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How to remove Bettersearch.co
About this contamination in short
Bettersearch.co is believed to be a browser intruder that can set up without your permission. Many users may be baffled about how setup occurs, as they don't realize they set it up by chance themselves. reroute viruses are added to free programs, and this is called bundling. A browser intruder is not seen to be malevolent and thus shouldn't do any direct damage. It will, however, be capable of causing reroutes to promoted websites. Those pages aren't always not dangerous so keep in mind that if you were redirected to a site that is not secure you may end up infecting your machine with malware. It will not provide any beneficial services to you, so you ought to not authorize it to remain. If you wish to return to usual surfing, you just need to erase Bettersearch.co.
Download Removal Toolto remove Bettersearch.co
* WiperSoft scanner, published on this site, is intended to be used only as a detection tool. More info on WiperSoft. To use the removal functionality, you will need to purchase the full version of WiperSoft. If you wish to uninstall WiperSoft, click here.
How are hijackers generally set up
Freeware oftentimes travel with extra offers. The list includes adware, redirect viruses and other types of undesirable programs. People frequently end up setting up hijackers and other undesirable utilities since they do not pick Advanced or Custom settings when setting up free software. All you need to do if there is something adjoined is untick it/them. Default mode won't show anything attached so by opting for them, you are essentially giving them authorization to set up automatically. If it invaded your machine, delete Bettersearch.co.
Why must I delete Bettersearch.co?
As soon as the browser hijacker invades your machine, your browser's settings will be modified. The hijacker's promoted site will be set as your homepage, new tabs and search engine. All popular browsers, such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, will have those changes executed. Reversing the changes may not be doable without you making sure to remove Bettersearch.co first. Your new homepage will have a search engine, and we don't suggest using as it will expose you to plenty of advertisement content, so as to reroute you. Hijackers perform those redirects to strange websites since more traffic means more profit for owners. You will quickly grow frustrated with the reroute virus since it will execute repeated reroutes to weird websites. They are not only aggravating, however, they could also pose certain harm. The redirects can be able to lead you to a website where some harmful software are waiting for you, and some damaging program could invade your system. We suggest that you delete Bettersearch.co as soon as it makes itself known since that is the only way to avoid a more severe threat.
Bettersearch.co uninstallation
Obtaining anti-spyware program and employing to uninstall Bettersearch.co ought to be the easiest way because the program would do everything for you. Going with by hand Bettersearch.co elimination means you will have to identify the browser hijacker yourself. Nevertheless, instructions on how to erase Bettersearch.co will be presented below this article.Download Removal Toolto remove Bettersearch.co
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Learn how to remove Bettersearch.co from your computer
- 1. Uninstall Bettersearch.co from Windows XP
- 2. Uninstall Bettersearch.co from Windows 7 and Vista
- 3. Uninstall Bettersearch.co from Windows 8
- 4. Remove Bettersearch.co and other malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
- 5. Remove Bettersearch.co and malicious Extensions from Mozilla Firefox:
- 6. Remove Bettersearch.co and all malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
- 7. How to reset your browser?
Step 1. Uninstall Bettersearch.co from Windows XP
- Click the Start button.
- Select Control Panel.
- Click Add or Remove Programs.
- Select Bettersearch.co or other the suspicious program and click Remove.
Step 2. Uninstall Bettersearch.co from Windows 7 and Vista
- Open the Start menu.
- Select Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a program.
- Right-click on the Bettersearch.co or other program that you wish to remove.
- Uninstall it.
Step 3. Uninstall Bettersearch.co from Windows 8
- Access the Metro UI menu.
- Start typing Control Panel. Open it.
- Click Programs and Features.
- Select Bettersearch.co or other unwanted application.
- Click the Uninstall button.
Step 4. Remove Bettersearch.co and other malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:To deal with Bettersearch.co in Internet Explorer, you will have to follow these steps:
- Run Internet Explorer and press Alt+X simultaneously.
- Afterwards, open Manage add-ons and choose Toolbars and Extensions.
- From the provided list remove all suspicious extensions including Bettersearch.co.
- Navigate to Search Providers. Erase the current search tool and pick a new one as your default.
- Save the changes you made and leave this window.
- Now press Alt+X one more time and select Internet Options.
- Access the General tab and replace this home page with the one you trust (google.com , yahoo.com , msn.com)
- To finish the procedure, tap OK.
Step 5. Remove Bettersearch.co and malicious Extensions from Mozilla Firefox:The users who experience Bettersearch.co in Mozilla Firefox, should follow the instructions presented below, if they want to clean their system:
- Launch Mozilla Firefox and click Ctrl+Shift+A at the same time.
- Move your cursor to Extensions and locate the suspicious and undesirable entries.
- Next to the chosen extensions, tap the Remove button.
- Press Alt+T and select Options. Access the General tab.
- In General tab, remove the unreliable home page and choose another, like Google.com, Yahoo.com
- Choose Search tab.
- Delete the unwanted search provider and choose your new search. Click OK.
Step 6. Remove Bettersearch.co and all malicious extensions from Google Chrome:If a browser hijacker took over Google Chrome, the last set of instructions are prepared for you. Do not miss a single step and take care of your system:
- Run Google Chrome and tap Alt+F.
- Click More Tools and choose Extensions.
- Eliminate the undesirable extensions from the list.
- Access Settings and navigate to Open a page or a set of pages that you can find under On startup.
- Press Set pages and replace the current home page with another one.
- Click OK and select Manage Search Engines (under search).
- Remove the current search engine and select a new one.
- Click Done and restart Google Chrome.
Step 7. How to reset your browser?
7.1) Reset Internet Explorer
- Launch your browser and tap Alt+T or click Tools > Internet Options icon at the top right corner.
- Click on the Advanced tab and press Reset button.
- Tick a box next to Delete personal Settings and press the Reset button again.
- Restart your browser.
7.2) Reset Mozilla Firefox
- Open your browser and tap Alt+H.
- Click Help > Troubleshooting Information.
- Now Click Refresh Firefox.
- Click the Refresh Firefox button again.
7.3) Reset Google Chrome
- Open your browser and tap Alt+F or click on 3 Stripes icon at the top right corner
- Select Settings and Click Show advanced settings at end of the page.
- Click Reset settings button.
- Click the Reset button.
7.4) Safari Browser
- Launch your Safari browser.
- Select Safari Settings (top-right corner).
- Choose Reset Safari.... from the drop-down menu.
- A warning dialog box containing all items that you wish to delete will appear. These items are checked by default.
- Make sure that the items you want to erase are checked.
- Press the Reset button.
- Your Safari browser will automatically restart.


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A HUGE roadworks scheme along Botley Road will begin later this month.
The scheme will begin on July 14.
It was originally due to kick off on May 26, but was delayed because of a 'thorough review of working arrangements' in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
The works will take place in phases, with the first being done in a 250m stretch between the entrance to Seacourt Park and Ride and the city centre.
The other five phases of work to take place will be: at the Westminster Way junction; the A34/A420 junction; between Lamarsh Road and Prestwich place; Prestwich Place to Binsey Lane; Eynsham Road to Poplar Road.
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The £9.1m project is hoped to reduce traffic queues on the road, which saw long tailbacks last year due to previous roadworks.
All of the work is focussed around making Botley Road better for pedestrians, cyclists and people riding the bus.
Liam Walker, the county council's cabinet member for highway delivery and operation, said: "Active travel is right at the top of the county council's agenda and the work on Botley Road will contribute to our long-term vision of a county where more and more people are able to use sustainable modes of transport."
He added: "The aim of the work is ultimately to make travelling in and out of Oxford along the Botley Road better, but in the short term the work may cause some inconvenience.
"We will keep the site under review to ensure that work continues to progress safely at all times."
A county council spokesman explained the reason the works had been delayed from May.
He said: "Work on the project had originally been expected to start earlier in the year, but a thorough review of working arrangements in relation to COVID-19 and utility diversions has meant a delay of a few weeks."
Oxfordshire County Council has longer term goals for the roadworks as well.
It hopes the new road layout will boost economic growth and job creation by giving better access to sites for housing and business in Oxford city centre, Botley and along the A420.
It is also preparing Botley Road for the introduction of smart technology, laying the groundwork for upcoming trials of self-driving cars, which are also known as Connected and Autonomous Vehicles.
In May, businesses and residents along Botley Road were sent letters explaining the works and the stages in which they would happen.
At the time, shopkeepers shared concerns about financial troubles which could be caused by the roadworks.
READ AGAIN about the shopkeepers concerns here
Oxfordshire County Council has a £32m budget for road maintenance works across the county this year.

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Those who have seen
lands that have been dry and in despair for years become colorful gardens that send joy in the hearts of whoever looks at them,
darkness that they couldn't recall when it started to exist, is replaced by a soothing light that enlightens and guides,
volcanoes of anger and anxiety that never rested surprisingly change to calm beings,
those who have witnessed these miracles within themselves, experienced how hope can change souls, are able to see hope in every person no matter how bad the situation looks like on the outset. As hope for them became certain, while despair is still doubtful, and the wise man doesn't leave what is certain for what is doubtful.
For this hope is from an endless eternal spring, from the All Merciful the All Mighty, and despair is from the devil.


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Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein discussed the possibility of secretly recording President Trump and invoking the 25th Amendment to impeach him in the days following the firing of former FBI director James Comey, the New York Times reported Friday.
Just two weeks into his tenure as deputy attorney general, Rosenstein reportedly began to regret his role in crafting a memo that cast Comey's handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation as incompetent and was ultimately used to justify his firing.
In conversations with Department of Justice and FBI officials, Rosenstein reportedly considered wearing a wire himself to document chaos in the White House. He also suggested that candidates interviewing for the open FBI director position might secretly record the president, presumably in an effort to document a loyalty test like the one the president is said to have posed to Comey.
Around the same time, Rosenstein reportedly discussed recruiting cabinet members to invoke the 25th Amendment, which would declare the president unfit for office and prompt impeachment proceedings. Rosenstein also suggested that he could likely convince Chief of Staff John Kelly and Attorney General Jeff Sessions to support the impeachment effort.
Rosenstein disputed the Times' characterization of events, which is based on the word of sources briefed on the conversations or on FBI memos describing those conversations.
"The New York Times's story is inaccurate and factually incorrect," he said in a statement. "I will not further comment on a story based on anonymous sources who are obviously biased against the department and are advancing their own personal agenda. But let me be clear about this: Based on my personal dealings with the president, there is no basis to invoke the 25th Amendment."
Update 3:14p.m.: NBC reports that Rosenstein did mention secretly recording Trump but did so in jest, based on a source with first hand knowledge.
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The Church of 2015
Last updated 12/30/2014 at Noon
With 2014 gone, many people will be contemplating how 2015 will be different than the year gone by. Some people want to lose weight, read more, travel the world or stop biting their nails. New Year's resolutions are supposed to give us tangible goals to better ourselves for the year to come.
Resolutions however are not just for people, I believe that there are six important things that the church needs to do in 2015, if the church is to thrive, grow and be relevant in the 21st century.
1. Review what happened in 2014: What worked? What didn't? Where did we spend our money? How did we touch people's lives? What one word would describe 2014? Take some time and objectively look at what transpired in 2014.
2. Honestly answer the question "Why in the world would anyone want to come to this church?": I believe that this is the biggest question that every church must ask itself. How one answers this question affects the ministry, outlook, and mission of the church. If you answer this question honestly, the answer might surprise you and scare you all at the same time.
3. Answer the question "If we closed our doors tomorrow, who would miss us?": Is the church a place to go on Sunday morning or an impactful piece of the community? Is the church a place that is finding areas of ministry that are outside the four walls of the church? Is the church a place of community building, fellowship and service or is it just merely existing? If the your community of faith/church closed tomorrow would there be a gap, a hole, a void left in the community or even a particular neighborhood? Now the even harder question, if no one would miss us then what are we doing here? These questions speak to the heart and nature of the Church's existence.
Love More: Sadly the church has received an unfortunate reputation of being cold and unloving.
Now hear me out, I'm not saying that all churches are this way but every church can be more loving.
Love in my opinion is at the heart of the gospel but if our love is bound by conditions then we are squandering a free gift, the free gift of God's love given to all.
(See I John 4:19) I'm not talking about "love the sinner, hate the sin" mentality either; love is extended to all people from God.
Christ's teaching to love our neighbor as ourselves cannot be limited.
Love and care for all of humanity is the basis of the ministry of Jesus; let's open our hearts and our doors and love all people no matter what.
Stop targeting "young people" (especially if you are not going to do what it takes to keep them): First off, young people aren't lazier than the previous generation and it's not the iPhone's, MTV's or the Devil's fault that they aren't attending church.
We know the stats and we see it happening in churches across the country, young people are leaving the church and they are leaving it in droves.
Try as they might some churches are not willing to allow new, fresh, differing ideas, thoughts, theologies and beliefs in their church building.
There is this unwritten understanding that "we want people to come and experience the Jesus we know even if it doesn't speak to them." This is another door slammed in the face of the next generation.
The younger generations do not want to join committees or organizations, they want to join CAUSES. This is a huge shift from previous generations but it's one that the church must recognize.
As a minister friend once told me "the church has lost its particularity in society." He's right; why go to church if it means serving on a committee when you can make just as much of difference with CASA or United Way or Habitat for Humanity? Churches who have a cause to unite others with ministries they are passionate about will generally have the younger generation more invested.
Promote Justice: Justice comes in many different shapes and sizes and is part of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
There are simple steps that churches can do to promote justice in the world.
One way that I like to promote justice is ensuring that the coffee I drink is from organizations that are Fair Trade Certified.
These groups work with co-ops and farmers to make sure that the workers that pick the beans for your morning cup of joe get paid a fair wage; it's a win-win.
You get great coffee (or tea or chocolate) and the workers can provide for their families.
There are dozens of organizations focusing on the promotion of justice in the world like International Justice Mission and World Vision International to name a few.
God is calling the church in 2014 to look outside of its walls and extend the healing ministry of Christ to all people, in all places and at all times.
The church to be impactful in the 21st century needs to be reflective and introspective. There are many more things that I think the church should reflect, think and act on but these will serve as a good start. I'm not saying that the congregation you attend neglects these six things; some churches do some things well and others do not. The church is standing on the corner of the 21st century and the gospel. 2015 could be a pivotal year for many congregations around the world.


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Gut-Wrenching Moment A Paraglider Drops His Phone While Taking Selfie from 2,500 Feet
You win, gravity!
Paragliders and other adrenaline junkies can sometimes do two mistakes when they go off on their adventures. First, they spend a lot of time taking selfie, thus they get so busy documenting the experience and neglect the chance to simply enjoy it.
The second mistake, of course, is buying a substandard selfie stick. I mean, come on! If you already decided that you'll spend the whole time taking selfies, then you might as well be smart about it, right? Its really a good idea to invest in good gear!
Or you just might suffer the same fate as this poor paraglider.
Apparently, it all started okay. It was a great, sunny day and it was the perfect weather to go paragliding and enjoy the view.
The man, however, wanted to take a selfie.
He was successful in taking his selfie video for a few seconds. He took it from many angles, no doubt smiling from ear to ear.
Unfortunately, he wasn't satisfied.
He brought the phone back and started fidgeting with the already frail looking selfie stick. Looking at the video below, it is impossible not to feel at the edge of your seat.
And then gravity took over.
The bracket of the selfie stick suddenly gave way, resulting to the phone toppling into the side of his leg and into the ground. Just imagine how high this man's heart jumped!
Aaaw, that poor phone.
After watching the footage, I'm actually wishing for two things now.
I wish no one was hit by the phone when it dropped on the ground. Plus I wish that he was taking a livestream and the phone's POV video would surface any day now. That would be really interesting to see, right?
You win, gravity.
Well, we should all let this serve as a lesson about taking selfies while paragliding and, of course, buying high quality selfie sticks.
Watch the video here and hold your breath:
Poor 3-Year-Old Gets Both Legs Amputated After Being Badly Abused By His Evil Parents
"It was absolutely heartbreaking, I don't think we've cried so many tears," his adoptive mother said.
Despite his young age, it's really hard to imagine the kind of tragedy 3-year-old boy Tony Smith had to go through because of his abusive parents. In fact, the little child had to have both of his legs amputated.
In a This Morning feature, we learn that Tony was merely 41 days old when he was violently swung around by his ankles. It resulted to him having a fracture as well as sepsis and multiple organ failure. He was rushed to a hospital and doctors thought he didn't have a big chance of surviving.
Since he was little, Tony Smith has been physically abused by his parents.
Holy Crab! Woman Claims God Answered Her Prayers Through A Horseshoe Crab Shell
For Christians, God is omnipresent after all!
A woman who has sought a sign from heaven believes that she has been guided in her decision to pursue what she wants in life. And how did she know that there was divine intervention in her decision? Well, she claims that God spoke to her through the shell of a horseshoe crab!
Photographer Cathy Rader of New Smyrna Beach, Florida quit her job so she could focus working on a photo book featuring her town. Unsure if she made the right decision, she prayed to God to give her a sign. She, however, never expected that God would reveal his answer in an unusual way: Through the shell of the horseshoe crab that was given to her.
After praying to God for guidance, Cathy Rader believes that this horseshoe crab has answered her questions.
Saudi Arabia Fashion Show Uses Drones Instead of Models, Looks Like A Horror Movie Scene
Instead of being impressed, people ended up criticizing the bizarre show.
While innovation is good, it does not always fall in the good graces of the public. Case in point is the recent fashion show held in Saudi Arabia, wherein drones replaced traditional models walking down the ramp. Instead of wowing the audience though, the show was criticized for having left an impression that ghosts were modeling the fashion creations.
Far from the usual ones that feature statuesque and almost anorexic-looking women or men with towering heights and well-chiseled bodies, the recent fashion show in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia was devoid of any model walking down the ramps and sashaying fashion creations. After all, the organizers of the show wanted to achieve something: Be different through innovation and to be appropriate for the holy month of Ramadan. Hence, instead of models, the show employed the use of drones to showcase the fashion goods.
The organizers of the fashion event spent much time and effort in planning the show.
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Position Summary
The ideal candidate will be effective in the engineering of systems and the managing engineering personnel. The candidate will be reporting to the Director of IT and will assist with technical direction and the research of new technologies. The candidate will require experience in system design and implementation requiring a high level of technical expertise in a variety of technical disciplines such as, high-performance computing, enterprise storage systems, and data center management. He or she will also be responsible for advising desktop personnel on security, storage, and system domain management issues, to help ensure high-quality desk support services for a community of approximately 100 scientific researchers.
The ability to adjust to rapidly changing technical requirements is essential, as is willingness to assume high level responsibilities and take initiative. Ability to multi-task, solve complex problems and work well with various external groups is crucial. Strong interpersonal and communications skills are required. The physical ability to install rack mounted servers is needed. Ability to handle off-hours, on-site support calls. Must possess the following technical skills:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus at least four years of related experience. Demonstrated knowledge of system design and implementation related to Active Directory, distributed computing, enterprise storage, system virtualization and networking. Experience in high-performance computing and big data environments. Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Being A Patriot
What do students wear to school?
There are several uniform options for our young men and women.
Pants, Shirts and Kilts: Most uniform items can be purchased at the John Carroll School Bookstore and at Flynn & O'Hara. Uniform pants (Men's and Women's Khakis) can be purchased through Land's End; Men's dress shirts can also be purchased at Land's End. Girls will need to purchase their uniform kilts in store or during fitting sessions held at John Carroll.
Shoes: Boys and girls must wear black or brown leather dress shoes. We do allow "Sperry" style docksiders which most of our students wear. We do not allow canvas shoes, VANS, or any shoe with thick, white trim (e.g. Converse, Polo).
What is the benefit of attending a co-ed school?
Co-education creates a real-life comradeship that is not found in single-sex education. According to research performed by the American Council for Co-Educational Schooling (ACCES), co-education enhances communication and collaboration among young men and women while building relationships. Learning how to solve problems and work effectively with members of the opposite sex is a fundamental skill that is imperative for success beyond the educational setting.
What is the average class size?
The average class consists of 19 students. Our faculty can give each student the personal attention they need to succeed with a low 11:1 student to teacher ratio.
Is there bus transportation available to and from John Carroll?
Yes! There are bus routes from Jarrettsville to Kingsville to Perryville with many stops in-between. Families can choose from round-trip and one-way options and a variety of payment plans. For additional information and to sign up for bus transportation, visit here.
What are John Carroll's school day hours?
The John Carroll School's academic day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. except for early dismissal days, when students are dismissed at 2:15 p.m.
What are the benefits of the eight-day academic cycle?
The eight-day cycle allows for optimal instruction because it varies the time of day the student has the class. It also helps students avoid missing the same class each week for sports games and other extracurricular events that may occur on the same day of the week.
What distinguishes John Carroll from other schools?
Besides challenging academics, award winning arts and competitive athletics, there are several unique components to a John Carroll education:
- Service. Service is an integral part of the school mission, and so each student must complete a minimum of 60 hours of community service to graduate. Service Learning Opportunities include overseas trips to help populations in Honduras, Costa Rica and more.
- Senior Project. Since 2008, completion of a Senior Project has been a mandatory graduation requirement. Seniors must create, develop, implement, and present for evaluation an independent project that involves 30 hours of field experience.
- International Focus. Gaining a global perspective is a big part of a JC education, and students develop understanding and compassion for other cultures not only through study, but through side-by-side learning with classmates from around the world. The school has an on-campus international dormitory, partners with schools from China, and currently has registered students from 10 different countries.
What opportunities are available in the arts?
John Carroll has award-winning arts programs with numerous academic, extracurricular, and club opportunities for our students to further exploration of visual, literary and performing arts. Students can also audition and take courses at the College Preparatory Dance Program at no additional cost.
- There are 32 different visual, literary and performing art courses.
- Students can participate in seven different musical ensembles: Marching Band, Concert Band, Bella Voce (a cappella group), Chorus, Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, Orchestra and Rock Band.
- A number of dance and music concerts, along with three musical theatre performances, are put on each year and are well attended by the community. Many students have roles in both fall and spring musical theatre productions, as well as perform in winter and spring concerts.
- The band marches in numerous area parades and home football games. It also performs at school assemblies, pep rallies and other school activities, as well as during the Open House.
Learn more about opportunities available in the arts!
What AP and College Credit Opportunities are available?
John Carroll currently offers 50+ AP and Honors courses and has special diploma distinctions including Fine Arts and Science, plus the new AP Capstone diploma. In addition, the FLEX program enables students to dually enroll in college and earn college credits.
Are there any special program options for students?
Yes! John Carroll strives to offer a challenging and customizable education for every student. Special programs include:
- STEAM Academy (by invitation only): For students who display a strong interest and aptitude for science and/or mathematics
- FLEX (Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurial Exploration): All students take the Financial Literacy class during their sophomore year to learn basic principles of money management. Juniors and Seniors can also take the Entrepreneurial Exploration elective with the option to dually enroll and earn college credits.
- St. Joseph Program: Supports student with documented learning differences and helps participants excel by providing tutoring and developing customized strategies for their personal learning style.
- College Preparatory Dance Program: Offers conservatory level training in an academic setting.
- AP Capstone: Challenges scholarship recipients to take two yearlong AP classes and four additional AP courses. John Carroll is the first Catholic high school in the state of Maryland approved by the College Board to offer this AP Capstone diploma.
- WHOLE Program (Wellness, Health, and Optimal Living Everyday): Includes physical education, health, food and nutrition and strength and conditioning classes.
- Senior Project. Since 2008 completion of a Senior Project has been a mandatory graduation requirement. Seniors must create, develop, implement, and present for evaluation an independent project that involves 30 hours of field experience.
How can I afford John Carroll?
The John Carroll School partners with a tuition management service, FACTS Management Company (FACTS), to provide our families with payment plan options and flexibility in making their tuition payments. We also offer financial assistance to eligible families, based on documented financial need. Financial Aid grants are awarded annually and are deducted from the tuition. In addition, the John Carroll School provides sibling discounts and scholarship opportunities. For more information, click here.
Does my child need a laptop?
Yes, all students are required to have a laptop. For details, visit our Technology page.
What should you and your child expect on the shadow day?
Your child will be paired with a JC freshman or sophomore student ambassador and will attend classes and meet faculty, administrators, coaches and other students. Most importantly, they will get a true feel for a day in the life of a JC Patriot and for what it means to be part of our community where every Patriot has a story!
Parents are invited to stay for 30 minutes of Coffee and Conversation from 8:30 – 9 a.m. with representatives from John Carroll administration who will share a presentation and be available to answer any questions.
What is the dress code for shadow day?
We ask all student visitors to comply with our school's dress code guidelines (jeans and tennis shoes are not permitted). If your child currently wears a uniform to school, it is acceptable but not required. Otherwise, business casual attire is recommended. Remember, JC spirit wear is always in style too!
What should your child bring to shadow day?
Our students and staff are delighted to welcome your child and will provide everything needed for the day, including a complementary lunch from our café! Please notify us if there are any dietary restrictions by replying to this email.
Want your child to see a specific class, extracurricular activity, or sport during their shadow day?
Let us know in advance if there are certain classes that Abby would like to attend and we can schedule accordingly. For example, if your child is a real math enthusiast, we'd love to add an upper-level math class. If your child is a budding writer, we can be sure to include a creative writing class. Please note that teams, clubs and a few classes meet after school hours and may not always meet on days convenient for your child's visit; to schedule a time to meet with a specific club or team please contact Admissions.
When can I visit the school?
6th, 7th and 8th graders and their parents can tour the campus and see the classrooms in a variety of ways. From shadowing a current student to attending Open House or a Welcome Wednesday, there are many opportunities to experience what it means to be a Patriot firsthand. Head over to our "Visit" page for more information and dates on all of our upcoming admissions events.
How often is mass celebrated at school?
Every school day at JC begins with a prayer. Mass is celebrated each Wednesday in the Chapel but attendance is optional. School-wide liturgies are held for the opening of school, holy days and the end of the school year. Additional opportunities for worship are available during Junior Ring Mass, Thanksgiving Prayer Service, Christmas Eve Mass and Baccalaureate Mass. Students can get involved by serving as Eucharistic Ministers, Music Ministers, Lectors, Sacristans and Altar Servers.


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January – What's the point of anything?
Dead Christmas trees, nothing fits, nobody drinking. Your house full of stuff people gave you for Christmas that you don't want. Nothing good on telly. Dark.
February – How can this be worse than January?
At least January is close to December and its Christmas glow. But this. THIS?
March – Why am I still wearing a thermal vest?
Why are my fingertips blue? Why do I have a hot water bottle up my jumper? Is that snow? What will my heating bill look like? Should I stop eating to save money to pay it? Why don't I have more money? Why don't I live in California? Why aren't I Kaia Gerber? Am I going to get rickets from a lack of Vitamin D?
April – OK, this cannot be spring
I've never felt so gloomy in my life.
May – Where the hell has the year gone?
Wait. It's May? But it can't be. Christmas was only… four months ago. Oh. *checks crows feet in the mirror*
June – Why did I bother buying fake tan?
Seeing as I'm going to be wearing jeans and a jumper for the rest of my life, thanks to this perpetual rain.
July – I can't bear the heat it's so humid and boiling and it's making me PANIC
Air conditioners sold out. Fans sold out. Barbecues sold out. I hate England.
August – I am the only person not on holiday
It's fine, I can go to Ibiza some other time when YOU'RE all back at work, heh heh heh……. (when I'll have to go alone because everyone has used up their holiday for the rest of the year).
September – Back to school terror
I left school in 1709 and yet I'm still anxious about whether I'll do OK this term.
October – DARK
Get up in the dark. Get home in the dark. Might as well be a mole.
November – I will never see the sun again
Unfollowing anyone on my Instagram feed who is on holiday because what right have they????????? How very dare they???????? Vulgar.
December – I will be dead soon
My life is literally flashing before my eyes. A YEAR???? I want doves released at my funeral and a Viking burial.


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I think this next project is a very pretty one. I'm going keep it simple & use 28 count white evenweave (I can't go wrong with that, can I?). More news as it comes to hand. For now, I'm waiting on a chart.
Meanwhile, the painting is looking good. I've chosen to continue with the Birkshire White (which is almost yellow) which runs throughout the rest of the house. I'm not putting any feature coloured walls into this room. I don't think it'd 'work' with the rest of the decor. I probably will when I come to painting what the crown prince calls 'The Cross Stitch Room' (it has 3 pictures on the walls - which is more than anywhere else in the house where no pics are hung cos I'm enjoying the paint for a while - LOL).
I've also chosen a new piece of fabric for my '5 Simple Rules' project. I yanked it out of the stash pile this morning, so have only a vague idea what it is - erm, query antique white 28 count linen. We'll all just have to wait and see.
Happiness & laughter always, folks. I hope you are enjoying the current weather wherever you are. It's glorious here in Brisbane at the moment.


text: Over the past few years Godzilla has been resurfacing in my work. Over and over. I often did not call her Godzilla, but rather "monster" or "dragon." This fall I decided to stop dancing around what my work was actually about and start calling her by name GODZILLA. I embarked on a series I called 100 Godzilla's. Now even though I can be a reclusive type while I work, I am never satisfied by just making things. I like to add community to my work and often add other artists or people to my practice. So I asked all my friends to lend a hand. So far I am at about 65 completed with almost 15 generously donated by other artists. Below almost forty have been photographed so take a look.


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Morehead, Ky. --- The Tennessee State University women's basketball team knocked down a season second-best 10 three-pointers in an, 81-74, victory over Morehead State Saturday night in Johnson Arena.
The win was TSU's second straight victory and improved the Lady Tigers to 7-4 in the OVC (10-12 overall). Morehead State fell to 11-13 (7-4 OVC).
Brianna Lawrence led TSU with 22 points behind a stellar shooting performance. The junior went 8-of-14 from the field and 6-of-8 from three-point range. I'mani Davis also reached double-digits with 14 points while Chelsea Hudson added 12. Rachel Allen posted her second career double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Allen also only committed one turnover in the contest.
Morehead State had three players in double-figures led by Shay Steele's 25 points. Almesha Jones scored 16 and Maiki Viela tallied 12.
Despite shooting 55.6 percent from three-point range through the first sixteen minutes of the game, TSU fell behind, 37-31 at the 3:34 mark. The Lady Tigers, however, used an 8-2 rally, capped by a Brianna Lawrence three-pointer to pull even, 39-39, just before the end of the half.
Lawrence christened the second stanza with a triple from the corner before an old fashioned three-point play by Jayda Johnson put the Lady Tigers on top, 45-40.
Morehead State battled from behind to reclaim the lead and the teams traded buckets. Both squads had played to a 54-54 tie at the 11:35 mark.
The rest of the contest was a fiercely contested battle as neither team would let up. TSU was holding on to a slight, 65-64, lead when Brianna Lawrence buried her fifth triple of the game to give the Lady Tigers a four-point cushion.
A few possessions later, Rachel Allen found Lawrence in the corner for another long range bomb. MSU answered with a score on its trip down the floor and forced a TSU turnover on the next play.
The Lady Tigers maintained their composure and made timely free-throws down the stretch to secure the win.
Tennessee State returns to action on Thursday, February 12 at Tennessee Tech. Game time is slated for 4:15 p.m. in the Eblen Center.


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The United boss is convinced his side's never-say-die attitude is the hallmark of them being champions.
United have secured late wins at Norwich and Blackburn in recent weeks to show no signs of letting up in the title race.
Fergie says confidence couldn't be higher and that United never know when to give in. He reckons this gives them a huge advantage when it comes to seeing off their rivals.
The United boss said: "I think over the years we've had these moments when we've scored late goals.
"You go back to 1993 and Sheffield Wednesday, two goals in the last nine minutes of injury time.
"I think it's part of the history that we don't give in. We are capable of scoring late goals.
"It's not an accident because there's a thread that relates to the club that way.
"It's been obvious for many years. You could point to the recovery at Chelsea, the Norwich game obviously, or Monday (at Blackburn) because with nine minutes to go it's 0-0.
"But they don't give in. They kept their intensity and concentration really well. That, to me, was the plus point at Blackburn. We could have been done on Monday night.
"You have to grind out and persevere and hope the team in front of you make mistakes or lose points."
Title rivals Manchester City have squandered points, winning just one of their last four league games.
Ferguson admits all teams slip up but reckons the deciding factor is what stage of the season it happens.
United have not lost since back-to-back defeats at the start of 2012 and Fergie added: "In the league, I've always said, you drop points. It's a fact. We all drop points.
"No-one gets through a season without dropping points.
"It's when you drop them that counts and also, in the run-in, not to drop as many as your immediate opponents, which we haven't done. We've had a good spell."


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New statistics released on talking therapies in England
New annual figures have been released by NHS Digital on referrals to talking therapies in England during 2019-20.
New information shows healthcare activity and outcomes for the shielded population
A new aggregate data set that provides information on healthcare activity and outcomes of shielded patients has been published by NHS Digital today.
Coronavirus test results now visible to GPs
COVID-19 test results are now being automatically sent to GP systems as well as being communicated to the individual, giving GPs visibility of which of their patients have had COVID-19 tests and whether they have tested positive or negative.
New service enables people to sign up to be contacted for COVID-19 vaccine studies
A new NHS service has been launched today (20 July) to enable people across the UK to sign up for information on COVID-19 vaccine trials.
Data collection from adult social care will aid research into coronavirus trends in care settings
The Social Care Data Collection for Pandemic Planning and Research will collect existing, anonymised data on the COVID-19 status of care givers and care receivers directly from IT systems.
NHS Digital supports cardiovascular hospital admission research published today in the Lancet
New data from NHS Digital has been used by the University of Oxford for a study looking at the weekly cardiac-related hospital admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Increase in use of electronic prescriptions during coronavirus
More than 85% of primary care prescriptions in England are now processed electronically, after a rise in use of the service during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Regional coronavirus cases and triage figures published in new interactive dashboard
NHS Digital has published an interactive dashboard showing the number of coronavirus cases identified through Pillar 1 and 2 testing and the total number of NHS Pathways triages through 111 and 999, and online assessments in 111 Online which received a potential COVID-19 final disposition.
NHS Digital Chief Executive named in Global Top 100 Data Visionaries
NHS Digital's Chief Executive, Sarah Wilkinson, has been named as one of the Global Top 100 Data Visionaries by HotTopics.
NHS Digital supports development of risk prediction model for more tailored COVID-19 shielding advice
Clinicians and GPs will soon be able to better identify patients who are at a higher risk of serious illness from SARS-CoV-2 infection based on a new data-driven risk prediction model.
NHS Digital enables researchers to find effective treatment for COVID-19
Data curated by NHS Digital, and serviced through NHS DigiTrials, has successfully enabled researchers find a major breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19.
Patient record flag can positively affect care of people with learning disabilities
Healthcare for people with a learning disability can be improved by a new flag on patient records, a pilot scheme has shown.
Landmark IT deal will provide access to digital tools and save hundreds of millions of pounds for the NHS
An agreement struck between NHSX, NHS Digital and Microsoft will save the NHS hundreds of millions of pounds and enable all eligible organisations in England to access Microsoft 365 digital tools.
Summary information published today on NHS e-Referral Service
Anonymous summary data on the number of hospital bookings using the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS) has been published for the first time today as an open dataset.
Increased COVID-19 risk for ethnic minorities, according to academic study supported by NHS Digital
NHS Digital has contributed to a study by academics at the University of California and Cambridge University1looking at the increased risk to people from ethnic minorities from COVID-19.
Syndication service provides latest NHS coronavirus information for websites
Up to date official health information on coronavirus (COVID-19) is now available for organisations and companies to add to their websites quickly and easily.
Summary information published on high-risk patients on the Shielded Patient List
Anonymous summary data on patients who have been identified as being on the coronavirus (COVID-19) Shielded Patient List (SPL) has been published for the first time today.
Almost half a million MS Teams messages a day sent in the NHS during COVID-19 lockdown
The average number of weekday remote meetings carried out in the NHS using Microsoft Teams has reached 90,250: more than a six-fold increase since the week it was rolled out across the NHS by NHS Digital, following lockdown restrictions.
Explanatory note: GP data to support vital coronavirus response
NHS Digital is supporting GPs by putting in place a central service to collect and disseminate data from General Practice to support vital planning and research, as part of the coronavirus response.
Statistics released on obesity-related hospital admissions in England in 2018-19
New figures on obesity-related hospital admissions have been published today by NHS Digital.
New NHS Digital Deputy Chief Executive takes up post
NHS Digital's new Deputy Chief Executive, Pete Rose, has today joined the organisation. Pete will also take on the role of Chief Information Security Officer for the Health and Care System.
Over six thousand care providers sign up to NHSmail in just six weeks
The number of care providers using NHSmail, the NHS' centrally-funded email service, has more than doubled in the last six weeks from 4,141 providers to 10,186, to support staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Better information sharing to help clinicians during COVID-19
GPs and authorised health and care professionals in the NHS will now be able to access primary care records for patients registered at other practices during the Coronavirus epidemic.
NHS login hits one million registered users
More than a million people have now registered with NHS login following an upsurge in demand for digital services during the coronavirus pandemic.
Trials begin of machine learning system to help hospitals plan and manage COVID-19 treatment resources developed by NHS Digital and University of Cambridge
Trials have begun of a system that will use machine learning to help predict the upcoming demand for intensive care (ICU) beds and ventilators needed to treat patients with COVID-19 at individual hospitals and across regions in England.
Patients now able to nominate pharmacy using the NHS App
New functionality has been added to the NHS App allowing patients across England to use it to choose a pharmacy to have their repeat prescriptions sent to directly.
NHS Digital data to help find effective treatment for Covid-19
Data from NHS Digital is being used by researchers in the fight to find treatment for patients diagnosed with coronavirus.
Child Protection information to be shared with school nurses and health visitors
A tool that provides data on protected vulnerable children for the NHS and local authorities is being broadened to include school nurses and health visitors.
NHS Digital streamlines NHS Smartcard access for new starters
NHS Digital has permitted the use of a virtual Smartcard and streamlined processes for physical cards, giving new staff fast access to hospital systems. This is important for the new Nightingale Hospitals where thousands of staff need to be verified and onto systems quickly.
Surge in the number of people using NHS tech during Coronavirus outbreak
Research this week shows 38% of people have increased their use of NHS technology since the start of the Coronavirus outbreak.
Data published on potential COVID-19 symptoms reported through NHS Pathways and 111 online
Dashboard shows the total number of NHS Pathways triages through 111 and 999, and online assessments in 111 online which have received a potential COVID-19 final disposition.
NHS support via text message for people with symptoms of Covid-19
People staying at home suffering with suspected coronavirus symptoms will get regular check-ins from a new NHS messaging service launched today
Coronavirus letters sent in error to deceased patients
We would like to apologise for an error that has led to a very small proportion of the letters intended to notify people most at risk of Coronavirus being sent to patients who have died.
Coronavirus letters sent in error to deceased patients: A message to family members affected
Although we are unable to contact you personally, we would like to say how sorry we are for any distress that may have been caused by the letter you have received.
Statement for people who think they have inaccurately been sent communication about being on the shielded list for Coronavirus
We have recently sent texts and letters to patients who are to be shielded from Coronavirus, to give them the information and advice they need.
DHSC press release: Online isolation notes launched - providing proof of coronavirus absence from work
People unable to work for more than seven days because of coronavirus (COVID-19) can obtain an isolation note through a new online service.
Messaging tool for NHS to support remote working during coronavirus outbreak
A messaging and conferencing app will be available for free, for a limited time period across the NHS, to counter the increased risks associated with COVID-19.
Data and services to support the management of Coronavirus
NHS Digital has been asked by the Secretary of State for Health & Social Care and NHS England to collect and analyse data as part of measures to counter the spread of Coronavirus.
NHS unveils package of measures to help people find trusted health information online
The NHS today unveiled new developments in its efforts to ensure people find trusted information online. It has worked with Google to ensure it provides the public in the UK with easy access to NHS information about more than 250 of the most searched for health conditions on the NHS website, through new Knowledge Panels.
NHS website clinical content modularised for better syndication
The most popular 250 pages of clinically assured content on the NHS website can now be used more flexibly, thanks to the next stage of the existing syndication programme.
New electronic notifications service for vaccinations launched this winter
• Saves time, keeps GPs informed and improves accuracy of health data • Allows GPs to identify unvaccinated patients from at-risk groups
New statistics on England's social care workforce published
NHS Digital has today published its latest annual report on the local authority-employed adult social care workforce in England.
Latest statistics on staff at independent healthcare providers released
Information about employees of Independent Healthcare Providers (IHPs) in England has been published today by NHS Digital.
NHS Digital and PHIN launch consultation on next phase of Acute Data Alignment Programme
NHS Digital and the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) have launched a consultation as part of the next phase of a programme to align private healthcare data with NHS recorded activity.
Digital midwives win prestigious award for their use of tech
An NHS Digital-run group for digital midwives has won an award for 'Use of Technology in Midwifery' at the British Journal of Midwifery awards.
Latest patient outcomes data on hip and knee replacements published today
The results from questionnaires completed by patients who have undergone hip and knee replacements have been published by NHS Digital today.
Local digital adult social care projects awarded share of £4.5m
Sixteen organisations that provide and commission adult social care services are to receive a share of £4.5m to enable them to roll out their local digital projects on a wider scale.
Digital champions key to tackling distrust in online health confidentiality
A lack of skills and a distrust of health information online are two of the biggest barriers for patients to use the internet, according to new research.
Analysis of Pathways NHS111 calls linked to hospital attendances published
NHS Digital has today published for the first time experimental statistics analysing data from Pathways1 NHS111 calls linked to Hospital Episode Statistics.
National expansion of Real Time Exemption Checking service for prescriptions
An NHS electronic system which enables pharmacies to immediately check if a patient is eligible for free prescriptions is being rolled out nationally.
Around 360,000 admissions to hospital as a result of alcohol in 2018/19
Drinking alcohol was the main reason for 358,000 admissions to hospital in 2018/19 according to new figures published by NHS Digital today.
NHS Digital appoints Pete Rose as new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the health and care system and Deputy CEO
NHS Digital has today announced the appointment of Pete Rose as the new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the health and care system and its new Deputy CEO.
Patient assessments of NHS food, cleanliness and other non-clinical aspects of hospital care published today
Results of the annual patient-led assessments of non-clinical elements of care, such as catering services, cleanliness and waiting facilities are published today.
NHS unveils 'Faces of the NHS App'
The NHS has revealed the first nine frontline NHS staff members who have been selected to become the 'Faces' of a campaign to promote the NHS App to patients.
More patients to benefit from single secure access to healthcare apps as NHS Digital launches NHS login toolkit
Approved digital health and care app and website developers can now integrate NHS login into their products thanks to a new toolkit launched by NHS Digital.
Annual information on the health and care of people with learning disabilities is published
Information on the health of people with learning disabilities in 2018-19 has been released today by NHS Digital.
Number of NHS App users more than double in 3 months as 'App Ambassadors' set to work
The number of patients using the NHS App has more than doubled since Chief Nurse Ruth May announced the 'NHS App Ambassadors' scheme in early September.
Reports on adult safeguarding and deferred payment agreements published today
The latest information on adult safeguarding and deferred payment agreements during 2018/19 has been released today by NHS Digital in two reports.
State of the nation's health in 2018 shown in new report
The latest figures for the Health Survey for England have been released by NHS Digital, monitoring trends in the nation's health and featuring new data on gambling, asthma and longstanding conditions.
NHS Digital publishes detailed picture of mental health in England
Annual figures on mental health, learning disability and autism services have been published today by NHS Digital.
Drug-related hospital admissions data for 2018-19 published in new report
The latest figures on drug misuse in England have been published today by NHS Digital.
New figures on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards released
NHS Digital has released new figures on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) for care homes and hospitals.
Latest cervical screening figures released
The latest annual report on cervical screening coverage has been published by NHS Digital today.
Prescribing costs for 2018-19 published
Information on the estimated costs at list price of medicines used in hospitals and prescribed in primary care in 2018-19 has been published by NHS Digital.
Experimental waiting times data for autism services published for first time
Partial statistics on waiting times for people in contact with autism services have been published today by NHS Digital.
Strong showing for NHS Digital as four shortlisted for prestigious 'Women in IT' awards
Women in NHS Digital have been shortlisted for four different Women in IT awards from the Women in IT Global Initiative.
Report published on extent of pharmacy services in England
NHS Digital has today published figures on activity carried out by community pharmacies and appliance contractors in England.
Connectivity issues for some users of NHSmail through Outlook
We are aware that some users are currently unable to access NHSmail through Outlook.
Painkiller use in childbirth drops six percentage points in a decade
The use of analgesics or anaesthetics before or during delivery has dropped from 67% of all deliveries in 2008-09 to 61% in 2018-191, new figures released by NHS Digital show.
New social media techniques used to boost cancer screening rates
Hundreds of practice nurses across the country have been taught how social media can improve health thanks to the success of one of NHS Digital's Widening Digital Participation projects.
Annual Mental Health Act detentions published
NHS Digital has published new figures on the number of detentions carried out under the Mental Health Act in 2018-19.
NHS Digital's Clinical Adviser for maternity wins a Gold Chief Midwifery Officer Award
A Clinical Adviser at NHS Digital who is leading the charge to digitise maternity services has been recognised with a special gold award from England's Chief Midwifery Officer.
Annual Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF) report for England published
Figures showing the recorded prevalence of 21 conditions1, including asthma, hypertension, dementia, diabetes, and depression are published today by NHS Digital.
Three reports providing official adult social care statistics released by NHS Digital today
NHS Digital has today published three reports which include the latest statistics on those in receipt of adult social care in England.
Universal electronic prescriptions could save NHS £300m in next three years
Prescription processing is to become digital by default as the final phase of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is rolled out across the country.
Successful suppliers announced for new GP IT Futures framework
Nearly 70 GP IT system suppliers are to be awarded contracts to supply IT systems via the new GP IT Futures framework.
Leeds pharmacies and GP practices first to share flu vaccination details via clinical systems
Information about flu vaccinations is being sent from pharmacies to GP practices in a pilot scheme run by NHS Digital.
NHS Digital publishes annual Breast and Cosmetic Implant Registry report
NHS Digital has today published the Breast and Cosmetic Implant Registry annual report.
Annual information published on cost of NHS estate
Information relating to the costs of providing, maintaining and servicing the NHS estate has been published by NHS Digital today.
Statistics on NHS Health Checks broken down by age, gender and ethnicity for the first time
Local demographic statistics on NHS Health Checks attended in England between April 2012 and March 2018 has been published for the first time today.
NHS Digital supports visual data challenge
NHS Digital has partnered with the Nuffield Trust and British Medical Journal (BMJ) for a new data visualisation competition that aims to shine a light on data about health and care inequalities in England.
New resources help organisations to support older people to use digital
This week is Get Online Week - the UK's largest digital inclusion campaign - and we're celebrating the positive impact that digital can have for older people through a new report launched today (Good Things Foundation press release).
Rob Shaw CBE announces his departure from NHS Digital
Rob Shaw, deputy CEO at NHS Digital has announced that he will be leaving the organisation at Christmas, to pursue a consulting career.
NHS Digital puts biometric login coding at developers' fingertips
NHS Digital has released two pieces of code under open source that will allow developers to include biometric login into their products and services.
Mental health crisis plan access for ambulance staff to go live
Ambulance clinicians will soon be able to access the mental health crisis plans of emergency patients while on the move, following the successful first pilot phase of the National Record Locator.
Annual outpatients activity report published
NHS Digital has today published the Hospital Outpatient Activity, 2018/19 report.
Obesity increased in reception children in 2018-19, while levels remained similar in year 6 pupils
Obesity prevalence among reception-aged schoolchildren in England increased between 2017-18 and 2018-19, new statistics from NHS Digital show.
New mortality indicator published on people with learning disabilities
The indicator2 measures the national and local standardised mortality ratio3 of the learning disabilities population.
Fall in coverage for all routine childhood vaccinations in England in 2018-19
Coverage for all routine childhood vaccinations administered to children under five decreased in England in 2018-19 compared to the previous year, a new report shows.
NHS Digital launches staff campaign to boost cyber security in the workplace
NHS staff are being given support and advice to improve cyber security across the system
Hospital admission statistics published
Statistics on all NHS admissions into hospitals in England in 2018-19 have been published today by NHS Digital.
Latest NHS Payments to General Practice figures published
The NHS Payments to General Practice, England, 2018/19 report has been published today by NHS Digital.
New hub to enhance clinical trial capability
NHS Digital partners with University of Oxford, Microsoft and IBM for pioneering new venture.
A&E attendances twice as high for people in the most deprived areas as in the least deprived
There were more than twice as many attendances to Accident and Emergency departments in England for the 10% of the population living in the most deprived areas (3.1 million), compared with the least deprived 10% (1.5 million) in 2018-19, according to official figures released today.


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Google announced that their next range of smartphones would be Google-branded and the Pixel and Pixel 2 duly were. It seemed clear that the future for the Nexus brand would be very different if, indeed, there was a future at all. Google have all but announced that there would be no more Nexus-branded devices, so does that mean that Nexus is dead? The Nexus ranges of smartphones and tablets were massively popular. Surely Google wouldn't want to abandon them just yet?
Well, actually, it's entirely possible that Nokia might hold the key to the future of Nexus, at least in terms of the hardware.
It's no secret that the Nokia name has taken a bit of a beating in recent years. That is true despite the later backing of Microsoft themselves. Furthermore it's also no secret that Nokia have always produced incredible devices, whatever the state of the company or its reputation. There has been an important development recently for Nokia, and perhaps for Google too. Nokia have switched wholesale from Windows mobile to Android. The release this year of several new mid-range models have drawn admiring glances. Not just for the quality of the hardware, but also for the way Android presents itself on them.
One of the biggest complaints from smartphone buyers is that the manufacturers insist on adding a ton of bloatware on the phones. They do that together with their own version of how Android should look, but Nokia haven't done that. The OS is presented almost exactly as Google intends it to. It allows updates to be pushed out almost immediately without the usual annoying delay. All the while other manufacturers keep fiddling with it until it barely resembles the actual release.
All this has drawn comparisons to how things were with Nexus devices. The industry was left wondering if Nokia are basically being adopted by Google as pseudo-replacements for Nexus as manufactured by the likes of LG and Motorola. Google themselves are saying nothing of any note. The current owners of the Nokia name, HMD Global, have only made vague statements about jointly – with Google – enhancing the Nokia brand.
All this has also piqued the interest of long term Nokia fans. Many have been obliged to switch to Android for lack of any alternatives in Nokia's previous, and now abandoned, area of Windows Mobile. Nokia have always made great phones, and the Nokia 3 and 5 models have been very well received. The same is with the 8 despite it falling just short of true flagship credentials. There have long been rumors of a Nokia 9 device to rival both the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S ranges. Despite the lack of pictures being leaked – officially or otherwise – it's not out of the question. We may very well be seeing it before the end of 2017 or very early in 2018.
The other big rumor is that the Nokia 9 may cost a fair bit lower than either Apple's or Samsung's smartphones despite being just as powerful and with similar features. Throw in quick updates of Android and it could well mean that Nokia will be back with a huge bang. It will shake the industry up significantly.
So, Nexus may be a fading – if fond – memory. But it seems the alternative might already be with us. If you see the name Nokia and feel tempted just to sigh softly and move on, don't. Chances are you could be missing the biggest event in the smartphone world for years.


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Yes, I'm not kidding!
A healthy diet is not only important for us, but also very much so for our four-legged buddies.
I often get the feeling that many horse-owners don't know what their horse needs in its diet and just buy whatever looks like a fancy muesli mix.
First of all, what a normal and healthy horse really needs is ample water, unrestricted straw and hay, some grass and maybe some of them a few scoops of oats.
Horses are grazing animals, which means they spend most of their day munching on something. They have to! If a horse is deprived of hay or grass for too long it can cause digestive problems, a notable decrease in performance and even dangerous colics.
Daily hay ration: 10 – 15 kg (depending on the size of your horse)
This article is about feeding horses, but then I so often see people stuffing their already fat and under-trained ponies and horses with mueslies, apples and other stuff they certainly don't need. So, whenever you think about buying feed for your horse or thinking about changing its diet, ask yourself: does he/she really need this?
Over-feeding is not horse-love, it's animal cruelty.
Another word of caution must be said about horses with special requirements, such as horses with hay allergies, summer itch or laminities (often seen in ponies, Icelandic horses and Haflingers). Please make sure to discuss every aspect of their diets with your vet, even ask about how to regulate grazing times on the meadows and what their stable bedding should be like!
To prevent the development of such ailments in your horse, always make sure your horse isn't being oversupplied with proteins. Do your horse the favour and never give them more than what is recommended to feed per 100 kg of horse-weight, ask your vet if you don't know what your horse might weigh.
Now, this is a little list of feeds and supplements for a healthy horse diet. The order is decreasing with importance and/or frequency of feeding those items:
I'm a big fan of herbs. They are mild, natural but effective supplements to balance your horse's diet and help it with ailments it might have.
There's many different herbs and herb mixtures to help with the change of fur, hooves, lungs and respiratory problems, joints, muscles, nervosity and many other things.
Our 25-year old tall, slightly skinny and arthritic ex-athlete gets these herbs:
For his heart:
- hawthorn
- rosehip
For his arthritis:
- dried ginger
- devil's claw (or grapple plant)
Those two I need to switch every few weeks. Read up on your herbs, don't feed them blind!
2x / year a little detox for 6 weeks each:
- milk thistle herb (to help detox his liver)
- goldenrod (to help detox his kidneys)
There's lots of different herbs for different requirements. Some can be fed long-term, others only for a short period of time. It's always important to be sure about the exact amount (yes, I weigh Wesley's 36 grams/day of each herb).
If you don't know too much about herbs and what amounts and periods to feed them, make sure to ask your vet or an equine health practitioner, such as your Osteopath.
In case you live in Germany, I can only recommend my herb supplier – they are super-fast, have subscription options with mixtures depending on the season, and an in-house horse health expert who will advise you via email or phone: www.deganius.de
carrots, parsnips and beetroot
A great and healthy treat for all kinds of horses.
Can be fed up to 1 kg per day and regulates digestion as well as increasing appetite.
For horses with bad teeth or "senior" jaws, you might want to chop up the carrots into small, mouth-sized pieces.
mineral feed
- yeast
- chalk
- salt
Mineral mixes are generally something I'd recommend feeding. But be aware of what your horse might be missing in its daily hay and grass supply. Speak to your farmer or vet.
The prepared mineral mix I feed (only 2x/week – we have very fat meadows) consist of:
Calcium carbonate, monocalcium phosphate, sodium chloride, wheat germ, wheat flour, wheat bran, brewer's yeast, Magnesium oxide, soya oil
- linseed oil
The perfect supplement for a shiny coat & strong hooves. I feed it during fur-changing season.
- mixed-seed oil or sunflower oil
This is good for coat and digestion, I feed it the rest of the year since my old boy doesn't utilise his food very well any more and tends to get skinny.
- Marigold and plantain oil help with itchy skin.
Oils are especially useful when the seasons are turning and they are shedding or growing their winter fur. Don't feed oils to overweight horses though!
mueslies and other stuff
I much prefer mixing hay cubes, corn cubes or flakes (only for light horses or skinny old ones!) and squeezed oats myself. The cubes need a while to soak – but then I'm rarely out there for less than an hour. This is also much cheaper than ready-made mueslies are.
If you really feel you need to feed pre-mixed muesli or when time is of the essence, then buy grain-free and molasses-free muesli.
I'm assuming here, you don't happen to have a horse in the stable that gets heavily trained every single day and goes to tournaments every weekend.
If you do, then make sure they also get the following:
supplements for athletes
- electrolytes (especially when they have been sweating a lot)
- grains (in addition to oats)
Only needed with underweight horses or real athletes, not for leisure horses.
apples and bananas
Feed apples and bananas sparingly and not too frequently, as a high-sugar diet can cause many health issues in your horse.
An apple before a training session might perk your buddy up, though!


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Maximizing Your Recovery From Mangkhut
In a region that is accustomed to typhoons and only recently recovering from losses from Super Typhoon Hato, we were given another reminder over the weekend on the challenges in handling the fallout from yet another powerful storm; Super Typhoon Mangkhut.
We set out below some practical guidance to follow in the event your business has been affected by Typhoon Mangkhut and you wish to make a recovery under your property insurance policy.
Personnel - Make it your priority to account for all employees. Be ready to provide and receive frequent updates on employee movements.
- Protect property - Take reasonable steps to minimize and mitigate the extent of loss, for example, effect emergency works where absent completion could lead to further damage or pose a significant risk to the safety of your staff and the general public. Restoring fire protection measures is an essential item of emergency repairs.
- Notification - Enact notification procedures so your insurance company is aware of the loss. This should be done by contacting your Marsh representative and/or claims advocate. Your insurer will likely appoint a loss adjuster (see below) who will want to conduct a site inspection.
- Record the damage - Document the extent of the damaged property by way of photographs and video footage. Failing that, take a written record of the damage.
- Salvage process – As soon as it's safe, begin properly identifying damaged property (certain damaged items will only come to light upon detailed inspection). Separate undamaged goods from damaged ones and begin to segregate what can be repaired.
- Retain damaged property – Insofar as is reasonable and practicable, refrain from disposing of damaged property until it has been inspected by a loss adjuster (see below).
- Track claim costs – Set up special work orders, job numbers, and other accounting procedures which will enable you to identify and capture all claim costs.
- Permanent repairs or replacement – Attempt to obtain the loss adjuster's agreement, with our assistance, on the scope of repairs and this should feed into the approval of repair costs. As to the costs of repairs and/or replacement, obtain competitive quotations for repair work. We recommend obtaining 3 quotations from contractors if repair work is likely to exceed US$10,000.
- Do not unreasonably delay reporting the incident to your head office and/or us.
- Refrain from disposing, insofar as practicable, of any damaged property without your insurer's consent.
- Do not commence non-emergency repairs/replacement without your insurer's consent as this may lead to disputes over the monetary value of your claim.
Loss Checklist
- Please refer to the Loss Checklist found on Appendix 2/Page 13 of Preparing For and Handling a Property Loss. It can be used as reference throughout the duration of any property claim (including where your business has suffered a loss of revenue if you have acquired business interruption insurance). However, please note that not every item listed will necessarily apply to your particular claim emanating from Typhoon Mangkhut.
If you do possess business interruption insurance and would like to make a claim, please contact us directly to discuss further due to the complex nature of such claims.
Role of Marsh
Our property claims advocates will be to assist you in reporting, coordinating, and negotiating settlement of your loss with insurers and / or the loss adjuster (see below). Our claims team has considerable experience with all types and sizes of losses, particularly drawing on experience assisting with Typhoon Hato losses last year. We can advise you on many aspects of your loss: salvage and clean-up operations, temporary protection, preparing the claim, and, in particular, negotiating with insurer representatives. We will act as your advocate directly with insurers in any difference of opinion or interpretation issues of your insurance policy.
Role of Loss Adjuster
After a loss is reported, an adjuster will likely be appointed by your insurance company. The adjusters represent the insurer and Marsh will act in your best interests in liaising with the loss adjuster. Adjusters will do what they can to assist you but it is not their obligation to prepare your claim.
Primary adjuster duties are to investigate, negotiate, and settle your loss. They will need to speak to your employees, inspect the damage, and gather facts about the value of the loss. With sufficient information, a coverage determination will be made. Assuming this is favorable, the adjuster will proceed toward settlement.
Ideally, to help your settlement be timely, accurate, and fair, your relationship with the adjuster needs to be professional, not adversarial.
The latest super typhoon again highlights the need for preparedness and recovery plans to address your risks around the world. The above steps will assist your business in minimizing losses and maximizing your recovery through insurance.
For more information, please contact:
Dennis Dalati
Head of Claims, Asia
Hong Kong
Adrian Sargent
Head of Claims, Hong Kong
Talk to your Marsh representative to find out more about Marsh Claims or click here to contact us.


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Devon Smith and I are going to San Francisco for my art show (opening November 5th) next month.
We are arriving on the 27th of October, and we are looking for people to stay with who can show us around and have fun with us! (And even if you don't have space for us to stay and want to maybe make art with us and hang out that would be cool too!)
After San Francisco, we are heading up to Portland, so if you live in Portland or along the way and can host two happy artists (or, as I said before, want to hang out) , please send me an email too!
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Federal employees who must travel for work end up with various costs, most of which can be reimbursed. If you're traveling with your job and use rental vehicles, here's what you need to know.
Rental Vehicles
To use a rental vehicle, the agency must determine that such use is advantageous to the Government and must specifically authorize such use. With respect to being reimbursed for the cost of collision damage waiver (CDW) or theft insurance, the general rule is that the employee will not be reimbursed for CDW or theft insurance for travel within the continental United States (CONUS) for the following reasons: (1) The Government is a self-insurer; (2) Rental vehicles available under agreement(s) with the Government include full coverage insurance for damages resulting from an accident while performing official travel; (3) Any deductible amount paid by the employee may be reimbursed directly to the employee or directly to the rental agency if the damage occurred while the employee was performing official business.
There is an exception to this rule, however. The employee will be reimbursed for collision damage waiver or theft insurance when he or she travels outside the continental United States (OCONUS) and such insurance is necessary because the rental or leasing agency requirements, foreign statute, or legal procedures could cause extreme difficulty for an employee involved in an accident.
Additionally, the employee may not be reimbursed for personal accident insurance. That is a personal expense and is not reimbursable.
The employee is responsible for any additional cost resulting from the unauthorized use of a commercial rental automobile for other than official travel-related purposes.


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Sports Climbing in Kalymnos
Sharp rock, comically aggressive goats and sweeping vistas of the Aegean Sea. Climbing in Kalymnos was even better than advertised. While it is "only" sports climbing, and as such perhaps below the radar for denizens of the high Alps, the AACZ enjoyed a week's awesome climbing on some pretty high quality routes.
Thank you to Hansi for the pro-level photos (click for the full glory).
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Tauranga triathlete Hayden Wilde has finished third at the Olympic Test event in Tokyo.
Hayden was up with the leaders through all three disciplines and was a part of a three-man group that got away on the run to decide the placings.
He expressed his delight at his placing on a post on his Facebook page.
"Top 10 I would have been over the moon with but my first podium at this level and especially at the Tokyo test event is the best feeling and words can't describe how I'm feeling!" says Hayden in his post. "Would like to thank all my friends, family and sponsors that have supported me up to this moment."
The podium finish means Hayden is well placed to gain a spot in the New Zealand team for next year's Olympics. Over this last three events he has won sixth, fourth and now third place, showing that he is continuing to improve in the lead up to the Olympics.
"It's time to refocus and help support my team and be prepared to race or not to race I'll be there!! So make sure you get behind team nz. Then off to Switzerland world championship in 2 weeks' time!!!!"
Hayden was a member of the New Zealand team that won the World Triathlon Mixed Relay Series in Canada last month. He saw the Tokyo event as a good test run to trial the Olympic course where the event will be run in just under a year, and also get one foot in the door for Tokyo 2020.
First and second place went to Canadian Tyler Mislawchuk and Norway's Casper Stornes respectively.


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