Co Down District Cross-Country Championships
Congratulations to all the Strathearn athletes who competed in the Co Down District Cross-Country Championships on Tuesday 6th February. There was a new venue again this year which meant travelling just across the road to Campbell College instead of our usual journey to Downpatrick and beyond! Our girls were outstanding and Strathearn had a clean sweep bringing home all 5 of the Co Down trophies with some exceptional individual and team performances. This is the 2nd year in a row we have done this and shows the strength and depth of talent we have here in Strathearn.
The day started with the Mini girls’ race and our Form 1s got us off to a great start with Bethany Johnston leading our team home finishing in 4th place just off the medals. Lucy Wills was hot on her heels in 6th place, then Maddie Haldane in 11th, Hannah Dadley-Young in 17th, Amy McClean 20th and Charlotte Moore 21st. These results combined ensured we were well ahead of all the other teams and were crowned overall Mini Champions.
Next up were the Minor girls and they have to have been the team of the day with no other team scoring anywhere near their points. Mabelle Wilcox powering home to claim individual gold, Emmy Thornton claiming individual bronze and Niamh Hatfield just missing out on a medal in 4th place. Alice Browne was 6th, Connie Hanna 8th and Ellie Gordon 13th.
The Junior girls took on the challenge next and the team worked very hard to keep the trophies coming our way. Lara Whitten finished just shy of the medals in 4th place, Freya Adams came home in 6th place, Martha Todd in 8th, Anna McKinty in 16th place, Faith Heyburn 18th and Amy Ellison 37th. The team score was again better than any of the opposition and Strathearn added the Junior title to our list of wins.
The Intermediate team had the challenge of running 2500m and we knew we had a strong team starting having some girls on this team trying to win their 4th and others their 5th successive Co Down title. But they still had to complete the race. Amelia Kane and Murphy Miller charged off from the start into the lead group, with Amelia leading the race from early on and pulling away from the others all the way round finishing 1st individually for the 4th successive year at these championships. Murphy came in 5th place, Freya Axten in 12th and along with Rhiannon Brady, Jemima Thomas and Aimee Stitt Strathearn finished well ahead of the other teams and brought home another Co Down trophy.
The Senior girls were the last team to take to the course and they put in a great team performance with Olivia Nelson the first of the Strathearn girls to cross the line in 2nd place, narrowly beaten by one of her former team mates Erin McConnell who unfortunately left us at the end of last year. But the other girls made sure we kept the trophies coming our way with Alex Reilly finishing 5th, Sophie Kenny 7th, Katie Wills 10th, Ruby Baxter 11th and Sam McCormick 20th. For some girls this is their 6th successive Co Down title, what a brilliant record!
So a fantastic day’s work for the Strathearn Cross-Country teams, and this time last year we said it would be hard to live up to in years to come, but you’ve done it again, well done!!!! Now we look forward to further success at the Ulster Championships on Wednesday 21st February at Mallusk.
Well done and GOOD LUCK girls!!!


What is the Higgs?
The Higgs gives all elementary particles their mass. Physics needs the Higgs. Without it the electron, for instance, would be massless. Just as a photon is the smallest amount (or quantum) of light, the Higgs boson is aquantum of the Higgs field, an all-pervading field thought to give elementary particles mass, via the Higgs mechanism.
Theory says that particles gain mass by interacting with the Higgs field: massless particles like photons slip through the field as if it wasn't there, whereas heavier particles such as quarks "feel" the Higgs field as if it were treacle. The Higgs boson is a key component of the standard model of particle physics, which explains all the known particles and forces except gravity.
Is a Higgs discovery technically possible?
Yes. The LHC is searching for the Higgs in the debris of proton-proton collisions. But the Higgs is too short-lived to be seen directly. Instead, its presence is inferred from the particles it decays into, but these particles are also produced by other so-called background processes that occur when protons collide. So, gathering data is the name of the game.
Only enough data can allow the separation of a Higgs signal from background noise. After the December announcement, the LHC shut down for its normal winter break. It then switched on again in April, smashing protons together at a higher energy than before. This high-energy data, combined with improved data analysis techniques, means researchers now have about twice as much information at their disposal than they did in December, says CERN physicist Albert De Roeck.
That is enough to either double the strength of the statistics obtained in December – or negate the December signal as a fluke. The latter would almost certainly be the death knell for the standard model Higgs, as physicists would have exhausted almost all their options. "It does swing the balance one way or another, so you can count on an interesting announcement," says De Roeck.
Wait a minute, so all this fuss could mean the Higgs isn't there at all?
Yes, it could. Perversely, a negative result is as exciting as finding the Higgs. That's because ruling out the Higgs would be a big blow for the standard model of particle physics. There's plenty of evidence from other experiments that the standard model is not a complete theory. Rethinking the Higgs mechanism in light of a negative result could provide strong clues to physics that lies beyond the standard model.
If the Higgs has been found, can everyone at the LHC leave and go home now?
No. The Higgs is the last remaining piece of the standard model – but we already know that there are particles and forces that lie beyond that model. Take gravity, dark matter – thought to make up about 85 per cent of the matter in our universe – and dark energy, which is credited with the universe's mysterious accelerating expansion. None of these can be explained by the standard model.
Dark matter particles, however, might show up at the LHC. These might come in the form of particles predicted by supersymmetry (SUSY), an extension to the standard model that posits a massive super-partner for every known particle. Some SUSY particles have the right properties to be dark matter, among other things.
What's the atmosphere like at CERN?
"I am very tired after two months of little sleep," says De Roeck, one of many who have been feverishly crunching the data in time for the ICHEP conference. "We feel tired but also excited." One thing that make things a little awkward is that the two rival Higgs-hunting experiments – ATLAS and CMS, both housed at CERN – are bound not to share their results with each other, as well as the general public, until Wednesday.
That's very important for the science: if they knew what the other had seen it might bias the results. But it also makes for uncomfortable encounters when ATLAS researchers pass CMS team members in the corridors of CERN. "We look suspiciously at each other, and we smile – and they smile back," says De Roeck.


NDAA1 Science Cut Score Press Release
May 5, 2011
The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction announces the adoption of state academic achievement standards for the North Dakota Alternate Assessment-1 (NDAA1) in science. Dr. Wayne G. Sanstead, State Superintendent, approved the adoption of the state achievement standards for the NDAA1 following a process that sought the input of statewide special education and content specialists. These state achievement standards for the NDAA1 become the basis for the scoring of student performance in science on the 2010-11 NDAA1. The NDAA1 measures student achievement in terms of the state’s content and alternate achievement standards for students with significant cognitive disabilities.


On Wednesday, March 29, we held the Inauguration Ceremony of the “Cambodia MoEYS-Hiroshima University Collaboration Center” at the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), Cambodia.
In 2016, Hiroshima University, for the first time in the nation’s history, signed an agreement on academic and cooperation with the MoEYS, Cambodia. The strong support from it has been the driving force behind the university’s success in Cambodia and led to the establishment of the new center in Phnom Penh.
The ceremony began with an opening address by Dr. Makoto Miyatani, Executive and Vice President of Hiroshima University, followed by an address by H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, Cambodia. We then had a congratulatory speech by H.E. Mr. Hidehisa Horinouchi, Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia. After the ceremony, all of the attendees visited the Collaboration Center.
It is our hope that this new collaboration center will allow for a smooth, effective collaboration and academic exchanges with the government and partner institutions of Cambodia. Hiroshima University will make every effort to promote the further development of higher education in Cambodia and Japan with this newly established center.


Issued: 4th September 2016
King’s Lynn Club is Crowned
CAMRA East Anglia Regional Club of the Year 2016
Following on from their success of winning the title of West Norfolk Club of the Year the Ouse Amateur Sailing Club was judged alongside clubs from throughout the East Anglia Region and CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) are pleased to announce that they have been judged to be the winner of the title of East Anglia Club of the Year 2016.
Phil Piggott, Hon Secretary of the Ouse Amateur Sailing Club said, “We are delighted and proud to win this award and thank all our Real Ale supporters and also CAMRA for putting the Ouse Amateur Sailing Club forward. We look forward to the next round!”.
The Ouse Amateur Sailing Club have supported real ale for many decades and four to five beers and one real cider are available on gravity in their club house at the end of Ferry Lane. They are also a previous winner of the CAMRA’s National Club of the Year title.
Andrea Briers, East Anglia Regional Director said “The Ouse Amateur Sailing Club offers a good range of real ale and a cider for their members to enjoy and shows that is it possible for clubs to offer these products. I wish them luck in the next round of the competition.”
The club will to forward to the National Club of the Year competition and will be judged alongside clubs from throughout the country.
The presentation of their award took place on Wednesday 7th September at 8 pm.
Photos courtesy of Michael Fysh


By the numbers
On an average day, 83 percent of women and 65 percent of men spend time doing household chores like cleaning, cooking or lawn care, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2014 American Time Use Survey.
On days they did household activities, women reported spending an average of 2.6 hours on chores, while men spent 2.1 hours. That’s on top of the 7.8 hours the average employed person spends at work most days, according to the survey.
For most people, time spent on house cleaning is not exactly considered quality time.
Meg Roberts, president of nationwide house cleaning company Molly Maid, said a2014 company survey of 2,000 households revealed how homeowners really feel about housekeeping.
A whopping 93 percent of respondents said they would literally prefer to do anything else besides cleaning. To drive the point home, 30 percent of respondents said they’d rather ride in a car with their in-laws for six hours than clean, while 10 percent said they’d rather eat dog food.
The most despised chore was cleaning the bathroom, with 63 percent agreeing they hate cleaning the bathroom more than any other room.
To Read The Full Article By Angie's List Click Here!


A few years ago, right around this time of year, I had the chance to interview former UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Coach Jerry Tarkanian, who died today at 84.
I was working on a Valentine’s Day story about couples in the spotlight, how local Vegas celebrities manage the ups and downs of a relationship in the public sphere. So photographer Leila Navidi and I showed up to talk with Tark and his wife Lois, a city councilwoman, at their Las Vegas home. While we waited for Lois to arrive, I sat in the kitchen with Tark, trying to make small talk while he grumbled about Lois the way old married couples do. He wasn’t really in the mood for an interview, but he mostly tolerated us anyway. And when we got around to the early days in his relationship with Lois he lit up a bit, and told this wonderfully endearing story:
“We didn’t have a big wedding because we didn’t have a lot of money. I was the assistant football coach at a Catholic high school and it was football season. We had a game on Friday night and we got married on Saturday. I took her to the Fresno State/Idaho football game [for our honeymoon], and she’s never forgiven me for that. That was the biggest mistake I ever made, but in reality there was nowhere to go.”
Click here to read Tark’s obituary on the Las Vegas Sun, and click here for the rest of our 2011 story on “Love in the limelight.”


As per the Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer Research conducted by Kingfa Scientific and Technological Co. Ltd. on July 2021, three-dimensional cross-linked structures formed in rubbers during vulcanization significantly improve the performance properties of rubber goods. Simultaneously, cross-linked rubbers are non-biodegradable and cannot be easily reprocessed, such like thermoplastics. Above mentioned features of rubber goods cause serious difficulties with management and recycling of post-production and post-consumer waste rubbers.
European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) estimated that around 65% of the general rubber goods production is dedicated for automotive (e.g. tires, wiper blades, seals, hoses seatbelts, gaskets, insulators, etc.). Gerrard and Kandlikar performed comprehensive analysis of materials used in a passenger vehicles and showed that tires are 3.5 %wt., while the other rubber goods are 1.6 %wt . This indicates that the mainstream of waste rubbers are end-of-life tires. The estimated data showed that globally in each year, approximately 1000 million tires are not suitable for further use or retreading. According to predictions, up to 2030 the number of waste tires generated to the environment will increase to 1200 million tires/per year. Assuming that the predicted data are correct and development of rubber recycling will held the current relatively low level, this means increase by 20% within next 10 years.
Increasing number of waste tires are serious threat to the natural environment and human health. Illegally dumped or stockpiled waste tires are potential risk of uncontrolled combustion.
For example, in 2016 around 9000 people were evacuated from their homes located in Seseña near to Madrid (Spain) due to the combustion of the biggest illegal waste tire dump in European Union (EU). Estimation showed that around 70–90 thousand tons of tires were accumulated in Seseña for more than 15 years.
Fire in rubber recycling plants also occur, but fortunately in lower scale. For example, in 2020: fire of around 1 ton of rubber granulate in Vinderen Sp. z o.o. (Rubtiler) in Owadowie, Sławno, Poland (technical rubber goods producer) or fire of 1000 L fuel tank in Elan Recycling Plant Welshpool, Perth, Australia (producer of pyrolysis products – carbon black, light oil, steel).
Fire of waste tire rubber resulted in emissions of sulfur oxides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, fine particulates and other hazardous compounds. As a consequence, risk of cancer is higher for population living near to illegal waste tire dumps and also selected recycling rubber plants, especially those based on prototype lines without strong basics in studies conducted at laboratory scale.


We’d like to share an article published by the newspaper Fiji Sun on 20 July 2018 titled ‘Joint Research Underway To Measure Denarau-Malolo Area’: https://bit.ly/2LBMnn6
KHOA and the Fiji Hydrographic Services (FHS) are currently conducting a joint hydrographic survey of the Denarau and Malolo Island as part of the Official Development Assistance Project supported by the Republic of Korea from 2016 to 2020. The survey began in May and will be finished by mid-August. Once the survey data is processed, we’re going to transfer the technology on how to publish nautical charts within year.
Lt. Cdr. Saula Tuilevuka, FHS Director, said: “The Denarau-Malolo Island approaches were identified as critical to shipping due to the concentration of shipping in the area and proximity of maritime navigational hazards.”
The survey also involved handing over of various survey equipment to the FHS which satisfy the standards of the International Hydrographic Organization.
We’re thrilled to continue close cooperation with the FHS to reinforce the capacity for hydrographic survey and responding to climate change in Fiji.
COPYRIGHT(C) 2013 ~ 2016 BY KOREA HYDROGRAPHIC AND OCEANOGRAPHIC AGENCY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.


Meet our contributors
Melissa Burden is an award-winning journalist with nearly 20 years of automotive, business, education and health reporting experience in major metropolitan markets. She has written for the Flint Journal, the Detroit News and, most recently, Automotive News.
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CVS Launches Brush on Root Concealer From Salon on 5th Ave/NYC
By Faye Brookman
Salon on 5th Ave Brush On Root Concealer
CVS is launching a new option to cover root growth called Brush on Root Concealer from Salon on 5th Ave/NYC. Four shades suited to most hair colors — dark blonde, dark brown, black and medium-brown — will be available on CVS shelves next month retailing for $12.99. “It is a common problem,” said Sam Lubliner, president of Stance/Beauty Labs LLC, the producer of the line. “You are heading out for work or a night out and see dark or gray roots.” While Lubliner said there are items currently available, many aren’t an ideal solution. “They don’t effectively cover roots or they are aerosols, which are difficult to control. Some items are wands or markers that just don’t give the right coverage.” Lubliner, in conjunction with Cospro Development Corp., devised a special brush that wicks up just the right amount of color for maximum coverage. The brushes are packaged in an airless container to reduce waste. Brush on Root Concealer is one of many exclusives CVS is adding as it elevates its beauty offerings.
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On the 21st July 2009 it will be exactly 40 years since Neil Armstrong first stepped onto the moon – a defining moment in 20th century history. Many people do not realise that the first pictures from the lunar surface (the most requested news clip of all time) were sent to the world from the ACT. So it follows that the event was one of the major events in the history of the ACT and Australia.
There were probably 4-500 people actively involved in that historic event around Australia including 200 or more in the ACT. We have held reunions and celebrations every 5 years or so and will be holding a 4 day reunion this year. Realistically it will be the last major anniversary that will be attended by many who took part, so we intend to make it a good one!
Of the 4 days – the ‘signature’ event will be the lunch on the 21st July. We are lucky in Australia that the first steps occurred at approximately 12:50 pm. 5 years ago we played a brand new DVD of the video (plus several of the operational voice loops) in synchronism with the time of the actual events. We intend to do the same thing (but using even better video) this year. We will also be launching at least one new book and DVD, having a video conference with Houston participants, and possibly some of the astronauts.
We expect the event will be attended by ACT and Federal government officials, the American Ambassador, the NASA representative in Australia and other dignitaries. Several TV channels attended the 35th Anniversary lunch and this year we expect there will be more publicity including a possible ABC radio live outside broadcast.
The event will provide excellent publicity for any organisation interested in sponsorship. We would appreciate an appointment to discuss the possibilities with you.
We have made a booking for the function to be held in the ballroom of the new conference section of the Southern Cross Club in Woden.
John Saxon (30
years with NASA)
Chair of the coordinating committee
Contact: (02) 6161-1524 or 0421-431-898
www.jsaxon.org and www.honeysucklecreek.net


Assay May Help Avoid Needless Prostate Biopsies
An assay that identifies abnormal PSA proteins showed promise as an aid to avoid unnecessary prostate biopsies triggered by worrisome PSA test results, according to data reported here.
ClearFlow Reports: ERAS Cardiac Surgery Recommends Active Tube Clearance Methodology in Consensus Statement Presented at the 98th Annual Meeting of The American Association for Thoracic Surgeons
ClearFlow Inc. has announced that an international society of leading heart surgeons known as ERAS® Cardiac Surgery presented evidenced-based expert consensus statements at the 98th annual meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgeons on April 28, 2018.
Pulsante® Therapy Awarded Prestigious Forfait Innovation Package to Fast-Track Medical Innovation for Cluster Headache in France
Autonomic Technologies, Inc., today announced that the College of the French National Authority for Health (HAS) issued a favorable opinion on a Forfait Innovation package for the Pulsante® SPG Microstimulator System. The award will support a randomized controlled trial for patients suffering from cluster headache.
This Smart Mouthguard Can Monitor Concussions
If you watched the Super Bowl LII earlier this month, you'll recall a moment in the second quarter when Patriots quarterback Tom Brady found Brandin Cooks wide open for a beautiful, 23-yard completion. But when Cooks turned to run for the end zone, he didn’t see Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins gunning for him on the left. Like Jaws, Jenkins roared out of the murky deep, and leveled Cooks with a vicious hit to the head.
Prevent Biometrics® Announces Commercial Launch of Head Impact Monitor System, Bringing Advanced Real-Time Monitoring of Concussion Impacts to Sports
Prevent Biometrics, the Cleveland Clinic spinoff that created the first and only head impact monitoring technology to accurately detect potential concussion-causing impacts in real time, announces its newest innovation at the Consumer Electronics Show today: the Gen 1.2 Head Impact Monitor System, bringing advanced, never-before-available head impact analytic capabilities to schools, associations, teams and coaches.
Centerline Biomedical Completes Fifth Preclinical Study
As Centerline Biomedical, Inc. prepares to meet with investors, strategic partners and companies in the healthcare industry during the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, it successfully completed a fifth preclinical study at Cleveland Clinic facilities evaluating its surgical navigation system, IOPS, the Intra-Operative Positioning System. This study was the most noteworthy Centerline study to date, demonstrating ability to track sensorized IOPS instruments precisely and efficiently, with enhanced 3-D visualization, without frequent exposure to cancer-causing ionizing radiation associated with current standard of care. Endovascular surgeries i.e. those which repair arteries using stents rely on X-ray fluoroscopy, which provides limited two-dimensional visualization, leading to long procedure times while exposing surgeons and patients to damaging radiation. IOPS, originally developed at Cleveland Clinic, uses a 3-D model of a patient's vascular system to track instruments precisely without ionizing radiation, with the goal of reducing procedure times, complication rates, and overall costs. The mathematical algorithms used to generate the 3-D model are currently being used to revolutionize minimally invasive surgery, with future applications in surgical training and clinical decision support.
Quest Diagnostics finalizes purchase of Cleveland Clinic spinoff Cleveland HeartLab
Quest Diagnostics today finalized its acquisition of Cleveland Clinic spinoff Cleveland HeartLab.
NaviGate Cardiac Structures, Inc. Reports “Exceptional” Six-Week Results for Two Implantations of Its GATE™ Atrioventricular Valved Stent (AVS) to Correct Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation Patients
NaviGate Cardiac Structures Inc. (“NCSI”) announced today “exceptional results” for implantation of its GATE™ catheter-guided tricuspid atrioventricular valved stent (AVS) at six-week follow-up in two nonagenarian patients presenting with severe tricuspid valve insufficiency.
Genomic Health and Cleveland Diagnostics Announce Strategic Collaboration to Develop and Commercialize New Prostate Cancer Tests
Genomic Health, Inc. (Nasdaq : GHDX ), the world's leading provider of genomic-based diagnostic tests, and Cleveland Diagnostics, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation diagnostics technology for the detection of cancers, today announced an exclusive licensing agreement to develop and commercialize new prostate cancer tests based on Cleveland Diagnostics' IsoPSA™ reagents and technology.
Quest Diagnostics to acquire Cleveland Clinic spinoff Cleveland HeartLab
Quest Diagnostics signed a deal with Cleveland Clinic spinoff Cleveland HeartLab to acquire the company before the end of the year.


The Restaurant at Sierra Grande, a Ted Turner Retreat, Reopens
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NEW MEXICO, UNITED STATES (January 27, 2023) – Following a nearly three-year closure due to the COVID pandemic, The Restaurant at Sierra Grande reopens under the direction of new Food and Beverage Manager, Barbara Portillo, and General Manager of Southern New Mexico Operations, June Strange. The Restaurant will offer daily breakfast from 7am-12pm, expanded weekend brunch from 7am-1pm and dinner Friday through Sunday from 5pm-9pm.
“We are excited to not only expand our culinary offerings for our guests at Sierra Grande, but also to welcome back the local community” said Strange. “The Restaurant at Sierra Grande will bring additional employment opportunities and offer a welcoming gathering place for the residents of Sierra County.”
The Restaurant’s menu will focus on clean, healthful selections, with a contemporary southwestern flair. Offerings include a variety of salads, sandwiches, and healthful bowls. “Ingredients will be sourced as locally and sustainably as possible, and vegetarian and vegan offerings will be a standard” said Portillo, who is also The Restaurant’s head chef.
Paying homage to its proprietor, philanthropist Ted Turner, and in New Mexico tradition, a Green Chili Bison Burger will be a standing feature, along with returning Sierra Grande favorite, Pecan-Crusted Rellenos. A selection of local craft beers and expertly paired wines will be offered daily.
For more information about The Restaurant at Sierra Grande or Ted Turner Reserves, call 877-288-7637 or visit www.tedturnerreserves.com.
About Ted Turner Reserves
Ted Turner Reserves is a hospitality brand grounded in conservation with a mission to connect people with nature. With 1.1 million acres across three properties in New Mexico, Ted Turner Reserves includes Vermejo, Armendaris and Ladder and one retreat, Sierra Grande. These properties provide an unparalleled opportunity for guests to visit and experience luxurious hospitality, outdoor activities, and unfettered access to nature. Guests also will have the opportunity to learn about renowned businessman, philanthropist, and environmentalist Ted Turner’s efforts to restore and preserve these properties and their native species and ecosystems.
Lindsay D Curry
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Ted Turner Reserves


Perdana University and NovaGlobal Pte Ltd entered into a memorandum of understanding on April 26, 2016, to collaborate and give effect to their common objectives of growing and developing informatics research, education and services.
The purpose of this MoU is to establish a framework for collaboration between Perdana University and NovaGlobal Pte Ltd for the following:
a. Establish a student internship scheme;
b. Set up an exchange scheme for teaching, research, and development resources; and
c. Develop from time to time collaborative programs of mutual benefit
The MoU was signed by Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Syed Ahmad Bin Hussein as the Perdana University representative and Mr. Ivan Ho Pak Kin as the NovaGlobal Pte Ltd representative. The signing was witnessed by Assistant Professor Dr. Mohammad Asif Khan, Director of the Centre for Bioinformatics and Ms. Nurul Salwanie Che Wahid, Executive Officer of the Asia-Pacific BioInformatics Network (APBioNet).


The two weeks in Kuala Lumpur was an amazing project that is continuing to be sustained by the National University of Malaysia’s Speech and Language Pathology department.
Our team of ten partnered with the university students and teachers in three special needs schools:
- Kiwanis Down Syndrome National Center
- Kuala Lumpur School for Autism
- Spastic Children’s Association Of Selangor & Federal Territory
Simultaneously we trained the special needs teachers and the speech therapy students in assessment, curriculum development and constructing communication systems using mobile technology. Thanks to generous donations, The Nika Project was able to provide eight refurbished iPads, two iPods and a projector to the three schools.
We look forward to ongoing collaboration and support with the University!


Doylestown, PA (June 29, 2015) – Foundations Community Partnership’s Board of Directors has announced the distribution of $160,000 in grant funding to support 16 Bucks County non-profit organizations and the families they serve. The grant program is an integral part of Foundations’ mission to improve the lives of youth and their families in Bucks County. The grants included $100,000 in Bucks Innovation and Improvement Grants (BIIG) and $60,000 in Capital Grants.
Foundations’ Bucks Innovation and Improvement Grants (BIIG) were awarded to the following nine organizations and programs:
- Aark Wildlife and Education Center will use the grant to expand their summer camp, which serves 120 children in kindergarten through eighth grade, including special needs children.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County will use the funding to implement an Autism Spectrum Disorder Mentoring Initiative, which will focus on providing “High School Big” mentors to children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Child Home and Community will use the grant towards their Fatherhood 101 program, which is designed to meet the unique needs of teen fathers in Bucks County.
- Pearl S. Buck International will use the grant to expand their educational activities for children with special needs. These activities include Special Needs Family Day, Summer Culture Camps, and International Picnic, which allow adopted and other children to identify with their birth culture and strengthen their sense of personal identity.
- Wood Services will use the funding to teach students with behavioral health challenges health and fitness strategies and how to make better lifestyle choices that will decrease depression, aggression and other negative behaviors.
- One House at a Time will use the grant for their Beds for Kids program, which provides beds, bedding and bedtime items for children and youth who don’t have proper bedding at home.
- Special Equestrians will use the grant to advance and enrich experiential learning for transition age youth with ASD/ID in their Equine Assisted Learning program. The grant will help Special Equestrians enrich existing day programming and unique equine experiences, which offer satisfying physical activity, opportunities for connecting without words, and a sense of personal achievement.
- The Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia: Gilda’s Club will offer Straight Talk about Center peer support groups in area schools for 40 teens ages 12 – 18 who have cancer or know someone with cancer.
- The Peace Center’s Girls Unlimited program will use the funding to provide their highly successful relational aggression program to 300 participants from Centennial School District and Bristol Township.
- Valley Youth House will use the grant to provide a Mobile Drug and Alcohol Therapist for Bucks County Youth in Transition, which services adolescents ages 12-21.
Six organizations received Capital Grants from Foundations Community Partnership:
- Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 will use the funding to provide rehabilitation equipment for brain injured children and youth, offering students universal opportunities to continue their recovery in a safe environment.
- Chandler Hall will use the grant to build an interactive intergenerational playground, which will be used by elder residents and children to explore new possibilities for growth and learning. Chandler Hall offers a wide spectrum of services for individuals at all stages of the aging process.
- Woods Services will use the grant to refurbish an old and unsafe basketball court used by over 100 adolescent residents facing behavioral health challenges. Woods Services empowers individuals with disabilities to achieve their highest potential and live a fulfilling life.
- R.J. Leonard Foundation provides support for young adults who are aging out of the foster care system. They will use the grant to provide a Fellow Management and Resource portal that will allow them to better manage services, recruit additional fellows, recruit and train mentors, and offer ongoing service and management of fellows.
- Livengrin will use the grant to purchase and install a backup generator at their Bucks County residential treatment facility to ensure electrical capacity for three patient residences. Livengrin has helped more than 125,000 patients and families struggling with the disease of addiction to find help, hope, and healing.
- Doylestown Hospital will use the grant to improve technology at Children’s Village, providing computers and software equipment to its preschool program, which serves over 200 children.
“The Board of Directors is pleased to support these worthwhile local organizations that are making such a difference in the community,” said Joseph Stella. MD, Chair of Foundations Community Partnership Board of Directors. “Our grant program provides funding to the groups that are fulfilling unmet needs for underserved children and families in Bucks County.”
“We’re thrilled to have been chosen as a recipient from FCP who holds its beneficiaries to very high standards,” said Jo Leonard, Founder & Executive Director, The R. J. Leonard Foundation, Inc. “We will use the grant to manage more Fellows, provide high quality mentoring and access to financial scholarships to help foster care youth who are aging out of the system have a greater chance of attaining self sufficiency.”
Foundations Community Partnership is a philanthropic grant-making foundation supporting the behavioral health and human service needs of children and young adults in Bucks County. Foundations Community Partnership provides grants and technical assistance to non-profit organizations, awards scholarships to Bucks County high school seniors, subsidizes service learning internships for college students, underwrites community education programs and supports behavioral health education and research. To learn more about Foundations and its mission please visit their website at fcpartnership.org or contact them at 267-247-5584.


iPPIG Report September 2019
Apple announced the new iPhone 11 and a new Apple watch at a special event on September 18. They also launched their new ios 13 software operating system, subscription game library and subscription TV. We opened our meeting by watching extracts from the video of that event.
This was followed by a video of Apple’s new software operating system for the ipad, called ipadOS. This operating system will be launched on September 24 and supports a new home screen and the use of a USB drive amongst many other new features. The new operating system for iphones was available on 20 September.
Peter demonstrated a security camera from Wyze. This is a wifi connected camera costing $25 US from Amazon. The camera is controlled by an app, has night vision and will send notifications to you when it senses movement or sound in your house.
Colin spoke about an app, homes.co.nz which provides estimated property values for 1.4m New Zealand homes and maps their location. The app also provides specifics about the properties and previous sale history.
Colin also spoke about tips and tricks for better internet searching.(https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/jan/15/how-to-use-search-like-a-pro-10-tips-and-tricks-for-google-and-beyond) The tips he described will give more defined google searching criteria when looking for something specific. The simplest is to place quote marks around a phrase or name to search for those exact words in that exact order.
by Peter Beaumont


21 March 2012
Workskills for Indigenous workers
Partnering with Workskills
Kate Miguel is Business Development Manager for registered training organisation Workskills, with a territory spanning multiple country towns and centres west of Toowoomba.
Through a partnership with Indigenous Workstars, a number of employment opportunities have been created for Indigenous jobseekers in towns such as Roma and Chinchilla.
“A lot of the resource sector companies have busy schedules and foremen and supervisors need help with mentoring new employees,” said Kate.
“Workskills provides the training for the jobseekers we place, but some jobseekers need that additional support to settle into the workplace, and that’s where our relationship with Maree and the Indigenous Workstars team is extremely valuable.
“We’ve found that when we combine training with mentoring, employers are enjoying better success with their new workers, and they have more time to dedicate to the actually running of their business or facilities.”
Kate said she had received positive feedback regarding two young women placed in administration roles who were currently being trained in Certificate III in Business Administration.


If you want to help, give money instead of items.
This is the message that relief effort veterans have for members of the public who want to help victims of the Nepal earthquake.
Singapore Red Cross secretary-general Benjamin William said the organisation does not accept in-kind donations like clothes due to freight-related issues.
“Besides the need for permits, there may be delays in clearing the items at the airport due to the influx of donations from all over the world,” he said.
“If there is a delay, a fine may even be imposed. That is after deploying extensive resources to collect, sort and pack at the initial stage.”
Since launching the appeal for the Nepal earthquake on Sunday, the Singapore Red Cross has received more than 30 written queries on in-kind donations.
Mr William said monetary donations are encouraged as they give the flexibility of buying items more quickly at unaffected areas within the country or nearby countries.
Corporate Citizen Foundation technical adviser Hassan Ahmad, who is in Nepal, said that when he headed Mercy Relief for eight years, he came across people who insisted on donating in kind.
“They were well intended, but generally not appropriate. Clothes may not be culturally acceptable at the affected areas or food may not be within the dietary requirements,” he explained.
Mr Johann Annuar, who is Medecins Sans Frontieres Hong Kong’s peer representative for Singapore, said his best advice for those who want to help in the relief efforts is to find someone they trust.
“Co with somebody you know personally, perhaps a friend who’s doing something on the ground,” he said.
by Ling Yuanrong
The New Paper
29 April 2015


We are pleased to announce that Amanda Smith has joined the EU Center as its new Academic Coordinator. She will teach seminars in European Studies, advise students, and oversee the Center's academic offerings. Amanda is completing a Ph.D. in French Cultural Studies at the University of Illinois and works on Black feminisms and Blackness in popular culture in France and in the Francophone African diaspora. While pursuing her doctorate, she has mentored graduate students, taught French language, and developed classes on leadership and professional development. She earned an MA in French Literature & Pedagogy from the University of Cincinnati and studied abroad at the Université de Caen. She speaks French and Spanish.


ArmInfo. Armenia's President Armen Sarkissian met with representatives of the Armenian intelligentsia. As the press service of the RA President told ArmInfo, at the beginning of the meeting Sarkissian announced that he expects...
ArmInfo. Armenia's President Armen Sarkissian met with representatives of the Armenian intelligentsia.
As the press service of the RA President told ArmInfo, at the
beginning of the meeting Sarkissian announced that he expects to hold
an open conversation in an informal form. At the same time, he
expressed concern about the lack of public discussions with the
participation of the intelligentsia in the recent period, a
superficial approach to a number of problems in society, the lack of
deep analysis of the situation, and a more emotional approach to
The President of Armenia discerned in all this a syndrome of
superficial discussion of everything, which is very painful, or in
other words "headline syndrome".
He also mentioned that there is another factor in Armenia that
worries him, it is connected with pretense, when we make pretense
that we have a lot things, for example, a developed sector of
information technologies, although in reality everything is
different, since having talented people in this industry is one
thing, and a developed IT sector is completely different. Sarkissian
stated that today about 20 thousand people are employed in this area,
while only 5-6 thousand are engaged in programming. Therefore,
according to him, talks about the possession of a developed IT sector
are just an imitation.
The President of Armenia also spoke about the Hay Park project, which
is planned to be implemented on the territory adjacent to the
Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex and which, according to the
President, will become a kind of symbol of the unity of the Armenian
The meeting participants also touched upon the issue of the Armenian
language, pointing out the importance of showing the state's
attention to the language and respectful attitude, while maintaining
the purity of the language, literate speech and writing.
Intellectuals expressed their concern about the change in educational
criteria, pointing to the importance of education, national image and
national values. Sarkissian said that education is one of the main
drivers of development of any country, especially Armenia, where the
education system is one of the most sensitive parts of the country's
"It is not so easy to change a school textbook, methodology,
attitude. This process should go through a long-term public
discussion through public consent. National unity is not only an
army, not only culture, but also a textbook by which we teach a
child. If we do not have national unity, what can we teach our child,
then how can we reach agreement in the field of culture or the army,"
the President asked, adding that we need to be very attentive to
cultural and historical values, have a development strategy where the
key places will be occupied by education, culture and, of course,


The Lakeshore Women’s Triathlon (formerly Kincardine Women’s Triathlon) is excited to hold its 2023 race in Port Elgin, Ontario at the main beach.
The race date is Saturday, August 12, and a women’s triathlon, duathlon and relay options will be available.
The triathlon will feature a 375m swim, 10km bike and 3km run.
The duathlon will feature a 3km run, 10km bike and 3km run.
Registration will open Saturday, March 18 at 10 a.m. Details regarding the registration platform and fees will be available on our website in the coming days. Registration will be limited to 300 participants.
Due to construction in Kincardine, the race was unable to be held in its traditional location at Station Beach. The Lakeshore Women’s Triathlon is excited to partner with the Town of Saugeen Shores this year to give racers a new route to challenge themselves with that has beautiful views of Lake Huron throughout the course.
DATES & Time
August 12, 2023
WHAT TO BRING
Bathing Suit (or Trisuit)


The Beltsville Adventist Community Center will host a Free Vision Clinic that is open to the public on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 9 am to 4 pm. The clinic will be hosted at the Beltsville Adventist School Gymnasium at 4230 Ammendale RD, Beltsville MD 20705.
Friday Food Distribution
Every fourth Friday of the month, the BACC holds a food drive in the parking lot of the Beltsville Seventh Day Adventist Church where volunteers distribute boxes of food provided by Capital Area Food bank to members of our community in need. The boxes are put right into the cars of our community members, so they can drive right in, receive a box, and go right on about their day. Come rain or shine, we’re out there doing what we can to help those in need. The event lasts from 10am and goes until 12pm, or until supplies last. Beltsville SDA is located at 4200 Ammendale RD, Beltsville MD 20705


Sam Bennett’s heart said one thing. His legs screamed another. In the end, his tired body won out over his wanting mind.
The reigning U.S. Amateur champion who made a huge splash in the Masters last week by contending into the weekend said on Sunday night that he’d like to compete on Monday in the Aggie Invitational hosted by his college team, Texas A&M. The effort would have required Bennett to walk for 36 holes on the first day and 18 on the second.Exhausted, but clearly torn, the fifth-year senior said after visiting Butler Cabin as the tournament’s low amateur at two under, “I don’t have many more college tournaments left, so I’d like to play in my home event,” the fifth-year senior said on Sunday. “I came back to school to be with my team and do that, so I think I want to play.”
Bennett returned to College Station, Texas, on Sunday night and got a rousing welcome. But by Monday morning he’d decided that he just couldn’t pull off playing in the Aggie. So, he wasn’t among Texas A&M’s six starters when they teed off.
The Aggie faithful will forgive him. Bennett, 23, put the program in the biggest spotlight possible when he opened his first Masters by shooting 68-68 and being among those near the top of the leaderboard heading into the third round. He ultimately struggled on the weekend by shooting 76-74, but he became an inspiration to so many amateurs who dream of making their mark on one of golf’s biggest stages.


Villa duo Martínez and Buendía join Argentina for World Cup qualifiers
The Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez and midfielder Emi Buendía have travelled to join the Argentina squad ahead of their World Cup qualifiers, the club have confirmed.
After the Tottenham manager, Nuno Espírito Santo, revealed the north London club were trying to “anticipate the damage” of Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso defying Premier League rules by joining up, Villa announced that Martinez and Buendía had also left for South America. Premier League clubs agreed last week to refuse to release players for playing duty in countries on the UK government’s Covid-19 red list.
A statement on the club’s official website said: “Aston Villa can confirm Emi Martinez and Emi Buendía have travelled to join up with the Argentina squad with the permission of the club in accordance with Fifa’s international match call-up rules.
“Both players have agreed to make themselves available for Argentina’s vital first two World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela and Brazil, but will not take part in the third international match against Bolivia.”
Last week, Premier League clubs united in defiance of Fifa and refused to release players for international duty in countries on the UK’s red list because of the escalating row over quarantine restrictions, and the lack of exemptions for players returning from high-risk countries.


Consultative council meeting and voting for working groups
On November 27, 2018
Assembly building, office N-10
The consultative council for communities held its regular monthly meeting, where the Chairman reported to the members of the Council about his commitments and the work of the Chairmanship since the constitutive meeting until now.
The Chairman of the Council Mr. Zivoin Ćirković, informed about the visit to the Bonsteel military camp and the meeting with the colonel Mr. Nick Ducic, then the meeting with the Norwegian ambassador Mr. Per Strand Sjaastad and many radio and television appearances.
At the meeting, a decision proposal was presented for the formation of working groups, which were also voted by the members of the Council.
Working groups and number of members:
- the working group on education issues will have five members
- the working group on employment issues and social issues will have five members
- the working group for cultural issues will have five members
- the working group on language issues will have five members
- the legislation working group will have five members
Meeting of the Consultative Council for Communities with a new composition
Pristina, on October 18, 2018
Assembly building, hall N-10
The Consultative Council for Communities held its constitutive meeting, in which twenty-four (24) members participated. At the meeting, the Council elected its chairmanship of three (3) members.
President of the Council was elected Mr. Živoin Ćirković, while the first deputy chairman, Mr. Berhil Šasivari, and Mrs. Andelina Qorraj Emini, second vice president.


Project brief: To develop a series of visual materials for the UNDP/Government of Japan partnership to be showcased at the TICAD Conference in Tunisia).
Project summary: Dinovate, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Japan, recently undertook a significant project aimed at showcasing the support provided by the Japanese government to Africa through their collaboration with the UNDP. As part of this project, Dinovate was responsible for developing and designing a comprehensive impact report, which documented the results of UNDP’s Japan-funded projects in Africa over two years (2019-2021).
In addition to the impact report, 52 pages in length, Dinovate also produced a series of multimedia products, including video storytelling and other engaging visual materials. These products were made to show how the collaboration between Japan and the UNDP has made a difference and to show the good things that have come out of it.
The final products were presented at the annual TICAD-8 conference, which was held in Tunisia. This conference is an important event that brings together government officials, business leaders, and development experts from around the world to discuss and explore ways to accelerate economic and social development in Africa. By presenting their work at TICAD-8, Dinovate and their partners could showcase their efforts to a wider audience and highlight the impact of the Japan-UNDP collaboration in Africa.


April Slaughter returns for her fourth consecutive appearance at the
2014 Haunted America Conference June 20-21 at the Lincoln Theater in Decatur, Illinois!
In her presentation DISCONNECTED FROM DEATH, April will be discussing the evolution of funerary practices, mourning traditions, the significance of postmortem photography in early American history, and how dealing with death in today’s world has become more a business of disconnection, and less about processing and accepting loss.
April will also be available during the conference to sign copies of her books. For more information and to register for the event, please visit the official Haunted America Conference website.


March 27, 1997
Salem has again been named a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day Foundation for the
twenty-first consecutive year. Salem is a charter member and was the first city to receive this
award in Oregon. This year is the 125th anniversary of Arbor Day.
The City of Salem will be presented with the 21st TREE CITY USA award by Oregon State
Urban Forester Paul Ries at 12:00 noon in the City Council Chambers. The mayor will then
proclaim April 6 as Arbor Week.
The Tree City USA program is sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in
cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.
To become a Tree City USA, a community must meet four standards: a tree board or
department, a city tree ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an
Arbor Day observance.
Salem's citizens have been supportive of the street tree program. They consent to replanting
where necessary to remove diseased or damaged trees, grant easements when street improvements limit planting space, and advise city staff when special maintenance needs arise.
The Parks Division is responsible for the street tree program which includes planting,
pruning and removal of dangerous or damaged trees on the street right of ways. There are
currently 95,000+ street trees for which the Parks Division is responsible. In addition, there
are thousands of trees within city parks they also maintain.
Arbor Week originated in 1872 as Arbor Day and is observed annually during the first full
week in April (specified by Oregon state statute). It is celebrated nationally, and as part of
this annual celebration numerous tree planting activities are scheduled for Salem.
Source: City of Salem
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A Change of Command is a time honored ceremony which marks the moment when the responsibility of command is passed from the current commander to the incoming commander.
Florida Wing conducted a Change of Command at the Florida Wing Conference banquet held at the Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 24th. Col. Andrea Van Buren, Southeast Region Commander, presided over the ceremony in which Col. Luis Garcia relinquished command and Col. Luis Negron assumed command of the wing.
During the Commander's Call-to-Prayer this morning at the virtual national conference, Maj. Gen. (select) Edward Phelka, CAP, the in-coming national commander for #CivilAirPatrol, announced that he has selected Chaplain (Colonel - select) Linda Pugsley to be the next Chief of Chaplains. She will assume her new rank and position at the change of command on 26 August.
Maj. Gen. (select) Edward D. Phelka will assume command of Civil Air Patrol the morning of Aug. 26 in his home state of Michigan. Phelka and newly appointed National Vice Commander Brig. Gen. (select) Regena Aye will be sworn in during a private change of command ceremony in Detroit limited in attendance because of COVID-19 precautions.
A video of the ceremony will be available to members and the public at 7 p.m. Central on CAP's YouTube Channel. A link to the video will be sent out Thursday.


Massage improves immune function: Studies show benefit in different circumstances
There is mounting evidence that massage therapy supports the immune system. Research among groups of people in different situations showed that massage increased the activity of natural killer cells, white blood cells that can attack tumors.
Four studies completed by the Touch Research Institute (TRI) at the University of Miami Medical School demonstrated improvement in immune function after receiving massage.
The first TRI study examined the effects of massage on women with breast cancer. After 5 weeks of massage sessions, three times a week, natural killer cells increased and anxiety decreased by 50 percent. According to Tiffany Field, PhD and director of TRI, these women showed a "whopping increase" in cells that attack tumors and infections.
In the second study, massage given to thirty HIV-positive men resulted in improvements for objective measurements in three areas -- psychological, immunological, and endocrine functions.
Field believes that reduction of the stress response is what helps heal. "We know that cortisol [a stress hormone] kills off natural killer cells and in our studies we are seeing an increase in these [natural killer] cells." Similar results were reported with a group of HIV-positive children, and another with HIV-positive teenage girls.
Other research reported increased immune response with massage for a group of students preparing for exams. This supports the argument that massage improves the function of the immune system for healthy and ill alike, helping the body better fight disease.


Overworked, underpaid and unappreciated are just some of the common misconceptions people think about the care industry.
In fact, there’s a number of uninformed professionals who think they aren’t qualified to do anything else.
In August 2018, the Express published a damaging article stating that 93% of Britons want to put cameras in care homes to protect vulnerable people from abuse and neglect.
However, this type of bad press isn’t giving the industry a true reflection of what it’s really like.
As you know, it takes a special type of loving, attentive, patient and supportive person to work in this industry. And that’s what 24-year-old Beth Sturgis recently tried to address in an open letter on Facebook.
Changing the perception of the care industry
Talking to The Independent, Beth said she wrote the post because she sees a lot of negative stories in the media and was fed up of people thinking it was a job where she just popped in, completed an easy job and left.
The letter was designed to help people see that her profession does really care about their clients.
“Today I helped a man that has lived through the war wash and dress because old age has now hit him and he is unable to walk or do these things for himself because his body is ageing faster than his mind,” she writes.
“Today I helped a lady who this time last year was living her life normally to complete her normal daily tasks because she is now living her life with a cruel disease that has taken over her body and left her unable to do these things for herself.”
Beth also addresses her commitment outside of work hours, writing: “I have attended funerals of those I have helped, those who I have seen twice maybe even four times a day and I have cried at the loss of those lives.”
When The Independent asked whether she would consider a different profession, she made it very clear that she wouldn’t and finds it very rewarding.
“I honestly can say that I feel it’s in my blood, my family are all in the line of public service, my mother is also a carer and I saw how much she loved it and thought I’d give it a go. “
Since Beth posted her open letter on Facebook, it went viral, receiving more than 8,000 likes, 6,000 shares and some truly touching comments.
What does this mean for the care industry?
Beth’s honest insight into the world of care and health is a breath of fresh air to the industry. As specialists in recruiting the best care professionals, we understand finding the perfect employee isn’t always easy.
This letter acts as a reminder and a good piece of advertisement to promote the positive elements in the industry.
Turning these negative perceptions into positive can only benefit organisations and recruitment agencies like us.
Hopefully, this news will give you another spring in your step today and remind you that you’re doing an incredible job.
Spread the word and share this message today, it might just make finding your next employee that little bit easier.
For help filling your next role, get in touch with Temps 4 Care today.


On December 17, the Hartford HUG will host a special live, in-person event for Hartford HUG members and guests. Join us for lunch at 12:00pm at Impact's brand new office in Wallingford, followed by a live Website Throwdown at 12:45pm. Submitted websites will be analyzed by Bob Ruffolo, CEO of Impact, and Michael Hurczyn, Director of inbound Strategy at 710 Studios, and Hartford HUG Leader.
12:45pm - Live Website Throwdown
Join the meeting: https://join.me/rruffolo1
On a computer, use any browser. Nothing to download.
On a phone or tablet, launch the join.me app (https://join.me/app) and enter meeting code: rruffolo1
Join the audio conference:
Dial a phone number and enter access code, or connect via internet.
United States - Hartford, CT +1.860.970.0010
Access Code 257-776-165#
Other international numbers available (https://join.me/intphone/
By computer via internet:
Join the meeting, click the phone icon and select 'Call via internet'. A small download might be required.
Start time by time zones (https://join.me/timezone/


About our Building
As reported by South bend Tribune
GOSHEN — Bashor Children’s Home is opening a new residential program this week for teen-aged girls who’ve been trapped into sex trafficking.
The issue is worse than officials at the nonprofit had realized. Two girls from the immediate area are already in house, and Bashor is on track to fill all of the eight beds in the next few weeks, said Sean McCrindle, Bashor’s vice president of operations.
“Some of the kids who’ve come here didn’t realize the situation they were in was human trafficking,” he said. “They thought they were just earning money for people and themselves.”
Indiana’s Department of Child Services is just now trying to count how many girls are victims of sex trafficking in the state, as it hasn’t been tracking those numbers in its data, said spokesman James Wide.
Bashor became aware of the need after it opened a runaway shelter for teens one year ago, which has stayed busy seeing a total of at least 65 kids, McCrindle said. Trafficking victims started to appear last year, spurring the need for a new program.
“The kids who came through the shelter opened our eyes to how big the issue is,” he said.
He counts fewer than a dozen residential facilities in Indiana that specialize in helping trafficking victims. Wide said the next closest one is in Muncie.
The victims cannot simply return home because, in many cases, family members were involved in trafficking, McCrindle said.
The people who sell them — who seem caring at first — often house and feed them, but then they also control the girls’ access to phone, Internet, money and outside relationships, he said. The paid sex often happens in a hotel, a house or a vehicle.
Bashor’s new treatment program is more than a shelter. Girls will stay nine to 12 months or longer and receive intensive therapy for the trauma they’ve seen, McCrindle said. It will also be for girls who are at high risk of trafficking.
That could be girls who’ve lived in poverty, who’ve suffered abuse, who’ve seen a lot of family conflict or who’ve been a chronic runaway, he said. These girls may start out by couch surfing at friends’ homes. Then, as they run out of places to do that, they find people who ask them to earn their keep. And then the girls cannot find a way out.
Bashor has hired an extra 12 to 16 staff to run the 24-hour program, said spokesman Steve Riikonen. DCS will pay Bashor a fee per child served — an amount that is still being negotiated based on the level of services. Bashor will do fund-raising in the community to cover the remaining costs, an expected gap of $180,000 to $208,000, McCrindle said.
The girls will receive counseling from Oaklawn, a Goshen-based mental health provider, which Medicaid could reimburse, Riikonen said.
The victims will be referred to Bashor by either the state’s Department of Child Services or by juvenile courts and detention centers.
The nonprofit Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County, which serves victims of violence and sexual abuse, trains its staff and volunteer advocates — who answer its 24-hour crisis line (574-289-HELP) — in the realities of human trafficking, said Director Amy Stewart-Brown.
If there’s a case of trafficking, she said, referrals are made based on the victim’s needs.
Bashor has already brought in two girls who came in separately over the past two weeks, both from the immediate area. Three more are scheduled to arrive over the next month, McCrindle said. All are from Elkhart County and surrounding counties, which is Bashor’s priority to serve. But the state could start referring victims from across the state, too, he said.
Once victims are ready to leave Bashor, he said, they could transition back to family members, if safe, or to foster families. Or, if they’re close to age 18, they could move into an apartment.


Quarterly results, earnings calls, economic releases, management meetings and expert insights have long been the core of financial analysis, but big data is fast becoming the new frontier for fund managers. Even a cursory check of google trends shows that big data search queries have increased 20 fold in the last 4 years. On top of that it is increasingly being used as a buzzword in industry conferences, research and articles to showcase the advent of Fintech and the opportunities it presents for investors.
Institutional investors, even individual investors, now have access to unfathomable amounts of information. Technological advances in computing power and algorithmic complexity of even the last few years now allow digital data to be processed automatically and near-instantaneously. Much of the explosion in the quantity of data is being driven by new technologies such as mobile phone GPS signals, purchase transaction records, satellite imagery, and posts to social media – technologies that never existed only a few decades ago. The sheer depth and breadth of the data we generate daily really cannot be overstated. We generate some 2.5 quintillion (25 x 10^18) bytes of data every day, and IBM estimates that about 90% of the data in the world today was created in the last two years alone! If you don’t believe me, check out these incredible numbers by US software company Domo which show just how much data is created every minute by the following means:
- Email users send 204,000,000 messages
- Google receives over 4,000,000 search queries
- Facebook users share 2,460,000 pieces of content
- Tinder users swipe 416,667 times
- WhatsApp users share 347,222 photos
- Twitter users tweet 277,000 times
- Instagram users post 216,000 new photos
- Amazon makes $83,000 in online sales
- Pandora users listen to 61,141 hours of music
- Apple users download 48,000 apps
- Yelp users post 26,380 reviews
- Skype users connect for 23,300 hours
- Vine users share 8,333 videos
- Pinterest users pin 3,472 images
- YouTube users upload 72 hours of new video
Understandably, the implications of harnessing this information to better understand business and consumer behaviour is seen as a veritable goldmine for active investors. And many are already making huge inroads into collecting, evaluating, and ultimately monetizing this new alpha through data science. For investors at the cutting edge of this relatively new field of stock selection, the WWW abbreviation synonymous with the dotcom bubble is now the VVV of the big data bubble – more Volume, more Variety, and quicker processing Velocity. Many investors and data providers are committing huge amounts of human and financial capital in the hope of uncovering new, untapped alpha signals – a new path for the financial industry but one that is well trodden by others, most notably by global intelligence services.
Intelligence agencies employ several intelligence gathering methods which utilize human, signals, geospatial, and measurements and signature intelligence. Combined and analysed correctly, this mosaic of information more often than not results in successful operations. However, the technical affluence of the US has often led to an infatuation with technological methods of intelligence gathering at the expense of on-the-ground research.
CIA case history clearly demonstrates that when decisions are made based solely using technical data, incorrect human intelligence, or without human intelligence at all, major errors and failures have occurred.
Operation Zapata, known today as The Bay of Pigs, was an intelligence failure in which the CIA trained exiles to overthrow Fidel Castro’s regime. The operation was a total failure, largely because of inadequate preparations, insufficient political backing, faulty assumptions about what the Cuban population thought of the Castro regime, and what it might do in the wake of the invasion. A former case officer asserted that it was a lack of human intelligence on the ground in Cuba which led to the failure of the Bay of Pigs and resulted in global tension and Kennedy’s greatest fiasco. Moreover, the human intelligence that had been collected by British intelligence in Cuba, that was made available to the CIA, indicated that the Cuban people were predominantly behind Castro, and that there was no likelihood of mass defections or insurrections that the US had anticipated.
The intelligence failures of the United States to fully utilize human resources would continue with the 1979 Iranian revolution. The intelligence problem here can be attributed to the US’s inability to perceive Iranian discontent with the Shah. This could have only been detected by on-the-ground intelligence gathering. This was then rendered a failure since it took no cognisance of primary data collection. The failure to anticipate the coup can be attributed to limits placed on collection by policy makers. Intelligence officers were prohibited to make contact with citizens in the souks (markets and bazaars) who were opposed to the Shah. This would have been considered offensive to the Shah and the Shah’s regime. Instead, U.S. intelligence were constrained to rely on the shah’s secret police, Savak, which had an institutional interest in denying that any opposition existed.
Shortly after the Bay of Pigs, the US faced yet another challenge in the Cuban Missile Crisis which resulted in success not a failure, solely because of the use of primary human intelligence. The Cuban Missile Crisis occurred between the US and the Soviet Union during October 1965, over the placement of Soviet missiles in Cuba. Reconnaissance flights over Cuba discovered the movement of the missiles utilizing satellite imagery which they deemed capable of striking the United states which was subsequently corroborated from intelligence received from a Cuban refugee that had seen Russian missiles on a truck in Cuba. Although the world seemed to be on the brink of nuclear annihilation, the US employed human intelligence sources which proved essential and critical to the decisions made by policy makers. Oleg Penkovsky was a colonel in Soviet military intelligence who provided invaluable intelligence to the US. The information Penkovsky provided allowed the Kennedy administration to know the amount of time the Soviet missiles took to assemble and become functional. This allowed Kennedy to pursue a diplomatic option, which resulted in Russia removing the missiles from Cuba in exchange for concessions from the US. The human intelligence provided by Penkovsky had averted a disaster and saved the world from nuclear destruction. Had the timely, first-hand account of the Soviet Union’s capabilities not been available, Kennedy would have been forced to act on the existing intelligence based upon images of missiles capable of hitting the US mainland which had the potential to result in disaster.
When we examine key US intelligence successes and failures of the 20th Century, the emerging pattern clearly confirms that no single or unique form of intelligence gathering ought to be considered in isolation. Human intelligence and insight should never be overlooked since it has the capacity to validate or invalidate other information sources and even introduce new learnings and new information!
Similarly, in the world of investment management, there is no panacea, no single form of data which can consistently deliver alpha – be it fundamental, technological or economic – or even a combination of all three. Fund Managers traditionally rely on a mosaic of inputs which are analysed collectively to facilitate a better understanding of the investment merits and risk-return profiles of any particular asset.
For Investors, there are valuable lessons to be learned retrospectively from the history of US Intelligence operations. Fund managers would be wise to pay close attention to human intelligence gathering and to ensure that it is incorporated into, and forms an intrinsic part of their collective data base. In doing so and by combining the human intelligence element through primary research, Investors can better manage risk and optimise the potential for success.
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” George Santayana


Céline Dion “COURAGE WORLD TOUR”
FIRST MONTHS OF THE EUROPEAN TOUR POSTPONED
Due to the precautionary measures that are being activated for the purpose of preventing the spread of corona virus (COVID-19), the first few months of the European part of the tour, including the concert in Zagreb Arena on June 5th, have been postponed. Zagreb concert is a part of the world tour which began on September 18th 2019 in Quebec. 28 sold out concerts in 19 cities have been postponed. We are in the process of negotiating with the artist management and the Arena Zagreb regarding the new date which will be announced soon.
Already purchased ticket will be valid for the new date. For any additional information that will be released soon, follow the site where you purchased your tickets.


Here’s what’s new in Social Media this week:
So you think it’s hard to fit your thoughts into 140 characters? How about 117? Twitter has recently revamped its t.co link wrapper, which will extend the length of wrapped links from 20 to 22 characters – meaning that your commentary on the link will have to be shortened.
Now for what you’re really wondering – how will this change affect your Twitter presence? Probably not very much. Two characters may seem like a lot, but after all it’s only for Tweets that include links. Plus, this is only for those who use Twitter’s t.co shortener. Other link shortening sites like Bit.ly.com seem, at least for now, unaffected.
The Future of Social Media
By now you have probably seen the instantaneously-viral video for the new Google Glass. Now, you may think that this is science fiction – it certainly seems that way. Glasses that take pictures and video, with tiny eye-screens that display anything from Google searches to map directions? That’s definitely something out of Star Trek.
While it may seem far-fetched, there are many ways that the Google Glass could potentially put the “social” back in social media. The Glass is shown to have a built-in function that allows users to video-chat with groups of friends who will be able to see what the user himself is seeing. It also has a built-in translation feature, meaning that you could potentially have a conversation face-to-face, in real time, with someone who speaks a different language. Will this change the way that humans interact? Is it making us more or less of a cyborg? Tell us what you think in the comments below.
P.S. If you have $1,500 handy and just can’t wait for these gadgets to go on the market, Google is now accepting applications for Beta Testers, or, as they call them, “Glass Explorers.”
Social Media Week
You may not have known this, but social media has its very own week. Since its inception in 2009, Social Media Week has grown to become a bi-annual conference with events taking place worldwide. With conferences on topics ranging from the importance of social media in charity work to “How to be funny in 140 characters or less,” there’s definitely something for everyone.


The UK launched a 4-day work week pilot program on 6 June 2022, to run for six months. Participating businesses offer their employees two options, both of which include a reduction of hours without loss of pay:
There has been an increasing push for the implementation of a four-day work week. The proponents of this policy argue that it would lead to increased productivity and less stress. Critics, however, are concerned about its potential negative effects on the economy.
This system is already in place in countries such as Sweden and New Zealand, where it is considered a success.
Below we look at how a shortened working week could impact businesses, the effect on productivity and employee wellbeing, with statistics for each point.
How would a 4-day work week impact businesses? Key stats
The idea of a four-day work week is gaining traction as a way to reduce stress, increase productivity, and improve work-life balance. But would it benefit businesses?
Opponents of the shorter work week say that it is not fair for companies that already have shortened hours on Fridays or that are closed on Fridays altogether.
There could also be scheduling issues, since many businesses operate on a Monday to Friday schedule. 82% of businesses are hesitant to fully commit to a four-day work week, as they believe that it will have a negative impact on their availability to customers.
One potential benefit for businesses is that they would save on operating costs like electricity, water, and gas. They would also save on wear and tear on their equipment, because employees would be working fewer hours.
Additionally, this could help businesses to recruit the best employees. Almost two-thirds (63%) of employers believe they would be more attractive to new employees with a four-day work week.
Employees like the idea of having three days off instead of two. Ladders found that 70% of its surveyed job candidates would prefer to work four days instead of five if they receive the same salary.
Would employees be more productive? Key stats
There is much talk about the 4-day work week as a way to improve employee productivity. Some people believe that if employees had fewer days at work, they would be more productive.
Others believe that it would just mean that employees would be working longer hours each day. There is no definitive answer, but there are some pros and cons to consider.
On the plus side, a 4-day work week could lead to less burnout and fatigue. A survey of over 1,00 US employees showed that 83% of respondents experiencing burnout believe that a shorter work week could help to alleviate this.
While critics argue that getting all the work done in four days can be difficult, Microsoft Japan reported a boost in productivity of 40%, after its four-day work week trial.
Would employees’ quality of life be better? Key stats
While some employers and employees are resistant to change, there are many reasons why a 4-day work week would be beneficial for everyone involved.
Employees would have more time for family, personal interests, and other activities outside of work. Working fewer hours would result in less stress and improved mental health.
Without the pressure of working long hours and commuting five days a week, employees will be more relaxed, and as a result, more able to think creatively.
Another benefit of this change in our work schedules is cleaner air. As employees spend less time commuting, this would lead to less pollution and reduced traffic congestion.
A study conducted by Platform London found that moving to a four-day work week by 2025 would reduce the UK's emissions by 127 million tons, a decrease of more than 20%.
After implementing a 4-day work week, Perpetual Guardian reported a decline in work-related stress from 45% to 38% and an increase in employees' commitment to their employer from 68% to 88%.
It seems that in many cases, a 4-day work week would lead to happier employees and a more efficient workplace. But it would ultimately depend on the company and the employees' preferences.


LOS ANGELES — In a small meeting room in the Villa Flores senior housing development downtown, a group of 9-year-old girls are planning their next project. They look at maps and plot their routes for what will serve as Girl Scouts Troop 16155’s hiking challenge. But there are no dirt trails, rocky hillsides or campgrounds on their route. Just concrete streets, crossings and restaurants.
This is a distinctly urban hike — a fitting project for a Girl Scouts troop that is based in downtown Los Angeles and has attracted mostly Latinas from East L.A., downtown and south of downtown. Only about a fourth of the 58 girls who have joined since the troop was formed in June live above the poverty line.
It’s a new demographic reality that Girl Scouts of the USA is confronting — and embracing — in the face of declining membership. The shift is significant for the century-old organization that is more often associated with white-dominated suburbia, van pools and cookie sales in strip malls.


122 acres of development land in Treasure Beach, less than 3 minutes away from the beach. This lot is the largest remaining piece of land in the upper Treasure Beach community, making it prime real estate for residential, commercial, or mixed use development. There are exciting times ahead for Treasure Beach and St. Elizabeth with several government initiatives gaining momentum, namely the proposed US$ 200 million Pedro Plains Irrigation Scheme which Prime Minister Andrew Holness has described as a 'national strategic project'. This could be a game changer for St. Elizabeth and breathe new life into the Parish, bringing with it further investment in infrastructure, tourism, and housing. Another exciting project which is set to change the landscape of St. Elizabeth is the improvement of The Lionel Densham Aerodrome, making St. Elizabeth more accessible for locals and tourist alike.


Foto: Guardia di Finanza
On Friday evening, the Italian authorities received a tip from Croatia that a rubber speedboat was heading towards the Italian coast near the city of Pescara. Guardia di Finanza helicopter and boat (both taking part in the Frontex Operation Themis) were soon on their way to intercept the suspected drug smugglers. After giving chase, the Italian boat intercepted the speedboat carrying 1.7 tonnes of drugs wrapped clear plastic packages. The authorities arrested two suspected drug smugglers.


Nepal Agritech International Expo 2023
Agriculture sector engages around 66% of the total population in Nepal. It contributes one-third of the nation’s GDP with significant contribution to national economy. It creates a diverse array of jobs and employment from farming to small-scale enterprises. Nepal is vulnerable to food insecurity and recurring natural disasters like floods, drought, landslides, earthquake, diseases and pest outbreaks. The agriculture sector in the country is still dominated by subsistence farming resulting in low productivity and production of agricultural commodities.
Media Space and Futurex Trade & Events is organizing its 5th edition of Nepal Agritech International Expo 2023 From 10 – 12 February, 2023 at Chitwan Expo Center, Bharatpur, Nepal. The aim to create a platform to showcase and introduce the best and latest Agri inputs, products, services and technologies that would drive the agriculture of the future. It would also serve as a platform to convene some of the best minds from across the globe in the space of agriculture along with key representatives from government, industry, academia and the farming community to discuss, deliberate, identify priorities and propose an agenda for the growth of the agriculture sector in the country.
Why to Exhibit in Nepal Agritech 2023
- Gain fast and cost-effective access to India’s massive agriculture and agro-food market
- Showcase your full range of products and services in the India’s largest Agriculture and Animal and Hortitech Show
- Network with the most important key decision makers from across the region
- Build valuable networks in India and expand your business
- Keep up to date with competitors and industry developments
- Generate valuable sales and maximize your return on investment


From July 31st through August 1st 2016, our Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino team hosted the casino’s 85th Anniversary Party. Nevada locals, travelers, truck drivers and city officials enjoyed our great specials, cake & champagne, hor d’oeuvres, cash giveaways, prize giveaways and a Ribbon Cutting ceremony.
City of Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen, Councilwoman Gerri Schroder and Councilwoman Debra March presented Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino Owner, Joe DeSimone Jr., a proclamation certificate, making August 1st Railroad Pass Day in the City of Henderson.
We were also honored and thrilled to have two ex-owners, Pat and Robert Deike, at our Anniversary Party. They owned the casino from 1971-1976.
Special thanks to Mayor Andy Hafen, Mayor Rod Woodbury, Henderson Chamber of Commerce board members, Congressman Crescent Hardy, Councilwoman Gerri Schroder, Councilwoman Debra March, Boulder City officials, Harry Reid Representative and Joe Heck Representative for attending our event.


News and Media
“Digital Silk Way” project comes into international spotlight
The “Digital Silk Way” project, a telecommunications corridor to connect Europe and Asia via Azerbaijan, has attracted international interest at the “Dubai Expo” worldwide exhibition and “Capacity Middle East 2022” global event.
The “Digital Silk Way — Connectivity Beyond Borders” event at the Azerbaijan Pavilion at Dubai Expo highlighted cooperation directions bringing together representatives of Transtelecom, Turk Telekom International, Telecom Italia Sparkle, Telecom Malaysia, Gulf Bridge International — Telecom Qatar, OneWeb, Telegraph 42 Management Gmbh, Fastweb, NTT, and other influential international companies.
In addition, international partners showed great interest in the project during the “Capacity Middle East 2022” telecommunications event in Dubai. Negotiations were held with Google, Cienna, Lumen, Neterra, China Telecom Global, China Mobile International, Vodafone Carrier Services, Turkcell Superonline, Vodafone Turkey, Batelco, STC, and other major international companies. Models of cooperation on the project have been agreed upon with various telecommunications operators and suppliers, and Memorandums of Understanding are expected to be signed.
The “Digital Silk Way” project aims to create a telecommunications corridor connecting Europe and Asia via Azerbaijan and making significant contribution to the development of digitalization and connectivity in the wider region, including Caucasus, Central and South Asia. The project will contribute to the development of information technologies and digital ecosystem in Azerbaijan and the country’s transformation into a digital hub of the region.
The project initiated by NEQSOL Holding and implemented by AzerTelecom was selected as one of the five best strategic infrastructure projects in Asia at the Global Strategic Infrastructure Leadership Forum in 2020 in the United States.
NEQSOL Holding is a diversified group of companies operating in eight countries across the energy, telecommunications, hi-tech, and construction industries. AzerTelecom, part of NEQSOL Holding, is Azerbaijan’s leading wholesale telecommunications operator connecting Azerbaijan with the global Internet network.


The City’s contractor, Kerex Engineering, completed slip lining of a damaged storm drain on Pleasant Hill Road near Jemco Court. The existing 18” diameter corrugated metal pipe (CMP) was missing the bottom section of pipe due to rust. EBMUD crews discovered this condition while installing a new water line on Pleasant Hill Road. The contractor pulled a new 12” diameter high-density-polyethylene (HDPE) pipe through the host pipe. This newly lined pipe will not leak and will safely convey storm water across Pleasant Hill Road. Contact Deirdre Castillo, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer, firstname.lastname@example.org for additional information.


The pro-life movement has an important job to do!
Currently, the U.S. Senate is divided 50-50, with pro-abortion Vice President Kamala Harris as the tiebreaker. On November 8, 2022, there will be 14 Democrat and 21 Republican Senate seats on the ballot across the nation. If Democrats increase their number, they will change the filibuster rules, alter the makeup of the Supreme Court by increasing the number of justices, and ultimately undo pro-life successes like the Dobbs ruling.
The Democrats’ extreme and constitutionally dubious abortion legislation, deceptively titled the Women’s Health Protection Act, would pass both houses of Congress. It should really be called the ”Abortion Without Limits Until Birth Act” because it would enshrine abortion in federal law and policies, and it would tear down hundreds of pro-life protections on the state level including parental involvement laws and women’s right to know laws.
The abortion industry is a formidable foe. They hide behind pretty words like “choice,” “freedom,” and “health care.” Even “Planned Parenthood,” the name of the nation’s largest chain of abortion clinics, is a misnomer. But here are the facts: The abortion industry does not truly care about health, safety, or the future. They are driven by profit. They ignore pain, suffering, abandonment, and abuse, and they make billions of dollars every year doing it. To keep the money flowing, the abortion industry invests heavily in lobbyists, litigation, media, marketing, and political activities.
The pro-life movement achieved a great victory in the Dobbs case. But we cannot get complacent. Pro-life laws currently on the books are at stake in the midterm elections, and vulnerable women and babies are the ones who will pay the price if we do not take a stand. Let’s look at some of the upcoming competitive Senate races:
Pro-life Senator Richard Burr (R) is retiring, and North Carolina remains one of the most highly contested and most expensive battlegrounds. We need to keep this seat in pro-life hands. NRL-endorsed Congressman Ted Budd and pro-abortion former state Supreme Court Justice Cheri Beasley – an EMILY’s List candidate – are vying for the open seat. A WRAL-TV poll found a dead-heat race between Budd and Beasley, with Beasley leading 44% to 40%, while a more recent Civitas poll has Budd ahead, 45% to 40%. Many North Carolinians are still undecided.
In Georgia, pro-abortion Senator Raphael Warnock (D) is seeking a full term in 2022. Warnock has voted for taxpayer funding of abortion and against legislation to protect unborn babies at 20 weeks when they can feel pain. NRL-endorsed businessman and football legend Herschel Walker is challenging Warnock in a race considered a tossup.


Here’s a quick update on what’s been happening with the printer color management project for Krita.
Since last week, much of the work was focused in providing a “communication” link between the individual print dialog settings and the libCmpx Selector module. I have just pushed a major commit today for the library that should tightly bridge the two together, allowing Oyranos (housed inside libCmpx Selector) to properly read these settings and process an appropriate ICC profile. With a little more testing and fine-tuning in the module, half of libCmpx will be ready for integration with Krita.
The next few weeks will focus on the second half of the library, which is the PDF spool rendering module (libCmpx Renderer). Work has already started this week in creating a print preview mechanism in the Renderer module, where Ghostscript will create a color-managed, PNG preview of the PDF spool file.


RED-Rochester was awarded the Overall Project of the Year award at Emerson’s Power and Water Solutions User’s Group Conference in Pittsburgh, PA. This conference is attended by many of the largest electric, water, and wastewater utilities in the country.
Red-Rochester received the award for its Refrigeration/Water Control System Upgrade Project. This project upgraded the control systems in twelve buildings across Eastman Business Park and RED-Rochester’s Lake Ontario Water Treatment plant.
Receiving the award from Bob Yeager, President of Emerson’s Power and Waters Solutions group were Kevin Hann, Ben Akin, Dave Dills, Dave Willson, and Mark Wahl


ICU Medical, Inc. to Present at the 29th Annual ROTH Conference
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., March 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ICU Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq:ICUI), a leader in the development, manufacture and sale of innovative medical devices used in infusion therapy, oncology and critical care applications, today announced that Company management will present at the 29th Annual ROTH Conference, held on March 12-15, 2017 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Laguna Niguel, CA.
ICU Medical's presentation will take place on Monday, March 13 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time.
The presentation will be webcast live and can be accessed by going to the Company's website at http://www.icumed.com, clicking on the Investors tab and clicking on the Event Calendar tab. The webcast will also be available by replay.
About ICU Medical, Inc.
ICU Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq:ICUI) is one of the world's leading pure-play infusion therapy companies with global operations and a wide-ranging product portfolio that includes IV solutions, IV smart pumps, dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needlefree connectors, along with pain management and safety software technology designed to help meet clinical, safety and workflow goals. In addition, the company manufactures automated pharmacy IV compounding systems with workflow technology, closed systems transfer devices for hazardous IV drugs, and cardiac monitoring systems to optimize patient fluid levels. ICU Medical is headquartered in San Clemente, California. On February 3, 2017, ICU Medical completed the acquisition of the Hospira Infusion Systems business from Pfizer. More information about ICU Medical, Inc. can be found at www.icumed.com.
Contact: ICU Medical, Inc. Scott Lamb, Chief Financial Officer (949) 366-2183 ICR, Inc. John Mills, Partner (646) 277-1254


The post office RIP Malcolm Dome, Veteran Music Journalist Who Coined “Thrash Metal” Dies at 66 appeared first on Result.
Malcolm Dome, a longtime music journalist who covered primarily metal and hard rock, has died aged 66. The veteran writer is credited with coining the term “thrash metal” in an article on Anthrax in 1984.
The British journalist made his debut in the 1970s, writing for Recording mirror and Metal fury magazines, before landing with Kerrang! when it was launched in 1981. His death was reported by the site Stronger, which includes magazines Program, Classic rock, and Metal hammer, to which Dome contributed during his long career as a journalist.
In 1981, Dome published a book titled Metallica Encyclopedia, which may have inspired the name of the legendary metal band. More directly, he referred to Anthrax’s music as “thrash metal” while writing about the band’s song “Metal Thrashing Mad” in an article for Kerrang! magazine. Of course, that term would describe Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and countless other bands.
Dome was also the editor of Metal forces magazine and a major contributor to Total Rock Radio. In addition, he has written or co-authored several books on rock, including those focusing on AC / DC, Metallica and Led Zeppelin. A selection of his works can be found at his author’s page on Amazon.
His impact on music journalism is evident in the tributes that have poured in since news of his death first broke. Iron Maiden tweeted: “We are all very saddened and shocked to learn of the passing of our friend Malcolm Dome. He was fearless, fearless, passionate and outspoken as a journalist and lately as a broadcaster and we respected him tremendously. “
Phil Campbell of Motörhead added: “I am so sorry that Malcolm Dome has left us. He was a champion of great rock music and a supporter of Motörhead until [my own band] Phil Campbell and the bastard sons. RIP Malcolm.
Frank Turner wrote: “Totally devastated to learn of the passing of Malcolm Dome, far too soon. He was a Million Dead supporter from the start, always a friendly, charming and kind face, incredibly knowledgeable and a legendary journalist. A sad day for music.
We here at Heavy consequence thank Malcolm Dome for helping to pave the way for metal and hard rock journalism. Our condolences go out to his family and friends during this difficult time. To learn more about his career, see a tribute to the Kerrang! website.
See Dome discussing the differences between the breakup bands in the US and UK in the video clip below, followed by a handful of tributes on Twitter.


Nick Saban, the University of Alabama’s head football coach, said that running back Bo Scarbrough has been suspended from playing four games this season. He was speaking after team’s first fall practice of the year.
According to an al.com report, Scarbrough is currently under treatment for an injury he obtained at spring practice and is not likely to be fit enough to play at the beginning of the season.
The 247Sports Composite, a sports ranking and news site, has rated Scarbrough as the No. 16 Overall Player and No. 2 Athlete in the Class of 2014.
Since Scarbrough definitely cannot play four games and maybe more because of his knee injury, Alabama’s Crimson Tide may select five-star running back Damien Harris to take his place. The 247Sports Composite had rated this player as America’s top running back.
This makes one wonder if Scarbrough has any future with the Crimson Tide. He is still eligible, but his injury and four-game suspension may be doing more damage to this football career than he thinks. If Harris turns out to be a great player, Scarbrough will not have many chances left this season.
This would result in two unproductive years in Tuscaloosa for Scarbrough as he watches a younger football player get ahead of him.
Needless to say, it is too early to make such a prediction. One can only hope that Scarbrough will be fit enough to start playing when his four-game suspension comes to an end and that he will be able to contribute a lot to his team.