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At 5 Star Dental Group, we have a passion for positive patient experiences. Our experienced cosmetic dentists Dr. Craig Carlson and Dr. Tostado strive to provide every patient with exceptional dental services, life-changing results and friendly, compassionate care.
To schedule an appointment, please call 210-494-3511 or complete the form on this page. 5 Star Dental Group proudly welcomes patients from throughout San Antonio.
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Your smile expresses a lot about you. Dr. Carlson and Dr. Tostado are committed to helping you achieve a smile that is as bright and vibrant as you are. To help do this, 5 Star Dental Group offers a comprehensive suite of dental services, including:
Cosmetic DentistryOur cosmetic dentistry services are designed to give you the straight, sparkling smile of your dreams.
Porcelain VeneersOne of the most effective and versatile cosmetic dentistry treatment options available.
Teeth WhiteningOur teeth whitening services can help you get the bright smile you deserve.
General DentistryWe can identify any signs of dental problems and intercept and prevent them before they become more serious.
Tooth-colored Fillings:Fillings are occasionally necessary in dental care, but they shouldn't diminish the beauty of your smile.
Periodontal TreatmentOne of the most common problems we encounter with the gums is called periodontal disease.
Dental CleaningsBiannual checkups and dental cleanings are essential components of any proper oral hygiene plan.
Oral Cancer ScreeningEvery cleaning appointment at 5 Star Dental Group includes a comprehensive oral cancer screening.
Laser TreatmentsOur laser-assisted hygiene treatments use state-of-the-art technology to provide you with a strong, healthy smile.
Smile MakeoversSmile makeovers combine a number of treatments to address a wide range of problems with your smile.
Porcelain CrownsAvailable same-day when needed, porcelain crowns offer weak, damaged teeth protection, strength and natural-looking beauty.
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For more than 40 years, Dr. Craig and his talented staff have helped San Antonio residents and visitors from around the globe achieve and maintain stunning, healthy smiles. At 5 Star Dental Group, we see every patient as more than just a collection of teeth, we see them as our friends, neighbors and family. As soon as you enter our office, you will be greeted warmly and enjoy the comforting scent of the fresh cookies we bake daily in our office. Please help yourself to a fresh-baked cookie on your way out, but remember to brush when you're done!
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Retail Woes? A look into the 2018 tri-county economy
Shoppers head to the stores Thanksgiving night
As turkey dinners and family gatherings wrapped up on Thursday, shoppers took to their cars and drove into the cold Watertown night. There were deals to chase.
Big box retailers including Walmart, Target and Kohl's as well as the major stores in the Salmon Run Mall kicked off their Black Friday sales on Thanksgiving evening. Discounts led shoppers to pack the stores, and many people planned an all-night bargain-hunting blitz. At Best Buy in the mall, more than 100 stood in line during the final hour before the store opened at 6 p.m.
Javier Morales, of Fort Drum, said he was expecting a rush of people as he pursued a television and Playstation 4 with his friends Joshua A. Olson, Evans Mills, and Aaron Gutierrez, Fort Drum.
"I've been playing Madden," he said, referring to the popular football video game. "A couple spins, jumps, no problem."
Many of those shopping at Best Buy and other Watertown department stores Thursday night were Canadians who traveled south for lower prices.
William Hughes, who came from Kingston, Ontario, to shop for computer gear such as monitors, said he could save as much as 35 percent by making the trip to Watertown.
"We know what the prices are at home, and we know what the prices are down here," he said.
Immediately behind him in line, Linda M. March interjected that she planned to go back to Ottawa with a car full of purchases.
"You've got to go somewhere to get a good deal," she said.
As Best Buy opened, customers entered in staggered groups of 20.
Store general manager Dannielle M. Richardson said safety was key, as she directed customers toward televisions, computers and video games.
Stocking for the weekend was a process months in the making. Now that the big night was finally here, "it really is controlled chaos," she said.
Among the bargain hunters were Narayan Poudyal and Sudeep Khadka, of Fort Drum. The pair said they saved about $500 in buying two computers and a television.
"We found the deal," Mr. Poudyal said.
Many families could be seen shopping together.
Waiting in line before the 8 p.m. opening at Target, Theresa S. Thilges and her son Andrew, 14, both of Watertown, said they made their decision to shop over dinner.
"This is fun, too," she said. "We can talk about the year we lost our toes."
Over at Walmart, Kristy M. Perez of Watertown left the store with her mother, Carol A. Graveline, and daughter Hannah C., 13, with bags of items.
"I've got my family here," she said. The three had a few more stores to hit before the end of the night, she said.
However, not every shopper was enthusiastic about the chilly wait.
Tammy Clark of Adams Center said she thought the timing was a little early, as she waited about two hours before the 8 p.m. opening of Target. She said she preferred the early Friday morning shopping, which affords time for a little sleep.
"I'm not excited about it, but I'm here," she said. Ms. Clark and her daughter Amanda A. Pike said they were looking for a deal on a Keurig coffee maker and a Shark Mop steam cleaner, and by shopping Thursday they expected to save up to $150.
Was it worth the cold? "With the amount of money you save, yes," Ms. Clark said.
The holiday all-night shopping was a family affair, with relatives spread throughout multiple stores, Ms. Clark said. Her other planned stops included Kohls, Sears, Bon-Ton and J.C. Penney, where she hoped to purchase a globe available only after 4 a.m.
Many stores are scheduled to remain open through late tonight.
-Gordon Block, Watertown Daily Times
Black Friday becomes Thanksgiving Day affair as retailers open on holiday
Only one choice for Black Friday.
At least that's what banners tell shoppers entering Kohl's department store on Towne Center Drive, which opens on Thanksgiving Day at 8 p.m. —four hours earlier than last year. Kohl's is among a few big-box retailers copying each other this season by opening before Black Friday technically begins. It's a trend that shoppers have mixed feelings about.
"Kohl's is selling headphones that my daughter wants for $20 off, but on Thanksgiving night only," said Sandra J. Cavellier, 51, who was shopping Monday at the store. "Now I'm not going to buy them here, because standing in line isn't worth $20 in savings. I feel sorry for people who have to work."
Some families are boycotting Thanksgiving Day sales altogether.
"My family is staying home," said 25-year-old Ember M. Riedel, another shopper at Kohl's Monday. "It's important family time, and we're going to cheer on the Dallas Cowboys." [Read more…]
Plans move ahead for West Carthage discount retail store
WEST CARTHAGE — Plans are continuing to bring a new business to a main thoroughfare in the village.
With no one from the public speaking during the Wednesday hearing at the village Planning Board meeting, board members accepted with certain conditions the preliminary plan for a discount retail store.
Developer Michael E. Lundy, CEO of Lundy Development Corp., has proposed a 9,000-square-foot building to lease to a national company on the property adjacent to Paul L. Vanier's chiropractic office, 19 N. Broad St.
During Wednesday's meeting, Mr. Lundy and the board agreed there should be 47 parking spaces for the store.

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The course will give an overview of procedures and look at recurrent issues such as whether the hypothetical lease should include a break option; what should be the assumed length of term and whether a 'headline rent' is effectively excluded. The course will look with particular reference to the increasingly well-used PACT scheme.
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Feds Shut Down Bus Company For Alleged Unsafe Vehicles
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4KUNIVERSE, a 24/7 4K HDR general entertainment TV channel, airing original TV series, movies, documentaries, sports and primetime programming, all in 4K HDR, has confirmed that it will be launching on the popular HOTBIRD video neighbourhood on November 1st, 2018. The announcement was made at MIPCOM 2018, which is taking place in Cannes from October 14-17, 2018.
Once positioned on HOTBIRD, the channel will be capable of reaching key cable and IPTV networks, reaching millions of subscribers. 4KUNIVERSE is encrypted and encoded with Wide Colour Gamut, at 50 frames per second (50p), HLG HDR and colour space enabling 1.07 billion colours.
"We are very pleased to welcome 4KUNIVERSE on board our UHD platform in the HOTBIRD neighbourhood. Their exciting range of UHD series, movies and documentaries as well as a burgeoning live sports offering promises to delight and enthrall new audiences across Europe, Middle East and North Africa," stated Gerry O'Sullivan, Eutelsat's Executive Vice President Global TV and Video.
"4KUNIVERSE will enjoy rapid growth across Europe, Middle East and North Africa thanks to our long-term agreement with Eutelsat's HOTBIRD satellite. It's exciting to be at the forefront of TV technology and together with HOTBIRD, we'll be able to fulfill customer demand of wanting the highest quality picture on television: 4K HDR," says 4KUNIVERSE's Founder & CEO, Matthew Mancinelli.


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Dear Wine Lover,
Typical of how we have found most of our great wines, today's aged and ready to enjoy Nebbiolo came by way of word of mouth once I was on the ground last January in Sondrio in the breathtaking Valtellina Valley. I was having dinner in Sondrio at Restaurant Trippi and enjoying Ar.Pe.Pe.'s 2011 Grumello Rocca de Piro Riserva. Both the food and the wine were outstanding and I highly recommend them both if you have the opportunity. After dinner I struck up a conversation with Gian Luca, the chef at Trippi. After talking about why I was in Sondrio and what I was looking for, he pulled the cork on Giorgio Gianatti Grumello Valtellina Superiore 2008.
The first sip of the 2008 is etched in my memory. Elegance personified in a traditional expression of high mountain Nebbiolo (known locally as Chiavennasca). When I land on a find like this I have these feelings of self-doubt. Was the wine really that great or did I just dream that? So I drank another bottle the following evening at dinner at Trattoria Olmo. Again, stellar. My third bottle in three days came in the cellar of Giorgio Gianatti the next day after the rendezvous was arranged by Isabella at Ar.Pe.Pe. Thanks once again Isabella for your generosity. Three different bottles, three different occasions. All wonderful.
As we've mentioned in the past, the Valtellina valley is a high alpine, foreboding wine regionwhose ruggedness is juxtaposed against the gentle and welcoming spirit of the people who make this place home. The Valtellina valley runs from Ardenno on the West to Tirano on the East. It's about a 45-kilometer trip from one end to the other. Right in the middle sits the bustling (and largest) town of Sondrio. Given the East/West orientation of the valley, all the vineyards are found on the North side and face the South. The Southern exposure provides the vineyards long, sunlit days that help ripen fruit that without this perfect orientation would struggle to reach maturity this far North.
Today's wine is a Grumello Valtellina Superiore DOCG. Here's some quick info on what that means in the case of Valtellina wines. The entire East/West valley has been designated Rosso di Valtellina DOC, and wines from this zone are considered to be at the first quality level in the region. Within the Rosso di Valtellina DOC is the next highest quality level known as Valtellina Superiore DOCG. Valtellina Superiore DOCG wines must come from certain specific areas in the valley. Several of the specific Valtellina Superiore growing regions have their own names that precede the Valtellina Superiore designation. They are Maroggia, Sassella, Grumello, Inferno and Valgella. These subzones have been separately named based on the specific style of wine that is perceived to come from them. In the case of Grumello, you'll typically find wines of elegance and restraint, less upfront hello/how are you elements and more subtlety. Yet plenty of sneaky power and length to balance it out.
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Ambika Savaria and Ors. v. Sanjay Sharma and Ors.(2016)
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|Ambika Savaria and Ors. v. Sanjay Sharma and Ors.,
|Before Supreme Court of India
|J. Uday Umesh Lalit
|Counsel for Petitioner
|Mr. Kamal Mohan Gupta
|Counsel for respondent
|Mr. Ujjal Banerjee
|Decided On
|August 09, 2016
|In the present case, the matter was concerned with regards to eviction of a person from a premises on grounds of invalid ownership. The Supreme Court in the present case held that the question of ownership of the landlord is not open to tenant.
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|Tenancy, Ownership, Madhya Pradesh Accomodation Control Act.


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High Profile Clients with substantial ICT budgets – For Sale Via Expression of Interest
This is an established IT and Data communication business specialising in the design and delivery of Data Centre, Physical IT and Data Communication Infrastructure Solutions. Typical capabilities include project management of construction, upgrading and relocation of Data Centre, IT and Datacom infrastructure involving servers, cabling, surveillance system, power loading, backup power, server room access control and monitoring, wireless nodes across sites etc.
The niche business has completed projects across a broad range of industries including health, state and local government agencies, retail, defence, media and education. Majority of the projects are in Victoria. Projects are sourced from:
• Businesses with in-house IT department that seek a trusted "Infrastructure expert" to complement the existing IT team or its external ICT provider
• IT service providers that need the infrastructure expertise on client's project where they do not have the resources or expertise to handle the physical infrastructure design and delivery
- A small team with the skills and expertise to "take an architecture plan/drawing into a successful IT environment"
- Business generated revenue of between $1.9 million to $2.4 million over last few years
- Average adjusted annual income to a working owner of $170,000 pa over last 3 financial years.
- Business has a successful track record and reputation over an extended period
- As 'Trusted Advisor' for ICT related issues for key clients, there are scopes for additional ICT services that the business currently does not provide
- Multiple growth opportunities include offering additional ICT services to its existing client base or concentrate on growing within its niche
Support will be provided to ensure the transition of the client base to the new owner over a mutually agreed period.
With a strong track record for delivering outstanding solutions to its diverse client base, the owners are seeing growing opportunities in ICT infrastructure upgrade or redesign projects with the changing business and technological environment.
The business can be a strategic "bolt-on" to :
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Many people have 'dental phobias' which prevent them from getting treatment they may need. In fact about 13% of people experience dental fears. St Lawrence Dentistry encourages you to open up about any dental anxiety you have with so we can make your visit to our office the best possible and get any work you need done in a relaxed manner.
Dental fears are most often caused by bad, or in some cases, horrific experiences. Sometimes it could be related from pain due to local anesthetic not being optimal and sometimes it is due to childhood memories of dental visits. Dental fears are also common in people that have went through traumatic experiences in their life unrelated to dentistry and they find it difficult putting their trust in anyone. If this fear is combined with negative feedback from a dental or medical professional during an appointment it can exacerbate the situation even more.
Many people assume, even some dental professionals, that it is the fear of pain which is the number one reason why people avoid the dentist. However, it is more to do with the combination of this fear and the attitude and personality of the deal professional. If the dental professional is perceived as cold and controlling then this can have a negative emotional effect on the patient they are trying to treat. Dr. Hawryluk Jr. is used to working with people with anxiety and has the patience and gentle demeanour which are needed to help a nervous person get their dental work done.
In children, some fear is related to observational learning. If they see their parents are nervous about dentistry they make pick up on this and also have anxiety even though they never had a bad experience themselves. Sometimes negative depictions in cartoons can potentiate this unnecessary childhood fear. If a parent is acting anxious themselves while the dentist is trying to get their child's work done, it can create a downturn in the dental treatment room. This is because they may portray to too much negative drama to their child in an an otherwise simple situation of doing a dental procedure. Dr. Hawryluk thinks its great to have parents in the dental operatory with their children. However, in the cases of nervous parent onlookers, it could be counter productive. Dr. Hawryluk Jr. can have a discussion with you, the parent, about what the of scenario will be best to facilitate getting the needed dental work done on your child.
The first step of overcoming any fears of dentistry is finding the right dentist who is capable of understanding your real or perceived fears. Not every dentist may be right for you. You may want to talk to your friends or co-workers or go meet with different dental offices to help find an environment you find the most calming and comfortable. Feel free to call or email our courteous staff if you have any specific questions about our office. If you choose St. Lawrence Dentistry, Dr. Hawryluk Jr. will ask you about what in the past has bothered or frightened you to help plan your dental experience.
The next step will be having a complete dental exam at our office. During this visit there is absolutely nothing to worry about as no dental work will be done at this visit. In many cases x-rays will be taken and Dr. Hawryluk will take detailed notes about your teeth. He will give you an overview about what he has found (if anything). If needed, an exam report can be made for you explaining in detail the full situation about your teeth and what is needed. After you have read your exam report you may have some points on which you may have further questions or need clarifications on. We suggest that you then have a post-exam consultation with Dr. Hawryluk Jr. which will be an opportunity to discuss your questions about the report and also go over how any work needed could inter-relate to your dental anxiety. There is no additional charge from the post-exam consultation and can be done in office during business hours or by scheduled evening telephone call. Typically these booked evening calls take place mon-thurs at 8:30pm as we work at the office until 6pm and then need a couple hours of personal time thereafter.
Many patients with mild dental anxiety turn out to be fine being treated with simply local anesthetic. The key here is really the gentle approach taken by Dr. Hawryluk for these patients. Our goals at the start may be conservative and we may set out just to accomplish something simple on your first dental treatment visit and then build upon that. For example, if its dental fillings which are needed, we may just do the easiest one first and book more than enough time and take breaks during the procedure for your comfort. Every situation is different in patients with dental anxiety and we will figure out what works for you.
If you need a dental cleaning and your gums are tender a lot of times our friendly hygienists can use Cetacaine topical anesthetic. This is a very powerful topical anesthetic (not injected) can make dental cleanings much more comfortable. Cetcaine only takes 30-60 seconds to take effect (onset of action) and lasts about thirty minutes. Please inform the staff you you feel you may be pregnant as it is not used during early pregnancy. Dr. Hawryluk will see if the Cetacaine is right for your situation and will tailor the teeth cleaning protocol the hygienists will follow specifically to you. While Cetacaine is great for greatly reducing gum tenderness during cleanings, it does not help with tooth sensitivity during this process. If your teeth are sensitive Dr. Hawryluk may advise the dental hygienists not to use the ultrasonic instruments as these vibrate the tooth and can innervate the tooth nerve much more easily than the hand cleaning instruments. Typically, if the hand instruments are used to clean teeth it does not cause any sensitivity. If ultrasonic instruments will be needed for your cleaning then Dr. Hawryluk may use some local anesthetic freezing. Whatever the case we will ensure you are as comfortable as possible and keep any dental anxiety in mind.
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Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) can help some patients with dental anxiety but not all. It provides a light floating feeling with can allay some anxiety. St. Lawrence Dentistry has used laughing gas extensively and understands there is also some drawbacks in its use with nervous patients. Nitrous oxide requires cables affixed to a nosepiece. This immobilizes a persons head during the dental procedure which can actually add to the stress of an already anxious patient. After a treatment is completed with laughing gas, the dentist must give at least a minute of 100% oxygen given to you. This titration and post treatment oxygen time makes it cumbersome to give frequent breaks to patients where they can sit up and relax during a treatment. Nevertheless, there are some amazing benefits of laughing gas and we can see if it is a right fit for you.
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Very mild sedation via Ativan (Lorazepam) tablets are very effective for patients with dental phobias or anxiety. Even if you aren not anxious about dentistry, Ativan can give a nice relaxed calm feeling which is especially nice for longer dental procedures such as molar root canal treatment. At our office we have sublingual Ativan tablets so there is no need for you to get for a pharmacy prescription. Dr. Hawryluk will determine the best dose for you to take, and we may titrate (give the doses in intervals) to you to get to the optimal level. Ativan in our office is only for very mild sedation and this along with a gentle dentist like Dr. Hawryluk is all that is needed for many people to overcome anxiety. In general small peopler people or those affected more easily by medications will get a 1mg dose and the amount may go up to 2mg for others who are larger or more resistant to the affects of Ativan. If you would like Ativan for your dental procedure please inform us in advance. We may ask you to come a bit earlier than your scheduled appointment so we can give you the tablets beforehand so they will be in affect by the time we bring you to the treatment room. Please be aware that you cannot drive after taking Ativan and you will need someone to pick you up after your dental appointment. For mild to moderate dental anxiety, Ativan dental sedation could be an excellent option for you. If you are looking for a dentist in the Mississauga area, consider scheduling an appointment with Dr. Hawryluk to see what the best anti-anxiety relaxing method would be best in your unique situation.
St. Lawrence Dentistry can offer treatment fully asleep for those patients with more severe dental phobias. Since 2005 we have been licensed by the Royal Collage of Dental Surgeons of Ontario to provide dental services asleep. Anesthetic services are provided by a Board Certified Medical Anesthesiologists at our Mississauga office. Sometimes we can divide your dental treatment into both awake an asleep. In other words, some easier treatments to sit thru like dental exams, x-rays, and fillings can be done awake and then more involved treatments like wisdom teeth removals, or dental implants can be done asleep. The advantage of this approach, if possible, is it will limit the amount of general anesthetic time winch means less cost from the independent anesthesiologist.
To learn more about dentistry asleep at St. Lawrence Dentistry please visit us here:
Dentistry Asleep (Sedation Dentistry)
Sometimes relaxation and visualization the night before your dental appointment can help. Visualization techniques before your appointment can mentally prepare you for a positive dental experience. Basically, while you relax the night before, you want to imagine your your whole dental appointment the next day from start to finish. The imagery in your mind should be of you feeling at ease, unfazed by the dentistry, and feeling just fine. Sometimes a small dose of Ativan the night before can enhance the relaxing while you do the imagery preparation. Dr. Hawryluk has found relaxation apps like 'Calm' can help put you in a placid state both before and during your appointment. Actually 'Calm' is a great app to use everyday as it has short interesting stories which can help you sleep and unwind from your day.
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If you have dental anxiety there is no need to worry. St. Lawrence Dentistry will ensure your comfort during any dentistry you may need. If you live in the Mississauga area and are looking for a dentist please give us a call.


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Product Focus – Secure Mobile Armoury – Deployable Container Solution
As part of our Military Product Development Programme we are pleased to announce our latest product design – The Deployable Secure Armoury Container - a complete secure armoury system housed within a 20ft ISO storage container ensuring operational readiness.
The mobile armoury solution is contained within a 20 ft container including a secure door set and internal wall cladding and durable anti slip floor. Optional extras include an alarm system and air conditioning system.
Split into two areas, the internal layout has been designed to ensure the rapid deployment of operatives. The first area includes a weapon maintenance workbench with underside storage, perforated storage wall panelling for fixture storage, kit and weapons lockers and shelving for rolling thunder bags.
The second area is partitioned by a heavy-duty mesh panelled wall and secure door.
Adding another layer of security for weapons storage there is situated a double height weapons rack for carbines and a pistol storage drawer cabinet.


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Empire Physiotherapy recognises that your activities are important to you, and that to ensure your best performance your body needs to be in its very best condition.
We believe in enhancing your physical well-being from the inside out, working with you to identify the cause of your aches, pains and discomfort and creating a recovery programme tailored to your lifestyle and physical demands.
We specialise in musculoskeletal stability, with an experienced team who specialise in everything from the neck down to the toes. We also provide medical acupuncture, sports massage, desk screen equipment assessments, custom made insoles, and occupational physiotherapy, with an eye to reducing NHS waiting lists and giving clients early access to a reliable physiotherapy service – all at a reasonable price.
Our focus is to not only eradicate any immediate pain or concern, but to provide patients with the sustainable solutions and exercises that they can take home with them to ensure a speedy recovery. We believe the best treatments are those that come paired with education, giving patients the information that they need to reduce the risk of the injury reoccurring.
Empire Physiotherapy practitioners are registered with the Health and Care Professions council (HCPC), Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) and the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP).
Can We Help You?
At Empire Physiotherapy we specialise in a range of musculoskeletal conditions, from acute sporting injuries to long-term chronic pain conditions.
Common Problems We Help With Include:
- Acute sporting injuries involving bone, muscle, ligament or tendon e.g. ankle sprain
- Chronic joint conditions e.g. osteoarthritis
- Muscle strains, tightness, weakness or imbalances
- Tendon and ligament sprains
- Overuse injuries e.g. tennis elbow
- Plantar fasciitis
- Acute and chronic neck pain
- Acute and chronic back pain
- Shoulder pain e.g rotator cuff pain
- Headaches arising from neck
What To Expect During Your Initial Visit?
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Ken Denford
Chartered Physiotherapist
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Ken is a compassionate and experienced practitioner, dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes. Having qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist from Brunel University, Ken has continued to develop his clinical knowledge through evidence-based practise and professional development courses. Ken has completed several post-graduate courses including Sports Trauma Management, Acupuncture, Orthopaedic Massage, Orthopaedic Assessment, Muscle Energy Techniques, Neural Mobilisations, Kinesiology Taping and Desk Screen Equipment Assessment.
Ken has achieved several sporting achievements including being nominated best boxer twice and being named the British Army's 800 metre major teams champion. His own sporting drive means Ken is particularly dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for athletes with MSK injuries.
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Elaine Burton
Chartered Physiotherapist
Sports Therapist
CSP and HCPC registered
Elaine has always been interested in the area of health and fitness, after engaging in a variety of sporting activities from an early age through both work experience and more general participation. She competed in athletics and netball from a young age, and has since participated in other sports such as beach handball and rowing, allowing her to understand the various demands on the body from different sports.
Elaine's mother was a Senior Neuro Physiotherapist and is credited by Elaine as her biggest inspiration in her drive to help others.
Elaine thoroughly enjoys learning and is continually keeping herself and the team up to date with the latest Physiotherapy research. She thrives on hearing about the achievements of others, and is keen to help people achieve their physical goals through a holistic approach.
Elaine's holistic approach to working has been gained from working in different settings, including her work as a fitness instructor and coach whilst studying, and working as a Sports Therapist for football, rugby and hockey clubs. Currently, Elaine also works as one of the Physiotherapist's at Redingensians Rugby Football club and in the NHS.
Chris Ayisi
Sports Therapist
Chris has been interested in a variety of sports and sciences from a young age, and after shadowing Sport Therapists for work experience in school he was inspired and found it to be a viable career path. He is an individual who is dedicated to client satisfaction.
Chris spent 3 years studying Sports Therapy at Coventry University where he developed an in-depth understanding of sports and exercise rehabilitation, manual therapy techniques, physiology of training and sports massage. Alongside his studies Chris also worked at the Coventry and Warwick University clinic, helping him to build the foundation of clinical skills which he now engages as part of his every day work.
In his spare time Chris is active and participates in a range of sports, providing him with an ongoing understanding of how different activities can affect the body at different stages. Since graduating Chris has continued to engage in professional development and broadening his clinical knowledge through ongoing learning and professional courses.
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Sports Therapist
Leeroy is an enthusiastic therapist with a broad range of skills and experience, gained from working across clinics and sport teams during and after his time at university. His three-year study at the University of Kent allowed him to grow and adapt into his role as a Sports Therapist, giving him the opportunity to witness different sporting injuries and issues first hand. This included working alongside some semi-pro football teams, basketball players, rugby teams, track and field athletes, and marathon runners; all from different age groups. Particular events that Leeroy has covered as a Sports Therapist include The London Marathon and Greenwich annual varsity games.
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ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Stocks & Commodities V. 24:10 (97-98): At The Close by Dennis D. Peterson
Chart Analysis
Trying to anticipate market support and resistance requires practice and knowing a few rules. Let's take a look at the QQQQs. First, it's obvious from Figure 1
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ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Stocks & Commodities V. 24:9 (98): At The Close by Dennis Peterson
Trading The Qs
One way to trade the NASDAQ Composite is to trade
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ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Developing A Trading System by Dennis D. Peterson
If you've ever tried it, you know that developing a trading
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There a
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ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Discerning Portfolio Patterns Using Data Animation by Bruce Peterson, PhD
Here is a method using animation that helps you visualize
patterns of stock behavior for an entire portfolio.
Traders have long used technical indicators and
charts to identify p
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ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Stocks & Commodities V. 22:10 (28-34): Fibonacci And Gann Projections by Dennis D. Peterson
It's time to have a little fun and see what a day-at-a-time
replay can reveal in terms of future projections.
In 2002, I wrote an article in Working Money about
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ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Interview: Elliot Wave Expers - Steven Hochberg & Peter Kendall
Fibonacci numbers, fractal geometry, socionomics -- Ralph
Nelson Elliott's wave theory was published 64 years ago, but
he explored ideas that we still study today in physics,
behavioral scie
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ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Market Breadth
Or Beta?
Breadth and beta both start with "b," but what else do they have
in common? Maybe a way to help make trading decisions.
by Dennis D. Peterson
Market breadth is a measure of market
momentum. When momentum
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ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Determining Market Health
Market Breadth: Volume
Of all the market breadth measures to determine the overall
health of the market, volume is perhaps one of the most
difficult to use.
by Dennis D. Peterson
It only takes a few stocks to push
major indice
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ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Nasdaq Advances -- Declines by Dennis D. Peterson
This market breadth indicator remains one of the most popular ways to gauge market movement.
Market indices can rise on the backs of just a few stocks. This is especially true with the Standard & Poor's
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TradeStation, MultiCharts, and
NeuroShell Trader that employs
the latest evolution of John Ehlers's
analysis techniques. The indicators are
a set of tools, and without a doubt, one
of the most powerful approaches that
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ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Big View is part of an ensemble of
trading information from MarketGauge,
available as a standalone
package for $49/month. The last review
of MarketGauge covered the Swing Trading
course and the follow-on Mastery
Program. The Mastery Program h
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ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...MetaSwing is available as a set of
TradeStation EasyLanguage
and workspace files or as a
MetaStock plug-in. MetaSwing uses
historical price volatility as the basis for
building indicators. The previous review
of MetaSwing was for version 3.5, while
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ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...The Pristine Pattern Method
Scan plugin comes with screening filters, expert commentary,
chart annotation, and templates to help
find patterns that fit with the Pristine approach.
The Pristine Method was covered
in two earlier reviews in the Fe
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ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Working Money: Postitive Volume Index by Dennis D. Peterson
Is the primary market trend
up or down?
Writing about the positive volume
index (PVI) takes me back to
when I first started trying to understand the
markets. I joined four stock clubs, search
AUTHOR:�Dennis D. PetersonDATE:�APR�2003
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Working Money: Resistance And Support by Dennis D. Peterson
Do you want to profit in the market? Then
you need to understand resistance and
support levels.
A resistance level is the ceiling price area that a stock
repeatedly tries to break through abov
AUTHOR:�Dennis D. PetersonDATE:�NOV�2001
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ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Working Money: Trendlines And Consolidations by Dennis D. Peterson
Here's a technique that produces more accurate
Drawing trendlines correctly is more
challenging than many traders realize. The
rule is that the more peaks and valleys you
AUTHOR:�Dennis D. PetersonDATE:�MAY�2002
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Working Money: Volume Speaks Volumes by Dennis D. Peterson
Sometimes the market roars and at other times it's quiet. Paying attention to these volume fluctuations can make a difference in your pocketbook.
Suppose someone offered you something you wante
AUTHOR:�Dennis D. PetersonDATE:�OCT�2001
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Working Money: What Are Pivots? by Dennis D. Peterson
More than just an alternative to indicators,
pivots can be used to better understand market
The appearance of pivots on a chart suggests the
market has made a decision about price action.
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As she walks through the hallway, her mind races. Did she bring the right clothes for practice? Did she remember her reflection for last week's meet? Confidently, she pushes the door of the classroom open. She knows she is prepared – that's her specialty.
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Category Archives: Student Perspectives
Student Spotlight: J. Denali Herbert
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A New Experience At The Hanover Theatre
Student blogger Owen Fitzpatrick gives us his take on the latest show in our 10th Anniversary Broadway Series, Dein Perry's Tap Dogs, here April 11-14. I love Aussie slang. "Good on ya – sweating through all that hard yakka, with … Continue reading
The American Dream
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What Makes You Different Makes You Strong
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is a "winning adaptation" (The Hollywood Reporter) of the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan. The story follows Percy Jackson as he discovers his differences are actually superpowers. Below, our guest blogger, Owen Fitzpatrick, discusses … Continue reading
Student Spotlight: Harrison Puntillo
For our second conservatory student spotlight, we highlight Harrison Puntillo, a 13-year-old eighth grader from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Harrison started as a student in the Pre-Teen Youth Summer Program and has since taken multiple conservatory classes during the year. What classes … Continue reading
Life Lessons from Buddy the Elf
Student blogger Owen Fitzpatrick returns with three inspiring life lessons from Elf the Musical, playing through this Sunday only. "Hi Aunt Mildred. Happy Thanksgiving. Oh, I'm okay. School is good. What's new? I'm writing a blog for The Hanover Theatre … Continue reading
Dear Wicked Witch
Student blogger Owen Fitzpatrick returns this season to write unique essays, letters and stories for each of our 10th Anniversary Broadway Series shows. Read on for his letter to the Wicked Witch from The Wizard of Oz, then be sure to … Continue reading
Student Spotlight: Leland Pierce
This week we highlight conservatory student Leland Pierce, a 12-year-old sixth grader from Rutland, Massachusetts. After competing in the regional Youth America Grand Prix International Ballet Competition at The Hanover Theatre in January, Leland went on to compete in the finals in … Continue reading
Behind the Scenes with Owen and Carolyn Fitzpatrick
Lisa Condit spoke with student Owen Fitzpatrick and his mother, Carolyn. Owen has been a guest blogger for The Hanover Theatre, and Carolyn is a Broadway subscriber and Franklin Square Society member. Read on for highlights from the interview, or … Continue reading
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MAA News – 2020 Annual Meeting Call for Papers
The 95th Annual Meeting of the Medieval Academy of America will take place on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley on 26-28 March 2020. The meeting is jointly hosted by the Medieval Academy of America, the Program in … Continue reading →
MAA News – MAA@Kzoo
As always, the Medieval Academy of America will have a strong presence at the International Congress on Medieval Studies in Kalamazoo (May 9-12). 1) The Friday morning plenary, sponsored by the Medieval Academy, will be delivered by Bissera V. Pentcheva … Continue reading →
MAA News – April Issue of Speculum
The latest issue of Speculum is now available on the University of Chicago Press Journals website. To access your members-only journal subscription, log in to the MAA website using your username and password associated with your membership (contact us at email@example.com if you have forgotten either), … Continue reading →
MAA News – Upcoming Deadlines
Interoperability and Medieval Manuscripts: A Digital Humanities Workshop The Medieval Academy of America is now accepting applications for "Interoperability and Medieval Manuscripts," a three-day digital humanities workshop co-sponsored by The Medieval Academy and the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library … Continue reading →
MAA News – 2019 Olivia Remie Constable Awards
The four annual Constable Awards are granted in memory of Remie Constable to support research and travel for junior faculty, adjuncts, or unaffiliated scholars. The 2019 Constable Awards have been awarded to: Cailah Jackson, "The Islamic Arts of the Book of Medieval … Continue reading →
MAA News – Dissertation Grant Winners
The 2019 Dissertation Grants have been awarded to: Hope Emily Allen Dissertation Grant: Timi Sgouros (Binghamton University), "Mobile Nuns: The Transgressing of Cloister Walls in the Later Middle Ages" John Boswell Dissertation Grant: Emma Snowden (University of Minnesota), "Bridging the Strait: The Shared History … Continue reading →
MAA News – 2019 Schallek Awards
The 2019 Schallek Awards, granted in collaboration with the Richard III Society-American Branch to support dissertation research in any relevant discipline dealing with late-medieval Britain, have been awarded to: Louisa Foroughi (Fordham University), "What Makes a Yeoman? Status, Religion, and Material … Continue reading →
MAA News – Call for CARA News
What's Happening on Campus? The Committee on Centers and Regional Associations (CARA) wants to know! Please send a report about this year's medieval studies programming in your department, regional association, or center to the Medieval Academy of America. We will … Continue reading →
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Several Medieval Academy members have recently been awarded Summer Stipends from the National Endowment for the Humanities or have been named Fellows of the American Council of Learned Societies: NEH Summer Stipends: Abigail Firey (University of Kentucky Research Foundation), "Lady … Continue reading →
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'The Boys' and their families return to Prague 74 years after liberation to recreate iconic photo In May 2019, 'The Boys', a group of survivors of the Holocaust, now in their 80s and 90s, will travel to Prague with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Read More...
As part of their Holocaust Memorial Day coverage, the Jewish Chronicle included a photo on 2nd February of Robert (Judge) Rinder
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Harry Spiro gave his testimony to Chelsea FC in January 2018.
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Survivor Harry Spiro is interviewed by the BBC Radio London at the Memory Quilt exhibition at the London Jewish Museum together with his grandsonListen Now
Sir Ben Helfgott
Lovely photos from a packed launch at JW3 in London for journalist and biographer Michael Freedland's book on our wonderful Sir Ben Helfgott, 'The Story of One of the Boys'.Read More...
Judge Rinder, grandson of a Holocaust survivor, to open Holocaust memorial exhibition in Newcastle
Judge Rinder is the grandson of a Holocaust child survivor. Credit: Newcastle City Council...Read More...
Ben Helfgott receives a lifetime dedication award from the Holocaust Educational Trust
We are proud and delighted to announce that our President and former Chairman, Ben Helfgott, was presented with a lifetime dedication award by Karen Pollock, CEO of the Holocaust Educational Trust, at their annual dinner, which took place on Monday 16th October...Read More
Harry Olmer is celebrating his 90th birthday!
A special kiddush will be held in his honour at Mill Hill Synagogue on Saturday 4th November. Harry would be especially pleased if any of his friends from 'The Boys' are able to join him for it. Harry would also be delighted if any 2G or 3G members can make it. If you intend to go, Harry suggests arriving at the shul by about 10:30 latest.
Natasha Kaplinsky visits Memory Quilts
Broadcaster, Natasha Kaplinsky visited the Memory Quilts and met members of The Boys at the Holocaust Memorial Day event in London on 26 January 2017. Kaplinsky...More Info
Archbishop of Canterbury meets The Boys
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd. Justin Welby, met members of The Boys and visited the Memory Quilts at the Holocaust Memorial Day event in Westminster, Central London on 26 January 2017. Archbishop Welby is pictured here with '45 Aid Soc. President, Ben Helfgott, Julia Burton and the Memory Quilts for The Boys. The Archbishop addressed the 900+ visitors at the Holocaust Memorial Day event. A transcript of his speech is shown hereMore Info
Plaque Unveiled to The Boys in Lake District – 27 Jan 2017
On UK Holocaust Memorial Day this year, the Lake District Holocaust Project are unveiling a plaque...More Info
MPs meet The Boys and see the Memory Quilts
The Rt. Hon. Sajid Javid MP, UK Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government visited the Memory Quilts and met members of The Boys at the Holocaust Memorial Day event in Westminster, Central London on 26 January 2017. Here he is pictured with Julia Burton and the Memory Quilts for The Boys
Memory Quilts featured on Manchester's Salford Radio Jewish Hour – 16 May
Manchester's Salford Radio featured the Memory Quilts for The Boys in its Jewish Hour on Monday 16 May in advance of the exhibition of the Memory Quilts in Manchester on 22 May. The 45 Aid Society's Julia Burton was interviewed about the Memory Quilts project, the second generation and the history of The BoysListen Now
My aim is to ensure no one forgets
How do different generations confront the horrors of the past?
By Rosa Doherty, May 4, 2016
Second Generation interviewed by BBC Radio
Second Generation interviewed by BBC Radio 2 on UK Holocaust Memorial Day, 27 Jan, looking at how the Holocaust affects second and third generation Second Generation Member Marilyn Cornell is interviewed by presenter Vanessa Feltz on BBC Radio 2 to listen to 10 minute interviewListen Now
What happened to the Jewish orphans who were brought to Britain in 1945?
The stories of the 732 orphans - of which only 80 were girls - who were taken in by the British government are now being recorded in 'Memory Quilts' at the Jewish Museum...Read it in The Telegraph
Message from Chairman Angela Cohen – 16 November 2015
I am delighted to be writing to you for the first time as your new Chairman. At the recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the '45 Aid Society and after 52 years as Chairman, Ben Helfgott did not put himself forward for re-election. I now have the privilege and responsibility of ...Read more
The Boys visit the Memory Quilt exhibited at the UK Holocaust Centre.
In October 2015 the 45 Aid Memory Quilt for The Boys was exhibited at the UK Holocaust Centre Newark, Nottinghmashire. Zdenka Husserl, one of the girls who is one of The...Read more
Memory Quilt – on display near Nottingham
The Memory Quilt for The Boys is currently on display at the Beth Shalom Holocaust Centre in Nottinghamshire until 30 October 2015.Click here for more information
UK National Yom Hashoa Commemoration for the Holocaust 19 April 2015
The National Yom HaShoa Commemoration was held on 19 April 2015 at Allianz Park, the Barnet Copthall Stadium. It was organised by a large team led by Yom HaShoaUK and with sponsorship of the 45 Aid Society...read more
News stories on 9 December 2015 from BBC London
Memory Quilt goes on display at London Jewish Museum...Read Posts
Lake District commemoration. 70 years since the arrival of The Boys in Windemere – 13 August 2015
LDHP has put together a special exhibition to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the arrival of The Boys in the Lake District in 1945.read more
Holocaust Memorial Day 2018: What's on in Newcastle and Gateshead
Holocaust Memorial Day 2018: What's on in Newcastle and Gateshead...Read More...
3rd Generation get together is a big success
The first of hopefully many social meetings for the 3rd Generation took place on Sunday 15th October in north London, organised by Jamie Beale, grandson of Mendel Beale, one of 'The Boys' Jamie initiated this meeting after the 72nd Reunion of The Boys in May 2018. He was wondering what the 3rd Gen could to do help pass on the legacy of the 'Boys' to follow the success of the initiatives led by the 2nd Generation. He contacted many 3rd Gen and was delighted that over 30 turned out on the day. It was a vibrant atmosphere with 3rd Gen members getting to know each other. Jamie introduced himself and explained that he is keen to help the 3rd Gen to deliver the testimony of their grandparents by giving talks in schools or coming up with their own ideas for continuing the work of the '45 Aid Society. Angela Cohen, '45 Aid Society Chairman, addressed the meeting and emphasized the importance of telling the stories of the 'Boys' to future generations, to ensure that people never forget what they went through. (Judge) Robert Rinder, himself 3rd Gen, gave a passionate address, explaining why, with the shocking rise in anti-Semitism across Europe and around the world, it is now more vital than ever to pass on the legacy of the 'Boys'. Many of those who attended expressed interest in getting involved in this initiative and praised Jamie for putting the event together. The next event is planned for March 2018. More details to follow.
For anyone who is interested in joining the contact list or getting involved please contact Jamie Beale via email@example.com
London Mayor reads from the book 'The Boys'
London Mayor Sadiq Khan referred to the 'The Boys' and read an excerpt from the book 'The Boys - Triumph over Adversity' by Martin Gilbert when he urged zero tolerance attitude towards hate crimes.Click to view
Memory Quilts Exhibition at London Jewish Museum on BBC Radio
Memory Quilts exhibition features in interview by BBC Radio London on UK Holocaust Memorial Day, 27 Jan Abigail Morris, Director of London Jewish Museum is interviewed by BBC Radio London to listen to interviewListen Now
New Years Honours for Survivors
A number of The Boys feature among the 10 x Holocaust Survivors who have been recognised in the 2016 New Year's Honours list...Read Posts
Archive records on The Boys NOW AVAILABLE from WJR
NOW AVAILABLE: Archive records on The Boys from when they arrived in the UK
World Jewish Relief (WJR), formerly the Central British Fund, was involved in bringing The Boys to the UK. They opened files on children and refugees at the time including many of The Boys.
You can now request a copy of the archives files on The Boys that they hold at WJR in the UK. They release an individual's record only to immediate family. A number of families have already received fascinating material and some amazing photos never seen before. We strongly urge you to contact them.
Submit your enquiry directly to WJR archives - apply using the link below
Allow a few weeks to process enquiries. The WJR archives are staffed part time by volunteers. Please let us know how you get on - send an email to email@example.com
Quilt of memories tells remarkable story of Holocaust survivors – (HAM & HIGH)
As the world prepares to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day, a group of Holocaust survivors and their families celebrated their own miraculous rescue at the end of the Second World War, by unveiling a giant memory quilt.
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70th Reunion celebration and unveiling of the Memory Quilt on Sunday
More than 640 people including Survivors, their children and grandchildren, came together from around the world for an emotional unveiling of #TheBoysMemoryQuilt on Sunday 3 May at the 70th Annual Reunion Dinner of The Boys and the '45 Aid Society.read more...
Survivors Remember
Survivors lit candles and held 1 minutes' silence in memory of those lost in the Holocaust. Survivors who had travelled from North America to..read more
New videos!
Highlights of 70 Year Anniversary Reunion Celebrations - 3 May 2015 & Ceremony and Speeches at the 70 Year Reunion...Watch now!
Prime Minister helps mark 70th anniversary of 45 Aid Society – (JEWISH NEWS)
Prime Minister David Cameron sent warm messages to the 45 Aid Society on Sunday, as the charity celebrated the 70th anniversary of the arrival of "The Boys" in Britain. The event was attended by 630 people, survivors and members of the second and third generations, the biggest reunion ever held by the society.Read More
NEW – Memory Quilt Exhibition at The London Jewish Museum
Monday 7 December 2015 until Friday 5 February 2016 The London Jewish Museum has put together a special exhibition featuring the Memory Quilt for The Boys. This exhibition will open to the public on Monday 7 December...Read More


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Is he with her? One thing for sure is he isn't with him! Slim Shady a.k.a. rapper Eminem is back with new music. This time around he's using his platform to speak out against Republican nominee Donald Trump. The diss track was released on Wednesday which happened to be the day of the final #2016 presidential debates. The song titled, "Campaign Speech" is nearly eight minutes long and full of jabs aimed at the presidential hopeful. The song already has more than 3 million views on YouTube and counting and more than 27,000 mixed reviews in the comment section.
Eminem slams Donald Trump in new song 'Campaign Speech'
The "Love the Way You Lie" rapper's freestyle track covers Trump's alleged sexual assaults towards women. In the track, therapper states, "uses intercourse to settle scores with women who have vendettas towards men."
Audio of a leaked conversation between Trump and former Access Hollywood host Billy Bush has been a turning point for Trump's campaign. Trump is heard saying vulgar comments about women he's been in contact with. The audio was from 2005.
Bush was suspended from his new gig on Today and was later fired for his involvement in the conversation.
Who will Eminem vote for in this year's election?
The Detroit native hasn't openly voiced his support for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. In the past, he hasn't been a big fan of hers. In his 1999 song titled, "Role Model" the rapper states Clinton tried to physically assault him and call him a pervert.
The track then goes on to say, "I ripped her f—— tonsils out and fed her sherbet."
His fanbase will be all ears if he decides to have a change of heart. Neither candidate has responded to the new song.
Eminem shares what his fans have been patiently waiting for
The self-proclaimed "rap God" tweeted to his 20 million followers that he is working on a new album. The latest diss track was material for fans to keep busy with.
It has been three years since he's released an album. His last album, "Marshall Mathers LP 2" was his eighth studio album.


text: SnowSquirrel 7 Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) Now, 2013 is getting close and nominations have finally ended, so I hope everyone managed to get in their form alright. I've gone through all the nominations for event runner and I've put up the list above. The good news is the venue has already been chosen, we just have to get back to Hungry Jacks with a date (do they have a party room?). Suggestions for which city are always welcome. I think Perth will be in with a shot again this year unless they pussy out again. Let's get electing! Edited September 24, 2012 by SnowSquirrel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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In some ways, I made great strides this month. In others, I feel like I haven't done enough. Why? Let's take a look at the list!
Fan Fic to Anthology
As I've mentioned before, I started volunteering as a Dungeon Master (DM) at The Round Table (TRT). The world that we play in was created by Tom Gofton, the owner of TRT and Lynnvander Studios. As such, I have no rights to the IP, and thought I'd just write a little story summary of the games I ran, so I could share it with the players.
Then there was some question as to whether fan fic is actually legal (it's not. Written works are covered by copyright laws). However, after the good folks at Lynnvander Studios discussed the situation, Tom was more than happy to have fan fic for his world. I just need to sign a legal agreement, which will be done soon. Moreover, Tyler – also from Lynnvander – requested that I hurry up and polish the story as much as possible and submit it for an anthology he's helping put out. So this 19000 word novella is off to a good home, and I couldn't be happier with how it all worked out!
If you'd like an exclusive sneak peek at the first scene in the story, get ye to Patreon and select the $2/month donation option. You'll see it there on October 1st!
How much work is it to create ideas for campaigns every two weeks? A lot. On our return from Quebec at the end of August, I spent a couple hours of the drive with my nose buried in a notebook, creating maps and descriptions for a dungeon crawl. The next session early this month followed up on that dungeon crawl, and led to the exciting conclusion where the party fled the mountain complex just before it exploded in fiery doom, a dracolich rising from the lava. (Dracolich: Dragon that defeats death by returning as an undead abomination that can use powerful magic)
Later in the month we were low on DM's for our regular sessions, so I decided to try something new and run a campaign in my own world, with my own unique spin on the D&D system (more on that later). I churned out 7 first level characters for players to choose from, with the idea that I'd have around 5 players at my table, so a couple characters would go unused. This worked well, because it meant people could choose classes that were interesting to them, and everyone seemed happy with what they got.
And then I pretty much winged it, in terms of coming up with the game session. I mean, I knew the inciting event, but I had no idea what the players would do with it. It turned out to be a lot of fun, and instead of it being a "one-off," I hope to run another session some day when we can't run the normal campaign.
Editing A Hero's Birth
I've made this project my primary priority, so it's been swimming along just fine. No issues here. Promise! I've been keeping up with my editor as she sends chapters to me, and we're 2/3rds complete!
Writing A Queen's Decree
This … oh, this … Work on my fourth novel has pretty much ground to a halt. Why? So many other projects. I mean, I'm about 3/4 of the way through writing the first draft, and my third book isn't even out yet. So I feel like I'm way ahead of the game. Also, I'm not sure I'll have the finances to publish it when it IS complete, so … not high on my priority list. If the Empire's Foundation trilogy takes off with the release of the final novel, that would bump this up the list of priorities again. However, with slow sales on existing books, and just not getting reviews from people who do buy books, I'm feeling discouraged on this front. The last short story I released had a grand total of one sale on Amazon. I hope the book will do better.
I'll still write stories, but depending on how other things come along, it might just be at a slower pace, with no intention of publishing them unless something drastic changes. With each book costing so much to bring out, I just can't keep sinking money into it without seeing some promise of return on investment. That sucks. I love writing, and if money wasn't an issue, I'd keep doing it forever. But at some point you have to evaluate what you're doing and figure out if it's a good use of your time.
Creating board game prototype 3.0
Perhaps you remember the frantic pace I set in whipping out prototypes v1.0 and v2.0? I was like an unstoppable juggernaut of efficiency.
This, too, has slowed. There's been a disruption with the board game developer nights, with the man who ran them looking for greener pastures. Since then, finding answers to questions has been much, much slower. I've still had some game testing and minor tweaks. I've been putting together a component list for things I need to make the game. I've been arranging game board and punch boards so they're in a format fit to print. But the urgency behind it all has evaporated. This latest version has taken weeks to put together, instead of days.
That said, I'm planning on showcasing the game at my artist table at SkyCon at the end of October. So that at least gives me a deadline to have everything ready to go. I'm hoping the convention will help generate some interest in the game, which will in turn help with raising funds to make the game with a Kickstarter campaign. With the positive response I've had to Wizards' War, I feel like it can do well. The trick will be getting enough people interested in it to get it funded. When you run a Kickstarter, you're trying to generate enough funds to make a LOT of copies of the game – somewhere around 1,000.
I don't know about you, but I don't know 1,000 people. So it's intimidating. But I love doing it. So even if the Kickstarter isn't successful, at least I'll have a game I created and enjoy to play with people I know. It'll just be the most expensive game I've ever owned, with over $300 already invested into prototypes!
Creating RPG based on D&D 5e
When I started writing, the first thing I did was create a bare-bones role playing game (RPG) system. Now, the games we played that inspired the writing were set in the D&D rule set, but I wanted something that was uniquely mine. So I created classes and powers with vague descriptions that I could reference while I was writing. "Okay, the party is about due to level up after all that fun stuff. What new things can they do?"
When I DM'd in my world this month (as mentioned earlier), I decided to work with the D&D 5e rules in order to flesh out my ideas. I have several standard class options to choose from: Hunter, Druid (splits later into Mending or Wrathful subtypes), Protector, Aggressor, Stealth, Fast Talker, Wizard (splits later into Air, Water, Fire, or Earth subtypes), and Priest. But the system doesn't stop there! There are hybrid classes for every conceivable combination of classes, and the ORDER that you take them in matters, giving you different classes. For instance, a Stealth that takes a level of Wizard can create the hybrid Shadow class. But a Wizard who takes a level of Stealth can create the hybrid Illusionist class.
And then there are what I've coined the Ultimate hybrids, which are effectively triple-class characters. The Hero, for instance, is Protector + Wizard + Priest. The Sieger is Hunter + Wizard + Druid. And there are more. PLUS unique classes for other races. That's right. All that stuff I've mentioned so far? That's just humans.
So when I say I created 7 characters for them to play, that was a LOT of work, figuring out what all those vague powers actually DO in terms of D&D 5e mechanics. So that was a major time sink this month, but oh so worth it. If you'd like to read more about that, I posted on Facebook about the game session:
This hasn't taken up much of my time at all, but it's worth noting. Tyler (mentioned earlier) attended the Eden Mills Writers' Festival and was kind enough to bring along my books. He even sold a copy of A Noble's Quest! So that was a nice surprise. EMWF is more of a literary event, so I wasn't expecting anything from that one. My wife predicted that maybe someone there would have a relative who liked reading fantasy and pick up a book for that other person, and that's exactly what happened!
I've also signed on for two upcoming conventions. The first is SkyCon, which is a gaming convention in Kitchener at the end of October. They're having Ed Greenwood as a guest. If you haven't heard of him, he created this little thing called the Forgotten Realms. It only has something like 300 novels associated with it, a chunk of those written by my favourite author, R.A. Salvatore.
I'm going to get to meet Ed Greenwood. I'm so excited. As my wife would say, "NERD ALERT!" I can't help it. This guy's a living legend.
Now, it's the con's first year, so I don't expect big crowds, but the table prices are pretty reasonable.
Coming back for its second year (after a hiatus) is GenreCon, right here in Guelph! Last year's event was … quiet. They kind of threw it together without much notice, they had no celebrity draw, and so it had some problems. But they've been working hard at it all year, because they want it to be better. No, awesome! So this year there's rumour of some star power hitting the con. I don't see any official posts about it up yet, so I won't post anything more … but you'll want to keep an eye on this one.
What's next?
Great question!
This month I'm going to continue editing as fast as my aunt gets chapters to me, I've got DMing at The Round Table, game design nights (with a new one at The Dragon's south end location), I'm volunteering at Guelph Book Bash on Sunday the 15th, I'm running a Genre Fiction Writers meeting at The Red Papaya on Sunday the 22nd at 2pm, and that should be about it.
Y'know… plus all my normal duties as a husband, father, and researcher.


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Why is cyber so popular with today's criminal?
Posted on : 30-01-2015 | By : richard.gale | In : Cyber Security
Tags: Broadgate Consultants, Cyber Crime, Malware, Social Media, Strategy
In a recent interview Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr stated that a third of the crimes his office investigates are now related to cyber crime and identity theft. Cyrus referred to it as a 'Tsunami' and it has forced significant changes in the way his department works.
Cybercrime in all its forms is accounting for 200 – 300 complaints per month and is rising fast. Cyber is one of the few areas of crime that is actually rising. Most other types of crime are decreasing and this pattern continues into the UK.
So why is cyber crime on the increase, what sorts of crime are occurring, who are the criminals and how do they operate?
Why do criminals carry out cybercrime?
Ease – The ability to carry out cybercrime is getting easier. There are plenty of tools available, some of the crimes are the simplest such as the scamming emails which purport to be from your bank or someone who has lost their wallet abroad do not need any special equipment. There is still a perception from some consumers that emails with the correct logos are official and should be taken seriously. More complex frauds using targeted malware and tools are more difficult to commit but are becoming widespread as the value of theft can be far greater. The 'cost of entry' to the Cyber market is getting lower and the tools becoming more prevalent.
Lower sentencing – Traditional crime, especially where violence or threat of violence is concerned is usually severely punished. Cybercrime generally comes under the banner of 'white collar' crime and the price criminals have to pay for this can be far lower in the form of lighter/suspended sentences or even just fines. This attracts criminals to the lower risk/reward ratio. Punishment of cybercrime may change as it matures but for the moment it is an easy option.
Higher Risk/Rewards – The average 'take' for a bank robbery in the U.S. is $1,200, the sentence for a violent crime can be life. Conversely the average loss for a cyber crime is $4,600 and the likelihood of any custodial sentence is low. In addition the chance of being caught is very low compared to a bank robbery.
Comfort – Traditional crime is weather dependent, burglary rates go down when it is cold and raining (partially due to the lack of open windows but also because burglars dislike going out in bad weather as much as the rest of us). A significant amount of cybercrime can be carried out from anywhere including the comfort of a criminal's house.
What cybercrimes are popular? How are they carried out?
Hacking: This is a type of crime wherein a computer is broken into so that sensitive, confidential or personal information can be accessed by an unauthorised party. In hacking, the criminal uses a variety of software to enter a person's computer and the person may not be aware that his computer is being accessed from a remote location.
Theft: This crime occurs when a third party steals credentials to access and reuse or sell unauthorised data. This can include reproducing copyrighted material such as music, movies, games and software. There are many peer sharing websites which encourage software piracy, these get shutdown on a regular basis but spring up again very quickly.
Cyber Stalking: This is a kind of online harassment wherein the victim is subjected to a barrage of online messages and emails. Typically, these stalkers fall into two groups. Ones who know their victims and instead of resorting to offline stalking, they use the Internet to stalk and the other where there is no previous connection to the victim except that they are in the public eye for some reason.
Identity Theft: This has become a major problem with people using the Internet for cash transactions and banking services. In this cybercrime, a criminal accesses data about a person's bank account, credit or debit cards and other sensitive information to siphon money or to buy things online in the victim's name. It can result in major financial losses for the victim and is an increasing overhead for financial services companies.
Malicious Software: These are Internet-based software or programs that are used to disrupt a network. The software is used to gain access to a system to steal sensitive information or data or causing damage to software present in the system. DDOS – denial of service and malicious encryption tools are often used for extortion purposes.
Child soliciting and Abuse: This is also a type of cyber crime wherein criminals solicit under age children through a variety of mechanisms for the purpose of child pornography. Government agencies are spending a lot of time targeting these types of crime and monitor chat rooms frequented by children to prevent this sort of child abuse.
Who are the cyber criminals?
Professor Marcus Rogers, Director of the Cyber Forensics & Security Program and Purdue University has produced a taxonomy of offenders;
Script kiddies: who are motivated by "immaturity, ego boosting, and thrill seeking." Rogers says they tend to be "individuals with limited technical knowledge and abilities who run precompiled software to create mischief, without truly understanding what the software is accomplishing 'under the hood.' "
Cyber-punks: who "have a clear disrespect for authority and its symbols and a disregard for societal norms." According to Rogers, "they are driven by the need for recognition or notoriety from their peers and society," and are "characterized by an underdeveloped sense of morality."
Hacktivists: who, in Rogers' estimation, might just be "petty criminals" trying to "justify their destructive behaviour, including defacing websites, by labelling [it] civil disobedience and ascribing political and moral correctness to it."
Thieves: who are "primarily motivated by money and greed" and are "attracted to credit card numbers and bank accounts that can be used for immediate personal gain."
Virus writers: who tend to be drawn to "the mental challenge and the academic exercise involved in the creation of the viruses."
Professionals: who are often ex-intelligence operatives "involved in sophisticated swindles or corporate espionage."
Cyber-terrorists: who are essentially warriors, often members of "the military or paramilitary of a nation state and are viewed as soldiers or freedom fighters in the new cyberspace battlefield."
To conclude, cybercrime is a fast growing, multi-faceted problem with new participants entering the arena every day. It will be interesting to see how technology and other commercial organisations approach the problem and how society and government organisations attack the cyber hordes. We will be following this article with our thoughts on how it can be approached in the coming months.