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Is the workload dump from secondary care subsiding?
Editor's blog
It has been three years since the GP Forward View imposed contractual obligations on trusts to stop dumping work on GP practices.
However, I am not sure this has made any difference. It seems to me that GPs are still being asked to re-refer patients who miss a secondary care appointment, and are still having to chase discharge letters.
I ask myself what NHS England would do if GP practices basically ignored their contractual requirements like this
So it is maybe no surprise that the chair of the RCGP has had to come up with a novel way of countering this. She is asking patients to take pictures of the consultant's notes.
Now, this seems pretty clever to me. But we do have to ask ourselves why GPs are having to resort to this. Trusts are under huge amounts of pressure too, but in order for the whole health service to function better, they should be looking for ways to deal with missed appointments, using consultant-to-consultant referrals without involving the GP and actually getting discharge letters to GPs in time.
I ask myself what NHS England would do if GP practices basically ignored their contractual requirements like this. I think we know the answer.
Jaimie Kaffash is editor of Pulse. Follow him on Twitter @jkaffash or email him at email@example.com
Readers' comments (10)
Lady Double-Barrelled is suggesting taking a photo of the paper, or presumably computer notes, to take to the GP and Jaimie you're impressed? Dear me. It's a "Make Do and Mend" philosophy no more. It should not be necessary.
40 years ago the system got the letter to the GP in 3-4 days.
Here we are with the admindroids having cut support services to the bone whilst themselves proliferating, nay metastasising. And we can't get letters to the GP in almost any time?
I have had a couple of recent experiences as a patient in OPD. I watched as the doctor transferred my verbal history to a digital form. They then entered the examination, bloods, and treatment, again in the same manner.
So we have a digital record.
That record can be accessible by any number of means or even sent SMS, email, or snail mail.
It is not difficult. It requires a bit of thought. Perhaps the OPD session should not be paid by the CCG if the communication is not immediate? That should be an incentive.
Or should, when I next go to the OPD, take my Polaroid?
Jaimie, you are correct that workload "dump" from secondary care continues. Appointments for sick notes that apparently secondary care said had to be done by the GP or could only do for 2 weeks, requests from super-specialists to refer to another super-specialist within the same specialty, and weeks to months of waits for clinic letters continue. And on top of this are all the appointments along the lines of "my hospital appointment isn't for 5 months and I can't possibly wait till then" - the irony of the effect of this on access to GP appointments doesn't seem immediately apparent to many. This latter type of appointment is a daily occurrence (at least).
Many of these issues are down to resourcing. Some are down to ignorance of the correct processes. Overall, the workload in primary care due to work not being done in secondary care but that should be done there appears to be increasing.
the hospital should give the patient a med3 to cover "expected time off work", not just to cover their time in hospital. all hospitals have been told this, several times. explain to the patient they have been misinformed by the hospital/consultant/ward/sho/hospital porter/whoever looked after them. send them back to the ward, with a snotogram from you reminding those responsible of their responsibility. explain, carefully, to the patient that you CANNOT give them a med3, because the hospital haven't told YOU the details of what THEY have done. when those at the other end phone the surgery to have it out with you, explain to receptionist (beforehand) that you cannot talk to them - you are too busy. i had one stroppy hospital doctor who simply wouldn't cooperate - until i asked for his gmc number and threatened him with the gmc, when he rolled over. all rather unpleasant and unnecessary - rather like a lot of the donkey work that is dumped on us !
In a system atr breaking point, the time is more for a systematic senior review of NHS roles in relation to resource priorities. 'All things to all people' (and for free): When has that ever ended well? Political governance is currently in moral hazard (power without responsibility). And when did that ever end well either!


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Welcome to the Capital City Community Calendar. This is a comprehensive events calendar connecting our community with the wide array of events offered at in our vibrant city. If you are hosting an event in Montpelier, you are invited to list your event details here on our community calendar. Before submitting a community event, please refer to the calendar policy.
June 29, 2019, All Day @ Caledonia Spirits
116 Gin Lane
Montpelier, VT 05602
(Gin Lane can be accessed from Barre St., between Granite St. and Pioneer St.)
On Saturday, June 29, Caledonia Spirits®, the Vermont-based distiller of Barr Hill Gin, Tom Cat Gin, and Barr Hill Vodka, will celebrate its grand opening by welcoming the Vermont community and tourists alike to its new establishment for a day of celebration complete with handcrafted cocktails, distillery tours, spirit tastings, live music, local eats, and much more.
11 a.m.: Bar and outdoor patio will open
12 p.m.: Distillery tours to begin on the hour from noon until close
2:30 p.m.: Celebratory toast
Guests are invited to nosh on local cuisine from J.D.K B.B.Q and listen to live music by The Starline Rhythm Boys, Chad Hollister, and Eric George and Mountain Elder.
For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/2207230942679388/
June 29, 2019, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ State Street
Over 50 vendors gather each Saturday, from May through October, to sell locally grown and made products, unique to Vermont and astounding in quality. Live music every week and special events throughout the season make the market a gathering place for Central Vermont residents. Fresh vegetables and fruits, quality meats, specialty cheeses, artisan bread, baked goods, ethnic foods, herbs, plants, flowers, arts and crafts, honey and maple syrup…the list goes on and on. Join us and see how much Vermont has to offer!
June 29, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Circus Barn World Headquarters
Ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys….The Circus Is Coming To Town!
Don't miss Circus Smirkus, Vermont's award-winning, traveling youth circus, where kids – ages 11 to 18 – are the stars, featured in aerial acts, high-wire, clowning, juggling and so much more!
This year, Circus Smirkus proudly presents a celebration of the grand American tradition of the "Carnival!" Inspired by the elegance of the carousel ride, the thrill of the roller coaster, and games of chance and skill, our amazing circus performers will bring you laughs, thrills, and nonstop fun! Watch our jugglers, acrobats, and wirewalkers run for their lives through the haunted mansion, try their luck at the ring toss, balance their way through the house of fun, and discover romance in the tunnel of love! Join us for a spectacular lineup of unforgettable acts and dazzling circus skills on full display under the big top! Circus Smirkus' 2019 show Carnival is coming to town; step right up and join in the fun!
June 29, 2019, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM @ Montpelier Recreation Fields
Join the Montpelier Senior Activity Center for our new event, 'Junebug- A Celebration of Summer'.
Junebug will feature night swimming at the Montpelier Recreation Pool, lawn games and sport clinics, a kids zone, a silent auction, dancing and music, delicious food- and so much more!
June 29, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Circus Barn World Headquarters

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Here's a little something I noticed a couple of days ago.
I work part time in a make up store. Understandably, we don't get a lot of male customers. And the few male customers who come in regularly probably know more about make up than most women. Which brings me to the minority- Straight men.
Quite a few of them come into the store during Christmas, and of course just recently we celebrated Valentine's. So the day before and the day of Valentine's, we had a sudden influx of straight men dashing in. All looking for gifts for their wives/girlfriends etc. We have lots of things women would like. We sell make up and beauty products, nothing out of the ordinary if you think about it...
So, Why the hell do the (straight) men always have this hunted look in their eyes when they walk in?? They shuffle around, asking what's popular and what's good to buy. You point out what's hot and what's new but in the end, they just end up getting a gift card. In that case, why ask in the first place?! And why do they always have to look so uncomfortable? It's just make-up. It's not going to hurt you and we're not going to try to put it on you (unless you ask).
And of course, while the men are walking around looking dazed and confused, the rest of women in the store are smirking. By chance, I overheard a female customer smirking to her friend, "you can smell the desperation in the air."
It's true and it was amusing to watch all the men scrambling to find appropriate gifts for their better halves... even if 85% ended up with gift cards.


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When Martin and I started the UVC journey six years ago, Upstate NY communities viewed life as a zero sum game. As outsiders looking in, it was clear that the focus of our communities was largely inwards and local, instead of outwards and global.
Today, we are amazed at the rich tapestry of activities and entrepreneurial connections that we found in our travels across the region. In every community, we found entrepreneurs who wanted to help others succeed. And our efforts to link them across UNY have created a real movement. It is obvious UVC is poised to be a regional resource if we continue building it right now.
Because of UVC, Upstate's founders and startup supporters can find:
- UNY50 members who are visible mentors, investors, and community catalysts
- Six angel funds with 250 members and over 80 portfolio companies
- Hundreds of startups and resources via the UNY Ecosystem Map
- 1000+ events/year via the UNY Event Calendar
As our community grows, more resources are required to spotlight what is happening and share the news across our region. That is why we are asking you to support our 2016 fundraising campaign. Your gift will help us:
- Maintain and improve accessibility and volume of assets on the UNY Ecosystem Map and Events Calendar
- Grow more angel funds and student startup programs in every community
- Find the entrepreneurs driving change and share their stories across the UVC channels and regional media
- Bring leaders like Brad Feld, Paul Singh, Dane Stangler, and Tim Keenan to UNY to inspire and provide a global perspective on how to grow our ecosystem
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Post-Analysis: Victory does not go to the Seahawks but their opponents mistakes
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As I savor this delicious taste of victory that puts Seattle at 6-5 and strongly fighting for a Wild Card spot, I enjoy taking a dip into the land of the opposing teams and see what they have to say.
Obviously they are not fans of the Seahawks so their knowledge of our players will be minimal even for big-time NFL teams because it's not possible to know everything. Even if they did know everything, they'll know more about their own teams mistakes and not what Seattle did to win.
There's always a reason why a team loses; against the Rams it was the inability to stop their defense, against the Bears it was total lack of offense, against the Chargers it was the inability to establish the run and against the Broncos it was poor tackling and defensive schemes... but all of those were factors based on the opposing teams taking advantage.
Seattle played poorly in those loses because their opponents really stuck it to the Seahawks.
Yet against the recent games against the Packers and Panthers it was all the mistakes they made that gave Seattle the win... Sure, the Seahawks capitalized on mistakes but they still had to capitalize.
The Panthers put the football on the ground six times and recovered all six... how insane is that?
To some degree I get that losses suck and fans want to say that their team played poorly (not because of what your opponent did) which is the reason for the loss... but I guess it really is hard to believe that this shorty-QB and his pedestrian WRs, and no-named defense continue to string together some wins.


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Crave Culinaire Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary Celebrates Milestone with a Contest to Win One of Five Exclusive VIP Events
Naples, Florida, October 16th, 2018– Luxury Naples catering sensation, Crave Culinaire announces the celebration of its five-year anniversary. Crave Culinaire has been wowing guests across Southwest Florida through innovative food, sublime presentation and exquisite dining experiences, and pushes the envelope when it comes to traditional catering services. To celebrate this milestone, Crave Culinaire is giving five lucky contestants the chance to be a part of one of five exclusive VIP events.


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The 4th edition of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham's annual national student technical festival "ANOKHA 2014" held at the Coimbatore campus of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham during March 20 - 22, 2014. It started with an inspirational inaugural ceremony which showcased the valuable insight of top industry professionals and distinguished academicians.
ANOKHA which translates to 'UNIQUE' had emerged as one of the most popular and top engineering techfests in India. ANOKHA techfest with the theme Celebrating Innovation was a platform for the best minds in India to showcase their talent, innovations and ingenuity. It aimed at motivating engineering students from different disciplines to come together and share mutual enthusiasm and passion for science and technology.
The convention included 75 technical events in all branches and disciplines of engineering – robotics, aerospace, civil, mechanical, electrical, electronics, instrumentation, information technology and computer science as well as social media, business, finance, social entrepreneurship and short-film making.
The registration rose nearly to 7500 students, while the prize money increased to 1.5 million Indian rupees. With this exponential growth came a variety of new developments such as India's first Technology Entertainment Design event,7 TEDx conference and 20 workshops in various progressive areas of interest.
In addition to these innovations, there were several enlightening Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham exhibition, opportunities to interact with top level executives of eminent IT and engineering companies such as TATA Motors, Kriatec and Robogenesis and many entertainment events like Kalari payatu, Dance and Musical performance by student's club and Stunning performance by Karthick, South Indian Play back Singer.
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Company/Organization Profiles | Connecticut | Film Funding
Funding for Conn. Filmmakers
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"The artists fellowship program is designed to encourage the continuing artistic development of artists who are seriously committed to their art form. It is Connecticut's way of supporting it's base, the vital center of the arts community," says Linda Dente, Senior Program Associate of the Connecticut Artist Fellowships. The Artists Fellowship is devoted to residents of Connecticut who have demonstrated a history of professional activity in the state. With funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, this fellowship supports just about all different types of artists, from music composition and fiction writing to film and video.
The most appealing part of this fellowship is that all decisions are based solely on the artists merit. No need to worry about connections for this grant! The Connecticut Commission on the Arts looks for "artists whose work exhibits skill and originality. We don't have a blueprint for what we are looking for. Creativity and commitment usually reveal themselves in the work of a good artist," says Dente.
Don't be concerned if your full-time job is not devoted to the arts. As long as your long-term commitment is your artistic development and performance, you're eligible. The Commission understands that jobs in the field are often limited and hard to come by.
In order to apply for this fellowship you must be currently residing and working in Connecticut at least one year prior to filling out the application. However, your work does not have to promote the state of Connecticut in any way. Their main goal is to increase opportunities for artists. "We have funded all kind of film projects; from emerging artists to experienced, from quirky original animation to bound for Sundance independent types," says Dente.
Jason Turner is a young artist who was awarded the grant in film/video to help him create his educational play. The play is a unique take on "the different ways that Native peoples across the nation continue to give thanks for things in the natural world," according to Turner. His purpose in staging this production is so that it will be able to creatively dispel the myths about Native Americans. "With this grant, I will be able to have access to equipment necessary for the transmission of story telling through digital means, on television, over the internet, and else where so as to reach more people and to educate them about different cultures and backgrounds, most especially with Native American perspective," says Turner.
What better way for any artists to end their summer by applying for this fellowship? The deadline is Sept 19, and by the end of December, 20-35 awards could be granted ranging from $2,500 to $5,000. "The application is very simple but the work sample must be your best effort. The jury bases their decision on the ten minutes they view. We fund about 10 percent of the applicants on any given year. Those are not bad odds," says Dente.
It might not seem like that much, but for artists like Jason Turner, the award not only helps get recognition, but is also designed to "provide direct support to artists to set aside time to work, to purchase supplies and equipment, to rent studio/office space, and to devote full attention to the creation of new work." The Commission is fully aware that it takes more than what they award to create art, but they also offer support in ways that you can't put a price on. "Filmmakers have a particularly difficult time making art in such an expensive medium. We know that our maximum award of $5,000 won't go far in this field, but we are certain that it helps with additional fund raising and may get you past critical juncture in the creative portion of your endeavors," says Dente.
If you are thinking of applying, now is the best time to pull together your best and most recent work. With the deadline approaching, if you're an artists residing in Connecticut and are not currently enrolled in a full time degree granting program, now is the time to seize this opportunity. It's worth a shot! Be creative, "something in the work sample must speak to the jury on different levels…sometimes it's originality, sometimes it's well crafted, sometimes it's compelling. Different artists, different juries, different outcomes," is Dente's best advice.
The deadline for the Artist Fellowships is Sept 19, 2002. For more information about the fellowship, visit www.ctarts.org/artfellow.htm.


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Angelic Messenger Card Guidance
- Apr 02, 2019
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Experiencing inner freedom and the expectation of positive occurrences
You have drawn this card because you want to feel free and released from burden. You may feel that you always did what others wanted and played by the rules as others set them. But now you realize you've sacrificed a great deal of your own creativity and individuality and have been afraid to tackle some of the things you might have wanted to try. No longer afraid of failure or the judgments of others, you are ready to spread your wings and discover qualities, abilities, and inner strengths that have been trying to emerge.
You have drawn this card because you are being guided to continue to believe in yourself and to seek success as it is emerging in your life, often in unexpected and unforeseen ways and events.
Daily Guidance from… Your Angelic Messenger Card Reading
"Try manifesting your dreams spiritually. Look into your heart and ask yourself, 'What dreams do I have? What do I long for or feel compelled to do with my life?' Now draw these dreams out into the light of day as if they had a physical presence and were real things, because words do have the power to awaken your own inner resources and belief in yourself."
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All readings are partial excerpts from the Angelic Messenger Cards by Dr. Meredith Lady Young-Sowers.


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Nawaz Sharif decides not to return until improvement in Kulsoom's health
LONDON (92 News) – Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has decided not to return to the country until improvement in the health of his wife Kulsoom Nawaz.
Talking to the media outside Harley Street Clinic on Saturday, he said that Kulsoom is still in danger.
"I have come from Pakistan and want to return there. How can I leave my wife in such condition?" he said.
Nawaz Sharif said that he wanted to stay in London for four days, but could not talk to her since then.
He said that he does not want to talk on politics right now. "I will discuss politics after returning to the country," he added.
The former premier thanked the nation for praying for his wife's health.
Earlier talking to journalists before returning to Pakistan, Khawaja Asif said that Nawaz Sharif could stay in London until normalization of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz.
He said that the SC could be moved if the accountability court did not grant Nawaz Sharif exemption from appearing in court.


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Sustainable practices and a focus on farm-to-plate style experiences has seen Redcliffe café Flock Eatery named Moreton Bay Regional Council Business of the Year at the 2018 Moreton Bay Region Business Excellence & Innovation Awards.
From community groups and exporters to entrepreneurs, school groups and not-for-profit organisations, the business community's night of nights welcomed more than 450 guests to join in celebrations at Eatons Hill Hotel on Friday, 30 November.
A total 13 awards were presented at the sold-out gala event, including major award categories Moreton Bay Regional Council Business of the Year and SRJ Walker Wayland Community Group of the Year.
Flock Eatery took out top prize, chosen by judges from the total pool of applicants, while Community-owned Encircle Ltd won the Community Group of the Year category for its support of disadvantaged and at-risk people.
Encircle, which operates neighbourhood centres at Redcliffe and Lawnton, and a free legal service at Strathpine, was awarded a grand prize of $5,000 to help continue its invaluable work within the local community.
Proving that science and education is a winning combination for kids, Murrumba Downs-based It's Rocket Science Adventures topped the Telstra Innovation Excellence category for its alternative learning and inventive tech products that help students explore the wonders of aviation, aerospace and rocket science.
A big thank you to all those who nominated as part of this year's program, and congratulations to all of this year's finalists and winners.
Meet the winners of the 2018 Moreton Bay Region Business Excellence & Innovation Awards:
SRJ Walker Wayland Building a Stronger Community Excellence Award
WINNER: Samford Commons
A Brave Life
Coastal Protection Core
TerryWhite Chemmart Samford
The Youth Development Foundation
Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism Customer Service Excellence Award
WINNER: Kallangur Dental Surgery
Mon Komo Hotel
Northshore Pet Resort
Rothwell Physiotherapy
Tasteful Transitions
Employee of the Year Award
WINNER: Ben Harrington – PCYC Pine Rivers
Antony King – It's Rocket Science Adventures
Jordan Bampton – Mon Komo Hotel
Ruth Woollett – Scarborough Physio and Health
Tracy Johnson – SRJ Walker Wayland
Cleanaway Environment & Sustainability Excellence Award
WINNER: Flock Eatery
Coastal Protection Core
Kennedy's Timbers
Loop Growers
Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay Exporting Excellence Award
WINNER: Solar Bollard Lighting
Big Dog Pet Foods
Southern Cross Educational Enterprises
Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism Visitor Experience Excellence Award
WINNER: Sandstone Point Hotel
Abbey Museum
Brisbane Whale Watching
Markets & Events Australia – Redcliffe Jetty Markets
Sebel Margate
Quest Community News Business Marketing Excellence Award
WINNER: Caboolture RSL
Larrikin Puppets
Sebel Margate
Sesame Lane Care and Kindergarten
Telstra Innovation Excellence Award
WINNER: It's Rocket Science Adventures
Coastal Protection Core
Electronic & Mechanical Calibrations
Moveage Group
Solar Bollard Lighting
Innovate Moreton Bay Successful Start-Up Award
WINNER: ParentTV
It's Rocket Science Adventures
North West Physiotherapy – Eatons Hill
White Brick Brewing
USC Young Entrepreneur Award
WINNER: Eva Porter – Porter Designs
Geoff Abel – Flock Eatery
Jessica Ricketts – JR Media
Chris Ryan – Ryno Hire
Rebecca Anderson – Becky B Hair
Think2Be Youth Innovation Excellence Award
WINNER: Murrumba State Secondary College – 'Hands Free Crutch'
Bray Park State High School – The Active Carriage
Pine Rivers State High School – Toilift
Redcliffe State High School – Inferno Racing
Tullawong State High School, Enterprise Academy - Glimpse
SRJ Walker Wayland Community Group of the Year Award
WINNER: Encircle Ltd.
A Brave Life
Chameleon Youth Housing
Samford Commons
The Youth Development Foundation
Moreton Bay Regional Council Business of the Year Award
WINNER: Flock Eatery
(chosen from total pool of entries)
Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT) CEO Shane Newcombe said that the awards attracted a high calibre of businesses, students, entrepreneurs, and community groups across the 12 award categories open for nomination.
"With more than 200 applications received, the entries really reflected the diversity within the business, education and not-for-profit sectors of the Moreton Bay Region," Mr Newcombe said.
"I want to extend a big congratulations to all of this year's winners, finalists and nominees for going above and beyond in showcasing their commitment to excellence, and ongoing contributions to the region."
Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Allan Sutherland said that the awards celebrated the achievements and recognised the hard work of those who make the Moreton Bay Region a great place to live, work and play.
"I thank all our entrants, finalists and winners for the contributions they've made to ensuring our region's economy and sense of community grow into the future," he said.
"Your focus on the challenges and opportunities ahead will continue to deliver local jobs for our young people and see the Moreton Bay Region embrace not only new technologies but also the best-practices in customer service.
"You are absolutely deserving of this recognition and it has filled me with pride to be able to celebrate with you tonight."
The 2018 Moreton Bay Region Business Excellence and Innovation were judged by a panel of leading business and industry experts, start-up mentors, founders, and representatives from the Queensland Government.
The Awards are proudly presented by MBRIT and Moreton Bay Regional Council, along with the award category sponsors. A special thank you goes to the event table sponsors, and 2018 MBRIT partners for making the night such a huge success.
Pictured: Lexie and Geoff Abel of award-winning Flock Eatery with Attorney-General of Queensland and Minister for Justice and Minister for Training and Skills, Yvette D'Ath, and Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor, Allan Sutherland.


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Richa Sharma, MHR 2018
Where did you intern this summer?
I interned at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. I was part of the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) unit within the Division of International Protection (DIP). My advisor, Barbara Frey, was instrumental in connecting me to the internship.
Tell us about your internship.
The Sexual and Gender-Based Violence unit's work focuses primarily on providing displaced people with protection against SGBV through prevention and/or response measures. My first week at the internship included a global workshop on mainstreaming SGBV prevention and response. I observed discussions on best practices and lessons learned between colleagues from the headquarters and from field offices. The workshop mostly informed the meat of my work for the summer. I helped my colleague develop an internal three-year plan of action on mainstreaming SGBV prevention and response based on the ideas that were generated in the workshop. Apart from that, I helped the rest of my eight person unit with various tasks, such as conducting research, creating reports, analyzing monitoring and evaluation results, updating the SGBV Unit page on the global intranet, etc. The internship also gave me ample opportunity to attend interesting talks and presentations.
What in particular made the internship rewarding?
The people. I was fortunate to be part of an incredibly supportive unit. Each of my colleagues encouraged me to ask questions, take breaks if needed, and checked in to see if I was enjoying my work or if I needed anything. I learned not just from working with them on various tasks, but also from observing the way they approached their work. Aside from my colleagues, the friends I made in Geneva really made the experience worthwhile. The city comes alive in the summer and it was very easy to meet people eager to explore it.
How will this internship shape your completion of studies at the Humphrey School?
There were times during the internship where I felt lost and worried I didn't know enough about the UN system or humanitarianism to fully belong there. Clearly, others were more qualified than me. But what I lacked in specific knowledge, I made up for with the skills I had gained from taking classes and participating in activities that pushed me to think critically, work in groups that are challenging, and listen closely. Luckily, the Humphrey School is full of more opportunities that will help me hone those skills in addition to equipping me with technical knowledge and I aim to take advantage of them.
How do you see this experience impacting your plan to advance the common good after graduation?
This experience solidified my understanding that advancing the common good comes in various shapes and forms. Working at the headquarters not only allowed me to see policy making at the global level, but it also exposed me to partners from different levels and sectors working in unique ways towards a better world for displaced people. I will continue to try to find ways to work with people who challenge my understanding of the world so I can be better at advancing the common good.
Photo: On World Refugee Day, Richa got to meet Deputy High Commissioner Kelly Clements. "I introduced myself to her as a student of Dean Schwartz," Richa said.


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Located at the confluence of Gombak and Klang River, Kuala Lumpur is the capital and most populous city of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is a multicultural city with Malays, Chinese and Indians being the dominants in Malaysia's population. Dotted with gleaming towers, colonial buildings, historical monuments, vibrant street markets, upscale shopping malls, peppy party places and lush green parks, this city is a perfect amalgamation of modern and traditional.
Best Time to Visit
Although Kuala Lumpur has a tropical climate and can be visited throughout the year, the best time to plan your trip is from May to July and December to February as the weather remains less humid during these months.
Places to Visit
Kuala Lumpur is widely famous for its iconic Petronas Twin Towers, which is the tallest twin tower in the world. Apart from visiting this iconic landmark, you can visit Batu Caves, Menara KL Tower, Islamic Art Museum, KLCC Park, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Thean Hou Temple, Jamek Mosque and National Museum. If you are travelling with kids then Sunway Lagoon, Aquaria KLCC and KL Bird Park are perfect picks. The city is a shopper's paradise and boasts of various glitzy malls and local markets. Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Suria KLCC are some premier shopping places that sell international brands while Publika and Bangsar sell local brands. If you want to buy handicrafts and souvenirs for family and friends, you can head to Central Market. Book Kuala Lumpur hotels near to these attractions from Goibibo.
Hotels and Restaurants
Being a multicultural city, KL offers a wide variety of food to its tourists. The city is dotted with a number of road side stalls and high end restaurants. Ikan Bakar, Nasi lemak, Ramly Burger, Roti Canai, Brown Sugar Appam and are some of the popular local delicacies, which you must try. Visit Jalan Masjid India and Kampung Baru district if you want to taste authentic Malay food while Lebuh Ampang in the city centre and Brickfields are famous for Indian food.
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Being the capital city, transport system in Kuala Lumpur is well maintained. Tourists from around the world can easily reach KL by flights, buses and trains. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) located in Sepang is the major airport that connects Kuala Lumpur to other countries via major airlines such as Air India, AirAsia, Air China, Singapore Airlines, Malindo Air and British Airways. There are non-stop international flights that connects KL to major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Kochi. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. For those who want to travel by rail, there are direct trains that connect KL Sentral Railway Station to other cities of Malaysia and neighboring countries like Thailand and Singapore. Reaching Kuala Lumpur by road from other cities of Malaysia and countries like Thailand and Singapore is easy as road network in Malaysia is well maintained. Pudu Sentral, Bersepadu Selatan, Pekeliling Bus Terminal and Hentian Putra are the major bus terminals. Buses, taxis, KTM Komuter, LRT and monorail are public transport facilities which can be used to explore Kuala Lumpur.
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Brad Pitt tries to maintain relationship with kids amid divorce with Angelina Jolie
After being allowed by the court to visit five of his children, Pitt has been trying to spend as much time as he could with his children.
Amid their acrimonious divorce proceedings, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are treading a fine balance when it comes to co-parenting their children. According to reports, even though Pitt is spending a substantial aount of time -- sometime up to 10 hours a day -- with the kids, the ex power couple hardly interact with each other during the visists Their six children are mostly escorted to their father by nannies and assistants.
Brad has been provided with a schedule for his visits to his children by the court, and the judge of the case has already ruled out Jolie's restriction on Brad's visits to the children since the court deeed such behavior may be "harmful" to the children.
Jolie filed a case against Brad on Tuesday, claiming that he has not been paying the full amount of child support. Brad retaliated claiming that he has paid over $1.3 million to the actress and their children, and a loan of $8 million to help her purchase her current home. According to the actress' lawyer, Samantha Bley DeJean, Brad's claim is just an attempt to "distract from the fact".
Bley also said regarding the child support, "Following the incident of September 2016, Angelina and the children needed to move from the family home, which Brad chose to keep, including all of its contents." However, Brad has proven that he isn't stepping back easily. While fighting back the allegations of him being "manipulative", he exclaimed that Jolie was simply trying to win in the breakup. As mentioned in a brief filed to the Superior Court of the State of California, Brad's lawyer called Jolie's complain as "unnecessary" and "a thinly-veiled effort to manipulate media coverage."
The couple had reportedly reached a summer custody agreement which allows Brad to see just the five of their children in an hour. Their eldest kid, the 17-year-old Maddox, had been given to the freedom to choose if he would like to spend time with either parent.


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We'd done this route just once, in March of 2010 ("Norvin Green – Lake Sonoma and Overlook Trails"). There were several expansive viewpoints so we wanted do it again when everything is in bloom.
Turns out there are a few less views with the leaves on the trees, but still very nice.
As we're driving down Burnt Meadow Road toward the trailhead, I go "wow, that's a pretty realistic lawn decoration of a – WAIT, THAT'S A REAL BEAR!!!!"
As we drove past the house we whipped our heads around to see a huge black bear in a front yard, nonchalantly sniffing around the porch.
We were on bear alert a little more than normal but the rest of the day passed uneventfully without making any new bear "friends".
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H1N1 overplayed by media, public health: MDs
Public health officials and journalists have overstated the importance of the swine flu, a former Ontario chief medical officer of health says.
Dr. Richard Schabas, chief medical officer of health for Hastings and Prince Edward Counties in eastern Ontario, said the H1N1 influenza outbreak needs to be put into proper perspective.
About 200,000 people die in Canada every year from all causes combined, including about 4,000 from seasonal flu.
"By the time all the dust has settled on H1N1, somewhere between 200 and 300 people will have died in this country," Schabas said Thursday during a panel on media coverage of H1N1 on CBC-TV's The National.
The panel also looked at the front-page coverage given to the death of Evan Frustaglio, a 13-year-old hockey player from Toronto. Evan died on the eve of the H1N1 vaccine becoming available, and demand for the vaccine jumped overnight, catching health officials by surprise.
A healthy child in Canada is about 20 times more likely to be killed by a car than by the H1N1 virus, Schabas said, but that isn't going to make the national news…
So, a wildly over-played "crisis" to begin with. What of the other main media story-line, the allegedly incompetent handling of the crisis by public health authorities, notably the feds?
A great many commenters on this site seem quite certain they know how fast authorities "should have" responded, when vaccinations "should have" begun, etc. They are, of course, talking through their hats: they have no idea how long it takes to develop a vaccine, what sorts of consultations governments are obliged to engage in before deploying them, what sort of testing they have to undergo, etc.
Neither do I. But it seems to me the only sensible way to measure these things is in relative terms. Is 200 deaths a lot, or a little? Set beside the 4,000 who die every year of ordinary flu, it looks less terrifying. LIkewise, a plausible benchmark for how long something "should have" taken is how long it took in other countries. That's not giving anybody a "pass." You can still fail even if you're graded on a bell curve.
I've already commented on the situation in the States, where at latest count they've delivered 38 million doses, or roughtly half as many, per capita, as in Canada. Stories of vaccine shortages are all over the US media. A quick sampler:
US faces swine flu vaccine shortage
NPR: Swine Flu Vaccine Shortage: Why? « Flu News Network
Swine flu vaccine supplies are growing, but flu is still spreading | Los Angeles Times
The Associated Press: Poll: One-third can find, get swine flu vaccine
Cornyn rips White House over H1N1 vaccine
White House Defends Its Response to H1N1 Outbreak
Minimal H1N1 vaccines leaves nation up in arms
The vaccine screw-up — chicagotribune.com
etc etc. Meanwhile, in Britain:
Swine flu vaccine jabs hit by delays
THE Scottish Government's swine flu jab programme was condemned as "descending into chaos" yesterday, with vulnerable patients facing weeks of delays before they are vaccinated.
On the other hand, this story makes it out that there are no lineups in Europe — because they're only vaccinating the high-risk cases. By invitation, no less. To vaccinate substantially all of the population by Christmas, as we are proposing to do, is hugely ambitious. China hopes to vaccinate five percent of its population in the same time frame.
Another reason the Europeans have avoided line-ups: mass indifference, similar to the situation here before Evan Frustaglio's death. In France, for example, just 17% plan to get vaccinated; Germany, 13%.
Were we late getting started? Britain — though it ordered 90 million doses back in May — only began making them available October 21, two days before Canada. It initially shipped 5 million doses — fewer than Canada, which has just over half the population. France has thus far vaccinated only health care workers; it will start issuing "invitations" to high-risk groups next week.
Around the world, the WHO reports, only some 20-odd countries have launched vaccination programs of any kind, let alone on the scale attempted in Canada. This story reports vaccination programs "started in some European countries in recent weeks" but were "too late to halt the disease." Meanwhille, public health experts in this country anticipate the epidemic could peak within days.
Worldwide, a recent poll indicates that "more than one-third of international physicians are anticipating a shortage of the H1N1 vaccine this fall in their country."
In sum, other countries have been as slow or slower to roll out their own vaccination programs; where there have been shorter lineups, it is generally because the programs have been much less ambitious. The notion that our program has been especially incompetent is just not supportable.


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8:34 a.m., Aug. 28, 2013--The University of Delaware Center for Global and Area Studies (CGAS) has announced its fall lecture series, "Continuity and Changes in Global Affairs."
The one-credit, pass/fail class (ARSC 367-010) will explore issues of continuities and changes in literature, history, anthropology, politics and economics, among other disciplinary approaches.
Recognizing long-term continuities and discontinuities is essential to understanding how societies operate and evolve. This series explores such issues in different contexts in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, as well as in the Islamic and Jewish world.
The lectures will take place on Wednesdays from 12:20-1:10 p.m. in 122 Memorial Hall. The first lecture will be held Wednesday, Sept. 18.
Lectures are open to the public, and are scheduled as follows:
Sept. 18 — Lu Ann de Cunzo, University of Delaware (European/American Studies), "Continuity and Change: the Legacy of Colonialism in Delaware."
Sept. 25 — Monica Dominguez Torres, University of Delaware (Latin America and Iberian Studies), "Picturing 'Indian' Nobility in Colonial Mexico."
Oct. 2 — Mark Miller, University of Delaware (European Studies), "International Migration to Europe: Past, Present and Future."
Oct. 9 — Jean Pfaelzer, University of Delaware (Asian Studies), "Driven Out: The Long Legacy of Deportation as U.S. Immigration Policy."
Oct. 16 — Maria Aristigueta, University of Delaware (Latin American and Iberian Studies), "The Role of Civil Society in Continuity and Change in Cuba."
Oct. 23 — Joshua White, Council on Foreign Relations (Islamic Studies), "Good Taliban, Bad Taliban? Deciphering Debates about the Islamic State in Pakistan."
Oct. 30 — Roger Horowitz, Hagley Museum (Jewish Studies), "Kosher Coke: Processed Foods and the Observant Jewish Consumer."
Nov. 6 — Monika Shafi, University of Delaware (European Studies), "Narratives of the Nation: Literary Responses to German Reunification."
Nov. 13 — Melissa Melby, University of Delaware (Asian Studies), "Life Changes at the 'Change of life': Reflection and Redirection at Menopause among Japanese Women."
Nov. 20 — Wunyabari Maloba, University of Delaware (African Studies), "Globalization and Women in Africa."


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An electrical fire at Sports Authority Field at Mile High forced the evacuation of CampaignTech West, a conference focusing on politics and technology as the first session was underway.
An acrid smelling smoke filled the third level conference area, as the crowd made a casual exit of the facility.
Conference organizers call CampaignTech West – the premiere conference for strategists, campaigners, and technologists, where the political and technology worlds collide.
Attendees are promised behind-the-scenes perspectives on the newest digital strategies, political marketing tools, and ground-breaking ideas for the upcoming campaign cycle.
Among the Colorado-centric topics are a panel discussion covering the role of technology in marijuana legalization campaigns. social media companies like Facebook also have a high profile at the event, which is being staged, somewhat counterintuitively at the jock heaven of Mile High.
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Approved Minutes Jun 13, 2016
Present: Town Manager Andrew Dorsett, Chairman Milton T. Bratz, V. Chairman Schuyler Sweet, Selectman Ed Hennessey, Executive Secretary Ceil Stubbings
Others Present: Chief Paul Smith (Littleton PD), Bill Gendreau (Energy Conservation Committee), Ron Bolt (Energy Conservation Committee), Jamie Myers and Melissa Elander (J. Meyers Builders, Inc.) Kathy Dorisky (Channel 2), Henri Wante (Energy Conservation Committee), Eddy Moore, Darin Wipperman (The Courier), Francis Matott, Rudy Gelsi, Peter Cooper
Bratz called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance
Chief Paul Smith – Accept a Donation to the Police Department
Chief Smith said he received an anonymous donation of $100. The individual who made the donation wanted the funds to go towards the war on drugs. Smith requested the board accept the donation and that it be placed in the department's special investigation fund. Hennessey made the motion. Sweet seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
Energy Conservation Committee – Fire Department/Opera House Energy Audit Results
Bill Gendreau from the Energy Committee advised the voters approved the funds for an energy audit on the Opera House and the Fire Station in March. Melissa Elander from J. Meyers Builders provided the board with a comprehensive overview of the weatherization study they performed on the fire department and the Opera House. The power point presentation will be posted to the Town's webpage on the Town Manager's Corner. The cost for the improvement package for the spray foam roof improvements to the fire department is estimated at $25,168 with an annual savings of $1,649. The improvement shows a payback of fifteen years. Melissa stated they also looked at adding insulation to the exterior walls. Currently the walls are insulated at R13. Adding insulation to all of the exterior walls would cost $19,840 and shows an annual savings of $1,036. This improvement shows a payback of nineteen years. She also recommends that all of the dial thermostats be replaced with digital thermostats and that carbon monoxide detectors be installed in all of the adjoining offices. She also recommends that two sewer pipes and the dryer vent be insulated.
Melissa then moved onto their findings regarding the Opera House. They found heat loss around the windows and doors and the wainscoting, and at the ceiling. The attic is insulated with 13 inches of blown fiberglass. The rating is R36 but the code is for R50. The floor of the clock tower is poorly insulated. The estimated cost to air seal and insulate the attic is $11,468 with an annual savings of $677 with an estimated payback of seventeen years. The estimated cost for duct insulation is $4,220 with an annual savings of $1,045 and a payback of four years. The interior air sealing estimated cost is $2,295 with an annual savings of $173 and an estimated payback of thirteen years. The estimated cost to insulate the exterior walls of the level 2 storage room is $9,268 with an annual savings of $6,930 and an annual payback of one year. The boilers are on this level that are insulated but there is a huge amount of hot water piping that is uninsulated. The final improvement they recommend is to insulate the wall of the 3rd floor storage room. The estimated cost is $1,287 with an annual savings of $17 and a payback of seventy six years. Hennessey asked the committee what their plans on now. A representative of the energy committee said they plan to meet with the fire chief as well as the Opera House Commissioners and go over the report in more detail. The will then meet again with the board sometime in the fall to see what direction they should go to make the recommended improvements. Hennessey asked if they were looking to see if there are any grant monies available. Bill Gendreau said they are looking into grants. Hennessey noted that some of the proposals had bad paybacks. Gendreau said they have to take into consideration the life of the building. The fire station could very easily go another twenty five to thirty years. We would be gaining if the work were done and it is the same with the Opera House. Bratz made the comment that this is one of the most well written reports that he has ever read. The report was able to explain and let the reader understand the recommendations.
Bratz said that one of the problems is there is a population in Town that would like to see the Opera House taken down. They are of the opinion that it is just a giant money machine that is just dragging things down. We would like to use the Opera House as a venue even though it has a small parking lot. If we were to bring the Town Offices back to the Opera House it would take up most if not all of the parking spaces. But the Opera House has the best payback with the energy improvement recommendations. Bratz said it would be a $41,000 expense. Bratz then asked Melissa asked if she found anything that was a surprise to her in the thirty year old building. Mellissa said she was surprised that water came up through the floor but not so much from an energy perspective. The fact that the sewer pipes were ventilating back into the building was also a surprise and the lack of carbon monoxide detectors. Sweet said he thinks it is a great start and a good report. Peter Cooper said they were hoping to get a higher level of guidance from the board such as payback time etc. Bratz said the board has been talking quite a bit about the Opera House uses. Right now there are issues concerning storage. Bratz said that in his way of thinking the $41,000 for the improvements is a good investment. Bratz said he would also not contest anything with the fire station given that it is thirty years old. Bratz said there are ways to save money with heat and energy. Sweet said he did not think the board should set a payback limit and told the committee they are the ones who are doing all of the legwork. He told the committee they onto a great start and would like them to give the board their best recommendations. Sweet went onto to say it might not be a selectmen's decision, it may be the voters' decision.
Town Manager's Report:
Ledgeway Road Betterment Assessment Petition
Dorsett said the Town has received a petition for the betterment assessment. All abutters will be liable for the betterment costs. The Town will do the notices to all of the abutters to prevent any problems and to ensure they are notified in a timely manner. The cost will be passed on to the petitioner's. Dorsett then went through the betterment process as listed below.
Ledgewood Road – Betterment Assessment Process
- Petition to BOS from road abutters requesting Betterment Assessment Improvements,
- Petitioner(s) notice all parcel owners which will benefit/be liable for betterment assessment costs,
- Cost Estimate Developed (By Petitioners & Evaluated by Town),
- BOS holds Better Assessment Public Hearing(either two separate meetings or combine) Detail Review of Layout/Cost Estimate & Occasion,
- BOS determines whether to proceed with project,
- Abutting parcel owners have 10 days to submit protest to action (majority required to negate request),
- Funds added to Budget & Funds added to Revenue of Town Budget,
- Work completed to improve road,
- Road accepted by BOS as Class V town road,
- Abutting parcel owners billed for cost of work (period from 1 to 10 years and method of % to each parcel TBD by BOS).
Dorsett said he had an estimated cost of $41,400 for the improvements developed by George McNamara our Public Works Director. Hennessey asked if the cost was based on the Town crew doing the work. Dorsett said it is just a basic cost and not on who would be doing the work. This work will be funded by the taxpayers and the revenue will be offset over a period of one to ten years. Bratz said he thought that it was almost two years ago when George did the analysis. Bratz said he believed McNamara was using estimates using a general contractor. Bratz asked Fran Matott about the petition regarding how many people were represented on it. Fran Matott said there were four property owners represented. Matott said he did not contact the people from Lancaster. Dorsett said the board will have to have two public hearings. We have tentatively scheduled them for the next two monthly meetings. After ten days anyone who abuts the road has ten days to protest the action. After that the funds will be added to the 2017 budget. Once approved the work can be done and then the board can then accept the road as a class 5 road. Bratz asked if there was anything in the law about the distribution of revenues. Dorsett said it is up to the select board. Fran Matott said the people who signed the petition agreed the cost would be divided evenly. They currently have a road maintenance agreement that they divide evenly. The only two property owners who do not pay anything are the ones that do not have residences on them.
Other Business:
Public Works – Schedule of Paving and Road Repairs
Dorsett said he had an update on the roads to report. Cyr Road is complete and Farr Hill is also complete. Bridge Street work started today. Work on School Street will begin on June 27th and will last approximately 90 days. Work on Hill Street is estimated to begin on August 15th. Dorsett said he received notice of our EDA Grant being approved for One Million Eighteen Thousand Dollars. There is a Block Party at Apthorp on July 2nd. The Town pool opens on July 18th and that weekend will be free. Bratz said that he would like Karen Noyes at our next meeting to give us a six month report as to where we are. He would also like an update on the overtime for each department.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Energy Conservation Committee Vacancies
Energy Conservation Committee – Two (2) two year terms, one (1) three year term. The goals of the ECC were established as: Reduce energy consumption town wide, conserve natural resources, save money. All interested persons should contact Ceil Stubbings at 603-444-3996 Extension 15, or email firstname.lastname@example.com no later than June 30, 2016. Please provide a letter of intent as to why you are interested in being appointed along with any relevant experience.
Public Comments:
Eddy Moore said they will have a plaque on each side of the Ken Curran Bridge. The plaque was approved 100% last Friday by the family. There are funds available in an account for Main Street. Inc. There is about $20,000 in the account and he does not think this will cost more than $1,000. It will have Ken's picture on it and it will be for his legacy for many years. The other thing he had was the possibility with Barry Lunderville. He is proposing of putting a radio station in the high school. He would like to see it operating in the high school.
Board Action: None
Approve the Following Minutes:
May 23, 2016 – Hennessey made the motion to approve the minutes. Sweet seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-0.
May 26, 2016 – Hennessey made the motion to approve the minutes. Bratz seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0.
Hennessey made the motion to go into a nonpublic session per the following RSA:
__x_ RSA 91-A:3, II(C) Matters which, if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person, other than a member of this board, unless such person requests an open meeting. This exemption shall extend to include any application for assistance or tax abatement or waiver of a fee, fine or other levy, if based on inability to pay or poverty of the applicant. Sweet seconded the motion. The board entered the nonpublic session at 5:53 PM after a unanimous roll call vote. The board met with the Tax Collector Amy Hatfield to review her recommendations on property tax payment plans. The board came out of the nonpublic session at 6:16 PM. Bratz asked for a motion to accept the payment plans as presented by the Tax Collector. Hennessey made the motion. Sweet seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
Hennessey made the motion to go into a nonpublic session per RSA:
_x_ RSA 91-A:3, II(C) Matters which, if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person, other than a member of this board, unless such person requests an open meeting. This exemption shall extend to include any application for assistance or tax abatement or waiver of a fee, fine or other levy, if based on inability to pay or poverty of the applicant. Sweet seconded the motion. The board entered into the nonpublic session at 6:17 PM after a unanimous roll call vote. The board came out of the nonpublic session at 6:19 PM. Sweet made the motion to seal the minutes. Hennessey seconded the motion. The motion to seal the minutes passed 3-0.
Hennessey made the motion to go into a nonpublic session per RSA:
__x_ RSA 91-A:3, II (a) The dismissal, promotion, or compensation of any public employee or the disciplining of such employee, or the investigation of any charges against him or her, unless the employee affected (1) has a right to a public meeting, and (2) requests that the meeting be open, in which case the request shall be granted. Sweet seconded the motion. The board entered the nonpublic session at 6:20 PM after a unanimous roll call vote. The board came out of the nonpublic session at 6:27 PM. Hennessey made the motion to seal the minutes. Sweet seconded the motion. Motion to seal the minutes passed 3-0.
The meeting adjourned at 6:28 PM.


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You could say that Jaime Gmach, president of Evolving Solutions and Vistage Minnesota member, spends part of his days with his head in the clouds. That's because his company is in the data business, selling IT infrastructure, cloud and software solutions to many midsize organizations all the way up to Fortune 50 companies. The company's offerings include significant data storage capabilities—including both on-premise and in the cloud—and services like backup and data recovery planning and data center planning.
He explains; "If you're familiar with technology, you know what's happening in this day and age. It's transformation, it's change, it's the cloud. It's all of the things that customers are trying to do to help differentiate their organizations."
As a systems integrator or value-added reseller, Evolving Solutions partners with technology powerhouses such as IBM, HP, and Cisco. The company has scores of offerings, categorized by solutions, products, and services: a technologist's dream smorgasbord.
Clients have been coming to Evolving Solutions since Jaime opened the doors in 1996 to help them deploy the right mix of mission-critical software and hardware to become more efficient and competitive. "We're not just buying products from manufacturers and selling them to our customers. We are listening to what business problems a customer is trying to solve," he explains. "We will then create the architecture and design the appropriate solution using products from one of the many companies that we represent and have on our line card."
Jaime says Evolving Solutions has about 70 employees and $100 million in annual revenue. His business is going through a transformation along with the rest of the industry, which includes moving from on-premise hardware to cloud and software based solutions. That's one of the reasons Vistage is playing a pivotal role in Evolving Solutions' evolution. "We are reinventing ourselves," he says. And the lessons he's taking away from his Vistage membership are preparing the company for what lies ahead.
There's a reason that we are outperforming our peers and Vistage has played a part in that.Jaime Gmach
Jaime's been in Vistage for four years now. He says the single biggest benefit has been the opportunity to receive valuable input from business owners and executives outside of his industry. "It's very refreshing," Jaime says. Previous group experience he says has been only with people in his industry. Jaime loves perspective from others outside his industry because "Everyone in our industry does things in a similar manner," he explains.
"I discovered it's more important to have companies of similar size and positioning as us for receiving feedback and analysis of our challenges," he says. "The value comes from ideas outside of our industry."
Over time, Jaime has developed "enduring relationships" with members of his group. Much of this monthly discourse has turned into a collaborative tool that's netted breakthrough ideas. Ideas have also materialized from the monthly presenters that share business best practices around everything from operations, human resources, marketing, and strategy. He cites Jim Alampi of the consulting company Execution Maximizer as a speaker that left a long-remembered message. "He spoke to us about the barriers to growth that all businesses go through and how to overcome these obstacles," Jaime shares. Alampi discussed the characteristics of these barriers and stressed that every company goes through them regardless of industry and business structure. "We're at a point in our growth as a $100 million company and 70 employees where we must identify the decision-making processes to help us overcome that next barrier to our growth," explains Jaime.
Jaime also said the Insights Discovery presentation—where colors assist in determining communications and working styles—was another memorable message. In fact, Jaime liked it so much; he had others on his leadership go through the exercise. Employee engagement has "been such a focus area for us," he says. And Insights Discovery will be an excellent tool he and the leadership team can use to understand better what motivates Evolving Solutions' employees. To be sure, every company is trying to master the employee engagement conundrum. "Brian and I talk about employee engagement a lot," says Jaime, referring to his Vistage chair, Brian Davis.
In fact, Jaime says he likes to bounce a lot of ideas off of Brian. "It's almost like he's an employee of Evolving Solutions," he says, except "Brian knows all my strengths and weaknesses." Jaime credits Brian with keeping the size of his Vistage group consistent and staffed with the right mix of leaders and companies. "Brian is an exceptional chair."
Jaime says a key strength of Brian's is his listening skills. "That's just one reason why I get the value out of Vistage that I do," he says. "Brian listens to what the participants want."
Jaime cites an educational and fact-finding trip to Cuba as just one of many "field trips" Brian has organized for his group. The travel, the speakers, and one-on-ones with Brian have all contributed to self-improvement.
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Artemisia, tarragon's genus, comes from the Greek goddess Artemis (of the moon), known as Diana by the Romans, who was said to have given tarragon and other artemisias to Chiron, the centaur. Other tarragon histories compare the colorization of tarragon leaves to the moon. The word tarragon is derived from the Latin Dracunculus a little dragon'. Tarragon is thought to be a native of Siberia and Mongolia. The word tarragon additionally has ties to the French, Herbe au Dragon and references to "a little dragon". Much of this association with dragons comes from the serpentine shape of the herb's roots. As with the other Dragon herbs, tarragon is believed to cure the bites and stings of venomous beasts and mad dogs.
Tarragon has only been cultivated for around 600 years. It is thought to have been brought to Italy around the tenth Century by invading Mongols who used it as a sleep aid, breath freshener and seasoning. It is believed St. Catherine, on a visit to Pope Clement VI, brought tarragon to France in the 14th century. Gerard places it in England in 1548. But then again, Gerard, in his own tarragon history, repeated the legend that if flax seed is put into a radish root or sea onion and planted in the ground that tarragon will grow without providing any supportive information. John Evelyn said of tarragon "'Tis highly cordial and friendly to the head, heart, and liver." Throughout the centuries, tarragon has been used in the treatment of poor digestion, intestinal problems, nausea, flatulence, hiccups, rheumatism, gout, arthritis and to soothe the pain of toothaches.
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Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus), also known as estragon, is a species of perennial plant in the sunflower family. It is widespread in the wild across much of Erasia and North America and is cultivated for culinary and medicinal purposes. One sub-species, Artemisia Dracunculus var. sativa, is cultivated for use of the leaves as an aromatic culinary herb. In some other sub-species, the characteristic aroma is largely absent. Tarragon grows to 120–150 cm tall, with slender branched stems. The leaves are lanceolate, 2–8 cm long and 2–10 mm broad, glossy green, with anentire margin. The flowers are produced in small inflorescence 2–4 mm diameter, each capitulum containing up to 40 yellow or greenish-yellow buds. French tarragon, however, seldom produces any flowers (or seeds). Some tarragon plants produce seeds that are generally only sterile. Others produce viable seeds. Tarragon has rhizomatous roots that it uses to spread and readily reproduce. Tarragon has an aromatic property reminiscent of anise, due to the presence of estragole, a known carcinogen and teratogen in mice.
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Rheumatism, Arthritis, Blood, Lymph, Toxins, Circulation, Digestive Stomach, Nutrients, Oxygen, Hormones, Joints, Intestines, Body Odour, Menstruation, Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Fatigue, Brain, Nervous, Endocrinal Systems, Worms, Wounds.
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Sony announced some of the specifications of its upcoming PlayStation 5 game console in April, including the fact that it would have a "game-changing" SSD in place of a spinning hard drive. Now, the company has demonstrated just how much of a difference the SSD could make to game loading speed, in a leaked video that is said to have been taken during a presentation the company was making to investors. In the video, a level from the recent Spider-Man game loads in around eight seconds on a PS4 Pro, but takes less than one second to load on PlayStation 5 development hardware. Of course the demo was conducted by Sony itself, which had full control over the hardware and game code being used.
In the leaked video, shared by Wall Street Journal writer Takashi Mochizuki on Twitter, Sony also demonstrates Spider-Man zipping through New York City. While the game sometimes pauses on the PlayStation 4 Pro, waiting for the environment to be generated around him, the same scene renders flawlessly and continuously on the "next-generation" hardware. This shows how SSDs are much better suited to dealing with high-bandwidth data transfers.
The PlayStation 5 is not due to be formally launched till mid or late 2020, though some reports are speculating that Sony could make an announcement before the end of 2019. We already know that the next-gen gaming console will deliver a significant bump in power and graphics quality. It will be based on a semi-custom octa-core processor manufactured by AMD, using the same underlying design as upcoming third-generation Ryzen 3000-series CPUs based on the Zen 2 architecture.
According to Mochizuki's tweets, Sony says that the next-gen PlayStation will allow "anytime, anywhere" gaming without disconnections. It will feature a disc drive and 3D audio. Interestingly, the PS4 will continue to be Sony's "engine of engagement and profitability" for the next three years, and there are still exclusive AAA games to be announced for it.
Sony will also be leveraging AMD's Radeon 'Navi' GPU architecture for graphics. The upcoming console is said to use a custom variant of AMD's consumer GPUs, and will support resolutions up to 8K. Ray tracing will also be enabled in some form, though details aren't known yet. More information could become known when AMD formally unveils its Navi generation GPUs at a special event happening alongside the E3 gaming expo in Los Angeles next month.
As for the SSD, Sony PlayStation systems architect Mark Cerny claimed that its raw bandwidth was higher than any commercially available PC SSD, and it will have input/output algorithms and drivers that are optimised for loading games. A fast SSD could greatly reduce the frustration of waiting for levels to load, as the leaked demo shows.
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Swamp Zen, a local rock group, is set to play at the Sierra Nevada Big Room later this month for the re-release of a Sierra Nevada beer named in Swamp Zen's honor.
Swamp Zen has been playing shows in Chico for years, with its 10th anniversary celebration taking place just last year.
Though many members have come and gone, percussionist Steve Hoffman and guitarist and vocalist Doug Stein have been the "constant" in Swamp Zen.
"(Swamp Zen) has been a revolving door because we play with a lot of people that graduate and then move on or take career changes," Hoffman said. "Doug and I are the constant in Swamp Zen. We've always been here and we love being here."
At the moment, Swamp Zen consists of Hoffman on percussion and vocals, Stein on rhythm guitar and vocals, Webster Moore on keyboard and vocals, Aron Linker on bass, August Kube on guitar, Zach Hudson on drums, Eric Webber on saxophone and Jeff Daub on trumpet.
Hoffman and Stein pride themselves on proclaiming that Swamp Zen is a "live band," meaning they thrive while playing in front of an audience, even though they also enjoy recording music in a studio setting.
Swamp Zen sold out its 10th anniversary show at Sierra Nevada Brewery. At the same show, Sierra Nevada released a beer called PilZen, a pilsner-style beer named in Swamp Zen's honor.
"We're just incredibly grateful that the brewery has been very kind to us, and to make a beer and name it after us is just — wow," Stein said.
Swamp Zen is one band, of a select few, that has had a Sierra Nevada beer named in its honor. Other notable bands that have signature Sierra Nevada drinks are American rock band Phish and The Mother Hips, a rock group from Chico.
"We're on a very small list of Sierra Nevada making a beer for a band," Hoffman said. "We are humbled and grateful for that."
Over the course of its career, Swamp Zen has played at almost every venue in Chico, including El Rey Theater, The Senator Theater and Lost on Main, where the band can trace its origins.
"Swamp Zen kinda started when we were playing a happy hour thing on Lost on Main," Stein said.
Hoffman, who had already known Doug from his previous bands, enjoyed watching his group play at Lost on Main and asked if he could travel and play with them on an upcoming trip to Mexico.
Upon returning, Hoffman and Stein decided to form a new group with other musicians from Chico, creating Swamp Zen.
Swamp Zen takes much of its musical inspiration from the Grateful Dead and Van Morrison, but no two live shows are ever the same.
"We are a very improvisational band," Hoffman said. "You will never get the same show from us twice."
"A lot of the songs I've written for Swamp Zen are starting points for improvisation," Stein said. "We have some really great players that are super capable of making it different every night."
When asked what people can expect from their upcoming show at Sierra Nevada, Stein and Doug said that they are a "dance party."
"We can improve and jazz all we want, but it's interactive," Stein said. "People that do come to see us come to dance." .
"It's a great vibe," Hoffman said. "Our core people that come out and see us are super friendly and kind. They are what embody the Chico spirit."
Swamp Zen will perform at the Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 E. 20th St., on Saturday, July 20. Sierra Nevada will re-release PilZen and Swamp Zen will be recording a new live album that will be released on a later date.
"We encourage everyone to come on out and be a part of it," Hoffman said. "Someday they can listen to it and say 'that's me screaming right there.'"
"We don't care who you are or what you are; we embrace everyone," Hoffman continued. "We want everyone to come out and have a good time."
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ANAHEIM, Calif. – Mike Trout had successful surgery on his injured left thumb Wednesday, and the Los Angeles Angels slugger is likely to be out for at least six weeks.
Dr. Steve Shin performed surgery on Trout's ulnar collateral ligament and dorsal capsule, the Angels said. The typical recovery time for the procedure is six to eight weeks.
"We're going to count the days, and we're excited that everything went well," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "Hopefully we'll continue to get good news as he starts to work through his rehab and when he can pick up the bat."
Trout injured his hand while sliding headfirst into second base in Miami on Sunday, and is going on the disabled list for the first time in his career.
The two-time A.L. MVP is off to another spectacular start to the season, batting .337 with 16 homers, 36 RBIs and a 1.203 OPS. He leads the AL in on-base percentage (.461), slugging percentage (.742), extra-base hits (32) and walks (36).
Scioscia and the Angels seem hopeful of a relatively quick recovery from an injury that can vary widely in its severity. Shortstop Andrelton Simmons had a similar surgery and returned in five weeks last season.
"It will hopefully (provide) a stronger repair, and it's something that will hold up a little longer," Scioscia said of Trout's surgery.
The Angels acknowledge the enormous task they face in replacing Trout's contributions to their offense for at least another month. Despite Trout's outsized numbers, Los Angeles began Wednesday with the AL's second-worst batting average (.237) and slugging percentage (.380).
"I think it's magnified right now, because you look at our lineup, and Mike was really adding so much because so many guys have struggled," Scioscia said. "Mike's loss is not going to be made up with production from one person. But collectively, one through nine, if we get guys to swing the bats to their capabilities, we can absorb the loss of Mike, hopefully, for the time he's out, and move forward."
The Halos earned their first victory since Trout's injury Tuesday night, putting together a nine-run rally in the third inning of a 9-3 victory over Atlanta. Albert Pujols drove in the first runs in that rally with a three-run homer, the 599th of his career.
While the Angels attempt to stay afloat this summer without their centerpiece, Scioscia expects to rely on Pujols in particular. The 37-year-old designated hitter has driven in 38 runs in 47 games this season, and he homered in each of Los Angeles' first two games without Trout.
"There's one thing about Albert: Seems like when other guys are either slumping or injured, he takes it on and does not want to be out of the lineup," Scioscia said. "If he had a scheduled day off and something happened, he comes in and says, `Hey, I'm playing. I'm going to play. I feel good.' I think he does feel a responsibility to be out there, because he knows how important he is to the team, especially when a guy like Mike is out, and maybe some other guys aren't swinging the bats to their capabilities."
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