A summary of your travel options is set out below or you can plan your best route by public transport using the TFL Journey Planner.
PLEASE NOTE THAT COACH PARKING IS ONLY AVAILABLE ON MATCH DAYS.
Queensland Road and Hornsey Road are the coach parking sites for Emirates Stadium. Supporters will only have to walk a few moments to reach the stadium.
Your Club / Coach Company must register with Arsenal Football Club if they intend to travel to Emirates Stadium by coach, by completing the attached form at least 7 days before a match. This simple registration form asks for coach and travel information (e.g. departure time, number of passengers, on-coach contact, vehicle registration etc.).
Once the registration form has been received, Arsenal Football Club will e-mail each Club a coach identification permit along with directions on how to get to Emirates Stadium and which area they will be parked in.
Coaches must arrive between 4 and 2 hours before the start of a match. Coaches must also display their identification permit clearly in the front windscreen of the vehicle.
All access routes to the Queensland Road coach parking site will be closed by the Metropolitan Police Service 2 hours before the start of a match. Coaches arriving after this will not be permitted into the area and will not be allocated a parking space.
For non-matchday parking, please be aware that local parking restrictions apply and there are no coach parking facilities. For further details, please visit https://www.islington.gov.uk/parking/parking-restrictions.
There are changes to the traffic plans on days when matches are played. This is so the Metropolitan Police Service can safely manage travel to and from the stadium and reduce inconvenience, as far as possible, to people living nearby.
Or plan your journey from your home to Emirates Stadium on Transport for London's online journey planner. Remember to tick the 'cycle only' option.


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Inspired Van Gerwen hails 'special' World Matchplay success
Michael van Gerwen hailed his third Betfred World Matchplay triumph as one of the greatest wins of his career, after he fought back to record a thrilling 18-14 victory over Gerwyn Price in Sunday's Winter Gardens showpiece.
Van Gerwen produced a stunning display to deny Price a first World Matchplay crown, averaging 101.19, landing fifteen maximums and converting five ton-plus checkouts to scoop the £200,000 top prize.
The Dutchman endured a torrid start on the outer ring, missing his first eight darts at double as Price raced into an early 4-0 lead.
Van Gerwen, who missed double 12 for a spectacular nine-darter in leg five, trailed for much of the contest, with the Welshman moving 9-6 ahead despite a significantly inferior average.
However, after levelling at 12-12, Van Gerwen made a stunning surge for victory, taking out brilliant 130, 114 and 121 combination finishes in the final four legs to seal a famous victory.
"I kept believing in my own ability and my own form," said the 33-year-old, who becomes only the second player after Phil Taylor to claim a hat-trick of World Matchplay titles.
"I know I was the better player for most of the game, because my scoring power was there. The only thing that really let me down was my doubles.
"I missed too many doubles early doors, but to win in the way that I did, it gives me a great feeling."
Van Gerwen enjoyed nearly a decade of darting dominance following his maiden PDC televised win at the 2012 World Grand Prix, though the last 18 months have been among the toughest of his career.
The Boxtel ace relinquished his status as the world's premier player, and he's also been plagued by injury, undergoing surgery to resolve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in his throwing arm last month.
Nevertheless, having lifted his sixth Cazoo Premier League crown in Berlin last month, Van Gerwen is now celebrating his first televised ranking success since November 2020, as his revival continues.
"After my world titles, this probably comes on top with the first time I won the Premier League against Phil Taylor," added the three-time World Champion.
"This is a massive trophy and it is massive for me to win it again. This year I have already won a few Pro Tours, a few Euro Tours, the Premier League and the World Matchplay.
"I have won all the most important tournaments so far, so I can't really complain.
"I know there is more in the tank, and I have to battle through, because everybody knows where I am coming from after the operation."
"This is a massive trophy and it is massive for me to win it again"
Michael van Gerwen is on top of the world once again as he lifts the coveted Phil Taylor trophy for the third time in his career!
Hear from your newly crowned Champion! pic.twitter.com/xDjylg8A95
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 24, 2022
Van Gerwen defeated five TV title winners en route to glory at the Empress Ballroom, seeing off Adrian Lewis, Joe Cullen, Nathan Aspinall and Dimitri Van den Bergh before his heroics against Price.
The world number three wasn't at his blistering best for much of the tournament, but he delivered the goods in an electric Winter Gardens atmosphere on Sunday night.
Van Gerwen and Price were remarkably contesting their first final in front of the Sky Sports cameras, and the Dutch legend insists self-belief was the key to his astonishing display.
"I still had doubts even before last night because we all knew Gerwyn was in incredible form, but I also know I'm a different player to play against," Van Gerwen continued.
"I have a lot of respect for Gerwyn because I think he's a great player. He is a credit to darts, so that makes it even nicer for me to play against him.
"When you keep believing in yourself, when you keep dreaming and you want to perform at the right moment, you can do something special and that's what I did.
"It is definitely a great platform [for the rest of the year]. This means the world to me.
"I know this means I am going up in the rankings, and it gives me confidence again, which is really important."
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I wanted to share with you how happy our birds are with the nesting material ball. We have a pair of canaries in our kitchen. I put the ball in their cage and they immediately started filling their nest with soft stuff. This morning we found a wee egg in the nest. I guess you could say that you have two very satisfied customers!!!
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Gresham's School is een public school (een kostschool) nabij Holt, Norfolk in Engeland.

Gresham's School werd gesticht in 1555 door sir John Gresham als een liefdadigheidsschool. Het was zijn bedoeling om op de school gratis onderwijs te geven aan veertig jongens van Holt, zijn geboorteplaats. In de loop der jaren ontwikkelde Gresham's School zich tot een waar instituut op onderwijsgebied en moest voor het onderwijs worden betaald. Vanaf 1971 worden ook meisjes tot de school toegelaten.

Ongeveer 730 jongens en meisjes tussen 8 en 18 gaan naar deze school, waar ze gebruik kunnen maken van verschillende faciliteiten, waar men dan ook 20.670 pond per jaar voor moet betalen.

Net zoals bij de meeste public schools behalen de meeste leerlingen goede examenresultaten.

W.H. Auden, Baron Benjamin Britten, Sir Christopher Cockerell, Sir Peter Brook, Sir Alan Lloyd Hodgkin, Ralph Firman, G. Evelyn Hutchinson, David Lack en Sir James Dyson behoren tot de vele later beroemd geworden personen die er hebben gestudeerd.

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The Ontario Provincial Police have charged a North Bay woman after the death of a 54-year-old female resident of a home last July.
The woman is charged with failing to provide the necessities of life in connection to the death, which occurred while she was being bathed.
Last summer, North Bay Police asked the OPP for help with the investigation, which took place at an unnamed residential home in that city.
"The OPP has charged one person as a result of an investigation conducted by members of the North Bay OPP Crime Unit and North East Region Forensic Identification Services," Const. Jennifer Smith is quoted as saying in a news release.
The suspect was released on a promise to appear with conditions and is scheduled to be in a North Bay court March 5.


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Columbia Office Donates $850 to Palmetto Health Foundation
The Adams and Reese Columbia office, through its October HUGS (Hope, Understanding, Giving and Support) breast cancer awareness and research fundraising efforts, donated $850 to the Palmetto Health Foundation, a nonprofit that engages community partners to enhance healthcare for patients and families and to organizations such as Children's Hospital, the Cancer Centers and Hospice.
Adams and Reese's activities throughout the month of October included participating in the 2014 Walk For Life/Race For Life event held October 18 in Finlay Park. More than 11,000 walkers and runners total helped raise nearly $719,000 for Palmetto Health Breast Cancer.
The office also had jeans/pink clothing days every Friday; a book fair; pink bake off; health professional speaker lunch and learn; and a "pro bono-thon" in which students from the South Carolina School of Law volunteered to come to the Columbia office and assist attorneys in responding to legal questions using the SC Law Answers Program.
The Adams and Reese employee volunteer program, HUGS (Hope, Understanding, Giving, and Support), has devoted financial resources and thousands of volunteer hours to more than 200 community service organizations nationwide.
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On this week's episode of Inside the Nation, Tom and I have a discussion with Arena Football League great Calvin Schexnayder formerly of the Arizona Rattlers, Tampa Bay Storm, and San Jose SaberCats. Calvin talks of his days playing for the league and what he believes is needed to bring the league back to its glory days. He also dishes his thoughts on this year's ArenaBowl match up next week.
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Police say impaired bride crashes on her way to her wedding
by: Carolyn Rodriguez, Caroyln Rodriguez
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) – Police say a bride in southern Arizona was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after she was involved in a car crash on the way to her wedding.
Amber Young was wearing an open-back dress when she was handcuffed and put into a police cruiser Monday in Marana, 30 miles north of Tucson.
Police spokesman Sgt. Chriswell Scott says one person suffered minor injuries in the crash.
It is not known whether Young has an attorney who can comment on her behalf.
Scott tweeted, "Don't drive impaired, till death do we part doesn't need any help."
Young was taken to a police substation to have her blood drawn and released without going to jail.
It's unknown whether Young made it to her wedding.
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Richmond estate agents adapt to survive property market woes
By Suzie Tombs
April 17 2020, 20.50
Estate agents in Richmond are turning to alternative ways of conducting business while prospective buyers, sellers and tenants are in lockdown.
Agents have been quick to adapt by taking advantage of technology and many are now offering clients access to virtual viewings, video conference calls, and photo tours from the safety of their own homes.
These measures come in response to Government guidelines for estate agents issued on March 26, which urged people to defer all non-critical moves and to observe social distancing.
Chestertons Richmond associate sales director Xavier Marqués-Wicks said: "Technology has very suddenly come into play, and because some people still need to move, we've seen a steady increase in web traffic over the past few days.
"We're now able to do virtual market appraisals for those wanting to know the value of their homes.
"A sale was completed in Richmond entirely online this week where a buyer offered, negotiated and agreed the sale via a virtual tour – if you'd asked me a week ago if that was going to be a thing, I would've said no.
"The only issue of progressing a sale is getting mortgage valuations, but some lenders have agreed to do 'desktop valuations' to avoid sending someone out."
Dexters founder Jeff Noble said they had seen a surge in demand from NHS employees looking for short-term flexible lets until testing becomes more widely available.
Mr Noble said: "In the last 10 days, we've accommodated several groups of NHS staff across London, including Richmond, who have chosen to live away to protect their families from possible infection.
"We can only do this via remote viewings using a web-based tool, or even using Face Time or Whatsapp can give someone a good idea about a property."
Since the restrictions, Dexters have helped over 2,000 customers with their pre-arranged home moves and their virtual viewing tool has led to over 2,000 more people ready to move as soon as they are lifted.
In addition to virtual viewing tools, Knight Frank Richmond office head James Williams described the practical and technological steps his team are taking, including its blog explaining practical guidance about the government's instructions on moving home.
Mr Williams said: "Whilst the property market in Richmond is in shutdown, we can't conduct viewings, but we are able to connect with our customers like never before and have had some exceptional, walk-through property tours with prospective purchasers.
"We generally start with a Google map or street view to provide an overview of the location and local amenities. We then move into the house and provide a virtual tour of the property through the photos and floor plans we have.
"Some of our clients are preparing their own house videos to add to the website, or we can keep them on file to share with interested parties."
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Govt needs to support insurance firms on #EndSARS claims — Hussaini
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The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nicon Insurance Limited, Muhammad Hussaini, speaks on why there is a need for mass insurance scheme, as well as issues about the #EndSARS protests, in this interview with OKECHUKWU NNODIM
You are canvassing for a mass insurance scheme in Nigeria. What is the estimated amount that would be needed to kick off such a scheme?
I indicated that we need relevant data from the National Populations Commission to enable us to put together the requirements necessary to make the system work. The NPC houses the statistics in respect of the population of this country and the number of homes we have. If you look at their reports and check what they have, you will realise that the statistics of even the buildings in any particular location, their nature and make are all categorised. So, with that, you can have an estimate of their values and can then apply your rates based on the calculations. So, unless we are able to do that, we cannot say with precision how much we may need. However, that dormant fund to make this a reality is there. If after settling insurance from that dormant facility and we have excess funds, some of it can be used to pay for insurance covers for regular insurance. If it is enough, fair and good. If not enough, the government is expected to supplement it, and then we move on. That facility is a live facility in the sense that it is always accruing. It is not a one-off facility; it is a facility that germinates. I can't identify it because I cannot speak for the government.
Has there been any discussion with other operators on the significance of a mass insurance scheme in Nigeria?
It is a new concept that I'm discussing with you. I was guided by the basic principles of insurance before coming up with the initiative. And if you are guided by the basic principles of insurance, you cannot go wrong. What remains now is the willingness to look at this and bring it to life. I am available to be contacted to see how we can make this initiative work. There are a lot of issues that cannot be put on the table as it is now, because it might become uninteresting by the time you start to talk about the technicalities. But what we have done is to arouse interest and to attract the attention of the authorities to do what is right for this country. It is out of our patriotic will that we make our little contribution to our country.
Following the devastation that followed the recent widespread #EndSARS protests, how much do you think Nicon Insurance would incur as claims?
It is in the nature of insurance claims that you have to wait for it (claims) to be reported. Outside of that, it is mere speculation. We have no basis to speculate or estimate. We are still collating. The insurance industry is still collating. When we say we are collating, it means we are receiving. So, let those affected by the violence come forward. It is an ongoing exercise. There are some who may decide to come forward, and in the insurance contracts, there wasn't in contemplation any committee or panel. So, those affected by the protests don't have to wait for the outcomes of the proceedings of the ongoing panels on the #EndSARS protests before making their claims. And for goodness sake, if they make their claims, we will look at it and know how to respond.
Are insurance companies now paying claims as a result of the #EndSARS protests, going by the request that government should support with funds?
This thing is anticipatory. The law is this: an insurance company cannot assert its own right to make recovery until it has paid the insured. So you cannot say claim payable, no. You must pay the insured first before you ask for a reimbursement. So, you must have paid before you make your request for reimbursement.
Why should the government reimburse insurance companies for #EndSARS claims paid?
There is a social contract between the government and the people as captured in section 14(2b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is about the government providing security and welfare to the people. To me, this presupposes that the government is ultimately responsible for any fundamental breach of the peace as happened with the #EndSARS protests. I will advise insurance companies to come under the umbrella of our trade body, the Nigerian Insurers' Association, to approach the government to make recoveries. Luckily, Nigeria has a responsive and responsible government that has listened to the demands of #EndSARS protesters and is taking the necessary steps to do the needful. It will also listen to insurance companies. I have no doubt about that.
Where will the government get the money to pay insurance companies in this period of recession and dwindling revenues?
The government has a dormant facility to deal with this issue and similar ones. It is interesting to note that the government has the ability to provide the funds without recourse to the treasury. However, it would be inappropriate for me to go beyond this point as I cannot speak for the government.
What then is the essence of taking any insurance if the government will eventually pay?
Remember I indicated that government will only get involved where there is a fundamental breach of the peace, with the breakdown of law and order. Regular insurance does not envisage the kind of destruction and damage of the nature as happened with the #EndSARS protests. Regular Insurance is still necessary for the normal and standard risks for which insurance companies would pay claims and will not ask for a refund from the government.
With the huge losses suffered by public and private organisations, will the facility available to the government be adequate to cover insurance claims?
I am positive that the government facility can pay off the recoveries of insurance companies. This will be most commendable as government will be helping to stabilise a critical arm of the finance industry and also help preserve jobs.
Nigerians lack the culture of insurance. What should government do to those not insured as they are also part of the social contract with government?
I must quickly make the point that the facility available to government is not unlimited and cannot therefore settle everybody and governments that suffered losses. However, the government can expand that facility through the instrumentality of insurance at minimal or no cost to the treasury also.
How do you mean?
Part of the facility available to the government can be used to purchase regular insurance for the people in furtherance of the social contract as indicated in section 14(2b) of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This should cover the uninsured members of the population – sort of splitting the facility to cover everybody.
Can this regular insurance for the people be recognised at law and enforceable?
Sure! The starting point of any insurance contract is the determination of the existence of insurable interest of the proposer in the subject matter of insurance without which nothing else happens. It gives the right to insure given a legally recognisable relationship between the proposer and the subject matter of insurance. So, the issue would be to make the connection between government and the people. The social contract does that.
How will this insurance work?
This is why I recommend a mass insurance scheme on benefits basis in all classes of insurance necessary to work the system of compensation. For bodily injuries and deaths, the appropriate regular benefit insurances can be used. This should be rather straight forward. Also given the large volume of the population, there should be low premium rate to make it affordable. In the area of property insurances that may provide compensation for non-life losses, these must also be converted to benefit schemes. To wit, relevant indemnity policies should be converted to benefit schemes.
This will of necessity mean the suspension of all principles of indemnity and its corollaries. Similarly, matters of underinsurance and application of averages will have no place in the arrangement. For example, there would be a fixed level of compensation for damaged properties without discrimination in their actual values. The National Population Commission has all the relevant data to put this system in place that will provide the government the funds to provide financial assistance to everybody including even those with insurance. The insurance industry can work the technical details and the necessary policy terms and conditions.
Won't this be a very huge scheme?
Yes, Nigeria is a big country. But this can be managed with the identification of risks and appropriation of insurable interests in respect thereof to the various executive arms of government for convenience and administrative purposes. Let us look at the nature of conflicts and crises prevalent in Nigeria and be guided by the scope of the risks and impact of losses and allocate insurable interests accordingly.
The social contract is between the people and the various executive arms of government which include the federal, state and local governments. Local governments should be responsible for immediate local issues involving their communities like farmers/herdsmen clashes and community clashes such as the Ife and Modakeke in Osun State. They should have insurable interest accordingly. The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria should be the point of contact in determining the nature and scope of risks facing Local government administrations, the type and scope of insurance covers required and the scales of benefits required.
Similarly, the states and federal governments should deal in the same format as Local governments as earlier stated. The points of contact would be the Nigerian Governors' Forum for the state governments and the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation for the Federal Government. Insurance companies can work out the technical details and provide appropriate insurance covers, which should stabilise governments' finances and preserve the economy.
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In part 2 of this series, tip 4 was to learn from mistakes. If, in the first one to two years, a business owner responds to what works, and what does not work, in the market place, and their offer becomes very compeling, the business will survive, providing they don't run out of cash to live on. Revenue will exceed costs and the light will be seen at the end of the tunnel. Given that 30% of business either fail or the owner gives up after two years, this is a significant turning point. So, what next?
The most common course for businesses is for the owner to become the face of the business. They will direct activities and solve issues as they arise. They have the technical knowledge and can answer questions with authority and confidence. Customers will turn to them in preference to the staff, as they know the owner will sort issues out.
Controls in the business, unless it is in a highly regulated sector are likely to be minimal. Yes, there might be the odd staff issue, quality issue, delivery problem but generally these can be resolved without too much fuss. Unless there is a significant external factor, or the business is highly exposed to one client or supplier, probably the only thing which will cause the business to fail, is a large bad debt or the owner being taken seriously ill for a long period.
As a profitable output from the business was developed at the earlier stages of its formation, the owner will be enjoying a comfortable income. The business becomes a lifestyle. 95% of business in the UK have a head count of less than 10. Up to this size the business is both controllable and generally enjoyable to run. Respect and status can come with the business success, but the flip side is that it may become all time consuming. We call this the owners' trap.


There are two alternative perspectives on higher education, one of which sees it as a means of augmenting the recipient's employment prospects and earning capacity through the imparting of skills, while the other sees it as fulfilling a social role beyond merely supplying skilled personnel. While the conversion of higher education into a commodity that is sold for profit in commercially run private institutions is in sync with the first perspective, the second demands that education should be primarily the responsibility of the government and should be mainly publicly funded. The second perspective informed the anti-colonial struggle in the developing world and the policies of the dirigiste regimes that came up post-decolonization. But under the subsequent neoliberal regime, the first perspective has come to the fore, and there has been a significant commoditization of higher education. This has the effect of excluding large numbers of students from deprived backgrounds from the ambit of higher education, of constricting free and creative thinking, and consequently of destroying rational discourse and giving free rein to fascist, semi-fascist, and fundamentalist forces that can do great damage to the fragile structures of developing societies. An awareness of these dangers is necessary if appropriate interventions to prevent such a denouement are to be undertaken in the sphere of higher education.


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On top of this, Sonicare 3 Series has 3 intensity settings so you can decide which level works best for you. the intensity can be adjusted at any time. The Series 3 toothbrush has a Smartimer which beeps at 30 second intervals. This means that you can ensure you are brushing all of your teeth evenly.
Small charger and hard travel case.
Along with this, Sonicare offers a 3-pack brush head replacement.
Smartimer for an easy and effective clean.
Great on the go: includes travel charger and hard case.
Only comes with 1 refill head.
Lacks features such as the 2 Series EasyStart program.
3 Series Gum Health uses sonic technology to create high-speed vibrations, which results in up to 62,000 brush strokes per minute. This high brush speed is what makes a sonic toothbrush.
In contrast to other models like PowerUp, which can reach up to 15,000 strokes, Sonicare Series 3 can offer more effective cleaning that rivals its more costly competitors.
Rather than having 1 default brushing mode for all, the Sonicare Series3 has 3 intensity levels that are easily adjustable. Although 3 Series lacks additional programs like EasyStart or Whitening options, its 3 intensity settings mean you can tailor the intensity to suit your comfort.
While the average brushing time for Americans is 45 seconds, the ADA recommends using a timer to ensure the recommended 2-minute brushing time. With this in mind, Sonicare's built-in Smartimer helps users to keep track of their brushing time, beeping in 30-second intervals to encourage even brushing.
It is worth noting that the toothbrush has a battery of life of 3 weeks, which is the highest battery life of Sonicare toothbrushes. In contrast to brands like Oral B, whose brushes have an average battery life of 7 days, Sonicare's battery life is relatively high and more eco-friendly than most electric toothbrushes.
Like most Sonicare products, this toothbrush comes with a travel charger for on the go as well as at home use. Because it's portable, your brush can be ready at all times.
This product also comes with 1 ProResults Gum Health brush head. While this is designed for overall gum health, it is worth noting that the snap-on brush heads are compatible with all Sonicare brush models. Sonicare suggests replacing your brush head at least every 3 months.
Firstly, the listed Sonicare products all include a Smartimer and 1 refill brush head. While the more costly HealthyWhite+ includes an extra whitening mode, its battery life is the same as Sonicare 3 Series and actually includes less brush strokes per minute.
Because of its gentle and contoured brush head, 3 Series is most suitable for those prone to gum irritation and/or bleeding. 3 Series works gently along the gumline to prevent and reduce early signs of gum disease.
While its price is mid-range, it includes 3 intensity settings, the same as some costlier models, to ensure a tailored brushing experience.
However, the 3 intensity modes replace the EasyStart program—a mode that slowly increases brushing speed across 14 uses. While this is a selling point for those new to electric brushes, 3 Series' modes are static and perhaps less suited to those new to electric brushes. Because of this, Sonicare 2 Series might be a more suitable transition brush for those who have already used an electric toothbrush.
While Sonicare's immediate battery life is consistently praised, its longevity is sometimes criticized because most brushes only last 1-2 years. Despite this, many still opt to use Sonicare as its immediate battery life is convenient and the brand is highly reputable and trusted.
It is worth noting that correct use of Sonicare products is important. Importantly, Sonicare recommends charging each brush for 24 hours before its first use and to avoid keeping it on charge constantly.
To change settings, press the button twice (once to pause, twice to change).
Overall, this product has largely positive reviews and most buyers found the brand's information accurate and helpful.
In sum, 3 Series Gum Health is an excellent choice for those concerned about gum disease. While its price range is mid-to-low, 3 Series is equipped with sonic technology and 3 intensity modes to best cater to a range of users.
Because of its curved shape and soft-ended bristles, it also targets those prone to irritation and redness by providing a gentle but effective brushing experience, in contrast to manual or rotary brushes.
How do you change the brush setting?
While 3 Series includes only one main 'setting' (clean) the level of intensity can be altered by pressing the button twice (once to pause, twice to change).
How do I charge Sonicare Series 3?
To charge your brush, attach to the included travel charger base.
Sonicare snap-on brush heads are designed to suit all Sonicare models, so you don't need a specific brush head.
The Smartimer works by timing the brushing duration after the button is activated. Also, the Smartimer runs in 30 second intervals, signalling when it is time to move to a new quadrant of the mouth.
Yes; Sonicare 3 Series is designed for those with sensitive gums. Because of this, the design is convex to fit the gumline and includes soft bristles to avoid causing irritation.
No; pressing the button once will activate the toothbrush (and the Smartimer). After 2 minutes, the brush will turn off. You can also press the brush once to pause and twice to change the intensity.
Like most Sonicare products, 3 Series Gum Health has a 2-year warranty.
Can I use this product if I have gum recession?
Yes; importantly, Sonicare 3 Series is designed to maximize gum care and the sonic technology takes gum recession into account. However, if you are concerned, either consult with Sonicare directly or ask your dentist.
No; Sonicare 3 Series promises safe and gentle brushing for your oral health needs. As a result, this product is suitable for those with braces, veneers, or crowns.
For hygiene reasons, Sonicare recommends changing the brush head every 3 months. In fact, Sonicare 3 Series includes color-indication bristles that fade to a pale blue when it's time to replace.
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An ex-army publican tries desperate measures to save his pub.
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Pasadena is Alive with the Sounds of … Russian!?!
January 31, 2016 By eJP
Some 700 Russian-speaking Jews have gathered for the first-ever Limmud FSU West Coast conference, which opened Friday in Pasadena. A dynamic and pluralistic Jewish festival of learning, culture and creativity, Limmud FSU West Coast features an array of prominent speakers, including Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight and hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons.
Simmons will speak about the Jewish response to Islamophobia, along with Jerusalem Post Editor Steve Linde and Rabbi Marc Schneier, founder and president of the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding a N.Y.-based nonprofit that focuses on improving Muslim-Jewish and black-Jewish relations. Simmons is chairman of the organization.
Hampton Synagogue (NY) singers led a festive Kabbalat Shabbat program.
Other major participants will include Israeli film star Tamara Klingon; Limmud FSU Chair Matthew Bronfman; Russian rock star Andrey Makarevich; Russian satirist and author Victor Shenderovich; Russian-Israeli singer Irene Talia Rosenfeld; jazz musician Leonid Ptashka; Jewish Women's Renaissance Founder Lori Palatnik; former Israel Defense Forces Maj. Gen. Uzi Dayan; Reut Institute President Gidi Grinstein; Rabbi David Wolpe; and Hillel International President and CEO Eric Fingerhut.
Limmud FSU West Coast will feature an eclectic lineup, from a concert by Makarevich to spiritually stirring Shabbat and Havdalah ceremonies, to interactive improv, and film screenings. The conference will also offer over 60 fascinating sessions on such issues as Russian-Jewish identity, the Russian-Jewish community in LA and Jewish perspectives on relationships.
There are an estimated 80,000 Russian-speaking Jews in the greater LA area, with other large Russian-speaking Jewish communities in the San Francisco Bay Area and elsewhere in California. There are some 700,000 Russian-speaking Jews in the U.S. altogether.
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Ever create a comic book character and wondered how people would respond to it? Every year the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention (ECBACC) will run a contest that awards superhero creations based on African principles. Check out the rules below, and submit your work.
Also take a look at last year's winner below the Heruica Character Creation Award 2019 details.


To gain a competitive edge in today's business environment, companies need to be customer-driven. ERP Minds specializes in delivering flexible, powerful CRM that enables companies to implement customer-centric strategies and applications that deliver a customer experience that sets them apart.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) helps businesses to gain an insight into the behavior of their customers and modify their business operations to ensure that customers are served in the best possible way. In essence, CRM helps a business to recognize the value of its customers and to capitalize on improved customer relations. The better you understand your customers, the more responsive you can be to their needs.
Put an end to lost revenue and profit because improper prospect follow-ups. From lead-to-close-to-repeat business, track all activities for companies and contacts. Provide real-time pipeline management. Automate follow-up activities (calls, emails, meetings, etc.). Provide role-based views and reports into all sales activity.
Latent profit is lost through inefficiency. The solution lies in recognizing where the weak spots come from. Compare performance of your sales teams across time periods (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually, etc.), regions and countries. Go beyond reporting - slice and dice your sales analysis, and drill deeper on sales numbers to gain greater understanding. Create accurate customer profiles to help sales staff close larger deals faster.
Plan, deliver and monitor programs and campaigns that help grow market share. Track, manage and improve campaign effectiveness by tracking responsiveness of leads and existing customers. Capture and segment leads, analyze customer purchasing behaviors, and track the effectiveness of targeted campaigns.
The biggest way to lose repeat business is by having a weak customer service and support for existing accounts. Track, manage and share all service and support issues with customer-facing employees. Utilize the frequency and depth of incidents reports, as well as measure common actions that resolve the issues, towards improving overall product quality. Track and assign cases based on issue levels or expertise. Automate follow-up on pending support issues and link issues back to original sales or projects.
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STEM professionals and gender equality, Enel's commitment
Two thirds of future professions will involve science and technology and 7 million new jobs linked to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills will be created by 2025 in Europe.
It is estimated that, between 2013 and 2025, the demand for STEM professionals will grow at twice the rate of other sectors, with the majority of jobs being in Germany, France, Italy and Spain. In addition, graduates in disciplines relating to science and technology can expect to earn a higher salary than those with degrees in other subjects.
Nevertheless, Italy is ranked last among European countries when it comes to the proportion of women employed in these professions.
Why? Professional choices are still strongly influenced by gender stereotypes that take root as early as primary school level and often unconsciously determine girls' educational choices and future careers.
A study by UNESCO concluded that worldwide only 30% of female students choose an educational pathway related to STEM subjects.
The gender gap in STEM subjects not only penalises women in terms of professional opportunities, it also impoverishes the corporate world, research and, more generally, society as a whole.
Studies carried out by the European Institute for Gender Equality demonstrate that the elimination of the male-female disparity in STEM fields would have a significant positive impact on the economic growth of the European Union in the coming decades.
To promote gender equality and female empowerment, the United Nations General Assembly designated 11 February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This anniversary has assumed an increasingly important role; last year it saw the publication of the highest number of research papers into women and STEM related fields.
In line with our Diversity&Inclusion policy, we are promoting a series of initiatives with the goal of encouraging young women to pursue degrees in scientific and technical fields and digital technologies, shortening the distance between the worlds of education and work while making the energy industry more inclusive and diverse.
In November 2020, we launched "Tech Talks", a cycle of online meetings that feature nationally and internationally accomplished women from the worlds of science, culture, business and the entertainment industry. The goal of the project is to raise awareness among young people about the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) skills. Even more specifically, it aims to showcase to female students the opportunities for personal, social and professional development that the world of STEM subjects offers, while working to overcome the gender stereotypes and cultural prejudices that undermine young women's choices to study science subjects at university. Guest speaker at the first meeting was Ersilia Vaudo Scarpetta, astrophysicist and Chief Diversity Officer at the European Space Agency, who shared her experience in an enthralling speech.
In 2019, in order to inspire young women to pursue an interest in the world of science and technology, we organized Women in Tech, an online event that attracted thousands of participants, generating more than two thousand conversations, almost eight thousand interactions and a potential media exposure of 28 million hits.
This initiative evolved out of our project Girls in ICT, which has been active since 2016, in which women who are experts and managers from the world of IT and digital technologies talk to female students aged between 16 and 25 about the benefits and career opportunities of STEM degrees.
To enable young women to really experience what a working day for a manager in this field is really like, in 2018 and 2019 we created the shadowing experience Leaders for a Day. The initiative offered students in the final two years of four high schools the opportunity to immerse themselves for an entire day in the working environment and technologies of Enel at its offices in Rome, supported by tutors from the Global Digital Solutions (GDS) division.
Furthermore, along with other important companies in 2017, we participated in the project Girls in Motion, a 'learning tour' which gave 20 female students the opportunity to visit sites of Italian industrial excellence (maintenance systems, operating rooms, construction sites and workshops) to explore and share women's experiences in tech culture. In 2016, with Girls go Tech, we organized a one-day event in the form of a training contest in which 60 female students, again with the help of our tutors, worked in teams to design and pitch concepts for new products and services linked to the energy sector.
An effective strategy
We have always aimed to attract the top talents. Initiatives to promote STEM professions are enabling students of all genders to get to know us better as an innovative, forward-looking company that is open to dialogue with younger generations. That such initiatives are working has been acknowledged by the agency Universum Global, specialized in employer branding, which in 2020 ranked Enel in first place among utilities as the employer for which Italian university students would most like to work and in the Top 10 for students of STEM subjects.
Our commitment to ensuring gender equality has also been recognized in Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index 2020 (GEI), which assesses the world's top 325 companies for gender inclusion initiatives and transparency. Our Group stands out for its practices of promoting a female presence on our Board, in managerial positions and in new hires, and ensuring gender parity, equal pay, social benefits and work-life balance for all personnel.
Finally, we are the only Italian FTSE MIB 40 company to make the Top 20 of the Gender Equality in Europe ranking and are number one in Equileap's classification of Gender Equality in Italy.
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Supporting India to tide over the Pandemic – Adarsh Maharashtra
by cradmin November 11, 2020 074
Mumbai, 07th November, 2020: A global pandemic. A nation-wide lockdown. A humanitarian crisis. Natural Calamities. All in a steep span of 7 months. Mukul Madhav Foundation (MMF), a Pune based NGO: working in the areas of healthcare, education, social welfare and water & environment conservation, stepped up to help the country get through this crisis by ensuring that nobody was forgotten and left behind.
Quick in their efforts, team MMF was at the forefront to mobilize support. Immediate steps were taken to ensure that the frontline warriors across multiple hospitals of urban Pune and rural Maharashtra had adequate supply of PPE kits, facemasks, equipment and other medical necessities. Within the first 2 months of the pandemic MMF had supported nearly 80k daily wage earners with grocery essentials and cooked meals. Reaching out to the many displaced families across West Bengal, Assam and Maharashtra, Mukul Madhav Foundation assisted to rescue and rehabilitate hose affected by Cyclone Amphan, Cyclone Nisarga and floods across Assam.
To support India get back on its feet – with sheer grit and resilience Mukul Madhav Foundation launched its initiative #GiveWithDignityTM which is serving grocery and hygiene essential kits to more than 70,000 households across 24 states with a hope to spread joy and happiness, this festive season.
20,000 kits are being distributed between October 25th and November 13th across 20 districts of Maharashtra (Mumbai, Pune, Amravati, Beed, Osmanabad, Vidharb, Marathwada, Gadchiroli, Washim, Ratnagiri, Palghar, Buldhana, Parbhani, Nashik, Solapur, Sangli, Satara, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad and Jalgoan). These 20k kits for Maharashtra have been sponsored by IndusInd Bank, Finolex Industries and Mukul Madhav Foundation.
The beneficiaries belong to marginalized communities who have been identified with the help of NGOs, like-minded friends, well-wishers of the Foundation along with the support of local District Administration. Majority of the kits contents have been procured from SHGs, MSMEs and other NGO's. The ration supplies have been sourced from Purti Group, Maandeshi Foundation and Star Foods. Masks have been made by CYDA (Centre for Youth Development and Activities) and SOBATI, Baramati have supported us with sanitary napkins.
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Uddhavji Thackrey, inaugurated and flagged off the drive on Saturday 7th November,2020 in Mumbai in a small ceremony at the Matoshree Sports Club. Others present at the drive were Adv. Gauri Chhabria, Mr. Paul Abraham, CEO, Hinduja Foundation, Mr. B R Mehta, Vice President, Finolex Industries, and Mr. Sanjay Asher, Director, Orbit and Mr. Subash Desai, Sr. Leader of Shiv Sena and Minister of Industries Maharashtra.
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Minister of Shipping and the Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the Government of India applauded and blessed the Foundation for this initiative and its effort of empowering small local businesses.
Collaboration has ensured we could upscale this initiative and the generous donations from institutional and individual donors has allowed us to reach many more beneficiaries. Finolex Industries Ltd, CavinKare, Marico, Hinduja Foundation, Nestle, Indorama, IndusInd Bank, Ashok Leyland, Gulf Oil and other corporates have willingly come forward this Diwali to #GiveWithDignity
Speaking about the activity, Mrs. Ritu Prakash Chhabria, Managing Trustee, Mukul Madhav Foundation said, "The pandemic has been a true test of strength, determination and grit. At MMF we are committed to serve the society – irrespective of the challenges thrown at us as we strive to rise to the occasion and ensure we are there to assist the most vulnerable in any situation. What was a dream 9 weeks ago has transformed into reality and will culminate on Diwali. #GiveWithDignityTM is an emotion that has strived to empower SHG's & MSME's while in turn ensuring those who have lost their livelihood are provided with basic grocery and hygiene essentials. The power of collaboration has brought some of the leading brands to join hands with us and support us in our mission to spread hope and happiness this festive season. I am indebted to all those who have had faith in the work we do and lent us their support thereby rippling the benefit to many more."
The pandemic has been harsh and taken a toll on financial stability, mental and physical wellbeing. The Foundation is committed to serve the society and help the severely affected bounce back.
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This past week my husband and I were in San Antonio and enjoyed the B-cycle bike share system. For just $24 each, we had access to great bikesand plenty of docks at cool locations for an entire week. The only issue we ran into was navigating the crazy one-way streets (as well as one way streets that randomly turned to two way street and/or turned into one-ways the other direction). Knowing how to find a bike-friendly route when making bike plans makes a huge difference in the comfort and efficiency of your bike trips.
– Google Maps Bike Routes: Google Maps has an option to identify bike friendly routes when finding directions. It will even find bike paths when possible. Use with caution as this option is still in beta and kinks are still being ironed out.
– Avoid Busy Roads: Some people feel completely comfortable on a busy four-lane road, but not most. Use Google (or another mapping website) to identify bigger, busier streets. Look for parallel side streets that will be easier to navigate that you can take instead.
– Traffic Signals: Find routes with stop signs and stop lights at major intersections. The clarity and directions provided by traffic signals offer cyclists confidence and peace of mind. Signals will also keep you from having cross busy roads frogger style.
– Search for Local Bike Maps and Trails: In Chicago there is a very helpful Chicago Bike Map. Do some online searching for a map that highlights protected bike lanes, shared lanes, and trails. For trails across the country, Rails to Trails continues to build on a network of safe, convenient bike trails using old rail lines.
– Ride with a Bike Group: A local cycle club will be familiar with the quickest, most bike-friendly routes around town. If you can't find a local bike club, ask your local Jimmy John's bike delivery guy.
– Ask on a Bike Forum: Websites like The Chainlink do a great job of connecting cyclists. If you're having trouble finding a safe, bike-friendly route (such as one between downtown Chicago and the west suburbs) try asking on the forum.
Back to San Antonio – Once we realized we were were going to need to map our routes around San Antonio we were much better off. Although, as much as I loved the bikes in San Antonio it was exciting to know that my new Yuba Boda Boda Lux was waiting for me at home. It was slightly torturous as the last part arrived in Chicago just after we left. Of course, the night we got home I was happy to be on familiar streets riding my beautiful new cargo bike.


The leading example for facilitating better alignment between existing multi-stakeholder partnerships to strengthen health systems in developing countries is the International Health Partnership Plus (IHP+). IHP+ partners include developing countries, donor countries and international agencies, such as the Global Fund and the Gavi Alliance. The 2014 (and latest available) IHP+ monitoring report found that development partners are increasingly aligning and continue to participate in accountability processes at country level. It also found that governments are improving financing and to some extent financial management of the health sector, but that there is stagnation or decline in use by development partners of national financial management systems and in predictability of their funding. IHP+ carried out a fifth monitoring round in 2016, with results for the 30 participating countries available on the IHP+ website. Main findings of the 2016 monitoring round will feed into the IHP+ Global Monitoring Report, together with other work streams such as the ongoing performance review of development partners.
With the adoption of the SDGs, IHP+ discussed how best the partnership can contribute to moving towards the health-related SDG. The Steering Committee and IHP+ signatories agreed to expand the scope of IHP+ to include health systems strengthening (HSS) towards the achievement of universal health coverage (UHC). While work on improving effective development cooperation in countries receiving external assistance will continue, the focus will be on HSS and domestic spending in all countries. It was also agreed to broaden the base of the partnership to respond to the health-related SDGs because they are relevant for all countries.
In June 2016, the IHP+ Steering Committee agreed on the way forward in establishing the International Health Partnership for UHC 2030 (or UHC 2030 in short). To mark the launch of the transformation, a multi-stakeholder consultation was organized in June 2016 to get a broader range of views on how to operationalize the objectives of UHC 2030, with over 100 participants from a whole range of constituencies.
During the same period, the G7 Ise-Shima Vision for Global Health, the TICAD VI Declaration and the G7 Health Ministers' Kobe Communique all expressed support for UHC 2030. The WHO Director General announced the establishment of UHC 2030 during a side event in the margins of UNGA hosted at the Rockefeller Foundation on 22 September 2016. Civil society undertook a consultation to inform how they will engage in UHC 2030, with a focus on advocacy and accountability for UHC.
The overall aim of UHC 2030 is to support a multi-stakeholder movement to accelerate equitable and sustainable progress towards UHC, including global health security. Its specific objectives are to improve coordination of HSS efforts at country and global levels, to facilitate accountability and to mobilise political will for UHC.
The UHC 2030 provides a unique opportunity to move forward the agenda on HSS, UHC, as well as health security. UHC 2030 reflects the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration for universal health coverage, offering a convening platform for a broader range of partners. UHC 2030 acknowledges the political nature of UHC reforms and the need to focus on who benefits and who is left behind on pathways to achieve UHC. UHC 2030 also carries forward the unfinished mandate of the IHP+ to improve effective development cooperation.
The UHC 2030 builds on existing networks or partnerships already active on health systems strengthening and Universal Health Coverage. The list is not exhaustive and could change as the formation of UHC 2030 evolves. It currently includes health systems existing networks (such as Health Data Collaborative, Global Health Workforce Network, Providing for Health, Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, Joint Learning Network for UHC), and related networks (such as Every Woman Every Child, Global Health Security Agenda, Non-Communicable Diseases Global Coordination Mechanisms, and others).
On 12-13th of December 2016, WHO organized the first UHC 2030 meeting in Geneva, bringing together different health system initiatives and partnerships. It is intended that this meeting become an annual UHC 2030 Forum around the UHC Day on 12 December. New members are invited to formally join the UHC 2030 by the time of the WHO World Health Assembly in May 2017.


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Algenol, Lee County to meet on incentives
Casey Logan
CLOGAN@NEWS-PRESS.COM
Lee County representatives will soon meet with Algenol management in the wake of Friday's news that the Fort Myers-based company cut 20 percent of its workforce, or about 40 jobs.
Glen Salyer, assistant to the county manager and acting economic development director, on Monday emailed to county commissioners a copy of the county's March 2010 incentive agreement with Algenol, as well as a breakdown of contract milestones.
The county distributed $1.07 million to Algenol in July 2010, $4.93 million in September 2010, and $4 million in February 2011. That's a total of $10 million.
As of March 1, 2015, performance requirements called for the company to employ 120 people at a minimum average wage of $85,000. At the time, Algenol had 146 jobs and its subsidiary Viper Mfg. had 10, all with an average wage of $91,550. The required minimum qualified capital investment was $18.484 million, and the company's actual investment was $31.938 million.
The company has one more performance requirement to meet. As of Feb. 28, 2016, it must have at least 108 jobs. If it has more than 108 jobs, but less than 120 jobs, it must repay a portion of the incentive award at a rate of $200,000 for each job under 120. The average wage must be at least $76,500.
The incentive agreement is scheduled to expire March 1, 2016.
Commissioner Larry Kiker and county staff are scheduled to meet Algenol management Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Algenol stated in an email Friday that it will continue to meet or exceed requirements of the contract.
As reported Friday at news-press.com:
Paul Woods resigned Friday as CEO of Fort Myers-based Algenol and 20 percent of the company's workforce has been eliminated.
Woods' decision is voluntary and he will remain on the board of directors for continuity purposes and to assist on the company's road to commercialization, according to a company news release.
"To me the most important thing is the Gonzalez Group and Reliance Group have committed to more than two years of funding for the company," said Woods by phone. "There's going to be a slightly reduced staffing, but that commitment for the company to keep going. I think they're heading in a new direction now, and I think they're going to start focusing on carbon capture."
Algenol gets $25 million investment
Algenol, an industrial biotechnology company that is commercializing patented algae technology for production of ethanol and other fuels, released the following in its original statement:
"We thank Paul for the huge contribution he has made to Algenol and for helping us to get to this point in the company's development," said Eduardo Gonzalez, who is chairman of the board and represents the interests of the Gonzalez Group, a significant company investor. "We are grateful that he has chosen to remain associated with Algenol. His experience, insight and knowledge will help us to achieve our goals. We, the Gonzalez Group, and our co-investor, Reliance Group, remain committed to commercializing Algenol's direct-to-ethanol technology."
Woods, the company's founder, said he takes pride in what he has accomplished with Algenol, but frustration could be heard in his voice as he spoke about the world's financial reception to Algenol's technology.
"It's very simple, the world is either going to start taking seriously carbon capture, or it's not," he said. "These guys have stepped up to the plate with significant funding to try to advance Algenol, and we're going to see if the world catches up or not. That's what it comes down to."
Carbon capture is a technology that can capture up to 90 percent of the carbon dioxide emissions produced from the use of fossil fuels in electricity generation and industrial processes, preventing the carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere.
The staff reduction was announced Friday, Woods said. The former CEO added the number of employees will stay above the threshold to meet the economic incentive agreement it has with Lee County.
Algenol on mission to change world
"It will not jeopardize that, which is important," he said. "I was very enthusiastic and passionate with the board. They decided to go in a different direction, and they have every right to do so. I take pride in what I accomplished and have pride for my coworkers. My feelings toward them don't change in the slightest way."
Algenol had to employ at least 108 in Lee County by a date in February 2014 in order to receive a $10 million economic development incentive, which it got.
The company confirmed local employment numbers will continue to meet or exceed Algenol's obligations, as outlined in an agreement with the county.
"Algenol is sharpening its focus on advancing its technology for commercial readiness," the company said in a subsequent news release. "To that end, the company has reduced its workforce by approximately 20 percent and will be reducing its public profile. Algenol and its stakeholders are confident that the sharpened focus will position the team to take Algenol's technology to commercial readiness and beyond."
Algenol counted 202 employees in September, so a 20 percent reduction will equate to about 40 people losing their jobs.
With the resignation, Woods finds himself with a lot more time on his hands; time he expects to use to spend with his family and to travel.
"Algenol has been my life," he said. "I've been to China and the Middle East a few times just in the last couple of months. We really scoured the world for outside investors who would help support a business model that would focus on carbon utilization and as it stands in the world, they talk a good game but they're not really serious about it."
Connect with this reporter: email clogan@news-press.com and follow on Twitter @caseylo


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Update on the Future of Open Banking in the UK by Joint Regulatory Committee
FCA | Dec 16, 2022
The joint regulatory oversight committee, a cross-authority committee responsible for, among other things, thinking about the future vision and governance of open banking, has published a joint statement
Commitment to competition and innovation: Open banking has a continuing role in promoting greater competition and innovation for the benefit of consumers, businesses and the wider economy, as well as maintaining the UK's international competitiveness and leadership in the field. This will enable new services that consumers and businesses value and trust, and which support sustainable economic growth. The Government and regulators remain committed to supporting the continued growth of open banking.
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The Future: The joint statement updates on the work of the committee, including emerging thinking on the vision and design of a future open banking entity, ahead of a further statement in Q1 2023 setting out the common authorities' views and recommendations.
Priorities: HM Treasury, the FCA, the PSR and the CMA are determined to ensure that the benefits of Open Banking are fully realised and momentum is sustained. The three priority areas to achieve this are unlocking the potential of Open Banking payments, adopting a scaleable model, and establishing a sustainable footing for the ongoing development of the Open Banking ecosystem. They agree that the future entity should:
Have effective regulatory oversight, with a new long-term regulatory framework to govern the ecosystem;
Have a broad-based and equitable funding model;
Be independent, well-governed and underpinned by a set of values and cultures that include an emphasis on integrity and promoting ethical behaviours.
The co-chairs of the committee, FCA's Executive Director, Consumers and Competition, Sheldon Mills, and PSR's Managing Director, Chris Hemsley, said:
'Open banking and its future continue to be a priority for the FCA and the PSR. Together with the committee and industry, we are committed to its continued growth and evolution. Fully realised, open banking and then open finance can bring further benefits to consumers and businesses and will help the UK become more competitive and innovative.
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Best time to visit Anne Frank House
written by Kamila Zawadzka April 27, 2019
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It's important to choose the best time to visit Anne Frank House when you visit Amsterdam due to the sheer volume of visitors to the museum. As the hiding place of Anne Frank and her family during the Nazi occupation in World War II, visiting the house is both an emotional and educational experience.
The Anne Frank story came to light after Anne's diary was published and translated around the globe. Today, you can tour the property and learn about this crucial part of history. You'll see the hidden entrance to the secret annex and discover where Anne and her family hid for over two years before their eventual betrayal.
The Anne Frank House is located in the Jordaan district of Amsterdam. The building itself was saved from destruction in the 1950's by public protests, when developers were ready to tear it down. That's when the Anne Frank Foundation was set up, fundraising enough money to purchase and restore the building. Then the museum opened to the public in 1960 – thirteen years after the diary was first published.
Today, the museum welcomes well over a million visitors each year. Whether you're familiar with the story or not, it's an absolute must-see on your visit to Amsterdam. As mentioned, with so many visitors, it's important to choose the best time to visit Anne Frank house.
When to visit Anne Frank House
Anne Frank House is open all year round, with the exception of a few key dates. Be sure to check the website when planning your visit. Due to ongoing renovations at the moment, you'll need to buy your tickets and select a time slot in advance. You can buy tickets online and they're released two months in advance, or you can get them on the day. So, with a bit of planning, there's a good few options for you to choose the best time to visit Anne Frank House.
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While working out the best time to visit Anne Frank house, make sure that you should reserve at least one hour to visit the Anne Frank House. This time includes a free audio guide tour. As the museum is so popular, those who haven't bought a ticket in advance may also have to queue for around 2 hours to get inside.
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You can think about dressing comfortably once you've settled on the best time to visit Anne Frank House. Remember to bring a bag for your camera as there are no photos allowed inside. Remember if you haven't pre-purchased a ticket, you'll most likely have a long wait in the queue outside, so bring water and an umbrella!
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Of course the main reason most people visit the Anne Frank House is to see the annex. That's the name of the 45m2 attic that was once the secret hideout for Anne Frank and 7 other Jews, all fleeing the Nazis during the war. The mostly-empty attic gives you an insight into what it was like hiding out in the space for over two years. A somber experience but an important one none-the-less.
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Fighting Against the Odds
Physician: Steven Aviles
Patient: Johnny
One day while delivering a dryer on the job, Johnny heard an audible pop come from his right shoulder. Later that day, an MRI confirmed that he had heard the sound of a rotator cuff muscle rupture and his bicep dislocate. This eventually brought Johnny to Iowa Ortho to see orthopedic surgeon Dr. Steven Aviles, who decided his patient's best move forward was arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
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