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"Let's pretend that you are free of your own history. And I am free of my history."
Dutchman is Amiri Baraka's award-winning one-act play, revolving around two characters: Lula, a white woman, and Clay, a black man. It lands right at the intersectionality of race, gender and class to present an explosive exploration of white privilege, masculinity, power and sexuality.
For Black History Month we celebrate Amiri Baraka (then known as LeRoi Jones) both for his civil rights activism and as a revolutionary provocateur of African-American poetry; significantly affecting the course of American literature.
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Nick specialises in commercial and employment litigation. Nick is a keen sportsman, and has acted in a variety of sports related disputes. Nick has acted for a racehorse trainer claiming unpaid fees and defending allegations of professional negligence, and for a senior executive of a leading football club.
Nick has particular interest in disputes relating to doping in sport and has written a number of articles on this subject.

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The Exchange Programmes Office is located on the third floor of the Sütlüce Campus in the room B-308. The Erasmus team is your first point of contact at our university, therefore feel free to contact with us if you need any further information your study here at Istanbul Commerce University.
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Yusaf Akbar Associate Professor of Management and International Business, CEU Business School
- 29 Feb 2016 11:00 AM
Yusaf has taught at universities and business schools all over the world, including University of Michigan, Stockholm School of Economics, Shanghai Jiaotong University and Queen's University, Canada. His main research interests are international trade and investment, management development in Central and East Europe, and non-market strategies of emerging-market multinationals.
He is an active consultant and trainer to large multinationals and smaller, start-up firms. He is fluent in three languages and loves travel, good reads and fine food.
1. When did you arrive in Hungary and what brought you here?
In 1999, a one year fellowship from the Civic Education Project
2. Have you ever been an expatriate elsewhere?
Yes - in 7 countries
3. What surprised you most about Hungary?
The negativity and default pessimism of many people here
4. Friends are in Budapest for a weekend - what must they absolutely see and do?
Szechenyi baths, the ruin pubs of the VII district, Opera, one of the many good restaurants in the V district
5. What is your favourite Hungarian food?
Hortobagy palacsinta and Somloi galuska
6. What is never missing from your refrigerator?
Pesto, olives, kefir
7. What is your favourite Hungarian word?
Hajdúböszörmény, Gyógyszertár
8. What do you miss the most from home?
The business/professional culture and optimism
9. What career other than yours would you love to pursue?
Professional cricketer or TV commentator
10. What's a job you would definitely never want?
While I never say never, being a policeman is one job I'd like to avoid.
11. Where did you spend your last vacation?
Golfo Aranci in Sardinia
12. Where do you hope to spend your next one?
Trip through the Dolomites to Bolzano and Trento
13. What was your favourite band, film, or hobby as a teen?
Cricket and tennis
14. Apart of temptation what can't you resist?
Watching or reading detailed and thoughtful news analysis
15. Red wine or white?
Depends on what I am eating with it. How about rosé?
16. Book or movie?
17. Morning person or night person?
Midday person!
18. Which social issue do you feel most strongly about?
19. Buda side or Pest side?
20. What would you say is your personal motto?
You have absolutely no control over the thoughts, words and actions of other people


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This rustic mug was hand thrown and trimmed on my pottery wheel using a brown speckled stoneware clay. It was bisque fired and glazed with a drippy white glaze that allows the natural dark color and speckles of the clay to show through. It was then high fired in my electric kiln.
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I'll tip the hat to FlyerTalk for alerting me to this - but have never seen something quite like it:
Construction for Marriott's first-ever triple-branded hotel is underway in Nashville's SoBro district. Brands represented across the 470 rooms will include AC Hotels by Marriott, Springhill Suites by Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott brands. The L-shaped building is expected to open in mid-2018 and will feature a large swimming pool and fitness center available to all guests. Full story is here: (note - link in flyertalk article is broken, so I replaced with this one)


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Remarkable! A Speakers Bureau was founded by the high-energy Sue Falcone-CEO, who recognized the need for a unique and custom designed speakers bureau that would represent and market experienced and accredited professional speakers and music artists, who are highly sought after in their areas of expertise; to national and international clients looking to hire the "perfect" speaker and music artist for their conferences, seminars, business meetings, corporate trainings or other events.
Sue is recognized as an expert due to having come "full circle" in the speaking industry. As a former AT&T corporate executive who was responsible for planning corporate events, which included hiring speakers, trainers, and entertainers, to becoming a professional speaker and author being hired and represented by speakers bureaus, which lead to Sue creating a distinctive and unique speakers bureau representing and marketing professional speakers to national and international clients seeking engaging and interactive speakers and music artists for their audiences.
This invaluable experience gives Sue an advantage in being able to know the needs and wants of her clients, which can include consulting services, to selecting and representing the best speakers and music artists, and proposing the "perfect" speakers and music artists to her clients. All of her services are FREE to her clients, as her speakers and music artists pay her fees out of their negotiated fee with our clients.
As a recognized visionary combined with her strength of being positive, bringing solutions for every need, and loves what she is doing, Sue has established a company and team focused on:
Sue was recently selected as an "Outstanding Women in Business" by the Triad Business Journal of North Carolina, and "Volunteer of the Year" by the Business High Point Chamber of Commerce. She is also a Chamber Ambassador and a member of the Steering Committee for Leadership HP, and an active member and volunteer of the Guilford Merchants Association (GMA). Sue is Director of Lifetree Cafe, a weekly Nonprofit which she and her husband hosts, and is a part of many other national and international organizations.
Remarkable! A Speakers Bureau is a 100% Woman Owned Company, and has the unique opportunity of having Sue's husband, Carmen Falcone, serve as the Chief Financial/Fun Officer. This company operates totally debt free.
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Drones Flying Low on Cyber Securityby Ashok Pandey October 26, 2016 0 comments
By Sanjai Gangadharan, Regional Director, SAARC, A10 Networks
Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), have been around for a few years, and they have been put to use in various fields. Consumer drones are big now and they will get even bigger in the next couple of years, with expectations to generate over $1 billion in revenues. Due to its increasing affordability, these devices have become popular in recent times with even hobbyists and prosumers deploying drones for things like wedding photography. However their increased popularity will also introduce new cyber security and physical security risks.
In India, most cities have banned the use of drones by civilians without prior permission1. Considering the tremendous potential drones have in industrial and civil government applications, it won't be long before the government creates a set of guidelines for the commercial use of drones1 after which we will see a rise in the demand for UAVs'. As of now, only government organisations can fly drones. Apart from the military, Karnataka police became one of the first police departments in the country to own a UAV fleet, acquiring a total of 12 drones.
Drones serve a myriad of purposes, from military to agricultural to surveillance applications to even delivering packages from the sky. In 2015, during the torrential December floods in Chennai, police used drones to locate and rescue 200 stranded citizens. They also could help energy companies monitor their infrastructure4. Drones could even enable emergency response teams to quickly map the extent of damage after natural disasters like how drones were of immense help after an earthquake of 7.8 magnitude rocked Nepal last year5. Drones could also be deployed to monitor traffic and in crowd management through surveillance. Also with the government taking the initiative of building smart cities drones could be of tremendous help in managing traffic, street surveillance and weather monitoring among other things6.
While drones are a blessing, they can also become vulnerability. Government controlled drones carry critical information like military location, and if such data fall into the wrong hands, it will pose a serious threat to the country. In additional to being a potential national security risk, drones can also pose problems ranging from privacy invasion to corporate espionage to terrorism. While news headlines tell of drone owners that have spied on their neighbours, drones can also be used to snoop on confidential projects or gather competitive intelligence.
Most drones rely on unencrypted data links for command and control and navigation, which means they are particularly vulnerable to jamming, interception and manipulation7. There is also fear over research suggesting that drones could also be attacked electronically. As for data storage and transfer, drones support features like encryption, IoT, mobility and cloud which are vulnerable to cyber security risks.
The need of the hour is better awareness and better cyber-security practices in respect to drones. The security of drones could be compromised if a potential DDoS or a malware were to attack it. To prepare for these risks, organizations should implement a multi-layered defence that can protect servers and endpoints, whether those servers are hosted in a data centres or in the cloud and whether endpoints are traditional computers or mobile devices. While employees cannot always predict the future, organizations will be ready to handle future risks with the right security technologies and processes in place.


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The idea women should be paid menstrual leave has resurfaced after a British gynecologist suggested it could boost productivity.
For many women, "that special time of the month" [their menstrual period] brings such pain and discomfort; they simply stay home from work. But what if women were allowed to take a few days off each month for menstrual leave, separate from their sick leave, without worrying about losing their jobs?
It's an idea that isn't new: several other east Asian countries have had menstrual leave policies and laws in place for decades. But the idea has become a hot point of discussion in the U.K. after being raised again at the Festival of Ideas, in Cambridge, last month.
According to Gynecologist Dr. Gedis Grudzinskas, monthly menstrual leave should be offered to workers worldwide.
"Some women feel really grotty when menstruating. Coming into work is a struggle and they feel lousy," the professor of obstetrics and gynecology told the newspaper.
"When you feel like that, it's harder to take pride in your work or perform as well. This is about employers being sensible and aware."
Japan was the first country to enact menstrual leave laws into their labour standards. That was back in 1947, when women were flooding into the workplace and where decent washroom facilities were unavailable to them.
Under the Japanese law, women are allowed to stay home from work during their periods without fear of losing their jobs, although companies do not need to pay them for the days off. The law does not limit how many days off a month they can take.
But given that so many women suffer real, debilitating pain during their periods, Grudzinskas told the Mail Online that he thinks menstrual leave is an idea worth exploring further.
"Menstrual leave will make people feel more happy and comfortable in the workplace, which is a positive thing," he said.


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Rowayton School Carnival kicks off Friday night
NORWALK — The 25th annual Rowayton School Carnival will take place this weekend at Rowayton Elementary School at 1 Roton Ave.
The carnival starts Friday from 5-10 p.m. and continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The carnival is one of the top fundraisers for the school and offers carnival rides, games and food from local restaurants and food trucks. Unlimited-ride bracelets have sold out.
Game and ride tickets will be available at the carnival. All proceeds from the event support enrichment programs and educational technologies at the school. Carnival co-chairs Stephanie Griffith and Katie Carr said the carnival is a great community event that brings out both young and old because there is something for everyone.


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CD-ROMs were CDs which were used to store computer data rather than recorded music.
In 1998, the CD-ROM containing VORACIA was stolen by Kevin Sutcliffe, who passed it on to the Fourth Doctor before he was killed. (PROSE: System Shock)
In 1999, the Jex plans for invading Earth were recorded on a CD-ROM which was acquired by the CIA. (PROSE: The King of Terror)
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In "Lip Lady Fab's 5 Step Guide to Loving Your Legs After a Lipedema Diagnosis," you'll discover: How I went from being nearly bed-ridden and suicidal, to loving my big fat legs and losing approximately 45lbs I'll share my journey with enrolling my family and my primary doctor into my treatment plan, seeking out therapists and a surgeon How I began eating healthier and got off my depressed butt to create a regular workout routine How I managed to motivate myself to embark on this journey when I felt so alone and depressed I truly hope that everyone who reads the book enjoys learning about my journey, and what brought me to a healthier place mentally and physically after finding out I had the condition.
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I'm Kissing Self-Beat Up Good-bye for Lipedema Awareness Month!!
I've got a confession to make, girls. I've been beating myself up EVERYDAY for not blogging more and really getting this site going. I've also been beating myself up for not being the most compliant Lipedema patient. This has got to stop! I intend to use June and Lipedema Awareness Month as my opportunity to release the self-beat up about my fat legs and my blog in more ways than one!
Why Are My Legs So Fat? The Top 5 Lipedema Websites
Written By: Asmaa Hammad, Guest Contributor Lipedema is a fat disorder, distributed in an irregular way beneath the skin, which affects the hips and the legs, but usually the feet are spared. In the later stages, lipedema affects the upper arms and can lead to immobility and secondary lymphedema. When one gets a diagnosis, they may feel angry, depressed, … Continue reading Why Are My Legs So Fat? The Top 5 Lipedema Websites
Lipedema Lady's First Day With a FLEXITOUCH Machine! Lymphedema Therapy and The Walking Dead Season 6 Finale
Today is my first day using my new Flexitouch pneumatic compression pump therapy device at home to treat the secondary Lymphedema I acquired from stage three Lipedema. What conservative therapies have you tried for treating your swelling from Lipedema or Lymphedema? Were you able to get your insurance to cover part of the cost?
50 lbs Lipedema Weight Loss Update – Inches Lost Report
If you take anything away from this, know that the first step is the biggest, set small attainable goals to get yourself started and feeling victorious, and most of all, never, ever, ever, give up!! The Lipedema race is not given to the swift....it's given to those ladies who are determined not to take no, you can't lose weight" for an answer.
The Secret Reason Why You Can't Lose Weight: Marie Claire Lipedema Cover Story In October 2015 Issue! On Newsstands Now!
Marie Claire Magazine describes the challenges faced when trying to lose weight, seeking a Lipedema diagnosis, and the struggle of managing and treating the condition. I share my story with over 1 million print subscribers and countless women online (the site will publish the article online soon). I hope women who identify with our stories are able to seek out the support and treatment they need, and can gain hope from my successes in managing my Lipedema.
Making Lippy Friends Across the World and Why I Started Blogging About My Lipedema and Liposuction Journey! (stats update)
I'm so grateful that so many women have checked out my blog. I just want to say thank you to all my followers and visitors! You all have inspired me to continue sharing my journey, and everyday you remind me that I am not alone. Suffering in physical and psychological pain from Lipedema for so many years without a diagnosis left me feeling isolated, like so many of you have told me you felt. Now, we have each other. LipLadyFAB.com statistics are proof of that!
How Are You Celebrating Lipedema Awareness Month? Get Social With Lip Lady FAB and WIN FREE Benefit Cosmetics!
Get Social With Lip Lady FAB on June 15 and post your FABulous photos to win FREE Benefit Cosmetics! Also, see behind the scenes pics from my recent on-camera interview at Dr. David Amron's home!
Lipedema Liposuction Surgery – Month 4 Recovery Update with Photos!
Hi Everyone! Happy New Year, and I'm so glad so many of you have decided to join me and follow my story! I hope to bring you more fun and fashion tips this year! I know many of you are anxious to hear how I'm doing! Be sure to follow the blog and like LipLady Fab on … Continue reading Lipedema Liposuction Surgery – Month 4 Recovery Update with Photos!
Lipedema Tumescent Liposuction Surgery #1 with Dr. David Amron- My Post Op Experience – Calves/Ankles, Arms
I will share bits of my recovery and surgery experience so you can have some idea of what to expect.


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Debbie Ward joins a fam trip with Thai Airways and Tourism Authority of Thailand and discovers the intriguing and lesser-known north of the country has a lot to offer
Around my feet grey hands reach out of the depths of hell, grasping, imploring. As I shudder and continue on the bridge to heaven I recognise, with a shock, what appear to be the bladed fingers of Freddy Krueger.
It's a startling entrance to the Buddhist Wat Rong Kun or 'White Temple' at Chiang Rai and only a hint of its offbeat interior. Here, there's a surreal spacescape populated by Pokemon, Michael Jackson, Lara Croft, Mutant Ninja Turtles and more. Outside, the trees are strung with the heads of superheroes and Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow.
The whole site, down to traffic cones topped with red skulls, is a Dali-meets-Banksy creation from local architect Chalermchai Kositpipat. It's both bonkers and beautiful.
We spend the night soaking up panoramic views, cocktail in hand, at the smart rooftop bar of the Riverie by Katathani. The waterside resort is just a little out of town (a shuttle ride from Chiang Rai's popular night market) and also boasts fun family-friendly features like a splash pool. From here though, we're leaving city luxuries behind to head into a lesser-travelled part of Thailand's mountainous far north.
Around 10% of UK tourists add a couple of days in Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai and perhaps a visit to the Golden Triangle, where Thailand meets Laos and Myanmar, to a typical Bangkok-and-beach holiday. Even fewer explore further. Yet the region was all over the news in 2018 when the young Wild Boars football team were recruited from the flooded Tham Laung (great caves).
The north is riddled with caverns and, in dry season, with proper guiding, they make for a spectacular adventure. At Tham Lod in the Pang Ma Pha district between Pai and Mae Hong Son, we wait as our guides pump traditional gas lanterns into action, then follow them into the darkness. They illuminate vast stalactites and stalagmites with dubious similarities to animals and we negotiate sandbag paths and bamboo bridges before boarding narrow rafts on an underground lake.
The gas lamps hiss, and far above us there's frenzied squealing from colonies of roosting bats. Then we ourselves shriek as huge moustachioed catfish surface alongside us, drawn through the gloom by the patter of pellets we're throwing into the water. We arrive at a guano-lined staircase and climb to see a teak coffin that proves this complex was a dwelling thousands of years ago.
There's much more going on underground. Geothermal activity in the wider region means at various places you can stop at a hot spring to soak yourself or boil an egg. At the appropriately named sulphur-smelling Pong Dueat we take a break from the road to see geysers and dip our feet in safer temperatures. Another day, at Phuklon Country Club, we plaster our faces in mineral-rich mud and laugh till it cracks.
T-shirts in the night market rightly boast that getting to the low-key town of Pai from Chiang Mai means traversing a road with 762 hairpin bends. We flop sleepily from side to side in our minibus on our way there but in restaurants en route are rows of resting motorcycle helmets from those taking up the challenge on two wheels.
Our overnight stop in Pai is boutique hotel The Quarter, just a few metres from the market. As the booths offering dreadlock weaves attest, the town is more typically a backpacker haunt. It attracts those looking for a laid-back vibe, cafe culture and glorious mountain views coupled with soft-adventure exploration to the local canyon and caves.
Northern Thailand was once an opium-growing stronghold. With royal help, poppy fields have since been repurposed for legal cash crops. I buy some coffee beans resulting from one such project on a visit to Hloyo Village at Mae Salong, home of the Akha hill tribe.
Escorted by a local dog, we walk past carved fertility symbols sporting oversized appendages. Baskets of chillies lie drying on the low thatched roofs and we've a chance to grind them to create a side dish for lunch, while our host turns bamboo skewers of roasting tomatoes on a charcoal fire. Within an hour we're sitting on a mat to eat what turns out to be the favourite meal of our entire trip, bursting with fresh herbs and spices. It's made extra special by a view over a lush valley that can also be enjoyed from homestays perched around its rim.
The outlook is even better when we stop off at the Ban Jabo hill tribe village. I pick up some colourful handmade make-up bags from roadside stalls then duck into the bustling open-sided cafe that offers road-weary travellers the chance to dangle their legs over an epic sweep of forested valley.
At Mae Hong Son, we catch sunset at the atmospherically-lit chedis (bell-shaped cones) of the temples above the city before heading a few miles away to the Fern Resort.
A three-star eco-retreat on the Thai-Myanmar border is an unlikely haunt for Hollywood A-listers but Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie stayed here when involved in charity work nearby.
The rooms are basic but the whole pretty place exudes a wholesome charm. The narrow path to my thatched bungalow crosses paddy fields that supply the resort with rice.
Frogs and cicadas create the soundtrack for our evening barbecue, and the resort's friendly dogs lie at our feet as we continue with drinks around a fire pit. In daylight hours, if you can prise yourself from the pool and its paddy field view, they will take you on a canine-guided tour through the surrounding forest.
It's a far cry from Chiang Mai, where we stay just steps from the famous night market in luxury apartments at the Anantara. There's another film connection here – a wonderfully spy-themed restaurant inspired by the Kingsman movies starring Colin Firth, with retro artefacts on the walls and private dining behind a hidden door.
We've entered a semi-secret world ourselves over the last few days, off the beaten track of most tourists, and it has proved a wonderful discovery.
Book it: Audley Travel has a 13-night trip from £3,850pp. Price includes two nights in Bangkok, three in Chiang Rai, three in Chiang Mai, one in Pai and three at the Fern Resort, Mae Hong Son. Flights, transfers and excursions are also included. audleytravel.com
Michelle Barrett, Thailand and Vietnam specialist at Audley Travel, says: "My highlights were the cave, the Fern Resort and the Akra hill tribe. I'll be recommending the region to adventurous clients who have been to Thailand before and want authentic insights rather than just the main sites, and who also like responsible tourism.
I liked the eco experience at Fern. It isn't high-end but you're in a natural environment that employs local people. It has unspoilt, beautiful surroundings and should work well so long as people know what to expect. They can do five-star luxury on a beach at the end.
Lisa Thurston, travel expert at Premier Holidays, says: "I'd say it would best suit couples 20-30-plus or friends who want to see the cultural side. It's for second- or even third-timers. Tham Lod was my absolute highlight. I've never before got on a bamboo raft in pitch dark in the middle of a cave!
Before, I'd have pushed clients to do two nights in Chiang Mai. Now I'll be encouraging them to do more up north to see these hidden gems. The Anantara's self-catering suites in Chiang Mai are good for groups of friends, and the Fern has a really nice atmosphere, though they need to update their bathrooms. About 9 out of 10 Thailand quotes I get want Elephant Hills – it's always on request – so it was good to hear about Elephant Nature Park, which another group visited.


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2 dead in Hagerstown, Md. house fire
Evening Sun crime reporter Kaitlin Greenockle recaps crime stories for the week of October 5 - October 11, 2017.
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — Officials say two people have died in a house fire in western Maryland.
Firefighters responded to a duplex on Snyder Avenue in Hagerstown around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Officials say two adults were found dead on the second floor of the structure after firefighters were able to knock down the flames.
The names of the victims were being withheld pending notification of family members.
An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the fire.
More: Police log: Older man offering kids cookies
More: Hanover firefighter Earl Shoemaker honored at national memorial service
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Saturday turned out to be quite a day's racing.
After a cracking duel, Duncan and Jukebox Jury eventually shared the spoils in the Irish St Leger at The Curragh.
It was the second year in a row that the Group One went for export, as Jukebox Jury provided Johnny Murtagh with a first success in the race, while Eddie Ahern deserves credit for coaxing Duncan home.
John Gosden's charge has looked shy of resolve at times, so Ahern's decision to put his whip down and resort to a hands-and-heels drive inside the final furlong took plenty of nerve.
The Tipperary native has had a fairly chequered career since being crowned champion apprentice here in 1997, and Saturday's triumph was his first at the highest level since he won the Moyglare Stud Stakes on Preseli for Michael Grassick in 1999.
In light of the fact that the Leger would prove to be the second Irish Classic not to go the way of a Ballydoyle horse this year, it was disappointing that -- once again -- no other Irish trainer had the material to take advantage.
Despite there being two winners -- none of our assorted others could lay a hand on the trophy.
Given what transpired, John Oxx may well regret heading for Doncaster rather than The Curragh with Saddler's Rock, despite that one maintaining the wily handler's 100pc strike rate in England this term on Friday.
Fame And Glory's presence at home no doubt swayed Oxx's decision, but the Gold Cup hero flopped, after Saddler's Rock had sluiced up from horses that are rated on a par with Jukebox Jury and Duncan.
Then again, hindsight is a fine thing, and Oxx can look forward to next year with great optimism.
Saddler's Rock could well develop into a serious Cup horse, while Alanza likewise has the potential to be a Group One-class four-year-old.
Sea The Stars' brother Born To Sea looked a live 2,000 Guineas prospect when making a winning debut in Listed company on Saturday, just a week after Akeed Mofeed burst onto the scene at Leopardstown.
Oxx hadn't produced a genuine Classic prospect since Sea The Stars in 2008, and then two buses come along at once.
Also on Saturday, Power returned to form in the National Stakes, as David Marnane pulled off a second Portland coup with Nocturnal Affair.
However, the day belonged to Duncan's trainer John Gosden, a man cut from a not dissimilar cloth to Oxx. One of the game's most intelligent and articulate practitioners, Gosden has now won four English St Legers after Masked Marvel prevailed under the excellent William Buick. It was just the Newmarket trainer's fifth runner in the race in over 15 years.
No joy in France for Ballydoyle runners
Aidan O'Brien's St Nicholas Abbey and Wonder Of Wonders fell short at Longchamp yesterday.
In the Prix Foy, St Nicholas Abbey was well held in third, as Alain de Royer-Dupre's Sarafina landed skinny odds, hardening her position at the head of the market for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
De Royer-Dupre then watched his Reliable Man bounce back to his best in the Prix Niel, turning the tables on the colt's Grand Prix de Paris conqueror Meandre.
Wonder Of Wonders struggled in the Prix Vermeille behind Freddie Head's Galikova. Coolmore did enjoy some luck as Marco Botti's Excelebration, which they bought into recently, landed the Moulin under Jamie Spencer.
There was further English success when Prohibit defied a 7lb penalty to take the sprint. Jim Crowley's mount tackled Mar Adentro late on and wore him down to snatch the verdict in a photo finish, with Tim Easterby's Hamish McGonagall third.
Best current prices for the Arc: 7/2 Sarafina, Workforce, 6/1 Nathaniel, 7/1 So You Think, Galikova, 12/1 bar.
Don't count on Sizing
defence just yet
Anyone thinking about taking some of the miserly 5/1 about Sizing Europe retaining his Champion Chase crown at Cheltenham next year would be advised to hold fire.
Henry de Bromhead yesterday revealed that he might yet revert to staying distances with his star nine-year-old, despite an indifferent foray down that route last term.
Ride of the weekend
Johnny Murtagh on Bewitched at The Curragh yesterday. For a long time it looked as though Murtagh might have been in trouble behind a wall of horses, but he knew exactly what he was doing aboard Charles O'Brien's filly. The pair inched through the gaps to win in style.
20 The number of times that the once-promising De Valira had run since his last win in April of 2007 prior to yesterday's triumph at Listowel for James Morrissey.
"I did my best to tell everybody that he wasn't expected to win first time and not to be expecting too much. The first run is about education."
-- After Born To Sea succeeded in the only task that proved beyond his brother Sea The Stars by scoring on his debut, John Oxx reaffirms that he didn't fancy him. Somebody did, though, as he was backed into 5/2 favouritism from 7/2.
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Along with singer Debbie Harry and drummer Clem Burke, guitarist Chris Stein has been with the band since the early days. He co-wrote some of the band's best-loved songs including the aforementioned "Heart of Glass", "Rapture", and "Dreaming", plus "In The Flesh", "Rip Her To Shreds", and "Fade Away and Radiate".
This interview was for noozhawk.com for the 7/7/17 Blondie concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl, with co-headlining alt-rockers Garbage, and openers John Doe and Exene Cervenka from the band X. It was done by phone on 6/9/17. (Alexander Thompson photo)
Bruce Sudano has had a varied and interesting musical career, from co-writing the song "Ball of Fire" with Tommy James, to recording James' song "Tighter, Tighter" with Alive N Kickin', to co-founding Brooklyn Dreams and recording the song "Music, Harmony and Rhythm", to marrying and managing and co-writing with Donna Summer including the hit "Bad Girls", to writing "Starting Over Again" which was a hit for Dolly Parton and "Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin' (Too Good to Be True)" which was recorded by Jermaine and Michael Jackson, to a recent active solo career.
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At what was an unearthly hour, huddled in Winchcombe Library car park an amazing turn-out of over 30 from the Tewkesbury office congregated in the persistent rain to start our 18-mile voyage of discovery over the Cotswolds.
Spurred on by the strong enthusiasm to tackle any challenge, in the usual Kingsbridge-way, and the outside possibility of seeing the start of England v. Argentina game, the team set off with blistering pace. The gloomy conditions were offset by the extremely enjoyable conversation, light-hearted banter and that Kingsbridge camaraderie.
The Climb
After a relentless and continuing ascent, we finally reached Camp 1 (at Stumps Cross) and were greeted by the very welcome waft of bacon baps. Rounded off by packets of Jaffa cakes and lashings of sugary-drinks to power the team on the next leg of its journey. By now, we were well and truly in heart of the Cotswolds where every vehicle that crawled past us on the small stretch of road was a four-by-four with the driver or horse rider.
At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day in a somewhat appropriate backdrop of a lonely field on the top of the Cotswolds, the team observed a respectful two minutes silence for those less lucky than ourselves who had fallen 100 years ago in conditions far worse than we were momentarily enduring. Lest we forget.
The Ascent
Reaping the rewards of the relentless climb, we finally started the meander down towards Stanton. The rain abated and some view was now just discernible as the mist lifted to reveal a scene that was almost reminiscent of a Hobbit film.
Bang on cue, we slumped into Stanton Village Hall to a wonderful-spread of sandwiches, cakes (and jelly babies) – and an exceedingly welcome rest. Despite the initial conviction that there would be no alcohol-pauses, Stanton Village Hall bar probably had the best day's takings since 1978 when the sharp rise in fuel prices stopped people leaving the village.
Ignoring the lure of a large television screen (the rugby only being two hours off), warm comfy seats, a bar – and the remaining bags of Jelly Babies – the team finally left the welcome haven and reshod themselves with damp footwear for the return leg to Winchcombe.
The last leg
The team passed the magnificent Stanway House, alas not with time to pause to witness the fountain. 15:00 was upon us and the boys were still distant from their viewing of their beloved rugby match. At this point, there was a clear break in the team as the aforementioned strove on to catch what they could of the game and those others who were resigned to continue at a speed consistent with their flagging ability.
We returned back into Winchcombe to the rude awakening of vehicular traffic which seemed almost a shock after the hours of the silence of the hills. The locals were in awe as the bedraggled platoon, led by our not-insignificant mascot of d'Artagnan, made the last push back through the village to The White Hart.
At last, with objective achieved – and the iPhone App stating 28km (17.5 miles) – we were able to relax and reward ourselves with the odd beverage and sustenance from the wonderful food provided.
We extend our considerable thanks to Jon (our man at the helm) for all the organisation, his prior weekends of reccies – and for getting us safely round.
Likewise, to Janet and Anna who provided a logistical support team that the Tour de France would have been proud of. Never have bacon-butties been so well received. Finally, to both Ross and Tanya (absent thru justifiable excuses) who expended probably as much energy and suffered a much pain as we did in their organising the event.
One must not forget the extremely well-behaved posse of man-and-woman's favourite friend who also accompanied us on the walk and whose numbers (in my mind) seemed to ebb and flow from two-or-three to what seemed bordering on a pack of 20.
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens is among the most anticipated movies of all time, and it has a good chance of breaking box office records after it debuts on Dec. 18.
The movie is getting a huge release, showing in more than 4,100 theaters this weekend, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Estimates predict that it stands to make between $180 million and $220 million domestically in its opening weekend.
It will almost certainly surpass the December record-holder, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, which made $85 million in its opening weekend. If it comes in at the high end of its estimate, it will also surpass the all-time North American record-holder, Jurassic World, which made $208.8 million in its opening weekend in the summer.
If J.J. Abrams wants The Force Awakens to surpass the all-time highest-grossing film, he has to set his aims high: Avatar holds the record with $2.8 billion.
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Mr. Longfellow was born in 1958 and is a citizen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Mr. Longfellow is a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of the Nuclear Institute and a Fellow of the Institute of Measurement and Control.
Mr. Longfellow started his career in electrical engineering in the United Kingdom. In 1991, he joined British Nuclear Fuels Limited, working at the Sellafield nuclear reprocessing plant in West Cumbria where he was Head of Reprocessing, before becoming Deputy Managing Director in 2007.
In 2009, Mr. Longfellow joined Westinghouse Electric Company as the Managing Director of Springfields Fuels Limited and Vice President of the European Fuel Business.
In 2013, Mr. Longfellow joined Costain PLC as Director of Major Projects for the nuclear, oil and gas sectors in the UK.
Since 2015, Mr. Longfellow has been an independent consultant to the international nuclear sector.
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Mr. Banham was born in 1954 and is a citizen of Australia.
Mr. Banham has a Bachelor of Commerce from University of New South Wales. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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Mr. Pirmatov graduated from the Novosibirsk State University, Kazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics and Strategic Research (University of KIMEP), Atkinson Graduate School of Management, Willamette University and INSEAD.
Previous roles include Financial Director of JV Altyn-Tas and Director for Investment at AIG Silk Road Capital Management.
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He holds a degree in mechanics (applied mathematics) from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and a master's degree in economics from the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation. He also received an EMBA degree from Nazarbayev University and a master's degree from Stanford University (Stanford Executive Program). Over the years, Mr. Satkaliyev held senior positions at Tassat LLP, KazTransOil JSC, Samruk JSC, and KEGOC JSC. In 2007, he was appointed as Vice Minister of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Mr. Karymsakov was elected as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company in April 2018.
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Since 2018, he has served as the Managing Director of the Company's uranium mining division and the Chief Executive Officer of NMC "Tau-Ken Samruk" JSC.
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Here's What Sivakarthikeyan Has To Say About Kolamaavu Kokila!
Kolamaavu Kokila, starring Nayanthara in the Lead role has opened to extremely good reports in the theatres across the state. Initial reports suggest that the much awaited movie, directed by debut film-maker Nelson, has met the expectations of the audiences and the social media is getting flooded with reports regarding the film. The critics and the audiences have been praising the performances as well as the making style of the movie and the movie has bagged the tag of a very good entertainer.
Meanwhile, popular actor Sivakarthikeyan, which watched Kolamaavu Kokila has written a few words about the film. The actor who is heavily impressed by the film congratulate director Nelson for his big debut. He also had some great words for the performance of Nayanthara and the music of Anirudh.
The tweet sent out by Sivakarthikeyan is read as "My dear brother @Nelson_director arrived in style wit #KolamaavuKokila 💪😊Keep going Nels..give us great films😊😊 awesome performance from #Nayanthara..killer bgms from our Rock star @anirudhofficial .. technically sound..Congrats to full team on the success 👍😊" - (sic).
Well, it seems like Kolamavu Kokila is on its way to emerge as a big success at the box office with the initial reports largely favouring the movie. Apart from Nayanthara, Kolamavu Kokila also features Yogi Babu, Saranya Pnvannan, Jaqueline Fernandes, etc., in important roles.


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I love lists!
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So when I started my usual panic about the summer, I decided to be more proactive this year so I set up, not only a Bucket List but also a list of goals.
So, these are my goals to try to keep me a bit more focused, sane and able to enjoy the summer.
1. Set and keep a routine for me and the boys daily
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3. Walks after dinner at least four times/week
4. Not stress about house work. It gets done when it gets done.
5. Tick at least 1 thing off our Bucket List Summer 2016 every day
6. Keep up with my My 12 Rules
7. Drink wine no more than 3 times/week
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10. Have a BBQ every week
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It was the middle of the night, and I was sleeping, and suddenly, I sat up in bed wide-awake. I looked over at my ex-husband, and I saw a demon standing by his bedside, looking down at him. It was so surreal: I experience no fear, just God's peace. Whatever evil was going on, it was stopped when I woke up.
This creature was transparent, but the outline of its features were vivid. It was about five feet, six inches tall and hairy. Its face was dark, so I could clearly see its eyes, nose, and mouth. It was shaped like a human being.
When it sensed me looking at it – it looked up at me. The demon showed no emotion whatsoever. It turned around, floated out of our bedroom, down the hallway, and out of sight.
This experience was not like any movie I had ever seen. God keeps His promises: Thessalonians 3:3, (NIV) "But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one."
Ephesians 6:11-18 (KJV) says, "Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
I Peter 5:8 (KJV) says, "Be sober, be vigilant: because your adversary the devil, as a roaring Lion walketh about, seeking whom he may devour."
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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — As the 10-episode series of "Making a Murderer" begins, viewers learn that Steven Avery was exonerated in 2003 after he spent 18 years in prison for the sexual assault and attempted murder of a Manitowoc County woman, a crime he never committed.
While filing a $36 million civil lawsuit against county and city officials in Wisconsin, Avery quickly found himself behind bars a second time.
In October 2005, Teresa Halbach, 25, disappeared after visiting Avery's family owned salvage yard to photograph a vehicle for her employer, Autotrader magazine.
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During an area search of the property, deputies found small bone fragments in a fire pit behind Avery's trailer along with Halbach's dark green Toyota RAV4, which was partially hidden by branches and had blood smears inside that contained Avery's DNA.
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As evidence mounted against Avery in the case, he was arrested as the prime suspect. Halbach's manor of death was ruled as homicidal violence.
During a questionable police interrogation, then-16-year-old Brendan Dassey explained that he went over to his uncle's neighboring trailer after school on Halloween and found Halbach shackled to the bed while naked.
Dassey confessed that he sexually assaulted Halbach and later used a butcher knife to slash her throat and stab her in the abdomen under his uncle's instruction.
The pair then ultimately disposed of Halbach's remains in the burn pit at the salvage yard behind the trailer.
Shortly after Dassey's arrest, prosecutor Ken Kratz detailed the young accomplice's grisly account of Halbach's rape, torture and murder during a televised news conference.
Avery's trial was held in Calumet County. For the first 2 1/2 months, he was represented by two assistant state public defenders.
After settling his civil lawsuit, Avery hired private counsel to represent him — defense attorney Dean Strang and co-counsel Jerry Buting — to construct a theory that he was being framed by local police.
Avery's murder trial went on for six weeks. Jurors were presented with nearly 240 hours of evidence, some of which that suggested Manitowoc County officials had a conflict of interest participating in the investigation of Halbach's murder.
In their closing argument, prosecutors claimed that Avery fatally shot Halbach in his garage and used her vehicle to transport the body to another location before ultimately disposing of her remains in the fire pit. In 2007, Avery was sentenced to life in prison without parole. In a separate trial, Dassey was sentenced to life in prison with parole in 2048.
At this time, both men continue to fight their convictions from jail.
The case turned out to be one of the most high-profile murder trials in Wisconsin history.


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Making sure that seniors and the elderly take their medication properly is an exhausting task.
So many pills look alike. It is difficult to remember which pill is which. It is perhaps even harder to remember which pills to take at what time. For the senior who may also be dealing with dementia, Alzheimer's, or just getting a little forgetful, managing medications becomes impossible. And even dangerous.
Taking their medication correctly is important to the overall safety of the elderly. While there are many medication management tools on the market, below are some of the best automatic pill dispensers for the elderly and seniors to help you out.
Automatic Pill Dispenser Reviews
LiveFine Automatic Pill Dispenser,
This LiveFine Automatic Pill Dispenser works by using a motorized rotating carousel to dispense medications at programmed times. The tray inside turns at the proper time releasing the next dose at the door. The user just picks up the device and shakes the pills into their hand. This unit also has an alarm and reminder tools.
This dispenser has up to a 28 day capacity, but that is only if the senior takes one batch of medications a day. That isn't the reality for most though. The device has 28 slots that will each hold up to 18 aspirin-sized pills. It comes with template rings that go into the center of the carousel that tell the patient which dose they are using. For example, if the user takes medications twice a day, you would use the template that says "Sun Morn, Sun Eve, Mon Morn, Mon Eve, etc". This affects your capacity of course. Now you have a 14 day capacity because you took 28 slots and divided them into 2 per day (28 divided by 2 =14). So, if pills are taken 3 times a day, a capacity is 9 days; 4 times a day is 7; 5 times a day is 5 days, and so on. The templates and programming of this one max out at 6 times per day.
The LiveVive Automated Pill Dispenser also alerts the senior that it is time to take their pills through buzzers, sounds and flashing lights. These alerts sound and flash for up to 30 minutes. You can choose from 4 different sounds for seniors who may have hearing difficulties. The alarm turns off by tipping the dispenser to get the medication.
Missed Dosage Features
If the patient ignores the alarms and does not take the pills by the time the next dose is due, the slots will rotate so that they have no access to the missed dose. This is helpful to prevent double dosing later. It is also useful to see if the senior is missing doses because you will see the slots still filled when refilling and the template ring will tell you when that happened.
This device does lock with a key to limit access to the pills. It can be pried open, though, if the elderly person is strong enough. Keep that in mind if the user gets agitated easily or is curious. Extra keys are available for this dispenser for multiple caregivers or for backup. There have been some complaints online about the keys failing to open the device. Most of these complaints happened when the machine was flipped over to unlock. It seems like the best way to unlock is hold it up over your head and unlock from underneath.
Other Specs
This dispenser also requires 4 AA batteries (included with your purchase) and comes in at 7.9 x 7.9 x 3.9 inches, weighing 12 oz.
Because this dispenser requires a little more work than others, I recommend it for seniors with some level of independence. At least, they must hear the alarms and understand how to get the pills out. This will need some hand dexterity to keep them from spilling. If the person spends much time alone, consider their mobility needs. Keep the dispenser close if the patient has mobility problems. If the user is likely to tamper with the dispenser, remember that this one could pry open.
MedReady 1700 Medication Dispenser
This automatic medication dispenser with flashing light by MedReady works on a similar idea as others I have reviewed. It uses a rotating tray that moves the next dose of medication to a door at the dosage time. The big advantage to this unit is that it is more difficult to force open than the others.
Compartment Size
Like many of the other products I have reviewed, this one has 28 compartments. The compartments are a bit smaller ( 1 x 1/2 x 3/4 in) than some of the others though. They hold 9 medium-sized pills per compartment. Like the others, if the elderly person takes 2 doses, you'll need to refill it every 14 days; 3 doses per day means refilling every 9 days; 4 doses per day means refilling every 7 days. This dispenser has a maximum of 4 doses per day.
It features both audible and flashing light alarms. The amount of time the alarms go off is programmable up to 240 minutes. This is a longer alarm time than other dispensers making it likely that the senior will take their pills within the dosage time frame. The device is also programmable to use both alarms, only one type, or none at all. The alarm stops once the door opens.
Dosage Control
This medication dispenser is programmable for up to 4 doses per day at custom times. However, if the user misses a dose, they can not get it back. When the tray rotates at the next dosage time, the missed pills will go back into device. This lets you know what doses were missed and when. However, have a plan in place on how to make up those doses if required by physician instructions.
It is difficult to tamper with this locking medication dispenser, but it is possible. The door has a lock and comes with two keys. This is an important safety feature if the elderly person gets curious or agitated and tempted to try to open the machine. The manufacturer represents it as tamper-proof. That has not what my research has shown however. I have read a few complaints about patients forcing the tray to rotate.
Other Specs
It is powered by AC Adapter with backup battery. It weighs about 2 pounds, and its dimensions are 14.5 x 12 x 3.5 in.
Overall, there is a lot to like about this automatic pill dispenser. I like it because of the different alarm types and the unique programming options. It is the best medication management system for elderly people who take pills less than 4 times a day.
e-Pill | MedSmart, Automatic Pill Dispenser
The e-pill Automatic Locked Pill Dispenser is a high-end and full-featured solution for managing daily meds. It features a heavy-duty, tamper-resistant construction and larger pill capacity. The alarm offers improvements over other comparable units too.
This dispenser has 28 slots to hold a dosage of medication. Each slot holds up to 20 aspirin-sized pills. This capacity is one of the largest I have seen. It also includes template rings that do on the tray to help track doses. For example, if the user takes meds twice a day, choose the template that says "Sun Morn, Sun Eve, Mon Morn, Mon Eve, etc". To calculate how often to refill the tray divide 28 by the number of doses per day. So, if dosages are 3 times a day, refill time is 9 days; 4 times a day is 7; 5 times a day is 5 days, and so on. The templates and programming max out at 6 times per day.
This automatic locking pill dispenser uses a loud alarm and flashing lights to tell them it is time to take their medicine. As long as the unit stays plugged in, the alarm will not shut off until the pills are removed from the dispenser. On battery power, the alarm sounds for 90 minutes. Once the senior has dumped the pills in their hand by tipping the device, the alarm shuts off until next dosing time.
Missed Dosages
Because the dispenser uses a rotating tray, missed doses cannot be taken later. Once the next dosage time has come, the missed dosage will rotate into the machine. This helps the caregiver monitor missed doses. The senior should have fewer missed doses with this model because of the continuous sounding alarm.
This device uses a robust lock that comes with 2 keys. This lock is strong and durable and would be difficult to force it open. Of course, with determination, a person may figure out a way around the lock but it is pretty solid overall.
Power Features
It also has a unique power system where the included dock stays connected to AC power. The dispenser should stay on the dock any time it is not dispensing pills. It uses batteries as a backup system for times the dispenser is not on the dock or for power outages.
This is the best automatic pill dispenser for elderly people who can afford a high-end medication management tool. It weighs 1.8 pounds and its dimensions are 8.5 x 8.5 x 2.5 inches.
There are a lot of unique features to love about this one. It is the most tamper-resistant of the units I have reviewed. I also love that the alarm will not stop sounding until the user has taken their medication.
Automatic Pill Dispenser for Alzheimer's patients
These kinds of devices are particularly useful for those suffering from Alzheimer's or dementia for a variety of reasons. With the intense memory loss these patients go through, it's important that they have a loud alarm to remind them to take their medications, which could be life-sustaining. It's also important that they have a pre-determined dose ready to go, as they will probably forget how much or how many of a particular medication to take. If they take too much, his could lead to extremely hazardous side effects, or even an overdose. If they don't take any of their medications at all, this could also be life-threatening. Alzheimer's is a very scary disease, so make this part of their lives a little easier with a high-quality pill dispenser.
Electronic Pill Dispenser Buying Guide
There are many factors to consider when looking at your options in this category. As you read through these, decide which are the most important to you or your loved one's needs. This will help you decide if this type of medication management system is the right option.
Device Capacity
There are 2 parts that make up a device's capacity: the total slots available and the total pills per slot. These devices work by using rotating trays of slots. Each slot holds a dosage time's worth of pills. The larger that each slot is, the more pills that the slot will hold.
The total slots (compartments) is important because it sets how often the machine will need refilling. Think of it this way. If a tray has 28 total slots and the senior takes pills 3 times per day, you will refill the machine every 9 days. To figure this out, divide the total number of slots by the number of dosages a day. It is important to make sure someone is available within the refill time period to refill the machine when needed. The best type of pill dispenser for the elderly is one that doesn't have to be messed with very often.
The size of the slots is an important feature also. If the senior only takes a few small pills at a time, any of these dispensers would be okay. BUT, if they take large capsules or many pills at once, choose a unit with larger compartment sizes. It is important that the proper size is used because if pills are forced in the slots, they could use the machine to jam.
Programming Capabilities
Programming capabilities of each dispenser vary. It is important to find a machine that is capable of dispensing medication the number of times per day the patient requires. Most of the ones I review below release meds up to 6 times a day. Some can only dispense 4 times per day.
Because these machines are electronic, you should have basic tech skills or know someone who does. If you can set the time on your microwave or the alarm on a cell phone, you will be fine. Once the dispensing times are set, the machine saves this information using battery backups.
A few of these allow programming of a medication reminder in the form of an alarm. You can usually program what type of alarm sounds you want and length of time that the alarm goes off. This is important if the senior is hard of hearing and needs a little help hearing the alarm.
Alarms and Reminders
A loud alarm is necessary to remind many seniors that it is time for pills. Some units offer a choice of alarm sounds and styles while others offer just basic alarms. Others even add flashing lights to alert the senior. Unless the senior has significant hearing loss, the basic alarms of these dispensers are loud enough.
Another important consideration is to know how the alarm turns off once the senior has taken the pills. Find one where the alarms shut off automatically. Also, make sure your loved one is physically able to shut the alarm off as needed.
Missed Dosages
When considering the use of an automated pill dispenser, have a plan in place about how to handle missed dosages. While missed doses are less frequent than manually taking meds, it is possible if the patient doesn't hear the alarm or is a heavy sleeper.
Most of these systems use rotating trays to line up medication dosages with a door. Only one dosage is available at a time. So, if the senior misses taking the dose during the time window, the missed dose will rotate back into the machine. It is impossible to get to it without a key to unlock the unit. This is a nearly universal fact of automated pill dispensers. But, these locking timed features will help keep them on track.
Security Features
The machine you choose should offer some level of security. Some seniors are easily agitated or just curious and may want to open the machine. This would give them access to all the pills at one time, but this could lead to an overdose. Look for a locking, timed dispenser that is solidly built and offers a security feature on the lid to get to the medication slots.
Power Options
Some electronic pill dispensers for the elderly are continuously powered through an AC adapter cord and some use batteries. If you hate buying batteries, look for one that uses an AC power cord. Most of these also have batteries for backup for times that the power goes out.
Bonus: Best Pill Box for Seniors
Extra Large Pill Organizer
If you don't think your senior really needs all the bells and whistles of an electronic automated pill dispenser, why not stick with a traditional pill organizer box? This ones comes with a bunch of accessories and features that make it perfect for the elderly to use to manage their medication.
Its extra large compartments fit 9 fish oil pills each – this is one of the largest capacities out there. They're also organized by time of the day, and they're very easy to fill. With braille symbols, they can also accommodate seniors with sight problems.
In terms of the case, it has velcro enclosures, which makes it easy for seniors to open even if they have arthritis or other issues in their hands. It's also discreet and secure for travel, and comes with a sticker sheet in case the ink on the compartments wears off over time. Best of all, this bill box comes with a black card inside to include your emergency contact information as well.
How Automatic Pill Dispensers Work
These devices can bring peace of mind to caregivers and family members. Here is how they work. A caregiver loads the correct pills and dosages into the dispenser. The dispenser is then set to dispense the meds at a certain time. At the right time, the machine moves the meds to a door or chute that gives the senior access to the pills.
To reduce the risk of over-medicating, a key is required to open the dispenser. Chances of a drug error are greatly reduced with a device like this. Most models will also sound an alarm signaling the senior that is time for their pills.
Check out this video to see how these devices are programmed and how the meds are dispensed:
Summary and Final Thoughts
Automatic pill dispensers are great tools for caretakers and seniors. They help manage seniors' medications by providing organization, reminders, and preventing harmful overdoses. You'll want to look for a large capacity, easy to fill features, various programming capabilities, some sort of security feature, and a medication reminder.
All of that is really only for extreme cases though, like Alzheimer's patients or the very elderly. If you're just looking for a simple pill organizer to keep your senior on track, check out the last product above. Regardless, some sort of medication management system can be incredibly beneficial for seniors and their caretakers to add organization and peace of mind to their daily routine.
Questions or Comments?
Which do you think is the best automatic pill dispenser for elderly and seniors? Do you have any experience with managing meds you would like to share? Let me know in the comments below!


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I hate time-shares, and so should you
I've previously urged readers to never buy a variable annuity. Last fall I broke my self-imposed rule to never mention the word "bitcoin" in print. Some day soon I'll write about never buying gold.
This column is dedicated to why I hate time-shares. I hate the way they're sold. I hate the way time-shares give the appearance of an "investment," when they are, in fact, the opposite of an investment. I hate the way financially distressed people buy time-shares.
Taken together, time-shares, variable annuities, bitcoins and gold are the Four Horsemen of your Personal Financial Apocalypse. All four share the characteristic of being packaged and sold as sound investments, when really they're expensive, money-soaking tricks.
For your benefit, I signed up for a time-share pitch last week. I sacrificed an otherwise pleasant afternoon to multiple aggressive and manipulative sales techniques packed into 90 minutes. You're welcome. I deserve a medal for bravery.
Roberto, my personally assigned salesman at Wyndham Resorts, asked me for 15 minutes about what kind of vacations I usually take, where I like to go, and who I go with. As I warmed up to describing skiing and camping trips with my daughters, he asked me to share the "feelings" I experienced with them while on vacation. Oh, Roberto, thank you for asking. I mean, really, he was great.
Plunging deep into the hazy mist of emotions and family, I learned that time-shares are a legacy to pass on to my daughters. They promise "ownership" in perpetuity, yet every month charge "maintenance fees" that never go away.
My editor at the newspaper here is an heiress who "inherited" a Hilton Disney World time-share from Dad after he couldn't find anyone to buy it. Hey, thanks, Dad! It costs her $1,200 a year to maintain. With a handsome legacy like this, she may never be able to retire.
Once made dizzy by this emotional journey, Roberto began to bludgeon me with the fuzzy logic of time-shares. Since I already spend a certain amount of vacation money per year on my family — as he scribbled some numbers on a page — wouldn't I like to "own" rights to vacation spots rather than "rent" as I have been doing through traditional hotels? What if I could do that at less cost?
More number scribbling followed, plus I would gain "Deed and Title" to vacation ownership. Roberto wrote "D&T" on the page and underlined it twice, so I'd really grasp the solidity of this type of ownership.
"Deed and title?" That is such garbage. Ask anyone who has ever had tried to book time-share vacations with points and you will quickly enter a world of "exchange fees," added fees for "guest certificates," fees for membership in the points exchange company, and heavy restrictions on usage. Can't book your vacation with 1½ years' lead time? Sorry, all the places you want to go, at the listed "points" price, are blocked.
Ever noticed that carnivals and video-game centers always work on a tokens or tickets system rather than money? Time-share venders use points for the same reason. So do casinos. It's so much easier to forget you're spending real money once its converted into points, or tokens, or tickets.
But back to my afternoon with Roberto.
He repeatedly used the classic "anchoring" sales technique of saying the full price of their vacation point package would be $100,000, only to eventually offer a very similar package for around $27,000. Wow, I should have been thinking, what a huge discount. All just for me?
Actually, he made two offers, a bigger price and a smaller price. Given those two, he asked, which one seemed more attractive? This is the sales technique of making me feel like I'm cleverly in charge and actively choosing a smart, low-cost option.
Were the offers affordable? Well, of course they were, because I can make a low down payment and borrow the rest. Wyndham offered to "finance" part of my purchase of the "deed and title" to their vacation points, at 13.99% interest. So that was really nice, assuming I don't mind paying subprime mortgage interest rates. (The average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage with 0.5 points, by the way, was 4.16 percent last month, according to Freddie Mac.)
When he heard I was in finance, my salesman focused on the clever "inflation hedge" aspect of these time-shares. Since the cost of hotels would be increasing by 10 percent to 14 percent in coming years (an #AlternateFact, but whatever) I should know that my points would be worth the same amount forever, so I'd be better off buying today rather than waiting.
Speaking of today, in a classic red-flag sales technique, Roberto would not allow me to take any of their marketing materials or specific offers home to "think about it." The offer, of course, was "this day only," with assurances that on any subsequent day I came back the offer would likely be worse.
After I declined to purchase the package, I was sent to an exit interview with a new person. Following a few cursory "how was your experience today?" questions, she hit me up again with an offer to purchase a smaller package, at an even lower price. Today only, of course.
In an earlier professional life, I networked with bankruptcy trustees, the people who sell off valuable assets of the estate of a person who goes bankrupt. You're not going to believe this, but trustees always, always, always had time-shares to offer.
The simple problem for bankruptcy trustees is that time-shares are worth nothing. No, that's not quite right. Time-shares are worth less than nothing. They have negative value because they cost money every year to maintain.
This is why eBay is full of offers for time-share vacation weeks, and hundreds of thousands of "points," for $20, or $1. Or even $0.01. Check it out.
Caveat emptor, or buyer beware, on any particular offering on eBay, obviously. But a scan of time-share message board confirms that paying full price for a time-share is a mug's game.
All bankruptcy trustees become inadvertent experts in time-shares, and not just because they can never seem to sell these so-called "assets." There's clearly a positive correlation between people who go bankrupt and people who are tricked into believing time-shares are a good investment. Bankruptcy trustees tell a joke among themselves that by law in the U.S., nobody is allowed to go bankrupt unless they have first purchased a time-share.
The slogan of the entire industry should be: "Time-shares: All the costs of renting, none of the benefits of owning." Catchy, no?
Michael Taylor is a former Goldman Sachs bond salesman and writes the Bankers-Anonymous.com finance blog. firstname.lastname@example.com


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