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"Going the Distance" is the latest romantic comedy starring Drew Barrymore and Justin Long, a couple who incidentally is also dating in real life. Written by Geoff LaTulippe and directed by Nanette Burstein, who previously directed mostly documentaries (notably the excellent "American Teen"), the film exudes honesty and realism, while providing plenty of laughs.
Barrymore plays Erin, a journalism graduate student in her 30s who is on a six-week summer internship at a New York newspaper. At a bar after a tough day at work, she meets Garrett, played by Long, a typical guy who has just been dumped by his girlfriend a couple of hours earlier for being clueless about the female psyche. Garrett is charmed by Erin's laid-back, no-fuss character, and the two have a hilarious one-night stand back at Garrett's grimy apartment. At breakfast the next morning, both reveal that they are career-challenged (Erin is an aspiring reporter in the declining newspaper sector, while Garrett is a music producer in the dying record industry), love-challenged (Garrett having recently been dumped, and Erin having put her life on hold for her ex-boyfriend only to be burnt and having to resume her career in her thirties), and not looking for a long-term commitment. Despite this inauspicious start, Erin and Garrett find themselves increasingly drawn towards each other during their six weeks fling, and when it came time to part, they have a polite awkward dinner, a silent ride to the airport the day after, followed by the bursting of the emotional dam at the airport as they both profess their love for each other at the last possible moment. So follows a funny but honest look at a long-distance relationship, complete with the requisite humiliating groveling search for jobs in each other's cities.
Garrett's two male buddies, Dan and Box, provide comic foil to the anguish of the separated lovers. Dan, played by Charlie Day, is the compulsively helpful and totally sincere roommate from hell, who listens in on the couple's bedroom activities and provides appropriate soundtrack at key junctures. Christina Applegate also puts on a fine performance as Erin's sister Corrine, whose refined sense of hygiene is continually challenged as she frantically mops up after the couple's intimacy sessions in the kitchen. The comedic talent of the strong supporting cast stops the movie from being too depressing in its realism, and the chemistry between Erin and Garrett shines through despite the slightly hackneyed plot, perhaps due to the real-life romance between Barrymore and Long. Although this film is not going to win any Oscars, if you're looking to while away a couple of hours on one of the funniest and most honest romantic comedies in a long time, "Going the Distance" might just be the ticket.

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When I was a teenager I'm pretty sure I spent a good proportion of my time at TGI Fridays. It seemed THE place to go for any occasion – birthday parties, lunches while out shopping etc! I can't even remember what food I had back then, but I do always remember being literally in love with one of the dips that came with the starters!!
Fast forward 15 years, and I'm not sure the last time I set foot in TGI's – its possible it was before my 18th birthday! A few weeks ago whilst out shopping in Touchwood Solihull we needed somewhere for a spot of lunch and being bored with the usual chain options they have in Solihull – (Ask, Nandos blah blah) we decided we would give it a go, under strict instructions from husband that the word birthday must not be mentioned in any type on conversation, in case there were suddenly singing waiters standing on our table.
I was immediately very impressed with TGI's though – they are obviously inundated with children as a highchair arrived by the table before we were even at it, the pram parked for us right by the front desk and swiftly after this a children's pack arrived complete with a pink balloon dog for Imogen!
Feeling instantly relaxed I decided to have a cocktail!
The menu was reassuringly familiar, despite the length of time that had passed. :Luckily, after reading the menu, I was pretty sure what starter it was that had that amazing dip – the JACK DANIEL'S® SESAME CHICKEN STRIPS topped with toasted sesame seeds and chilli flakes. We also chose another chicken starter – Boneless Hot Wings – Crispy chicken breast chunks, tossed in hot sauce and chillies with a Bleu cheese dip and shared them both.
Now lets get this straight, this isn't food that's going to blow your mind with its intricate presentation or imaginative flavours BUT it was well cooked and really tasty and actually, I was impressed.
For my main I went for something that sounded a little different – CRISPY NOODLE SALAD – With red chillies and tossed in a hot and spicy Thai dressing. Topped with toasted sesame seeds, chilli flakes and cilantro and a garlic chicken breast.
The crunch noodles were odd, but in fact worked pretty well. I expected a tame dish in terms of spice and heat, event ought the desperation states a hot spicy thai dressing often in chains I think they play it safe. Not the case, the dressing blew my head off ( in a good way!)
Lee went for one of the hot dogs – JACK DANIEL'S® CHILLI Topped with Jack Daniel's® beef chilli, onions, Colby cheese, chillies and American mustard. Again, for this type of 'fast' food Lee was pleasantly surprised. Better than a few hot dogs we've had in other places of supposedly better qaulity (Rub Smokehouse, The SmokeHaus..)
Family Friendly? Very, you really couldn't ask for much more. Good kids packs, balloon animals, great staff and spacious changing areas.
Overall we were so much more impressed with TGI's than we expected and would t definitely hit up the chain again when out and about with Imogen! (Really, it's all about that Jack Daniels Sauce…TGI's if you're reading this please bottle it and send me some)


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Critical Thinking and Diversity Under Siege
The Battle for Freedom of Thought and Expression
Over the past several decades colleges and universities in the United States have become modern day bastions of intolerance toward freedom of thought and ideas expressed by those who differ in their views from the accepted "norm" by the liberal element. Witness the recent events in Berkeley, California, where military recruiters were harassed and humiliated by taunting crowds of protestors against their presence. This action by Berkeley's city counsel originated on college campuses, like San Francisco State, by student organized groups out of frustration with the continuation of the Iraq War.
This is what the public can see, however, because of the news coverage of an event which meets the sensationalistic agenda to gain ratings on the evening news. What has been going on in college classrooms and on campuses around the country, that most of the public isn't as aware of, is the subtle brainwashing of young minds by the predominantly liberal faculty. For decades now, colleges and universities have also been making changes in admitting students from a range of minorities; fulfilling the precedent and expectations set by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s leadership during the '60s to bring equality and justice to our country and eliminate segregation. Yet today, despite these changes, there is a growing intolerance, if not downright hostility toward, those students who don't agree, or go along with, the political "trend" of thought or philosophy - either in regards to current events, or views of professors in the classroom and students on campus. How did we arrive at this culturally predominant attitude today? Why is this so?
How is it that our institutions of higher learning, which were established to be a forum to exchange ideas and differences of view about any subject for the purpose of developing young minds to become critical thinkers, has become exactly the opposite of what was fought for so passionately 40 years ago during the college unrest on campuses; the ability to speak up against oppression and address apparent injustices without fear of reprisals from the faculty or administration of the institution?
My purpose in writing this essay on the topics of diversity and critical thinking, which I believe are inseparably linked, is to examine them in a manner which follows the guidelines that make up much of the accepted constructs of critical thinking within the context of our current socio-political climate today. However, when it comes to diversity, most will find the application of critical thinking to diversity adverse, and most likely highly unacceptable, to their currently held understanding and values. It is also my endeavor to stimulate the thinking of those, still capable of examining alternative views with an open mind; something claimed by many "educated" people to be the basis for their progressive views and political orientation.
Building A Foundation
So that we may have clarity and commonality of understanding, let's first examine what each of these terms this essay is focusing on means. Taking each word, we find that dictionary.com's first three definitions define critical, as it pertains to being used with thinking, as...
- inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
- occupied with or skilled in criticism.
- involving skillful judgment, as to truth, merit, etc.; judicial: a critical analysis.
while thinking is defined as...
- rational; reasoning: People are thinking animals.
- thoughtful; reflective: Any thinking person would reject that plan.
- thought; judgment; reflection: clear thinking.
When we go to sources which define "critical thinking" as an academic discipline, we find, among several others, such things as...
- thinking independently
- exercising fair mindedness
- developing intellectual humility and suspending judgment
- evaluating the credibility of the sources of information
- analyzing or evaluating actions or policies
- comparing and contrasting ideals with actual practice
- examining or evaluating assumptions
- distinguishing relevant from irrelevant facts
- evaluating evidence and alleged facts
- recognizing contradictions
It is interesting to note that, in both definitions of critical and thinking, the word judgment is found as part of the meaning. Yet, when we compare it to item #3 from the list of qualities as an academic process, judgment is to be suspended. Why is this so?
Political correctness, the term used to signify that one should be careful not to offend anyone by using a term or phrase which is considered unacceptable because it might be offensive, is to blame. The psyche of the liberal progressive believes that, in order to be proper, kind, acceptable, and liked, it means one should abandon the passe' terms and expressions which are viewed as offensive; after all, you're being a bigot, sexist, homophobic, insensitive and mean individual if you do. It is "taboo" in the liberal progressive world to come across as judgmental, or to even suggest that you are finding fault with anything they say, do, or believe. The liberal philosophy asserts that to be non-judgmental is how one shows that they are accepting of differences in perspective or views on values unlike theirs. Political correctness is a psychological counter attack to make the non-politically correct person the bad, intolerant, insensitive one. In effect, they are using social pressures to silence differences of view, opinion, or expression and will not allow to even debate the issue that may be counter.
When one synthesizes the meanings of critical and thinking, it is apparent that thought, as it pertains to the process of being critical involves skillful, rational, and clear judgment about what issues one is pondering or considering. It must also involve applying common sense to the issue being evaluated. However, too often today in the arena of ideas, social debate and interaction, common sense seems to have been orphaned from the process.
Now, let's consider the word diversity. Again, dictionary.com's definition states:
- state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness.
- variety; multiformity.
- a point of difference.
From these meanings of diversity, it is apparent that difference and variety are keys elements. It is my contention that, while colleges and universities have done a great job of creating a diverse mix of races and ethnicities, it has not only been negligent of diversity of thought and expression, but has allowed the social climate of many campuses to develop into centers of intolerance toward it. This is dangerous to the maintenance of our civil liberties, such as freedom of speech and the expression of differing opinons, if we haven't already gone too far and lost them by allowing "PC" to dominate our social interactions.
Exercising the Concept Vs. Practical Experience
It would be safe to say that most of our society, when thinking about the kind of education a student receives at our colleges and universities around our country, assumes that one of the most important aspects of their learning experience is to be taught, and put into practice with all of their courses, the skills of critical thinking. Beyond their learning new concepts and ideas through their classes to which they would apply these skills, it would be hoped and expected that they would then transfer this critical thinking process over to their personal and social environment during, and beyond, their college days. However, this is most often not the case today.
No doubt there are courses students can take which offer learning the skills of being a critical thinker, but for the most part, they are specific to a particular area of academic discipline, or major, a minority of students would take as opposed to being taught to every student at the institution of higher learning. A student may be fortunate to have one class out a dozen or more in their four year experience where the professor does more than just mention, or touch upon, the topic. An engineering major's focus will be on applied math, physics, and other related courses which pertain to their area of study. This is also true for many other areas of academia in our modern colleges and universities.
One may believe not being taught critical thinking skills as part of their education is not that big of a deal when their degree doesn't really seem to require or need it. However, the student's experience is not completely void of the dynamic of social interaction throughout their time in college; both with their peers and with their professors who teach them. We can not ignore the reality which exists as part of campus life, as well as how attitudes and beliefs are developed from their prior experiences within the context of the world they live in. It should also be apparent to those thinking clearly about the consequence of not learning this skill that political correctness is what has replaced critical thinking at our institutions of higher learning.
Our modern technological age of the information explosion, with the Internet so readily available today, has impacted today's youth in a way we don't really understand. The entertainment industry - with its messages in songs and movies, the political arena - with its various ideologies, the fashion industry - with its subtle manipulation of what is "in" to be wearing all influence and mold both attitudes and thinking processes toward how they view their world of today. Neither can we ignore the reality that interaction with others - especially with new friendships formed - the influence particular individuals will have; especially with those who have more assertive personalities over less assured, or confident ones. Weak, unconfident individuals who are uncertain of their views succum to the mantra, "Everyone else is doing it, so it must be the way to go." This has always been a truism of the era through which every generation has grown, from pubescence into adulthood, during the last one hundred years or more.
Taking these factors into account, the question begs to be asked; how has this more recent lack of learning the skills of applying critical thinking to not only what they're learning, but also to how they formulate their personal philosophy about various aspects of their current world; both locally, nationally, and globally, affected their perspective?
Finally, let's compare the ideal of critical thinking to the practical experience of it and how one dominates over the other. If critical thinking skills are taught so that students can then successfully utilize and develop them to formulate positions about various aspects of their learning, as well as issues which relate to these concepts, a prerequisite of an encouraging, supportive and open to discussion of differing views instructor/professor is necessary to foster the proper climate in which reluctant young minds, exploring the waters of the process, are venturing. Yet, the reality of a vast majority of students' experiences in their classes are the opposite.
Often a professor will use the time before a class begins formal instruction to dialog with the class about various current issues or topics of the day, or, if no dialog is engaged, may simply monologue about how they view certain issues, or current events, communicating to the students the professor's personal political and philosophical beliefs and attitudes. Should the student come from a family background which is contrary to this view, and is not of a strong enough character, or has yet to clearly formulate their position on a particular issue being covered, then the student of this uncertain position will, over time, do one of two things; either ignore the professor's opinions, or begin incorporating these views and attitudes into their own construct of thinking. A lesser number of students, especially in today's mass media culture of compressed and highly filtered content, have formed clear, well thought out positions on the level at which the professor is addressing the topic, unless they've adopted what is the acceptable viewpoint. If they have formed any views or opinions on issues, it is mostly constructed from very limited information, or what someone's convinced them is the logical and correct position for it. Most 18 -21 year olds could care less about current events going on around them, for their focus at this stage of life is more often than not revolving around relationships with their peers. The behavioral tendency of young adults of college age is to go along with the prevailing attitudes and opinions of those who are older and more experienced than they, or are more assertive in their position than they are, if they are within their peer group. However, there is also the reality of the authority figure in the professor, who weilds power in the form of grades to his/her students, which they must also contend with. It is this understanding by some professors which is taken advantage of to exercise their position of authority, or worse, their misguided air of superiority over their students, should a challenge occur.
If they do, and he/she speaks up to challenge the professor's position, it is often met with ridicule, and they are made out amongst their peers as the ignorant and uninformed. Worse yet, they very likely could be met in response with barrage of labels of a derogatory nature; such as prejudice, fascist, nazi, intollerant, homophobic, bigot or sexist, in any combination, or collectively. Clearly, this is nothing more than academic "thuggery" and is used to delegitimize the speaker who has countering views. It takes but one or two instances of this during a class for the students to assess that it is not safe, nor wise, to challenge the professor about their views and opinions. It can also go as far as the student jeopardizing their grade in a class with such a circumstance, if they submit a paper that doesn't agree with the professor's views. This is what universities and colleges have become today, "This is the way to think!" instead of this is how to think.
This is also true when students of a differing political, or social view, attempt to engage in sharing them; whether it be setting up a table outside in the campus square to attract the attention of passers by about their organization or club of conservatives, for instance, or hosting a lecture with a guest speaker that has views anathema to the predominantly accepted one, or even using certain words or phrases that have been deemed "unacceptable" by administrations. These diverse views are suppressed or squelched by either the students, the faculty, or the institution's administration; sometimes resulting in disciplinary actions that borders on the absurd; from psychological counseling, to expulsion from the school. In fact, even faculty members who divulge that they are conservative oriented politically, run the risk of being slowly pressured to leave the institution in subtle, nagging, and harassing ways.
The Death of Common Sense and the Hijacking of A Dream
Why is it that many colleges and universities require professors to show on their form for developing a new course how their class being taught will address the issues of race, class and gender? This is not just for a class in sociology, history, or drama, but for ornamental horticulture, physics, mathematics, or physiology and anatomy. If the paperwork submitted by the professor does not address these required elements, the committee will most likely not approve the course for the professor to teach it.
Should a professor, and especially an African-American one, oppose affirmative action as a policy of the college they teach at, grants for which they apply are never granted as a way of punishing them for their difference of view with the institution's policy position. If a family who has two sons, one white and one Latin American because they adopted him, and raised him as an equal with his siblings in an affluent home, is it right and fair that the adopted son should be chosen over the natural born son to go to a college they've both applied to, simply because the adopted one has a different ethnic background? Of course not! Yet, this is what is happening in some cases across the country.
If we look carefully at what Dr. King said in his famous "I Have A Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the '60s, we will find that he said he dreamt of a day when all people will be judged, not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. Judging people, based on their skin color, is racism, no matter which way you look at it. Yet, to express this view or opinion in connection with affirmative action at an institution of higher learning is considered, by most today, as "hate speech" that can get you arrested. So, clearly it is not acceptable for someone to simply wish for everyone to be treated equally, regardless of their color. One has to ask themselves, in all honesty, was this what Dr. King wanted for the future generations of citizens in our country? When did the "love train jump off the tracks" and begin careening down the mountain?
There are some professors who hold the philosophy that "whiteness" is a form of racial oppression and that there can be no white race without white supremacy. One professor, who is also white, said, "If one can abolish whiteness, one can abolish slavery and oppression. Whiteness is not a religion, it's not a culture, it's not a language, it is simply an oppressive social category." These types of beliefs and statements are completely acceptable, but to say anything opposed to this, simply is blasphemy against the modern religion of secularism. Jonah Goldberg, in his current book Liberal Fascism, (see book at bottom of this piece) puts it this way;
"But liberal fascists are still racist in their own way, believing in the inherent numinousness of blacks and the permanence of white sin, and therefore the eternal justification of white guilt."
and further down on the same page...
"Many on the left talk of destroying 'whiteness' in a way that is more than superficially reminiscent of the National Socialist effort to 'de-Judaize' German society. Indeed, it is telling that the man who oversaw the legal front of this project, Carl Schmidtt, is hugely popular among leftist academics. Mainstream liberals don't necessarily agree with these intellectuals, but they do accord them a reverecne and respect that often amounts to a tacit endorsement." (pg. 16)
Most African American Studies departments around the country today do a very effective job of teaching the student how to be a victim, and in ways that the student may not have even considered. The student of color gets to satisfy their sense of being a noble person by being a victim. Rather than having the student develop their sense of self-esteem and accomplishment through normal means of the education process, the colleges are not only giving them a "leg up" to get there when they may not have qualified academically, but they foster a false sense of worth and esteem by convincing them they are still oppressed by some mythical "slave master" that lurks in the shadows attempting to capture them once again.
Many of our schools of higher learning today are promoting racial separatism, and are doing it all in the name of diversity. Students of certain ethnicities are encouraged to segregate themselves, instead of to integrate with students of differing ones. The consequence of mixing with other races is treated with challenging the African American's, Hispanic's or Asian's loyalty to their race and questions their having "sold out" to the other side. "Oreo and Uncle Tom" are only a few labels used to demean those who engage in relations with those outside their ethnic circle.
Since when was it a "right" to not be offended? I don't know about you, but I've yet to find this one in the Bill of Rights. The definition, again from dictionary.com, which most appropriately aligns with the intent with which the word offend is used in context with liberal progressive's sensitivity says, "to cause resentful displeasure; irritate, annoy, or anger: a remark so thoughtless, it can only offend. Now, if one is thinking carefully and clearly, it should be a given that, the experience of being offended is not an exclusive reaction or feeling to liberal progressives. Conservatives, independents, or libertarians for that matter, can also be offended by a remark, form of expression, or idea, but for them to express their irritation, annoyance, or anger about being offended from it, is to be treated by the liberal as void of any merit, validity, or consideration. Instead, these differing views are couched by the liberal as narrow, discriminatory, insensitive, racist, and bigoted; only to be discounted and ignored. In this manner of handling opposition to their position, they can maintain a sense of correctness, superiority and exclusivity.
The Religiously Conflicted Liberal of Today
While "whiteness" as the professor put it, may not be a religion, it is ironic that most liberals today have no concept (and if they do, they've chosen to forget it) of the involvement and connection its current philosphy has with religion. Again, Jonah Goldberg states,
"Many liberals also miss the religious dimension of Progressivism because they tend to view religion and progressive politics as diametrically opposed to each other; thus, while liberals who remember the civil rights movement acknowledge that the churches played a role, they don't see it on a continuum with other religiously inspired progressive crusades like abolition and temperance. Today's liberal fascism eshews talk of Christianity for the most part, except to roll back its influence where it can (although a right-wing version often called compassionate conservatism has made inroads in the Republican Party). But while the God talk may have fallen by the wayside, the religious crusader's spirit that powered Progressivism remains as strong as ever. Rather than talk in explicitly religious terms, however, today's liberals use a secularized vocabulary of 'hope' [sound familiar to a candidate you know?] and construct explicitly spiritual philosophies like Hillary Clinton's 'politics of meaning'." (pg. 15)
In conclusion
If one analyzes all the factors and points covered in this essay with an open and critically thoughtful approach, it should be obvious that the liberal progressive is not really interested in the values and positions they claim to uphold. Everything is exactly opposite of what they espouse. In order to defend their positions under attack, they resort to labeling in a derogatory manner by using "red flag" terms in order to intimidate and call into question the validity of the opposing point, or its maker and the integrity of their character. They are more aligned with fascist control and philosophy; using subtle coercion and intimidation against their adversary. This is the means by which they confuse, divert and distract from engaging in true discussion of ideas and views, for they themselves are just as close minded and judgmental as they assert conservatives are.
Thus, freedom of thought, or the desire to express a differing view, is suppressed in most academic settings of higher learning today. Are our institutions of higher learning now enclaves for liberal fascists? While the term "liberal fascist" might seem odd to you, there is an outstanding work now in print which more sufficiently addresses this issue; it is Jonah Goldberg's Liberal Fascism. (See the link below for this book.) For a prime example of the concept shared here in video format, I suggest visiting this link to view a short trailer of a documentary on this very issue. Its titled, Indoctrinate-U.
Recommended Reading
Other Hubs by Jondolar
- The Myth of Political Correctness
Does "political correctness" promote tolerance & sensitivity, or is it a means by which social pressure is used to silence differences of opinion or variations of values between people? This hub examines this issue & examines its affects on society.
- The Morphing of America
Over the past 50 years the socio-political climate in the U.S. has changed from an optimistic attitude of individualism & minimal government intervention with a promising future, to one of dependent collectivism under "Big Brother" ideology.
- Global Warming Vs. Global Cooling
Is global warming scientific fact, or "junk science" fiction? Is it a hoax as some say, or is it going to totally change our planet? Why are there two opposing groups of scientists who disagree on this topic? Let's consider both sides carefully.
I am currently in danger of expulsion for asking an administrator why my school enforces diversity instead of simply using a merit-based selection criteria. He gave me a la la land answer about improving the community. When I pointed out the billions in lost efficiency, legal costs, and administrative fees that we spend to keep it alive, he got really mad. I really wanted to know the answer, so I asked again and told him I wanted a real answer. Now I have to talk to a Dean tomorrow, and my parents have to drive all the way up here as well.
I am really scared. All I know is that during the meeting, everyone is going to be perfectly equal, regardless of sex, race, religion, or even who they are as an individual. Now is definitely not the time to challenge communism. I want to graduate.
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Great hub, Jondolar. The far left have become dictators. I know. I work for a company that is run by socialist dictators in California. They are quite stupid. It is very true that liberals and professors have taught minorities how to be victims. I had a professor in college in 1989 for a racism-type class. He claimed that I owed the black man, so after college I wwas supposed to spend time doing something to further the black man's life. He claimed that his black students were victims of a white society. Funny, because the school I went to had a huge percentage of minorities due to an unbalanced quota at the college leaning heavily in favor of minorities, regardless of their previous grades. When I explained that I came from a poor white family of 7 people and I would have to do all I could just to support myself immediately after college, he casually waived me off, saying "I'm sure you have money". He did not want to hear an objection from a white kid. The far left dictates. The far left is INTOLERANT, not the other way around. The far left is only tolerant of illegal drug users, illegal immigrants, criminals, anyone other than heterosexual, and people of color. If you disagree with them, they will try to destroy you in any way thaey can. The far left tries to control the masses through creating a culture of need. That need is for the big government the left so vigorously espouses.


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Dumfries & Galloway NHS Board meeting dates for 2018-2019 unless otherwise stated the venue for these meeting is at the Conference Room, Crichton Hall, Dumfries are:
Dates for 2018-19
Monday, 9 April 2018
Monday, 4 June 2018 (The time for this Public Board Meeting has been changed from 10am to 1pm)
Monday, 6 August 2018
Monday, 1 October 2018
Monday, 3 December 2018
Monday, 4 February 2019
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All NHS Board Papers contain a section on Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI). The report covers Healthcare Associated Infections which include information on C-diff or clostridium difficile, MRSA or Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Norovirus or winter flu/winter vomiting bug. The report also includes acute and community hospital cleanliness and hand hygiene compliance audits.
You can access the monthly reports as part of the Board Papers by clicking the year in the left hand menu.
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The music video for the song "Gangnam Style" by Psy was the first video to exceed one billion views on Youtube. This landmark was reached in December 2012, and the video was getting about seven million views per day at the time.
In June of 2014, about two years after the video was originally posted, it hit two billion views.
The only other video to have passed one billion views as of April 2015 is Justin Bieber's "Baby," and the next most-viewed video is Katy Perry's "Dark Horse" with just over 900 million views. A number of other music videos have exceeded 800 million views, including Psy's "Gentleman."


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as Dwayne
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All Critics (30) | Top Critics (15) | Fresh (8) | Rotten (22)
Colfer is still very young, but he needs to learn that "snide" is not a point of view.
Ultimately, it all portends a much brighter future for Colfer than for Carson.
If only "Struck by Lightning" had a sharper, stronger perspective, it might have made more of its conceit.
Except for Ms. Janney's monstrous mother and an Alzheimer's-afflicted grandmother (Polly Bergen), "Struck by Lightning" gives its characters no dimension.
There isn't much to say about Struck by Lightning, except that it's one of those interchangeable teen movies that lands in theaters in early January, the morgue for films nobody knows what to do with.
In his screenwriting debut, Glee's gifted Chris Colfer, 22, proves he can lace a line with sass and soul.
Audience Reviews for Struck by Lightning
I guess I was expecting the movie to be funny considering it listed as a comedy. Instead what I got was a quite dark and depressing film about a boy desperately wanting to escape his life. I couldn't find any of the characters likable. Especially the MC Carson. He is very cynical of everyone and quite closed off and a bit bratty when he doesn't get his way. I did like Rebel as Malerie. But the rest of the characters where dull and boring. The acting wasn't so great either. A decent movie but nothing worth seeing again.
Super Reviewer
I really enjoyed this. I thought it was really funny but also poignant. I liked the message in their about staying true to yourself and how it's important to dream and have aspirations. Sure, Carson could kind of be a jerk sometimes but you could see why he was so sarcastic. I think it was his way of dealing with the crap in his life. His mom was pretty much an alcoholic, his dad left them and didn't seem like he wanted to be a part of his life. Not once, while he was April (hid fiancee who was 6 months pregnant) did he ever mention that he had a son. His grandma has Alzheimer's. She doesn't even seem to remember him most of the time. But even so, I dont think he was always a jerk. I really liked the scene with him and Claire (Sarah hyland) where he asks her why she thinks she'll never make it out of this town and do better for herself. And he talks about how in grade 2 she told everyone she wanted to be a ballerina, and he asks "What happened to that girl?". And as she responds that everyone laughed at her. He tells her "I never laughed". I think its sweet that he wanted her to do something that SHE wanted. The ending had me in tears. It was sad of course that he died and didn't go on to college and do the things he wanted, but he did inspire people while on earth and I thought that was powerful in a way. I also cried for his mom Cheryl (Alison Janney) when she finds out that he dies. The way she keeps calling him and hoping that its just some mistake. She wasn't perfect (far from it), but she did care for him. All in all, I enjoyed this film and recommend it.
Super Reviewer
A filmed filled with failed one-liners and bad acting and horrendous camera work. The film had so much potential with the star-studded cast, but the horrible script just didn't work, not with the stereotypical characters and forced added pop culture references. It's pretty much as if you are watching Glee, the only difference is the changes of actor. Rebel Wilson did shine as an awkward side kick of the protagonist. It had a good idea, if only someone else other than Colfer himself wrote the script, there might be a better product.
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Struck by Lightning Quotes
|Sometimes a personal rain cloud, can be deadly.
|Malerie Baggs:
|Carson, Are we friends?
|Carson Phillips:
|I think we're best friends, Malerie.
|Malerie Baggs:
|Claire Mathews:
|Oh Carson, you always thought you were so much better than us because we all couldn't stand you but get ready for pure hatred coming your way because as soon as the rest of the school finds out about this and they tell their parents, the entire town will actually hate you!
|Carson Phillips:
|ALRIGHT, ENOUGH! ALRIGHT!? I didn't just stand up for myself in there, I was standing up for all of you! The minute you guys walked onto this campus, you were labelled as high school royalty and you would rather maintain that label then heaven forbid stand up for yourselves! But high school ends! And for your sakes, I hope you guys aren't the walking cliches everyone thinks you are 'cause life is going to walk all over you - it's going to bite you in the ass!
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Organization Recovery Planning Approaches
An organization has many options available in the area of organization recovery planning. One is to develop the organization recovery plan internally, using personnel and resources from within the organization. Disadvantages to this option include 1) lack of expertise and awareness of planning considerations; 2) lack of time and/or commitment on the part of the individual(s) assigned the project, and 3) disruptions to normal organization operations.
A second option is to hire an external consultant to assist in preparing the organization recovery plan. Potential disadvantages to this option include lack of knowledge of the organization and internal operations by the consultant and higher cost.
A relatively new third option, a PC-based organization recovery planning system, has recently surfaced. A quality PC-based system combines the main advantages of options one and two: it allows the involvement of individuals from within the organization who are familiar with internal procedures in completing the plan, and also provides the necessary structure and content of a viable organization recovery plan. A PC-based system includes several other advantages:
- Significantly reduces the time and effort in the planning and development process
- Provides an effective method for maintenance
- Utilizes predesigned methodologies
- Provides a systematic approach to the planning process
- Uses a proven technique
This third option may be the best approach and requires further discussion and analysis.
Selecting a PC-Based Organization Recovery Planning System
Several PC-based recovery planning systems are available on the market today. Typically, these systems emphasize either a database or a word processing application. Others are based on a combination of integrated applications. Some systems are industry specific and others are "generic," meaning that the system theoretically can be used by all industries.
PC-based organization recovery planning systems usually include instructional material which addresses issues the organization must consider during the planning process. Other material includes "fill-in-the-blank" and data gathering capabilities. Another typical attribute of many PC-based systems is a sample or generic organization recovery plan. This plan would need to be tailored to the specific requirements of each organization using the PC-based system.
Some of the key considerations for an organization to consider with the selection of a PC-based organization recovery planning system are as follows:
- Ease of use
- Ease of installation
- Thoroughness of training and implementation
- Amount of time required to prepare the organization recovery plan using the PC-based system
- Ease of maintenance and updating (a list of the detailed features, functions and capabilities of a comprehensive PC-based organization recovery planning system is attached).
- Availability of a specialized consulting firm to provide installation, training, and consulting on various disaster recovery planning issues. This also will help to assure that the software is successfully and efficiently implemented.
As a final consideration, the system should be comprehensive enough to provide added benefits to the organization that are obtained through the planning process. These benefits might include operations analysis, staffing analysis, insurance analysis and inventory completion.
Installation and Training of a PC-Based Organization Recovery Planning System
Effective implementation of a PC-based organization recovery planning system starts with proper installation and training on how to use the system. Experienced consultants can facilitate this process. The organization should decide who needs to be involved in the installation and training process. This should involve the key person(s) responsible for organization recovery planning, along with a backup or alternate for that person(s).
It is also beneficial to include individuals representing all functional areas of the organization in the installation and training process. This helps to ensure that the resultant recovery plan is comprehensive. Representatives from upper management may be involved in the installation and training process as well, at least in an overview basis. This should help to obtain their support and commitment for the project.
The installation and training should address the following issues:
- How to operate the PC-based system
- How the PC-based system applies to the organization
- What areas need to be tailored in the system for the organization recovery plan to be completed
- What time frame and specific steps are involved in the completion of the organization recovery plan using the system
- What unique recovery planning issues confront the organization
The success of the installation and training depends to some extent on the responsiveness and cooperation of the organization. Therefore, to maximize the benefit received from the installation and training process, the organization needs to devote the time and necessary resources to this process.
Completing the Organization Recovery Plan using the System
A PC-based organization recovery planning system typically provides an organization with a predetermined approach to completing the organization recovery plan. The scope and structure of the plan are often completed in a "generic" fashion in PC-based systems. The organization must customize the approach to correspond with the specific requirements of the organization.
Determining the scope of the organization recovery plan includes an analysis and identification of the critical functions performed by the organization. The critical or essential functions are those that have to continue in the event of a disaster in order for the organization to recover and maintain its existence. Another aspect of determining the scope is the decision of whether or not the organization recovery plan should cover the main facility only or also remote offices.
One issue in organization recovery planning that any PC-based system can not resolve is determining backup strategies for facilities, computer communications and other critical equipment. These decisions are perhaps the most challenging and complicated in the planning process because of costs, feasibility and "testability" of various backup strategies.
To ensure proper and timely completion of the plan, the organization should involve individuals representing all functions of the organization in the planning process. If the system includes data gathering forms that need to be completed, those forms should be distributed to each respective functional area for completion. If the system includes a generic or sample organization recovery plan that is divided into functional areas, each respective area should be responsible for completing their part of the sample plan. The involvement and participation of "experts" from all functional areas of the organization in the planning process not only ensures that the plan is accurate and comprehensive, but it also helps to ensure a successful recovery. This involvement results in educated employees who understand the plan and how it should work.
Since an organization recovery plan is a living document and constantly impacted by changes in the organization, it is extremely important that the plan is maintained and current. One of the most important benefits of a PC-based organization recovery planning system is that it facilitates easy maintenance and updating. The organization should establish a formal schedule for updating and maintaining the completed organization recovery plan. The use of control numbers for plan copies along with a "plan maintenance" form also helps in maintaining the plan.
In summary, the key aspects for successfully incorporating a PC-based organization recovery planning system include the following:
- Effective installation and training.
- Involvement of individuals representing all functions of the organization.
- Support by upper management of the organization.
- Determination of the scope of the plan by the organization.
- Timely completion of all aspects of the plan.
- On-going maintenance and updating.
1. Is menu driven
2. Provides a systematic method for developing an effective plan
3. Is flexible and easy to use
4. Includes a complete user manual
5. Is designed to facilitate maintenance
6. Contains contingency procedures for all aspects of the organization
7. Describes various backup strategies
8. Provides for multiple levels of disaster
9. Includes insurance analysis techniques to reduce premiums
10. Contains a comprehensive disaster prevention/preparation questionnare
11. Provides methods to determine critical functions and prioritize operations
12. Includes contractual considerations for backup/alternate site arrangements
13. Can be used with any backup strategy
14. Contains records retention guidelines
15. Describes records salvage techniques
16. Includes a comprehensive sample plan
17. Contains disaster gathering forms
18. Contains disaster tracking forms
19. Provides user defines forms
20. Provides password protection
21. Includes backup and restore procedures
22. Addresses the following equipment considerations:
- Main computer system
- Microcomputers
- Data communications
- Voice communications
- Other critical equipment
23. Addresses the following facility considerations:
- Main building
- Remote facilities
- Off-site facility
- Backup facility
24. Includes the following areas:
- Department procedures
- Team responsibilities & procedures
- Distribution procedures
- High priority tasks
- Manual processing techniques
- Emergency accounting procedures
- Functional area procedures
- Notification procedures
- Disaster policies
- Temporary operating procedures
- Risk assessment procedures
- Procedures for establishing a command and control center
25. Uses a clear, concise writing style
26. Uses a standard format
27. Includes testing methods and procedures:
- Testing schedule
- Scope
- Scenario
- Simulated disaster
- Structured walk-through procedures
28. Interfaces to word processing system
Joseph C. Rocheleau is a Senior Consultant with McGladrey and Pullen, a National CPA and Consulting Firm.
This Article adapted from Vol. 3 No. 2, p. 18.


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The best place to find the recipe for Campbell's cheesy chicken and rice is the Campbell's Web page. Campbell's has a Kitchen section that offers a variety of recipes that can be made using their products.
Recipes for Campbell's cheesy chicken and rice can also be located through various recipe sites as well. Users can also find reviews and tips for the listed recipe.
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Being a baby, it didn't take long before he stuck it in his mouth. When he realized how amazing it tasted, he really dug in.
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Clinton Cocaine Clemency Clipped; Hillary Furniture Excuse Skipped; Morning Hawks; Reagan "a Failure" on the Economy
1) CBS and NBC led Monday
night and ABC aired a story on developments on the Rich probe front as
well as Bill Clintons decision, as Tom Brokaw put it, to move "up
town. Way up town. To the heart of Harlem." Only NBC mentioned
Hillarys comments on how government furniture ended up in her house.
2) Clintons decision to commute the sentence of a
cocaine trafficker "has sparked disbelief and outrage from nearly
everyone involved in his case," the Los Angeles Times reported
Sunday. So far, not a word about it on CBS or NBC.
3) The Chairman of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter apologized
late last week for paying Bill Clinton $100,000 to speak at a company
conference, but his mea culpa has generated only scattered network
4) President Bushs decision to hold off on a major
increase in Defense spending until after a review of strategy turned
ABCs Charles Gibson and CBSs Bryant Gumbel into hawks as both
demanded Condoleeza Rice explain Bushs "broken campaign
5) "On the economy," Times Margaret Carlson
insisted, Reagan "was a failure." Al Hunt: "We spent 12
years trying to undo the effects of the '81 tax act." But otherwise,
"he did wonderful things, nonetheless, and we remember him fondly on
his 90th birthday."
6) Lettermans "Top Ten Least Popular News Anchor
Sign-Off Lines."
Now that
hes out of office, the networks have latched onto a non-Monica Lewinsky
scandal involving Bill Clinton. Both CBS and NBC led Monday night with the
latest developments related to his office space and congressional
investigators moving to give immunity to Denise Rich. Only NBCs Lisa
Myers, however, picked up on how Hillary Clinton commented publicly on why
furniture which belonged to the government ended up in the Clinton house
in Chappaqua.
ABCs World News Tonight, which led with how NASA
successfully landed a probe on an asteroid, ran a piece by Jackie Judd who
concentrated on how Bill Clinton has decided to put his office in a
cheaper building in Harlem. She also briefly noted how Attorney General
John Ashcroft seemed favorable toward granting immunity to Denise Rich and
that the House Government Reform Committee will subpoena Clinton library
donor records.
Dan Rather opened the February 12 CBS Evening News:
"Former President Bill Clinton is under fire on several fronts
tonight. Congress is stepping up its investigation of his pardon of
fugitive financier Marc Rich. At issue is whether the pardon was bought. A
House committee will issue subpoenas tomorrow for financial records from
Richs former wife Denise and from the Clinton presidential library. The
Chairman of a Senate panel raised the possibility, as he sees it, of a
second Clinton impeachment. And tonight, after a public outcry, the former
President reportedly is scrapping plans to rent premium office space in
mid-town Manhattan and is now considering some less expensive space."
At the top of the NBC Nightly News Tom Brokaw
announced: "Bill Clinton, whos been under steady attack for the
high rent at the mid-town Manhattan high rise he wanted for office space
is moving. Moving up town. Way up town. To the heart of Harlem, New
Yorks historic black neighborhood. And the Presidents decision to
move here, to this building, is expected to boost an area thats been
undergoing an economic revival. Clintons change of plans came as
congressional critics were threatening hearings on the financial
arrangements for the original office space."
Unlike ABC and CBS, in the subsequent, after running
through the latest on the Rich probe, report NBCs Lisa Myers brought up
a development on the furniture front: "In more damage control today,
Senator Hillary Clinton blames a bookkeeping error for the fact that 16
pieces of White House furniture, all government property, were sent to the
Clintons New York home, then had to be returned."
Senator Hillary
Clinton: "We thought we were doing the right thing, they thought they
were doing the right thing and apparently there were some cataloging
errors made seven or eight years ago. Theyre sorting those out and, you
know, its all going to be all, you know, worked out."
Yes, now that shes been caught. All very
innocent. We all make mistakes.
the broadcast networks have focused on the Marc Rich pardon, CBS and NBC
have avoided that on the same day Clinton gave clemency to cocaine
trafficker Carlos Vignali, a move which the Los Angeles Times put on its
front page on Sunday.
ABCs World News Tonight on Sunday picked up on
outrage over the decision to release Vignali before the halfway mark in
his sentence, but not a word about it aired Sunday night on NBC nor on
ABC, CBS or NBC Monday morning or evening. CNN didnt touch it Sunday
night on CNN Tonight. (Golf bumped the Sunday CBS Evening News in the
eastern and central time zones.) A full story about the clemency, and how
Vignalis father contributed $160,000 to Democratic politicians in
California, aired Monday night on FNCs Special Report with Brit Hume.
On Sundays World News Tonight ABCs Josh
Gerstein related how "prosecutors opposed Vignalis release and so
does U.S. District Court Judge David Doty who tried and sentenced the man.
A surprised Doty told ABC News, Vignali was a central player in the
drug ring and he did nothing positive before or during his jail
"Drug Kingpin's Release Adds to Clemency
Uproar," declared the February 11 headline over the front page story
in the Los Angeles Times. The subhead: "An outcry ensued when Clinton
honored the longshot request of a cocaine dealer. His father's political
donations increased sharply after the 1994 conviction."
An excerpt of the story by Washington bureau
reporters Richard A. Serrano and Stephen Braun:
In the waning days of his presidency, Bill Clinton promised to use his
clemency powers to help low-level drug offenders languishing in prison.
When Carlos Vignali walked out of prison on Jan. 20 and returned
home to his family in Los Angeles, he appeared to fit the broad outlines
of that profile.
But the 30-year-old Vignali, who had served six years of a 15-year
sentence for federal narcotics violations, fit another profile entirely.
No small-time offender, he was the central player in a cocaine ring that
stretched from California to Minnesota.
Far from disadvantaged, he owned a $240,000 condominium in Encino and
made his way as the son of affluent Los Angeles entrepreneur Horacio
Vignali. The doting father became a large-scale political donor in the
years after his son's arrest, donating more than $160,000 to state and
federal officeholders -- including Govs. Pete Wilson and Gray Davis -- as
he pressed for his son's freedom.
The grateful father called the sudden commutation of his son's sentence
by Clinton "a Hail Mary and a miracle." The improbability that
such a criminal would be granted presidential clemency, as well as the
younger Vignali's claim that he alone steered a pardon application that
caught the president's attention and won his approval, has sparked
disbelief and outrage from nearly everyone involved in his case.
"It's not plausible; it makes no sense at all," said Margaret
Love, the pardon attorney who oversaw all
Justice Department reviews of
presidential clemency applications from 1990 to 1997. "Somebody
had to help him. There is no way that case could have possibly
succeeded in the Department of Justice."...
As criminal justice authorities in Minnesota learned of Vignali's sudden freedom, they reacted with the same
indignation that has greeted several
other beneficiaries of the 140 pardons and 36 commutations
Clinton granted in his last hours as President.
The Vignali case also illustrates the secrecy that enshrouds the clemency process. A federal prosecutor who had
urged Justice Department superiors to reject clemency for Vignali demanded
an official explanation -- only to be denied information from his own department. The judge who sentenced Vignali is
openly aghast at the decision, which
was made without his knowledge. And they all
-- from defense attorneys to street detectives to former pardon attorney
Love -- scoffed that Vignali could have walked free without the
intervention of politically connected helpers.
Key details of the case remain a mystery. Did political officials and other authoritative figures appeal for
Vignali's freedom to the President or high-ranking Justice Department
officials? What action, if any, did the
Justice Department recommend to the White House?
Vignali could not be reached for comment. But his father strongly
denied that he or anyone else in the family asked politicians to press
their case with Clinton. "I didn't write him a letter, I didn't do
anything," Horacio Vignali said. "But I thank God, and I thank
the President every day."
For now, the Vignali case is a curious tale of how an inmate buried
deep in the federal penal system won presidential help while others in
more desperate straits remained behind.
"Go figure," said an exasperated Craig Cascarano, the lawyer
for one of Vignali's 30 co-defendants, many of them poor and black.
"How is it that Carlos Vignali is out eating a nice dinner while my
client is still in prison eating bologna sandwiches?"
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by numerous complaints from clients, the Chairman of Morgan Stanley Dean
Witter apologized late last week for paying Bill Clinton $100,000 to speak
at a company conference in Florida on February 5. But his mea culpa has
generated only scattered network coverage.
On Sunday morning Tim Russert raised it on Meet the
Press and the comments were noted on Fox News Sunday. Charles Gibson
brought it up this morning on Good Morning America.
Of the broadcast network evening shows, CBS has yet
to touch it. ABCs Josh Gerstein included it in a larger story on
ABCs World News Tonight/Sunday as he
relayed how the invitation to Clinton "prompted some Clinton critics
to cut their ties with the firm." Gerstein quoted from an e-mail sent
by company Chairman Morgan Purcell, who called the invitation "a
mistake" as the company "should have thought twice...in light of
Mr. Clintons actions in leaving the White House."
Monday night on the NBC Nightly News, in her story
recited in #1 above, Lisa Myers raised the Morgan Stanley CEOs e-mail
and recited this excerpt: "I fully understand why you are upset...We
clearly made a mistake."
hawks? President George Bushs decision to hold off on a major increase
in Defense Department spending until after a review of strategy, though
hes going ahead with pay increases and improving housing, turned
ABCs Charles Gibson and CBSs Bryant Gumbel into hawks Monday morning
as both demanded NSC adviser Condoleeza Rice explain Bushs "broken
campaign promise."
Both interviews began with questions about the
submarine accident off Hawaii. Good Morning America co-host Gibson then
switched to Bushs military proposals, MRC analyst Jessica Anderson
observed: "Let me turn to the President's emphasis on the military
this week. During the campaign he said he would end eight years of neglect
-- those were his words -- in the military, and he talked about eroded
military equipment and morale. Now he says he won't increase defense
spending at least for a year. Is that a broken campaign promise?"
Gibson followed up: "If the problem was so
apparent to him in the campaign, so obvious and so immediate, why do you
need to study to review all of it?"
He pressed again: "So when Dick Cheney said,
'Help is on the way,' during the campaign, the next phrase was, 'Help on
the way, but maybe it won't be for a year or two'?"
Gibson argued: "Well, the Clinton budget had
already included a 3.9 percent pay raise for the military. This pay raise
that President Bush is now suggesting only bumps that up to 4.6 percent.
There are members of Congress who say there are immediate needs, $30, $40
billion, maybe even more, for materiel. That's on hold?"
Bryant Gumbel was less argumentative on The Early
Show, MRC analyst Brian Boyd noted. Gumbel asked Rice: "Let's turn
our attention to the President's initiatives this week. He's turning his
attention to the military and focusing attention there, to your mind what
does he want to accomplish, what are the priorities this week?"
He followed up: "Let's talk about some of those
developments, first of all the pay raise. As a candidate George Bush
criticized the Clinton administration for supposedly allowing the military
to be weakened by defense cuts, lack of investment, but now as President
with the exception of that pay raise he's not looking at increasing
spending for defense, why not?"
Reagan doesnt deserve too much credit for ending the Cold War and his
economic policies were a failure, two media liberals contended on CNNs
Capital Gang, but Al Hunt and Margaret Carlson grudgingly conceded his
"steadfastness" and "optimism" left a positive legacy.
On Saturdays Capital Gang, in a segment prompted
by Ronald Reagans 90th birthday, Wall Street Journal Executive
Washington Editor Al Hunt countered positive comments from conservative
panelists Kate OBeirne and Bob Novak:
"I think he
does deserve some credit for ending the Cold War, but so does Harry Truman
and George Marshall and Dean Atcheson, the architects of containment back
50-some years ago. And I would certainly disagree with them on the
economic claims. We spent 12 years trying to undo the effects of the '81
tax act....But I also think there is an extraordinary legacy. I really do.
I'll tell you what I think it is. I think Ronald Reagan came in office at
time when people were saying our system doesn't work. You can't govern in
America. There's no confidence. We were really -- it was with the
hostages. It was a feeling -- there was malaise or whatever. And
Ronald Reagan, with his courage of his convictions, his steadfastness, his
incredible optimism, proved they were wrong, proved the system worked and
I think that was an extraordinary legacy."
Margaret Carlson of Time magazine conceded
Reagans optimism was effective, but she denounced his policies:
"Reagan does show what a sunny, optimistic nature can do for you and
what communicating does for a President. It's more important than almost
anything else when you think about it. On the economy, he was a failure
and didn't do what he said he would do. I mean, government spending didn't
go down. The government work force didn't go down. And deficits went way,
way up. And the tax cuts were only on marginal rates on the rich. But he
did wonderful things, nonetheless and we remember him fondly on his 90th
During his presidency reporters denigrated his
policies and his demeanor, complaining that his communication skills
fooled people into supporting his awful policies. Now they only denounce
his policies. Maybe on his 100th birthday theyll come around on his
policies, but thats probably too much to expect.
From the
February 9 Late
Show with David Letterman, the "Top Ten Least Popular News Anchor
Sign-Off Lines." Copyright 2001 by Worldwide Pants, Inc. These were
all presented in taped segments read by anchors at CBS affiliates.
10. "For Kelly Bostic, this is Joe Dawes wishing you a miserably
unfulfilling evening" -- Joe Dawes and Kelly Rostic from KOLR in
Springfield, MO
9. "Thanks for watching and peace out, homeys" -- Jerry Anderson
from WTOL in Toledo, OH
8. "Let's take a few moments to notice just how handsome I am"
-- Tim Cable from WJHL in Johnson City,
7. "That ought to hold you little bastards" -- Amy Turledge from
KDLH in Duluth, MN
6. "Good night from all of us. And a special good night to all of our
viewers who are doing it right now" -- John Mercer and Wendy Wyness
from KTVN in Reno, NV
5. "I'm Mike Stafford, and I make a boatload more money than
you" -- Mike Stafford from KSWT in Yuma, AZ
4. "If I had a pet monkey, I'd name him after you" -- Matt
Mulcahy and Maureen Green from WTVH in Syracuse, NY
3. "Good night from all of us. David Letterman is next, so for God's
sake change the channel now" -- Jade Moon from KGMB in Honolulu, HI
2. "Thank God we're at the end -- I've got to take a wicked
leak" -- Matt Schmidt and Angie Quigley from KHQA in Quincy, IL
1. "By the way, honey, if you're watching tonight, I'm sleeping with
your sister" -- Don Shriver from WSEE in Erie, PA
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Arsenal have been boosted by the news that Riyad Mahrez is set to leave Leicester City this summer.
The Algerian international has been linked with a move away from the King Power Stadium since the end of last season and the Emirates has been touted as one of his potential destination.
According to the Sun Mahrez has rejected a contract extension at Leicester City and has set his sight on a move away from the club.
Mahrez' exit will come as a big blow to Leicester City who have already lost N'golo Kante to Chelsea.
The PFA player of last season was a key part of Leicester City squad and would definitely have plenty of suitors.
According to the report, Arsenal have been boosted by the news that the player is interested in changing clubs this summer and would now make a move to sign the playmaker but could face competition from PSG and Barcelona.
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As of 2015, Carrabba's Italian Grill offers a 15 percent off coupon for dine-in and carry-out meals on its website. The coupon is good for food but excludes alcohol, taxes and gratuity. Customers can also find out about the latest offers from the restaurant by joining its Amici Club.
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We all must eat. Yet our relationships with food couldn't be more different. As with political party lines our food identities are dislocated. Kale on the left, processed food on the right. How can we use our food system as a sandbox for broader change? Imagine a future where everyone has access to good food, real food, whole food. A world where our relationship is free of anxiety, misinformation and toxins. This is the future we imagine.
At this week's METal we will discuss the challenges facing our food future, explore the complexity of the supply chain, common misperceptions and the need for greater honesty and transparency. We will share a model addressing the challenges of food justice in under resourced communities and how one man is leading the charge here in Los Angeles. And we will reveal a project being incubated here in Southern California with the potential for global impact in crop diversity and local food identities.
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USP's draft krill oil monograph could help bring consistency to sector
The monograph, which has been in development for several years and has gone through at least one major revision, is now in the public comment phase on the Food Chemicals Codex forum. The revisions to the monograph take into account data submitted by sector stakeholders.
USP officials are unwilling to name the participants, but as there are only a few places at this particular table, it's pretty obvious who they are. On the supply end, three companies have been in the game since well before the submission of the first draft of USP's krill standard in 2010: Québec-based Neptune, Israel-based Enzymotec and Norway-based Aker BioMarine, which also is the leading krill harvester. A fourth company has entered the field: In 2012, Olympic Seafood, another Norwegian fishing company like Aker, began harvesting krill and launched its Rimfrost krill oil brand.
Labyrinthine course for krill oil specification
The process of developing a krill standard has been a difficult one; the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED) began trying to get the krill oil manufacturers together to agree on a standard a number of years ago, much as had been done successfully for fish oils.
"With krill oil there were discussions for many years for what a similar testing monograph would look like. That monograph never saw the light of day," said Will Rowe, president and CEO of Nutrasouce Diagnostics, which provides a krill oil finished product testing service.
The work that was done during the GOED effort was set aside, and USP started in 2009 with a clean slate.
"It's safe to say that we started from scratch," Kristie Laurvick, USP's chief scientific liaison for the krill monograph told NutraIngredients-USA. "We did have some communications with GOED through the process."
"We started with regulatory approval of the ingredient and dossiers. In some of those documents the description of the ingredient is given," she said.
"We start with how they test their product for quality and purity."
Not just a summation of submissions
While USP did start with information that the krill companies have submitted to regulators as well as information they submitted directly to USP, the organization does have its own labs and scientists and can weigh in on the process directly.
"We question our sponsors all the time; there are many cases in which we suggests tests to our sponsors that they may not be doing," she said.
One of the key portions of the monograph concerns the section dealing with the quantity and identity of the phospholipids contained within krill oil. A bone of contention in the category has been the marketing of some products using the words "krill oil" on the label that contain phospholipids from other sources, such as other marine species or plant-derived phospholipids, such as those from soy. The latest draft of the monograph includes an entirely new section on the testing of this component of krill oil.
"We felt that we could not realistically build a monograph to fully characterize krill oil that didn't quantify these and give a better method of determining a profile of the types of phospholipids present," Laurvick said.
"So we worked with multiple participants in the industry to develop the new proposal, which is an NMR analysis."
The proposed monograph now enters a 90-day comment phase, after which follows an evaluation period and possible incorporation of additional changes. Finalization of the monograph would follow, possibly be late 2013.
Characterization is critical
How important would a final specification for this ingredient be? It may do little to pour oil on the troubled legal waters of the sector, but at least it will bring some confidence and consistency to a marketplace in which some products calling themselves krill oil contain less EPA and DHA and lower amounts of phospholipids than the top brands.
"We certainly believe that it is absolutely critical to define the product in the whole assessment of food safety" said Markus Lipp, PhD, director of food standards at USP.
"Any alleged health effects that are associated with this ingredient will have a dose response form and will depend on the authenticity of the product. Whether it is in fact what it claims to be or whether it is something else," he said.
"An example that I always like to give is antioxidants. 'Antioxidant' is still used as a marketing tool, however there are numerous methods (to measure those) and there is no industry consensus about those methods so the numbers are all over the board and it confuses consumers," Lipp said.


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An undated handout photograph released by Kenya's Ministry of Defence shows members of the Kenyan Defence Forces during an operation at an undisclosed location in Somalia (HANDOUT, REUTERS / September 29, 2012)
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somalia's al Shabaab rebels retreated from the southern port of Kismayu overnight, abandoning the last major bastion of their five-year revolt to an offensive by African Union and Somali government troops.
The loss of Kismayu a day after it was attacked by Kenyan and Somali soldiers backed by air strikes is a major blow to the al Qaeda-linked rebels, weakening morale and depriving them of revenue from taxing local businesses and shipping.
"We moved out our fighters ... from Kismayu at midnight," al Shabaab spokesman, Sheikh Ali Mohamud Rage, told Reuters on Saturday, promising to strike back. "The enemies have not yet entered the town. Let them enter Kismayu which will soon turn into a battlefield."
The Kenya Defence Force (KDF) said two regional rebel commanders, Sheikh Hassan Yakub and Sheikh Abdikarim Adow, were killed in air strikes in the city late on Friday and that another five insurgents were killed in combat. Sheikh Abdiasis Abu Musab, al Shabaab's spokesman for military operations, told Reuters the rebels had suffered no losses.
Al Shabaab, which formally merged with al Qaeda in February, has pulled out of a number of urban areas including the capital, Mogadishu, in recent months under pressure from African Union (AU) peacekeeping forces and the Somali government.
The government in Mogadishu said Kismayu was now under its control and called on residents to co-operate with security agencies and AU forces in improving security.
"The Somali Armed Forces with support from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) have secured the port town of Kismayu from the grip of the terror group of al Shabaab who controlled the town for nearly three years," it said in a statement.
Kenyan military spokesman Col. Cyrus Oguna declined to comment on the statement by the Somali government, saying Kenyan troops, fighting under the AMISOM banner, were yet to take control of the port facilities.
Locals confirmed the militants had pulled out under the cover of darkness but said Kenyan and Somali soldiers were still camped on the city's outskirts.
Analysts warned against prematurely assuming the rebels had disappeared, saying they must have left a few fighters behind.
"This is not an indication of al Shabaab having abandoned armed struggle and there is no evidence they are keen on surrendering. They will continue to be a great nuisance for a very long time," said Rashid Abdi, a Somalia expert and an editor with Kenya's Nation Media Group.
The insurgents, who once controlled swathes of the lawless Horn of Africa country, have turned to guerrilla tactics, harrying the weak government of newly-elected President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud with suicide bombings and assassinations.
There were reports of looting in some areas of the city.
"Al Shabaab has not perished, so the worry is what next," said local elder Ali Hussein.
One man who was loudly celebrating the departure of al Shabaab fighters from the city was shot dead, residents said.
"These masked men came from behind him and hit him with several bullets right in the head ... Now we are terrified. Everyone in Kismayu is dumb, silent. We are afraid to talk on the phone outdoors," said Halima Nur, a mother of three.
Four more people, including a Muezzin - the person who calls prayers at a mosque - were shot dead in the same manner in the afternoon, residents told Reuters.
Although al Shabaab brought a semblance of law and security in Kismayu, its strict version of Islamic law alienated a huge portion of the population, residents said.
"We hope life will improve if the Somali and AU troops enter the town," said local Farah Hussein.
Residents said the fighters who abandoned Kismayu had moved to jungles that lie between Kismayu and Afmadow to the north, as well as to other towns north of the port city like Jamame and Kabsuma.
The rebel group, which counts foreign al Qaeda-trained fighters among its ranks, is seen as one of the biggest threats to stability in the Horn of Africa. It has received advice from al Qaeda's leadership, counter-terrorism experts say.
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There are alternatives to child detention that are cheaper and more humane: this message is at the heart of the Global Campaign to End Child Immigration Detention of Children, which Leeanne coordinates. The global campaign supports and shares knowledge with national campaigns by coordinating messaging, and, where appropriate, leverages the connections of the civil society network which initiated the campaign, the International Detention Coalition.
Leeanne has worked to develop and disseminate training in media to promote empowerment and community development, including working in Western Sydney at Information and Cultural Exchange, as a reporter with the Australian Broadcasting Commission and in Tonga with the Women and Children Crisis Centre who received a Pacific Humans Rights Award and Organization Activist Award for projects she coordinated.
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Harry Redknapp has left out a heap of star players for tonight's Europa League clash with Rubin Kazan.
Spurs host the Russian Premier League club at White Hart Lane and will go clear on top if they manage to record a victory but they will have to do so without the likes of Gareth Bale, Rafael van der Vaart, Emmanuel Adebayor and Brad Friedel.
Redknapp has started with a largely inexperienced line-up consisting of youngsters Jake Livermore, Harry Kane, Tom Carroll and Danny Rose.
Joining them will be goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes, Sebastien Bassong - who will take the captains armband - Kyle Walker, Sandro, Aaron Lennon, Giovani dos Santos with Jermain Defoe and Roman Pavlyuchenko up front together.
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