We were so honored, along with Poppy Talk, Studio DIY and Jenny Cookies to throw the Ultimate Halloween Party on Pinterest, hosted by Savers Thrift Shop!! So.Much.Inspiration!!
Savers is a great place to find unique looks for Halloween costumes and decor! AND all for less, which I'm all about! I scoured our local Savers to create a beautiful Halloween table escape and found the most charming, vintage, one-of-a-kind pieces! It was so much fun and even more so that everything I was picking up was totally affordable, Savers is a family of thrift stores that includes Savers, Value Village, Village des Valeurs and Unique Thrift, boasting over 330 locations throughout the US, Canada and Australia. During Halloween, stores stock their shelves with new packaged costumes, makeup, wigs, accessories and home decor – perfect to combine with the secondhand clothing and accessories. It's absolutely your one-stop shop for Halloween. Go to the store locators at www.valuevillage.com or www.savers.com to find a thrift store near you.
I went shopping with an overall idea of what I wanted to create, but I didn't have a color scheme in mind. As soon as my eye landed on the most gorgeous royal blue goblets, I KNEW they would be stunning for Halloween!! Like a black cat, in that dark blue sky look… it all came together in the aisle, haha! I then searched high and low (literally on the shelves!!) for vintage glassware, punch bowls, vases, fabrics, vintage glass decanters and any other royal blue items that I could incorporate. As you can see, I ended up finding so many treasures!
Since Savers has new and secondhand Halloween decorations and costumes, I picked out a few masks, capes, festive jewelry and other brand new items to use as well. I was super impressed with their selection! The fun part was putting it all together for a festive, royal blue Halloween tablescape. We created two delicious and spooky cocktails and had plenty of royal blue candy placed out!
I had Erin make a charming floral arrangement, in the blue vase I found at Savers, and we used peacock feathers to go with the blue theme. We also used the feathers to garnish the cocktails too, which added so much charm! Oh and rock candy makes a great garnish too!
For the apple cider punch, we made an ice ring using sliced apples, blueberries, and cinnamon sticks. I LOVE the way ice rings look in punches! To me, they're a MUST!
We also used dry ice to add a little spookiness to the drinks and decanters! AND please check out the recipes for our Spiked Sparkling Apple Cider Punch and Royal Blue Cocktail! They're fantastic! This was such a fun party to pull together and I was so happy I found amazing treasures atSavers!!
Now go check out what the other bloggers created for the Halloween party!! See Poppy Talk's Ultimate Halloween Party 3 Ways, Studio DIY's adorable Gumball Machine Costume and Jenny's Ultimate Halloween Treat Table!!! Happy HALLOWEEN!!
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AL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES: YANKEES v MARINERS
Joe Torre
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Workout Day
Q. From the time your team was down 0-2 to the A's to where they are today, up 2-0, have you seen any noticeable change in demeanor or personality?
JOE TORRE: Well, I think you acquire that confidence. It was a week ago today, we were down 0-2 and walking around the streets of San Francisco. We had had a meeting the day before, and really, talked in terms of winning one game. Just to sort of get the good feeling back. Oh, definitely, right now, there's a lot more animation, taking nothing for granted. Just very confident, and that's what winning streaks do for people. But last week, you know, we were down, but I just noticed that there was -- there was still a feeling that we still had some work to do. Nobody was thinking about what they were going to do this week. They still had planned on being pushed out of this thing and they were not going to let it happen without a fight.
Q. Do you think what you guys did against Oakland, coming back from 0-2 helps guard against overconfidence?
JOE TORRE: No question. I think just over the past five years, whatever it is that we've been in this position before, and we have been able to take the same mentality out there, I think that's the most important thing. It doesn't guarantee you're going to win. I've said that one hundred times. The only thing you don't want to do is assume you're going to win because you have a lead. The recent history, we were down two games in a five-game series, and all of a sudden here we are. So there are a lot of reminders, and plus, the history of what we've done to get to four World Series, there's just something about when you're on a streak, let's milk it for all we can get. Hopefully, again, it's going to be -- the tone is going to be set by the pitching, and hopefully we can do that again tomorrow.
Q. You've been back and forth across the country a few times. How is the team holding up and how does that affect you as a manager, does that affect the moves you might make?
JOE TORRE: Not really. You just assume that everybody is tired. The only reason we know that we're going west to east is because we don't get meal money. (Laughter.) When we see our traveling secretary come around, we know it's meal money and we know we're going west. But, no, it doesn't affect anything I do. Because tired or not tired, hurt or not hurt, everybody has their hands raised right now and is going to play. You know, it was an easy call, for Lou, too, not to have any workout day because this is tough going back and forth across the country. We are tired, but I'm sure we are not as tired as we would be if we were down in the series.
Q. As a fellow manager who has been in the situation that the Mariners are now in, what sense of appreciation do you have for what Lou said after the game last night?
JOE TORRE: No question. He's trying to rally his troops and they are a very good team. To me, and I told Lou this before Game 1, I said, "You didn't have to prove yourself to anybody after how you played Game 4 against Colon." I mean, that was huge for them to win in Cleveland Game 4, especially after getting wiped out in Game 3. So there's a lot of baseball left here. They are a very good team. They won 116 games; that was no fluke. They have a tough team. That kid pitched a hell of a game last night, Garcia he got a pitch inside to Brosius. He was able to turn on it, and he had not had a hit and all of a sudden we have two runs across the plate. So very small things turn games, and they are not about to go away. They have too much to prove and too many positive things to go on. But I understand where Lou is coming from. He made that statement because that's the way he's rallied his troops before and that's his job, basically.
Q. Looking back at your experience three years ago, when you win 114, 116, is it more of a plus because of the confidence you gain or more of a burden because of the expectations it creates?
JOE TORRE: Well, it's a double-edged sword, there's no question. When we won 114 games, all of a sudden you go into the post-season and you realize everybody is 0-0. You have confidence from all of the games you won, but still, there are a lot of people expecting -- and yourself, included, expecting big things. So, yeah, it puts extra pressure on you. But to come into the post-season and try to pretend there's no pressure, that's nonsense. It's something that you have to deal with. They have not played badly. We have just been -- we have had extraordinary pitching the first two games. So it's not like we are, you know, man-handling anybody. But there is a lot of pressure. It was on us in '98, anyway. In fact, I had a meeting in the Division Series. We are up two games to none and in the middle of that series in Texas, I called four or five of my players down behind the dugout and said, "Guys, we are up 2-0." Not down 2-0 because I felt so much tension in that dugout, but I think I lot of it was we felt that we had to win.
Q. Can you imagine that that's what they are thinking; that unless they get to the World Series that it means nothing and there is that pressure of thinking that way?
JOE TORRE: We felt the same way, that not too many people would pay attention to our record unless we went to the World Series. They -- when you start in spring training and you win the division and you get through the first series, I mean, the World Series is where you want to get to. I'm not sure they would be any more determined if they barely got to the post-season. You know, getting to this round, getting to the World Series, that's what it's all about. But for sure, they have won so often this year that they expect to win when they go on the field. And there is sort of a -- there's a lot of self-motivation going on there.
Q. How do you assess El Duque's pitching since he came back from surgery?
JOE TORRE: El Duque, for me, when we were on the bubble with him on Sunday in Tampa and he pitched four very effective innings, I liked the way he did it. I know, again, people have some question, about, it was Tampa but that has nothing to do with it. We were concerned about his physical well being at that time and he was challenging people, being able to get in on the hands of hitters. I was pleased. Again, when we went to Oakland and he pitched in Game 4, he pitched very well there. There was an inning where he -- again, I don't want to say reminded me of when he was tentative when we took him out of the game. No, it was nothing like that. What it was was he was trying to be careful with everybody. I thought he had real good command. And he didn't want to come out of that game. He had thrown 110 or 111 pitches and that was enough since I had a bullpen to go to. If I did not have a rested bullpen at that point in time I probably would have left him in the game. I feel pretty good about him. He's been a good post-season guy for us, and he seems to be physically in good shape right now.
Q. How do you assess his behavior? He seems to be a different kind of person, sometimes a little strange at times, the way he acts; even you seem befuddled by his behavior?
JOE TORRE: I don't understand the behavior thing. Are you talking about when he came out of the game?
Q. When you asked him what's wrong --
JOE TORRE: You know, I'm not sure he knew what was wrong. The only thing he knew; it wasn't right. He could not pinpoint a spot. He could not point to a place where it hurt. It was just that he -- it didn't feel good. It didn't feel good. It didn't feel right. It didn't feel strong. And he gets frustrated by it. It's not that he, you know, doesn't have that ability to go through something like that. I know he does, because once the MRI showed that you can't be injured -- now, there's a difference in pitching if something hurts and you know that you can't do injury to yourself. Then it's okay. But there's a question, especially with someone who has never had any problems physically, and then all of the sudden, something crops up, then you are worried about your career coming to an end. Pettitte, that year he had in '96 had the problem with the elbow and I talked to Bob Gibson and I said where did he have it; right here? Yeah, he's going to have that for a long time, but Andy did not know that at the time because he had never experienced anything like that. And Andy, you can see what kind of a pitcher he is, but he had some hesitancy to him because he was afraid for his career. El Duque, it's not the easiest thing in the world to try to communicate totally with someone through an interpreter, that's for sure. But I'm very comfortable with what he has given us. Again, I don't try to have everybody conform to what everybody thinks they want people to be like. I think you have to allow individuals to be who they are and at times, we've had trouble communicating, but for the most part when I've given him the ball, we've had a good result as far as his effort.
Q. Going back to what you said about Lou, you can understand what he's trying to do, rally his troops -- will that have an effect on you?
JOE TORRE: I don't think so. Like I said about Lou's team being self-motivated, I think we are too. We try not to allow outside forces to interfere with what we need to do. I know there was talk last year when Eric Chavez said something before Game 5. A lot of the guys looked up and just sort of giggled and again, didn't want us to win any more but just understood that the kid was saying something because he was excited and not trying to motivate us or diss us in any way. I think everybody knows Lou. Lou has been around a long time. He's a very animated individual. He's got a lot of passion. And he, you know, he believes in his team. He believes in his team. I'm sure -- like I was not dumbfounded that's a little strong, but they were down 2-0 against Oakland, I'm sure that he's surprised that he's down 2-0 to us because of his team and what they have done all year and what they are still capable of doing.
Q. Have you given any more thoughts about whether you will play O'Neill and Justice tomorrow?
JOE TORRE: I've given it a lot of thought and I'm still going to think about it. I may have an idea in my mind but I can't tell you, only because the players don't know. But I don't think, and I have said this before, I don't think it's just a strict platoon like we had against the Oakland staff because I think Moyer is a little bit different pitcher than a Zito and a Mulder. Moyer is a finesse guy. They are more in the power line type. I'm still working on that. I'm still thinking about it. But it's not a -- like it was against Oakland where the right-hander is going to play and the left-hander is going to play.
Q. Could you contrast the mentality of a team that is trying to accomplish something for the first time versus a team that's doing it for the second or third or fourth time?
JOE TORRE: Well, we've done it before. I think experience. I think a lot of experience. But Seattle has been there before, under Lou. They have been in the post-season many times. Except for a play here or a play there, they have represented themselves very well. You know, I guess if you look at a club like Houston who has come to the post-season and really has trouble getting on track, I mean that's a different story. Maybe the post-season does have a mental influence on that or psychological influence, I should say. But the games that Lou has managed for Seattle, even though they have not been to the World Series, and, sure, that puts a little extra pressure, but, of course, it gives you a little extra motivation, too. And they have a lot of veterans over there; it's not like they have kids. But the one thing about our team that I think helps us is the fact that we have been there, and we -- you know we sort of know what it's like. We know what it's like. Does that give us an advantage? I hope so. I hope so. But again, we weren't too confident a club, even though we knew we were better than them, we were down 0-2 in the first round, going out there, but I think the experience helped us to say, "Well, maybe next year, we'll be better."
Q. Can you speak just a little bit about Mariano, what it's like having a weapon like that in your bullpen, and the way that he does it seemingly so effortless, emotionless, his job?
JOE TORRE: There's emotion, trust me. People look at me, "Oh, you're so calm." They should be inside my stomach; that doesn't work. But Mariano, he's grown. When we first met each other, all of a sudden, he became our setup man for the seventh and eighth innings before Wetteland in '96. Then in '97, he had trouble adjusting to the closer role early on. There was a lot of hesitation on his part. He wasn't the pitcher he is now, for sure, he grew. When he gave up that home run to Alomar in '97, you have a choice of going one way or the other; you can have that haunt you for the rest of your career, or you grow from it. He certainly has grown from that, and it is reassuring, for us, and that's the most important thing. Having been on the other side of this, maybe not in the World Series, but during the season against a Bruce Sutter, you know how intimidating it is to beat a club by a certain inning. So he's rock solid for us, and we trust him. I think that's the highest compliment I could pay him.
Q. A lot of really good pitchers, like Randy Johnson comes to mind, have trouble in the post-season but El Duque is 9-1, what gives him so much success?
JOE TORRE: I think it's confidence. They are all good pitchers. Johnson, if I am not mistaken -- when Tom Seaver, doesn't win the big game because he lost the World Series game or whatever it was, it's ludicrous. It's like saying John Elway could not win a Super Bowl. But it's just one of those things. I mean, Randy Johnson has pitched well but one thing about El Duque, I mean, he's a good pitcher, and no question that when you don't have that monkey on your back, like Johnson has that huge gorilla off his back, because you have to keep answering the question, that's the toughest part. Sometimes we get caught up sometimes in stats, and it's just that the things you have to deal with. But, for sure, the memory of how he did in post-season play, if there is any hesitation on El Duque's part, he always has that reservoir to go to, and I think that's important.
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Dan Walker hits back at 'b****y obvious' local restrictions as confusion grows amid fines
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Dan Walker, 43, came under fire from a Twitter user after they branded his backing of a more defined definition of the term "stay local" during the UK's third lockdown, "b****y obvious". It comes after police have been handing out fines to walkers travelling outside of their supposed "local" area, which also saw Derbyshire police apologise to two female pedestrians and reverse their £200 fines.
It's a relevant question to ask
As it stands, the rule reads: "Exercise with your household (or support bubble) or one other person, this should be limited to once per day, and you should not travel outside your local area."
Taking to the social media site, Dan believed a little more explanation should be given to those who are unsure of how local they should be staying as Covid cases and deaths continue to rise daily.
"The definition to 'local' is important when police officers are saying they are 'hung out to dry' by a lack of clarity," he said, following a plea from police for more transparency.
"Police Chief from West Yorkshire says 'if it is desired that exercise is 'local' then clearly state what 'local' is'. Thanks for watching #BBCBreakfast."
Fans rushed to the comments section to share their views, with many believing 'local' means walking to and from your home.
But some recognised that those who live in the countryside may have to travel miles to their nearest shop, so for them their local area is a lot larger than that of others.
Someone else believed it was a choice people were making to travel further afield, and suggested they know they're pushing their luck.
"Dan this is ridiculous-people know which are their local shops? Yes. Their local schools? Yes. Their local curry house? Yes. Their local pubs? Yes.
"So they know what a local walk is as well then!!!!! It's not a Mastermind question. It's b****y obvious to everyone. @mrdanwalker."
Dan hit back, insisting that it wouldn't harm in the police having more clarity when there have been numerous debates on the issue.
"I agree with you but when a senior police officer is talking about 'woolly laws' and saying they want clarity from the government on the issue, it's a relevant question to ask…" he said.
"Particularly when compliance with restrictions is a big concern #BBCBreakfast."
The confusion also stemmed from claims that Prime Minister Boris Johnson was reportedly spotted cycling seven miles from his home.
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He was accused of hypocrisy by a Labour MP, after it was claimed Mr Johnson was seen at the Olympic Park in east London on Sunday afternoon, with a witness telling PA news agency: "When I realised the person looked like Boris I cycled past them to hear his voice and be sure it's him. It was definitely Boris."
A Downing Street spokesman declined to comment on the matter when asked about it at a Westminster briefing.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock responded to questions about whether people should be allowed to exercise seven miles from their home, to which he replied: "Yes, you can go and exercise in the park with one other person, but only one other person."
He also added: "It is OK to go for a walk with one other person around a park, but you should stay two metres apart from that other person.
"And, likewise, it is OK, if you went for a long walk and ended up seven miles away from home, that is OK.
"But, you should stay local, you should not go from one side of a country to another, potentially taking the virus with you."
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Last weekend the world rejoiced over the historic, long-awaited climate-change agreement reached at the Paris Climate Conference (COP21). While the cooperation of 190 countries around a singular issue, especially one as pressing as climate change, should be applauded, the COP21 pact is missing something major: the role of agriculture.
This year is on target to be the hottest in recorded history. Just in the past few months, we have watched El Nino, which is likely to be one of the strongest on record, create unpredictable and chaotic weather patterns, taking a tremendous toll on harvests and pushing millions into extreme poverty and emergency levels of food insecurity. Ethiopia is experiencing its worst drought in decades, with predictions of at least 15 million people requiring emergency food assistance by early 2016. As climate change continues to threaten global stability, it pressures the international community to enact creative solutions. One solution that hasn't received enough attention is increasing land rights for smallholder farmers, particularly for women in the developing world.
Agriculture accounts for 30 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, so climate-smart agricultural practices play a pivotal role in meeting COP21 agreements to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Over 90 percent of the world's farms are managed by smallholder farmers, making it imperative to uncover barriers that they face to adopting climate-smart agricultural technologies and practices. These farmers are typically from poor, rural areas, which are the world's most vulnerable to climate change's negative impacts and the least capable of coping with them. Building the resiliency and capacity of smallholders is an opportunity to meld climate adaptation and mitigation. Ensuring their land rights is one strategy to secure global stability in the wake of climate change.
There is widespread recognition that insecure land rights are one of the main causes of global poverty and food insecurity and, further, that women's land rights are fundamental to food security. Indeed, rural women produce 60 to 80 percent of food consumed in households in developing countries, yet comprise fewer than 20 percent of all smallholder landowners in the developing world and fewer than 5 percent in sub-Saharan Africa alone.
Gender inequality is one of the most debilitating barriers to agricultural productivity across the developing world; it affects entire supply chains from seed access to transport to marketing and research. Research shows that if women had equal access to basic services and rights, including land, markets, farming technologies, credit, and technical trainings, their yields would increase 20 to 30 percent, and an additional 150 million people annually could be fed. Women's land tenure rights affect all levels of food security; countries where women lack land ownership rights have an average of 60 percent more malnourished children.
Increasing recognition of women's land tenure in sustainable development and climate change mitigation has prompted many developing countries, including Ethiopia, Tanzania, and, most recently, Nepal, to adopt equal land and inheritance rights policies in their constitutions. Through ensuring proper land tenure for women, including rights to use, control, and transfer land and resources, communities can strengthen their overall food security, as well as build resilience critical to preventing the worst effects of climate change in the years to come.
Environmentally destructive agricultural practices, intensive and short term, increase with land insecurity and result in erosion and loss of soil nutrients. In contrast, smallholder farmers with land titles approach farming with a mid-to-long term business outlook, which incentivizes land conservation efforts. When a farmer is consistently threatened with the loss of her land, she is much less likely to invest in proper technologies and other necessities for practicing sustainable agriculture. Land rights enable smallholder farmers, especially women, to securely invest in sustainable agricultural production methods. Prompting purchases like improved inputs such as seeds and fertilizers, as well as investing in technologies like drip irrigation, raised beds, and greenhouses, land rights contribute to improved yields and better soil.
Influencing substantive policy change demands a holistic approach that unites formal top-down policies with bottom-up approaches. To do so means pressuring developing countries to enact land reform policies, while simultaneously supporting community-based projects that ensure the full weight of policies and gender equality are realized. Behavior change is critical; we can establish a strong foundation for sustainable climate-resilient development by prioritizing inclusive education and awareness campaigns that empower local communities and increase farmer access to information. Smallholder farmers will then be able to make investments to reduce carbon emissions when they are assured basic resources and assets. Land rights are a pathway out of poverty and a gateway to other rights.
Global conferences have a tendency to propose inspiring, yet unrealistic goals. In order to make the pact signed in Paris viable and valuable, the international community must not forget the role of agriculture, the importance of land rights, and the significance of gender equality. Otherwise, climate change's irrevocable impact will be even more powerful.
Kimberly Flowers is director of the Global Food Security Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C. Lisa Bauer is a research intern with the CSIS Global Food Security Project.


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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Buddy Cianci has been endorsed by the Providence Teachers Union as he tries for a third stint as mayor, after his first two ended with felony convictions.
The 1,900-member union's executive board threw its support to Cianci on Saturday over Democratic candidate Jorge Elorza. The union says Republican Daniel Harrop didn't seek its endorsement for mayor.
The union says the independent Cianci clearly understands the school district's needs.
Cianci previously was endorsed by city police and firefighters.
Cianci first won the office as a Republican in 1974 and later became an independent. He was forced out in 1984 after being convicted of assault. He won the mayor's job again in 1990, but was out in 2002 after being convicted of racketeering conspiracy. He served 4 years in prison.
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APEC water RO system is one of the most portable reverse osmosis systems in the market today. It is also very easy to install and does not require any special knowledge or expertise to effectively install the system. APEC is just ideal for students, retirement homes, restaurants, condominiums and apartments. It provides a pure drinking water with the capacity to filter up to 90 gallons a day. That should be more than enough even for a large family who consume lots of water on a daily basis. The water flow rate is equally one of the fastest. It has 60 psi rate, which will definitely fill any container in a breeze.
The water system is designed to remove about 99.9% of contaminants from water. These contaminants include chromium, lead, arsenic, toxic fluoride, odor, taste and chlorine. Most users have commended that the water from this system taste better than other forms of purified water.
The only downside with this product may be the high price compared to other products in the same category. However, this is expected considering its high level efficiency and state of the art filtration technology. What you pay for is always what you get. A higher price should bring higher product satisfaction. This is absolutely true in the case of APEC Premium water filter system.
This is one of the most efficient water purification systems in the industry. It is in fact, the cheapest of all products in this portable reverse osmosis system review. OPPM reverse osmosis maintains a very high user and customer rating on Amazon. If you are looking for a very affordable reverse osmosis system with the best features, they don't come better than the OPPM reverse osmosis system.
OPPM has standard filters, comes with a great looking faucet, has automatic shut-off valve, comes with water flood valve, is easy to install, can be used with well or chlorinated water, has high rejection RO membrane and purifies high amount of water (about 75 gallons) per day.
You may never find any other model of reverse osmosis system with so many features sold at this rate. Also, it is quite easy to place on the counter or anywhere you find suitable. One amazing thing about this system is a long list of contaminants and debris it can purify with accuracy.
This system removes 99.9% of contaminants and other substances like phosphate, chromium, barium, ammonium, manganese, bicarbonate, silver, nickel, sulphide, cyanide, silicate, nitrate, chloride, zinc, magnesium, iron, phosphate, calcium, mercury, arsenic, copper, lead, aluminum and sodium. In fact, the list of substances it can remove from water is almost endless. Some of these substances seem too small and practically nonexistent in a poor quality purification system. But the highest quality reverse osmosis systems will not spare any of these items that can cause some health problems in the body.
This is one of the best portable reverse osmosis systems in the market today. It is another high quality RO system with ground breaking technology. Although it is relatively new in the industry, its features and customer ratings suggest that the product is designed very well to even outperform some other products in the market.
Mikro Alpha has great features that compare it with the best reverse osmosis systems in the market. It provides exceptional water quality and ensures great tasting mineral water for better health. It also removes 98% of debris and other contaminants, has 5 year limited warranty and is very affordable compared to other similar products.
The RO membranes of this system can really stand the test of time. The membranes can last for more than 3 years on a constant use. This is far better than what is obtainable with membranes of other complementary products.
It comes with a garden hose adapter which makes it quite easy to use. Also, the system provides effective removal of different types of contaminants from your water, giving you safe drinking water at all times. Its 74 GPD membrane means that, you are guaranteed regular supply of clean water of up to 75 gallons each day. This should be enough for a large home.
The above RO systems have several stage purification processes to make your water 100% free of contaminants. This ensures that water passes through rigorous filtration process before they are finally transferred to the tank. They eliminate up to 99.9% of any contaminant that will make the water unsafe for use. The systems filter more water in a shorter time, which is suitable for medium and large families who need large reservation of clean water. Installation and maintenance of these systems is easy and simple. There is a video that guides you through the installation process, making it stress free and less tedious. If you are looking for the most ideal RO system, the portable reverse osmosis system reviews above have surely informed you well on the best options available in the market. Always settle for the best and you will be glad you did.


Airline tickets are budgeted rate there I saw months before the date of travel. When a correct vogue in question goes ahead and books these tickets and save millions of cash.
a passenger was rescued after falling 15 tales off a cruiseship balcony and in to the pitch black sea close to the Bahamas Tuesday night. Witnesses state she had been taking a selfie aboard the Norwegian Epic on rough water whenever she all of a sudden plunged more than.


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Ладлоу () — имя собственное; распространено в виде фамилий и топонимов.

Персоналии
  — американский учёный, профессор философии.
  (1821—1890) — американский политический деятель.
 Ладлоу, Фитц Хью (1836—1870) — американский журналист-наркоман.
  (1885—1972) — английский ботаник (ботаническое сокращение имени).

Топонимы
 Ладлоу — город в Шропшире, недалеко от границы Англии и Уэльса.
 См. также
 Бойня в Ладлоу
 Ладлоу-стрит (Манхэттен)

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The Qatari think tank FAIR makes a call to intellectuals and academics to contribute to the analysis of the causes and effects surrounding islamophobia, by studying the problems and recent events and by proposing new strategies through which develop the fight against islamophobia.
Among the main topics this conference intends to develop, we find: the roots and the multiple manifestations of islamophobia, the analysis of the current situation, the factors contributing to its generation, and the actors and means employed in the fight against islamophobia.
The due date for the presentation of papers is March 15, 2016.


Should America fight the Deep State?
Last night I watched, again, the movie, "The Bourne Ultimatum". You probably have seen one of these action packed spy movies. What struck me, as I watched, was the sophistication of the CIA capabilities to surveille someone. Now, I am cognisant of the fact, that it was only a movie, but certainly the makers of movies do their homework and research to create realism. If anywhere close to true, it depicted the ability to INSTANTLY capture a cell phone conversation. It showed how they could follow any person visually as they traveled through a city, and how they could capture any and all transactions any person conducted electronically…..It is absolutely stunning just what their capabilities are.
The recent revelations from the CIA methodology leaks proves, these types of capabilities not only exist, they are but the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Good or bad, it is what it is. I truly believe, whether its good or bad, really depends on people. Good people will do what is needed to catch the bad guys and keep America safe. Bad guys will use these abilities to gain and maintain power. They will use these tools for political purposes…..and that's what I believe is happening.
AG Loretta Lynch, just before leaving office, issued an order to allow the CIA and the NSA to share this raw data with 16 other agencies. Many are now asking why? Could it be to keep us safer by having the ability to collaborate? Could it be a way to insulate those that are leaking this information to the press? The former would be the idealistic and patriotic thing….but we know that the Obama administration and the Clinton machine has never displayed any such feelings. If it is the latter, then we have a very real problem. As I've written in many other blog posts, the CIA is running some sort of Deep State. It is my belief, that they think they know what needs to be done and are operating with the best interests of America in mind. They do not want change, and Trump will bring change.
In the plot of the movie, the CIA was running a clandestine program called Blackbriar. It trained and equipped assassins to kill people they deemed to be threats….even Americans. But as in all good plots, the heads of the program, went astray and broke a multitude of laws. They had no hatred of America, but they sincerely believed they should do anything necessary to safeguard America, but also to protect and hide what they were doing. I don't think it is a long stretch to believe this is what's going on. That said, there's another side to this….MONEY! These programs require money…and lots of it. And that money is coming from a multitude of sources. If you've read all my work below titled "INTO THE WEEDS" in sequence, you can connect the dots. The Clinton Machine is neck-deep in this Deep State. Them and others play along, but have other motives…..they want to get rich.
This week, a story came out about where the leaks were coming from. The story was by Catherine Herridge of FOX. She is their intelligence reporter. She said they are looking at "contractors". These are the hired mercenaries that do the grunt work in intelligence. She went on to report how the use of contractors has exploded in recent years. Snowden was a contractor. In my studies, several times I connected John Ashcroft of Constellis (formerly Blackwater) with the Clinton Machine and TENEO. Now, I am very close to these dots, and for me it is not much of a leap to suggest that Clinton, Ashcroft, Clapper, Comey, and so many others, are deeply connected to this Deep State.
Running the government, and taking care of the people, the economy, and all other domestic issues seem to be a side task to this deep state. All the drama we talk about every day is a distraction to this deep state. But don't be confused. This deep state is not trying to take over America…it is there to do whatever it takes to maintain the status quo in the world, and especially to maintain the status quo of who has power and who makes the decisions. However, it is not a homogenous group. The grunts doing the work and carrying out the orders are loyal Americans who truly believe they are doing right. Many of those giving the orders, think politically and selfishly, and use this apparatus for their own gain. The law makes absolutely, no difference, and has become irrelevant to this deep state. Like any organization with too much power, they have forgotten why we have laws and rules and a constitution.
So should we fight against this deep state and try to uncover and end it? Could it hurt America in the long run? Or should we just accept it? As I started with, it all comes down to people……whether they are good or bad. That said, there is a principle and an old saying that may answer the question: "Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." This is why we have the rule of law.
Author kgeorge152Posted on March 9, 2017 March 9, 2017 Categories corruption, government, politicsTags CIA, clapper, comey, deep state, NSA, shadow government, snowden2 Comments on What's Going On?


Kick start your Diwali work week with this film by HP for the festival.
Conceptualised by Autumn Worldwide, this film shows a young boy helping out a lady selling diyas by the road. He uses his HP printer to urge people in his neighbourhood to purchase diyas from the lady, which in-turn makes her Diwali 'happy'. The message HP looks to spread through this film is 'go local'.


To celebrate IWD we have had fun finding the best inspirational words of wisdom by famous women on money. These women are real heroes: the most successful and powerful ladies out there. So let's celebrate their accomplishments and learn from them.
We hope these quotes inspire you to share your own money story, to benefit the other amazing women around you. Talking like this creates connections and inspires action - transforming the way you can manage your own money.


The seemingly futile plight of Western Civilization can best be explained that the inhabitants of European heritage are vastly unaware of their own history and have adopted an apathetic attitude to their own survival self-interest. The horrors of the last century go unnoticed as the offspring's of the baby boom generation continue to experience life in a virtual world. The inadequacy of a government school education is evident, when the MTV culture is stripped away and the core foundations of deficient understanding are exposed. The rapid spread of a global police state relies upon the suppression of truth and factual reality.
"Given that the White House rightly criticized CISPA in 2013 for potentially facilitating the unnecessary transfer of personal information to the government or other private sector entities when sending cybersecurity threat data, we're concerned that the Administration proposal will unintentionally legitimize the approach taken by these dangerous bills," the Electronic Frontier Foundation said in a statement.
"CISPA 2015 would provide for an even cozier relationship between Silicon Valley and the US government at the detriment of civil liberties and privacy for everyone else," writer Rachael Tackett said on Tuesday.


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Vine Medical Group
Vine Medical Group Requires improvement
This practice is rated as Requires Improvement overall. (Previous rating May 2016 – Good)
The key questions at this inspection are rated as:
Are services safe? – Requires Improvement
Are services effective? – Requires Improvement
Are services caring? – Requires Improvement
Are services responsive? – Good
Are services well-led? - Good
We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection at Vine Medical Group on 14 and 15 November 2018 as part of our inspection programme.
At this inspection we found:
The practice had successfully undertaken and completed a second merger since their last inspection and were now a four-site practice.
The practice had clear systems to manage risk so that safety incidents were less likely to happen. When incidents did happen, the practice learned from them and improved their processes.
The practice routinely reviewed the effectiveness and appropriateness of the care it provided. It ensured that care and treatment was delivered according to evidence-based guidelines.
Staff involved and treated patients with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect; however, the practice's National GP patient survey results did not reflect this.
Patients reported the appointment system was easy to use and reported that they were able to access care when they needed it.
There was a clear management and leadership structure in place.
The practice created and implemented numerous innovations in their practice to improve patient outcomes and to support staff.
There was a strong focus on continuous learning and improvement at all levels of the organisation.
The areas where the provider must make improvement are:
Ensure persons employed in the provision of the regulated activity receive the appropriate support, training, professional development, supervision and appraisal necessary to enable them to carry out the duties.
Ensure specified information is available regarding each person employed.
The areas where the provider should make improvements are:
Review how high-risk medicines are monitored in line with national guidance.
Review how risk assessments for emergency medicine stocks are recorded.
Continue to improve the uptake for cervical screening to achieve the national target of 80%.
Review policies to ensure they reflect practice procedures appropriately.
Continue to review patient feedback with regards to access to appointments, contacting the practice via the telephone and overall patient experience received at the practice.
Professor Steve Field CBE FRCP FFPH FRCGP
Chief Inspector of General Practice
Please refer to the detailed report and the evidence tables for further information.
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We rated the practice as requires improvement for providing safe services.
The practice was rated as requires improvement for providing safe services because:
Staff had not consistently received safe-guarding training appropriate to their role.
Disclosure and Barring Service checks were not obtained for relevant staff members.
Safety systems and processes
The practice had systems to keep people safe and safeguarded from abuse but there were inconsistencies in safeguarding training, policies and seeking satisfactory confirmation that staff were fit and proper persons.
The practice had appropriate systems to safeguard children and vulnerable adults from abuse. Not all staff had received up-to-date safeguarding and safety training appropriate to their role. When spoken to, most staff knew how to identify and report concerns. Some staff were unaware with regard to who the safeguarding lead at the practice was. Learning from safeguarding incidents were available to staff. Staff who acted as chaperones were trained for their role and had received a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. (DBS checks identify whether a person has a criminal record or is on an official list of people barred from working in roles where they may have contact with children or adults who may be vulnerable.)
Staff took steps, including working with other agencies, to protect patients from abuse, neglect, discrimination and breaches of their dignity and respect.
The practice carried out appropriate staff checks at the time of recruitment and on an ongoing basis. However, we found evidence that showed some Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks had not been recorded despite some staff being identified as requiring one.
Since inspection, the practice has provided an update on staff DBS checks. For example, the practice applied for a further three DBS checks to be undertaken, as of 11 January 2019, for those staff members that required one.
There was an effective system to manage infection prevention and control, with the exception of training.
The practice had arrangements to ensure that facilities and equipment were safe and in good working order.
Arrangements for managing waste and clinical specimens kept people safe. During inspection, we noted two sites had not secured the external clinical waste bins in line with national guidance. Since inspection, the practice has confirmed that contractors have been sourced to ensure the security of their external clinical waste bins.
Risks to patients
There were adequate systems to assess, monitor and manage risks to patient safety.
Arrangements were in place for planning and monitoring the number and mix of staff needed to meet patients' needs, including planning for holidays, sickness, busy periods and epidemics.
There was an effective induction system for temporary staff tailored to their role.
The practice was equipped to deal with medical emergencies and staff were suitably trained in emergency procedures. We were informed of an incident that occurred at the Health Centre during our inspection. It was reported to have been well-managed by staff in attendance, and the patient was successfully transferred to a local hospital for further emergency treatment.
Staff understood their responsibilities to manage emergencies on the premises and to recognise those in need of urgent medical attention. Clinicians knew how to identify and manage patients with severe infections including sepsis.
When there were changes to services or staff the practice assessed and monitored the impact on safety.
Information to deliver safe care and treatment
Staff had the information they needed to deliver safe care and treatment to patients.
The care records we saw showed that information needed to deliver safe care and treatment was available to staff.
The practice had systems for sharing information with staff and other agencies to enable them to deliver safe care and treatment.
Clinicians made timely referrals in line with protocols.
Appropriate and safe use of medicines
The practice had reliable systems for appropriate and safe handling of medicines.
The systems for managing and storing medicines, including vaccines, medical gases, emergency medicines and equipment, minimised risks.
Staff prescribed and administered or supplied medicines to patients and gave advice on medicines in line with current national guidance. The practice had reviewed its antibiotic prescribing and taken action to support good antimicrobial stewardship in line with local and national guidance.
We were told the practice's prescribing team, made up of two pharmacists and a team of prescription clerks, as part of their role, monitored the practice's prescribing rates for antibiotics, controlled drugs and other high-risk medicines.
A two-cycle audit on Methotrexate (a high-risk medicine commonly used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis) was completed in November 2017 and August 2018. It demonstrated the processes undertaken by the practice had improved slightly, but it also showed further improvement to maintain patient safety for those receiving this medicine was still required.
We saw limited evidence of the monitoring of other high-risk medicines. For example, six out of 24 patients receiving Lithium (commonly used in the treatment of severe mental health conditions) had no evidence of up to date blood tests.
We were told there was minimal monitoring of non-medical prescribing (NMP) which was undertaken by the nurse practitioners and paramedic practitioners. But these members of the Same Day Care Team confirmed individual consultations were discussed within the team with a GP on an ad-hoc basis and during regular SDCT meetings. We invited the practice to provide evidence of non-medical prescribing audits, but we did not receive any further evidence.
Since inspection, the practice has provided additional evidence which demonstrated the practice were monitoring NMP appropriately. This included an audit on prescribing rates by NMP practitioners and minutes from NMP meetings, dating back to April 2018.
We reviewed the practice's security and monitoring of blank prescription stationery during the inspection. We found stationery was being stored securely away from clinical areas but the monitoring of the stationery when in use was limited. The practice has since confirmed they have amended their monitoring of blank prescription stationery to be more in line with NHS Counter Fraud guidance.
There were effective protocols for verifying the identity of patients during remote or online consultations.
Patients' health was monitored in relation to the use of medicines and followed up on appropriately. Patients were involved in regular reviews of their medicines.
Track record on safety
The practice had a good track record on safety.
There were comprehensive risk assessments in relation to safety issues. The practice had a designated member of staff who monitored and actioned all safety issues at all four sites. We saw evidence of a comprehensive 'faults log' which was reviewed regularly. Faults were reported by staff and then prioritised based on the impact to staff and patients.
The practice monitored and reviewed safety using information from a range of sources.
Lessons learned and improvements made
The practice learned and made improvements when things went wrong.
Staff understood their duty to raise concerns and report incidents and near misses. Leaders and managers supported them when they did so.
There were adequate systems for reviewing and investigating when things went wrong. The practice learned and shared lessons, identified themes and took action to improve safety in the practice.
The practice acted on and learned from external safety events as well as patient and medicine safety alerts.
Please refer to the evidence tables for further information.
We rated the practice and all of the population groups as requires improvement for providing effective services overall.
The practice was rated as requires improvement for providing effective services because:
Staff had not consistently completed training, or had not received the required appropriate updates, in safeguarding adults and children, infection prevention and control, fire safety, equality and diversity, information governance, basic life support and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 training modules, in line with the practice's own policies. These issues effected all population groups.
Effective needs assessment, care and treatment
The practice had systems to keep clinicians up to date with current evidence-based practice. We saw that clinicians assessed needs and delivered care and treatment in line with current legislation, standards and guidance supported by clear clinical pathways and protocols.
Patients' immediate and ongoing needs were fully assessed. This included their clinical needs and their mental and physical wellbeing.
We saw no evidence of discrimination when making care and treatment decisions.
Staff advised patients what to do if their condition got worse and where to seek further help and support.
Older people:
Older patients who are frail or may be vulnerable received a full assessment of their physical, mental and social needs. The practice used an appropriate tool to identify patients aged 65 and over who were living with moderate or severe frailty. Those identified as being frail had a clinical review including a review of medication.
The practice followed up on older patients discharged from hospital. It ensured that their care plans and prescriptions were updated to reflect any extra or changed needs.
Staff had appropriate knowledge of treating older people including their psychological, mental and communication needs.
The practice had created a Home Visiting Service (HVS) with another local practice which was staffed by the paramedics employed by Vine Medical Group. (HVS aims to provide faster NHS response and treatment for housebound patients with an urgent but non-emergency medical need, with the intention of reducing unnecessary admissions to local hospitals). All home visit requests were triaged by a GP at the practice prior to being referred to the duty paramedic.
People with long-term conditions:
Patients with long-term conditions had a structured annual review to check their health and medicines needs were being met. For patients with the most complex needs, the GP worked with other health and care professionals to deliver a coordinated package of care.
Staff who were responsible for reviews of patients with long term conditions had received specific training.
GPs followed up patients who had received treatment in hospital or through out of hours services for an acute exacerbation of asthma.
Adults with newly diagnosed cardiovascular disease were offered statins for secondary prevention. People with suspected hypertension were offered ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and patients with atrial fibrillation were assessed for stroke risk and treated as appropriate.
The practice was able to demonstrate how it identified patients with commonly undiagnosed conditions, for example diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), atrial fibrillation and hypertension)
The practice's performance on quality indicators for long term conditions was in line with local and national averages.
Families, children and young people:
Childhood immunisation uptake rates were in line with or significantly above the target percentage of 90% or above.
The practice had arrangements for following up failed attendance of children's appointments following an appointment in secondary care or for immunisation.
Working age people (including those recently retired and students):
The practice's uptake for cervical screening was 76%, which was below the 80% coverage target for the national screening programme but in line with local averages. The practice were aware of this and reported appropriate actions to address it and improve the uptake rate.
The practice's uptake for breast and bowel cancer screening was above the national average.
The practice had systems to inform eligible patients to have the meningitis vaccine, for example before attending university for the first time.
Patients had access to appropriate health assessments and checks including NHS checks for patients aged 40-74. There was appropriate follow-up on the outcome of health assessments and checks where abnormalities or risk factors were identified.
People whose circumstances make them vulnerable:
End of life care was delivered in a coordinated way which took into account the needs of those whose circumstances may make them vulnerable.
The practice held a register of patients living in vulnerable circumstances including those with a learning disability.
The practice had a system for vaccinating patients with an underlying medical condition according to the recommended schedule.
People experiencing poor mental health (including people with dementia):
The practice assessed and monitored the physical health of people with mental illness, severe mental illness, and personality disorder by providing access to health checks, interventions for physical activity, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and access to 'stop smoking' services. There was a system for following up patients who failed to attend for administration of long term medication.
When patients were assessed to be at risk of suicide or self-harm the practice had arrangements in place to help them to remain safe.
Patients at risk of dementia were identified and offered an assessment to detect possible signs of dementia. When dementia was suspected there was an appropriate referral for diagnosis.
The practice offered annual health checks to patients with a learning disability.
The practice's performance on quality indicators for mental health was in line with local and national averages.
Monitoring care and treatment
The practice had a comprehensive programme of quality improvement activity and routinely reviewed the effectiveness and appropriateness of the care provided. Where appropriate, clinicians took part in local and national improvement initiatives.
The practice used information about care and treatment to make improvements.
The practice was actively involved in quality improvement activity. Where appropriate, clinicians took part in local and national improvement initiatives.
Effective staffing
Staff had the skills, knowledge and experience to carry out their roles. However, the completion of recommended training was not fully embedded.
Staff had appropriate knowledge for their role, for example, to carry out reviews for people with long term conditions, older people and people requiring contraceptive reviews.
Staff whose role included immunisation and taking samples for the cervical screening programme had received specific training and could demonstrate how they stayed up to date.
The practice understood the learning needs of staff and provided protected time and training to meet them. Up to date records of skills and qualifications were maintained. Staff were encouraged and given opportunities to develop.
A training log provided by the practice demonstrated that staff members were not consistently completing the training that the practice had deemed necessary for their roles.
The practice provided staff with ongoing support. There was an induction programme for new staff. This included one to one meetings, appraisals, coaching and mentoring, clinical supervision and revalidation.
There was a clear approach for supporting and managing staff when their performance was poor or variable.
Coordinating care and treatment
Staff worked together and with other health and social care professionals to deliver effective care and treatment.
We saw records that showed that all appropriate staff, including those in different teams and organisations, were involved in assessing, planning and delivering care and treatment.
The practice shared clear and accurate information with relevant professionals when discussing care delivery for people with long term conditions and when coordinating healthcare for care home residents. They shared information with, and liaised, with community services, social services and carers for housebound patients and with health visitors and community services for children who have relocated into the local area.
Patients received coordinated and person-centred care. This included when they moved between services, when they were referred, or after they were discharged from hospital. The practice worked with patients to develop personal care plans that were shared with relevant agencies.
The practice ensured that end of life care was delivered in a coordinated way which took into account the needs of different patients, including those who may be vulnerable because of their circumstances.
Helping patients to live healthier lives
Staff were consistent and proactive in helping patients to live healthier lives.
The practice identified patients who may be in need of extra support and directed them to relevant services. This included patients in the last 12 months of their lives, patients at risk of developing a long-term condition and carers.
Staff encouraged and supported patients to be involved in monitoring and managing their own health, for example through social prescribing schemes.
The practice had installed a 'podium' at the Health Centre, staffed by volunteers and members of practice staff, which supplemented the practice's involvement with social prescribing schemes.
Staff discussed changes to care or treatment with patients and their carers as necessary.
The practice supported national priorities and initiatives to improve the population's health, for example, stop smoking campaigns, tackling obesity.
Consent to care and treatment
The practice obtained consent to care and treatment in line with legislation and guidance.
Clinicians understood the requirements of legislation and guidance when considering consent and decision making.
Clinicians supported patients to make decisions. Where appropriate, they assessed and recorded a patient's mental capacity to make a decision.
The practice monitored the process for seeking consent appropriately.
We rated the practice as requires improvement for caring.
Kindness, respect and compassion
Staff treated patients with kindness, respect and compassion.
Feedback from patients was positive about the way staff treat people.
Staff understood patients' personal, cultural, social and religious needs.
The practice gave patients timely support and information.
However, the practice's National GP patient survey results were below local and national averages in three out of four questions relating to kindness, respect and compassion. The practice was aware of these results and we saw evidence that demonstrated the practice were considering their steps on how to improve these results. For example, they were engaging with the patient participation group to complete a patient survey to assess what their patients felt were the main issues.
Out of the 170 Care Quality Commission (CQC) comment cards we received, 114 were positive about the practice. Of the remaining cards, 49 contained mixed comments, and the final seven contained negative comments. None of the cards contained mixed or negative comments about patients not being treated with kindness, respect or compassion.
Involvement in decisions about care and treatment
Staff helped patients to be involved in decisions about care and treatment. They were aware of the Accessible Information Standard (a requirement to make sure that patients and their carers can access and understand the information that they are given.)
Staff communicated with people in a way that they could understand, for example, communication aids and easy read materials were available.
Staff helped patients and their carers find further information and access community and advocacy services. They helped them ask questions about their care and treatment.
The practice proactively identified carers and supported them.
The practice's National GP patient survey results were in line with local and national averages for questions relating to involvement in decisions about care and treatment.
However, out of the 170 Care Quality Commission (CQC) comment cards we received, patients reported a variety of opinions with regards to being involved in their decisions about care and treatment. Some stated they were involved and had their needs listened to, while other patients stated they did not feel looked after nor listened to.
Privacy and dignity
The practice respected patients' privacy and dignity.
When patients wanted to discuss sensitive issues or appeared distressed reception staff offered them a private room to discuss their needs.
Staff recognised the importance of people's dignity and respect. They challenged behaviour that fell short of this.
We rated the practice, and all of the population groups, as good for providing responsive services.
Responding to and meeting people's needs
The practice organised and delivered services to meet patients' needs. It took account of patient needs and preferences.
The practice understood the needs of its population and tailored services in response to those needs.
Telephone and web GP consultations were available which supported patients who were unable to attend the practice during normal working hours.
The facilities and premises were appropriate for the services delivered. The practice had recently upgraded their telephone system in response to patient feedback and complaints about waiting times.
The practice made reasonable adjustments when patients found it hard to access services.
The practice provided effective care coordination for patients who are more vulnerable or who have complex needs. They supported them to access services both within and outside the practice.
Care and treatment for patients with multiple long-term conditions and patients approaching the end of life was coordinated with other services.
All patients had a named GP who supported them in whatever setting they lived, whether it was at home or in a care home or supported living scheme.
The practice was responsive to the needs of older patients, and offered home visits and urgent appointments for those with enhanced needs. The GPs, practice nurses and paramedics also accommodated home visits for those who had difficulties getting to the practice.
The practice had recently implemented a Care Home link alongside another local practice and were undertaking visits to every care home in the local area to review the information they had on record for their registered patients.
Patients with a long-term condition received an annual review to check their health and medicines needs were being appropriately met. Multiple conditions were reviewed at one appointment, and consultation times were flexible to meet each patient's specific needs.
The practice held regular meetings with the local district nursing team to discuss and manage the needs of patients with complex medical issues.
We found there were systems to identify and follow up children living in disadvantaged circumstances and who were at risk, for example, children and young people who had a high number of accident and emergency (A&E) attendances. Records we looked at confirmed this.
All parents or guardians calling with concerns about a child under the age of 18 were offered a same day appointment when necessary.
The needs of this population group had been identified and the practice had adjusted the services it offered to ensure these were accessible, flexible and offered continuity of care. For example, extended opening hours and Saturday appointments.
People in vulnerable circumstances were easily able to register with the practice, including those with no fixed abode.
Staff interviewed had a good understanding of how to support patients with mental health needs and those patients living with dementia.
The practice held GP led dedicated monthly mental health and dementia clinics. Patients who failed to attend were proactively followed up by a phone call from a GP.
The practice reported a close working relationship with MIND and now offers a weekly surgery at one of the practice's sites with a MIND practitioner.
Timely access to care and treatment
Patients were varied in their reports of being able to access care and treatment from the practice within an acceptable timescale for their needs.
Patients had timely access to initial assessment, test results, diagnosis and treatment.
Waiting times, delays and cancellations were minimal and managed appropriately.
Patients with the most urgent needs had their care and treatment prioritised. The practice confirmed the Health Centre site housed the practice's Same Day Care Team. Patients could attend the Health Centre on the day or be advised to attend if they had contacted the practice by telephone initially. Appointments at the Health Centre were not pre-bookable and were designed for 'on the day' issues.
The practice now had a 'hub' staffed by call handlers which managed all incoming calls to the practice. The call handlers were supported by call handler mentors and a Duty GP for all clinical issues. The call handlers also had access to a catalogue of protocols via The Tree which provided clear steps on how to respond to patient queries or reports of symptoms.
However, the practice's GP patient survey results were below local and national averages for questions relating to access to care and treatment. The practice was aware of their results within regards to patient satisfaction in accessing the practice via telephone and making an appointment. The practice confirmed they had changed their telephone system in June 2018 to improve this issue. An audit completed by the practice in September 2018 regarding patient experience using the telephone system demonstrated an improvement was being reported by patients.
Comments received from patients via the CQC comment cards confirmed that the appointment system had not been easy to use in the past but recent changes to the practice's telephone answering system was starting to improve things.
Listening and learning from concerns and complaints
The practice took complaints and concerns seriously and responded to them appropriately to improve the quality of care.
Information about how to make a complaint or raise concerns was available. Staff treated patients who made complaints compassionately.
The complaint policy and procedures were in line with recognised guidance. The practice learned lessons from individual concerns and complaints and also from analysis of trends. It acted as a result to improve the quality of care.
We rated the practice as good for providing a well-led service.
Leadership capacity and capability
Leaders had the capacity and skills to deliver high-quality, sustainable care.
Leaders were knowledgeable about issues and priorities relating to the quality and future of services. They understood the challenges and were addressing them.
Leaders at all levels were visible and approachable. They worked closely with staff and others to make sure they prioritised compassionate and inclusive leadership.
The practice had effective processes to develop leadership capacity and skills, including planning for the future leadership of the practice.
The practice had a clear vision and credible strategy to deliver high quality, sustainable care.
There was a clear vision and set of values. The practice had a realistic strategy and supporting business plans to achieve priorities.
Staff were aware of and understood the vision, values and strategy and their role in achieving them.
The strategy was in line with health and social care priorities across the region. The practice planned its services to meet the needs of the practice population.
The practice monitored progress against delivery of the strategy.
The practice had a culture of high-quality sustainable care.
Staff stated they felt respected, supported and valued. They were proud to work in the practice.
The practice focused on the needs of patients.
Leaders and managers acted on behaviour and performance inconsistent with the vision and values.
Openness, honesty and transparency were demonstrated when responding to incidents and complaints. The provider was aware of and had systems to ensure compliance with the requirements of the duty of candour.
Staff we spoke with told us they were able to raise concerns and were encouraged to do so. They had confidence that these would be addressed.
There were processes for providing all staff with the development they need. This included appraisal and career development conversations. However, we found evidence that showed not all staff had received their appraisal in line with the practice's own recommendation. Staff were supported to meet the requirements of professional revalidation where necessary.
There was a strong emphasis on the safety and well-being of all staff.
The practice actively promoted equality and diversity. Out of the 110 staff, 106 members of staff had a record of completing equality and diversity training. Staff felt they were treated equally.
There were positive relationships between staff and teams.
Governance arrangements
There were clear responsibilities, roles and systems of accountability to support good governance and management.
Structures, processes and systems to support good governance and management were clearly set out, understood and effective. The practice's internal intranet resource, The Tree, ensured governance arrangements were easily accessible to all staff at all four sites in the practice.
The governance and management of partnerships, joint working arrangements and shared services promoted co-ordinated person-centred care.
Staff were clear on their roles and accountabilities including in respect of safeguarding and infection prevention and control
Practice leaders had established policies, procedures and activities to ensure safety and but had not assured themselves that they were operating as intended. For example, the inspection raised concerns regarding prescription stationery security. However, once the issue had been raised, the practice was prompt in amending its processes to ensure they were more effective.
Practice leaders had also not ensured that staff were consistently up to date with their recommended training.
Managing risks, issues and performance
There were clear and effective processes for managing risks, issues and performance.
There was an effective, process to identify, understand, monitor and address current and future risks including risks to patient safety.
The practice had processes to manage current and future performance. Practice leaders had oversight of safety alerts, incidents, and complaints.
Clinical audit had a positive impact on quality of care and outcomes for patients. There was clear evidence of action to change practice to improve quality.
The practice had plans in place and had trained staff for major incidents.
The practice considered and understood the impact on the quality of care of service changes or developments.
Appropriate and accurate information
The practice acted on appropriate and accurate information.
Quality and operational information was used to ensure and improve performance. Performance information was combined with the views of patients.
Quality and sustainability were discussed in relevant meetings where all staff had sufficient access to information.
The practice used performance information which was reported and monitored and management and staff were held to account.
The information used to monitor performance and the delivery of quality care was accurate and useful. There were plans to address any identified weaknesses.
The practice used information technology systems to monitor and improve the quality of care.
The practice submitted data or notifications to external organisations as required.
There were robust arrangements in line with data security standards for the availability, integrity and confidentiality of patient identifiable data, records and data management systems.
Engagement with patients, the public, staff and external partners
The practice involved patients, the public, staff and external partners to support high-quality sustainable services.
A full and diverse range of patients', staff and external partners' views and concerns were encouraged, heard and acted on to shape services and culture. There was an active patient participation group.
The service was transparent, collaborative and open with stakeholders about performance.
Continuous improvement and innovation
There were of systems and processes for learning, continuous improvement and innovation.
There was a focus on continuous learning and improvement.
Staff knew about improvement methods and had the skills to use them.
The practice made use of internal and external reviews of incidents and complaints. Learning was shared and used to make improvements.
Leaders and managers encouraged staff to take time out to review individual and team objectives, processes and performance.
Checks on specific services
People with long term conditions
Families, children and young people
Working age people (including those recently retired and students)
People experiencing poor mental health (including people with dementia)
People whose circumstances may make them vulnerable
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In Hampshire, PO7 6AJ
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In Hampshire, PO8 8DL
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In Hampshire, PO8 8XL


A popular Horsham venue is set to return in the spring but with a unique twist.
When an electrical fire forced the Dead Parrot bar to close last November, owner Andy Harrod's thoughts immediately turned to refurbishment.
The popular bar, which hopes to reopen later this month, is to combine its existing cocktail offering with a new range of coffees and teas.
Andy said: "We have a reputation as a cocktail focussed establishment and that won't change.
"However, as someone that has always had a passion for quality tea and coffee it's a service I've always wanted to execute.
Andy told how the bar is to have a rebrand and a new look ahead of the reopening.
He said the bar would have 'lighter, brighter, cleaner lines' and that the venue would have 'more of a modern look. Pretty much the opposite to the speakeasy on acid look'.
Andy added: "We're also moving away from that electro, jazz, swing vibe and modernising the playlist to create a more up to date and uplifting environment.
"We're looking to create a livelier space that isn't as static as the Parrot.


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Energy Required to Generate Electricity and to Separate CO2 from a Gas Stream A 500 MW power plant uses a bituminous coal, with an effective molecular formula of CH0.8S0.008, to generate steam in a boiler that is in turn released into a turbine to generate electricity. If you assume that the combustion can be represented by the overall stoichiometry and that the residence time is long enough to enable complete combustion. a) Compare the coal composition C/H ratio against the one used in the Aspen workshop, what do you conclude? b) If there is 15% excess air, write down the overall stoichiometry for the combustion occurring inside the boiler. Assume that the sulfur reacts to sulfur trioxide (SO3) c) Estimate the heat release per kg of coal (calculate both the LHV and HHV) and compare your results for coal against those we discussed in class for methane. What do you conclude? d) Using the composition of the exhaust gas from the boiler estimate the energy required to separate CO2 from the output stream. You will have to assume appropriate exit conditions. Repeat the calculation for the case where the oxidant is pure oxygen. e) Make a plot of the amount of coal needed to generate 500 MW of power as a function of the boiler thermal efficiency with and without CO2 capture. What do you conclude?
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High sulfur bituminous coal has long been used for steam generation in electric power plants and industrial boiler plants. With increasing environmental regulation, new ways must be found to use this energy resource. It has been proposed that the...
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Revise the calculation shown in Example 14.4 assuming that the fuel composition is not 100% methane,...
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Explorer: The Last Tepui
TV review by Stephanie Morgan, Common Sense Media
Gorgeous, heart-pumping tale of exploration and science.
Disney+ Reality TV 2022
Stands out for
Sex, Romance & Nudity Not present
Drinking, Drugs & Smoking Not present
Parents need to know that Explorer: The Last Tepui is a breathtaking documentary following a team of climbers as they attempt to explore the never-before-scaled Tepui in the Amazon jungle. The series shows how new species are be discovered through exploration and why conservationism is so important to science. There are lots of facts shared about the creatures the explorers and scientists come across, including spiders and snakes. The nearly 80-year-old scientist at the lead of that mission has trouble even bending his knees but takes on a harrowing, week-long hike through the jungle. His team is very supportive as he runs up against his limitations. The value of teamwork and communication are demonstrated (each member of the team clearly respects and listens to each other), as is the reward of setting out to do something hard and accomplishing it.
In EXPLORER: THE LAST TEPUI a team led by arguably the best rock climber in the world works to fulfill the life long dream of a nearly 80-year-old biologist, to be the first people to ascend the Tepui of the Amazon jungle. The goal of the treacherous undertaking being to discover multiple new species in order to give the local government a reason to protect the highly biodiverse land.
Watching people climb death-defying heights into the clouds is thrilling all on its own, but add in the exploration of a never before seen area of the world, plus an aging biologist's race to discover multiple new species there, and the drama is heightened to all new levels (pun intended). Explorer: The Last Tepui is a dazzlingly depiction of the team work that made such a daring mission possible. Many will recognize Alex Honnold from the Oscar-winning climbing documentary Free Solo. While there he was portrayed as somewhat of a rebellious loner, this new documentary highlights his ability to connect with those that are as passionate about the natural world as he is. Along the way he provides compelling commentary about the journey and steps up as a natural leader to the team during the climb,
The real star of the show, though, is undoubtedly the nearly 80-year-old biologist, Bruce Means, who's determined to ascend the treacherous Tepui in order to discover new species and, hopefully, lobby for the protection of the South American landscape he cares so deeply about. Through many trials and tribulations the team teaches valuable lessons about the value of science, conservationism, perseverance and, most of all, the importance of being able to adapt to unexpected obstacles. The conclusion of the journey may feel a little rushed after the palm-sweating-anxiety of the climb and, as is often the case in these types of films, the indigenous crew leading the climbers and scientist aren't given the full due they deserve. Despite the shortcomings, though, this is still a thrilling and visually stunning ode to what people can accomplish together through curiosity, courage, and teamwork.
Families can talk about how the team members display curiosity, courage, perseverance, communication, and teamwork. Why are these all important character traits?
Talk about what happens when various members of the team face adversity. What do they do when they realize their initial plan isn't going to work? Do they give up or adapt?
Talk about the indeginous people who are briefly shown leading the climbers through the jungle. Can you tell what role they played in the mission based on the documentary? Should they have been highlighted more in the film? Why is this important?
Premiere date: April 22, 2022
Cast: Alex Honnold, Michael Strahan
Network: Disney+
Genre: Reality TV
Topics: Science and Nature
Character Strengths: Communication, Courage, Curiosity, Perseverance, Teamwork
TV rating: NR
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Is there a journalist reporting on the (not yet released except to Barr, selected Rs and pundits, selected West Wingers, and others?) Mueller Report who has read the Special Counsel regulations (28 CFR 600 et seq)? Did you read the authority (5 U.S.C. 301; 28 U.S.C. 509, 510, 515-519) for and the source of those regulations (64 FR 37042, July 9, 1999 ….)?
Do you know the difference between evidence and proof, levels of proof needed for indictment versus conviction versus impeachment, standards (or levels or burdens) of proof, collusion and conspiracy, etc., etc., etc.?
It's OK if you don't know – if you're willing to learn. If you want a 51 tweet long education in the above (except, you'll have to read the special counsel regulations yourself), read Seth Abramson's 51 tweet thread from 3/26/19 (and previous and subsequent threads, for that matter).


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