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Stubbs and the team at Ferox did a great job designing and completing the landscaping for the 3 townhouses in Ivanhoe. Very happy with the result. I'd highly recommend Ferox Landscaping to anyone looking for a quality landscaper.David - Ivanhoe
Ferox did the landscaping & bobcat work for my investment property and I'm very happy with the result. Stubbs is a wonderful man and very easy to deal with. I'd highly recommend Ferox to anyone.Kane - Rowville
We had the lawn in the back yard and the lawn and garden in the front yard done by Ferox. It is great, really happy – easy to maintain, they did a fantastic job. Stubbs is extremely friendly, he'd be the first person I'd call if I need any landscaping or bobcat work done.Stuart - Bulleen
Ferox Landscaping levelled out my back yard, built some retaining walls and created a rock garden. Very happy with the end result. They were very patient, gave me some good ideas, took their time and did a good job. They were very flexible, cost effective and professional. I'd highly recommend Ferox Landscaping to anyone looking for a landscaper.Lidya - Wheelers Hill
I use Ferox Landscaping for all my building projects. Stubbs is a very honest man, does a good job and I can count on him – he's reliable. I always recommend him to anyone needing bobcat work or landscaping jobs done.Dean – Owner of Build Wize Builders
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Helen Wong's Tours Offers $1000 Saving
Helen Wong's Tours is offering savings of $1000 per couple on its new "Fascinating India by Train" program for 2017 and 2018.
The savings apply to four departures – November 9 and December 7, 2017, and January 25 and March 29, 2018 – for bookings and deposits made before March 10, 2017.
Including the saving, the 12-day experience from Australia and return is priced from $8190 per person, twin share.
The leading tour specialist has unveiled the luxurious rail journey through India where guests are treated like royalty while taking in the sights and sounds of the sub continent.
The majestic Taj Mahal, the eye-catching pink city of Jaipur, even a tiger safari at Ranthambore are included on a rail adventure aboard the iconic Deccan Odyssey train which spans eight days from bustling Mumbai to capital Delhi.
The Helen Wong's Tours new 12-day "Fascinating India by Train" tour includes return flights from Australia and pre- and post-accommodation and tours, and encompasses a lengthy list of experiences and indulgences.
During the journey travellers will have the chance to:
- Relish secret recipes from the royal kitchens and enjoy a high tea at a royal palace
- Spot elusive tigers on safari at Ranthambore.
- Indulge in retail therapy visiting the colourful and bustling bazaars
- Explore the jewels of ancient India architecture and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- Be treated to one '30–minute SPA therapy" using ancient Indian techniques and skills
- Enjoy a barbecue dinner in a royal courtyard.

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Mexican flag carrier Aeromexico unveiled its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, called "Quetzalcoatl," at the carrier's hangar in the Mexico City International Airport.
Panama City-based Copa Holdings will launch Wingo, a low-cost carrier subsidiary of Copa Airlines Colombia, on Dec. 1. Photo: Rendering of Boeing 737-700 in Wingo livery
Cairo-based EgyptAir has inked a deal to purchase eight new Boeing 737NGs, with first delivery expected in February 2017.
Spanish flag carrier Iberia has detailed plans to roll out a new premium economy cabin across 37 of its long-haul aircraft, starting from summer 2017.
Denver, Colorado-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Frontier Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo, becoming the first US carrier to receive an A320neo with CFM engines.
IATA and global IT provider SITA said the tracking rates of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology could reduce the number of mishandled bags by up to 25% and save the air transport industry over $3 billion by 2022. Photo: Delta Air Lines deploys RFID baggage tracking technology in April 2016
FAA is contending with a backlash from some communities around airports where Performance Based Navigation (PBN) procedures have inadvertently created concentrated areas of increased aircraft noise. Photo: FAA administrator Michael Huerta addresses ATCA Conference and Exposition in National Harbor, Maryland
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Social Workers and Occupational Therapists Shut out of Medicare
Allen-Kelly, Kandie, Charikar, Karl, Impact
The proposal to remove social workers and occupational therapists from the Better Access initiative will reduce treatment options for people with mental health conditions, particularly those on low incomes and those in rural and regional Australia.
In this year's Federal Budget the Government announced that it would remove social workers and occupational therapists from the Better Access to Mental Health Care program (Better Access). No reason has been provided for this decision, which will remove 1,500 skilled mental health professionals from the Medicare subsidised program. Following a large public campaign after the Budget, the Government agreed to put any changes back until April 2011, to allow time for consultation, but so far the decision has not been changed. Many Australians who are unable to afford or unable to access an alternative service provider will not receive support for their diagnosed mental health disorder, while skilled professionals who have spent many years becoming specialists will be unable to provide services.
Since 2006 the Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative (usually shortened to Better Access) has provided people who have a diagnosed mental health issue with a Medicare rebate for allied health professional services, on referral from a GP. Rebates are available for a limited number of services from professionals including clinical and general psychologists, mental health accredited social workers and occupational therapists. They work in a wide range of settings including hospitals, community mental health services, drug and alcohol services and increasingly in private practice.
In 2008 the Government commissioned a wide-ranging review of Better Access, due to report back later this year. The Government announced before the completion of the review that it would remove social workers' and occupational therapists' eligibility to practice under the program from 1 July 2010. This decision was taken with absolutely no consultation with the professionals concerned or their representative bodies: and it raised an outcry from people involved in mental health across Australia.
The campaign was coordinated by the AASW and substantial numbers of social workers contacted their MPs, local newspapers and talkback radio. ACOSS and many member organisations have also offered their support and we will call on you again if required in the coming months. As a result of the campaign, the Government announced a deferral of the measure until 1 April 2011, but has still failed to provide alternative services for many people who would see social workers. Clients of these services have diagnosed mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress. These conditions are often exacerbated by other stress, such as unemployment, physical disability or personal events such as a partner with drug and alcohol issues, a child displaying behavioural issues at school.
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Five Mantras to Nurture Your Creative
I'm going to tell you a secret, that may make most of you click out of this blog on the spot. But I believe in authenticity so here goes:
I don't get that jazzed about Thanksgiving and Christmas as an adult.
When I think about the holidays coming up, all it does is give me low grade anxiety, which will probably continue to get worse the closer they loom.
That said,
I love New Years.
The planner in me is already wondering what my themes for 2019 will be. If we can ignore the diet culture hoard trying to convince us we need a "new us" in the new year, and shaming us for our choices, the New Year is brimming with possibility and wonder.
I'm actually not a huge Resolutioner, but I do always set new intentions and themes for a new year.
One of my big themes in 2018 was to rediscover my inner creative. I knew that adult life had squished her down, and I wanted to get reacquainted.
I talked about this some a couple weeks ago, the process hasn't been as smooth or easy as I expected. My inner creative is demanding and unpredictable. She also just may be upset at me for sidelining her for years.
As a creative, I know how challenging it can be to feed your creativity while not losing yourself in them. I'm going to share a few mantras to reflect on which will help you nurture your relationship with your inner creative.
I think perfectionism is a really common problem for artists and creatives. It's worse than run of the mill perfectionism because we have a vision, and getting a project perfect isn't just about other people thinking it's perfect.
Creative perfectionism is about how close our finished creation or project is to what we envisioned, and how OK we can be creating without knowing the outcomes. It's about learning to show up to create with inspiration, but not letting our vision ruin our reality.
We have to follow our vision but still hold it loosely, and allow for it to grow into something totally unexpected.
Artists and creatives are known for pushing all of the envelopes. But a lot of times, this also requires us to be the oddball and the weirdo, especially when no one else knows what we are going for. I've taken self portraits in public so many times, and it can feel awkward, but I am way more invested in my project than I am what the random cars driving by think of me. Don't let "but it will be weird' or "people will look at me funny" keep you from doing YOU.
I touched on this a couple weeks ago on the Gram. So often we are afraid of putting any boundaries around our inspiration and creativity for fear we will lose it. We get on a roll and don't want to stop until we burn all the way out.
Maybe some people have a lifestyle that accommodates this, but it's definitely not a healthy one for me. Here's the secret, if we are building up our creative life with intention, we can implement internal boundaries even for our Creative.
My boundaries include not bringing my phone upstairs to bed with me, and not spending every moment I'm not working my day job writing and taking photos. I purposely schedule myself other things, like spending time with family and friends, regularly. I also schedule writing time, and try to leave myself outlines and trails to pick up on. I don't have the luxury of blocking out hours a day to write, so I have to get really efficient in the time that I do have, even if it's only a 20 minute block of time.
Think about what boundaries might help you in the care and keeping of your creative. If you would be interested in journaling prompts to guide you through this process, let me know in the comments!
This has been a hard one for me from both sides. I grew up thinking that my art would be what eventually supported me, and put a lot of energy into building a photography business. Except, it never took off. It never took off because booking clients I didn't already know was really scary, and turned a spotlight on my social anxiety. I paid for decent gear with some weddings and portrait sessions, but this has always been a side gig.
The worst part was how I started feeling when I focused on monetizing my photography. It wasn't fun anymore. The thing I loved, that actually gave me ways to connect with others meaningfully and provide them value, was stressing me out.
Hear me loud and clear: Your art doesn't have to bring in money to be worthy
If you find a way to do what you love for money, and keep loving it that's fantastic, but if not, that's OK.
Ironically now I'm putting together a photography experience that I think will be incredibly valuable. But I have done so much personal work to be able to approach this with consistency and also release my expectations of it. I can look at the potential for the idea and get excited, without attaching that to a whole bunch of financial outcomes. If it gets big, great! If it doesn't, I'm still doing what I love, and I have a stable day job which pays my mortgage.
Here's where it gets really individual.
Only you know what feeds your creative.
For me it's everything from the changing leaves on my drive to work, to smooth jazz while I cook dinner. I purposely follow a lot of art and photography pages on social media, and read a lot of books as well. I want to immerse myself in enriching content, so when it comes time for me to create, I have wells of inspiration to draw on.
Spend some time thinking and writing about what moves you and inspires you. Again, if you'd be interested in more specific writing prompts to guide you through learning to set boundaries for and nurture you inner Creative, let me know in the comments!
Have you developed any creative mantras? I want to hear them!
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Megan is a writer and creator from Wallingford, CT. She is passionate about empowering women to step into the full power and identity they were created to embrace and claim.
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Chevrolet Bolt EV Launch
Chevrolet set out on a goal to bring electric cars to the masses. For the launch, we created a floor mat to sit under the Bolt EV that visualized the 360° technology that supports the autonomous vehicle. Then to encourage awareness from consumers we created Chevy branded EV charging stations in Detroit.
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Press event floor mat to show autonomous sensors: radar, lidar and camera
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Electric vehicle charging station in Detroit
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Thursday January 23, 2014 - 7 PM
Aboriginal Film Night
Zacharias Kunuk's: The Journals of Knud Rasmussen OISE-7th Floor Peace Lounge
Friday & Saturday January 17 & 18, 2014 - 5 PM
Jackman Humanities Institute - Speech Acts and Joyous Utterances: The Language of Cermony Translating, Teaching, Learning and Living Indigenous Tribalographies
The Jackman Humanities Institute together with the Centre for Aboriginal Initiatives and the Aboriginal Studies Program, present the second event in the series, Speech Acts and Joyous Utterances: Translating, Teaching, Learning and Living Indigenous Tribalographies. The Language of Ceremony.
Keynote address by LeAnne Howe and workshops and readings by Brenda Wastasecoot and Gloria Oshkabewisens-McGregor.


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In this interview, Rajkumar Hirani talks about 3 Idiots and working with Aamir Khan, the maverick. He talks about marketing the movie, feedback to the promos and his expectations. He also talks about importance of Sharman, Madhavan, Kareena and others in the film
3 Idiots (more photos, videos, songs)
Mr. Hirani, the term idiot has now become a vogue?
The title 3 Idiots was part of the script and it came from all of us but after everyone read the script then they thought that the meaning of idiot is not the same as they had thought out to be. They realized that it has a different meaning to it. Now we have started saying that these idiots are probably the sanest people around.
Have you been using the term idiot more often?
Not yet, I am playing it safe. The promos are out and am waiting for the movie to release and then people will have a clear and a better idea as to what an idiot actually means. And thereafter I will proudly say to the world that I am an idiot. I am already saying it but after the release of the film, I will proudly be saying it and I am sure people will agree.
Apart from the promo that has been well received by the audience, one interesting thing also being that the marketing strategy of the film too has been designed in such a way that its grabs maximum attention, please tell us more.
Yes, the chairs are part of the promotional campaign and we had put them in the film including the drums that you see in the posters. But the game, which Aamir is playing with the whole nation currently, has surprised all of us. At the press conference where we all were scheduled to meet, Aamir′s disappearance all of a sudden took us by surprise. I don′t think we needed such a game when we were inching towards the date of the release of the film. I think there is already enough hype about the film. I think at this point of time Aamir should have been here giving interviews for the promotion of his film. He has vanished and is playing a personal game with all of us.
Ok, did you have even the slightest inclination that Sachin will give a clue about his whereabouts?
I don′t think even Sachin knew about this. Sachin was just watching the film that we had arranged for him and I think it was just a letter that was given to him, which he was only to read out. Sachin did it because he is a dear friend of Aamir. But I can assure you that even Sachin had no clue that Aamir would be playing such a sort of game.
Do you think that Aamir Khan always does it right with the marketing strategy of a film?
I certainly think that he always comes up with innovative ideas and that too all the time. It creates so much of curiosity and generates so much of publicity that it′s unimaginable. Just to cite an example Ghajini had the biggest opening ever and I think Three Idiots will beat that.
Mr. Hirani does Aamir actually ghost direct his films?
See, I have a question to ask all these people. If a person has to direct, then why does he needs to ghost direct. He is a producer so he has this privilege to direct any film; Aamir has also directed a film for himself. There is no reason for Aamir Khan to ghost direct. Well, there are certain stories that get stuck in people′s minds and then it becomes really difficult to erase them. In fact I also had heard similar stories before and to be very honest I too was worried after I had read such stories. But it was only after a day or two that I was pleasantly surprised that there is no interference from him at all. Dedication is interpreted as interference. If somebody is dedicated towards his work and he has suggestions and as a director then it′s my duty to accept suggestions. I am supposed to take the best from everyone. If I don′t rehearse with Boman Irani before the release of film then he will kill me. Actually it′s all about getting comfortable with a role. I think this was the easiest shoot I ever had.
What is the best thing that you have heard about the promos of Three Idiots?
The best thing that I have probably heard is about the chemistry, the three characters are having with each other. It′s coming across rather well and people are feeling that it′s the mainstay of the film.
Did you have a chat with all your three stars before the shooting of the film began?
You know the biggest joke was that I heard this from people that I am the most idiotic director. I tell the heroine of the film to gain weight and heroes to lose weight. I think an actor′s job profile only says that you are supposed to play a character that you are given. A man becomes a woman in some roles and then some times he has to enact a village boy or then it could be urban guy and so on so forth. It′s not a thumb rule that old guys cannot play young character or vice versa. It′s finally a matter of body language and you do things to yourself. When you dress up then it′s a whole body language that′s speaking out. There are various things in the armory of an actor; things that can make him look the character.
Do you think that Sharman and Madhavan will be sidelined in the film considering the fact that it′s Aamir Khan who always hogs away with all the limelight?
It′s not a battle sort of a think between actors; everyone is supposed to have a role. Everyone has gone through the script and he or she knows pretty well as to what they are doing. As a director my job is to ensure that everyone performs his job to the best of his or her abilities. It′s not a question of someone getting extra lines, if a film does not works then nothing works. Our prime job is to make the film work; I don′t think anyone was trying to outdo others. Once you see the film then you will realize that it′s not only Madhavan, Sharman and Aamir who are the three idiots, the film in equal measure belongs to Boman, Kareena, Mona Singh, all of them have done a phenomenal job and after you have seen the film you will say this that all the actors in the film have done excellent job.
Thanks a lot.
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For my birthday, my brother managed to scrounge tickets to Springsteen on Broadway, Bruce Springsteen's one-man show at the Kerr Theatre in New York City. The show is a statement on Springsteen's life's work, encapsulating the career of a man famous for marathon-length stadium concerts, but in just two hours, for a hushed theater. Springsteen is a larger-than-life figure, and the performance offers a surprisingly moving and up-close perspective on his complexities and creativity.
The production employed a skeleton crew of a guitar and piano in addition to Springsteen himself. Besides his wife, who appeared to sing harmony on two songs, it was a solo affair. Skipping a grand entrance, Springsteen strolled onto the stage with a guitar, and made his way to the microphone. He began by simply telling stories, relating his childhood in New Jersey where his family lived in a cold-water flat next door to a Catholic church. Recounting his earliest memories of tossing rice to newlyweds from his front steps, he spoke of struggling to bond with his father and watching Elvis Presley on television for the first time, then begging his mother to buy him a guitar. Throughout these episodic recollections, he plucked at his instrument, creating a meditative drone that morphed into full songs at the cornerstones of each tale.
This song-and-story format continued throughout the show, progressing into his early years as a musician on the New Jersey boardwalk circuit, his breakthrough and fame, and his struggles with depression. Springsteen incorporated slower, moodier numbers from his catalog, rather than career highlights, and by weaving the music through his narrative, breathed new meaning into his compositions to match the show's solemn atmosphere. His family's history of mental illness gave "My Father's House" a deeper significance, and the normally exuberant "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" served as a quiet tribute to Clarence Clemons, Springsteen's bandmate and close friend who died in 2011.
Springsteen also fiddled with arrangements and tempos, revealing new depths and intentions behind more familiar songs. His compositions have been beamed skywards by radio antennas and stadium crowds for decades, so it was eye-opening – and refreshing – to watch him carry them down to earth, and reclaim them as his own. At no point was this more apparent than when he began playing his biggest hit, "Dancing in the Dark." The audience, buoyed by a more up-tempo number, began to clap along, before Springsteen stopped and leaned into the mic, "I think I've got it from here," he assured us. A jukebox musical this was not.
Looking around, I guessed that many audience members had boxes of his bootlegs stuffed into their closets, while others seemed to have no more than a passing familiarity. But by the end of the performance, everyone knew the man on stage – and his life's work – in a profoundly intimate way. Springsteen has released a half-dozen collection albums, performed thousands of concerts, and written a critically-acclaimed autobiography, but this is the most definitive, and human, representation of his life in music.
And it's quite a life. To a general audience, Springsteen may conjure a one-dimensional image of blue jeans and stars-and-stripes bandanas. In reality, his contradictions define him. Early in the show, he characterized his working-class image as a shtick he uses to emulate his father, and confessed he has never set foot in a factory. Conservative politicians continue to blast "Born in the USA" at nationalist-themed rallies without realizing that the lyrics recount the bitter experiences of a Vietnam veteran. And the definitively pro-labor entertainer drew the ire of the New York Police Department's labor union after writing "American Skin (41 Shots)" – a song that condemned the fatal, 1999 Bronx police shooting of Amadou Diallo, an unarmed, 23-year-old immigrant of color.
At 68, Springsteen is still very active creatively, releasing new material and touring consistently. He is at an interesting juncture, one where he has the ability to tell his life story exactly the way he wants it to be told. Walking out of the theater, I realized that story is more complicated than the one I internalized growing up in New Jersey, where "Bruce Springsteen" usually meant the loud soundtrack to my uncle's morning commute. The performance underscored that Springsteen's story is richer and deeper, invoking an old saying from Sophocles: "One must wait until the evening to see how splendid the day has been." For my brother and me, Springsteen on Broadway captured a musical icon in the early strains of his evening light, contradictions and all, and stitched his story, his songs, and his struggles into the fabric of a more complex American legend.


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In this line our aim is to help our customers to stay always ahead of the trends.


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Meet Chip
Meet Chip! The money app which is going viral across the UK!
Chip makes saving money easy. It works out what you can afford to save and stashes your money away for you. With just a few small saves each week you can save up for that dream holiday, the car you've always wanted or even just keep it for a rainy day. 👏
Chip is already changing the way tens of thousands of people are living their lives.
How does it work?
Chip's advanced AI works out what you can afford to put away without it having an impact on your lifestyle. By analysing your current account, Chip can adjust the amount it stashes away for you based on your spending behaviour. Pretty neat right? 😎
Why do we want to help?
At Chip, we want our savers to live their best life. Our aim is to help more people spend their money on the things that really matter to them.
Whatever your goal, whether it's the perfect wedding, a night out with friends or to get out of your overdraft, Chip can help you to achieve it.
Helping people afford the things they really want and hearing about their life-changing experiences is one of the perks of the job...
Meet Liv...
She's 27. A part-time nanny and Yoga instructor.
Liv got Chip last year to save up for a holiday to Asia with her boyfriend.
Not only did she reach her goal, she had such a good time that she got in touch to say thanks. She even sent us some super cute snaps from her hols.


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Ok, just a tad dramatic.. But some things just call for it!
These darlings are more difficult to source these days, as a new generation also finds them beguiling.. & why wouldn't they?! Many I find are shipped off to 'new' custodians equally entranced by their loveliness. That's ok, we are each only a 'custodian' of what crosses our path & there's a special joy in sharing it on with another soul that understands & appreciates it's beauty. So, I shall retreat into my romantic notion, of gorgeous layers of prettiness – with a flip of my skirt (petticoat!!), turn on my heel and…….


text: Every year I look forward to spending a day decorating my porch for the fall. I love all the colors and textures of fall plants, pumpkins, and produce and like to incorporate as much as I can. Just like I discussed in my fall living room tour, I collect many of the items I use throughout the year and save them for the fall, and I also have staple pieces that I use every year. The distressed pair of baskets that I put the mums in were scooped up at a garage sale for a couple of dollars. They aren't in the best shape, but I like having the matching baskets on each side, and they work perfect as an outdoor planter! I also got the large wreath on my front door at a garage sale, again for just $1! It's the perfect size and really brings together all the different autumn colors I have around the front porch. Every year I always have cornstalks attached to the white pillars, planters on the front steps, and my barnwood side on the left side of the porch. I got the large barnwood "fall" sign last summer during a trip to Nashville. It was outside of Imogene and Willie's, where they just happened to be selling some store displays that day. I painted "fall" on the front side and "joy" on the back so that I can just flip it for my Christmas porch! Home Depot and Lowe's both have a good selection of mums, kale and cabbage plants, ornamental grasses, and corn stalks starting around September. This year I got pretty much all my plants and my cornstalks at Home Depot. I got many of my pumpkins at the farmer's market and the Hillenmeyer flower shop (in front of the Fresh Market in Landsdowne)- they have an AMAZING selection and I got my cornstalks there too last year. Trader Joe's also sells these unique looking pumpkins (they call them Cinderella pumpkins), or you can usually find them at a local farm or orchard. I love coming home to a burst of fall at my front door everyday- enjoy my fall porch tour!


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In The Wonderful World of Voice Over
While it's not a huge part of Steve's everyday life, voice over has been a growing part of his reality ever since his wife, Michelle Sundholm became a voice talent. Along with his wife, Steve has had the chance to record the incredible voices of Melissa Disney (Gone in 60 Seconds Trailer, The Simpsons, Emmy's and Oscars) and Oscar-Winning actor Forest Whitaker. You can listen to some of that work to the left.


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Here are the comics I ordered this week from Zeus Comics.
INVINCIBLE, VOL. 10: WHO'S THE BOSS by Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley (Image Comics). I've said this before, but INVINCIBLE is my favorite super hero comic. Actually, nowadays, it may be the only super hero comic I read -- unless you count UMBRELLA ACADEMY. Kirkman's work is always enjoyable. I love how he sets up future storylines and slowly builds the plot over several issues. I love how his characters truly talk to each other. They work stuff out. They have mature, sensible conversations. Read most comic books (mine included) and the interactions sound like bad community theater. "Stop that!" "I will not!" "You better or you'll be sorry." "You're acting like Dad." "How could you say such a thing!" Ugh. In contrast, Kirkman's dialogue is patient and intelligent -- note the beautiful scene between Mark and Eve during their first real date.
PLUTO: URASAWA X TEZUKA, VOL. 3 by Naoki Urasawa (VIZ Media). Between PLUTO and MONSTER (I'm on vol. 6 right now), I absolutely love Naoki Urasawa. This guy can tell a story. Every chapter is a seminar on how take your reader by the throat. I'd consider Urasawa a perfect recommendation for people who swear they don't like manga. And yes, 20TH CENTURY BOYS is next on my reading list.


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By Dr. Mercola Nearly 60 percent of Americans drink coffee, and for many the habit is a daily one.1 Coffee drinking has long been viewed as more of a vice or a crutch to get a quick energy boost to … Continue reading
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After months of waiting, Marvel has finally dropped the first trailer for Avengers: Infinity War. This film is the culmination of 10 years' worth of interconnected filmmaking and the gravity of that is felt right from the opening frame, as we hear Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury recite his speech from 2012's The Avengers. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is known for not taking itself overly serious but this is easily the darkest trailer Marvel Studios has ever produced, as we see Earth's mightiest heroes come together to fight an unprecedented threat: Thanos.
The main focus here is on Thanos' arrival on Earth but even though there is quite a bit of footage here, the trailer does a good job of not giving away too much. We see Thanos briefly fight a few of the Avengers and the return of some faces we haven't seen for awhile, but not much in the way of spoilers (thankfully). Still, if you're anything like us, you'll want to watch this thing over and over again to catch every last detail. We've dug through the footage, highlighting the most noteworthy things, so read on for our trailer breakdown and reactions.
Tony In Mourning?
"There was an idea…" The trailer opens with Nick Fury's memorable pep talk from the first Avengers movie that helped bring the team together in the first place. Unfortunately, it looks like Earth's mightiest heroes are going to need more than another rousing speech delivered by Sam Jackson (who may or may not appear in the final film) to get through this next challenge, as we see Earth in flames in the background as a beat-up looking Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) strikes a mournful pose. It's hard to tell whether this is actually happening or just another one of Tony's visions but with Thanos officially making his arrival on Earth, things really aren't looking good for the Avengers either way.
Hulk's Crash Landing
Tony takes over the next line in the speech, "to bring together a group of remarkable people," as we transition to a shot of Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) laying in a pile of rubble. And who should discover the brilliant scientist but Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Wong (Benedict Wong). Presumably, this is Hulk's return to Earth, as Banner has clearly fallen from the sky judging by the giant hole in the ceiling. Last we saw him, Banner was aboard with Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and the remaining citizens of Asgard, so it's unclear how or why his return to Earth is this messy, but it's a nice callback to Hulk's infamous plummet from the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier in the first Avengers movie.
"Something More"
Paul Bettany's Vision takes over the next line: "to see if we could become something more," which is fitting since he's looking a whole lot different than the last time we saw him. It appears that Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch is still pursuing a romantic relationship with her Avengers teammate, which is no doubt rendered a bit easier now that Vision has found a way to take on a human appearance. It's unclear if this is just a projection of the glowing Mind Gem on his forehead or if Vision received some sort of advanced skin graft. Whatever the case, it's hard not to feel a pang of sadness for these two lovers considering what we see happen to Vision later in the trailer …
Thor Returns
The next line — "So when they needed us, we could fight the battles …" — is given to Thor, who appears to be aboard Star-Lord's ship the Milano. We're guessing this scene is from a bit later in the movie, as it looks like the God of Thunder is looking out at an Earth under siege from the ship's windows. With Thanos laying waste to the planet, the timely arrival of Thor and the Guardians of the Galaxy probably couldn't come at a better time, but will they be enough to help turn the tide against the Mad Titan?
Black Widow and Hulk Reunion!
"That they never could." Natasha Romanov (Scarlett Johansson) finishes off Fury's speech and even though the trailer is setting quite the somber tone in its early moments, we see Black Widow sporting a smile here. And with good reason, as it looks like she's finally reunited with her flame Bruce Banner, who of course has been MIA for the last few years. There are a couple of notable details in this scene. Firstly, we see Bruce standing beside a broken off arm piece from Iron Man's Hulkbuster armor. Later in the trailer, we see the Hulkbuster in action, which means that this scene most likely comes after.
We can only imagine what happened to the armor but it looks like the fight didn't go so well if there are pieces of it scattered around Wakanda. Speaking of Wakanda, this is the first of many times we see Black Panther's homeland in the trailer, which indicates that the location will figure heavily into the film (fitting given that Black Panther will be the final Marvel movie released prior to Infinity War). Finally, Black Widow has changed her hair color from red to blonde, most likely because she's had to go into hiding following the events of Captain America: Civil War.
177A Bleeker Street
Tony Stark meets up with Bruce Banner, Wong, and Doctor Strange at the Sorcerer Supreme's residence of 177A Bleeker Street. The massive hole in the staircase behind them indicates that the Hulk crashlanded directly into Strange's pad, which is either incredibly lucky or deliberate on someone's part. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the group will get much time to catch-up before Thanos' arrival, which judging by the screaming masses running through the streets outside (as well as Josh Brolin's voiceover), is happening at the same time.
Peter Parker Spots Thanos' Sky Portal
New York really can't catch a break, can it? The city seems to be the first stop on Thanos' world domination tour, as Peter Parker (Tom Holland) spots the Mad Titan's sky portal (assuming that's what it is) hovering over the city skyline. Something tells us Peter isn't going to be staying on that school bus very long …
Is That You Ned?
The next shot offers a direct look at Peter looking up at Thanos' portal device and though it's hard to know for sure, it looks like his best buddy Ned (Jacob Batalon) is sitting right behind him. Hopefully, this means we'll get a few choice Ned lines before Peter leaves him behind to go help save the world!
This is Looking Bad, Guys…
Peter Parker isn't the only Avenger looking at Thanos' portal in awe, as we get a continuation of the previous scene involving Tony Stark, Bruce Banner, Doctor Strange, and Wong. The foursome look distressed to say the least, with Strange and Wong already in battle poses and Bruce kind of just being his usual neurotic self. Tony certainly looks the most disturbed of the group, going so far as to remove his sunglasses in astonishment. Interestingly, the city streets are already strewn with rubble and it's unclear if this is because Thanos has already started his attack or if it can just be attributed to the mass panic that is no doubt gripping the populace.
Loki And The Tesseract
The implications of the next scene are pretty big, to say the least. We see a figure stepping carefully over a floor littered with dead bodies, only to find out it's none other than Loki, who is holding out the Tesseract with a look of fear in his eyes. Our best guess is that this scene is from early on in the film, as we know that Thor and Loki encounter Thanos in the post-credits scene from Thor: Ragnarok.
Presumably, this encounter ends with Thor being beaten and left for dead in space (which is how he ends up meeting the Guardians of the Galaxy) while Loki, ever the survivor, realizes he's no match for Thanos and hands over the Tesseract, which of course is actually one of the Space Infinity Stone. As we know, Loki and Thanos have history together, as the God of Mischief was tasked with taking over Earth for the Mad Titan but failed. It's hard to see Thanos forgiving that kind of failure so easily, meaning that Loki's act of appeasement may not be enough to save him from the Mad Titan's wrath.
Thanos In The Flesh
Here's our first good look at what Josh Brolin's Thanos will look like in Infinity War. Notably, he's lost the gold crown we saw him wearing back in the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie and is wearing a sleeveless battle vest. It looks like this scene takes place some time into Thanos' siege, as he teleports himself to what appears to be Wakanda judging by the color scheme of the environment in the background.
Spidey In Action
The trailer's first action sequence belongs to Spider-Man, who is sporting a much different suit than the last time we saw him. This looks to be Stark Industries' "Iron Spider" prototype with quite a bit of tech onboard, including armor plating and glowing eyes that look quite reminiscent of the ones on Iron Man's suits. This looks to be a continuation of the previous scene with Peter Parker, as he's suited up and is now trying to take down Thanos' portal before anything can get through.
Thor Having A Bad Day, Continued
Apparently, there are going to be a number of scenes involving Avengers trying to destroy massive circular devices, as we see Thor trying to dismantle some other threatening-looking structure. No clue where this scene fits into the movie's timeline but we're wishing the God of Thunder the best of luck in accomplishing whatever heroic thing he's trying to do here!
The Black Order
A group of ruthless aliens working for Thanos, the Black Order is sure to figure heavily into the plot of Infinity War, but we don't actually see that much of them in the trailer. That being said, there is this quick shot of a female (?) member of the order tossing some sort of trident at someone. We're not quite sure who that someone is but it looks like it could be Black Panther or Captain America. Speaking of Cap …
Cap's Back!
Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) lists a number of recommendations in voiceover but ends off with "and get this man a shield," setting the stage for Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) to step out of the shadows. Captain America looks quite a bit different from the last time we saw him, having grown a beard in his time away. We're not quite sure how important reuniting Cap with his shield is in the grand scheme of everything else that's happening in this movie, but it probably won't hurt to have him tossing it around again.
Here's the Hulkbuster shot we were referring to earlier, with Tony taking his massive set of armor for a spin in and around Wakanda. We're going to go ahead and assume that this time out, he's not using it to fight the Hulk but rather Thanos and the Black Order. Judging by that aforementioned missing arm, we're guessing it probably doesn't go very well.
Wakanda just keeps on getting hit, as we see a quick cut of a strange obelisk falling from the sky and plunging into the ground. Clearly, these structures are an important part of Thanos' plan but what they actually do remains to be seen. Perhaps he will use them to terraform the Earth? We'll just have to wait to find out.
Eww, Who Are These Jerks?
No invasion of Earth would be complete without an army of alien henchmen, and it looks like the Avengers will have their hands full with a whole mess of them. Notably, we see Black Panther engaged in battle with an especially ugly adversary, a four-armed alien creature that looks like it means business. We're not quite sure specifically what this creature is but it looks like it could be part of the Chitauri who attacked New York back in The Avengers. Hopefully, Infinity War does something a little bit more interesting with its disposable enemies, as even though the Battle of New York was pretty thrilling to watch, the Chitauri made for pretty lame enemies overall.
Spidey Getting Crushed
Here's one of the trailer's most shocking moments, as we see Thanos slam Spider-Man to the ground. It would appear that the Iron Spider armor is no match for the Mad Titan. It's safe to assume that Spidey will be alright in the end, but it's clear that (much like his fellow Avengers) he'll be taking a beating in this film.
Vision Gets Stomped
As bad as things look for Spider-Man, they're significantly worse for Vision who, as many expected, has to deal with Thanos trying to take the Mind Stone. We see Vision on the ground while Thanos attempts to pry the Infinity Stone from his head. Given that the stone is the source of Vision's power and essentially his soul, he'd probably die without it. That being said, we have to assume there's a bit more going on here than Vision being killed by Thanos, as that's a pretty big spoiler to put in the film's very first trailer.
We know that Thanos is hunting down the Infinity Stones but there's no guarantee that he'll get all six of them. Then again, it's clear that the Mad Titan is enjoying himself, quipping that "Fun isn't something one considers when balancing the universe .. but this does put a smile on my face." Is Vision doomed? Probably, but we won't count him out until we see Thanos actually rip that stone off his head.
The Infinity Gauntlet
Finally, a clear shot of Thanos wearing the Infinity Gauntlet! We see him inserting the Space Stone (Tesseract) into the device, followed by a continuation of his previous teleportation scene where the Mad Titan holds up the Gauntlet, displaying the Space and Power Stone (the orb from Guardians of the Galaxy). And we don't have to wait long to see him in action …
Iron Man Goes Down
Continuing from the previous shot, we see Thanos form the Infinity Gauntlet into a fist and land a mean right hook on Iron Man, who immediately hits the dirt. If Thanos can do that much damage with just a couple of Infinity Stones, we shudder to think what will happen if he manages to acquire all six!
Bucky Joins The Fight
We next see the Winter Soldier himself, Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), fighting alongside a group of Wakandan warriors, assault rifle in hand. With Steve Rogers back in the mix, it makes sense that Bucky would return to the fight as well but we don't actually know the timeline of events here. We know that Bucky chose to be put back into cryogenic sleep at the end of Civil War but since he's technically been in Wakanda this whole time, is there a chance that he's dethawed during the events of Black Panther? Or will we have to wait until Infinity War to see the Winter Soldier return to duty? Either way, it's good to see him fighting alongside the good guys again.
Falcon Time
Bucky isn't the only Captain America ally joining the fight in Wakanda, as we also see Anthony Mackie's Falcon flying overhead, raining down fire on enemies below. We also get a much better sense of the scale of the battle taking place, with hundreds of Wakandan warriors battling the Black Order.
Group Shot
Falcon's reveal leads into arguably the best shot in the trailer, as we see Captain America leading his team into battle. Joining him are Winter Soldier, Black Widow, Okoye, and Black Panther, as well as War Machine, Hulk, and Falcon in the background. Clearly, a large contingent of Avengers participate in the Battle for Wakanda, but it's still only a small number of the total heroes present in this film. The likes of Ant-Man, the Wasp, and Hawkeye are nowhere in sight and the Guardians of the Galaxy are noticeably absent, which suggests that the film is going to follow several groups of characters at a time in order to better take advantage of its huge cast.
Also, War Machine's presence here would seem to indicate that he's recovered fully from the injuries he sustained during Civil War. Hooray!
"Who The Hell Are You Guys?"
Last but not least, the Guardians of the Galaxy are all present and accounted for in the trailer's final shot, as Marvel's cosmic franchises collide with Thor meeting Star-Lord and co. The Infinity War trailer as a whole presents a bleak picture for the Avengers but the return of the original movie's triumphant score at the end pairs well with the arrival of the Guardians, who we're guessing will show up on Earth late in the game right when things look the bleakest. Strap in, A-holes. It's going to be quite a ride!


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As much as I hate to say it, art and design clients procrastinate just like artists. Of course this doesn't apply to every client you meet with, but I say this to prompt artists considering freelancing or selling commissioned work to clients. First, it's good to know that there are different kinds of procrastination.
The initial procrastination is called design procrastination. This is when your client knows the name of what they want; a logo, painting, banner, etc. but the client can't translate words into pictures as easily. This is what can make the initial designing stage frustrating for both sides but this is natural! This is when both sides are trying to understand what the other side is envisioning. We sketch, choose colors, and look at similar styles to try to pinpoint what will make both sides happy.
REMEMBER! No one is entering this business relationship to hurt the other person. No one is hoping to cheat you or slander you. Some love to get work for a lower price but that has nothing to do with you as an artist. Let Hobby Lobby handle the 60% off deals because that is unrealistic for the amount of work and material expended to make personal commissions. Not even Amazon has a fast delivery time without a high price on shipping. Which clearly leads us into the dreaded payment procrastination.
This one can be a bit tricky and if you are an empathetic business owner, you understand that business is nothing more than person to person interaction. This means always looking for the win:win. AKA the client is just as happy as you. If you charge higher rates, it is less likely to receive a full payment all at once. I used to hear, "If people could pay for their groceries all at once, they can do that for this work." Not everyone buys furniture, cars, or houses in a single payment. So realize both, that we are already used to multiple payments for a single purchase and it is more helpful for building long lasting relationships.
The last procrastination which is excruciating pain for the creative, is waiting for the 'okay' from the client, clients team, husband and kids. Disclaimer: Please don't think I am whining or complaining here, just giving a perspective on my creative energy in this process. After sending the final design via email, you expect in 30 minutes, I will have the go ahead to start. So just as this idea has fallen into place, I must sit and wait in the anticipation. When engulfed by those creative flows, it is easy to forget your client has their own life! They may be in meetings, taking their kids to soccer practice, or something better than answering your email right now. AND THAT'S FINE. After about 3 hours of waiting, I realize their is nothing to wait on and this final procrastination subsides.


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Clarifying Texas Spoliation Law
As the year comes to a close and a new year begins, we look back on the new statutes and case law that have affected the insurance industry. One such case is Brookshire Brothers v. Aldridge, a case involving spoliation, which the Texas Supreme Court decided on July 3, 2014. Spoliation is the intentional, reckless, or negligent withholding, hiding, altering, or destroying of evidence relevant to a legal proceeding. The Court explained that it granted review to the Brookshire Brothers case to bring much-needed clarity to the state's spoliation jurisprudence.
On September 2, 2004, Jerry Aldridge slipped on a liquid substance and fell near a display table at a Brookshire Brothers grocery store in Jacksonville, Texas. Aldridge notified employees of the substance and his fall, but did not tell the store he was injured. Shortly after leaving the store, Aldridge's pain increased and he went to an emergency room. Five days later Aldridge returned to the store to report his injuries and Brookshire Brothers prepared an incident report. The report stated that Aldridge slipped on grease that leaked out of a container where rotisserie chickens were cooked and packaged, which was located about fifteen feet from the area of the fall. The fall was captured by a surveillance camera, but the floor was obscured by a display table. Brookshire Brothers' vice president of human resources and risk management decided to retain and copy eight minutes of video, starting just before Aldridge entered the store and concluding shortly after his fall. The camera automatically recorded over the footage of the day of the fall by early October.
Brookshire Brothers initially paid Aldridge's medical expenses, but eventually stopped when it was determined Brookshire Brothers was going to deny responsibility. Aldridge sued Brookshire Brothers under a premises-liability theory. In August 2005, Aldridge's attorney sent a request for approximately two-and-a-half hours of additional footage from the store cameras, but Brookshire Brothers was unable to comply with the request as the footage had been recorded over.
At trial, the court allowed the jury to hear evidence bearing on whether Brookshire Brothers spoliated the video. The court submitted an instruction to the jury allowing them to consider that the missing evidence would have been unfavorable to Brookshire Brothers. The jury determined that Brookshire Brothers' negligence proximately caused Aldridge's fall and awarded $1,063,664.99 in damages. The court of appeals affirmed the trial court's judgment.
The Texas Supreme Court determined that a spoliation analysis involves a two-step judicial process: (1) the trial court must determine, as a question of law, whether a party spoliated evidence, and (2) if spoliation occurred, the court must assess an appropriate remedy. Spoliation can only be found if a party had a duty to reasonably preserve evidence and the party intentionally or negligently breached that duty. Upon a finding of spoliation, a trial court has broad discretion to impose a remedy, but the remedy must be proportionate. Some remedies include an award of attorney's fees, dismissal of the lawsuit, or the harsh remedy of a spoliation instruction, but the instruction is warranted only when the trial court finds that the spoliating party acted with the specific intent of concealing discoverable evidence. Spoliation findings and their related sanctions are to be determined outside the presence of the jury.
The Court determined that there was no evidence that Brookshire Brothers saved the amount of footage that it did in a purposeful effort to conceal relevant evidence and therefore the trial court abused its discretion by issuing the spoliation instruction. The Court reversed the court of appeals' judgment and remanded the case to the trial court for a new trial.
While this decision not only clarifies spoliation under Texas law, it also limits trial judges' ability to issue spoliation instructions. The Court explained that the instruction often ends litigation because it is too difficult a hurdle for the spoliator to overcome. This shift will help focus cases on the merits of the lawsuit, rather than any improper conduct that was allegedly committed by one of the parties during the course of the litigation process.
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Happy June, ya'll! So excited for this month! June is a huge birthday month for my side of the family and it starts… today! Today is my uncle and niece's birthday-happy birthday you two! My mom and brother will celebrate their birthdays later in the month. I'm also sooososo excited that Charlie and I are headed to the beach with our families in two and a half weeks! We're spending one week at the beach with my family (I'll get to celebrate my mom and brother's birthdays with them!) and then headed straight to the next beach with Charlie's family! We didn't get to the beach at all last summer, so I'm looking forward to 2 straight weeks of sun and sand! But even better, I'm overjoyed by all of the time that we'll be spending with our families. I've been missin' them somethin' awful lately! June's gonna be a great month! So, let's kick it off with a little May roundup!
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I'm not the fittest person alive and I'm not an expert by any means, but I am very enthusiastic about being active (have been for years). Since I've been feeling a lot better lately, I spent a lot of time in May getting back into my workout routine. Definitely not easy to do after 5 months off from the gym (yes… five…), but I have a summer bod to work on so that's all the more motivation… especially considering it's kind of last minute, hahaha! 😛 So, I thought I would share the workouts and exercises that I've been loving this month for the May roundup.
1. The elliptical (if I must do cardio… ugh)
I really don't like cardio. I'll just be honest. But sometimes ya gotta suck it up and do it. I'll also be honest and tell you that I haven't done a lot of cardio this month… I'm still kind of puny so it doesn't take much at all to get my heart rate up. But when I do do cardio, the elliptical has been my first choice lately.
2. Legs: Circuit training
I know some people are skeptical of workout DVDs, but knock it till you try it. I've been a long time fan of Jillian Michaels, and her workouts honestly kick my butt harder than the gym does. She's absolutely ridiculous (in a good way) and it's hell (in a good way), but that's what you need if you're wanting to see changes! Her "Killer" series is one of my all time faves.
Jillian Michaels: Killer Buns & Thighs
3. Arms and back: Circuit training
Seriously, don't underestimate the power of a good living room workout. I've (clearly) been loving/needing the guidance and motivation from Jillian Michaels while I get back into my routine.
Jillian Michaels: Killer Arms & Back
4. Abs: (you guessed it) Circuit training
As I mentioned, I don't really love cardio, so you're probably wondering why I'm so into circuit training. The thing about circuit training is that it's a good way to get your heart rate up with super short cardio intervals instead of spending 45 minutes on the treadmill until you feel like you're gargling your heart. BUT, I also mentioned that it takes little to nothing to get my heart rate up these days, so I've actually only been doing the cardio warm up on the DVDs and sitting out the intervals between circuits. Just a little tip in case your heart rate can't handle the Jillian Michaels insanity either.
I've mostly been doing these DVDs all month, so it's time to switch it up some and do a little strength training in the gym or some zumba and pilates, but I also love trying new forms of exercise! So if you have any super fun or exciting workouts that you like to do, let me know what they are-I'd love to try them! Thanks for reading everyone! Hope your month gets off to a great start!


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Kozhikode, INDIA
Population: 600,000
Brief: Compassionate Kozhikode is located in Kozhikode, also known as Calicut. It is a city in Northern Kerala (India). Kozhikode was the first place in South India to start a palliative care service. The program started in 1993 and later developed further to have a regular outpatient clinic, inpatient unit, eight home care units, and a training centre. One of the eight home care units is a 24/7 home care program. Programs are supported by trained volunteers, the majority of whom are young people. These activities are coordinated by Institute of Palliative Medicine (www.instituteofpalliativemedicine.org) In 2015, the District Administration decided to build further activities on this social capital and floated a platform called 'Compassionate Kozhikode'. This programme included other marginalised groups such as older people, differently abled, and people with mental illness, all under the umbrella of compassionate care through community participation. The program is three years old now. Regular community support is being provided to the inmates of the Mental Hospitals in the city. A project for community-based rehabilitation of people chronic psychiatric illness is in the preparatory phase. A major program to mainstream differently abled people is on. A platform called Campuses of Kozhikode has been set up to involve students in these activities. 68 academic institutions have already joined the program. 3000 students from these institutions are registered volunteers for the Compassionate Kozhikode program. Compassionate Kozhikode platform is managed by an informal committee led by the District Collector (Administrative Head of the District), Kozhikode.
Contact Person and Email: District Collector, Kozhikode <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Website: www.compassionatekozhikode.in
Inverclyde, SCOTLAND, UK
Population: 80,000
Project Description: Compassionate Inverclyde is a local community development approach to building a compassionate community. Every aspect of Compassionate Inverclyde has been organically grown and developed following public conversations and engagement. The focus of development has been to enhance community capacity by developing and supporting social networks this includes peer and community support. Community engagement and development has been carried out across all age groups and organisations within Inverclyde involving schools, churches, workplaces, community centres, hospital, local hospice, youth groups and voluntary organisations. Compassionate Inverclyde is governed by a board made up with representatives from the local community organisations and is chaired by the Chief Officer of the local Health and Social Care Partnership.
Contact person and email: Alison Bunce email@example.com
Website address: Compassionate Inverclyde facebook page
Plymouth, England, UK
Population: 262,997
Project Description:St Luke's Hospice Plymouth, has been engaging our communities to meet many of the objectives of the Compassionate City Charter. This has included creating compassionate communities for the homeless and prison populations, training volunteers and staff in these communities to support those at end of life or suffering with loss and bereavement. The Hospice has an education programme planned for schools which is based around the popular children's character 'Elma the Elephant'. There will be a trail of over 40 Elma sculptures (each painted by a different artist) placed across the city, to get families to talk about the elephant in the room. Remembering loved ones is important and the hospice holds a annual memory jar event on Plymouth Hoe that creates a lovely display of light at night which runs over 3 weeks.
The hospice is building death literacy and social capacity by creating 72 end of life champions in local care homes in Plymouth, giving these staff the skills and confidence to hold end of life conversations with residents and their families. We have launched the compassionate friends' scheme, to develop local compassionate neighbourhood networks, who can offer practical and emotional support.
Plymouth has achieved much, but we can do more. The city is about to develop a city wide end of life network, in partnership with the local council and various other public bodies and local charities. Together, we aim to fulfil the charters objectives to ensure Plymouth does not shy away from the taboo subject of death, but talks openly about it, in order to create a city that is truly informed and compassionate towards those facing end of life, or experiencing loss and bereavement.
Contact Person and Email:
Gail Wilson, Deputy Director of Clinical Services, St Luke's Hospice Plymouth.
Email: email@example.com
Website: www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk
Cologne, GERMANY
Population: One million
Brief: Cologne has 1 Million inhabitants and a catchment area of about 6 Million inhabitants. Cologne has a long tradition of welcoming immigrants, and was the home of Germany´s first palliative care unit. In 2018 we plan to establish a participatory communal "Round Table" moderated by the City of Cologne and the Palliative and Hospice Network Cologne to discuss the current status and future development towards a "Caring Community Cologne" welcoming all relevant and interested stakeholders. In addition, we have applied for a major research grant. If granted (decision pending), this would allow us to base the discussion at the Round Table on research data from Cologne inhabitants and organisations, and would enable an external evaluation of our process.
Contact Person and Email: Prof. Dr. Raymond Voltz email@example.com
Website: Not available
All with You® Compassionate Cities in Spain and Latin America
New Health Foundation (NHF) is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to develop a new model of integrated health, social and community care by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of organisations and the well-being of people with advanced stage diseases, high dependency situations and at the end of life.
All with You® is a program founded in 2014 by NEW HEALTH FOUNDATION that promote the development and long-term success of compassionate communities and cities in Spain and Latin America, involving organisations and the general public in the design and execution of activities focused on raising awareness, training, research and implementation of care and support networks for people with advanced stage diseases or who are facing the end of life.
The main objective of the All with You® programme is for people who are living with advanced illness or facing end of life to be able to satisfy their primary needs through the social and health care provided by palliative and community care, together with their support networks. Within this programme a methodology has been created (All with You ® M=method) to facilitate organisations to develop compassionate communities and cities, supported by a skilled team and tools. This methodology has resulted in locally-based coverage of the main civic sectors outlined in the Compassionate City Charter.
Inspired by the compassionate communities' movement the New Health Foundation began to identify countries, organisations and different models of implementation of compassionate communities and cities at the end of life, with the main objective being to develop a method that could be extended to organisations, communities, municipalities, cities or countries.
Link: http://todoscontigo.newhealthfoundation.org/
Contact: email@example.com
Nine cities are now places where citizens have started to promote compassion related to the end of life. These nine cities (CLICK HERE) know the importance of the involvement of the community in the care and accompaniment of those who suffer from advance illnesses.
Jiujia Village, Shilin District, Taipei City, TAIWAN
Population: 6,000 people
The grand opening ceremony of Compassionate Community in Old Street, Shilin, Taipei City, Taiwan was held on April 6th, 2018. On the same day, Taipei City Mayor Dr. Wen-Je Ko, Commissioner of Civil Affairs, Commissioner of Health Department and Commissioner of Social Welfare signed to support our Compassionate Community. The Superintendent of Taipei City Hospital, Shilin District Executive, Chief of Jiujia Village and several councilors also signed to provide their support. Furthermore, April 6th was announced International Compassionate Community Day of Taipei City.
The Old Street Compassionate Community in Shilin District, Taipei was originally constructed by Mr. Yi-Sung Ho, the Chairman of Shilin Shennong Temple as well as Chief of Jiujia Village. The main idea was "Bringing back both Fudeyang Aqueduct and the affections in Shilin Old Street" in order to awake the compassion between residents in the community. The director of community palliative care is Dr. Sheng-Jean Huang, Superintendent of Taipei City Hospital, and the 4 core ideals including humanistic value, holistic care, community network and wisdom of life were designed by Mr. Chia-Jen Liu of Taipei City Hospital in order to provide care from womb to tomb.
The Compassionate Community in Old Street, Shilin was constructed under the direction of Professor Allan Kellehear and in the spirit of the Compassionate City Charter, we hope the power germinated from Old Street, Shilin can spread to make Taipei itself a compassionate city.
Contact Person: Mr Liu Chia Jen
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Vic, Barcelona, SPAIN
Population: 43,000
A Program of Compassionate City (CC) has been designed and developed in the City of Vic (43.964 habitants, Barcelona region, Spain), based on the the Compassionate City Charter and other public health literature and experiments, with the joint leadership of the City Council and the Chair of Palliative Care at the University of Vic, and as an expansion of a comprehensive and integrated system of palliative care. The Program started with an assessment of needs of the city as identified by 48 social organizations with a foundational workshop and a semi-structured survey. After this assessment, the mission, vision, values and aims were agreed. The main aims consisted in promoting changes in social and cultural attitudes toward the End of Life and providing integrated care for people with advanced chronic conditions and social needs such as loneliness, poverty, low access to services at home, or conflict. The selected slogan was "Living with meaning, dignity, and support the end of life". The program for the first year has included 19 activities (cultural, training, informative, and mixed) and followed by 1.260 attendants, and the training activities were followed by 147 people. Local and regional sponsors are funding the initiative. After a year, a quantitative and qualitative evaluation was performed, showing high participation and satisfaction of the attendants and organizations. In the second year, the care for particular vulnerable people defined as targets (EoL and social factors described before) will start with volunteers with more organizations to join the project. The key identified factors for the initial success are: the strong joint leadership between social department of the Council and the Chair; the clear aims and targets; the high participation rates, the limited size of the geographical context, which allowed high participation and recognition, and the commitment to evaluate results.
Contact Person and Email: Prof Gomez-Batiste firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.vicciutatcuidadora.cat
New Westminster (Vancouver), British Columbia, CANADA
Population: ~70,000
New West Hospice Society, incorporated in 2016, began its development journey based on the tenets and philosophy described in Professor Allan Kellehear's Compassionate City Charter. Initially, founding members met with local groups, individuals, and politicians to develop relationships. Then, two Community Conversations were organized to ask the community to identify their priorities for end of life and bereavement care.
Two signature projects were designed to complete the tasks described in the Charter – our Compassionate City Crew and our Festival of Loss and Healing. A Crew volunteer meets with someone referred needing support to stay at home at the end of life and helps to create a Circle of Support who will take on the needed tasks to make it happen. The Festival brings together community organizations and individuals who support those identified in the Charter tasks (people who have been incarcerated, refugees, spiritual care community, people with disabilities, etc.) to share their stories of losses who have experienced.
Our Vision statement from our Strategic Planning exercise: "We will work to build a community where death is no longer hidden or whispered about; where people know what to say and do to be supportive; where residents can die with dignity; and family and friends can grieve well." The Mayor and City Council has approved a recommendation to work towards designating New Westminster as a Compassionate City. Together, we are working to meet that goal.
Contact Person and Email: Kay Johnson firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.newwesthospice.ca
Compassionate Brock
Brock University (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada)
Population: 20,000 (approximate as of 2016-2017)
Brief Overview:
Compassionate Brock (CB) – The world's first post-secondary institution to bring the Public Health Palliative Care approach to life through the application of the Compassionate City Charter (3C). Evidence-based findings regarding active community engagement, positive socialization as well as short and long-term benefits of Compassionate Communities (CCs), were the basis of this Compassionate University initiative. CB laid its foundation between September 2017 to April 2018 through a top-down (i.e. senior administration and stakeholder engagement) and bottom-up (i.e. community engagement) approach to prevention and health promotion. Some of CB's key stakeholders are: Pallium Canada, I-EQUIP Director, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Dean, Vice President of Administration, Department of Health Sciences Chair, Center for Pedagogical Innovation, Brock's Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, Department of Visual Arts, Hospice Niagara, Brock Recreation Services, Student Life and Community Experience, Faculty of Humanities, Brock University Student Union, Student Success Centre and Brock Library. Additionally, the following social sectors from the 3C have been at the forefront of CB so far: school, workplace and arts. With aims to increase education and awareness of caregiving, dying, death, bereavement and CCs, and to destigmatize death and dying CB achieved its short-term goals by April 2018. During this initiation phase, CB student co-leads, co-supervisors, stakeholders and community members together envisioned a Brock community in which all members—students, faculty, staff, volunteers—feel equipped to support one another during caregiving, dying and bereavement experiences within a death-positive socially supportive and compassionate environment.
The next student lead—and all future leads—will continue working on its long-term goals in the years to come.
Contact Person and Email: Madelyn Law firstname.lastname@example.com
Website address: Website and social media platforms coming soon.
Ottawa, Canada
Population: One million
Brief: Compassionate Ottawa (CO) was established in November 2016 following endorsement at a broad community meeting. CO is a community initiative and is not part of a larger organization. The oversight structure is simple with two co-chairs who are part of a five person Steering Committee. A larger group of volunteers, the Champions Circle, which now numbers 40, carries out the work of CO. The vision for Ottawa is: 'A compassionate Ottawa supports and empowers individuals, their families, and their communities throughout life for dying and grieving well". Our Mission has three components: Raising Awareness, Engaging and Empowering and Education and Training. We are following the Compassionate City Charter and our first three initiatives are working with schools, faith communities and workplaces. A forth initiative is advance care planning.
Contact Person and Email: James Nininger, Co-Chair for CO email@example.com
Website: www.compassionateottawa.ca


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Glass of Complimnetary Spiced Mulled Wine with every Festive Afternoon Tea in December
Recover after a day of shopping, a treat for your family and freinds or simply get together with the girls, whatever the occassion, Afternoon Tea is the treat of all treats!
Enjoy our Chef's finest selection of sandwiches, minature desserts, freshly baked pastries and homemade scones along with freshly brewed Italian Coffee or blended Teas and with a festve theme!
All Afternoon Tea 's are served with a glass of spiced Mulled Wine with our compliments throughout December.
Available daily from 1pm until 5pm in the Riverview Bar & Courtyard Lounge (pre-booking is essential)
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