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2014 is selected as Year of Youth Volunteers
Web.HCYU. 01/01/2014. The HCYU Secretary Nguyen Manh Dung has informed that the CPV Central Committee's Secretariat has selected 2014 is Year of Youth Volunteers as proposed by the HCYU Central Committee.
Accordingly, the Party Central Committee Secretariat request selected youth volunteer activities of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union to have specific missions and closely follow the socio-economic development and national security; to create consensus, to promote political responsibility of at levels and sectoral bodies, to utilize synergetic force to generate intended objectives.
|Official logo of the "Year of Youth Volunteers 2014"
According to Mr Nguyen Manh Dung, youth volunteer projects were built with the goal to promote the pioneering roles and creativity of the youth in social and economic development, alleviation poverty, ensuring social security, rural development and urban civilization.
The Central Union will host the opening ceremony of Year of Youth Volunteers 2014 in the 19 Januray 2014 at Dien Bien City of Dien Bien province, as to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory.
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- Agreement of Cooperation between the Vietnam Youth Federation (VYF) and OISCA International signed
- Happy Lunar New Year
- Online Interview with the Secretariat members of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union
- English version website officially launched
- The Fifth National Youth Creativity Festival
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Over the course of the 2016 presidential election, then-candidate Donald Trump asserted the election was going to be "rigged" by unspecified actors. No evidence was ever offered to support that claim, and his concerns about election integrity curiously seem to have evaporated on November 9. But the uncertainty and doubt generated by those statements, and the repeated and ongoing attempts by the Russian government to interfere in U.S. elections, have made some folks take a closer look at how we secure our vote.
In Virginia, the ground game for election security is run by a dizzying array of more than 100 local registrars across the state, one for each city and county. Rosanna Bencoach, the general registrar for Charlottesville, brings more than a decade of experience with election policy and administration to bear, and describes her job as "ensuring that everyone who wants to vote can do so."
That might be something of an understatement. Bencoach is responsible at the local level for ensuring free and fair elections, every single time. In practice, that means that for each election, hundreds of officials, staff and volunteers need to be carefully choreographed and mobilized to the right places so that voters can participate. The anonymous ballots used in the election are printed and shipped to secure locations, and afterwards they're sealed and stored for at least one year to preserve a paper record in case there's any dispute about the vote.
But as experienced as local registrars might be, they ultimately rely on state and federal government agencies to certify which machines are meeting security standards. How secure are the machines that manufacturers are making?
The answer: not very. The software the manufacturers use to power the digital systems that record votes is closed-source; it can't be inspected for problems by experts among the general public. Without this check, it's difficult or impossible to detect certain categories of vulnerabilities in the software. Even the physical mechanisms used to prevent direct access to the machines can frequently be bypassed or otherwise disabled without detection.
Despite assurances to the contrary, manufacturers have repeatedly failed in real-world tests when experts take a run at the machines. Last year at DEF CON, an international security and hacking conference, every single voting machine on display was hacked in less than two hours. Even security professionals who had never worked with voting machine technology before were able breach them. Some of these breaches were done wirelessly, on machines that were never supposed to have wireless access turned on.
Luckily, state electoral boards understood the threat. Citing the DEF CON demonstrations, Virginia decertified the worst offenders in 2017. Today, every voting precinct in Virginia uses paper ballots. Sometimes, the best technologies are the most reliable ones.
Of course, voting machines might not even need to be hacked at all to sway an election. Malicious foreign actors don't have any need to tamper with an election when they can influence the minds of voters directly with an insidious patchwork of false advertising, misinformation and conspiracy theories carefully targeted to prey on the fears of citizens.
And there are certainly differing views about how zealous we should be in pursuing election security. In July, the GOP attempted to defund the Election Assistance Commission, the federal body that certifies voting machines and advises state agencies about how to conduct elections securely. But securing technology is always a moving target, and the work is never done. If citizens want security to be a legislative priority, there's much more work to do.
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November 12, 2014 - The OneGeorgia Authority, a financial partner for economic development in Georgia, announced its decision Tuesday to grant a $500,000 OneGeorgia Equity Award for the advancement of workforce development in the Statesboro-Bulloch County region.
The project, titled "Statesboro-Bulloch Regional Career and Workforce Initiative," is a collaboration among Georgia Southern University, the Development Authority of Bulloch County and Ogeechee Technical College. The grant will assist with the purchase of equipment, software, and machinery necessary to support economic growth and a work ready labor force, leveraging the expertise of Georgia Southern University and Ogeechee Technical College by supporting business startups and workforce training.
"The Development Authority of Bulloch County is pleased to be in a position to facilitate this funding, which will add to the existing community-wide efforts to improve the skill levels of our workforce and increase job creation and capital investment here," stated Benjy Thompson, CEO of the Authority. "Our success in securing these funds is in large part due to the community-wide support for these programs, which built on the tremendous efforts of the City of Statesboro and the Downtown Statesboro Development Authority in the initial stages of what later became this grant request."
Funding received from the OneGeorgia Authority Equity Fund will go towards supporting career opportunities and advanced manufacturing training at Ogeechee Technical College through the Industrial Maintenance and Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training Program (IMAMS), a joint venture between Ogeechee Tech, the Development Authority of Bulloch County, The Development Authority of Screven County and several private for-profit companies.
As an institution charged with workforce development, Ogeechee Technical College President Dawn H. Cartee, Ed.D., says this is the perfect project to enhance the synergy between the programs and maximize the delivery of services to local and regional businesses.
"As our workforce becomes more skilled, businesses considering locating or expanding into our region will be confident in their ability to secure a highly-trained workforce for their projects," said Cartee. "This project is a major step in establishing a prepared workforce in our region and Southeast Georgia."
"As many of the employees who provide technical support for industries reach retirement age, replacing those individuals becomes a challenge," said Lori Durden, Vice President for Economic Development at Ogeechee Tech. Durden says maintenance supervisors are extremely difficult to find as the critical positions typically require a rare mix of high-level technical skills and broader supervisory skills. "Whether training someone who already works for one of the local manufacturers, or training those who will seek employment with an industry, the programs supported by this grant will help meet the industrial maintenance needs that exist," said Durden.
The Grant will also provide funding to Georgia Southern to be used with other funds provided by the University, to secure computers, software, 3-D printers and other rapid prototyping equipment for the Innovation Incubator and Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab).
The Innovation Incubator and FabLab is a joint venture between Georgia Southern University, the Downtown Statesboro Development Authority, City of Statesboro, Statesboro Arts Council, and the Economic Development Administration, and is associated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) established Global FabLab Network. The incubator is designed to create sustainable jobs, increase the number of local businesses, and improve and diversify the economic drivers in coastal Georgia.
"This grant will assist in positively affecting workforce training across the spectrum of workforce skills in the Southeast Georgia region connected to Georgia Southern, the Ogeechee Tech service delivery area and the Statesboro and Bulloch County community," said Brooks A. Keel, Ph.D., president of Georgia Southern University. "With the increased amount of growth happening in the state of Georgia right now, we couldn't be more excited about this opportunity."
Charles Patterson, Vice President of Research and Economic Development, states that the new equipment will promote a functional environment for innovators to thrive. "The FabLab constitutes a multidisciplinary approach to innovation and business creation that is backed by areas of strength one would expect from a Comprehensive Doctorial University like Georgia Southern. Science, information technology, engineering, computer science, business and the arts converge to make this space a hub for knowledge sharing and business creation in the heart of Downtown Statesboro."
The programs in the City Campus are coordinated by Georgia Southern University's Business Innovation Group (BIG) located in downtown Statesboro and encompass departments of the College of Business, including the Bureau of Business Research and Economic Development (BBRED), the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Center for Entrepreneurial Learning and Leadership (CELL). The IMAMS program will be housed on the main campus of Ogeechee Tech in the Natural Resources Building on Joe Kennedy Boulevard. This location is less than a mile from the Gateway Regional Industrial Park, making it a convenient training location for many of Bulloch County's existing manufacturers.
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It's no secret the Knicks are still in rebuilding mode this season. But next season they are looking to make a big leap from bottom of the barrel team in the East, to a high-powered contender.
How? Taking advantage of a stout free-agent market.
Knicks C Enes Kanter may be gearing up for this season, but he does have his mind on future free agency that could see a couple All-Stars as new teammates by the end of it. It was reported earlier that Celtics PG Kyrie Irving and Timberwolves G Jimmy Butler have talked about teaming up together in the NBA, and New York could be that destination in 2019 when they both hit free agency.
Kanter has faith the Knicks will be right on top of that.
"Yes," he told Fox Sports' Colin Cowherd when asked if Irving and Butler have geunine interest in joining the Knicks. "And the Knicks have a really, really high chance to get them next offseason. I believe that and I promise I think they will."
There may even be a third player to join the group, with NBC Sports Chicago's Vincent Goodwill saying a "very accomplished NBA player" is plotting to join Irving and Butler wherever they land. Kanter mentioned Warriors F Kevin Durant as well, but fitting all three of those stars under one salary cap would be tough.
Getting any one of these players would be a massive upgrade for the Knicks, and playoff hopes would likely be restored in The Garden. Kanter knows the fans desperately need it.
"Some of the fans...they don't even know how to spell playoffs anymore," he said.
Knicks fans will have to wait one more season, though, as the team continues to give their young players time on the court to hopefully make them reliable pieces down the road. Rookies Kevin Knox and Mitchell Robinson have both shown loads of promise during their summer league games this season, and with other young players like Frank Ntilikina, Trey Burke, and even the 26-year-old Kanter, the Knicks' future has the potential to be very bright.
That is why Kanter is confident fans can expect the team to be relevant once again in the East. He promised.
"I know the media is so tough on the Knicks, but I promise you guys in a couple years, we're going to put the Knicks on the map again."
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Honiton Petanque targeting a top three Devon League finish
PUBLISHED: 09:50 10 August 2019
Honiton Petanque returned from an away double header at Plymouth banking a maximum six point haul, writes Chris Bigmore.
The two wins move Honiton up to third place, and they are edged out of second place currently by Chudleigh on points difference.
The victories were unexpectedly decisive as Brickfields Sports, where both teams are based, is normally a tough place to play and Honiton travelled just hoping to scrap for a few points.
All the team contributed to the results with some very good performances in both matches on the day.
First up, were Mayflower, who are enjoying a great season and started the match still with aspirations to challenge Ottery St Mary for the title.
Their hopes were quickly dented though as Honiton raced into a 2-0 lead after the triples round, (Ron Hutchinson together with Den and Carol Williams, 13-8; and Cecily Young, Jenny Lavender and Chris Bigmore, 13-7) before doubles success for Hutchison and Lavender, 13-2 and Den and Carol Williams, 13-6, gave Honiton an unassailable 4-0 led. Mayflower took the final double with Young and Bigmore beaten 13-6, but the match honours went to Honiton 4-1.
Next up were Plymouth who have had a mixed season, but they are always formidable opponents on their own terrain and that honours were even at 1-1 after the opening triples matches with a 13-7 defeat for Hutchinson and the Williams pairing followed by a 13-11 success for Yojng, Lavender and Bigmore.
However, if the triples were shared the singles went the way of Honiton with a clean sweep of all three matches. C and D Williams won 13-5, Young and Bigmore won 13-8 and Hutchinson and Lavender won 13-11 leaving Honiton overall 4-1 winners.
The day's play resulted in Honiton leapfrogging Mayflower in the table and, with just three matches to go their season's target of 30 points and a top five finish may have to be revised!
Next up will probably be the season's hardest match on paper, an away fixture at Chudleigh. But that also represents an opportunity to move above them, and, with two home matches to finish the season off with, a chance to at least maintain third spot in the league.


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(Rowing Club to Humber confluence)
NAME OF RIVER: Hull.
WHERE IS IT?: Kingston Upon Hull. Map.
PUT-INS/ TAKE-OUTS: Put in at Hull Rowing club steps. Head north out of town on the Beverley Road and turn right into Desmond Avenue. Follow into Oak Road and park the car up in front of the Park. Don't leave any valuables in view. Walk across the park towards the river and head for the rowing club buildings.
Take out at Victoria Pier at the end of Queen Street.
APPROX LENGTH: 5 km.
TIME NEEDED: One hour.
ACCESS HASSLES: Tidal - no problem.
WATER LEVEL INDICATORS: Get on one to one and a half hours before low water at Albert Dock. Tide times.
MAJOR HAZARDS/ FALLS: Water quality.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Get in at the rowing club steps. A seal launch is fun but keep your mouth closed.
The trip is basically a tour through the old industrial quarter of Hull. A mixture of industry with associated interesting smells and derelict sites. Some great old Victorian architecture in the form of warehouses and swing bridges is contrasted with 20th century steelwork in the form of dumped shopping trollies (total 14) and old bikes (20 plus). Before joining The Humber and reaching the get out, the old warehouses become converted into posh city apartments and the tidal barrage and "The Deep" bring you right into the 21st century.
OTHER NOTES: Most normal people wouldn't paddle The Hull. Those that do paddle the non tidal sections higher up where the water quality is "better"
CONTRIBUTED BY: Nigel Blandford, Neil Ellerby and Steve Maltby.
I've paddle the majority of this waterway from Driffield down into the Humber both ways, as far upstream as Goole and as far down as Spurn and Kilnsea. Agree totally with all the above, the Humber needs lots of respect. Worth noting, there is a new possible get out just above the twin bridges on Kingswood, a gravel slip has been formed for the use of the EA and is accessible on all but the biggest of ebbs.
I would strongly suggest the tide times stated in the guide are not the best.
A better timing is to launch about 30mins before high tide at Hull. Take a steady paddle down the R.Hull onto the Humber and get out at the Horsewash / the pier.
If you fancy a bit longer paddle (less than 1 mile extra). Use the same start time ( 30 mins before high tide) and then head east towards to end of Victoria Dock: where there is a rocky ( but still fairly muddy) beach.
If you fancy a lot longer paddle set off from the rowing club steps about 2 or 3 hours before high tide at Hull. Go down to the Humber, head west and get out at the Humber Bridge / Hessle Foreshore. This route potentially involves shipping so you need to be very aware of what is around you ( and what is coming down behind you!)
It is always worth checking at as many bridges as you can there is no shipping across the R.Hull before you set off
You need good weather as the Humber can be very 'exposed'
Avoid any big / spring tides
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The Irish are unparalleled in their altruism and willingness to engage in GMI's research for the benefit of science and future generations. Without you, our research would not be possible – it's therefore incumbent upon us to ensure we not only give back but that we also pay it forward.
The GMI Corporate Responsibility programme focuses on three primary areas:
Empowering research
We support a number of research efforts throughout Ireland to promote discovery and improve human health in the future. Our support takes many different forms from providing funding, charitable contributions, philanthropic lab and sequencing services, research stewardship and / or on-site education and training.
Promoting genomics and science education
GMI has an active and growing outreach programme to increase and enhance the public's knowledge and understanding of genomics and to promote STEM learning. We also offer guided tours of our GMI Genomics Centre and laboratory in Dublin to the students and the general public.
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GMI team members dedicate their time and talents both in and out of office hours to support and stay connected to our community. Sponsored staff volunteer days take place throughout the year. In 2019 alone, we have supported twelve non-profit organisations in Ireland.
The Rare Disease Research Programme at GMI provides access to whole genome sequencing to children, and their families, with undiagnosed disorders. The aim of the project is to identify the genetic cause of a child's disorder. The programme is provided free of charge to patients and consultants.
A dedicated research team at GMI work with consultants to analyse a family's genetic code alongside their health information to try and identify potential disease causing variants that are responsible for a child's condition.
A diagnosis can mean access to new or more appropriate treatments, more specialised and coordinated care, and a better understanding of what the future may hold. For families who don't receive a diagnosis, GMI is committed to reanalysing their data over time in the hope new research will arise which may help us to identify new genetic variants.
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Located at NUI Galway and under the direction of Professor Cathal Seoighe, the programme will produce a cohort of highly trained scientists who will be able to effectively engage and find solutions to the data science challenges we face in realizing the potential impact genomics will have on the future of health and society.
As one of the supporting partners, GMI will host a number of PhD students, who will be working on projects related to genomics of common and rare diseases.
In supporting this programme, GMI is contributing to the training of a generation of highly qualified PhD graduates to effectively demonstrate the collective potential of genomics and data science.
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Age: 36
Illness: Cystic fibrosis
Date: 8/25/2018
Meet Mika
Have you ever known someone who is a true GIVER? Someone who always puts others first—and not out of obligation but simply because that's their nature?
This is Mika Baugher.
Wife to Chris, mother to 12-year-old twin boys, and her family and friends' biggest supporter—all while working full time for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
And all while living with Cystic Fibrosis.
For those unfamiliar with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), it's a genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time. Imagine breathing through a straw all day long—this is the daily battle for those living with CF. Additionally, Mika has experienced other complications as a result of her CF, including arthritis, blood clots, diabetes, and even surgeries.
But nevertheless, despite all of her health challenges, Chris tells us she works tirelessly, serves selflessly, and remains active and remarkably positive.
Mika has always loved music, especially 80s bands and the musical Rock of Ages. Karaoke is a big passion of hers. Music has been a soothing comfort during various treatments, as well as an escape during the toughest times.
When we heard Mika's story and that Def Leppard and Journey were touring together, we knew we had to make a special night happen for Mika!
The big weekend was here! Event Director Helen Smith and Michelle (our local volunteer assistant) arrived to the hotel early to make sure everything was ready for Mika and Chris. A big thank you to the Westin Nashville staff who greeted our guests of honor and upgraded their room to a beautiful suite.
The Front Row staff and the Baughers met at the Decker and Dyer restaurant at the Westin for brunch. Later that evening, Helen took Mika and Chris to the L-27 Lounge, that boasts a beautiful view of the city. During the interview, Mika shared heart wrenching stories about living with her illness and friends she's made and lost because of it.
Mika also happened to mention that she likes surprises. Which was perfect, because we definitely had a few for her!
Gibson graciously donated a guitar to Mika—one that Vivian Campbell from Def Leppard designed himself and wanted her to have! Did we mention the one and only Vivian Campbell also wanted to meet Mika before the show?! Mika was ecstatic! (Chris said she had never seen him so excited. Seriously.) #frontrowmoment all the way!
During the interview, Chris also shared what an incredibly hard worker Mika is and "fantastic mother and wonderful wife." He expressed his awe of her and how she doesn't let her illness get her down.
Afterwards, we headed to the hopping Broadway Ave! There was music playing in every venue all the way up and down the strip, with different bands everywhere.
Our first stop: Tootsies Lilac Bar.
We went up to the rooftop and had fun playing "bachelorette bingo," counting how many veils and matching shirts of the many brides-to-be who were out on the town.
Next we headed to Whisky Row where the band Dozzi was playing and we had a private table up front thanks to friend of the band, Michelle Fletcher. Andrew Smallwood, Front Row's Director of Communication and Development, joined the group, along with his parents and Front Row supporters, Geoff and Sally Smallwood.
Dozzi sang a Journey song to Mika and even pulled her up in front of the band. The lead singer extended the mic to Mika and she sang part of the song! It was epic!
With a full and fun evening under our belts, it was back to the hotel to get ready for the main event!
After arriving at Bridgestone Arena—where lines were already wrapped around the building and you could feel the pure energy—Mika was waived into a special VIP entrance where she got to meet Vivian Campbell … AND THE ENTIRE DEF LEPPARD BAND!
Next, our crew made our way to our AMAZING seats (section 3, row 3)—just feet from the stage! Limited edition custom tour posters were gifted to Mika from the Nashville Bridgestone Arena crew.
Journey came on first and put on an incredible performance! We held Mika's Front Row sign high, and they threw many guitar picks our way and continued to waive, smile, and engage with her the whole time. The lead singer even pointed at Mika and blew her a kiss!
Def Leppard rocked it next with mindblowing energy and Vivian Campbell threw his guitar pick to Mika.
Two UNREAL back-to-back shows, plus an encore—it was a dream concert for this 80s music fanatic!
We headed back to the hotel for a final interview. This sweet couple shared how they've been married 15 years but this is the first time they've had such a special time away together. Chris's highlight was getting to watch Mika experience this well-deserved night, designed just for her. It meant the world to him to see his most-deserving wife be showered with attention, love, and support. This was an eye-opening moment for Mika, to see herself through Chris's eyes and gain the self-realization of how truly special she is. It was a beautiful moment.
Thank you to everyone who made this event possible. Mika and Chris, you are an inspiration! What an unforgettable experience—we're grateful to have shared it with you!


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What is the European Forum?
The European Forum of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Christian Groups is an ecumenical association of LGBT Christian groups in Europe.
The European Forum aims to achieve equality and inclusion for LGBT people within and through Christian churches, other religious bodies and multilateral organisations.
The European Forum works for freedom of religion, for human rights and dignity for LGBT people and for an affirmative discourse on human sexuality.
Budapest 2020 European Forum Annual Conference Registration Form
UPD: due to the outbreak of Covid-19 the Conference is postponed. No new registrations will be accepted until the new dates are confirmed.
The Board of the European Forum and the Hungarian preparation team are happy to announce the opening of the registration for the European Forum's Annual Conference that will take place in Budapest on 20/21-24 May 2020.
The Coniugio: A Catholic Perspective
This lecture was held by Cosimo Scordato introducing the workshop "The coniugio: a Catholic perspective" at the European Forum Annual Conference in Albano Laziale, Italy on May 11th, 2018.
"Come Out Into The Light!"
We are thrilled to announce that the next annual conference will take place in Budapest, Hungary, between 20 and 24 May 2020!


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Fellow mom of two Alicia Keys stopped by On Air With Ryan Seacrest on Thursday, January 23, ahead of her 2020 Grammys hosting duties and shared some mom advice with Ryan Seacrest's cohost Sisanie!
Keys, who is married to Swiss Beatz, has two sons: Egypt, 9, and Genesis, 5.
"My girl, Aiza, she is fighting me to go to sleep at bed time and it just happened like a light switch," Sisanie, who is mom to 20-month-old twins Aiza and Maxon told Keys. "All of a sudden now she just cries and cries and does not want to go to bed."
The "Underdog" singer told Sis that unfortunately it's just beginning.
"It's pretty much not going to end until they're like 6," Keys shared. "So, unfortunately — I don't know what happens — and different kids, different things and each personality is different, but like they do these doggone transitions and you just can't keep up."
Keys, who is known for her zen demeanor, joked that no, her boys aren't nearly as calm as she is.
"But, you know actually my oldest Egypt he's quite patient," she added. "… He's a really good older brother cause you know it's frustrating. You have to like be the leader and kind of do the right thing and show his little brother what to do so he's quite patient. Genesis is a wild man!" she continued. "He's all over the place."
Watch back the full interview in the video above to hear more from Alicia Keys, including everything you need to know about the 62nd annual Grammy Awards, Alicia's 2020 world tour, album and forthcoming book.


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Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is recuperating at home after injuring his back earlier this month while on holiday with his wife Jerry Hall.
Murdoch, the patriarch of both News Corp and 21st Century Fox, is still working remotely, according to a message he sent to Fox executives.
But he will be home-bound for an unknown number of weeks.
Murdoch described the incident as a sailing accident that resulted in a painful back injury.
A person close to Murdoch confirmed that the accident happened while he was on his son Lachlan Murdoch's yacht in the Caribbean.
Rupert, 86, was taken off the yacht by helicopter for treatment, the person said, and he is now recovering at home.
"While I am well on the road to recovery, I have to work from home for some weeks," Murdoch wrote to colleagues in early January. The email was obtained by CNNMoney.
The back injury was first reported by Vanity Fair's Gabriel Sherman, who wrote that Murdoch was hospitalized after the accident.
A spokesperson for Murdoch declined to comment.
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Transformation is all set to become the hottest topic of 2018, with businesses everywhere considering or doing it.
Often referred to as digital transformation, business transformation or IT transformation, this concept should no longer be seen as just the preserve of big multi-national enterprises though - every organisation should be looking to take advantage of it. Because it's only through transformation that you'll become more customer and employee centric, as well as more agile, as you seek to drive further, vital growth.
While many larger businesses are already in some stage of digital transformation, most smaller or mid-sized companies are still unclear in regard to the first steps they need to take, while for those who have made a start, they are uncertain if the steps they have taken are the right ones.
So, ahead of a 2018 full of exciting business challenges, we look to outline exactly what transformation can offer you and your business through a series of Transformational Thinking articles.
In this, the first article in the series, we will explore what transformation is and how it's something every size of business should be exploring.
What is digital transformation?
A hugely exciting evolution of business activities, processes and competencies, transformation is the process of rethinking your business model in light of the availability and affordability of new digital technology.
Referring to the use of digital technologies, such as cloud computing, mobile, big data and analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT), it seeks to enhance existing services, create new ones, and fully leverage vital opportunities of efficiencies and growth to fundamentally change the way your business operates.
For many enterprises, the main impetus to transform their digital offering is the chance to gain an advantage over competitors by improving the experience of their consumers. The speed at which companies are evolving to make the most of this opportunity is very impressive, with 72% of organisations globally expect to achieve advanced levels of digitisation before 2020*. Companies who don't evolve are already facing the very real possibility of being left behind.
Mid-sized doesn't mean middle of the road
Lack of time, resources and existing technology - it might seem obvious why digital transformation can seem like a daunting proposition for many small and mid-sized businesses.
So, why is it so important to embrace this new opportunity, once the domain of tech giants and digital natives such as Amazon and General Electric?
Put simply, it will help your business achieve more. Not only will it provide a far superior customer service, it will also allow you to rethink how you communicate with those customers digitally, thanks to data, tech and platforms that would previously have been beyond the reach of all but the largest of enterprises.
This is only possible because of the vast improvements in productivity and processes digital transformation brings – from improving collaboration and efficiency amongst a workforce that can now become increasingly mobile, to automating tasks and procedures that allow specialist teams to focus on higher value tasks.
All of which means that smaller businesses will now be able to deliver tasks at a scale that would have previously only been imaginable for a traditionally 'big' organisation.
In the next article in our series we will share how to break down IT-driven transformation into three distinct areas, allowing businesses to focus on what matters most to them. In the meantime, we would love to understand if transformation will be part of your 2018 business plan.
Find out how you can start your business transformation here.
- By Amyn Jaffer (Intelligent Automation Principal Architect)
*PwC 2016 Global Industry 4.0 Survey
External ref https://blog.box.com/blog/top-10-lessons-digital-transformation/


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Our Work Colleagues Hate Making Tea For Us So Stop Asking
A new study from the UK has found that most people avoid making hot drinks because they can't be bothered making them for others.
Wow. Rude.
The research, which was commissioned by Hyper Recruitment Studios, surveyed 2,000 adults and found that half of them avoided making themselves a tea or coffee at work just so they don't get asked to make them for others.
The report said: "While employees are direct on some issues, they'd rather avoid the situation completely than feel obliged to make a brew for others."
READ MORE: Rude Co-Workers Can Mess Up Your Sleep -- And Your Partner's Too
According to the survey not only are we disgracefully lazy, but we're also really rude.
Four out of five of those surveyed admitted that they found general chats with their colleagues "irritating" with football and children the topics most on the nose. Talking about the weather or about someone's weekend also ranked pretty high.
Bizarrely, while we're not keen on making a hot drink for our colleagues, we are happy to get a little handsy now and then, with the survey finding that most employees consider physical contact in the workplace acceptable.
We're talking hugs, kisses on the cheek and high fives.
But before you head over and give Sharon in accounts a big old wet one, the founder of Hyper Recruitment Solutions, Ricky Martin, gave this advice: "Physical contact isn't always appropriate or well received so I'd advise it's essential to be aware of factors such as personality, religion and culture."
READ MORE: Why Women 'Bully' Other Women At Work
With all that said and done, the impact of our colleague's actions towards us can't be underestimated.
A 2018 study from Occupational Health Science, surveyed just over 300 couples in a variety of jobs to find out how negative behaviour -- such as rudeness, sarcastic comments and demeaning language -- at work impacts not only the person directly involved but their other half as well.
The researchers from Portland State University and the University of Illinois revealed that not only do victims of what they term "workplace incivility" tend to experience symptoms of insomnia but so too do their spouses.
READ MORE: How To Not Be An Arsehole At Work
According to the lead author Charlotte Fritz, workers who are exposed to demeaning language, or interrupted or talked over in meetings, find themselves "ruminating more" about their crappy work day when they get home.
They also report problems sleeping, "whether it's trouble falling asleep or waking up in the middle of the night."
So, next time someone in the office wants a cuppa, bite the bullet and just make it for them.
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Vacation rentals in South Kohala
Welcome to the tropical wonderland of South Kohala. Located in Hawaii County, Hawaii on the island of Hawaii. Start your trip off right with a helicopter tour over the majestic volcano on the island. Imagine soaring above the massive volcano and taking in the beautiful scenery. While by the volcano be sure to tour the caverns that the lava has created over the years. The beaches are another great place to spend some time during your vacation. Surf, swim, and tan on the various multiple beaches in the area. Guests new to surfing are encouraged to take a local surf class before hitting the waves. After enjoying the beaches head to one of the local spas and let the professionals melt your stress away. The state and local parks in the area are full of spellbinding hiking trails. Traverse a few beautiful trails and follow them to hidden waterfalls and or to breathtaking overlooks.! Guests interested in squeezing in a round of golf in the area will be happy to know that there are multiple local golf courses in the area. Looking to achieve ultimate relaxation while on the island? Head to a local spa and allow the trained professionals to melt your stress away. With so much to do and see in South Kohala, guests are sure to have an amazing vacation experience!
- Helicopter over volcano
- Visit beaches
- Surf class
- Traverse trails
- Visit local spa
- Much more!!
Guests vacationing in South Kohala are sure to love the amazing and unique dining scene in the area. Looking for a fine dining restaurant or two to visit for a date night or special occasion while in South Kohala? If so, consider visiting either Ruth's Chris Steakhouse or Views. Both elegant establishments serve up fresh seafood and juicy mouth watering steaks and are the ideal places for romantic evenings and celebrations! Mix up the style of cuisines your partaking in and eat like a local Hawaiian at A Bay's Island Grill. Be sure to try a variety of dishes you have never had before and learn about what influences and goes into making the local cuisine. For handmade noodles and sauces as well as various other Italian specialties, we highly recommend a visit to Matteo's Osteria. Tropics Ale House is also in proximity and is a great place to visit after a glorious day of hiking and adventuring on the island. This lovely local establishment serves up a variety of pints as well as delicious pizza. Wind down after a day of fun with a few adult beverages at this local watering hole. With some many fantastic restaurants listed above, as well as many more in the area, guests will never wonder where their next meal is coming from in South Kohala!
- Views
- Matteo's Osteria
- Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
- A Bay's Island Gourmet
- Tropics Ale House
- Many more!!
For guests that enjoy unique and diverse retail locations while shopping on vacation, there is no better place to shop then in and around South Kohala. For guests in the market for a nice bottle of wine to enjoy while watching the sunset over the tropical paradise that they are vacationing in, we highly recommend perusing and selecting a fantastic bottle of wine from Kona Wine Market. Looking for a large shopping center to spend a day in shopping for various items? Make a beeline for The Shops at Mauna Lani. The shops at this lovely area vary from high end designer goods to reasonably priced items. Genesis Gallery is also in proximity and offers guests a chance to socialize with local artists as well as purchase some of their one of a kind artwork. If you and your fellow vacationers are looking for some new jewelry to accent your clothing while on the island, a trip to Elements Jewelry and Fine Crafts should be at the top of your list. Waimea Homestead Farmers Market is also in the area and sells a variety of fresh locally grown produce. Be sure to try a variety of the famously scrumptious tropical fruits grown in the area. With such great variety in shopping options in the area, guests will never have to go far to get the retail therapy they seek!
- Kona Wine Market
- The Shops at Mauna Lani
- Genesis Gallery
- Waimea Homestead Farmers Market
- Elements Jewelry and Fine Crafts
- Much more!!
HawaiiChee.com is the best and most efficient place for finding, planning, and booking your Hawaiian vacation. From the beautiful scenery and beaches located all over the islands to the unique small-town surf vibes and truly unparalleled shopping, guests of all ages are sure to have an unforgettable time. HawaiiChee.com aims to take the hassle and stress out of booking your vacation rental property, so all you must do is decide if you would rather hit the beach or head into town first. Book now, the experience of a lifetime awaits!
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- Honomu
- Mountain View
- Waiohinu
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In this tutorial, we learn how to do the Mas Oyama secret technique. This uses manipulation of the muscle. You will face your opponent and hit them in the gut with your hand. Keep your hand straight and have your thumb bent, so when they move forward and you hit them, your thumb goes straight into their stomach. This will make them fall down to the ground and lose control over what they were just doing. This is a very painful technique and there are no secrets or other techniques to do this. Be careful when doing this, then good luck with your fighting!
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Popped up the car on dimensional foam and my card was ready!
Aleeza said she did not like this card - too dull. And she added that I should make bright cards for ladies and NOT for men. See the little feminist in her coming out... lol.
I will also enter this card in:
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Below is a picture of green grapes growing on the garden fence in Aleeza's school. They survived all that heavy rain we had last week.
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It started last night when I told him we would take a walk in the halls together after I took care of some work. After getting sidetracked a few times, I checked back to find him fast asleep. I didn't wake him up for our nocturnal wanderings, since the boy is a night owl and needs all the sleep he can get.
When the day shift came on in the morning, I went to say goodbye to him. He refused to come out from under his blanket. I went to bed, perplexed, and stopped down on the ward again after lunch, expecting to find my happy, laughing friend. Instead, we sat next to each other for over an hour as I vainly tried to figure out what was wrong. Another visit after dinner was no more successful. I was able to get him to agree to a late-night fufu session, so I headed back down to A Ward around 11:00.
I sat next to him for a long time, trying to get him to talk to me, but was met first with the stony stare of a hurt boy and then with the impenatrable wall of a sheet pulled over a face. Finally he uncovered long enough to tell me to wash my hands.
When I got back to his bedside, he had the fufu ready to go. Out of the soup pot stuck a large chicken foot, and I knew what I had to do. I grabbed it. If I eat this whole chicken foot, can we be friends again? He agreed to a one-night truce, which was all I needed. I ate the whole thing and sucked the bone clean.
We talked for a long time then. We talked about hurt. We talked about being angry. We talked about telling the truth and about telling lies. We talked about the fact that grownups can make mistakes and they need to say they're sorry when they do. We talked about forgiveness, and we talked about God's son.
Somewhere in the midst of it all, Alfred remembered that he's going back to the OR for another procedure tomorrow. For a moment, he forgot that he was angry with me. Forgot that he thought I had abandoned him in the night. You can pray for me? You can pray a strong prayer? I put my hand on his leg and just started to cry. He's just a little boy. Wise beyond his years, to be sure, and more headstrong than I have ever been, but still just a boy. A boy whose mother left when he was two years old. A boy whose father disappeared yesterday and has yet to answer his phone. And he was scared and hurt. And he couldn't figure out why one more adult in his life would tell him something that wasn't true.
So I prayed for him. I prayed that the God of Love, who I'm getting to know a little better each time I'm blindsided by something like this, would cover his small body with grace. When I was finished, I told him I would come back tomorrow after his operation.
Why you coming back? You want to be my friend?I got up to leave. Halfway to the door, I heard a small voice. Come here. I debated with myself. Maybe he just had something else mean to say. Maybe he just wanted to scold me more for my offenses, real or presumed. Maybe God had been speaking to him after all.
Of course I want to be your friend. Even when I can be hurt, I can still love you.
Why you come tonight?
Because I wanted to see you. That's what friends do.
You not here. Your body here. Your heart not here.
Alfred, my heart is right here on the bed next to you.
I went and sat next to him on his bed. From under the sheet, barely audible, but shot through with a smile came his words.
I forgive you.
I guess the chicken foot was worth it after all.


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WSU Tennis Coaches Attend Intercollegiate Tennis Association Coaches Convention
Dec. 18, 2002
PULLMAN, Wash. - Washington State University Head Coach Cari Groce and Assistant Coach Melissa Pine recently attended the 18th annual Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Coaches Convention at Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami.
Nearly 300 men's and women's college tennis coaches at all levels gathered for this year's convention. The four-day convention, which took place at Doral for the first time December 12-15, was highlighted by some of the most influential people in the sport of tennis, such as' tennis legend Stan Smith, celebrated coaches Nick Bollettieri and Dennis Van der Meer, human performance expert Dr. Jack Groppel, sports science expert Dr. Jim Loehr, Stanford's Dick Gould, coach of a record 17 NCAA men's team titles, and Dick Leach, retired men's coach for 2002 NCAA champion Southern California, as well as many other teachers, coaches and respected people in the tennis industry.
'The convention is always a very exciting time of the year for our Coaches Association,' ITA Executive Director David Benjamin said. 'Besides being able to take in great clinics and workshops at a beautiful resort in a great city, the coaches also have a forum to meet and discuss the important issues within college tennis today.'
Among the clinics taking place were panels on ethics in coaching and building support and interest in tennis programs, a clinics on skin cancer awareness, as well as several others dealing with technique, mechanics and the mental approach of the game. The convention opened with a welcoming banquet honoring the 2002 Wilson/ITA National Coaches of the Year with former U.S. Davis Cup captain Tom Gullikson as the featured speaker.
As the governing body of collegiate tennis the ITA promotes both the athletic and academic achievements of the collegiate tennis community. The ITA, which was founded in 1956 and is based in Skillman, N.J., administers numerous ITA national and regional championships, the ITA Collegiate Summer Circuit, presented by the USTA, and the Omni Hotels/ITA Collegiate Tennis Rankings fro men's and women's tennis at the NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA and Junior College levels. The ITA also has a comprehensive awards program for players and coaches to honor excellence in academics, leadership and sportsmanship. The official ITA website is ITATennis.com.
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With the end of September comes the release of the "Bumblebee" live action movie toy line! As they have done many times in the past, Target is releasing some exclusive figures as part of a live action Transformers movie release. This time out they have released figures under the banner of "Bumblebee Greatest Hits", using a retro theme focusing on music. There are three items currently in release.
The latest wave of Deluxe Class "Studio Series" figures are in stock at Amazon, but yo wouldn't know it from their listing names! Using their "studio code names", Bumblebee (aka Stryker), Shadow Raider (aka Mercenary) and Ratchet (who actually uses his real name) are all listed on Amazon for sale now at the retail price of $19.99! The stock photos from these listings are attached to this post for your viewing pleasure. Follow the links below to purchase your figures and support BWTF!
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So, how do I get my logo to show up instead of yours? In the customize area, I uploaded mine, yet it's no where to be found. Your logo appears on my site though lol
Help! Also, when I filled in the info in your widget area on the customize site, it took over the sliders, so you only saw the widgets, not the sliders. When I removed the widget info from your customize area, the sliders reappeared. I created the info again in the widget area of wordpress and that now shows up on the other pages, as it should, without removing the sliders. Weird.April 5, 2015 at 4:11 pm #5402
And my URL is http://www.haastyleheadshots.com/April 6, 2015 at 4:09 am #5412
I ended up having to go the back route and replace your logo.png with my logo.png. Odd it won't do it from wp though. Pain in the butt, actually lolApril 6, 2015 at 6:33 am #5416SKT ThemesKeymasterMember since: June 12, 2013
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Hi Jane,
Sorry for late reply due to Good Friday and Easter Weekend.
Here is the trick. Remove the logo and then save options and then again upload the logo and save options. This will change ours into yours.
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Assisted living is a living arrangement that provides housekeeping, transportation, meals, and nursing for the disabled or the elderly. Assisted living is done in a home environment or one can get an apartment and have the help of staff that are available to assist with different activities. Staff can also assist with medical support and grooming.
Declining mobility, memory loss, lack of medication management, lack of personal hygiene, neglected finances and lack of food in the home among others are some of the signs that a person should go to an assisted living facility.
There is more control for people who live in assisted living facilities because they can continue with their daily activities and get assistance only when necessary. Residents in assisted living facilities can also get family members to help with their care from time to time.
There is frequent monitoring in assisted living facilities so the elderly and the disabled may suffer from less injury as a result of falls and slips and this will make them safer. There is also security for people who live in assisted living facilities compared to people who live alone.
There are many activities that residents of assisted living facilities can enjoy and this encourages interaction between members. It is not a must for a member to participate in the activities that are offered in assisted living facilities. Residents do not have to get bored when they live in an assisted living facility because there are entertainment options. Social interaction in the assisted living facility keeps loneliness away for the elderly.
Healthcare services are also provided in assisted living facilities which are very beneficial to residents who need the services. Healthy meals are provided for residents of assisted living facilities and they take into consideration any conditions that they may have which may require a special diet.
In case a resident has some chores that they want to give the staff, they can be able to ask the staff to run some errands for them.
Since the residents of an assisted living facility may be unable to drive, they can get transportation with the help of the staff if they need to go to a doctor's appointment or meet friends. Since there is independence to do what one is able to do for themselves in an assisted living facility, residents can feel a sense of pride in the tasks that they perform.
Family members who want to put their elderly or disabled family members in an assisted living facility should look for places that have friendly staff members and neat places. Family members should look for assisted living facilities that are affordable because one has to make a monthly payment so one needs to make a financial commitment for this. Some people are able to use insurance to pay for a facility.
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I watched the World War Z movie on Friday, and there were a couple of scenes which got be thinking about how zombies know where people are. I won't discuss the scenes themselves in case you haven't seen it yet (and I'd definitely recommend doing so), but I think this is an interesting question and it's one I'll explore in this post. As humans, we are primarily visual animals and, for most of us, our eyesight is the main sense we use to find out about the world around us. To a lesser extent, we also use sound while our remaining senses, smell, taste and touch, are usually only used once we're already aware of what's going on.
With zombies, things might be different, but this will depend on the type of zombies we're talking about. If we're talking about living humans infected with some sort of disease, sight and sound will still be the primarily senses by which they will detected uninfected humans. The more traditional risen-from-the-dead type zombies, however, will be differ. While in some cases, it appears that these dead zombies can still use their sight, as a rule they seem to be less visual creatures. In particular, in many cases the eyes are specifically portrayed as being clouded over (as an indicator of death), meaning that such zombies are probably limited to seeing changes in light intensity rather than any actual images. This means the best they can probably do visually is detect movement and orient towards it. In contrast, sound seems to be a much more important sense for dead zombies, and in almost all zombie scenarios, it's unintended noises which alert zombies to the presence of humans. There's the possibility that such zombies might also rely more on other senses such as smell to tell if humans are nearby but given the limitations of the human nose, this will, at best, be an imperfect mode of detection.
However, when it comes to zombies knowing where you are, there's more to this than just whether zombies can tell you are there or not. In particular, there's the question of how zombies tell the difference between normal humans and their fellow undead, since almost every scenario presented in films and books suggests that zombies don't attack each other. Well, I think there's two options here. The first is through something like smell. If we're talking about infected type zombies, many diseases cause humans to give off specific odours, and indeed this is the basis for diagnosis in some cases, while if we're talking about dead zombies, they may also smell different because of decomposition. This means zombies could tell who's normal and who isn't by their scent. This possibility is the basis of the scene from The Walking Dead where the characters cover themselves in rotting flesh from dispatched zombies to allow them to walk through the undead which surround them. However, this would only work across small distances and it seems even over longer distances, zombies can tell the difference between their brethren and normal humans, pursuing the former while ignoring the latter. This suggests zombies can also tell the differences through movements. In almost all cases, zombies, whether fast or slow, and humans move in very different ways and these differences may allow zombies to identify their prey from a great distance. This possibility is the basis of the scene in Shaun of the Dead, where the eponymous hero and his friends cover the last few yards to the Winchester through a mass of zombies by mimicking their movements.
Yet, this still leaves some apparent problems. For a start, zombies seem to be able to know where humans are from greater distances than they could possibly see, hear or smell them, and they seem to be drawn towards areas of human habitation from great distances and across landscapes where lines of sight are limited. How else could you explain the hordes of zombies which tend to descend on and surround the safe houses where humans are hiding? Well, I think the answer here is what I'll call the 'vulture' effect. Vultures hunt by soaring on thermals and scanning the ground below them searching for dead or dying animals. Yet, they don't devote all their attention to what is going on below; they also watch the other vultures in the skies around them. When one detects food and starts to dive towards the ground, those around them know what this means and do the same, and so do the ones around them and so on. This means hundreds of vultures spread over great distances can descend on a potential food supply within minutes. Zombies, I suspect, would operate in a very similar way and when they hear or see other zombies reacting as if they've detected humans, they will be drawn towards the same point. This means that once one zombie detects your presence, you are likely to find yourself inundated within a very short space of time as all the zombies within the local area follow each other towards your location. Interestingly, this concept is depicted in the World War Z book, where they drop soldiers into a location, have them form a square and keep shooting until all the zombies which are drawn to the location from all over the place by other zombies are dead.
So what does all this mean for your survival if you're unlucky enough to find yourself caught up in a zombie apocalypse? Well, firstly, if even one zombie detects that you are there, the vulture effect is likely to come into play, and many other zombies are likely to be drawn to you very quickly. This means you will only have a very short space of time to escape before you're surrounded on all sides by hordes of flesh-munchers intent on tearing you limb from limb. If you can't get away fast enough, there's an outside possibility that you might be able to disguise yourself in some way so that the zombies can't tell you are a normal human. You could try mimicking their movements or covering up your scent, but without knowing exactly how they are telling human from zombie this will always be a very risky strategy. In addition, this will probably only work for dead-type zombies and it's unlikely that the infected type will be fooled so easily. In this way, infected-type zombies are probably more difficult to evade than the dead ones. Either way, however, your best chance of survival is to make sure the zombies don't find out you're there in the first place, so keep quiet and keep still!
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