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FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 11, 2021) – The latest in a string of positive economic news, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that 27 Kentucky Main Street Program (KYMS) communities finished last year strong with a reported $45.5 million cumulative investment in downtown commercial districts in 2020.
This total represents $28.1 million in private spending matched by $17.4 million in public improvements encompassing building rehabilitation, new construction, infrastructure and special projects offset by rehabilitation tax credits, grant funds and local city and county budgets. Additionally, these communities finished the year with a net gain of 842 new jobs, 122 new businesses and 66 rehabilitation projects completed in Main Street districts.
"The positive news continues for the commonwealth with our Main Street communities investing millions, creating jobs and giving tourists more reasons to visit," said Gov. Beshear. "This is another good day for Kentucky with more great news about continued investment in our state that is creating a brighter future for our people and our economy."
"Kentucky Main Streets are critical to the success of our local communities and serve as the foundation for generating travel revenue in historic downtowns across the commonwealth," said Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Mike Berry. "As Kentucky continues to focus our efforts on a safe return to travel, encouraging tourism development in rural communities will continue to play a key role in the commonwealth's future economic success and recovery."
In celebration of National Historic Preservation Month, the week of May 9-15 is dedicated to Kentucky Main Streets, with a new theme each day to encourage support of local businesses and historic downtowns.
"This success proves the Main Street Approach™ works – and these communities bounced back due to the resiliency of local directors and their ability to take advantage of tools they had learned to utilize through participation in the statewide program," said Kitty Dougoud, Kentucky Main Street administrator. "These included assisting businesses to create space for open-air retail and dining, encouraging a shift to online sales and networking with other directors to see what was working in their communities and apply different approaches."
Kentucky has continued to receive positive economic news in recent weeks, indicating the commonwealth is poised to emerge from the pandemic as a leader creating more opportunities for our people in every corner of the state.
This week, the Governor announced record sales tax and motor vehicle usage tax receipts, a direct indicator of strong economic activity that also sets up Kentucky to have an estimated surplus of more than $586 million. This estimate puts the state on pace to end the current fiscal year with over $1 billion in the rainy day fund – the most money ever in a rainy day fund in Kentucky.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury also announced this week that Kentucky will receive $2.183 billion from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund, with the allotment smaller than an earlier estimate because of the state's positive economic performance.
Last week, the Governor announced that one of the big three credit rating agencies, Fitch Ratings, improved the state's financial outlook to stable, reflecting the commonwealth's solid economic recovery from the pandemic. The new rating highlighted how Kentucky's employment recovery through March has been slightly ahead of the national pace.
Even during the pandemic, the Governor announced 270 economic development projects that will create more than 8,000 new jobs. The average pay for those jobs is one of the highest in years. He supported our rural communities with more than $124 million in investment, for 160 projects that are helping to diversify regional economies.
In March, Site Selection magazine's annual Governor's Cup rankings for 2020 positioned Kentucky atop the South Central region, and third nationally, for qualifying projects per capita. The commonwealth also placed seventh overall in total projects, the highest of any state with a population under 5 million.
Kentucky Main Street was created by the Kentucky Heritage Council (KHC)/State Historic Preservation Office in 1979 to reverse economic decline in central business districts through historic preservation and redevelopment of commercial buildings. Participation requires local commitment and financial support, with a community Main Street director administering the program with a volunteer board. KHC provides technical and design assistance, on-site visits, a resource center and access to national consultants through Main Street America.
The statewide program also recently announced that 23 communities achieved national accreditation for 2021 as certified by both Kentucky Main Street and the National Main Street Center. They are Bardstown, Beattyville, Campbellsville, Carrollton, Covington, Cynthiana, Danville, Guthrie, LaGrange, Maysville, Middlesboro, Morehead, Murray, Perryville, Pikeville, Pineville, Scottsville, Salyersville, Shelbyville, Springfield, Taylorsville, Williamsburg and Winchester. Participating affiliate programs are London, Paducah and the Tri-Cities of Cumberland, Benham and Lynch. Network programs are Owenton and Paintsville.
"Kentucky Main Street continues to prove transformative, especially for rural communities seeking to attract and maintain small, locally owned businesses that invest back into the community and together create strong downtowns that anchor additional growth," said Craig Potts, KHC executive director and state historic preservation officer. "This has been especially important as the entire state works to recover from the impact of COVID-19 and a shift in the way business is done."
Kentucky Main Streets has generated more than $4.7 billion of investment throughout the commonwealth since its inception.
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ORDER re 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Kuno Wise. Plaintiff will have 30 days to provide the Court with additional financial information. Plaintiff also has 30 days in which to file an amended complaint setting forth the information the Court has requested by this Order. The Clerk is directed to send Wise a prisoner calculation sheet. Signed by Judge D. P. Marshall Jr. on 6/7/13. (kpr)
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A Delaware court ruled Monday that neither Anthem nor Cigna Corp. may recover any damages after they failed to complete their proposed $54 billion merger, which would have created the nation's largest health insurer.
The decision concludes a bitter, yearslong battle between the companies and their top executives, who called off their merger in 2017 after a district court issued a permanent injunction against the deal.
"Neither side can recover from the other. Each must deal independently with the consequences of their costly and ill-fated attempt to merge," the Delaware Chancery Court concluded.
Cigna and Anthem sued each other after their agreement collapsed, both arguing that the other derailed the merger. Cigna sued for $14.7 billion in damages, plus a merger break-up fee of $1.8 billion. Anthem countersued for damages of $21.1 billion.
Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster wrote that Anthem proved Cigna breached its obligation to try to close the merger by withdrawing from integration planning, opposing divestitures needed to close the deal, resisting mediation and undermining Anthem's defense during the antitrust litigation.
However, Laster said Cigna proved that even if it had tried to close the deal, DOJ would still have sought to block the merger based on its anti-competitive effects and the district court would still have enjoined the marriage. For its part, Cigna failed to prove that Anthem breached any obligations under the merger agreement. Moreover, Anthem's termination of the merger agreement did not trigger a break-up fee, Laster wrote.
An Anthem spokeswoman said the company is satisfied that the court determined Cigna breached its obligation, eliminating its right to a break-up fee. A Cigna spokeswoman, meanwhile, said the company is pleased the court found that Cigna did not cause the merger to fail.
"We continue to strongly believe in the merits of our case, and we are evaluating our options with respect to appeal," she said in an email.
Anthem and Cigna struck a deal to combine in 2015 but the relationship quickly soured. Animosity between the two companies factored into U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson's decision to block the deal in 2017. In her opinion, Berman referred to that animosity as "the elephant in the room."
Monday's opinion in Delaware chancery court offers more details on the infighting and paints a picture of two CEOs who were never on the same page. Laster noted that it was "challenging" to determine what actually occurred. The companies agreed on very little and key witnesses, including Cigna CEO David Cordani and Joseph Swedish, the CEO of Anthem at the time, weren't credible, he wrote.
Cigna and Anthem first began to consider a merger in 2012 but called off discussions multiple times over the years because they felt that Blues Association rules would get in the way, according to Laster's opinion. After Humana told Cigna that it had launched a sale process, Anthem and Cigna restarted their merger talks in 2015. Humana and Aetna later agreed to a merger, which also failed.
Cordani believed that while Anthem would technically acquire Cigna, Cigna would take control of the combined organization. He wanted to be the combined company's CEO, and he also wanted to fetch a significant premium for Cigna's sale.
Ultimately, Anthem paid a premium over Cigna's closing price. Anthem's CEO would serve as the combined company's CEO and chair, but Cigna understood that Cordani would eventually succeed him. Cordani agreed to the deal, but he didn't like it, according to the opinion.
Soon after the agreement was reached, it became clear that the companies didn't view the deal in the same way: "Anthem saw itself as the acquirer; Cigna saw the parties as equals," according to the opinion.
During the integration planning process, Swedish tried to schedule interviews to select the combined organization's new leadership team. That angered Cordani and his team, because they wanted a say in the selection. Swedish and his team saw their anger as a threat to the success of the merger and themselves. They discussed reducing Cordani's responsibilities in hopes that he would leave voluntarily, according to the opinion.
"They knew that Cordani had gained the CEO position at Cigna through a boardroom coup, and they suspected that he would try it again," the opinion reads.
In January 2016, Swedish narrowed Cordani's role. While Cordani would be president and chief operating officer, he would head up the commercial business only, according to Swedish's vision. Cordani also learned that he would not be Swedish's successor CEO, and he left the room, according to the opinion. Cigna began to see Swedish as launching a hostile takeover.
Cigna's leadership team developed a plan dubbed "Project Alpha" to restore Cordani's responsibilities and put him back on the path to being the successor CEO. It didn't go as planned, so Cigna escalated the conflict by withdrawing from integration planning , except for "day one" activities. The disputes continued to intensify and by March 2016, Cigna's leadership team had turned against the merger, according to the opinion.
Meanwhile, Cigna had hired a communications firm called Teneo Holdings to help it craft an alternative narrative to position Anthem as the problem.
"A key part of Cigna's strategy involved documenting flaws in Anthem's approach to the regulatory process so that Cigna later could argue that Anthem's incompetence—rather than Cigna's opposition—led to the deal's demise," the opinion stated.
Even as the regulatory progress was moving along, Cigna began reaffirming its strength as a standalone company to media, investors and customers. Cordani consulted with an investment firm about Cigna's strategic alternatives as its own company, including deals in which it would acquire another company.
The insurers learned in June 2016 that the DOJ opposed the merger. Cigna allegedly refused to work with Anthem on a divestiture plan that would satisfy regulators. Without Cigna's cooperation, potential buyers could not evaluate assets, make an offer or advocate to DOJ, Laster wrote.
A Cigna director testified that Cigna was wary of revealing confidential information to potential buyers. Cigna also objected to its assets being the only ones on the chopping block.
Cigna further undermined the merger during the antitrust litigation, according to the opinion.
DOJ sued to block the merger that July, and when Anthem sought a speedy trial, Cigna allegedly slowed the process down. Cigna also refused to engage in settlement discussions with Anthem and DOJ, according to the opinion.
During discovery, Cordani allegedly helped DOJ's case by saying the merger would damage Cigna and consumer choice outside of the states where Anthem operates. Cigna encouraged DOJ's perception that Cigna was a uniquely innovative company.
Later at trial, Cordani misrepresented the combined organization's strategy and agreed with DOJ that the merger would "destroy the value of Cigna," according to the opinion. The insurer's counsel also sought to discredit Anthem's witnesses, Laster wrote. When Anthem's economist testified about the efficiencies the merged company could achieve, Cigna counsel questioned his credentials and undercut his projections, according to the opinion.
Despite Cigna's actions to undercut the merger, Anthem isn't entitled to any damages because Cigna proved DOJ would have opposed the combination anyway because it would have reduced competition in commercial insurance market for large, national customers, the opinion states. Cigna, meanwhile, isn't entitled to damages because it failed to prove that Anthem breached its agreement. On the contrary, "Anthem sought at all times to complete the merger," Laster wrote.
Finally, Cigna isn't entitled to the break-up fee because by the time it properly terminated its agreement in May, Anthem had already done so.


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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has felicitated the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on the award of excellence for industrial revolution presented to him over the weekend by the President of the Federal Republic, President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a statement issued in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, on Saturday and signed by the Chairman of APC in Ogun State Chief Yemi Sanusi, the party described the award conferred on Governor Abiodun "as most deserving and coming at the right time."
Last Friday, at a ceremony held inside the conference hall of the Presidential Villa, Prince Dapo Abiodun along with 43 other prominent Nigerians and governors, including former President, Goodluck Jonathan, were honoured with various awards of excellence in public service.
Chief Sanusi remarked that "the award could not have come at a better time than now when our governor is about to launch his campaign for a second term in office. The award is no doubt, a confirmation of Your Excellency's sterling performance and excellent strides in good governance and delivery of the dividends of democracy in all sectors of our economy ".
The party urged the Governor not to rest on his oars: "We urge you not to rest on your oars sir, in your determination to continue to serve our dear state. Your best is yet to come sir".
The governor has, in the last three and a half years, been credited with superlative performances in the area of investments in agriculture, road infrastructure, ICT, urban renewal, the building of an Agro-allied Airport, and security of life and property.
The latest award, coming on the heels of the recent confirmation by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) that Ogun State, with 100.9bn revenue profile in 2021, is one of the states with the highest internally generated revenue nationwide, coming only after Lagos, the FCT and Rivers State; is expected to further spur the Ogun governor to achieve greater heights in governance.
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The drive to rabbi's house was fun and full of
laughter, Chinwe could not hold back the
laughter most of the times. Rabbi obviously
was not from Akwa Ibom and he made sure of
mocking everything about them, from the
ladies to the housing to the accent and
everything else.
Davis made sure to remind him he used to
think the same way about him, coming from
Abia state himself, they talked and made fun
of each other on the short drive.
When they arrived, Davis helped her with her
bags and Rabbi led them to the small
apartment at the back of the building they
parked in front of, he opened the room and
she was surprised at the ambiance and the
cool decor. The room was small but had
everything in place.
"I know, I arranged everything because I
knew you will be coming" he said before
Davis could say anything, which made them
burst into another bout of laughter. Obviously,
he was not a very tidy person, but he kept
everything orderly because of his friend, they
must be close, Chinwe thought as she sat on a
plastic chair, one of the 2 around a plastic
Her eyes traveled to the arranged books in
the corner of the room, almost all were
computer books, she looked at the TV and the
CD collections, all were seasonal movies, all of
which Chinwe had watched herself.
They both disappeared through a door at the
side of the room; Chinwe pulled out her
phone charger and plugged in her phone and
rested back on the unusual plastic chair.
When they both came back outside, Davis had
a cup of water in his hands and said they
were cooking too.
"What are you guys cooking?"
"Rice I guess," he said as he sat on the second
"Can I help?"
"Just relax, we got this" he was not sure how
to start a conversation with her that could
lead to knowing more about her.
"Dave!! Abeg come" Rabbi called from the
He stood up and she stood up with him,
following him to the kitchen
Rabbi was in the process of opening a Geisha
can and he had a knife in his hand
"Babe, don't worry about a thing, I am still
the better cook between the 2 of us, you have
nothing to worry about, oh maybe pepper sha
because I eat a lot of pepper" he laughed
jovially again.
"I can't just sit still, let me do something"
Chinwe said as she moved into the tiny
kitchen and collected the knife from him, she
opened it with ease and poured the content
out, before long, she was asking for the next
ingredients as both men talked and
reminisced about their university days.
They all went back to the room and Davis
offered to put on the TV; Chinwe, who knew
she could be the topic on the local news,
quickly asked for one of the seasonal movies
to be played. Rabbi was happy to oblige her.
They watched and she checked the food
which was ready, she served the 3 of them
and when she came back, Rabbi had gone out
to buy 'something', Davis informed her. She
ate slowly and watched the movie while Davis
watched her instead.
She was so natural in the kitchen and even
though she appeared to be relaxed on the
surface, a little bit of tension is still lying on
her shoulders, giving her a vulnerable look.
Davis wondered what he could do to help her
relax more. He could try reassuring her that
she could stay as long as needed, but that
would be left for Rabbi to determine, even
though he knows Joseph would gladly take her
in, but would she be willing to stay?.
Rabbi retuned with a pack of orange juice for
them and he went in search of glass cups for
them to drink it with.
They ate and watched the movie, when they
were done eating, Chinwe wanted to pack the
plates but they both stood up and asked her to
sit, they washed the plates and they returned
to join her in front of the TV, with Rabbi
sitting on the tiled floor, Chinwe and Davis on
the plastic chairs.
Davis looked at her and when he looked up,
he saw his friend looking at him with a
bemused look on his face, they both laughed
softly and Rabbi went into the narration of
one of the characters.
Chinwe picked up her phone and called Clara,
her number rang this time.
"Hello, Chinwe, I am so sorry, where are
you?" she said
"I am in a guy's place, where are you?"
"On my way to the place I asked you to wait
for me, where is the guy's place, I could come
to pick to pick you there"
"Hold on, Rabbi, please where is this place?"
"Give me the phone" Chinwe handed the
phone to him and listened as he gave a
description to his house, they seemed to agree
on a place and he handed the phone back to
"I will be there shortly, the house he
described is not too far from the gate I asked
you to wait, and it is not too far from my
apartment also"
She ended the call and thanked Rabbi
"It is your first time in Uyo, right?" Rabbi
What have you come to do?"
"I came to look for a job"
"Ahah, you left Lagos for this place in search
of a job, what kind of job are you looking
"Any business management job would be
fine" she replied smoothly.
"You read business management?"
What level?"
"Ahhhh that is big o Ebere, Masters. Why did
you not stay back in Lagos?"
"I have tried Lagos and nothing came up"
"This friend of yours is she working or
something, that is, is she likely to fix you up
"Something like that sha" she lied smoothly.
"Because, ordinarily, you are not from here
and unless your father is connected to some
of these big shots, you are banking on the
long thing" he said with a smile.
"I know, but hoping is all I am doing at the
"Davis, do you know you guys would be
starting lectures soon?" he turned to his
friend who could not take his eyes off Chinwe
"Soon as in when?"
"Soon as in Monday, as I heard"
"No problem, as long as they don't stress us"
"Is there any university in Nigeria they would
not stress you?"
They talked at length about the school system
and she came to understand that Davis was in
Uyo for his Master's degree in some computer
studies. Her phone rang and she was glad
Clara was outside the apartment waiting for
She jumped up and picked up her bag as
Rabbi and Davis followed her out, Davis was
scared he might not see her again and he
stayed close to her as Clara stepped out of the
They watched as she pulled a young boy by
the hand out of the tricycle and Chinwe ran
to them and picked the boy up and hugged
her friend tightly. Both guys were however
shocked when they both started crying, the
tricycle honked for him to get paid, forcing
them to let go of each other as Clara paid him
Rabbi asked if they would like to come into
the apartment for some time, but they
declined, she said they would walk to the end
of the road where they could get a tricycle to
her house. Rabbi went inside instead and
came out with his car keys and Chinwe's
charger in the other hand.
Davis went into the car with them and
unconsciously picked up the little boy, who
did not seem to mind, both ladies sat at the
back of the car, while Davis held Clara's son
at the front seat.
They were not talking, but Chinwe was still
sobbing quietly at the back of the car and
Clara was also wiping her eyes as she directed
Rabbi to her apartment.
When they arrived her house, Davis came
down and pulled out Chinwe's bag and Clara's
son, waiting for them to be led to the right
apartment. Rabbi parked the car well and
came to join them at the gate as they were led
to the first apartment in the compound.
They followed them in and she offered them
refreshments, which they declined, Chinwe
went to Davis and thanked him before moving
to Rabbi to thank him for his hospitality too,
she asked for their numbers and promised to
visit them.
Davis was so happy he got her number and
asked her to call him anytime she needed
something. After they left, Clara undressed
her son and made him something to eat
before she asked him to seat in front of the
TV to watch his favorite cartoon.
When they eventually had time alone, Clara
turned to her friend and asked her solemnly…
"Why did you do it?"
"Why would I not?" she replied with a
shocked expression.
"Clara, I did the right thing, I would not be
able to look myself in the mirror if I went
ahead with it, I only regret I could not get a
flight out of there yesterday. I regret saying I
do to him in the church" she started crying
"I wish I had kept my mouth shut, I swear, I
wish I did" Clara said softly wiping her own
"I would have hated you for if you did, you
did the right thing"
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The most popular of all Ohio hunting seasons, the annual week-long, gun season for deer, has come and gone, leaving many of us empty freezer folks with just the two-day "bonus" season on Dec. 15-16, to enjoy, as well as a four-day muzzle loading statewide hunt Jan. 5-8, 2019, to harvest a share of venison roasts, chops, and burger.
Bad weather challenged opening day deer hunters, most of who tested their rain gear for much of the day and suffered from heavy winds all day. The results were less than spectacular with just 13,614 deer checked.
Compared to last year's opening day tally of 22,366, one might say that last week's much-anticipated opener was a wash-out.
Rain and wind always anchor deer since they depend on their hearing and scenting ability to stay safe. Thus deer movement was extremely limited.
I find it interesting that Ohio deer hunters have shown a rapidly growing interest in hunting with rifles of certain calibers that have only recently been added to the allowed list of firearms. Recently, meaning just since the 2014 hunting season.
Last year, 10 percent of deer killed during the gun season were taken by rifle. Keep mind that the permitted rifles are not the high-powered, long-range rifles allowed in less-populated states and regions, but are limited to straight wall cartridge calibers, many of which are simply handgun calibers.
In my opinion, the move to a rifle instead of the traditional shotgun/inline muzzleloaders we've used for decades is simply an excuse to purchase another gun. That may sound limp, but that's the way it is.
And yes, I am now holding a brand new, really cool single shot .44 mag. and I am quite sure that it will not improve my ability to kill a deer one iota.
My old Ithaca, purchased in 1961 for a well-earned $96, is still as good at taking deer as it ever was, but this new Henry carbine called my name and I responded.
It's shiny and new. I liken it to fishing lures. I have a lot of them, certainly many more than I need. But every year there are new colors, new shapes, and even new wiggles. New lures now look more like real fish than real fish do.
A knowledgeable manufacture once told me that, in all reality, if you could purchase only lures that were white in color with a red nose or a dot, that they would be all any angler would need.
So maybe fish aren't impressed with the new colors, shapes and wiggles, but fishermen are — and that's who buys them. So there.
Vendors wanted
Amanda Suffecool, director of the REALIZE firearms awareness coalition, is accepting applications from vendors who would like to participate in the organization's annual spring Preppers Ball March 9.
Just a few years old, this event continues to attract a wide variety of people who share an interest in self-dependency and learning basic to advanced skills of survival. Contact Suffecool at 330-993-7080 or REALIZEfac.com.
Trap shooting
Interested in trying your skills at trap shooting? Try the Copley Trap Range at 1665 Jacoby Road on Saturdays from 9-3 p.m. The open event features NRA certified instructors, rental shotguns, and proper ammunition. Go to Copleytrap.com.
The Edinburg Sportsmen's Club holds open trap shoots every Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at 7261 Tallmadge Road, just east of Edinburg. These weekly shoots are just practice events and ideal for beginners or experienced shooters. Shooters will need their own shotgun and ammo.
Go to edinburgsportsmens.webs.com.
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In The News: S.C. Medical Association attempts to tackle Electronic health records
Newswire: August 8, 2016
Dateline: South Carolina
There could soon be an easier option for electronic records-keeping for members of the South Carolina Medical Association.
SCMA announced recently that it will be rolling out a set of new analytics tools that will help improve healthcare for the state's residents. SCMA represents 6,000 doctors statewide, will rely heavily on interoperability with its new platform, which makes it easier for doctors to share medical information through electronic health record systems. Gregory Tarasidis, a ear, nose, and throat specialist who helped lead this project for the association explains "that making EHR platforms easier to use was an important goal of the effort."
The association still has to sell the platform to its members, but Tarasidis has been working on his sales pitch.
"A lot of doctors have been frustrated working with EHRs to work at their full capabilities," he explained the benefits of the project. "My day-to-day life will be better."
A link to the full article is here.


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TAHA ZAMIR HUSSAIN CEO – Nordic International School-Pakistan
EVOLVE: Please share rundown of yourprofessional background with us?
Taha Zamir Hussain: I have been working in the education sector for over a decade now. Since I completed my degree of Chartered Certified Accountancy in 2009, I have taken up appointments as ACCA lecturer at Barnet
College, London, Head of Internal Audit at SKANS School of Accountancy Lahore, Business Development Manager at University of Central Punjab Lahore, Chief Operating Officer at FGS Eduventures (Pvt) Ltd Faisalabad and
presently as the Chief Executive Officer at Glocal EduProject (Pvt) Ltd Lahore. My past experiences have led me to develop great passion for initiating and sustaining business alliances to yield better results. And it is because of this
passion that our new venture Nordic International School is so close to my heart.
EVOLVE: First of all, the most importantquestion besides a Chartered Certified Accountant,WHY EDUCATION and why notany other sector?
Taha Zamir Hussain: Education is the key for any country to achieve consistent and sustainable growth. Particularly for a developing country like Pakistan, quality education can prove to be a real game-changer in improving economy in the long-run. When I say quality education, I mean not just emphasizing on citizens to get
educational qualifications, but also focusing on true learning according to international standards. The government should obviously be very vigilant and proactive in this regard. However, we as responsible citizens should duly play our part as well. I like to believe that I am contributing in my own little way as much as I can, to bring this greater change in the future, InshaAllah.
EVOLVE: Kindly guide our readers aboutNordic International School. What is yourphilosophy and how will you make the difference?
Taha Zamir Hussain: Nordic International School is a joint venture between NordicEd in Sweden and the Group of Saigols in Pakistan. We are starting our first campus for Early and Primary Years in September 2017. The school
offers a blend of International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with the Local Curriculum for local subjects. NIS philosophy encompasses around five major aspects. Firstly, we are a truly international school. This means that we are not only part of a global network of sister schools, but our curriculum and leadership team is also based on international standards and resources. Secondly, we are a research-based school as we emphasize on our teachers training and their international networks to provide them with skills and knowledge in current best practice. Next, we focus on giving personal individual attention to each child in the classroom. We recognize that just because each child has a different pace and a way of learning, it does not mean that he/she cannot excel. Fourthly, we prepare our students to become successful leaders not only in their current environment, but also in the global world. Lastly, we emphasize on our students to have strong local anchorage with their own roots and culture, as we do not want them to become expats in their own country. By reflecting these philosophies in our teaching methods, we aim to provide a unique learning program in classrooms for our students.
EVOLVE: What do you think will be thecore secret of your growth in Pakistan?
Taha Zamir Hussain: I see great potential of growth for Nordic International School. I believe, that the most important strength we have is our very clear understanding of NIS philosophy and its reflection in not just our curriculum, but also in our leadership team, faculty, school building and operations and everything associated with Nordic International School. In addition, Nordic International School is uniquebecause it brings together all the best practices from around the world, while recognizing best practices in its own country as well.
EVOLVE: What is the biggest obstacle/s you havecome across in your professional roller coaster
Taha Zamir Hussain: The hardest thing for me in my professional life was to leave UK and come back to work in Pakistan. I had never worked in Pakistan before and didnt think I would fit in well. However, once I started working here, I got to learn and achieve a lot. Although, there are frequent changes and amendments in policies that are extremely difficult to cope with, we are moving in a better direction and there is much hope economically for Pakistan in the coming few years. My experience eventually turned out to be tremendous and I am glad I faced this obstacle of moving to Pakistan, because I learned that things work out for the best if you give it time and persistence.
EVOLVE: How are you managing and planningyour school system as right now education, unfortunately,has become a business with a heavy returnrather a social service as we observed at our times?
Taha Zamir Hussain: I agree that the education fee and charges have increased a lot over past few years, but so has the quality of education. We cannot ignore the fact that quality comes with a price. However, at NIS we try to find a perfect balance between quality and its cost. We also plan to start some scholarships or funded programs for deserving students from humble backgrounds in the future.
EVOLVE: What kind of culture do you aim tomaintain at your school system and how would you
throw light in its significance?
Taha Zamir Hussain: We are an international school with strong local anchorage to our culture, and we would like to see the same reflection in our schools culture as well. Moreover, we want to give our students a platform where they can learn and grow through knowledge and understanding. We dont believe in setting boundaries or teaching on white boards only, because that only restricts childrens creativity.
EVOLVE: How do you communicate yourorganizationsvision to each employee?
Taha Zamir Hussain: Each staff member who joins Nordic International School is introduced to our philosophy.
We ensure that our employees not only know about our vision, but understand its importance and significance in daily tasks as well. The faculty, in particular, goes through rigorous training program before the start of the term as well as during the term. Our professional development program is designed to train them on weekly basis to ensure compliance to our vision.
EVOLVE: Where do you see yourself and your organizationin next 5-10 years?
Taha Zamir Hussain: We plan to open two more NIS campuses in Lahore in next two years (one primary and one secondary). We would then be opening similar chain of campuses in Islamabad and Karachi as well. So, hopefully in 5-10 years we can have NIS in three major cities of the country.
EVOLVE: Any message for the readers of EVOLVE?
Taha Zamir Hussain: Lets all try to do our bit in making this country a better place, not just for ourselves but
for our fellow citizens too. Help each other and youll see that there is no greater joy in life than that.


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One of the most common misconceptions that business owners believe is that if they get more traffic to their site, the more people you'll have to convert into customers. Unfortunately, that's not the case a majority of the time. Thankfully, you can boost your sales by implementing these three quick and easy online payment tips.
1. Make customers feels safe.
"Most customers are rightly concerned about the common problem of credit card fraud," Matt Doyle, Excel Builders tells Business 2 Community. "If you haven't done enough to make your website look professional and trustworthy, certain customers are going to hear the alarm bells getting louder and louder the closer they get to filling in their information."
In fact, eConsultancy found that more than 58% of people backed out of completing a purchase due to safety concerns.
Boost your customer's confidence by creating a secure and professional-appearing webpage, adding recognizable logos, and testing your page design. One of the easiest ways to do this is by obtaining a SSL certificate. This authenticates the identity of the website and encrypts the data that's being transmitted.
We've also found at Due that being transparent and upfront about your security also helps. For example, we recently published a blog post that detailed our PCI compliance policy. We also listen to what our customer's are saying and proudly share their reviews for other potential customers to see.
2. Offer a faster checkout and accept multiple payment options.
When your customers have to go through several steps or redirect them to an external payment provider to make a payment, the greater the chance they'll end-up just abandoning the cart. For example, if you require your customers to create an account in order to make a purchase, you can be certain that you're going to miss out on a lot of sales.
This is because so many people are now using their mobile devices to shop online. And they don't want to fill-out a lengthy form to create an account. Instead, provide them with a "Guest Checkout" option so that they don't have to create an account.
Also, make sure that you accept as many payment options as possible. This can include processing payments via PayPal, credit/debit cards, eChecks, and cryptocurrencies. The reason? It makes the customer feel more comfortable and doesn't limit you to just one type of payment method. Remember, you can't use every kind of payment. However, you should definitely test out your site to see which payments your customers prefer.
3. Have clear and visible CTAs.
When your website is easy-to-navigate and clearly explains what you want your customers to do next, the less likely they'll be to get frustrated and leave. One of the most effective ways to do this is by having clear and visible calls-to-actions, such as "buy now," "order now," "checkout here," and "complete your order" throughout the payment process.
This begins with positioning your CTA buttons front and center, making sure that they are large enough for thumbs to click, and are a color that doesn't blend into your site's background.
If you're unsure, crate a couple of different buttons and test them out to see which ones are the most effective.


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Maxi dresses are a wardrobe essential for the entire year. However, styling a maxi dress in tune with the season can get slightly tricky. But Leem's got a solution to this. Here are the five ways to wear a maxi this season from Leem.
1. The LBD – Giving a modern twist to the classic LBD is the hero piece from Leem's latest collection. The black dress with gold chain embellishments can be counted on to make heads turn effortlessly – it's refined, stylish and comfortable. This versatile maxi can be styled as an off-shoulder dress as well to give your outfit an edge.
2. Bring in the belt – Feel like adding a little 'oomph' to your dress? Well, here's a simple fix – bring in the belt. Adding a chic belt to your dress will give a defining look with a fresh twist that is just about perfect for a daytime event or gathering.
3. Asymmetry is the key – On days you wish to flatter your figure, an asymmetric hemline is the way to go. For us, Leem's yellow asymmetric knit dress is a must-have pieces, in that it is stylish, comfortable and is a sure-fire look for any day.
4. Balloon sleeves – Whether you're off for a work meeting or a weekend outing, balloon sleeves on a comfortable fabric make a winning combination. Balloon sleeves lend a simple appeal to the dress whilst also adding an element that expresses elegance to your ensemble.
5. Layer up – There's a place for layering up in all seasons. Layering gives you a chance to pick even the most mundane looking maxi dress and experiment with it by adding in a layer with a contrasting colour or different fabrics and go from drab to fab in minutes.


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All judgment calls upon people's lives are for the Lord and Him alone to make. Sure, we can judge righteously as Jesus said, but this can only be done if the Lord is doing a work in us. Therefore, when we hear about somebody falling into sin, we should not condemn them or say they are going to hell. Instead, we love on them and help them come to Jesus in their confessions. They can find mercy in the Lord and be forgiven. Even if people pass away in death and we later find out certain things they did that were wrong, we are not to pass judgment upon them and say they are now in hell. And here is why. We do not know their personal life with God and if they were really striving to live for Jesus and fight against sin. Therefore, we do not know if what they did was willful or if it was something they struggled with on occasion, but hated themselves when it happened. And what would it be like if we saw your life as an open book, would people think that you lived a life as a saint? I would think not. So how can these same people judge others and say they are in hell now, when their sins could be far worse if they were found out and put in the public's eye. Now, one thing to know is if Jesus is abiding in us through the Holy Spirit, this is when we do not sin. It is, however, when we forget God that we fall into sin and have to come back to Him in all our confessions. And we do not know if this is what people have done before their last breath. We do not know who is saved and who is not, so keep all judgment calls to God.
To help you understand what I discussed about judgment calls being given to God alone. Let us read from John, chapter 8. It was at this time that Jesus was in the mount of Olives "and the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, they say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more." (John 8:3-11) Therefore, don't throw stones at people in wrongful judgment calls, but lead that person to Jesus. He alone can help a person to stop willfully sinning. He is able to break those chains of darkness and help them not sin in that fashion anymore.
Let us pray:
Oh Lord, I pray that You will help each one of us to not pass judgments upon others wrongfully. Help us love people to a point of leading them to You. Then, can You take them in the state they are in and cast out all the darkness. We cannot do this, but trust in You to lead Your elect on the path of righteousness. This cannot happen if people are saying bad things about people or if we are condemning people to hell. I have learned the hard way that this is so wrong and even hurts my walk with You also. So thank You for taking away the judgment from my heart towards others, including people of other religions. What I have realized is that salvation can only come from You, Jesus. And not every person is walking on Your path perfectly, but if they love You with their whole heart, salvation is near to them if not already given. I just trust that people will keep listening to You throughout their lives. Only then can they finally escape any false teachings they are under and also be removed from any bad habits and addictions in their lives. Loving You and others does great things in a person's life. It changes us on the outside and in. The same way You took a wretch like me and tore out of my wicked heart every false and sinful way, You can do the same for anyone. I was resistant in the beginning, but I am grateful that I did follow through with Your plans and let You do a work in me that I was unable to do on my own. I love You, Jesus. You can move mountains in people's if they would just listen to You and do as You say. You can also help us not judge others, but lead people to You. This I believe. Amen.


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July 9
Happy 4th of July!
The best part of my summer is having the time to visit my family. They live in three other states. This year thirteen of us met at my brother's home in Cincinnati for the July 4th weekend. It was the first time we've all been together in three years! Thought I'd share a few photos with my blog family. Hope you had a great holiday weekend too.


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Our Customer
The new Long Beach Civic Center, a six-block project spanning 22 acres downtown, is the first municipal public-private partnership in the nation. The center is located on the former Long Beach Courthouse site and is now home to a new city hall and Port Administration Building, as well as a new main city library.
The Situation
The first phase of the project opened in 2019, but a redesign of a large city park and construction of a hotel, 500 new residences with ground floor retail shops and restaurants are yet to come.
The $520 million project is the result of a public-private partnership between the City of Long Beach and Plenary-Edgemoor Civic Partners to revitalize the civic core to downtown through an environmentally sustainable project, which includes solar power, rainwater capture and reuse systems, and high-efficiency LED lighting through the grounds and parking garages.
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Planners have made sure to include ample parking at the center for the near 500,000 residents of the city of Long Beach. FSC Lighting was tasked to provide a lighting layout on a new construction project for the center's subterranean parking garages.
In its design, the FSC team utilized 300 high-efficiency LED four-foot radial wraps with an IRTEC LRD-509 sensor. Programmable sensors allow for daylight harvesting by determining the amount of available natural light, then dimming, brightening or turning fixtures off and on in response to changing lighting conditions.
With an added bi level dimming feature, full light output is provided only when the control senses movement in the garage, resulting in the ability to top trim and save energy.Download the Case Study


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Philips, Cisco and Alliander, a Dutch utility, are teaming on a smart lighting project in Amsterdam – which could the first of many.
LEDs Magazine reports that the companies, working with a Amsterdam Smart City, telecommunications company KPN and others installed controlled lighting and public WiFi at Hoekenrodeplein, a shopping area. The system was turned on earlier this month.
The story says that other projects may follow from the trio. They created the Intelligent Lighting Institute at Eindhoven University of Technology in October 2012 to develop the technology. The resulting Smart Lights in Metropolitan Areas is targeting Rotterdam and Eindhoven in addition to Amsterdam.
San Jose and Royal Philips are conducting a pilot test of 50 SmartPoles in San Jose. The poles will offer LED lighting and house LTE small cells.


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Wirra Wirra RSW Shiraz 2011
14.5%, Screwcap, $70
Tasted blind in a lineup of McLaren Vale Shiraz and then checked again after a day in the fridge.
It took a while for this RSW to really show its best and even then it looked a bit angular. Less angular than the Vicar, but still hardly the most approachable of RSW vintages.
A wine that could do with a little more generosity, though is very well made and sufficiently well built (and powerful) that it deserves respect.
Drink: 2014-2020+
Score: 17/20, 90/100
Would I buy it? No.


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For Adults
Orthodontic Treatment for Adults
Orthodontic treatment is no longer just for teens. In fact, the American Association of Orthodontists states that one in five orthodontic patients is over the age of 21. Many adults are choosing to receive treatment because they understand the importance of maintaining their health, and they want to feel better about their appearance. Adults everywhere are taking advantage of the opportunity to receive orthodontic care, and now you can too.
Why should you consider orthodontic treatment?
- Straight teeth are healthy teeth — Teeth that are properly aligned are easier to keep clean with flossing and brushing, and may help prevent other health problems.
- A beautiful, straight smile builds confidence — Orthodontic treatment can help boost your self-confidence, giving you a better quality of life and the freedom to smile without holding back!
- Mouths left untreated can get worse — Not receiving orthodontic treatment when it's needed can create long-term health issues costing you more in the end.
Common reasons why adults consider orthodontic treatment:
- A malocclusion, causing teeth to fit together incorrectly
- Teeth are crowded or spaced apart, possibly leading to tooth decay or gum disease
- Abnormal jaw pain or pressure that is caused by crooked teeth
- Desire for a healthier mouth and a more confident smile
Treatment Options for Adults
For many adults, the thought of having metal braces is enough to discourage them from receiving treatment. However, today's orthodontic treatment options offer a variety of braces and appliances that are comfortable, aesthetic, and customized to meet your needs. Types of braces include:
- Traditional metal or ceramic braces
- Invisalign
Our practice also recognizes that adults and children have different needs, and require a different level of attention and care. We will work with you to ensure that you receive the most appropriate treatments, and that your needs are met with understanding and respect from us.
To learn more about the benefits of adult orthodontics, please contact our practice to schedule an appointment. We understand that you have a busy schedule, and we will work with you to make sure each office visit is as convenient as possible.


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Looking Back: Will Start Census Work
Excerpt from the Saturday, January 17, 1920 Paso Robles Star
Delay in Arrival of Supplies Prevents Work From Being Started Before
Mayor Gates Asks Co-Operation of All That Full Report May Be Had
The work of gathering census figures will commence in the city of Paso Robles next Monday morning.
This work should have started here on the 2d of the month, but due to the non-arrival of the necessary commission and supplies, the work has not yet been undertaken here.
Yesterday Mayor Gates took the matter up with A.A. Norton, census director for this territory, by telephone, after which the mayor issued the following self-explanatory statement.
Due to the failure to arrive of the necessary credentials and supplies for the taking of the census in Paso Robles, the work has been delayed. It will go forward promptly, according to advice received from A.A. Horton of Santa Cruz, census supervisor for this district, with Mrs. Geo. F. Bell, Jr. In charge of the enumeration, for the territory within the town limits. W.R. Dresser has charge of the work in Paso Robles township, exclusive of this city.
Mrs. Bell plans to commence her work on Monday, January 19, and our people are strongly urged to give her all assistance possible, to the end that we may have a correct report turned in.
Dr. W.G. Gates,
Read previous Looking Back articles
- Looking Back: Local Post Office Finishes Greatest Year In History
- Looking Back: Snow and Rain Lash District
- Looking Back: Two Little Girls with Very Generous Hearts
- Looking Back: Who remembers Alley Oop?
- Looking Back: 2,000 Tots Greet Santa Despite Rain
The newspaper in this column is from the digitized library of the Paso Robles Historical Society Newspaper Preservation Project.
This "Looking Back" view at Paso Robles history comes from one of the hundreds of local newspapers in the Paso Robles Area Historical Society collection. Several local newspapers, dating from the 1800s, have reported on local, national and world events, providing priceless historical views of our community that are not available from any other source. The Historical Society is seeking community support for the multi-phased Newspaper Preservation Project to help fund the transfer of these aged and fragile pages to microfilm and digital images. See the society website for more information about becoming a member or donating to any phase of this project.
The Paso Robles Daily News is pleased to support this important project. Watch this space for future "Looking Back" articles.


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North Carolina Symphony Offers Classical New Year's With a Twist "New Year's in Vienna," plus a little Broadway, Dec. 31
RALEIGH, N.C.—The North Carolina Symphony continues an annual tradition this Dec. 31 with a year-ending concert spectacle to usher in the New Year with style. But this year's concert, "New Year's in Vienna," conducted by Music Director Grant Llewellyn and featuring celebrated soprano Sari Gruber, comes with a little twist: a cheerful nod to one of the music world's grandest traditions.
The concert takes place at Meymandi Concert Hall, in downtown Raleigh's Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 8:00 p.m.
For well over a century, the dance music of the Strausses, first family of the waltz, has serenaded classical music lovers into every new calendar year. The Vienna Philharmonic concerts on New Year's Day have maintained the time-honored tradition since the 1870s, to worldwide audiences of millions.
Local music lovers can enjoy the live version on New Year's Eve—and make it home in time for the fireworks—when the Symphony offers a program of music honoring the best of Vienna. The orchestra opens the evening with classic waltzes and polkas by several members of the Strauss family, alongside favorite opera selections by Viennese headliners Mozart, Franz Lehar, Oscar Straus and more.
The program soon sprinkles in beloved and occasionally playful melodies inspired by the Austrian masters. Selections range from a favorite waltz by Arthur Sullivan (of Gilbert and Sullivan fame) to lighthearted works by some of Broadway's biggest names.
The orchestra performs "The Sound of Music" and "My Favorite Things" from Richard Rodgers's musical classic, plus Gershwin's "By Strauss" from Vincente Minnelli's 1936 revue The Show is On and "Salzburg" from Jule Styne's Bells Are Ringing.
Commanding this wide range of vocal styles is soprano Sari Gruber, and she is more than able to take on the challenge. Hailed as "nothing short of sensational" by Opera magazine, Gruber is one of the most sought-after sopranos on the international stage. Her current season has included acclaimed performances as Musetta in La bohème, Susanna in Le nozze di Figaro and a return to the New York Festival of song for a concert titled "Night and Day/USA: Americans Working and Dreaming."
She has performed with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Los Angeles Opera, New York City Opera, Boston Lyric Opera and the New York Philharmonic, among many others. Triangle audiences remember her for an extraordinary 2007 performance with the Symphony in The Marriage of Figaro.
Tickets to "New Year's in Vienna" range from $33 to $63, with $30 tickets for seniors and $10 tickets students.
For tickets, visit the North Carolina Symphony website at www.ncsymphony.org or call North Carolina Symphony Audience Services at 919.733.2750 or toll free 877.627.6724.
Meymandi Concert Hall is located in the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., in Raleigh.
About the North Carolina Symphony
Founded in 1932, the North Carolina Symphony performs over 175 concerts annually to adults and school children in more than 50 North Carolina counties. An entity of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, the orchestra employs 67 professional musicians, under the artistic leadership of Music Director and Conductor Grant Llewellyn, Resident Conductor William Henry Curry and Associate Conductor Sarah Hicks.
Based in downtown Raleigh's spectacular Meymandi Concert Hall at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts and an outdoor summer venue at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, N.C., the Symphony performs about 60 concerts annually in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Cary metropolitan area. It holds regular concert series in Fayetteville, New Bern, Southern Pines and Wilmington, as well as individual concerts in many other North Carolina communities throughout the year, and conducts one of the most extensive education programs of any U.S. orchestra.
Concert/Event Listing: North Carolina Symphony
New Year's in Vienna Grant Llewellyn, Music Director Sari Gruber, soprano
Sat, Dec 31, 8pm Meymandi Concert Hall, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh, NC
Overture to Die Fledermaus Johann Strauss, Jr.
"My Hero" from The Chocolate Soldier Oscar Straus
"Mein Herr Marquis" from Die Fledermaus Johann Strauss, Jr.
Andante in C Major for Flute and Orchestra, K.285e (315) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Ohne Bremse, Polka Schnell Eduard Strauss
Pizzicato Polka Josef Strauss
"Meine Lippen sie kuessen so heiss" from Giuditta Franz Lehar
Overture di Ballo Arthur Sullivan
Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor Gustav Mahler
Rondo in D Major for Flute and Orchestra, K. Anh. 184 (K.373) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Selections from The Sound of Music Richard Rodgers 1902 - 1979 "The Sound of Music" "My Favorite Things"
Farewell to America Waltz Johann Strauss, Jr.
"By Strauss" from The Show Is On George Gershwin
"Salzburg" from Bells Are Ringing Jule Styne
Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor Otto Nicolai


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In the middle of all of the LIVE fun we had decided to move into London.
This was a typical Fulham terraced house; no front garden and a relatively small rear one, the only access was through the house. It had an enormously long and attractive kitchen (picture) and features which made it very similar in feel to Bedford but at half its width.
Almost as soon as we moved in we walked to the bottom of our road to Bishop's Park on the Thames and looked over the railings to see the Boat Race crews preparing for that day's race – stunning to see it up close and personal after years of watching BBC broadcasts – we watched them start and went back home to see the finish on television.
We were also just along the road from Craven Cottage. At the time Fulham had yet to become a Premiership team, its small fan-base on a Saturday relied on reminiscing about the good old days. Not sure I would be keen to live there now that they attract real crowds.
My Blenheim office (more later) was just five miles away in Chiswick but one night it took me eighty minutes to drive home! However, for nights out, theatre etc, we were inside the city and getting to and from theatres and restaurants was a dream. Jane found a teaching role just across the bridge in Putney.
We had a great loft conversion done here. The builder was brilliant, perhaps the most organised we ever used. We moved up to the new floor and through our Velux windows could see a dozen planes lining up on approach to Heathrow. They were too high to be a sound hazard, except for the daily Concorde flight – but as three of our four parents had worked at BAe on that project, we felt a special pride at its unique look and sound.
When I later left Fulham we weren't tired of life, or of London, but with Jane's father having recently died we felt we should move back to Redland in Bristol, near her mother.
|ASIDE: I had followed Chelsea FC ever since my Sweda days, sparked by watching that FA Cup match in Rome. One of our LIVE! exhibitors was Commodore, CFC's sponsors at the time, and invited me into the Directors' Box on several occasions.
On one of these I was selected to give the home prize for man-of-the-match to the winning player. It had been declared to be between Frank Sinclair and Dennis Wise, and they were both ushered into the Directors' Box after the match. When formally handing the prize bottle to Dennis Wise, I rather unwisely mentioned I had personally voted for Frank. The look that Wise gave me was withering!
I also got invited to the FA Cup Final 1994, still the only FA Cup Final I have ever attended. They met Man Utd and it could have all been really rewarding. There was a large group of us and the Commodore guy had relieved us all of cash to forecast the time of the first goal and in a separate draw the first scorer. At my selected first-goal time, my randomly-drawn player, Gavin Peacock, hit a long shot on the half-volley that was goal-bound. I am still convinced that as the ball disappeared behind one of the old Wembley pillars it proved enough to divert it a tad, and he hit the cross-bar. Had it not, I would have been almost £1,000 richer, and Chelsea, which was the better side in the first half, would have been 1-0 up.
But it wasn't to be, two penalties were awarded and converted by Eric Cantona. The referee is on record as saying he regretted giving the second penalty, stating 'It was my big game and I made a disappointing decision' – tell me about it! Then Frank Sinclair slipped and allowed Mark Hughes in to score the third, and to think I almost helped him to a prior 'Man-of-the-Match award'! We lost 4-0 in the end and I skulked out of Wembley, walking through drizzle back to the Tube station and rattled back to Fulham on the world's worst carriage.
Moving house
While Matt was at college in London, he and Ruth decided to set up home in Bethnal Green and of course both sets of parents offered to help with their move. While I was on my knees helping to assemble their futon, Stuart, Ruth's father must have felt surplus to requirements and went for a walk in the neighbourhood. He is a super-bright guy who held many senior medical appointments, but just occasionally appears a tad other-worldly. When he returned, he mused, 'Interesting people around here, sort of working-class peasants.' We said we hoped he hadn't actually called them this to their face. It has since become a family term we still often use, as in 'He looks like a WCP' and so on.
|ASIDE: Before Ruth had moved down to join Matt in Bethnal Green he had lived in halls. One afternoon he and a pal (later to become his best man) had been at the Uni Bar. While queueing for a bus to run them back to their halls, the police pulled up and arrested his mate, Brad, as a suspect for robbing the pub – directly across from the bus stop. Their reasoning was that the suspect was fair-haired, tall and Northern, and this fitted Brad perfectly. Though why the actual criminal would stand on a bus stop opposite the scene of the crime was never explained. He was taken to the station, locked up, questioned and later put in an identity parade. His father, a solicitor in Leeds, got him released and the whole thing petered out subsequently.
But Matt and Brad were in their East End local, the Durham Arms, and explained what had happened to the barman. He leant across the bar and said the same thing had happened to him some years back, then paused and added 'But I did it!' Clearly part of the area's WCPs – of course this was very much on the Kray Twins' manor.
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Jeremiah 51: "I Shall Certainly Fill You With Men As With Locusts"
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I went by the hospital last night to see my friend Clay. Clay had a quintuple bypass surgery, but is doing relatively well. As I well know, being in the hospital totally sucks, so I'm gonna swing by for a bit. Then, who knows. Maybe down to Urban Fare to get some groceries. Maybe out to commercial drive to take some photos. I haven't been outside with my camera in quite a while.
I went over the internet real quick this morning to see if there was anything interesting I could write about, but I didn't see anything that tickled my fancy. So for now, this is it.


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How To Style Track Pants Now That They Are Back in Style?
It's true; track pants are back in style again. The athleisure fashion trend is more or less back in fashion. And track pants are again the number one selling pants. But what to do, if you already have this chic pair of track pants in your closet? Should you wear your old track pants or get a new pair? Ha, why even ask? The answer is obvious! Wear them! Wear your old track pants. But not for the tracks. Wear your track pants to work and drinks. Don't worry; I know how to style your old track pants now that are fashionable again. And I'm about to show you how! Now scroll down to see.
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As you know, I'm not that kind of lady who would toss her quality clothes just because they are not in style anymore. So I didn't have to get a new pair of track pants for spring 2020. I simply went to my dressing room and took out my old Escada sweatpants. Yes, my old white Escada track pants are still good, and they still look super chic when I wear them with Stuart Weitzman sandals and something white.
Indeed the way to revive your old track pants and make them look fashionable for winter 2020 is in the clothes and shoes you wear with track pants.
But what to wear with track pants to make them fashionable again? I told you – scroll down if you want to know.
So here is what to wear with track pants in winter 2020 to make the track pants fashionable again – something simple. Yes, the answer is in simple pieces. As you already know, simple and monochrome looks are trendy this season. And they will be even more fashionable in a few months for now.
But what are those simple pieces? Well, in my case it's a matching off-white coat with a pair of strappy sandals and a black bag that matches the side stripe of the track pants. – Shop everything below.
It's all in the colour actually. In short, if your track pants are white and black like mine – then style track pants with something white and black. Take advantage of the clean-cut of your track pants and nail the minimal fashion trend that is in style for winter 2020.
Furthermore, wear your old track pants as they were part of the pantsuit. Ps. This is how I also wear my yellow track pants from Adidas.
Well, knowing you, I guess you already have a pair of track pants, and I don't need to tell you where to find a pair of chic track pants. After all, you are reading this article to see how to style your old track pants now that they are back in style, right?
But just in case, if you are looking for a new pair of track pants in white colour that looks just like mine – I hyperlinked the collage below.
To shop all the clothes that I wear with track pants, plus the white track pants from Escada, simply click the items in the collage or the gallery below. After you click the item, a store window will open for you in a new tab.
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Again, even though track pants went out of style, and now came back, you don't need to buy a new pair if you still have a perfect pair of track pants. You can still wear your old track pants. If you style track pants as I just showed you, no one, but seriously no one will know your track pants are old. All the contrary, I bet you too will get compliments for this look. I get plenty of compliments every time I wear track pants with sandals and matching white clothes! So I see no reason why you wouldn't be applauded for this look too.


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Exalted Lord, who humbled himself even to death for our sake, reveal to us those places where we wrongly feel that we must protect ourselves and thereby save our own lives, that we would not resist the change and growth you desire for us, but would experience resurrection and real life as you have shown us to be possible, through you who was exalted to sit beside the Father and Holy Spirit in glory. Amen.
'Whoever does not take up the cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.' - Matthew 10:38-39


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With Summer 2021 officially here, we know that for many in our community Fall is what's top of mind. From course planning to finalizing class schedules to thinking about what life on (and off) our campuses will look like - Fall 2021 feels both very far and very close. Our COVID-19 response groups, including the Fall 2021 Readiness Working Group, the Provost's Task Force on Teaching and Learning, and the Public Health Response Team have laid the foundations to help us all transition to Fall 2021.
The need to adjust and adapt to local and global public health measures means that details for Fall 2021 will continue to take shape as September nears. While there are and will be questions that we're unable to answer definitively until later in the summer, the overarching vision for Fall 2021 is in place. This vision will see our campuses lively with activity - picture this:
It's Wednesday, September 1, 2021, the first day of the Fall '21 term. The day marks the first time in more than 17 months (533 days to be exact) that a large number of our U of A community have been in one place since the start of the pandemic in Alberta forced most of us home.
Classes are in. The majority of our students and their instructors are back. The staff who assist students on our campuses are back. Residences are humming with students who, following any and all public health requirements, have travelled from across Alberta and Canada and around the world to be at the U of A. Those researchers and their research teams who were away are back in their labs.
Libraries are busy. Food courts are thriving. Fitness centres are buzzing. Buses and trains deliver people every hour; bikes fill the racks and cars are in the parking lots.
People eating lunch, throwing frisbees, catching-up and making new acquaintances are spread out across the various quads and green spaces that dot our campuses. At Enterprise Square, staff try out the newly upgraded atrium, finding a new favourite spot to take in their morning coffee or tea. Newly arrived first year and second year students follow their upper-year peers who show them the best (and quickest) paths to purposefully make their way from building to building, class to class.
This is what we hope Fall 2021 will look like. Here's how that vision will become a reality:
A Phased Entry to Our Campuses
We'll be taking a phased approach to the reopening of our campuses for Fall 2021. Faculty and staff can expect to be invited back in stages starting in the Summer. Our campuses should fully reopen by January 2022.
When your turn to start on-campus work arrives, your unit/supervisor will reach out to you at least 30 days prior to your scheduled start-date. Student services staff and instructors can expect to be included in the early phases of re-entry.
Students registered for Fall 2021 courses will be welcomed in-person, and as needed for some individuals, remotely, first with scheduled move-in appointments for residences, timed orientation activities, and then with the first day of classes.
What Will Be Open on Campus This Fall?
Public Health Will Still Be Top Priority
Since March 2020, we've learned to keep our distance, we've become experts at handwashing, we've stayed home when we've felt unwell, we've mastered the right way to wear a mask, and we are now taking our shots. Habits like these have kept us safe and regardless of whether or not they are formal requirements come September, will remain part of our community in the Fall and beyond the pandemic.
For Fall 2021, health measures will be in place for those who are learning and working on our campuses. These will include (but are not limited to) strict cleaning and sanitization protocols with a focus on high touch-points, HVAC systems that pass industry standards, and the continuation of our Rapid Response Team to address any cases of COVID-19.
Respect for one another's personal space needs will be expected; however, we anticipate that formal requirements to remain 6 feet apart will be lifted. As a result, physical distancing within classroom settings is not anticipated at this time.
We will be holding off on hosting any large gatherings for the start of the academic year, but you can expect to see smaller group interaction opportunities throughout the semester.
The choice to adopt items like shields for front line points of service will be at the discretion of individual units, and it's anticipated that masking will move from a requirement to an encouraged and welcomed practice.
Adapting to a Hybrid World of Work
The pandemic forced a major shift in how and where we work. As a result, many organizations have begun to explore what long-term hybrid working models may look like; we intend to do the same. Human Resources, Health, Safety and Environment is preparing a formal program to enable staff interested in the flexibility of work from home to explore options. More details will be available in August.
Supporting Students Wherever They Are
Students can expect to be supported when Fall 2021 arrives. Applicable orientation programming will be offered to both first and second year students, as these cohorts will be marking their first year on our campuses. Student services will continue to support students remotely and in person. The new Student Services Centre will also provide our students with a navigation hub for services, to better connect them to supports available to them across our campuses.
Students who are unable to attend in-person classes due to ongoing impacts from the pandemic can also be rest-assured that they will be part of Fall 2021. The Provost's Task Force on Remote Teaching and Learning has developed a series of strategies that, when needed, our community can use to mitigate the challenges of online learning. At the start of July, instructors can expect to receive guidance on how best to implement adjustments for individual students who, due to the pandemic, are unable to attend synchronous in-person lectures, seminars, and/or labs.
Staying Informed
We are all working together to create a safe and appropriate environment for Fall 2021. Doing so means that we must all do our part to stay informed of the latest information available. Updates from the various planning groups will continue to be available throughout the summer. Watch for them by visiting The Quad, reading the weekly COVID-19 information updates, checking out the university's Campus Life webpage, or by following your faculty-specific news.
If you have questions or suggestions about details not yet outlined here, we do want to hear from you. Please reach out to the Fall '21 Readiness Working Group through firstname.lastname@example.com to share them.
Summer 2021 term remains as originally scheduled. Everyone currently working from home will continue to do so until notified otherwise. During the summer, as our spaces slowly re-open, masks and physical distancing will still be required on all U of A campuses until further notice. Find the latest updates from the Public Health Response Team on the U of A's COVID-19 website.


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Everything you need to know about black fungus
Mucormycosis has now been announced as a pestilence in a few Indian states and one Union territory. On Thursday, the public authority had requested that all states announce "black fungus" or "mucormycosis " a plague. A letter from the Health Ministry has requested that states list the uncommon and possibly deadly illness under the Epidemic Diseases Act
Under this demonstration, all states should report all associated or affirmed cases with this contamination, seen in recuperating COVID patients, to the health ministry.
The contamination has been recorded significantly in Gujarat, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar and different states.
The Union Health Ministry said, "All administration, private wellbeing offices, clinical schools to follow rules for finding, screening, and the board of mucormycosis, gave by ICMR and MoHFW."
What causes black fungus?
As per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, US, mucormycosis is genuine parasitic contamination brought about by a gathering of molds called micromycetes.
Mucormycosis cases are being seen among COVID-19 recuperating patients who were controlled steroids to treat side effects, and furthermore among the individuals who are experiencing disease and diabetes.
What are the indications seen in patients contaminated with Black Fungus?
•Abnormal flow of blood from the nose or dark release.
•Nasal blockage.
•Pain in eyes.
•Facial deadness or shivering sensation, trouble in biting or opening the mouth.
•Swelling around the eyes, twofold vision, redness of the eye, loss of vision, trouble in the end eye, failure to open the eye, noticeable quality of the eye.
Who are in high danger for black fungus?
•Those on immunosuppressant or anticancer therapy, and patients with a constant incapacitating disease.
•Patients on high portion steroids as well as a long length of steroids or tocilizumab.
•Severe COVID-19 cases.
•Patients with uncontrolled diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, and diabetics on steroids or tocilizumab.
•Patients on oxygen support or on a ventilator.
How should patients respond on the off chance that they experience any of the above-mentioned symptoms?
•Should NOT self-sedate with steroids, anti-microbials, or antifungal medications.
•Must promptly counsel an ENT specialist or ophthalmologist for their treatment.
•Should take ordinary treatment and circle back to your primary care physician.
•Should stringently control and screen diabetes.