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You guys know what to do. For those who are still waiting for some matches to be completed like me (WTF, Gael?) Make a pick just in case.
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You guys know what to do. For those who are still waiting for some matches to be completed like me (WTF, Gael?) Make a pick just in case.
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Dick escaped. Rafa played like crap according to him. Hewitt beat Jezza probably making Jills hate RG even more.
You guys know what to do.
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Nothing new about that. None of the vitches have been following the Charlton tourney. Personally I hate green clay or as I like to call it "fungus clay". Anyway I'm going to post this because is hilarious. Bepa having a break down is always funny. Oh yeah, Sam Stousor won the whole thing for those who care. This one is specially dedicated to Jills. May the "Vitch Curse" continue for many years.
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I will start saying: Fucking Finally!!! Rafa won a 6 straight Monte Carlo tittle making history (he's the first man to win the same tourney 6 straights times in the Open era). Rafa also ended the torturous 11 month tittle drought. If you guys follow me on twitter well you know that I always thought that Rafa would win his first tittle of the year in the clay season. It was hard to wait this long, just like every RafaKAD must have felt. I always had the hope that he would win before the clay season but it didn't happen. I just hope that Rafa can finally gain the confidence he was lacking, his game has always been there. Okay with those thoughts out of the way I will talk about the match. Not much to say Rafa just destroyed Nando 6-0,6-1. I will just quote Nando "I can't find my game. I don't know what to do". There where a couple of awesome points and rallies. I think everyones fave was when Nando won a really long point and fell on his knees and thank the heavens. Rafa was in destruction mode the whole week and he didn't give a fuck if some of the players are his friends. The Rafa Nadal bakery was opened for business and was giving bagels and bread sticks left and right. He was sending a message that he's still the King of Clay and that he's healthy (Please Tennis gods keep him healthy). About Nando well he got trashed by Rafa but lets look at the positives he finally broke the Quarterfinal wall after making like 300 Quarterfinals at the Masters 1000 and never making the semis. This week he beat Berdy, Nando was becoming his bitch boy lets be real. He also beat the #2 player in the World Nole and made his first Masters 1000 final. So is not all bad. Now, how about a pic Spam?
Monte Carlo Final Pic Spam Alert!!!
You guys can see how much this meant to Rafa. He cried,ffs.
So Bromantic <3<3<3
Nando you look adorable. Le sigh.
I didn't know witch one to choose so I will post both because I can.
That winning smile, sigh.
Someone was being careful with his teeth. So cute.
Lick it up, baby. Just lick it up.
Next stop in "The Reclaim of the Clay Kingdom": Rome
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Thank you Miami! Nando in a Jet-Sky. Nando Shirtless. Just one thing. Can he please just shave? Jills can you find him and tell him something about this situation? Anyway….
Nando Pic Spam Alert!!!
He was so made for this.
Sigh. That smile ❤
Tom Cruise in Risky Business or Don Johnson in Miami Vice? You guys make the choice.
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I was going to add them to the post down there, but this deserve there own post. Why? Because is Gonzo. He's looking adorable and awesome like always.
Gonzantic Pic Spam Alert!!!
Did I mentioned that I love him? Le Sigh.
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So one the awesome things about Miami is all the media stuff the players do. There's the players party and bunch of other stuff. Like Ana and Rafa golfing, Muzz and Vee playing tennis in some street on top of some SUV. One of the staples of the Miami promos? The players swimming with dolphins, like they do it every year. So this year,these dudes participated.
As you guys can see some of my faves, participated: Ferru, Gonzo and Thomaz. There was also Sod, Marcelo Melo, Eduardo Schwank and Dick Norman ( I had to look for his profile, no idea who is this dude. He's actually a tennis player but hasn't played any matches. Wut?) I looked for this Norman guy because of this pic alone.
So cute!!! He's kissing the dolphin!!!
Ferru swimming with a Dolphin. All I can say is Squeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!
You guys know that I really don't like Sod. I have this irrational dislike for him. I think most Rafa KADs do. I have been softening up to him the past few weeks. I've been blaming a bunch of things. First his tweets( hello! tiny helicopter), then Jills who likes him. My Alexander Skarsgard love (for those who follow me on Twitter know how much I love True Blood and this BAMF Swede) so I've been saying than I've been reflecting my love for ASkars into Sod just because they're both Swedish. Stupid I know. Why do I mention all of this? Because of shit like this keeps happening.
The fucker is posing with a dolphin and it's totally melting my vitch heart.
Yes, the title of the post is all about him. Can he stop? Please. Sigh.
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Guitarist Mike Clinco has roots in the blues,
early on became very interested in the guitarists
who recorded for ECM, and spent a lengthy
period working with Henry Mancini. His versatility
as a studio musician definitely comes in handy
throughout Neon for he shifts in style and sound
from Pat Metheny to John Scofield, from a
straightahead approach to a very adventurous
Clinco contributed eight post bop originals to
the set which also includes an unaccompanied
melodic exploration of Mancini's "Charade." On
the other selections he leads an all-star local
group consisting of Bob Sheppard on tenor, alto
and flute, either Darek Oles or Jimmy Johnson on
bass, drummer Jimmy Branly and occasionally
trumpeter Walt Fowler. Sheppard is particularly
impressive among the supporting cast, hinting
strongly in spots at Michael Brecker and Ernie
While none of Clinco's originals are as
memorable as "Charade," his songs give the
musicians some challenging structures. The
powerful strut "X Oue Says," and a trio of jazz
waltzes ("Sonship," "Neon" and "Daystream") are
the strongest pieces.
Due to the consistently fine solos, Neon is
an excellent example of modern jazz. It is
available from www.whalingcitysounds.com.
Scott Yanow
Mike Clinco: Reviews
Mike Clinco fronts another modern contemporary, post-Metheny guitarset with Bob Sheppard on a very creditable tenor and ex-Zapateer WaltFowler on a punchy fluegelhorn. Clinco has impeccable taste in his lining.The rhythm section hits it when they should and gives the set a firm foundation that enables everyone to get in the groove. It's all very nice indeed.
Other than a quite moving solo guitar version of Mancini's "Charade," this is an all-Clinco original set. He can craft something more than mere blowing vehicles and his ability to come up with lines that stick in the head certainly gives this recording an edge up. But it is the Clinco guitar that makes this set most memorable. He can writhe and twist with long lines, as in "Bookends," and "Sonship;" he can crank the volume and get into a bluesy Rock bag as in "X Cue Says;" or he can get a more brittle sound with picking closer to the tailpiece, almost Djangoesque, in "Amalgam."
That I've heard plenty of others like this lately should not detract from the truth of the matter—that Mr. Clinco has class and distinction. He can play. He can write.
Mike Clinco: Neon
Mike Clinco has a pretty varied resume. His original instrument was the piano, and he also dabbled some with the tenor sax before settling on the guitar. Like many of his generation, he was enamored of Clapton and Hendrix before becoming interested in jazz. He has worked with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Bobby McFerrin, has been a sought-after session player and has composed for television and movies as well. On this CD he plays in quintet format, sharing the solo duties with flugelhorn and saxophone as well as a bit of flute. The result is nice mainstream jazz that is reminiscent of Pat Metheny and, to a lesser degree, Wes Montgomery. This is good stuff. Mike is a first-rate musician and pulls off each cut with inventiveness and verve. His fellow players are also topnotch, especially sax man Bob Sheppard, who contributes some really fine solos. All the cuts except "Charade" are originals and are all interesting. This is a fine album by a guitarist who deserves to be heard more. (Lars Gandil)
As a first-call support artist, you must be an adaptable and, of course, knowledgeable player, possessing a broad musical vernacular. Guitarist Mike Clinco transmits these attributes on his 2009 release, featuring a top-flight ensemble of proven jazz veterans. It's easy to discern why Clinco has been summoned to perform with vocalists Bobby McFerrin and Natalie Cole amid sessions with the late operatic star, Luciano Pavarotti.
Sparked by radiant horn choruses atop the guitarist's largely melodic original compositions, the entire program looms as an exercise in good taste. Clinco often caresses a given theme via animated single note licks and a fluid delivery. His lines are not only breezy, but project a forceful mode of attack. Saxophonist Bob Sheppard and flugelhornist Walt Fowler serve as strong foils for the leader as they interweave storylines and render expressive solos.
Clinco steps on the distortion pedal during "X Cue Says," where Sheppard's edgy phrasings on tenor sax portray a rather cheery gait, abetted by perky choruses and crisp accents. With other pieces, the band executes circular motifs, and spunky jazz waltz grooves, chock full of harmonious textures. In addition, Clinco uses an acoustic guitar on the sublime piece titled "Charade," composed by his former employer Henry Mancini.
The album is not about technical gymnastics. Clinco and his bandmates rev it up in spots, but the improvisational aspects are designed around various motifs and theme-building exercises. The release is a highly listenable gala, driven by the fact that Clinco makes his point sans glitter, glitz or excruciatingly long solos.
One of the finest session guitarist in the Los Angeles area, Mike Clinco sculpts a sparkling modern jazz masterpiece with "Neon," leading a stellar cast of artists that include saxophonist extraordinaire Bob Sheppard, Walt Fowler on flugelhorn, bassist Derek "Oles" Oleszkiewicz, electric bass man Jimmy Johnson and Jimmy Branly rounding out the cast on drums. Except for Henry Mancini's "Charade," which Clinco treats with a measure of grace and style, the selection of music are all original compositions penned with a progressive modern jazz slant.
The disc kicks off with a mild and relaxing composition in "Bookends" featuring Clinco's crisp chords on the electric guitar guiding the direction of the music and providing ample space for Sheppard's fluid sax line. The title tune, "Neon," is a bit on the melancholy side revealing a dark tone to the music but nevertheless manages to shine through as one of the better tunes. In contrast, Clinco's "X Cue Says" opens up with a bursts of aggressive energy cut in a rich progressive jazz/rock style.
The music returns to a more mellow mode on the delicate and sprawling "Daydream" providing bassist Oles with an opportunity to showcase his chops while Clinco and Sheppard share softer moments with light solos. One of the best pieces of the album is the warm Brazilian flavored "Amalgam" where Clinco takes to the acoustic guitar delivering one very sweet solo. The session ends with trumpeter Fowler weighing in with a solid solo performance on the finale "The rest Will Follow" completing a superb musical statement from Clinco.
With the plethora of jazz guitarist releasing new music these days, it's refreshing to hear the music of Mike Clinco's "Neon," for it's sophistication, brilliant compositions and quality of musicianship—together elevating this recording to one of the elite jazz guitar albums of the year.
Mike Clinco - NEON: This is my first listen to the mighty mellow
images that Mike paints with his guitar, & I can tell you - it won't
be the last. 8 of the 9 tracks are originals from Clinco and the
energy the group plays with (Bob Sheppard, tenor/alto sax and alto
flute; Walt Fowler, flugelhorn; Darek "Oles" Oleszkiewicz, acoustic
bass; Jimmy Johnson, electric bass; Jimmy Branly, drums & percussion)
will impress you right away. The most impressive track (for my ears,
anyway) for high-energy quotient was "X Cue Says" - this thing will
make you strut right on down the walk, talkin' th' talk, no doubt, &
Mike's guitar will get you acquainted (right a-way) with what th'
buzz on th' street is - this is one HIP track, & my favorite on the
CD! If your inclined towards something a bit less "street-wise",
more sophisticated & groove-oriented, you'll also dig on "Bookends",
the opening track. Though I imagine the album title was based on the
brilliant palette of sonic colors that Clinco & crew paint for your
aural enjoyment, it's not as "flashy" as it might imply, rather a
collection of 9 masterpieces that will stay in your ears for a long,
LONG time to come... this gets a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, as well as
the "PICK" of this issue for "best guitar-based jazz".
Neon is an engaging modern jazz album that showcases the diverse background and compositional approaches of Mike Clinco and his ensemble. While this record will fall into the category of modern jazz, the music on Neon draws from blues, rock, Latin and bebop as much as does from the post-bop idiom. In the hands of lesser musicians, blending these different styles might sound convoluted or incoherent, but Clinco and his quintet rise to the challenge and are able to bring out the subtleties of these genres while maintaining a unified ensemble sound throughout.
All of the tunes, with the exception of one—Henry Mancini's "Charade," with whom Clinco toured for 14 years—were written and arranged by the highly-experienced Clinco. The material is thoughtfully arranged and never sounds like merely head charts, or vehicles to showcase the improvisational prowess of the band. Tunes like the opening "Bookends" and "Amalgam" contain some wonderful harmony lines between the guitar and horns during the melody sections, not to mention memorable solos by Clinco and saxophonist Bob Sheppard. One of the album's highlights comes with "X-Cue Says," where Clinco breaks out his distortion pedal, which not only adds a new level of texture to his guitar, but also provides inspiration for memorable solos by Sheppard and drummer Jimmy Branly.
Clinco's playing is solid throughout as both a soloist and accompanist. Hardly a tune, or sometimes a section of a tune, goes by without Clinco changing the tone or texture of the guitar in both the lead and/or comping. These changes of texture are furthered by his use of both electric and nylon string guitars. Clinco's haunting intro to "Charade" is a fine example of his nylon playing. Here, through the use of overdubbing, Clinco plays both the melody/solo and chords on his nylon string. While many times the overdubbing of two guitars can sound forced or uncreative, Clinco manages to convincingly portray the sound of two guitars without drawing attention to the fact that he is playing both.
Neon is an album as diverse as the musicians who recorded it. It highlights the variety of backgrounds that Clinco draws from in his playing and writing, as well as the world-class ensemble that he has chosen. Not a fully composed work, nor a blowing album, Neon is a welcomed mixture of composition and improvisation.
An agile amalgam of contemporary and smooth jazz, rock influences, and some Latin inclinations
Although guitarist Mike Clinco has been hard at work for a quarter of a century, the well-rounded musician is not well known in jazz circles. Hopefully, Clinco's latest project, the sextet outing Neon, will garner him some new fans and accolades. The nine-track release is an agile amalgam of contemporary and smooth jazz, rock influences, and some Latin inclinations.
Clinco has worked extensively with a veritable who's who of American music, including but not limited to Nelson Riddle, Bobby McFerrin, Henry Mancini, and Natalie Cole. Clinco's backing band has equally skilled pros. Walt Fowler has toured or recorded with Frank Zappa, Ray Charles, Stanley Clarke, and several more artists. Bob Sheppard currently is part of The Peter Erskine Trio, has hit the concert stages with Chick Corea, and has session credits too lengthy to list here. Darek "Oles" Oleszkiewicz studied with Charlie Haden, and played with Pat Metheny, Joe Lovano, and many others. The versatile Jimmy Johnson's talents have been utilized by Sergio Mendes, James Taylor, Alan Holdsworth, and various other musicians. And Cuban Jimmy Branly has helped Airto Moreira, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Alan Pasqua, and lots more. With a crew like that on hand, Clinco certainly has an efficient ensemble that contributes experience and ability.
While Neon showcases top musicians pooled into a singular unit, more importantly the record displays Clinco's leadership aptitude, planning and performing expertise, and songwriting craft. Except for an introspective rendition of Mancini's "Charade," the music is Clinco originals. Neon opens with the upbeat, amiable "Bookends," which features melodic guitar and tenor sax interaction. The radio-friendly arrangement restlessly advances, with repeating riffs, a guitar/tenor sax section, and a Clinco guitar solo which acts as an appetizer of what he can do. However, Clinco is not flashy, and donates the larger spotlight to Sheppard, who steps up and quickly establishes his capacious saxophone proficiency.
"Sonship," a neighborly contemporary jazz piece, immediately follows and traces a similar blueprint. The song includes a few gregarious meter modifications, another blithe Clinco solo that has a zestful economy, and short Sheppard solos that sparkle. Johnson and Branly also present a facile rhythmic interplay.
While the title track does not deviate far from the previous two numbers, it has a moderately darker, nighttime hue, some Spanish-tinted spice revealed via Clinco's six-string excursion, a deft Johnson bass solo, and nearly four minutes in, a burnished and lucid Sheppard sax exposition.
Clinco shifts the program's tone on "X Cue Says," which enters fusion territory. Clinco creates a rock-oriented framework with his tough-timbered guitar, while Branly rollicks with a driving back beat and Johnson lays down a deep electric bass intonation. While Clinco often remains firmly in the middle space, Sheppard forcefully takes front stage, producing one of his strongest and fiercest offerings on the compact disc. The generally easygoing and harmonious "Beaten Path," accented by Sheppard's balmy alto flute, also has a rock-based characteristic, demonstrated by a stout midsection that exhibits Clinco's affection for guitar icons like Pink Floyd's Dave Gilmour or Carlos Santana.
Clinco and company show a somber and serene mood on "Daystream" and Mancini's "Charade." "Daystream" has distinguished phrasing and meter changes that keep the otherwise shadowy piece inviting. Oleszkiewicz filters the tune's overlying dimness through an attractive acoustic bass solo. Clinco and Sheppard match the melodically patient temperament with solos that parallel the overcast atmosphere. The most meditative moment occurs during Clinco's unadorned and pleasant translation of "Charade," which he performs as an overdubbed duet employing two acoustic guitars, done in a pop-jazz style reminiscent of Earl Klugh or Chet Atkin's jazzier material.
Neon is not a garishly colored effort. Rather, the nine compositions share a commercially genial approach, with adroit solos and subtle alterations in meter or phrasing without extremes or caustic intensity. While this benefits Clinco's musical personality and garnishes Neon with an engaging warmth, some listeners may find some of Clinco's music slightly horizontal or too uniformly well mannered. Overall, though, this is an enjoyable session.
Neon, Mike Clinco
L.A. based guitarist Mike Clinco is well known in the music biz as a session guitarist for many films and television shows as well as a touring musician people such as Bobby McFerrin, Luciano Pavarotti and Natalie Cole. For this recording, he has rounded up an amazing collection of veteran musicians, all of whom have been connected to famous musical names inside and outside of jazz. This is an amazing piece of work…Clinco has penned all of the songs with the exception of "Charade"…and the musicians play this work as easily and familiarly as though they were musical standards from days gone by. The music feels like an old friend you want to have with you all the time. It's not smooth or bland; it challenges you without being improvisational or self-indulgent.
Clinco was his own producer on this recording and he has done a great job in this role as well. The music seems to flow like a particularly fine wine. The musicians all know their place on the imaginary stage and they play in a disciplined, skillful fashion. The recording itself is so well balanced across the stereo spectrum that every instrument comes through loud and clear.
I especially liked the name of the CD. "Neon" evokes endless city streets, the colours running on the pavement, the epitome of urban cool.
Summary: A gem. Buy this and amaze your friends.
Composer and jazz guitar extraordinaire Mike Clinco certainly has a passion for melodies, which is evident throughout all of the tracks on Neon. An impressive musician in his own right, he assembled an extraordinary band for this project that transforms smooth, often deceptively simple melodies into a treat for the ear. Regardless of whether or not you know anything about jazz, Neon's nine instrumental tracks deliver a pleasing experience that will leave you simultaneously satisfied and wanting more.
Clinco's modus operandi is to keep it simple: a rhythm section keeping the beat in the background while typically two wind instruments take the melody. The middle is for solos, often more than one, usually at least one by guitarist Clinco himself. The style is smooth and laid back, allowing the listener to sit back, relax, and just enjoy the music.
"Bookends" is the perfect start to the album. It's upbeat, beginning with staccato chords leading into a melodic progression, featured on guitar and tenor sax, that becomes increasingly more complicated. The opening riff is repeated, followed by another guitar/tenor sax verse, a refrain of the main hook, and a guitar solo. As the solo progresses, Clinco gives the listener a small taste of exactly what he can do, although just when he gets into showing off he hands over the spotlight to the tenor saxophone player, who is much quicker to embellish and showcase his own vast talent.
The song ends as it should: with Clinco improvising in the background while the rest of the band plays the main hook. All in all, it's a pleasing tune that functions as just a tease as to what this group of musicians is really capable of.
A standout track is "Daystream," a slower tune that once again features the saxophone and guitar. This more mournful ballad is full of emotion and passion, driven by the saxophone. The shining moment on this track, however, is the acoustic bass solo. While it's not very long, it gives the song something different, maintaining the blues feel without the mournful cry of the tenor sax.
While the melodies are great, Neon would really be nothing without all of the solos. Clinco and his crew are all extraordinary musicians who have put together a great collection of songs to listen to when you just want to relax.
Mike Clinco has been hard at work for 25 years now as a composer and guitar player. On Neon, a nine track recording, Clinco firmly establishes his presence in the jazz community as a force to be reckoned with.
Neon is equal parts contemporary and smooth jazz sprinkled with rock and occasional Latin influences. All the tracks except "Charade" are originals. Clinco's excellent leadership and infinite musicianship help to drive Bob Sheppard (tenor & alto sax, flute), Walt Fowler (flugelhorn), Derek "Oles" Oleszklewicz (acoustic bass), Jimmy Johnson (electric bass) and Jimmy Branly (drums and percussion) to high levels of execution with their instruments. Not to say they need a push, Clinco simply inspires them. All of them are excellent complements to the amazing guitar runs that he manages throughout this CD.
The title track has some amazing bass lines in it, which was the one thing that I caught on to quicker than everything else for some reason however that was the only track that my focus was jarred from Clinco's impressive six-string manipulation.
"X Cue Says" is a marvelous example of clear and concise guitar lines while "Beaten Paths" is a stage for the versatility and genre flip flopping that makes Clinco a player to be admired and respected by his contemporaries and adored by fans of instrumental jazz. "Beaten Paths" is on fire with rock, jazz, and Latin riffs peeled off in several layers to suit each part of the composition. It finds a way home to the finish line triumphantly, taking complexity and turning into simplicity. This is a masterstroke of pure musical genius at work. I was amazed at the fluidity and craftsmanship of Clinco on this track more than any other.
I highly recommend Neon to jazz listeners, guitar players, and those in the industry that are looking for tracks suitable for several types of media that need a soundtrack. In the end regardless of these facts, this is a great jazz album featuring a player that everyone should listen to. He takes guitar playing to another level rarely attained.
5/5 Stars
Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck
April 30, 2009
The dogmatists, ideologues,and rigid purists of the jazz world have a lot of silly ideas, and one of them is the notion that jazz musicians aren't legitimate unless they are recording a bunch of warhorses that have already been recorded literally hundreds of times over the years. But truth be told, there is absolutely nothing wrong with jazzmen emphasizing their own material as long as they are talented composers -- and Mike Clinco's compositions serve him well on the self-produced Neon. The only song on this 2009 release that the lyrical guitarist didn't write himself is Henry Mancini's "Charade," which Clinco performs in a highly introspective fashion. Everything else on Neon is a Clinco original, and that includes enjoyable post-bop selections like "Sonship," "Bookends," and the Brazilian-flavored "Amalgam." Post-bop dominates Neon, although Clinco ventures into fusion territory when he shows some rock influence on "X Cue Says" and "Beaten Paths." Not only does Clinco (who features saxman/flutist Bob Sheppard and flugelhornist Walt Fowler extensively on this 52-minute CD) reject the dogma that jazz artists are obligated to make overdone standards a high priority on all of their albums -- he also rejects the notion that jazzmen should not allow themselves to be influenced by rock under any circumstances. Most of Neon is straight-ahead post-bop rather than fusion, but even so, the fact that "X Cue Says" and "Beaten Paths" are as rock-influenced as they are demonstrates that Clinco is not opposed to making some fusion moves when he feels it is appropriate. Neon is a solid illustration of Clinco's skills as both a guitarist and a composer. Alex Henderson, All Music Guide
MIKE CLINCO/Neon: One of those nifty jazz guitar tour de force albums, Clinco takes you on an impressionistic tour of his mind as he sonic paints a wide variety of scenes and styles for your head movie projector to screen. With a passel of right on pals on board, Clinco delivers in only a way that a cat that has played with everyone that matters can do and still keep it in perspective. A warm date that covers the base well, it's time that Clinco steps out of the shadows for the masses and really take the spotlight to strut his delightful stuff.
Mike Clinco: Neon (2008 [2009], Whaling City Sound): Guitarist, b. 1954, lives in Sherman Oaks, CA. Toured with Henry Mancini 1980; did some (maybe a lot) of film work from 1981 on. First album. Wrote everything on it except for "Charade" by Mancini and Johnny Mercer. Lined up a good band, with a couple of CA names I recognize -- Darek Oleskiewicz on bass; Bob Sheppard on tenor sax, alto sax, and alto flute. The others -- ex-Mother Walt Fowler on flugelhorn, electric bassist Jimmy Johnson, and drummer/percussionist Jimmy Branly -- have been around. Nice little postbop album. Probably had it in him for decades. B+(*)
Of all the small jazz band combinations I've always found the guitar led ones to be the most intimate type when listening to them on home audio. And that is reinforced by this new album by guitarist Mike Clinco. Neon showcases the guitar, both acoustic and electric, in that intimate way, with a series of nine tracks which expertly highlight what can be done with a guitar in a variety of settings. It isn't all about raw volume and effects peddles, the subtle approach is much more rewarding. The album starts with Bookends, a swingy number which certainly acts as a great intro to this musician and his band. The other musicians involved are Bob Shepherd - reeds, Walt Fowler - flugelhorn, Darek Oleszkiewicz - acoustic bass, Jimmy Johnson - electric bass and Jimmy Branly on drums. All the tracks except for Henry Mancini's Charade were written by Mike Clinco, and they all share the knack of drawing you into what can be a lengthy soundscape. I suggest trying the title track, Neon, as an example of this. On many of the tracks there is a dual dialogue between the guitar and saxophone which is very attractive sonically, and for some reason I keep flashing onto old TV detective shows that used a jazz soundtrack!?!. Apart from that, this is an album of many moods and sounds and is an excellent showcase for those musicians. I also suggest that guitar novices listen to this album before they pick up any bad habits... In many ways Neon is an impeccable jazz album - restrained and packed with musicality.
For more information about this artist and album and availability visit: www.whalingcitysound.com
Mike Clinco - Neon
Of all the small jazz band combinations I've always found the guitar led ones to be the most intimate type when listening to them on home audio. And that is reinforced by this new album by guitarist Mike Clinco. Neon showcases the guitar, both acoustic and electric, in that intimate way, with a series of nine tracks which expertly highlight what can be done with a guitar in a variety of settings. It isn't all about raw volume and effects peddles, the subtle approach is much more rewarding. The album starts with Bookends, a swingy number which certainly acts as a great intro to this musician and his band. The other musicians involved are Bob Shepherd - reeds, Walt Fowler - flugelhorn, Darek Oleszkiewicz - acoustic bass, Jimmy Johnson - electric bass and Jimmy Branly on drums. All the tracks except for Henry Mancini's Charade were written by Mike Clinco, and they all share the knack of drawing you into what can be a lengthy soundscape. I suggest trying the title track, Neon, as an example of this. On many of the tracks there is a dual dialogue between the guitar and saxophone which is very attractive sonically, and for some reason I keep flashing onto old TV detective shows that used a jazz soundtrack!?!. Apart from that, this is an album of many moods and sounds and is an excellent showcase for those musicians. I also suggest that guitar novices listen to this album before they pick up any bad habits... In many ways Neon is an impeccable jazz album - restrained and packed with musicality.
Mike Clinco - Neon 4/3
O's Notes: Guitarist Mike Clinco has a wealth of experience and has played with a virtual who's who in the jazz arena. Bob Sheppard (fl, cl), Walt Fowler (t), Darek "Oles" Oleszkiewicz (acoustic b), Jimmy Johnson (electric b) and Jimmy Branley (d) form the rest of the band. Clinco wrote most of the material and produced an enjoyable set. It's relaxed, swinging fusion that won't give you a headache! They vary the pace and mood making repeated listening enjoyable. Among our favorites are the title track and "Amalgam", a jovial tune with a bossa nova feel.

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Originally posted in the Regina Leader Post, March 28, 2013
REGINA — Despite seeing a seven per cent year-over-year increase in house prices in the last three months, Regina is considered a 'buyers market,'' according to the Conference Board of Canada's latest metro resale 'snapshot' released Thursday.
Only four markets in Quebec and two in British Columbia were in a "buyer's" state. Regina and Saint John, N.B., were the other buyer's markets last month. There were, unsurprisingly, no seller's markets in Canada's largest urban areas, the report said.
Regina posted a 5.9 per cent increase in home sales and 7.5 per cent increase in listings in February over January. But on a year-over-year basis, sales dropped nearly 23 per cent in February, while listings increased by 23 per cent during the same period, resulting in a buyer's market.
Nationally, resale markets mostly softened again last month. Sales were below January levels in 16 of the 28 markets covered in the March report. However, only six of these areas suffered a drop exceeding five per cent.
Transactions fell from February 2012 in 26 of 28 markets, including 22 where the decline was at least five per cent.
Listings dipped in half of our 28 markets between January and February and were below their February 2012 level in 20 of these. Falling listings also signal market weakness, since homeowners do not want to sell under soft market conditions.
In another sign of widespread lethargy, the sales-to-listings ratio fell in 25 markets between January and February. Nonetheless, 20 of our 28 markets were still in a "balanced" state in February, the report said.
Sluggish conditions trimmed the average price in 26 markets between January and February, although the average price was still up from February 2012 in 20 markets. Moreover, the year-over-year price rise was at least four per cent in 12 areas.
Read more: http://www.leaderpost.com/business/Regina+buyer+market+resale+homes/8166113/story.html#ixzz2P4xOZoUm


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This is to determine the effect of heat stress on reproductive development for the parents as well as two progeny with low and high Phi2 at the seedling stage.
The heat stress temperature is the same as what was used in the Field heat stress QTL mapping paper of Lucas et al 2013.
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Requires Firmware 1.22 or higher
Measures the same photosynthesis-related parameters in <15 seconds as 'Leaf Photosynthesis MutlispeQ v1.0' plus additional PS1 and P700 measurements.
- Chlorophll Fluorescence: Phi2, PhiNPQ, PhiNO, NPQt, qL, LEF
- Relative Chlorophyll
- ATP synthase conductivity, proton motive force parameters through...
- Genotype (Multiple Choice)
- Temperature (Multiple Choice)
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Strelka KB announces the launch of an Open International Competition for Tverskaya Streetscape Concept Design. The design project covers Tverskaya Street (from Pushkinskaya Square to Triumfalnaya Square) and 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya Street in Moscow. The competition is aimed to attract young and emerging architects for the projects on the renovation of urban territories as a part of "My Street" programme. The winner will be announced on the 7th of July 2016.
The subject of the Competition is the development of an architectural concept for Streetscape Design of Tverskaya (from Pushkinskaya square to Triumfalnaya square) and 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya streets in accordance to the requirements that will be provided in the Competition Brief. The Project Site is located in the Tverskoy district of the Central Administrative Okrug of Moscow.
Awards:- 1st – 826 000 RUB, 2nd – (for 2 winners): 354 000 RUB
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The weather is finally changing and it looks like we're getting our ski area back from the gods of warmth and dryness. (Bad gods, BAD!) As much as I've liked basking in the sun (it's been sunny at Crystal while it's been foggy in town) it's great to see some snow returning.
I thought this was as good a time as any to pass on the comment below. Be nice to each other, OK? It costs you nothing except the opportunity to think of yourself as some kind of victim. You can be cranky without getting into all the high drama of being a jerk to others, by taking life's little "speedbumps" in-stride. We patrollers hate having to break up fights like the one it sounds nearly resulted from the following:
On January 5, 2009 at about eleven o'clock in the morning my friend E. and I were traversing the main bowl of Campbell Basin under Throne Chutes. I was following two people, E. was following me, we were all about 20 feet apart. All of a sudden a young skier came up very close behind E. bumping him and saying, "Hurry up! If you can't go any faster go back to the bunny hill". E. who could not go any faster because he was following me and the people in front of me put up with these comments a couple times then decided to turn and bust the young punk in the mouth. The young punk skier pulled back in fear with more chicken comments, he then skied off knowing he would have got his ass kicked if E.would have got a hold of him. This is the worst example of skiing incompetence and lack of etiquette I have ever seen. E. and I have been skiing at Crystal since we were ten years old and we are now fifty. We're all just here to have fun and ski pow; if you are in a huge hurry maybe you should be in a ski competition if you are good enough. If you could include a blurb about this in your ski patrol blog it would be appreciated. Thank you.
Be of Good Cheer!


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David is an experienced family and relationship lawyer who has practised in Australia and in the UK. He provides advice and representation to clients on all aspects of family and relationship law, both within Australia and internationally.
After initially qualifying and working in Australia as a barrister and solicitor, David moved to London where he gained broad experience working for an international family law firm. David has represented clients from across the world, many of whom are Australian or British expats. David's experience also includes working for the preeminent family law firm in Jersey (Channel Islands), where he gained valuable experience dealing with the financial complexities of offshore jurisdictions.
David is dual qualified as a solicitor of England & Wales and is therefore able to advise clients on both Australian and English family law issues.
David's areas of expertise include:
- divorce (including advising clients who may have a jurisdictional choice of where their case can be conducted);
- complex financial settlements where assets are based in Australia and overseas;
- binding financial agreements, consent order applications, and litigious matters;
- same sex and de facto property matters;
- prenuptial agreements;
- children's matters including relocation applications, residence/contact disputes, child support and child maintenance; and
- Hague Convention child abduction cases ensuring children that have been wrongfully removed from their home country are returned.
Law Society of Victoria. Law Institute of Victoria. Law Society of England & Wales. Anglo-Australasian Family Lawyers Association.
BA / LLB; Grad.Dip of Legal Practice - University of Tasmania. Collaborative Lawyer.


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The man accused of fatally shooting his fiancée along an El Dorado County roadway last week, then turning the gun on himself, has been identified by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office as 32-year-old Kevin Anthony Thompson.
The Sheriff's Office announced Monday that Thompson died Thursday, the day after the shooting, at Sutter Roseville Medical Center.
Jessica Lyn Ball, 28, was shot near the intersection of Mother Lode Drive and Sunset Lane in Shingle Springs.
Deputies responded to the location about 5:47 p.m. Wednesday after receiving multiple reports of a shooting. Eyewitnesses told investigators that a man and woman, later identified as Thompson and Ball, were involved in an argument. A witness reported hearing a gunshot and seeing Ball fall to the ground near a vehicle. Thompson attempted to leave in that vehicle but collided with a passing truck, a Sheriff's Office news release said.
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A motorist who observed the collision pulled behind the car, intending to check on the occupant and call for assistance. As the motorist was calling for aid, she saw Thompson get out of the driver's seat and point a handgun at her. The woman told investigators that Thompson fired two rounds into her front windshield, but she was not injured.
Several witnesses traveling on the roadway in the area reported seeing Thompson walk to the passenger side of the vehicle he had exited, place a gun to his head and discharge the weapon, the news release said.
Investigators later learned that Ball and Thompson lived in the Bay Area and were engaged to be married. Both also had outstanding arrest warrants out of San Jose and were wanted for questioning in a robbery. They were in El Dorado County to visit a family member, the Sheriff's Office reported.
Cathy Locke: 916-321-5287, @lockecathy


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Exclusive Interview with Scotty McCreery
Why country music ?
~ I love country music. It's all about the song, and I love telling stories and singing great songs. Country music at its core is genuine and real, and that's how I try to live my life. I love all kinds of music, but country music is my favorite.
If everything would be possible (waking the dead included) , which two people should sing the ultimate country duet?
~ Great questions. Don't know that I could name just one pairing. I think Garth and Trisha are amazing when they sing together. Of course, Loretta and Conway were awesome, as were George and Tammy. Dolly Parton sounds great with everyone - maybe one day I'll be lucky enough to sing with her. Brad Paisley and Allison Krauss are great. Keith and Carrie. It's really hard to try and pick just one pairing.
What song you ever recorded means the most to you and why?
~ My most recent song, "Five More Minutes" from my upcoming album SEASONS CHANGE which will be in stores March 16, is my favorite song I've recorded and written. It's also my first No. 1 song. It was inspired by the passing of my grandfather, and I feel him with me everytime I sing it.
Who would you like to write a song for you?
~ I love great songwriting, so there are so many wonderful writers who have songs I'd like to sing.
What is the one thing that readers/fans would be surprised to know about you?
~ My life is an open book, and has been since I got started, so I don't know that anyone would be surprised about much. But I don't think everyone knows that I'm 25% Puerto Rican - my paternal grandmother is a native Puerto Rican who met my grandfather when he was stationed down there in the armed forces. My father was actually born in Puerto Rico.
What is the question interviewers never seem to ask you and...you wish they would? (Please provide your answer as well.)
~ Honestly, I'm asked just about everything I could imagine. I'm not sure there's anything I haven't been asked. LOL.
Johnny or June ?
~ I'm a huge Johnny Cash fan. That voice, those songs, that personality. But you can't really thinkg about Johnny Cash without thinking about June. They had a legendary love story, and that inspires me as a man who's getting married later this year.
Are you still nervous before going on stage and if so, do you use any "rituals" to calm you nerves.
~ I'm always a little bit nervous, but the audience is so welcoming that it goes away pretty quickly.
What was the most memorable day in your musical career and tell us why.
~ Well, I just had my first No. 1 with a song inspired by my grandfather. That was pretty awesome. I'm still celebrating!!
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Advice for parents
If your child is a healthy weight, there's lots you can do as a parent to help them stay a healthy size as they grow.
Research shows children who stay a healthy weight tend to be fitter, healthier, better able to learn, and more self-confident. They're also much less likely to have health problems in later life.
Children whose parents encourage them to be active and eat well are more likely to stay a healthy weight and grow up healthy.
Check their BMI every now and then using using our BMI calculator to make sure they stay in the healthy range.
Here are five key ways you can help your child maintain a healthy weight:
Team Up To Shape Up: Shake Up exercise challenge for youngsters
Help children be active this summer with games inspired by Disney favourites.
Get healthy as a family
Any changes to your child's diet and lifestyle are much more likely to be accepted if they involve the whole family.
Measurement programme
Children are weighed and measured at school. The information is used by the NHS to plan and provide better health services for children.
Be a good role model
One of the best ways to instil good habits in your child is for you to be a good role model.
Childhood vaccinations
There's a recommended timetable for routine childhood vaccinations. This timetable has been worked out to give children the best chance of developing immunity against common, but potentially deadly, diseases.
Eat healthy meals
Children, just like adults, should aim to eat five or more portions of fruit and vegetables everyday.


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One principle I've found extremely valuable in Elizabeth Krueger's Raising Godly Tomatoes is the idea of "outlasting" your child when you're training in obedience. Krueger describes it this way (emphasis mine):
"Each time you confront your child, you must win. If you don't – if you distract or relocate, or give in, or anything else – you've wasted your time. Your little one doesn't need more time. Since he already understands what you want, it's clear he's just refusing to comply, knowing you'll eventually cave and not require obedience from him… Outlast him. Every time he challenges you, let him know exactly what you expect and make sure that his little world stops until he obeys."
There's nothing earth-shattering about this advice, and it sounds logical enough. But I realized that – while it's basically standard procedure for how I interact with my 3 1/2 year old son – I rarely interact this way with my pre-verbal 20-month-old. Prior to reflecting on Krueger's suggestion, my m.o. with her was to instruct her to do something… wait for her to do it… and if she didn't – then make it happen instead. Subconsciously I was thinking, 'well, she may not fully get what I'm saying or do this take (say – put down that object), so I'll take it out of her hands and show her what I was telling her to do.' To this way of thinking, Kruger's advice (emphasis mine) is:
"Don't physically force your child to comply with your request. Don't yell or frighten him into obeying. Don't threaten. Don't get angry. Take your time. Maintain a firm 'I've got all day and I will never give up' attitude. You must eventually outlast him to the point where he makes the conscious choice to obey you."
Hmmmm, I thought. I'll try it. And I did — I'd only tell my daughter to do something if I truly intended for her to do it. Then I'd stand near here and wait for her to comply, exactly as Krueger describes. As I observed, it was clear that she did fully understand what I was asking… and that she was capable of complying. I resolved not do compel her to do the thing I was asking but to wait for her to do it herself – however long it may take – standing over her, repeating my command intermittently, not letting her move on to anything else. I outlasted her.
I was amazed to see the effectiveness and fruit in this strategy. For one thing, adopting this approach caused meto be more intentional and consistent with her. For another, it slowed us down and emphasized for both of us the true issue – her willingness (or lack thereof) to comply with my instruction. And finally, and most surprisingly for me, it eliminated a lot of the struggle we'd previously experienced. Whereas in the past I'd tell her to do something, perhaps repeat it, then get on with it and get her to do the thing I'd told her to do – eliciting her protest and frustration in the process – the slower and more deliberate pace eliminated the struggle. By putting the onus on her to obey me, she'd eventually do it herself (when she realized I was leaving her no other choice), normally compliantly, and then enjoy my positive response and praise for obeying.
This shift was pretty revolutionary for us, certainly for me. I realized I was working with an outdated picture and had underestimated her, thinking she was too young to be expected to comply with my direction. This was denying her the chance to learn to obey me – since she is fully capable at her age of doing so.
Thinking back, I realize how beneficial it would have been for my husband and me to employ an 'outlasting' strategy with my son at this age. He was a fairly compliant child as a 20-month old and we had few behavior problems at that stage… But we missed the opportunity to train him in obedience at this level while still a toddler, and then when obedience issues emerged later on, they were harder to address. I think through our prior interactions with him – not outlasting him but yielding or doing the thing for him we'd ask him to do- we'd inadvertently set him up to have a harder time receiving our direction later.


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Just about everyone who uses PHP has encountered the popular PHP mail() function which enables email to be sent from a server. This function is preferred to other methods of sending email, such as sending mail with SMTP Authentication, because its implementation is quick and easy. Unfortunately, when using the mail() function, your emails are more likely to be marked as spam. So how can we fix this?
A Simple Implementation Example
Many users of the mail() function often have simple implementations as shown in the code sample below:
mail("email@example.com", "Message", "A simple message.", "From: The Sender <email@example.com>");
While this implementation will successfully send an email, the email will probably get caught in the recipient's spam filter. Fortunately, there are some simple fixes that can help you avoid spam filters.
4 Ways To Make Your PHP mail() Emails Less Spammy
1. Use Headers
In the simple example above, the from name and email address was added as the fourth parameter. Instead, consider using headers to set your From and Reply-To email addresses.
$headers .= "Reply-To: The Sender <email@example.com>\r\n";
$headers .= "Return-Path: The Sender <firstname.lastname@example.com>\r\n";
$headers .= "From: The Sender <email@example.com>\r\n";
But headers are good for more than just setting details about the sender. They are also important for setting the content type, the email priority, and more. Here are how some additional headers look.
$headers .= "Organization: Sender Organization\r\n";
$headers .= "MIME-Version: 1.0\r\n";
$headers .= "Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1\r\n";
$headers .= "X-Priority: 3\r\n";
$headers .= "X-Mailer: PHP". phpversion() ."\r\n"
Be sure to replace the fourth parameter with the $headers variable as shown below.
mail("firstname.lastname@example.com", "Message", "A simple message.", $headers);
2. The Message Sender Domain and Server Domain Should Match
Spammers are notorious for sending emails from one server and trying to make the recipient believe that it came from somewhere else. So if you are sending an email from firstname.lastname@example.com, it is a good idea the the script reside on example.com.
3. Be Sure to Properly Use the Content-type Attribute
The Content-type attribute enables a message sender to say whether or not an email is plain text or html, or whether it has attachments. Obviously, the easiest to use content type is text/plain. You just add your text as shown in the simple example, and you are done. But when you use the other content types, additional pieces might be expected. For example, with the text/html content type, an html body tag is expected. Not having this tag could result in your email being marked as spam.
4. Verify That Your Server Is Not Blacklisted
When a server is blacklisted, it means that that server has identified as one that has been sending a lot of spam. This results in recipient mail servers rejecting or filtering any mail that is received from that server.
So if your mail is not being received it is a good idea to verify that your server has not been blacklisted. This goes for both shared and dedicated servers. In a shared environment, it is common for other users on the server to be sending out spam. And in a dedicated environment, spammers may have found a way to exploit a vulnerability in a server or contact form to send out spam. So it is easy for either type of server to be blacklisted.
Alright, now that you have the basics on avoiding spam filters, reconstruct your scripts and happy emailing!


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mjukuu (m-wa class, plural wajukuu)
- grandchild (child of someone's child)
This Swahili entry was created from the translations listed at grandchild. It may be less reliable than other entries, and may be missing parts of speech or additional senses. Please also see mjukuu in the Swahili Wiktionary. This notice will be removed when the entry is checked. (more information) July 2009


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Las Cruces Young Professionals Caffeinated Conversations
August 18, 2015 @ 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Join LCYP for Caffeinated Conversations and take networking to the next level! Grab some coffee with fellow young professionals at this exclusive monthly event, every third Tuesday of the month.


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The opening of Lotus Dumpling Bar has added a new atmosphere to Walsh Bay's Hickson Road. Chinese characters are scrawled across raw brick and hanging copper lights loom over the dimly lit bar with mint-green stools on cobblestone floors. Lotus, a symbol in Buddhism that signifies purity and spiritual awakening, is where handmade dumplings and the modern wine bar meet.
Owner Michael Jiang has enlisted Led Emmett (formerly of Firefly Walsh Bay and Neutral Bay) to helm the venture. "Lotus is traditional Chinese meets modern Australian. [Jiang] wanted to offer traditional Chinese street food that was made to order," says Emmett about the inspiration. "As in China where the carts have no freezers, Michael wanted the dumplings to be made fresh: fill, wrap and steamed to order."
Heading up the kitchen is Chinese-born Lucy Luo who has been hand-making dumplings for 30 years. "Lucy previously oversaw the training of chefs at New Shanghai but decided that it was time for her to take a more active role," says Emmett.
For a Chinese menu, it's not extensive but features classics like duck pancakes, green beans with minced pork and steamed fish with ginger and shallots. But dumplings – steamed, blanched or pan-fried – are the standout. Served in sets of four, fillings include scallop and pork shumai, mixed mushroom dumplings and pan-fried pork buns. A colourful twist on the Shanghai classic xiao long bao is also on the menu, where wrappings are made with fruit and vegetable juices.
Lotus is also a bar, with an extensive wine list featuring drops from across the globe. "I've been focusing on my wine knowledge as it's a new challenge to work with Chinese food," says Emmett. "The wine list is more fruit driven and for a sweeter palate with new varieties from Austria and Spain."
With some offbeat, unusual flavours set to grace the cocktail menu, we look forward to heading here in the warmer months for Asian-inspired cocktails such as coconut and pineapple margaritas.
Lotus Dumpling Bar
3/16 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay
(02) 9251 8328
Mon to Sat noon–late


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A recent increase in political commitment and global cooperation has led many countries to adopt Universal Health Coverage (UHC) strategies—such as establishing packages of essential health services and implementing health financing reforms—in an effort to ensure their citizens have access to basic health care services. Health is increasingly being embraced as the driver of human welfare and sustained economic and social development, but I wonder: If persons with disabilities are not deliberately included in the design of UHC strategies and reforms, will they be left behind? What do we, as a development community, stand to gain if we prioritize disability inclusion?
Persons with disabilities are the world's largest minority group. One in seven people around the world—15 percent of the world's population, accounting for more than one billion individuals—live with some form of disability. Yet, they are rarely at the table when health policies and programs are being designed, governed, or evaluated. The majority of these persons live in the developing world. Disability disproportionately affects the key populations who already face development inequities, such as women, the elderly, people living in poverty, indigenous populations, ethnic minorities, and LGBT persons.
Photo Credit: WHO
It might sound obvious, but it is worth stating that persons with disabilities have many of the same health needs as the general population. Persons with disabilities have sex, suffer injuries, have children, contract infectious diseases, develop chronic conditions, and so on—in addition to often needing specialized services particular to their type of disability. However, according to the World report on disability [4], persons with disabilities are more likely to be denied care and have poorer health outcomes than persons without disabilities, even though households in low- and middle-income countries with disabled members spend a third more of their income on health care compared with other households.
Some of the barriers posed by health systems are physical, such as inaccessible buildings and transport; some are institutional, such as inadequate policies, legislation, and information; others are attitudinal, such as health providers often discussing health issues with caregivers rather than the person with disability herself (even if her impairment has nothing to do with intellectual functioning) and not asking for consent before medical procedures.
Health promotion and disease prevention activities seldom target persons with disabilities. Women with disabilities receive fewer cancer screenings and are less likely to be offered family planning than women without disabilities, according to the aforementioned report. Many health facilities lack sign language interpreters, and so hearing impaired patients struggle to seek, receive, and communicate health information. And those are just a few examples.
Remember, the heart of UHC is this: that everyone receives the health care they need without suffering financial hardship—and yet persons with disabilities have greater unmet needs for health care than the general population and are 50 percent more likely to suffer from catastrophic health expenditures.
Photo credit: Maggie Lamiell/MSH
We can and must do better. Many of the barriers faced by persons with disabilities in health systems are avoidable with targeted action and attention. We have an opportunity to apply an inclusion lens to all current and emerging UHC efforts and overcome these inequities. But it will not happen without deliberate action to ensure persons with disabilities participate in health decision-making.
When disability inclusive development is a priority, everyone benefits. The World Bank, The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and others have found that excluding persons with disabilities from society hurts the entire economy. Inclusion allows communities to tap into the full potential of their members and deliberate universal design results in public spaces, technology, products, and services that are not only accessible and responsive to persons with disabilities but can also be enjoyed by all people to the greatest extent possible.
Together, we can make inclusive societies happen—where health care for all really means everyone.
Here are some actions you can take right now to move inclusive health forward:
Partner with disabled people's organizations (DPOs)
Provides a list of organizations that represent persons with disabilities. You can also ask around in your program implementation area for other local groups.
Design inclusive rights-based programs
Provides a list of questions to help a project team systematically consider the inclusion of persons with disabilities in each stage of the project cycle.
WHO QualityRights Toolkit [7] and Facility-level assessment [8]
Provides practical information and tools for assessing and improving quality and human rights standards in health facilities.
Budget for inclusion
Collect data on disability
Six questions that can be added to existing surveys and registration processes to disaggregate project data by disability status. Will only had 1 minute and 15 seconds per person to data collection process.
Explore your own implicit biases around disability
Click on the link above and then select the "Disability IAT".
Note: People are often surprised by their results of IAT tests (that is what makes these biases implicit—after all, they were previously hidden from our view and our understanding of ourselves). Learning about them can be uncomfortable, but exploring these can be a step to helping us understand that this is why we really must be deliberate if we want to behave in ways that counter our implicit biases (we can't assume it will come naturally, even with our sincerely good intentions).
Kate Wilson is a technical advisor with the Leadership, Management & Governance Project (LMG), a USAID-funded, Management Sciences for Health-led initiative to strengthen health systems by developing the capacity of health care administrative and service providers to deliver better health care for all, including the world's most vulnerable people.
[1] http://www.msh.org/blog/2017/08/08/what-does-disability-inclusion-have-to-do-with-universal-health-coverage#comments
[2] http://www.msh.org/users/kate-wilson
[3] http://www.msh.org/blog-categories/universal-health-coverage
[4] http://www.who.int/disabilities/world_report/2011/en/
[5] https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FgQTMVPClAY5Cg0un-a3Ha5MimTi0-m5bitFYJdUS1M/edit?usp=sharing
[6] https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kfrssDx8NQgM7q6ImjrGlsiT_bAQqLbFvkt0PUTvYCg/edit?usp=sharing
[7] http://www.who.int/mental_health/publications/QualityRights_toolkit/en/
[8] http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/70927/6/9789241548410_facility_eng.pdf?ua=1
[9] http://www.inclusive-development.org/cbmtools/part3/1/Budgetingtheinclusionofadisabilityperspective.pdf
[10] https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/washington_group/wg_questions.htm
[11] https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html
[12] http://www.msh.org/blog-tags/disabilities


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Resources for Patients and Professionals
Key Resources
"Protecting Yourself and Your Family: How Exposures to Chemicals and Drugs Affect Our Health"
My booklet, which describes chemical intolerance, Toxicant-induced Loss of Tolerance, and the dangers of certain chemicals in the environment.
Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory
The QEESI, or TILT test, is the most widely used screening instrument for multiple chemical intolerance. Individuals find it helpful for self-assessment and screening.
Chemical Exposures: Low Levels and High Stakes
My book, which describes how everyday, low-level chemical exposures may cause fatigue, cognitive impairment, headaches, mood changes, breathing difficulties, digestive problems, and a host of chronic illnesses. (.pdf format, 28 megabytes)
My website, which offers publications, presentations, a blog and commentary about chemical intolerance.
Other Resources
Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics
Non-profit organization for occupational and environmental health professionals.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Federal public health agency with many missions and duties.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Federal agency charged with testing the safety of products, including chemical content of children's products.
Creating Healthy Indoor Environments in Schools - EPA
Environmental Protection Agency - Indoor Air Quality
Environmental Working Group
The group is a highly regarded environmental health research and advocacy organization.
Green Building Advisor
Editors are former builders, remodelers, and designers who advise about best practices in construction and remodeling.
Household Products Database
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' resource about products we use or encounter almost every day.
Integrated Pest Management Principles - EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency's resource on Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Federal agency that conducts research and makes recommendations to prevent worker injury and illness.


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Salinas, Calif. – Naturipe Farms is leveraging the social media craze of the Braspberry by encouraging berry fans to try the new Braspberry and enter into the Naturipe Braspberry Sweepstakes for daily prizes and to support hurricane relief efforts.
"We are excited to promote Braspberries! It is a new delicious treat you get when pressing a plump, fresh blueberry into a fresh raspberry" says CarrieAnn Arias, Vice President of Marketing. "We cannot think of a better way to start the new year than by supporting our consumers' desire to be creative with healthy snacking and supporting the communities still reeling from the effects of the recent hurricanes".
To enter the sweepstakes, consumers are invited to share photos or videos on Facebook and Instagram that depict how they enjoy Braspberries by using the hashtags #Braspberry and #Entry. Naturipe will donate $1 to the Hand in Hand Hurricane Relief fund for every entry received up to $10,000. Entrants are automatically entered for a chance to win Naturipe's daily drawing for a $10 iTunes gift card. Entrants can also upload a photo or video entry at http://www.naturipefarms.com/braspberry/
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On World Teachers' Day 2014, GWI (Former IFUW) urged all governments and education sectors to immediately develop and implement concrete legislative and policy action to address the looming qualified teacher shortage - a significant, global challenge that threatens long-term sustainable development across all sectors. Ensuring a constant supply of qualified and motivated teachers is a critical step to combat the staggering global illiteracy rates, especially in girls and women, who account for two thirds of the world's 774 million illiterate."
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Update from APEC Beijing
Recently Irene was invited by APEC WEF (Beijing) in May 2014. In this event, Irene has presented a community project, which promotes UWAS' mission. Her presentation was well received and has encouraged people with same passion to consider collaborating with us on the project. In fact 3 economies from APEC have already expressed interest to work with UWAS to benefit the under-privileged children in their countries. UWAS will be rolling this out in Singapore as soon as talks with another Singapore based NGO is finalised.
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GWI (Former IFUW) Lorraine Mangwiro's recent article for World Pulse examined the current challenges facing indigenous girls and women in accessing education. National statistics expose the gravely concerning status quo with regard to literacy rates, where in Mexico, illiteracy amongst indigenous peoples is five time higher than the non-indigenous population. Indigenous girls and women are particularly affected by illiteracy; in Ecuador 40% of indigenous, rural women are illiterate compared to 20% of illiterate men, while in Peru, indigenous women represent 75% of the illiterate population. Gender norms and traditions as well as geographical obstacles are amongst the barriers to accessing quality education for indigenous girls and women. Non-traditional means of education can help tackles these barriers, including by utilising appropriate technology and teaching messages.


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Brigadier General Larry O. Spencer:
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Selected for reassignment as Vice Commander, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla.
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General Spencer was born in Washington, D.C. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering technology from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and was commissioned through Officer Training School where he was a distinguished graduate. He first served as a budget officer on the Air Staff and for a major command before his assignment as Commander, 4th Comptroller Squadron, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C. While serving as the commander, his unit was selected as "Best in the Air Force" for fiscal years 1991 and 1992, the first back-to-back Air Force winner. General Spencer was the first comptroller officer and most junior officer in the Air Force to command a support group and wing. He was also the first Air Force officer to serve as Assistant Chief of Staff in the White House Military Office. Prior to his current assignment, the general was Comptroller for Headquarters Air Combat Command, Langley AFB, Va.
1979 Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering technology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
1980 Distinguished graduate, Officer Training School, Lackland AFB, Texas
1983 Distinguished graduate, Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
1987 Master of Science degree in business management, Webster College, St. Louis, Mo.
1990 Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Quantico, Va.
1994 Distinguished graduate, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C.
1. February 1980 ? July 1982, Chief, Cost Analysis Branch, Headquarters Air Force Reserve, Robins AFB, Ga.
2. July 1982 ? August 1986, cost and budget officer, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
3. August 1986 ? July 1989, budget officer and executive officer, Headquarters Military Airlift Command, Scott AFB, Ill.
4. July 1989 ? June 1990, student, Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Quantico, Va.
5. June 1990 ? August 1993, Commander, 4th Comptroller Squadron, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.
6. August 1993 ? June 1994, student and research fellow, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C.
7. June 1994 ? August 1996, Assistant Chief of Staff, White House Military Office, the White House, Washington, D.C.
8. August 1996 ? January 1998, Commander, 72nd Support Group, Tinker AFB, Okla.
9. February 1998 ? July 1999, Commander, 75th Air Base Wing, Hill AFB, Utah
10. September 1999 ? June 2003, Command Comptroller, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Langley AFB, Va.
11. June 2003 ? present, Director of Mission Support, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
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Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
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1982 Air Force Cost Analysis Officer of the Year
1987 Outstanding Young Man of America
1988 Budget Officer of the Year, Headquarters Military Airlift Command
1991 Air Force Comptroller of the Year
1991 Department of Defense Financial Initiatives Award
1992 Wing Comptroller of the Year, American Society of Military Comptrollers
2000 Author of the Year, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller
2002 Best Major Command Comptroller in the DOD, ASMC
"Stress and the Workplace," Air Force Comptroller Magazine, July 1990
"Comptroller Wartime Role in Action," Air Force Comptroller Magazine, October 1991
"Managing Base Operating Support Like a Business," Air Force Comptroller Magazine, April 1999
"Take a Walk on the Wild Side: The Thrill of Group and Wing Command," Air Force Comptroller Magazine, October 2000
"The Green Eyeshades of War," Air Force Comptroller Magazine, January 2001
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So, there was an Englishwoman, Irishwoman, Hong Kong born Australian and Singaporean in a Peking Duck restaurant…no this isn't the start of a tasteless Bernard Manning joke and no the duck wasn't peeking! However, it led to a miscommunication reminiscent of "Fork Handles" that Ronnie Barker (R.I.P) would have been proud of!
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