficulties at all. In fact, it is possible that you will begin to enjoy working from a shared space.
Top class facilities
There is no question about the fact that you will be provided with top-grade equipment and connectivity. Several options ranging from WiFi to data connection and high bandwidth connections are available. Speedy internet and email services may be provided to users if they request. Though in some cases, these services might cost you a little.
A peaceful place
The workplace is peaceful, and you will not notice any type of disturbance at all. Look at this now to know more about why to look for a coworking shared space for rent.


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Archive for September 24th, 2012
Point 4: Timing Is Crucial – When Abigail returns from intercepting David, she finds her husband Nabal is celebrating a feast day and is drunk with wine. She knew she had to tell him about her actions regarding David and how she prevented David from destroying the whole household.
To tell Nabal while he is drunk and in high spirits would be the wrong time, so she waits until the following morning when Nabal is sober and can take in the seriousness of the situation.
Do we need to challenge someone's behavior? Let's look at a 'Checklist' to help us in such situations:
A) Do not challenge a person when either your or there emotions are still raw. Stirred emotions such as anger, resentment or rejection, cloud our thinking and we will invariably say and do the wrong thing. This will exacerbate and further inflame the situation.
Prov 15:18 Hot tempers start fights; a calm, cool spirit keeps the peace. (TM)
Wait until you know emotions have calmed down. You can then think and act impartially in the situation.
B) Carefully appraise the situation. Have any of our actions contributed to the breakdown in the relationship. This takes humility and a willingness to be real with ourselves.
If so, we must be willing to acknowledge this to the other person, say sorry for our actions and ask for their forgiveness. God's grace will always flow and bring healing when we humble ourselves. (1Pet 5:5,6.)
C) Put your trust in God and rest in Him. Learn and speak out the following confession:
When I rest – God works – When I work – God rests!
When we give our situation to God in prayer and rest in Him. He goes to work on our behalf. But if we take the situation back and start worrying and fretting and trying to work it out ourselves – God rests and leaves us to it!
Ps 62:5-6 Rest in God alone, my soul, for my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will not be shaken. (HCSB)
Meditation Point: When I am resting in God, I can claim the promise that says, 'If God be for me, who can be against me'! (Rom 8:31)
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If you are looking for the best looking female strippers in the nation, you should probably look in the northern states. Chicago girls are full of smiles and unbelievably friendly. With gyms on every corner, and a wide selection of health-conscious restaurants, it is not unusual that the hottest girls in the city are ChicagoStrippers. Chicago is home to a number of elite universities, famous strip clubs, and well-known bars which supports the growth of exotic dancers.
I visited a friend whose coworker was having a bachelor party in Chicago. This is where I first observed how good-looking the female strippers from Chicago were. They were a lot taller than the girls I saw in Orange County. I think one of them was an extra in the Batman movie "Dark Knight" which was filmed mostly in Chicago. My friend called a stripping agency that finds the hottest girls in the area from local strip clubs and colleges to send out to bachelor parties and other group events. I was more impressed with the dexterousness of her moves and ability to hide a 120 Pearl necklace. There were three female strippers total, in which the first performance seemed innocent after witnessing the other two strippers together.
After the party was over, all I could think about was who I can marry so that I can have my own bachelor party with girls like this – it was utterly remarkable. Well, I do not want to get married right away, but when I am ready, I will be sure to use the same stripping agency that my friend used in Chicago – Hunks and Babes. When I got back to California, I called that same stripping agency and was so impressed with how hot the female strippers they sent, this party is now a monthly occasion. Maybe it was the alcohol, or just being in a different environment, but I still believe the female Chicagostrippers are the hottest around!


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Cannot wish ecological poverty away
MALNUTRITION is the terminal stage of a disease called ecological poverty. As everyday 16 children die in Maharashtra of malnutrition, and a state government admits it only after some hard prods from the state high court, one expects some rethinking on the disease. The state health department records reveal that nearly 9,000 children under the age of six have died directly or indirectly of malnutrition in the state's tribal areas since last year. The court got the budget for tribal development doubled, there were high profile visits by the state chief minister and other politicians and various tribal affairs departments were administratively restructured -- but they treat only the symptoms.
Nandurbar district in Maharashtra -- the most malnutrition deaths occurred here -- is a pointer how ecological poverty, lack of access to the natural resource base, can trigger catastrophe. The government's myopic interpretation of the problem makes it more fatal. With the speedy depletion of forest and lands, food scarcity has badly hit tribal districts solely dependent on these for its food needs. Long spells of scarcity leave women and children -- the first victims of environmental degradation -- malnourished. This makes them vulnerable to various diseases. Nandurbar, just a few decades ago densely forested and with fertile agriculture lands, was a food-sufficient district in Maharashtra. A survey carried out this year by the Maharashtra State Tribal Research Institute found that three out of four infants in the predominantly tribal district of Nandurbar were malnourished.
In 1995-1996 a severe drought hit the region. It was obvious that without access to forest and agricultural lands the tribal population would perish. Close to a thousand children died that year. But continuing to treat the symptom, government declared a nutrition enhancement programme and forgot all about it. Five years hence, again the government is making similar noises.
Denial that deaths have taken place has precipitated the problem further. There is no basic health service for immediate needs; the famed Employment Generation Scheme has failed to create ecological assets to secure food; most importantly, constantly denying tribals access to the forest has resulted in large-scale deaths. The chief minister's insistence that not all children died of malnutrition was a clinical approach to a huge human and ecological crisis. It is time the chain reaction of ecological poverty was controlled.
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The OFC Just Play Programme continues to show impressive growth in Tonga with 16 communities in the Vava'u island group benefiting from a recent two-day volunteer training session.
The 15 new volunteers were trained in the latest Health and WASH curriculum by Just Play Master Instructor, Lafaele Moala and Tonga Football Association Development Officer and Futsal Instructor, Manu Tu'alau, preparing them to deliver the 16-week programme.
Vava'u FA Officer in Charge, Manatu Liava'a was guest of honour at the course opening and emphasised the importance of the programme messages during his remarks.
"The participants will learn the eight steps of washing hands, which is always an important health message to share, especially now with COVID-19," Liava'a said.
The course covered both theory and practical training based on social challenges, skills and attributes, support systems and the power of sports. The practical sessions were based on learning and teaching basic skills in futsal, with the 16-week Just Play programme supporting futsal development in Vava'u.
Moala said the two days were well spent with participants showing excellent engagement in all aspects of the training, both theory and practical.
"There were a lot of good discussions during the theory sessions coming from the points of view of the participants," he said.
"The futsal training practical sessions were quite new to them, but the Just Play Programme sees it as a way of promoting football and they all seemed to enjoy it."
In support of the 16-week Just Play Programme, a futsal tournament is being run for the U-8 and U-12 age categories. The goal of the tournament is to promote participation through the introduction of the small-sided game.
The tournament will run for eight weeks and will include weekly themes based on the Just Play sessions being run in the community.


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The appalling crimes of former Oregon attorney Megan Perry
During former Albany-area attorney Megan Perry's four short years of practice, she amassed 25 bar complaints, nearly all of which credibly alleged forgery, fraud, and various other crimes by her. Perry resigned her law license in March 2018 rather than defend her conduct. Since then, Perry — who now uses her husband and former partner Erik Moeller's last name— has faced very few legal consequences.
Sure, Perry lost her license… but maybe the bar should be a little more selective with those to begin with. She was also arrested and prosecuted in Linn for identity theft, but she received a year of special treatment from the court and was never even required to enter a plea. The case was closed and two of the charges were transferred to federal court, but not all of them.
And that is to say nothing about all the other criminal charges Perry should face for her work as an 'officer of the court.'
In her most appalling case, Megan Perry filed fraudulent papers which resulted in the taking and confinement of an infant. That is to say, she was involved in a scheme to kidnap a baby. That child, now seven, is still separated from his birth parents.
Kidnapping — even when done by a lawyer, and even when laundered through the court — is still kidnapping.
Here are the facts: On January 9, 2015, Megan Perry walked into the Linn County Circuit Court and filed a petition for her client Donna Dove to gain temporary guardianship of Dove's grandson.
The problem was, the 'consent form' that Perry filed turned out to be fraudulent. It had the forged signature of the child's mother, Blainey Elkins, on it. That is to say, Elkins did not consent to the guardianship. This meets the legal definition for kidnapping or custodial interference under Oregon statutes, and clearly implicates federal kidnapping law — a very serious crime with an appropriately long potential prison sentence.
In addition to the forged consent form, Perry's petition had other problems : it falsely claimed that the child's birth certificate had no father stated on it, and it contained various other damaging and untrue allegations about Elkins.
Despite the care that should be taken with such a sensitive matter — where a child could be separated from his parents — Perry did not submit one scrap of evidence to support her ugly claims: no birth certificate, no DHS report. Nothing.
Shockingly, just two hours after submitting this unevidenced pile of garbage to the court, and without any hearing on the matter, Judge David Delsman signed an order granting Donna Dove temporary guardianship of her grandson. A week later, it was made permanent; again without a hearing.
Read all of that again: There was no hearing, and there was no evidence to review had there been any hearing. The child has not seen his parents since then. He simply never returned from his grandma's house in Utah.
It is unknown if it is Linn Circuit Court's usual practice to separate infants from their parents without any hearing or evidence, or if Perry had a secret meeting with Judge Delsman and showed him her secret evidence. But given Perry's history of identity theft and simulation of process, it is also a distinct possibility that someone at Linn courthouse entered the paperwork for Perry, and that the orders "signed" by Judge Delsman are fraudulent.
Any one of those scenarios is objectively alarming, and every one of those should concern law enforcement and anyone who depends on the court to handle such serious matters with close attention.
It is most distressing, though, for the seven-year-old boy and the parents he doesn't know at all.
In 2015, Blainey Elkins tried desperately to report that her signature had been forged and that her child had been kidnapped. She went to the police, the county sheriff, and Legal Aid in Albany. Nobody would listen to her story that an attorney — of all people — had forged her signature.
Elkins said, "I've tried for seven years. I begged and pleaded for help for seven years and everybody just laughed in my face. This whole time I did nothing but tell the truth. No one believed me about Megan Perry."
She believes that her inability to access the courts and justice were because of money. "I got laughed in my face because I was low income, no one believed me. My mother has much more money than I did. Just because I don't have a fancy house or car and a large bank account doesn't make me a bad person or a liar or a bad parent."
Elkins became increasingly exhausted from trying to get help. It was a full-time job she had to do on top of her other jobs, in addition to being a mom to her other children.
She learned through various sources that her mother, Donna Dove, moved the baby around from Utah to Idaho before dumping him on Elkin's sister, Raeni Coelton-Ruske, in California.
The Linn court was not notified of any of these moves. There are no notices of any home visits or welfare checks in the record, either. The Linn court just stopped attending to the case altogether.
When Perry lost her license in 2018, the local paper published a piece about it. Elkins read it and thought that some of Perry's other cases sounded a lot like what had happened to her. "Nobody believed me until Perry got disbarred," she said, adding, "It was the first time anyone listened to me."
Around the time that the news about Perry came out, Elkin's sister's family, including her son, packed up and moved from California to Utah, to a house next door to Dove— an apparent attempt to give the mess a veneer of legitimacy.
Reviewing the appalling case file in the guardianship, it is easy to believe Elkins' story, even if Perry had not become so publicly disgraced.
Elkin's claims are remarkably similar to the easily proven misconduct described in complaint after complaint against Perry: forged judgments, fraudulent notarizations, fake parenting reports — victim after victim had been cut off from their kids or their rights because of Perry's "work." One victim even got remarried before she was divorced, because Perry gave her fake court papers: a judgment with Judge Desman's signature on it and a made up case number.
Fraudulent paperwork that would become the basis for the federal criminal case against Perry included a phony proof of service supposedly executed in Florida. There, Perry forged a process server's and a notary's signature, both of whom worked about 400 miles away from the location where Perry claimed they had served papers. Apparently, she was too lazy (or too reckless) to look at a map.
Almost as much as custodial interference, bad notarizations are Perry's hallmark, and the two in Elkin's case certainly look suspicious. One has white-out and misaligned edges, like it's been taped onto the main document, crookedly — literally and figuratively. Also, the notarization was allegedly made in Utah, and Utah is typed in one place but handwritten in another, with Oregon crossed out. I was unable to confirm its authenticity.
In the second notarization, which looks equally shoddy, the notary who attested to Elkin's signature, Linda Imperio, would not respond to my questions about the case. If she is a victim of identity theft by Perry, she is apparently not concerned by it. The alternative is that Imperio participated in a kidnapping scheme.
Even more important than the bad notarizations is the birth certificate. I have seen it and can positively attest to it: The father's name is stated there.
As an interesting aside, in 2013, before she was a licensed attorney, Perry successfully changed her own daughter's last name from M. Tolisano to M. Perry, based upon her claim that she was the only parent listed upon the birth certificate. Although a copy of that document was filed with the court, it was a photocopy which had her handwriting on it. Is it another of Perry's forgeries? She also made claims about the "putative father" that are easily refuted by looking at her ex's public Facebook photos and posts from that time period.
All of that is to say that Megan Perry is a deeply dishonest person. If there is a bottom to the barrel, I have not found it yet.
When someone like Megan Perry happens — who receives dozens of complaints in a short time, and who throws away her law license to avoid facing an investigation — you have to wonder if that person has ever done a single honest thing in their entire career… or if their entire career constitutes a single, complex criminal act. A slow-motion smash and grab.
Contemplating this prospect, it is curious that Oregon's Department of Justice or Judicial Department has not undertaken a rudimentary audit of every case that Perry ever touched.
Given their refusal to do that, the literal very least that Oregon officials could do is presume that every case Megan Perry touched is a toxic waste dump of fraud which requires at least some remediation.
Instead, we see again and again that Oregon officials refuse to give Perry's victims consideration of any kind — not even the victims individually named on her own resignation papers! In some instances, those victims are even experiencing retaliation for continuing to speak up about Perry's fraud.
The only reason — and it's not a good one — that Oregon officials would continue to neglect or further harm Perry's victims is if Oregon does not want to admit that it has a problem with public corruption, and that the problem has infected its circuit and appellate courts. Those are major problems.
Elkin's case certainly smells of public corruption: Either Linn County Circuit Court's usually separates infants from their parents without any hearing or review of evidence; or Linn holds secret meetings and reviews secret evidence; or there is staff at that court who will accept money from a crooked attorney to create a case, enter forged garbage papers into it, and get a judge's "signature" on it. Only one of those scenarios can be true, and all of them are bad.
Until Oregon and Linn sort out and tackle their significant problems, Blainey Elkin's is fortunate that she finally found someone to help her, who recently filed paperwork to end the custodianship.
Personally, I don't believe that Elkins should have to plead with a judge to get her child back, when she and her son are the victims of a very serious crime. Just because an attorney was the offender — who used forged court documents instead of duct tape and a getaway car — does not make it any less serious.
Arguably, it makes it more so.
Megan Perry and Donna Dove would not respond to my requests for comment. It is unknown if Dove knew in 2015 that Elkin's signature was forged, or if she learned of it later.


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Late. Brandon Lee was the firstborn child of legendary martial artist and actor Bruce Lee. Being a child of a legendary icon, he dragged himself in martial art from a very young age and learned Kung-fu from his father.
Following the decease of his father, Brandon studied acting but also continued his training in martial art. As of today, he is still remembered as a proficient actor and martial artist.
Heavenly 3 Years With Love, Eliza "Lisa" Hutton
Bruce Lee's first son, Brandon, was yet to be married. But, he shared the most joyful moment with his fiancee, Eliza Hutton. The first meeting of those love partners was in 1990 at director Renny Harlin's office, which was situated at the headquarters of 20th Century Fox. Hutton was a personal assistant of Harlin when they crossed their path.
Surprisingly, she acquired the job story editor for Stillwater Production in 1991. That is when Brandon and Eliza moved together in early 1991. They already began dating within a short period of time after the first encounter. Later they bounded themselves with a betrothment shortly after moving together. And the engagement took place in October 1992, immediately Hutton started dreaming of marrying her heart ruler.
Unsuccessful Marriage Plan
They say, "starting a family has always been a dream of girls," so, Eliza Hutton also had many plans regarding her wedding since the day they got engaged. After the successful engagement, Bradon and Eliza had many goals and ambitions to achieve on their bucket list.
The matrimonial arrangement was already planned by the duo. They were preparing to officiate their wedding in Ensenada, Mexico, a week after the completion of the movie, The Crow, which was on April 17, 1993. Unfortunately, all their plans and dreams swept off with the tragic death of the star, Brandon Lee.
Where Is Eliza Hutton Now?
After the news of the death of Bruce Lee's son, Brandon, his mother and wife flew from Los Angeles without any reconsideration. They were shaken by the news and can't even evaluate the scene, was it a hoax or some sort of tripping? All that they had was a devastating breakdown.
Hutton is currently maintaining a very low profile. Although she put her career adjourned, four years later, she moved back to Los Angeles from New York. Reportedly, Brandon's other half is involved in some sorts of charitable and volunteer works. Especially, she works for the sake of child welfare, researching abused and abandoned children, collecting funds, and arranging habitation for orphaned.
Brandon's Prosperity at the Time of His Death
Being the son of one of the most remembered people, Bruce Lee, Brandon had a very affluent life since birth. His career was predestined from an early age; he showed an immense interest in martial art and the film industry. During the time of his death, his net worth was recorded at $5 million.
His last portrayed movie, The Crow, has a very good IMDB rating of 7.6 out of 10, which was produced under the budget of $15 million with an additional $8 million. The movie later came out as a great hit grossing over $50 million at the box office. Undoubtedly, he was getting paid a hefty amount as he was a starring character in the film.
On the other hand, Brandon's fiancee, Hutton, also gathered a wealth of around $800,000 from her sole career in the movie industry. Whereas his father, Bruce, was a respectful and prosperous man.
Accidental Death Or Murder?
Many were still questioning the news of Brandon Lee's death. It was the same day, March 31, 1993, when a thug shotted him during the play of the scene. The plan was to use dummy cartridges with no powder and primer for the close-up scene. But the crew made their own bullet by removing the bullet from the shell instead of purchasing dummy cartridges.
The real bullet from the dummy ammo was already trapped in the barrel, which caused 44 Magnum bullets to be fired with the same force as a live round. Six hours of surgery in the New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina, also failed to save Lee. He died the same day at 1.03 pm, and the reason for the death was adjudged as an accident caused by negligence. He passed away at the age of 28.
Buried Next To The Father At The Lake View Cemetery
Brandon's corpse was taken to Jacksonville, North Carolina, where the examination of his body also executed. He was then taken to Seattle, Washington, to get buried beside his father's grave at the Lake View Cemetery.
Amazingly, Brandon's burial took place at the grave that was originally prearranged for Linda Lee Cadwell by herself.
An intimidating funeral was arranged in Seattle on April 3, 1993, only families and friends' attendance were permitted. The memorial service was performed at the house of actress, Polly Bergen, and around 250 people offered their condolences, including family, relatives, friends, and business associates. All of his family members such as Linda Lee Cadwell, Shannon Lee, Ian Keasler, Wren Keasler, were grieved.
Brandon's Legacy "Eat Or Die"
Following the death of Lee, the crew member of the movie, The Crow, held back, and the shooting was ceased for some time. Later the director, Alex Proyas decided to continue the film with the help of Lee's fiancee and his mother. Finally, in May 1994, The Crow was released, hitting the box office with an allover grossing of $50 million in the U.S. Territory.
To complete the movie, the main challenge was the lead role of Brandon, which was later played by stunt doppelganger, Chad Stahelski. The role seemed possible only with the special effects used for giving stunt man Lee's face. Another duplication was Jeff Cadiente, who helped to finish Lee's incomplete scenes.
Surprisingly, at the time of Lee's death, Bruce Lee's biopic, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, was ready to be premiered. Further, in August 1992, Bruce Lee biographer, John Little questioned Brandon, about his outlook on life, he replied, "Eat Or Die."
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13 Jul A tale of two customer service experiences
I recently needed two new laptops for my colleagues. I ordered from a UK high street and online retailer called Currys/PC World mainly because of the promise of next day delivery.
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When a week had passed and there was still no sign of the laptops, I rang customer services to find out when they would be delivered. I got through quickly (which I later found is unusual) and an apologetic representative told me the products had been delivered to a Unit 24 where they were signed for by a G Grant. Since the delivery address was a residential street, I was pretty sure the delivery had gone wrong, but I was assured that, within 48 hours, I would receive a return call telling me what had happened. Four days later nobody had called, so I engaged on Twitter and, after more apologies, was told my issue had been escalated to a team that come back very quickly and to expect a call that day. Still no call a week later.
Eventually someone knocked on my door with a parcel containing the laptops. This was the person they were delivered to mistakenly, at a business park half a mile from my home. My joy was short lived. The next day Parcelforce collected the same parcel to return it to Currys/PC World. A week later I finally got a refund – one month after buying the goods. At no point during the entire month, did the company proactively call, email or message me. I've since discovered that I am not alone in this experience and, in the event you are considering buying from this company, I strongly recommend looking at this page first: https://bit.ly/2AQBL3W
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In stark contrast, last week I had an issue with a bill for a mobile data dongle I use. I called the mobile company (EE) and was immediately offered a refund for the £30 I had been overcharged. The whole experience took less than five minutes. Sorted. Happy customer.
The quality of customer service offered by companies has got steadily worse for years and brands do not seem to understand the transformational potential of doing things well. The key is to empower staff, throw away the customer service scripts and treat the delivery team as what they are: the most important front-line brand ambassadors a company has.
It is not resolving the issue quickly that matters (although it certainly helps), it is listening, understanding the problem, planning how to solve it and delivering on that plan. Companies that understand this facilitate high levels of customer loyalty and return business. From now on, all my electronics are coming from AO.


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Jose Mourinho has lashed out on rival Premier League managers over their comments on the £100 million transfer fee for Paul Pogba.
Premier League managers Arsene Wenger and Jurgen Klopp had criticized United for spending a ridiculous amount on one player.
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Mourinho once again praised Pogba, adding that the 23-year-old will get better as he learns and improve.
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"He has everything. What he has to learn now is how to play with us because I always say that in football you can be a super player, like he is, but a team is a team and you need to learn how to play in the team, and the team needs to learn how to play with you.
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The obvious tremors, of course, are Brexit in the UK and the global rise of economic and social populism, causing increased protectionism, is unpredictably driving landed cost of parts and components and hammering sales projections in export markets. Protectionism is also causing wild fluctuations in exchange rates. Regardless of where you are in the world, geopolitical instability means HCM and finance must both be agile enough to adjust to constant change.
Prediction 1: Process innovation will force the hand of evolution
Technological change is creating new skill sets to pursue, retain and manage. Disruptive technology like artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic process automation (RPA) are being adopted by and changing HCM and finance disciplines directly. But on a deeper level, technology is changing the way not just individual departments operate, but the company's overall business model.
AI, RPA and the internet of things (IoT) can create new opportunities and ways of creating value. So, we need a workforce with a fluid understanding of these technologies to creatively apply them to business problems, address markets in a unique way, or form new product or service categories.
One of these emerging business disciplines is servitization, in which goods are augmented by or delivered as services. This strategy has several advantages. Sales become recurring, delivering predictable revenue streams rather than lumpy business that characterizes product-oriented businesses. We will also see increasingly sophisticated approaches to make/buy or outsource/insource decisions to give executives clear options in rapidly changing conditions.
Servitization is building revenue streams through services rather than products alone. Find out what stops companies from embracing servitization in this ebook. #ForTheChallengers https://t.co/RGmnBnP3Yy pic.twitter.com/UR1pza3As7
— IFS (@ifs) December 30, 2019
This clearly goes beyond the previous focus of technology—which had been incremental process improvement. The new transformational nature of technology becomes a core element of the process. For example, an enterprise managing an audit trail through a blockchain removes the need to store information in a database. Instead of an online database, however, the company will need expert personnel who comprehend not only blockchain, but the nature of change it can bring to business.
Technology will enable executives to proactively create new business processes and opportunities. It must also help businesses react to major external trends, including sustainability, which is becoming more important than ever. Audit, trace and report capability is becoming fundamental, whether that data originates in a single system or set of systems.
I predict we'll hear of at least two new global businesses this year that are disrupting their market through creative application of disruptive technologies.
Prediction 2: New technologies will force companies to prioritize on upskilling and right-skilling
Changing technologies and priorities mean human capital must become more agile. IFS itself has become more focused on learning and development than ever before. This has happened organically to reflect the pace of innovation referenced in the first section above.
The right-skilling process starts with recruitment, whether of internal staff or external outsourcing partners. "Upsourcing" requires a lifecycle approach to staff training and skill set development. But as new technologies come to market, companies will face a steep delta between internal skills and the number of positions that need to be filled.
What we are witnessing now is a move into strategic HCM, as McKinsey says in this report, so if a business wants to introduce RPA and achieve a return on investment, this requires the right-skilling of some of the people on their team. This, in turn, means there needs to be a process in place to attract and recruit from universities and other companies, and retrain some existing staff. Consider that the World Economic Forum predicts that 58 percent of businesses will have adopted immersive technologies by 2022. Where will the supply of experts in augmented, artificial and mixed reality come from? Will they also understand the business problems the technologies must solve?
In 2020 and beyond, businesses must recognize this sea change and become more focused on training and education. In a 21st Century global business environment, there must be a culture of continuous learning that is flexible enough to accommodate the inherent cultures of operations in a variety of countries and geographies. Therefore, I predict that in 2020, we will see increasing interest in lifelong learning, as agile thinkers in middle management move into more senior roles.
Prediction 3: Governance and sustainability will tie innovation and skills together
Innovation and right-skilling are important pieces of the corporate jigsaw puzzle, and they must deliver value in a way that is sustainable and falls within the parameters of solid corporate governance. Internal and market-facing initiatives often drive these efforts and may outstrip governmental requirements. But at a minimum, technology must streamline compliance and documentation with regulations across the various geopolitical divisions a business may cross.
Reaching sustainability goals is not just a matter of optics: customers and other stakeholders demand real action.
The complication is that there is no universal agreement as to what "sustainable" might mean, at least when it comes to regulatory standards. Even carbon emissions and related climate change are not consistently used as a benchmark of compliance. As companies are becoming more global in their own operations or in their supply chains, HCM and finance systems must seamlessly adjust to global regulatory standards and stakeholder expectations.
The desire for change is certainly there from a consumer perspective, but it's not without its challenges – particularly for industries that have complicated #supplychain. Here's how #technology can make strides in #sustainability. https://t.co/xgM2J1uFtm
— IFS (@ifs) January 8, 2020
Certifying business processes to existing standards is of limited help here, as even the ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Standard offers only high-level guidance on factors to consider in a plan more than a global methodology for compliance. It is vital to be compliant with all current legislation, of course. However, legislation almost always lags behind reality. To take a small-scale example, many computer monitors carry a logo saying they are "energy star compliant" which sounds like a great thing until you consider that this standard has been around since the 1980s and nobody has made any non-compliant monitors since that time. The switched-on user will want a lot more than the legal minimum, and, in this case, companies want to provide complete visibility to where parts are sourced, the conditions in those factories, how responsibly raw materials are mined and the manufacturer's plan for end-of-life disposal.
I think it is safe to assume that sustainability requirements will continue to extend well beyond what is required by law. ISO 26000 will not become become mandatory in the foreseeable future. Instead, I believe we will see industrial buyers and consumers adopting their own holistic approach to whether a business entity is a decent corporate citizen. They may do this to meet their own customers' social responsibility programs, or to avoid catastrophes like Volkswagen's 2015 omissions scandal, financial risk management nightmares like those faced by PG&E or legal exposures like those faced by TC Energy over leakage at the Keystone Pipeline.
The notion of sustainability goes beyond the environment and takes into consideration impact on the workforce and even business classes including small and minority- and female-owned businesses and businesses in specific demographic areas. Internally, social responsibility dictates that we focus on the wellness and mental health of employees and maintain visibility of any ethical exposure.
A broad approach to enterprise software and data are required to manage all these enterprise initiatives from a central vantage point. I predict that enterprise technologies that succeed in 2020 will be those that have a centralized strategy for analysis of enterprise information for complete visibility and control. Much of their transaction, asset, HCM and financial data might be in a central application, but for data in other applications or locations, they will require easy application program interface (API) support for reliable visibility of provenance and conditions under which materials or products are manufactured and sourced.
Market demands innovation
From new technologies making their way to practical application, and resulting new business models, to more societally-conscious consumers and stakeholders, operational executives need greater control over business than ever before. While technology has in the past given us incremental improvements in businesses processes, it will now play a more central role in how we create value for customers or stakeholders. And it must give us the tools to make sure we are evolving the business not just technologically, but in terms of how well it serves our community and the world.
I welcome comments on this or any other topic concerning Finance, HCM, CSR, and Business Strategy. Connect, discuss, and explore using any of the following means:
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The Hospice Lottery Partnership launches Superdraw to raise money for local hospice care
The Hospice Lottery Partnership (HLP) has launched its annual Summer Superdraw and is delighted to have the support of local organisations who have very generously donated some of the prizes. This means that there are some great prizes on offer and, more importantly, more money will be raised to help support many patients and families in our community that are cared for by local hospices including:
- Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity, Aylesbury
- Michael Sobell Hospice, Northwood
- Rennie Grove Hospice Care, Tring & St Albans
- South Bucks Hospice, High Wycombe
- The Hospice of St Francis, Berkhamsted.
Tickets only cost £1 each and are available online at hospicelottery.org.uk/superdraw or by calling the HLP office on 01442 891459. Tickets are on sale until 5 July 2017 and the main draw takes place on 12 July 2017.
The winner of last year's Summer Superdraw joined The Hospice Lottery fourteen years ago in memory of a close friend who was cared for by Florence Nightingale Hospice in Aylesbury.
She said: "When I went to visit my friend, I expected it to be the saddest place, but it wasn't. The all-round care that she received, both clinical as well as emotional, was incredible. All the nurses treated my friend as an individual, not just a patient, right up to the end. The special care that she received meant so much to her and her husband."
This year, one lucky winner will have the choice of £5,000 in cash or a bespoke holiday with Explorer Travel. Local organisations, The Crown Inn based in Farnham Royal and Chartridge Lodge in Chesham also donated prizes for the draw.
HLP supporters have been raising funds through the weekly draw and bi-annual Superdraws since 1997 and have funded over £9.7 million of hospice care. Each year, the Superdraw's raise a combined total of approximately £100,000 which is a staggering amount of money and enough to fund over 3,600 hours of specialist nursing care.


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SQL Server Performance Forum – Threads Archive
Copy Database to clustered server
I am trying to copy a database from one SQL Server 2005 that is not clustered to one that is clustered. I get the following error and all of the help links are dead. I get the same error if I backup the first and try to restored it into the second. I have never worked with clustered server before. Will someone please give me a clue? Please and thank you,Scott Sherman TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
—————————— Restore failed for Server 'NG-SQL'. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Smo) For help, click:http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?Prod…ceptionText&EvtID=Restore Server&LinkId=20476 ——————————
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: System.Data.SqlClient.SqlError: Cannot use file 'Crogram Files (x86)Microsoft SQL ServerMSSQLDataNGExport.mdf' for clustered server. Only formatted files on which the cluster resource of the server has a dependency can be used. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Smo) For help, click:http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft SQL Server&ProdVer=9.00.2047.00&LinkId=20476
Scott Sherman
You need to restore the database to a shared-drive that the cluster can see. Or you need to 'move' the database (however you can) to a shared disk on the cluster. The error indicates that you are trying to create/restore/attach/copy a database onto the C-Drive of a cluster node. The C-Drive of a cluster node is never a shared-disk. In cluster administrator (cluadmin.exe), look at the Dependancies for your SQL Server resource. You can restore the database to any disk listed that SQL Server is dependant on.
Thanks Haywood. The default location was to the C: drive. I copied the database over to the data drive of the cluster and then used attach database. It worked like a charm. Thanks again. Scott Sherman
You're quite welcome. Those pesky defaults never work outside of a plain-jane install… <img src='/community/emoticons/emotion-5.gif' alt='' />


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It's turn of the century America when Andrew and Veronica first meet - by crashing into each other. They develop an instant and mutual dislike which intensifies when, later on, Andrew is forced to hire Veronica as a saleslady at Oberkugen's music store. What the two don't know is that while they may argue and fight constantly throughout the day, they are actually engaged in an innocent, romantic and completely anonymous relationship by night, through the post office.
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Great Friday
I was just told it's a good Friday. On my way to Ardmore Music Hall to make it a Great Friday. Photographing a Sold Out Soul Rebels performance with Talib Kweli. Feeling a little overwhelmed with the amount I need to do in the next couple months. Hopefully, I can publically share the news soon. On top of the amount of business as usual work. In the meantime this evening I will be doing what I do.


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An international award-winning novel of World War II, the Holocaust, and first love, set in the snowy streets of Oslo.It's October 1942, in Oslo, Norway. Fifteen-year-old Ilse Stern is waiting to meet boy-next-door Hermann Rod for their first date. She was beginning to think he'd never ask her; she's had a crush on him for as long as she can remember. But Hermann won't be able to make it tonight. What Ilse doesn't know is that Hermann is secretly working in the Resistance, helping Norwegian Jews flee the country to escape the Nazis. The work is exhausting and unpredictable, full of late nights and code words and lies to Hermann's parents, to his boss... to Ilse. And as life under German occupation becomes even more difficult, particularly for Jewish families like the Sterns, the choices made become more important by the hour: To speak up or to look away? To stay or to flee? To act now or wait one more day?In this internationally acclaimed debut, Marianne Kaurin recreates the atmosphere of secrecy and uncertainty in World War II Norway in a moving story of sorrow, chance, and first love.
Kaurin's subtly devastating novel traces the gradual disintegration of Jewish life in Oslo, Norway, during the last months of 1942. While focusing on dreamy-eyed 15-year-old Ilse Stern and her crush on neighbor Hermann Rod, the story unfolds from several points of view, including those of Hermann (whose sudden interest in painting is a cover for his work in the Resistance) and a non-Jewish neighbor who is unwillingly thrust into an important role in the removal of Jews from the city. Even as daily life for Jews in Oslo takes on ominous changes (Ilse's school is taken over by German soldiers, customers dwindle at her father's tailor shop, and Jews' identification papers are stamped with the letter J), Ilse and her older sister, Sonja, are lost in their personal dreams, pushing aside the increasingly threatening situation until the day their father is arrested and their own futures suddenly seem uncertain. In her first novel, Norwegian author Kaurin doesn't flinch from describing the details of the ultimate fate of the Stern family, offering an intimate, chilling look at an individual family's experience of the Holocaust. Ages 12 up.


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Why suicide prevention holds a special place in my heart
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Suicide PreventionTHe surgeon general often reminds me to ask people why.
Why are they a part of Navy Medicine? Why are they coming for help? That's something that really resonates with me: the why.
Suicide prevention has a very near and dear place in my heart. For me, my passion in suicide prevention starts with my why.
In 2000, my father was caring for my mother, who was recovering post cancer, when he died suddenly. One of the hardest things in life is to cope with the loss of a parent or loved one. That was truly evident with my brother, who was so close to my dad and took our father's death very hard.
After our father's death, my brother started to drink excessively. I confronted him about the drinking, but if I had taken the time to look at all the other warning signs, that confrontation would have happened differently. Maybe I didn't want to see his depression because he's my brother.
Three weeks after confronting him, my brother intentionally overdosed and his heart just stopped.
It happened on my 40th birthday.
There is not a year that goes by that I don't remember my brother. He is my why.
I have a deep passion for my work with suicide prevention. As a professional Navy chaplain I am intensely involved in making sure our folks are going to training, making sure that every Sailor has access to the care they need. There are some young Sailors whose shipmates are going through the same challenges that my brother did. They're manifesting those warning signs and people don't see it. We can't do enough to support them and show we care.
I keep a picture of my brother readily visible in my home. It reminds me that this is real. Suicide prevention is not just a theme. It's not just a Department of the Navy or Department of Defense program. Real people are taking their lives. Real people are feeling this sense of hopelessness and it could be any one of us.
My brother and I grew up in a caring family and it hit us. It can hit anyone. It's real and it never goes away. I'll never get over not having my older brother. You always think what could I have done differently or what would he be doing today? He would have turned 59 this year.
That's why suicide prevention is so important. If a life is lost, the impact is wide and it lasts forever. I'll never stop doing anything I can do to share my experience, train our Sailors, and look out for my shipmates. I've been doing this for 25 years and every time I'm on leave I take my phone. When someone is in need, they're in need right now. Not tomorrow, not in an hour, right now. I've told our ministry team that this is first priority. We're going to stop everything and we're going to take care of them. It's all about delivering that message of compassion, hope and trust to reduce the stigma for Sailors seeking support.
We're a family here. We need to take care of each other like family. Every single one of us needs to be looking out for our shipmates. There are so many resources for suicide prevention but the best resource is leadership, and each of us is a leader in our own small frame of reference. Recognize the warning signs; if you see something, say something. Do something and save a life.
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Tech company implants microchips into employees' skin
RFID chips are installed under the skin and allow people to open secure doors - and use the copy machine.
A US tech company says it is to become the first firm in the country to implant microchips in its employees.
Three Square Market (32M), which designs software for break room markets, says the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) chips will be placed under its workers' skin between the thumb and forefinger.
Using the same NFC technology found in contactless credit cards and smartphones, they will allow employees to pay for food and drink in the company's break room, open secure doors, log in to computers and use the copy machine with just a swipe of the hand.
The microchips – about the size of a grain of rice – could also in the future be used to hold medical records, business cards and payment for other goods and services.
"Eventually, this technology will become standardised allowing you to use this as your passport, public transit, all purchasing opportunities, etc." 32M CEO Todd Westby said in a press release on Thursday (20 July).
The firm stressed that the initiative would be optional for its employees and would not be used for nefarious means like GPS tracking.
It said it expects 50 staff to take part when it begins implementation on 1 August during a "chip party" at its headquarters in River Falls, on the outskirts of Minneapolis.
Each chip costs $300 (£230, €260) and the company says it will pay for them.
32M COO Patrick McMullan said inspiration for the project came from Europe, where they discovered chipped employees at a Sweden-based tech company.
"Europe is far more advanced in mobile and chip technology usage than the U.S. and we are thrilled with the growth opportunity this enhancement will bring to us," he said.
"We see this as another payment and identification option that not only can be used in our markets but our other self-checkout / self-service applications that we are now deploying which include convenience stores and fitness centers."
The company said the data kept on the chips is both encrypted and secure, and that "there's no GPS tracking at all".
The amount of metal in the chip is so small, there is also no risk of it setting off metal detectors.
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