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Sports complex of the University of East London will host The President's SAMBO Cup
20 September 2017 Sergei Grishin
The President's SAMBO Cup will be held in London on September 30. Eight national teams will take part in the tournament – teams of Russia, Great Britain, Cyprus, Holland, Mexico as well as two individual teams of England and Scotland, which were formed following the results of the national championships.
"The entry list has been determined, the venue is the sports complex of the University of East London, the center of the British basketball federation, which was built for the 2012 Olympic Games, - FIAS development director Andrey Moshanov said. - Also the participants of the «Grand Slam» combat SAMBO tournament, which is traditionally held within the framework of the President's Cup, have already been determined. There will be several very interesting SAMBO athletes in 4 weight categories with solid background in SAMBO and MMA".
There will be several very interesting SAMBO athletes in 4 weight categories
The "Grand Slam" tournament will be held in 4 weight categories (62, 74, 82 and 100 kgs). For this tournament Johnson Jajoute (the USA) – the medalist of the SAMBO World Cup, Matthew Colquhoun (Jamaica) – the winner of several MMA tournaments in the USA, as well as the medalist of Pan-American SAMBO Championships Guillermo Torres Cervantes (Mexico), who is also the winner of several MMA tournaments, have already submitted their entry.
"The idea to hold The President's Cup in various parts of the country and in various towns worked 100 per cent, - Andrey Moshanov said. – The tournament is always attended by a large number of spectators, and most importantly that after the tournament usually one if not two SAMBO clubs appear in the hosting towns".
The idea to hold The President's Cup in various parts of the country and in various towns worked 100 per cent
According to his words, this year East London was chosen as a venue for the President's Cup for a reason.
"It's famous for its sporting potential, since many famous British sportsmen were born and got a feel for sports exactly in this place. There are the largest gymnastics center, stadiums, a boxing school and, of course, a famous basketball school in East London. We definitely plan to run a SAMBO club in this place in the nearest future", FIAS development director stated.
We definitely plan to run a SAMBO club in this place in the nearest future
For the first time the idea of hosting the President's SAMBO Cup was suggested by President of the British Commonwealth SAMBO Association Lord Simon Reading at the meeting between Russia's President Vladimir Putin and the leaders of modern world SAMBO in March 2013.
The grand prize of the tournament – a gem-incrusted challenge cup, which weighs almost 10 kgs – was won by SAMBO athletes of the Russian national team three times. This year the Russian national team will be represented by SAMBO athletes from Novosibirsk instead of the first team.
"Format alteration of this tournament for club teams may encourage further development of SAMBO in those countries, where clubs are the basis of the national sport structure", - said Andrey Moshanov.
Andrey Moshanov
President's Cup in the UK 2017
[FIAS TV] President's SAMBO Cup in London 6 October 2017
What winners of the President`s SAMBO Cup in London were talking about 2 October 2017
[FIAS TV] President's SAMBO Cup in London 2017. On the eve of the start 2 October 2017


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Pęczki () war ein kleiner Ort in der polnischen Woiwodschaft Ermland-Masuren im Gebiet der heutigen Landgemeinde Janowo im Powiat Nidzicki (Kreis Neidenburg).

Die Ortsstelle von Pęczki befindet sich in der südwestlichen Mitte der Woiwodschaft Ermland-Masuren. Weniger als 1 Kilometer weiter südlich verlief vor 1945 die Staatsgrenze zu Polen, die hier von dem Flusslauf des Orschütz (polnisch Orzyc) gebildet wurde. Die Kreisstadt Nidzica () liegt 14 Kilometer in westlicher Richtung.

Das einstige Pensken (nach 1871 Penzken, nach 1895 Pentzken) wurde 1544 gegründet. Als Gutsbezirk wurde das kleine Dorf 1874 in den Amtsbezirk Roggen (polnisch Róg) im ostpreußischen Kreis Neidenburg eingegliedert. Im Jahre 1910 zählte Pentzken 27 Einwohner.

Am 30. September 1928 schlossen sich die Gutsbezirke Camerau, Lomno und Pentzken zur neuen Landgemeinde Camerau (1938 bis 1945 Großmuckenhausen, polnisch Komorowo) zusammen. Pentzken wurde am 3. Juni – amtlich bestätigt am 16. Juli – 1938 aus politisch-ideologischen Gründen der Abwehr fremdländisch klingender Ortsnamen in "Kleinmuckenhausen" umbenannt.

Mit dem gesamten südlichen Ostpreußen wurde der Ort 1945 in Kriegsfolge an Polen abgetreten und erhielt die polnische Namensform "Pęczki". In den ersten Nachkriegsjahren nicht mehr erwähnt ist der Ort heute verwaist und dürfte in der Ortschaft Komorowo der Landgemeinde Janowo im Powiat Nidzicki (Kreis Neidenburg) aufgegangen sein.

Bis 1945 war Pentzken/Kleinmuckenhausen in die evangelische Kirche Muschaken (polnisch Muszaki) in der Kirchenprovinz Ostpreußen der Kirche der Altpreußischen Union sowie in die römisch-katholische Kirche Neidenburg im Bistum Ermland eingepfarrt.

Die Ortsstelle Pęczkis liegt an einer Nebenstraße, die von der Woiwodschaftsstraße 604 bei Muszaki abzweigt und bis nach Janowo führt.

Einzelnachweise

Gegründet 1544
Ort der Woiwodschaft Ermland-Masuren
Gmina Janowo
Wüstung in Polen

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HomeBusinessMnangagwa blocks reinstatement of fired NetOne CEO
Mnangagwa blocks reinstatement of fired NetOne CEO
February 9, 2019 Staff Reporter Business 0
Lazarus Muchenje
CHIEF Secretary to the President and Cabinet Misheck Sibanda has blocked NetOne from reinstating its suspended chief executive officer Lazarus Muchenje saying such a move is against the spirit of the "new dispensation".
This comes as the struggling mobile telecommunications parastatal on Thursday suspended two top managers — chief operating officer Brian Mutandiro, pictured, and financial director Sibusiso Ndlovu — over untested allegations of financial abuse gleaned from the latest audit.
The NetOne board reportedly met on January 30 and resolved to suspend the two executives for a fortnight pending a probe.
Mutandiro and Ndlovu were part of nine executives axed in July last year by Muchenje, but were reinstated by the board in August 2018 after noting that they were summarily suspended by Muchenje without following due procedure.
Muchenje, who was suspended last year, was expected to resume his duties this month after NetOne's newly-appointed board — chaired by James Mutizwa — had recommended that charges against him be dropped.
Muchenje, is a highly-regarded former Vodacom executive who was appointed NetOne CEO on April 1, 2018, taking over from Mutandiro who had been acting since June 2016 after the then CEO Reward Kangai was fired.
"The board recommends to the shareholder, in terms of Section 16 of the Public Entities Corporate Governance Act as read with Section 11 of the Public Entities Corporate Governance (general regulations) 2018, that having relooked at the decisions that were made regarding the CEO, the board has considered it prudent and in the interest of the company that the pending legal proceedings against the CEO be withdrawn," read part of the board resolutions.
"The board further recommends to the Shareholder, that an engagement process be commenced with the CEO and that a detailed deed of settlement be negotiated and entered into the CEO which will detail the resolution taken by the board.
"The board shall engage the shareholder regarding the contracts of employment of the nine staff members who were subject of a directive issued by the ministry on the 5th October, 2018 and was not implemented by the board."
In blocking the decision, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's chief aide said the board did not give credible reasons why Muchenje — who was initially scheduled to appear before a disciplinary committee — should go back to work.
The former CEO was suspended a few days after he had sued the then minister of ICT and Cyber Security Supa Mandiwanzira, NetOne board members, nine NetOne executives and the Office of the President and Cabinet. He accused the defendants of disregarding corporate governance rules through interference in the day-to-day running of the government-owned telecommunications company.
In a letter seen by the Daily News addressed to the ICT and Cyber Security minister Kazembe Kazembe, Sibanda decreed that the decision taken by the board be reversed.
"The Corporate Governance Unit of the Office of the President and Cabinet is in receipt of the board resolutions of the ordinary meeting 1 of 2019 of the NetOne board of directors. Of interests is Resolution number 5 that 'the proceedings against the CEO be withdrawn' would be inconsistent with natural justice and basic corporate governance requirements.
"This is specifically so as the new board does not provide any basis for its resolutions to withdraw hearing proceedings against the suspended CEO.
"Transparency dictates under the new dispensation require that governance systems and processes be followed through to their conclusion at all Public Entities including at NetOne, notwithstanding changes of personalities. This is critical for the protection of the public assets and funds," said Sibanda.
Prior to his appointment as NetOne CEO, Muchenje was CEO of Intarget Group since 2014.
Before joining Intarget, he was CEO of FirstRand Bank Celpay International BV between 2005 and 2013.
Other positions he has held include executive head of sales for Vodacom South Africa and founding finance director of the company in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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And the Dream Goes On! A Celebration in Song, Word and Dance
By Jeff Hudson
Folks say good things come in threes. This week marks the third staging of California Musical Theatre's very popular show And the Dream Goes On! A Celebration in Song, Word and Dance, and that's a very good thing.
The show originated two years ago through the theater's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Theatre Project, a noteworthy series that presents free performances of an African-American -themed show each January.
The script for Dream was developed by Sacramento writers Anthony D'Juan and Lisa Tarrer Lacy (who also directs the show) and was augmented by a memorable set of songs by the Rev. Charles Cooper. The show relates the ideals of King's nonviolent struggle in the context of the cockier, rap-influenced pop culture of the present day.
The first production of Dream was a stunning surprise—especially Cooper's upbeat music, which is grounded in the gospel and soul traditions. The song "If I Were Allowed to Live," which ends the first half, moved many in the audience to tears. SN&R picked the show (along with Gregg Coffin's debut musical, Convenience) as the best new musical of 2004.
But at nearly three hours, the show's storyline was sometimes ungainly. Nonetheless, it was clear to the management at the California Musical Theatre (CMT) that they were on to something special. Dream returned last year with several revisions, trims and tucks, to an even more rapturous popular reception. There were long lines for tickets during the second weekend of the 2005 run, and hundreds of people were turned away from the final performances because there simply weren't enough seats. There were even scalpers, selling tickets to what was intended to be a free event. (CMT has taken steps to keep that from happening this year.)
Now Dream is back, honed to just over two hours in length for a third and final bow. Scott Eckern, CMT's artistic director, has been working with Cooper, Lacy and D'Juan. "We've made some good edits, some changes, making sure the message is clear and that the writers are satisfied with the shape of it," said Eckern. "After this, we may be talking to some licensing agents and publishing houses and other producers that might be interested in doing it."
"It's a little more filled out," said D'Juan. "We're fine-tuning it," added Lacy. She said this year's production also will feature "a lot of young people. Nearly 80 percent of the cast is in their 20s and 30s. It's exciting that so many of them want to be involved."
Cooper, who plays keyboards in the show, said, "Anthony and Lisa have been through the script with a fine-toothed comb with Scott. … The message will be more profound and more clarified." Cooper also reworked a few of his arrangements. He modulated the key in a few cases but didn't add any new melodies.
Cooper was delighted by last year's capacity crowds and urged attendees not to wait until the last few performances. "I would like for people to get there the first weekend," Cooper said. "The problem is that once you see the show, you want to see it again."
For D'Juan, as a writer, Dream is the first time he's seen his work staged before a large and responsive audience. "To be sitting in a packed theater and watching people laugh and applaud, with standing ovations, that's cool," he said. (Incidentally, D'Juan currently is working on a script about Jackie Robinson for the Children's Theatre of California.)
So, what's next for Dream? A production in another city?
"People have indicated an interest in it," Lacy acknowledged.
"We want to make it the best that it can be," said Eckern. "The next step will be to get someone else to do it and get the writers to see it through the eyes of other directors. I think we've gotten it as far as we can get it. If it's going to develop further, there will have to be other people involved. And I think it's worth pursuing."
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NOVA; Papua New Guinea: Anthropology On Trial
Papua New Guinea: Anthropology On Trial
Premiered March 1974 NOVA is a general-interest documentary series that addresses a single science issue each week. Billed as "science adventures for curious grown-ups" when it first aired in March, 1974, NOVA continues to offer an informative and entertaining approach to a challenging subject. 1996 marked NOVA's 23rd season, which makes it the longest-running science program on national television. It is also one of television's most acclaimed series, having won every major television award, most of them many times over. Series release date: 3/3/1974
Remote tribes and exotic islanders have been made known to the world through the lens of anthropology. But in recent years, some of these people have begun to object. NOVA travels to Papua New Guinea and looks at anthropology from the other side. Margaret Mead's research is challenged by former subjects and fellow anthropologists.
Chicago: "NOVA; Papua New Guinea: Anthropology On Trial," 10/03/1983, WGBH Media Library & Archives, accessed July 17, 2019, http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_6B57D900A73A45AF802D35A90E15B736.
MLA: "NOVA; Papua New Guinea: Anthropology On Trial." 10/03/1983. WGBH Media Library & Archives. Web. July 17, 2019. <http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_6B57D900A73A45AF802D35A90E15B736>.
APA: NOVA; Papua New Guinea: Anthropology On Trial. Boston, MA: WGBH Media Library & Archives. Retrieved from http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_6B57D900A73A45AF802D35A90E15B736


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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady got chippy with the Baltimore Ravens and referees early in Saturday's AFC Divisional Playoff game.
After a play in the second quarter, Brady was standing up with the football when Ravens linebacker Pernell McPhee appeared to knee him in the arm.
Brady, who was fired up already after scoring on a 4-yard run in the first quarter, was quick to respond to McPhee and a referee.
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The Ravens lead the Patriots 21-14 at halftime.


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Hurly–Burly
Eva Presenhuber, New York
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Eva Presenhuber is delighted to present Hurly-Burly, the gallery's first solo exhibition by the New York-based artist David Deutsch, presented jointly with Venus Over Manhattan. The collaborative show features 40 works across the two spaces, located at 39 Great Jones Street and 55 Great Jones Street respectively.
David Deutsch makes abstract paintings. Or maybe he makes figurative paintings.
Which is right? Neither? Both? There are still serious people out there who see abstraction and the image as irreconcilable. They could even be right—though I doubt it—but even if so, one of the remarkable things about art is its capacity to harbor irreconcilable propensities within a single object. That's because, despite all appearances, art approaches truth; and we should remember the observation once made by the physicist Niels Bohr, that while the opposite of a trivial truth is false, the opposite of a profound truth is another truth. With that in mind, we hold that abstraction and images are two authentic paths to artistic truth.
Recently, when Deutsch and I were talking in his studio, he remarked, "I leave it"—with the word it referring, I believe, the composition as a whole, "but there's always some kind of content with subject matter," and this content is embodied in the imagery woven into the painting's web of fluid marks. Given the small size of many of the figures—as well as cars and houses—I couldn't help but think of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century paintings such as those of Claude Lorrain, in which a few figures nestled into the composition served to elevate the secondary (and fundamentally abstract) genre of landscape to the dignity of history painting. But I don't want this comparison to imply that Deutsch's figures are afterthoughts, mere accessories; he intends them quite differently. "My figures are never incidental," he told Jarrett Earnest. "I guess they are concentrating on what they are doing." But what exactly, in these recent paintings of his, is it that they are doing?
I think these people are fundamentally looking. And observing. And exposing themselves to the tumults of the world that surrounds them. That does take concentration. As observers, they can be understood to be reflections of the viewer, whose incorporation into the scopic structure of the work is thereby emblematized. You can't construct a story out of the representational elements in Deutsch's paintings, nor out of the relation between those elements and the nonrepresentational ones. The paintings' content is not narrative. But it is human, and it has to do with existence in a world that does not necessarily seem intended for one's habitation. Is this even a place? Or how can it be made into a place? It can feel messy, disorienting, but one senses an underlying will to order—I hesitate to cite Wallace Stevens' subtly oxymoronic "rage to order," but there can be a sense of fury in Deutsch's strenuous marks.
Those marks also raise the question about how an image is embodied in paint. Most of Deutsch's recent paintings have been made using an unusual process whereby acrylic paint is applied first onto a plastic sheet, then transferred to the canvas. Painting onto the plastic is a time-based process like most other ways of painting—a temporal sequence of marks that becomes a spatial one, and a spatial arrangement that suggests a dynamic perceptual succession. But then in the second stage of Deutsch's process, the paint is relocated to the canvas all at once—well, really, in two goes, but each time all at once. It's logical to compare this to a monotype but for me, it resonates even more with photography. One feels the "momentness" of the painting's coming into being, which somehow subsumes the preceding temporal sequence. If you compare one of Deutsch's works painted directly with oil on canvas to one of the transfer paintings in acrylic, even with similar imagery, you'll see the oil painting as slower in tempo, and more spatial—the acrylic transfer painting, no matter how complex it may be, comes across as faster, more immediate, and more about the plane than about depth. The transfer paintings ask you to be faster on your feet in responding to them. You have to concentrate differently on your looking.
I don't know of anything else in contemporary art quite like Deutsch's recent paintings. That includes his own earlier work. I first noticed it as long ago as the mid-1980s, when he was making very elongated, very painterly panoramic landscape paintings—this was already some fifteen years into an exhibition history that had begun when Deutsch was still in his twenties—but really got knocked sideways in the early 1990s by the "rotunda" paintings showing masses of framed portraits hanging in a domed space. His art always seemed to ask questions about how and why one sees what one sees, "taking advantage of and highlighting the viewer's perceptual processes," as Alfred Sturtevant wrote back in 1986, "in ways that more traditional painting includes but deemphasizes"; it envisages the peculiarity of the everyday. But while I tried to follow Deutsch's work over the years—as it has evolved through more twists and turns than do most artists' oeuvres—I only got to know him a little better fairly recently, and that through the urging of his fellow artist Ugo Rondinone, a fervent admirer who has described Deutsch's paintings as "negotiations with the physical dimensions and sensorial capacities of the human figure; with the desire to see and to find meaning in chaotic conditions" that "tell a dual story about the fragility of painting and the fragility of human existence." As it happens it was also Rondinone who introduced Deutsch to Eva Presenhuber, who then suggested that Adam Lindemann of Venus Over Manhattan sees it too. That seems appropriate. Artists understand artists first and then the rest of us follow after.
Barry Schwabsky
David Deutsch was born in 1943 in Los Angeles, CA, and has lived and worked in New York, NY, since 1970. Recent solo and two-person exhibitions include Slow and Fast, Deutsch + Kwartler at PRACTISE, Oak Park, IL, (2018); Kerry Schuss, New York, NY (2016); and Neighbors and Strangers at Feature Inc., New York, NY, (2013). His work is included in the collections of the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, NY; Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, OH; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington DC; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY; Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis, MN; Museo Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City, Mexico; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA; The Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY; Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix, AZ; UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley, CA; Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, MN; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY.
Acrylic on linen
76 x 122 cm / 30 x 48 in
© David Deutsch
137 x 147.5 cm / 54 x 58 in
134.5 x 139.5 cm / 53 x 55 in
129.5 x 125 cm / 51 x 49 1/4 in
45.5 x 66 cm / 18 x 26 in
61 x 78.5 cm / 24 x 31 in
73.5 x 81.5 cm / 29 x 32 in
51 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 in
76 x 114.5 cm / 30 x 45 in
63.5 x 114.5 cm / 25 x 45 in
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Installation view, David Deutsch, Hurly-Burly, Eva Presenhuber, New York, 2023
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Guidance on Exculpatory Language in Informed Consent, Draft
A Notice by the Health and Human Services Department on 09/07/2011
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Office for Human Research Protections, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the Secretary, and the Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
The Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are announcing the availability of a draft guidance entitled, "Guidance on Exculpatory Language in Informed Consent." The draft guidance, when finalized, will represent OHRP's and FDA's current thinking on this topic and will supersede OHRP's November 15, 1996 guidance document entitled "`Exculpatory Language' in Informed Consent" and question number 52 in FDA's January 1998 guidance entitled, "Institutional Review Boards Frequently Asked Questions—Information Sheet Guidance for Institutional Review Boards and Clinical Investigators." The draft guidance is intended primarily for institutional review boards (IRBs), investigators, sponsors, and funding agencies that may be responsible for the review, conduct, or oversight of human subject research conducted or supported by HHS or regulated by FDA.
Submit written requests for copies of the draft Guidance on Exculpatory Language in Informed Consent document to the Division of Policy and Assurances, Office for Human Research Protections, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852. Send one self-addressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing your request, or fax your request to 301-402-2071. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for information on electronic access to the draft guidance document.
You may submit comments identified by docket ID number HHS-OPHS-2011-0014, by one of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Enter the above docket ID number in the "Enter Keyword or ID field and click on "Search." On the next page, click the "Submit a Comment" action and follow the instructions.
Mail/Hand delivery/Courier [For paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions]: Irene Stith-Coleman, PhD., Office for Human Research Protections, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852.
Comments received, including any personal information, will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov.
Irene Stith-Coleman, PhD, Office for Human Research Protections, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852, 240-453-6900; e-mail Irene.StithColeman@hhs.gov or Sara Goldkind, M.D., Office of Good Clinical Practice, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., WO32-5110, Silver Spring, MD 20993, 301-796-8342; e-mail Sara.Goldkind@fda.hhs.gov.
OHRP and FDA are announcing the availability of a draft guidance entitled, "Guidance on Exculpatory Language in Informed Consent." The draft guidance is intended primarily for institutional review boards (IRBs), investigators, sponsors, and funding agencies that may be responsible for the review, conduct, or oversight of human subject research conducted or supported by HHS or regulated by FDA. This guidance, which is available on the OHRP Web site at http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/newsroom/rfc/index.html and the FDA Web site at http://www.fda.gov/ScienceResearch/SpecialTopics/RunningClinicalTrials/default.htm, is intended to assist IRBs in making the required regulatory determinations when reviewing research under 21 CFR 50.20 and 45 CFR 46.116 by providing recommendations regarding what language is considered to be exculpatory under HHS and FDA regulations, and thus inappropriate to include in informed consent. The draft guidance should also help clinical investigators and sponsors better understand the regulatory requirements as to what language is permissible to include in informed consent. The draft guidance, when finalized, will represent OHRP's and FDA's current thinking on this topic and will supersede OHRP's November 15, 1996 guidance document entitled, " `Exculpatory Language' in Informed Consent" and question number 52 in FDA's January 1998 guidance entitled, "Institutional Review Boards Frequently Asked Questions—Information Sheet Guidance for Institutional Review Boards and Clinical Investigators."
To enhance human subject protection and reduce regulatory burden, OHRP and FDA have been actively working to harmonize the agencies' regulatory requirements and guidance for human subject research. This draft guidance document was developed as part of these efforts. OHRP and FDA believe that it will be most helpful to the regulated community to issue a joint guidance document which will clearly demonstrate the agencies' harmonious approach to the topic of what language could be considered exculpatory and thus prohibited in informed consent versus what language could be acceptable in informed consent.
OHRP and FDA are issuing this as draft guidance because the agencies have revised and clarified what constitutes exculpatory language in informed consent and therefore prohibited under 21 CFR 50.20 and 45 CFR 46.116 in response to numerous questions and comments from the IRB and research communities. The draft guidance includes a detailed discussion about what OHRP and FDA consider to be exculpatory language, examples of informed consent language that OHRP and FDA would consider to be acceptable, and examples of informed consent language that OHRP and FDA would consider to be exculpatory.
This draft guidance is part of the Information Sheet Guidance Initiative, announced in the Federal Register of February 3, 2006 (71 FR 5861), which describes FDA's intention to update the process for developing, issuing, and making available guidances intended for IRBs, clinical investigators, and sponsors. Known as "Information Sheets," these guidances have provided recommendations to IRBs, clinical investigators, and sponsors to help them fulfill their responsibilities to protect human subjects who participate in research regulated by the FDA. The Information Sheet Guidance Initiative is intended to ensure that the Information Sheets are updated, consistent with the FDA's good guidance practices (GGPs). As part of the initiative, which will be ongoing, the agency plans to rescind Information Sheets that are obsolete, revise and reissue guidances that address current issues, and develop new guidance documents as needed.
The draft guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's GGPs regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The draft guidance, when finalized, will represent OHRP's and FDA's current thinking on this topic. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind OHRP or FDA or the public. An alternative approach may be used if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.Start Printed Page 55391
Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the document at http://www.regulations.gov, http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/newsroom/rfc/index.html, or http://www.fda.gov/ScienceResearch/SpecialTopics/RunningClinicalTrials/default.htm.
OHRP and FDA are making their joint draft guidance document available for public comment. The guidance document will be finalized and issued after the public comments have been considered.
Dated: September 1, 2011.
Jerry Menikoff,
Director, Office for Human Research Protections.
David Dorsey,
Acting Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning, U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011-22883 Filed 9-6-11; 8:45 am]


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marvy on May 8, 2017 | parent | favorite | on: I Broke Rust's Package Manager for Windows Users
I find this surprising. If someone can run bash, they can do anything anyway. What am I missing?
jerf on May 8, 2017
Sometimes you don't get to "run bash", but just pass certain parameters, or add things on the end, or whatever other monstrosity an application programmer comes up with to use bash to do something. This allows you to do things like potentially redirect files to sockets of your choice, where you might exfiltrate data, or provide unexpected data to internal processes.
You would be correct in then pointing out that if you pass user parameters to bash without treating them as carefully as you'd treat radioactive waste, you're asking for trouble, and that /dev/tcp doesn't offer much than the various "nc"s don't. That's why I was sort of non-committal about condemning them; it's not like they are a massive breach of security. It's just one more thing that can surprise people if they're trying to lock a system down, and that's already a pretty long list. And since it's not clear to me that it could ever be a short list, that's why I wanted to emphasize I wasn't trying to condemn UNIX. It's just that it's a feature that doesn't add much but complexity to bash, while not really offering any functionality that isn't better done with nc or something, and on the balance, probably ought to just be removed from an already complicated and security-sensitive program.
marvy on May 8, 2017
I don't know about radioactive waste, but surely allowing untrusted user input into /dev is unrealistically sloppy. (Famous last words?)
I agree that having this as a bash feature versus just using nc doesn't seem to buy much. But I think having these in the actual file system is useful. So why not do both: expunge them from bash, and get them into /dev (or maybe /net, or wherever they belong).


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Murfreesboro, Ark.–A 100-mile detour turned out to be a profitable excursion for the Detlaff family on July 31, when 12-year-old Michael unearthed a 5.16-carat brown diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.
The Detlaffs were traveling on vacation to Fayetteville, Ark. from their home in Apex, N.C. when they decided to visit the park. Within the first 10 minutes of scanning the search area, Detlaff found the brown diamond on the surface, the eighth largest brown diamond ever found at the park
With this diamond, the current trend continues of visitors finding diamonds on the surface of the search field. Due to good rains this spring, and some especially hard rains in July, many of the recent large diamonds were found right on the surface," Margi Jenks, park interpreter, said. "Diamonds are a bit heavy for their size, so a good downpour will wash the dirt away, leaving the diamond exposed."
Detlaff's jellybean-sized stone is the 328th diamond discovered at the park this year, and the 27th largest diamond found at the site since it became a state park in 1972.
He named his find the "God's Glory Diamond."
The stone came from the north end of the search area, near a sign that marks where the 15.33-carat Star of Arkansas was found, a white diamond that is the third largest to ever found at the site. It was discovered in 1956 when the area was a privately operated tourist attraction.
Crater of Diamonds is the only diamond-producing site open to the public in the world. The park's search area is a 37½ -acres of plowed field that is the eroded surface of the eighth-largest diamond-bearing deposit in the world.
In addition to diamonds, amethyst, garnet, peridot, jasper, agate and quartz also have been found at the park, among other semi-precious gemstones and minerals.
As always, Live, Life, Lamour,
Tagged beauty, Blog, classic shapes, diamonds, Friends, Gemfields, heart chakra, Kid, Rlamour, style, wow
Despite Myanmar's (formerly Burma) democratic progress, there have been reports that perhaps the import sanctions on gemstones would be lifted. Recently, President Barack Obama has extended the ban on Burmese rubies and jade.
While the U.S. government lifted broader sanctions on imports from Myanmar, Obama signed an executive order Wednesday which prohibits the import of "any jadeite or rubies mined or extracted from Burma and any articles of jewelry containing jadeite or rubies mined or extracted from Burma."
The order became effective on Wednesday, extending the ban that lapsed on July 28. The U.S. Department of the Treasury said it opted to extend the embargo on jewelry specifically "due to continuing concerns, including with respect to labor and human rights in specific sectors," as the sale of gemstones benefits the country's ruling military junta.
The United States first banned the import of rubies and jade from Myanmar in 2003, it was a ban that definitely caught the attention of the jewelry industry. Much like emeralds from Colombia, rubies from this country, known in the trade as "Burmese rubies," are considered the world's best rubies and are prized for their color, which is often described as "pigeon-blood red." They comprise an estimated 90 percent of the world's rubies.
The ruby and jade restrictions were tightened under President George W. Bush in 2008 when he signed the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2008 into law. The JADE Act closed a federal loophole in the law by also banning gemstones mined in Myanmar but processed or treated in other countries, such as Thailand.
This is the second time Obama has opted to extend the ban; he first renewed the sanctions against Myanmar in 2009. The ban does not prevent U.S. sales of Burmese jadeite or rubies that were in the country prior to 2008 and it does not extend to exports of Burmese rubies or jadeite from the U.S.
It also does not apply to stones that were in the country and then exported, including for personal use, so long as they are re-imported by the same person who can prove they left with it and the stone hasn't been improved in condition or value outside the U.S.
Posted in Environment and Investment
Tagged ban, barack obama, Blood rubies, Burma, burmese jadeite, burmese rubies, colored gem stones, expensive, heart chakra, Inspiration, interesting, Jadeite, Jewelry, politics, Rlamour, wow
Recently, Hearts on Fire announced that Homeland's brazilian actress Morena Baccarin will be its new brand ambassador. The actress will start appearing in magazine advertisements for the diamond brand beginning in September.
Morena will showcase Hearts on Fire's new fashion collections in print ads in well-known fashion and lifestyle magazines such as, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire and Town & Country. She also will appear on the brand's digital and social media platforms wearing the latest pieces from their line.
Hearts on Fire first began to recruit brand ambassadors in the fall of 2011, initially hiring fashion bloggers before bringing on board television costume designer Janie Bryant and artist, actress and fashion designer Tara Subkoff. Now the brand is upping the ante with Baccarin, a 2013 Emmy nominee for her role as Jessica Brody in the Showtime series Homeland who also has appeared on popular CBS' The Good Wife and The Mentalist.
"With the success of our bold, new fashion collections, it was the perfect time to showcase these designs on a recognizable face. Morena is the perfect representative for Hearts on Fire and we are thrilled with our partnership," said Caryl Capeci, vice president of marketing at Hearts on Fire.
With such a healthy combination of Morena's stunning good looks and charm, the Hearts on Fire brand is sure to attract new clientele.
Tagged Ambassador, beauty, Blog, Brand, celebrities, colored gem stones, emerald earrings, Emmy nominee, fashion collections, Friends, gold, heart chakra, Hearts on Fire, Inspiration, interesting, Jessica brody, Jewelry, life, lifestyle magazines, London, love, magazine advertisements, Morena Baccarin, Rlamour, showtime series, style, wow
Have any of you seen the new David Yurman add campaigns?? Well, recently Model Kate Upton who just graced back-to-back covers of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, is now swapping out her string bikinis for David Yurman's classic cable designs.
Upton is one of four women tapped by the designer for its fall 2013 advertising campaign, with the theme "Beauty in Contrast." The idea behind the campaign came as an effort to highlight how "diverse elements can coexist in a delicate balance," a theme which is chosen because of the diversity in Yurman's designs, both his classic pieces and those from the fall 2013 collection.
The campaign features elegant and refined pieces along with more earthy and artisanal designs. The new collections coupled with iconic favorite designs are heavier alongside more minimal pieces. Overall, the brand said it selected four very different women to make up their models for Beauty in Contrast.
Upton, who is blonde and blue-eyed and was raised in Florida, represents the all-American girl while Anais Mali, a French model whose mother is from Chad and whose father is Polish, has a global/European sophistication. Dree Hemingway, a member of the famous Hemingway family, bears a patrician refinement, while Catrinel Marlon, a Romanian model who also has been in SI's Swimsuit Issue, has a mysterious sensuality, the brand said.
"Through design, styling and imagery, we tell a story of contrast in all its mesmerizing beauty," Yurman said. "Beauty is always more intriguing in contrast."
Photographer Peter Lindbergh shot the campaign, which features the women wearing a combination of classic Yurman designs and selections from the fall 2013 collection, including the new miniature version of Yurman's signature pinky ring. Beauty in Contrast debuts this month worldwide in print and online outlets as well as on DavidYurman.com.
Yurman founded his eponymous jewelry company in New York in 1980. The brand has 25 stores throughout the United States, France and China, and the jewelry is sold at retail outlets, including many independent jewelers, across the U.S.
Posted in Trend, Style and Swag
Tagged beauty, celebrities, david yurman, diamonds, dree hemingway, expensive, fall 2013, fashion, florida, France, illustration, kate upton, London, love, magnificent pieces, Rlamour, style, vintage, wow
Today's post is about the biggest jewelry heist to happen in France, which took place ironically in Cannes as did the previous two heist to happen this year.
Recently, french authorities increased border security as part of the manhunt for the robber who made off with an estimated $136M worth of diamonds and jewels in possibly the world's biggest heist. Investigators said checkpoints have been stepped up on the country's borders with Spain, Italy and the principality of Monaco after Sunday's heist at the Carlton Intercontinental Hotel in Cannes on the French Riviera.
On Monday, authorities raised the estimated value of the minute-long heist, taking it past the $100M raid on a Paris store in 2008 and making it likely among the biggest in the world. The lead investigator Philippe Vique, a prosecutor in the nearby town of Grasse, said police had interviewed staff at the glamorous hotel which featured in the famous Alfred Hitchcock movie "To Catch a Thief" starring Cary Grant.
Officers were also reviewing all security camera footage for clues, although sources say that the man covered his face with a scarf, cap and wore gloves. Vique added that the robber who they believe acted alone, entered through a French door at the side of the hotel on the famed La Croisette seafront. It was not broken, so investigators are unsure if it was left open or whether the thief had cracked it open.
He then made his way to the temporary jewelry exhibit held over the summer by the prestigious Leviev diamond house, owned by Israeli billionaire Lev Leviev. Armed with only a hand gun he threatened three private security guards, two vendors and a manager of the sale, before shoveling the jewels into a briefcase. He then fled with 72 pieces including rings, pendants and diamond-encrusted earings, although he dropped some of the jewelry as he made his escape.
Fortunately, no customers were present during the crime and no one was hurt.
Leaving through a different French door he jumped about one meter onto the terrace next to the hotel before darting into a side street. The whole thing was said to be over in a minute.
The owner of the jewels, Lev Leviev said in a statement that company officials were cooperating with authorities investigating the loss. We are relieved that no one was injured in the robbery," he said.
Vique said police were not currently making any link with the infamous Pink Panther gang, who in a daring raid broke one of their members out of a Swiss jail, last Thursday. Gang member Milan Poparic escaped after accomplices rammed a gate and overpowered guards with bursts from their AK-47s.
Ironically, sunday's heist came two months after two smaller jewelry robberies hit the annual Cannes film festival, where many of the world's top movie stars are lent gowns and gems to parade on the red carpets and at glamorous parties.
The Carlton Cannes Hotel itself has proved to be a particularly irresistible target for thieves since it was built in 1911.
In August 1994, three machine gun-toting crooks stormed into the hotel's jewelry shop and cleared its shelves of $60 million worth of gems. They have never been caught.
Tagged 72 pieces, Cannes, carat, celebrities, classic shapes, colored gem stones, diamonds, expensive, France, French Jewelry Heist, Liev, Nice, pink panther, Rlamour, Robbery, style, wow
The launching of the Faith Ann Kiely Brand
Today's post is about a former senior merchandising executive for fine jewelry corporations, Faith Ann Kiely and the launch of her own brand. Being that she no stranger to the jewelry world, the recent launch of her first collection accentuates her approach to the industry from a new angle.
In this article Kiely discusses how classical antiquity is incorporated into her work, while staying true to the identity of her brand and the reasons consumers will keep coming for silver as long as designs stay compelling.
The Faith Ann Kiely brand was started in 2011, and officially launched to the retail market in the spring of 2013. She told us that FAK uses top-quality materials, the highest quality standards and traditional manufacturing techniques of fine jewelry. What differentiates FAK from many other brands is that it offers an uncompromising commitment to design and quality and creating the product made in America.
In terms of design, FAK's design aesthetic seems to be truly original. It is inspired through her artistic perspective on classical antiquity, Faith Ann Kiely's jewelry motifs are derived from an eclectic appreciation of the manifestation of beauty, art and spirit in our world, which she expresses through the fine sculpted metal work of my designs. Working with 18-karat gold and sterling silver, her intricately carved pieces, resplendent with bold faceted gemstones, are reflective of ancient times and provide a distinctly modern look.
When asked what is the most difficult thing about being a jewelry designer? she told us "I think the most challenging aspect of being a new jewelry designer is in staying true to the DNA of your brand and design vision, regardless of current trends and/or market pressures. I believe that a brand must be authentic to its identity to truly be accepted and understood by consumers."
Here are a few of her very intricate designs below for your perusal.
Tagged artistic perspective, beauty, Blog, classical antiquity, colored gem stones, emerald earrings, expensive, faceted gemstones, Faith Ann Kiely, heart chakra, Inspiration, interesting, Jewelry, jewelry world, magnificent pieces, Rlamour, Silver jewelry, style, top quality materials, wow
Suzanne Belperron's Jewelry Legacy
Today's post highlights the life and some of the great works of Suzanne Belperron.
Suzanne is a Parisian jeweler, she began working in 1919 at age 19, and continued without stopping for the next 56 years. She died in 1983. Her life and career spanned the modern movement in the arts, feminism and the emergence of fashion as a big business.
Elegant and audacious, she pioneered a new aesthetic style in jewelry, yet never sought recognition. Despite her discovery by the cognoscenti of style, her celebration by the fashion press, and her profound influence over the rest of the 20th Century's jewelry design, her name is still not as known today. When the Duchess of Windsor's jewelry was auctioned in 1987, only 5 of 16 Belperron pieces were tentatively identified. She was once asked why she never signed her work, Madame Belperron replied: "My style is my signature."
What set her apart from her peers was the fact that she drew on motifs from a range of cultures—African, Cambodian, Celtic, Egyptian, Indian, Mayan—and created a daring new look which was hailed as both "brilliant" and "raw."
Belperron's designs are so unique containing elements that are bold, playful, and anti-ornamental that they tend to strip away one's average assumptions about jewelry. Her sculptural shapes anticipated modern design, like Chanel, she showed that high style could come from unfancy elements.
Posted in Family Jewels
Tagged Belperron, colored gem stones, Design, diamonds, expensive, fashion, fashion press, France, Free shapes, Inspiration, interesting, Jewelry, jewelry design, Nice, profound influence, Rlamour, unique design, vintage, wow


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I can't help but think that John Eder will be a formidable candidate. I also can't help but wonder what is in the water in Portland. I think we need to put all their activists and members on a bus and send them on a nation wide "This is how you do it" tour! Go get 'em Portland Maine Green Independents!
It looks like we are doing well locally, and shouldn't slack on the effort, but it is time to get into gear for electing a Green to Congress in 2012 (if Ian doesn't win this month).
First Green MP in UK, First Green MP in Canada. We need to follow this momentum.
We should try to get a candidate in 100% of Senate and House races in 2012. As a national effort, that should be our goal.


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Camila Cabello on Why She Won't Talk Love Life: 'I Don't Want to Give People That Piece of Me'
Camila Cabello may live in the public eye, but that doesn't mean she wants to make certain elements of her life — particularly dating — public
Published on March 14, 2017 12:15 PM
Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty
Camila Cabello may live in the public eye, but that doesn't mean she wants to make certain elements of her life — particularly dating — public.
The former member of Fifth Harmony, 20, shared why she's been very cautious about talking about her love life in the latest issue of Latina.
"I get why people are interested in my love life, but I don't want to give people that piece of me because it is the most important part," she explained.
The Cuban-born singer continued, "Here's my dream life: I want to make songs and have incredible experiences with people. I don't want to be locked up in a hotel room and just do press and red carpets. That's not the kind of life I want to live. I want to make music, but I also want to go on road trips with friends. I want to go backpacking around Europe. I want to meet a Spanish boy in Spain and fall in love."
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Cabello also spoke about how everything she says on social media is under a microscope and often misinterpreted by fans due to cultural differences.
"Social media's weird because people can get too caught up in it," she said. "I understand though, because I was a fangirl. Love is the most important thing to me in the world. I'm such a hopeless romantic. I'm reading Love in the Time of Cholera. It's like 'I am Florentina!' When I fall in love with someone I would do anything for them. It's probably because I'm Latin. I'm so passionate, and I grew up listening to boleros and love songs."
She added, "It's so funny when you translate the lyrics into English it sounds cheesy because of how passionate the language is. If you said that in English, people would be like, 'What the hell, dude? Are you okay?' But in Spanish it's normal."
The singer also addressed her departure from Fifth Harmony, saying it was time for a change.
"I started in the group when I was just 15. I needed to follow my heart and my artistic vision," she shared. "I'm grateful for everything we had in Fifth Harmony and for [this new] opportunity. I am less focused on success and more on doing my best and pursuing my artistic vision to the fullest, wherever that takes me. Of course I also hope people will enjoy my music!"
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Haynes King quarterbacked the Lobos to a 35-28 victory against Lufkin on Friday.
Longview holds a 60-42-5 all-time lead in the series.
The Lobos have won 17 of the past 20 games against Marshall.
Maverick quarterback J.J. Green earned the ETSN.fm Offensive Player of the Week award after throwing for more than 300 yards and five touchdowns against Tyler Lee.
Tahj Washington, DeKendrick Bender and Savion Williams all have FBS offers to form a talented receiving corps.
Longview defeated Marshall, 41-7, the last time these teams met in 2017.
John King, who is in his 15th season as Longview's coach, is 153-36 at the helm.
The Longview defense forced two turnovers and held Lufkin to seven points per quarter in its opening week victory against the Panthers.
Kamden Perry proved to be Haynes King's favorite target, setting a Lobo record with 12 receptions.
Key matchup: The Longview secondary against the Marshall receiving corps. Keeping these Marshall receivers in check is no easy task, as Tyler Lee can attest to. Tahj Washington torched the Red Raiders for eight receptions and 163 yards, while DeKendrick Bender and Savion Williams each added two touchdowns. J.J. Green has next-level talent at quarterback, spelling bad news for opposing defenses this season.
Longview saw a receiver with FBS potential this past week in Lufkin's Ja'Lynn Polk. The Lobos gave up 117 yards and a touchdown to Polk. Although Polk is likely better than any of the receivers the Lobos will face Friday, the group is exponentially more talented. Jephaniah Lister and Jacob Johnson combined for six passes defended in the game against Lufkin. They'll likely need to band together once again to prevent Green from having a game like he did in Week 1.
Don't be surprised if: Jessie Anderson gets going. Anderson looked sharp in Longview's victory against Lufkin this past week. He ran 10 times for 41 yards, several of which came after enduring tons of contact. Anderson, coming off a hand injury, is the Lobo's bruiser. His impact in Week 1 felt bigger than 41 yards. He will again split carries with the speedy Keilyn Williams, but expect Anderson to show his worth once again Friday.


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Home Motorcycle Racing News Yamaha Superbike: Silverstone Cook Off
Yamaha Superbike: Silverstone Cook Off
Ron Lieback
2011 World Superbike
Yamaha World Superbike riders got busy this afternoon with a cook off in the team hospitality where they learned some tricks of the trade with Jamie Oliver's Ministry of Food.
Marco Melandri and Eugene Laverty tested their culinary skills in front of a panel of Journalists that took on the difficult role of judges for the occasion.
Melandri opted for a traditional "tuna pasta" dish while Laverty's adventurous side surfaced as he turned his hand to a lightly spicy "salmon tikka and cucumber yoghurt served on Indian naan bread."
With great concentration and precision the Yamaha riders proceeded to follow the help and instructions provided by Jamie Oliver's team of professional staff to turn out two scrumptious main dishes before joining forces for the making of a "summer berry pavlova" to conclude.
After some initial indecision, the expert judges chose Laverty as the official winner of the first prize of the weekend, at his home round in Silverstone. Eugene was presented with a signed Jamie Oliver cook book from which he will undoubtedly find inspiration, in the kitchen.
Jamie Oliver's Ministry of food was set up almost three years ago on the 17th August with the aim of encouraging people to get cooking, ditch ready meals and takeaways in favour of fresh, home-cooked food which saves them money as well as being better nutritionally. The Yamaha WSB riders proved today that anyone can cook up delicious dishes as long as they have the basic knowledge and know how.
The inspirational cook-up demonstrated that the riders can russle up some of their favourite meals without compromising on the necessary nutrition they require to follow a healthy diet.
Both Melandri and Laverty revealed their hidden talent this afternoon and proved that healthy cooking can be fun and easy!
Friday in the first practice and qualifying sessions, both riders will get back to what they know best, using their R1 machinery as the tool to secure a good start for Sunday's races. Both riders will be aiming for victory this weekend and to get a step closer to the leading position in the championship standings.
Eugene Laverty (Yamaha World Superbike Team) says: "I really enjoyed the cook-off! The salmon tikka is a dish I'll certainly be doing again. I wanted to learn how to cook more fish dishes and hopefully with my new found inspiration I'll experiment new recipes at home. I came away a winner, so hopefully this winning streak will keep up for the weekend. I intend to carry on where I left off today, so who knows… maybe I can do a triple!"
Marco Melandri (Yamaha World Superbike Team) says: "It was fun! I went with a tuna pasta dish, as I prefer not to stray too much from the traditional Italian cuisine but this recipe was quite different. I've never heard of cinnamon with tuna! But it was quite good, the spices were very subtle. It may be an Italian dish but it had a very English twist. I have some good Italian family recipes that never fail me, so I won't be ditching them just yet."
Eugene Laverty
Yamaha Superbike
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One of the few moto journalists based on the East Coast, Ron Lieback joined the motorcycle industry as a freelancer in 2007, and is currently Online Editor at Ultimate Motorcycling.


An astounding one-third of all Americans haven't saved a dime for retirement, yet many experts agree that striking up your savings in your 20s is ideal for building a substantial nest egg for the future. It's difficult to see into the future to estimate how much you'll need to have available for when you retire, but it's more important than ever to start getting some money tucked away, so you'll have less to worry about when the time comes.
You know you'll need money for retirement, but how much? A lot more goes into your future financial needs than you may think. Social Security retirement checks aren't meant to make up for the full income you earned from a job, but rather, only about 40% of your previous income. Couple that lower paycheck with increased healthcare costs, the possibility of moving into a care home and life insurance premiums that tend to increase as you age, and you may find yourself struggling to make ends meet.
Although many other costs of living decrease during retirement as children move out of the home and many seniors conquer their debts, you'll likely find that your Social Security check isn't enough to cover your monthly expenses. The average retired American spends about $3,700 per month on living expenses, healthcare, and entertainment. According to CNN Money, you should consider saving enough money that, when combined with social security, will give you about 70% of your pre-retirement income each year.
Sticking to a budget now can be one of the most important ways to secure your financial future. For expenses that stay the same each month, like rent or a car payment, figure them into your monthly budget first. For variable costs, use the average of the past year's total, or as many months as possible if you don't have a full year yet, to arrive at a monthly number. With your leftover income, set up an automatic savings plan to take out as much as you can comfortably part with each month.
Be sure also to take advantage of your employer's retirement plan, if it has one. Many companies that offer a 401(k) will contribute a certain amount to your plan in addition to what you contribute, and some may even match every cent you save. Compound interest accrues over time for added savings, and automatic contributions can make it a simple and painless process.
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Guests sip cocktails, cheer on their favourite teams and take-in the cool breezes at the grounds of Apes Hill Club, the world-class polo, golf and tennis community overlooking Barbados' pristine West Coast. While March 26 marked the event's second year running, an international buzz about Polo Under the Stars has guests planning next year's visit for the Easter-time affair. Big-name sponsors such as Virgin Atlantic and Digicel support the teams who keep the night action-packed.
Barbados is truly unique in this regard. This Caribbean island is not only loved by sun-seekers from around the globe, but consistently captures international appeal for riveting events throughout the year. Whether it's sailing, car racing or horse racing, Barbados has something for everyone to enjoy.
If you're keen on a new experience, locals and visitors can also enjoy the Classical Pops Barbados Festival at Apes Hill Club every December. Classical Pops presents an orchestra that performs both classical works as well as contemporary music by some of the world's most esteemed orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra and The Philadelphia Orchestra.
Apes Hill Club is planning a not to be missed three-day event in February 2017 to celebrate the opening of the only true Country Club in Barbados which will be open from Summer 2016.
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Network Execs Call Megyn Kelly "Toxic" Amid Blackface Controversy: "We Wouldn't Hire Her In a Million Years"
By Claire Spellberg Twitter @c_spellberg Oct 25, 2018 at 9:24am
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Megyn Kelly's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week continues to get worse. On Tuesday, the Megyn Kelly Today host defended blackface, saying it was "okay" when she was younger, and on Wednesday, she issued a tearful apology and promised that she had "learned" from the experience. Wednesday night, things got worse for Kelly when multiple outlets reported that her 9 a.m. Today hour is on the brink of cancellation. But that's not all: within just a few hours, a flurry of reports surfaced about Kelly dropping her agent, pitching her show to rival networks, and ending Megyn Kelly Today much sooner than expected — as in, as soon as this week.
According to CNN, Kelly's departure from NBC may be immediate. Two sources close to the situation confirmed to CNN that "Kelly's show will be ending," and they said that the network is currently discussing how to wrap up the show. "Kelly will not be hosting Thursday's program, and she is unlikely to return later," one source told CNN. Decider can confirm that Kelly was nowhere to be found on Thursday's broadcast — instead, Megyn Kelly Today aired a re-run in lieu of a regularly-scheduled new episode. Shortly after the re-run aired, NBC News said, "Given the circumstances, Megyn Kelly Today will be on tape the rest of the week."
Update: "Given the circumstances, Megyn Kelly Today will be on tape the rest of the week," NBC News says.
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) October 25, 2018
Variety reported that Kelly's show is ending because she wants to take on a harder-hitting role with NBC News, but sources tell DailyMail that this is not the case. According to the DailyMail's sources, many of whom work at rival networks, the Megyn Kelly Today team has been reaching out in hopes of finding a new home for the Today host. An insider at Kelly's old agency, CAA (Kelly made a sudden switch to UTA Wednesday night), told the publication that there "have been some preliminary discussions" about moving Kelly to another network, but they said "it is normal" for these kinds of conversations to happen and suggested that people shouldn't "make too much of it." However, Kelly's publicist directly contradicted the CAA insider, saying that reports of Kelly's team reaching out to other networks are "absolutely false."
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Regardless, it doesn't seem that network execs are interested in taking on the controversial host. "We wouldn't hire her in a million years. She's toxic and her personal brand is finished," said one ABC exec. "That hour used to be a ratings hit," said an NBC executive. "Now viewers get to witness the greatest example of white privilege on television. She defended blackface. I mean how is this acceptable in any what? She needs to go." The exec went on to say that NBC News chairman Andy Lack and president Noah Oppenheim are at fault, too. "They gave her the $69 million and all she has delivered is scandal after scandal. Add production costs and they are responsible for a $100 million shit show at 9 a.m. every morning."
To top it all off, Kelly's remaining time at Megyn Kelly Today (however long that may be) has been complicated by guests who are reluctant to stop by. After Kelly's blackface comments came to light, the House of Cards cast members and producers who were slated to appear on the show next week pulled out, leaving NBC's talent bookers with a last-minute slot to fill. This is not the first time that Kelly has had a hard time landing guests: after the show's rocky start last fall, publicists said that the buzz surrounding the new Today hour was "so bad" that they were "not booking anyone on her show."
Will Megyn Kelly rebound, or is the last that we'll see of her at NBC? Stay tuned for next week's episode of "A $100 Million Shit Show at 9 a.m." to find out.
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Happy Memorial Day to my US friends! I hope you are enjoying your day with family and friends, but more importantly remembering those brave men and women who gave up their lives to make this a better world! True hereos indeed!
Today is Day 1 of previews for the June My Time Made Easy release. This month is centered around a "movie/DVD" theme. The template I'm sharing with you is called Fresh Popped and it's a fun popcorn container you would see in a movie theatre. Lauren asked us to find other uses for this template. I came up with this fun little container.
Thanks for stopping by! I'd love to hear what you think about this new template!
Hi everyone! My Time Made Easy has a great Pretty Palette challenge for you today! The colors remind me of a sunny day! These colors are so fresh and fun, don't you think? Here's my rendition of them.
I started with this month's sketch from Jen del Muro's Sketch for You to Try. The dp is from MTME called Bee Mine. This pretty image is from the newest MTME set called Bee-Loved. It's colored with copic markers. The sentiment is from Sensational Sentiments. I added the satin yellow ribbon tied with a Bow Easy.
The Pretty Palette design team has done another wonderful job with these colors. Check them out at their blogs and go to the MTME blog to enter your creation!
Hi everyone! It's Saturday (yeah!) and I'm on day 2 of a 4 day weekend! We are celebrating Memorial Day at our cabin...I hope the weather is dry for a change! We'll see! This week is the Just Us Girls template/3-D challenge, and Andrea has challenged us to make a Father's Day project. So nice to get projects done ahead for these holidays for a change!
I immediately thought of this Trendy Tool Tote template from My Time Made Easy. I started with a chocolate base and added the decorative panels in river rock and ran it through a Cuttlebug folder. It made it more masculine, I think. I added a ribbon and sentiment from the For Dad digital set, also from MTME. I colored the ribbon in GIMP and then added the sentiment, which was also colored in GIMP. This is going to be for my father-in-law. I didn't include any tools or anything for him. He's almost blind from glaucoma, so it's sometimes difficult finding gifts for him. He doesn't really like breakfast, but likes toast and his sweets. So, I added a jar of homemade jelly (this was given to me, not made by me!) and some biscotti. And he LOVES coffee, so I purchased some coffee for him. The colors of my tote were inspired by the coffee bag, and when I finished the template, I realized that the bag was too tall to fit in the template! LOL!!
You have to see what the JUGs design team has done...some fabulous projects as usual! Stop by the JUGs blog to see for yourself!
Hi everyone! I'm so glad the world didn't end yesterday because I have a really cute card for the Pretty Palette color challenge today! :-) The colors where chosen from two My Time Made Easy digital paper packs called Cheerful Chirps and Cheerful Musical Magic.
My card uses the My Little Friend digital set. I even colored it digitally in GIMP...I'm getting better at it, but I still need some practice! I also wish I had given her some rosy cheeks! I used the Bloom Burst pattern from the Cheerful Chirps paper pack. After I printed it out and cut and embossed it with a rectangular nesite, I masked the image and sponged in some clouds behind her. I did the same with the sentiment. The layout is the Fall to Layout #141. I'm also entering this in the 2 Sisters Challenge...to use a digital image.
If you want to see more fabulous inspiration, please stop by the MTME blog and see what the design team did with these colors. Thanks for stopping by today! Enjoy your day since you thankfully have many more to enjoy in the future!
Happy Saturday! It's time for another Just Us Girls challenge. This week, Dana is challenging us to use a rainbow of colors! Isn't this graphic just so fun? Kristin did a fabulous job with it! Here's how I used a rainbow of colors on my card. I found this great sunburst tutorial by Shannan Teubner that I thought would be perfect for this challenge. I used June Bug papers from Basic Grey. They looked like they contained a rainbow of colors. The senitment is from Raindrops and Rainbows by Paper Makeup Stamps. It's so appropriate here in Buffalo this spring. We've have over 15" of rain....the most rain since 1991 for spring! It seems it's raining and cold everyday! I need some sunshine!!
The JUGs girls and guest designer Clare Buswell have done a fantastic job with their rainbow cards! Stop by the JUGs blog and take a peek! We hope you can play with us this week!
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have warmth and sunshine where you are!
Hi everyone! This post was supposed to go up at midnight today, however I forgot to write it last night! I was so engulfed in American Idol (I watched Wednesday's show as well as the results show) then Grey's Anatomy and fell asleep! So I apologize to my CSAYL team!
The challenge this week on the Christmas Stampin' All Year Long challenge is vintage! I love how some of you do vintage...for me I had a difficult time with this one for some reason, but I do like the outcome in the end.
I went in search of some images that looked vintage, and I had one that I was trying to get to work for me, but it just wasn't doing it. Ever have that happen? Then I found this unmounted stamp that I purchased last summer at a stamp expo here in Buffalo. I remembered that they put these sprigs of fern behind the image, so I ran with it.
The script paper is from the Botanicabella collection by Graphic 45, and the red piece is from SU's retired Holiday Treasures. I used a Tim Holtz tool to shabby up the edges of the papers. I followed a layout from another card I did a while back.
We didn't have a sponsor this week, so we don't have a prize giveaway, but you do have the chance at being a guest designer for the month of June! So we hope you join us! Stop by the CSAYL blog to see what the girls have done with this Very Vintage challenge. Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!
Hi everyone! Are you interested in joining a fabulous design team for a great rubber stamp company? Well, Paper Makeup Stamps is looking to expand their design team. You can find all the details on the PMS blog here. I've been a member of this team for 2+ years and it is one of the best around!
We hope to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!
Happy Sunday! It's raining here in Buffalo....we really are in need of some sun! Enough rain already! I need to get into my garden! But if I can't do that, I could open a bottle of wine and relax. That's what I was going for in my card today.
Today begins a new color challenge over at the My Time Made Easy Pretty Palette challenge.
The colors for this week are very Parisian to me...don't know why, but that's what I think of when I think of white, pink, and black. So I created this scene reminiscent of a bistro in Paris.
I used the Lil' Cafe stamp set from MTME and all the little stamps in the set that allow you to create any type of cafe/bistro your heart desires. I had this stamp set in mind when I chose this color palette. I used 7 different stamps from this 30 piece set to create this scene. I love wine, so it was a natural choice for me to use the wine bottle and glass! The Pretty Pattern sketch from this week was the perfect sketch for creating a scene. I just had to leave off the corner piece.
Stop by the MTME blog to see what the design team created with these colors. They are amazing me every week with their designs! Very lovely and creative, indeed!
Thanks for stopping in today. I hope you are dry and enjoying some sunshine for me!
Hello friends! Just Us Girls has a great technique challenge this week brought to us by Kristin! The challenge is Kissing with a Twist. If you haven't tried this, you really should because you get a really cool look...almost a batik look! You can find the tutorial here on SCS. To achieve this look, you need a stamp with a solid surface. I used this image from PTI's Modern Basics stamped in Marigold Morning ink and then kissed it with a twist using a tri-circle image from Men of Life in Wild Wasbi ink. The sentiment, from Big Birthday Wishes, was also stamped in Wild Wasabi ink. I added the score lines and the glitter strip to fill up some of the white space.
The JUGs girls and guest designer Clare Buswell have done a fantastic job with this technique, so please make sure you stop by the JUGs blog and check it out!
Happy Friday everyone! Well it seems Blogger was misbehaving and wouldn't let me get this post up until now (after work and dinner)!
We have a new sponsor this week at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long: Sew Many Cards and Digital Stamps has some fabulous images! I love the image I chose called Halen in Mitten. Cute, huh? The challenge at CSAYL this week is "You've Got Me in Stitches", so faux stitching on the card is what I did. I always seem to have trouble with my cheap-o sewing machine lately. My needle is constantly coming unthreaded and I find it terribly difficult to thread it again, so I shy away from the real thing! On this card, I used my ruler and white gel pen for this challenge. The paper is a retired one from SU called Christmas Cocoa. I love this paper and sad that I only have a little left! The cardstock is soft suede...another one I love. The ribbon is something from my collection, and the buttons were created using the dp and PTI's button die. The sentiment is from The Gingersnaps from My Time Made Easy. I used a Creative Memories heart punch.
The image was colored with copics, cut out, and popped up on the circle. The sketch is from May's Sketch for You to Try.
So how are you doing on your Christmas cards? Gotten started yet? This is my 11th card for my stash, and I have a big smile on my face! If you start playing with us at CSAYL every week, you'll have a get head start on getting those cards done! You even have the chance to win 5 digis from Sew Many Cards!
Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you over at the CSAYL blog!
Hi everyone! Today is the last review day for the Paper Makeup Stamps May release. It's been a great release, with some different images being released. You can view the entire release here. I have a new fairy to share with you today. This is Lars with all his wonderful gifts! I found this pattern paper in the Life is Good paper pack from Basic Grey and colored Lars and his gifts to match. The yellow cardstock is one of my new favs from SU called Daffodil Delight. I'm lovin' the bright colors of this card. The "surprise" sentiment is this month's freebie with every PMS order. The "happy birthday" sentiment is from a new set called Celebration Sentiments.
I chose to use the sketch from Card Positioning Systems. Nice and simple, plus I love the banner!
Stop by the PMS blog to see what the other girls are reviewing! Thanks for stopping by today!
Have you seen the new release from Paper Makeup Stamps? You can find all of them here. Today and tomorrow the PMS design team is reviewing the new release. You can see them on the PMS blog.
The one I have to share with you today is one of my favs of the release. There were two of the fairies that were released in silhouette form. This is Kirsten Silhouette. This card came together in a flash! I stamped Kirsten on vintage cream cardstock using Versafine Onyx Black ink. That ink is perfect for silhouettes...gives great coverage. I swirled some artichoke ink on the bottom of the image, then red, orange, and a yellow-orange ink on the background for a sunset look. The dp is Cosmo Cricket's Circa 1934. I ruffled the black satin ribbon (which is crooked!) and added a Prima rose in a sage color. The sentiment is from the new Celebration Sentiments set.
The layout is from this week's Mojo Monday sketch.
Please stop by the PMS blog to see more of the reviews by the PMS team. Thanks for stopping in today!
Hi all! Did you all enjoy Mother's Day yesterday? We had a nice time until I was driving home and was stopped by one of our finest! I've NEVER gotten a speeding ticket and was hoping to continue my streak. The nice officer just gave me a written warning! I've never heard of that, but thank goodness for it!
Here are the cards I made for my mom and my mother-in-law.
I was pressed for time and made these early in the morning yesterday. I didn't want to color or do anything too fussy because I was short on time, so I took out this Wishing You set from Papertrey Ink. My card is 6.25" x 4.5", so these 6x6 papers by Prima called Madeline, fit perfectly on the card. You can see that the dp is doing most of the work! The label, from Lovely Labels 2 by Gina K Designs, was stamped in Cool Caribbean, then I stamped the tulip leaves in the center. The flower was stamped, cut out, and popped up on the card. The sentiment on the card and envelope is from Motherly Love by Flourishes. This one is my favorite. I love the brown with the pink and aqua. This dp was a little busier, so I had to stamp the sentiment on the label. I like the look!
Thanks for stopping in today! Hope you have a great week!
Happy Mother's Day everyone! I hope you are enjoying your day! I'll be at our cabin celebrating Mother's Day with my family!
This week's Pretty Palette color challenge focuses on spring-ish colors. I had these papers from October Afternoon in mind when I chose these colors. I've had this Bee Loved cut file stamped with this tulip from the Bee-Loved stamp set for a while and decided to use it on this card. I colored it with copic markers to match the challenge colors. I paired it with this sentiment from the Bold Botanicals stamp set. I stamped it in Versafine black onyx ink....I had forgotten how lovely that ink is. It gives such a sharp crisp impression when stamped. I used certainly celery twill ribbon and colored the pearls with the same copic marker I used on the tulip. Really quick card!
The girls from the Pretty Palette design team did a knock-out job on this challenge this week! Please stop by the MTME blog to see their creations.
Happy Saturday! I have a two-fer for you today! It's release day for Paper Makeup Stamps and that means it's also our blog hop! You should have arrived here from the PMS blog. If not, start there to get all the details about the hop.
Today also begins a Just Us Girls challenge for this week, and it's a sketch challenge...one of my favorite challenges! Pam is the hostess and here's her sketch. I love how funky this sketch is! That panel on the left is so cool! I used this image from Tweet Things by Paper Makeup Stamps. I'm showcasing the new sentiment stamp set called Build a Sentiment set. It has a bunch of words that you can link together to create a special sentiment. It has family words in it such as Husband, Wife, Niece, Nephew, etc. It's one of those sets that you always wish you had and that you'll use over and over again!
The paper is from Cosmo Cricket called Circa 1934. I used the Bow Easy to make the double bow out of black satin ribbon and added the red button. It's threaded with some Scrapper's Floss. I've seen other crafters using it and I had to pick some up! It's a fun new accessory for me. The bling is a $1 item I found at AC Moore.
You can see what the JUGs DT did with this sketch on the JUGs blog. I'm so happy to be back playing on this challenge after taking a much needed two week break! But I did miss my JUGs girls!
I want to remind you of our Release Party tonight over in the Paper Makeup Stamps forum. There's always great chatter, prizes, and games going on (and someone always brings cheesecake, too!). It starts at 9:00 pm EST, so we hope to see you there!
Now I'm going to send you on your way hopping over to Christi Snow's blog to see her fabulous creation! I don't have a letter for you, but Christi will!
Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping in!
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Jo Carr-West & Anna Roiser discuss family mediation
By Jo Carr-West, Partner and Anna Roiser, Knowledge Development Lawyer
Jo Carr-West
Anna Roiser
, Senior Associate
Mediation is an increasingly popular way for separating couples to agree the arrangements they need to make, whether that's in relation to their finances, children, divorce, or other practical issues.
Five of the partners in our Family Team, Henry Hood, Jo Carr-West, Jay Patel, Hetty Gleave and Hazel Wright are experienced mediators with proven track records of successfully mediating what can seem to be intractable disputes. The Legal 500 ranks our mediation practice highly, saying "Hunters offers a good and rounded mediation service. They are all skilled lawyers, adept at seeing the bigger picture, and they bring these skills and intelligence to the practice".
Here we answer some of the questions we are often asked about mediation.
What is family mediation?
Family mediation is a process through which separating couples work to reach agreement on issues arising from their separation, assisted by a dedicated, professionally trained, mediator. The mediator facilitates discussion to help the parties find a solution which works for them.
Using a specialist family lawyer as a mediator ensures that you have a mediator who is familiar and up to date with the legal issues that are likely to arise, can ensure nothing is overlooked, and is well-placed to help you reality-test ideas and suggest practical steps towards reaching agreement without the cost and stress of going to court.
When is mediation suitable?
For mediation to have the best chance of success, both parties should be committed to the process and open to compromise. Mediation is suitable for cases at all levels of complexity, and whether you need to resolve a wide range of issues arising from separation or a single question, such as which school a child should attend.
Mediation may be considered unsuitable in cases where there has been domestic abuse. The mediator will discuss any concerns about the process with each party individually before starting mediation, and assess whether mediation is appropriate.
How does mediation work in practice, and do I need a solicitor as well?
Mediation takes place in meetings between the mediator, you, and your former partner. Sessions tend to last between one and two hours, and you should generally expect to need 4 to 5 sessions, though this will vary depending on the nature and extent of the issues
If you or your former partner do not want to be in a room together the mediator can "shuttle" between you, but this can be less effective and take more time. In some cases, we may suggest involving a second mediator, sometimes with a therapeutic background, to assist the process.
Mediators are not permitted to give legal advice; their role is to facilitate discussion. For that reason, many people who mediate choose to have a solicitor providing legal advice in parallel to the mediation process. The solicitor will be able to debrief with you following mediation sessions and help you prepare for the next meeting, for example by reviewing financial disclosure, or helping to formulate potential settlement proposals.
If agreement is reached, the mediator will draw up a Memorandum of Understanding, setting out the terms agreed. These terms will not be binding unless you and your former partner both subsequently choose to commit to it. We recommend taking solicitors' advice before confirming agreement. The solicitors will also be responsible for the process of turning the agreement into a formal court order.
What are some of the benefits of mediation?
Mediation can be the quickest, cheapest and least stressful way of resolving issues arising on separation.
In mediation you work together to choose the solution best suited to your family, meaning it is likely to work better in practice than an outcome imposed on you by a court.
Mediation can reduce conflict and improve communication. This can be particularly useful where there are children and you will need to continue to communicate with each other.
Mediation is likely to be more productive than discussing matters directly with your former partner. A mediator will ensure discussions stay focused, reducing the prospects of argument and increasing the likelihood of making progress, and their presence should help you both stay calm.
You can return to the same mediator if arrangements need to be reviewed in the future, e.g. to vary maintenance or change arrangements for children.
A solution will not be imposed against your wishes, rather you and your former partner are supported in finding a solution which works for you both.
Privacy is an important factor for some clients, with the family courts becoming increasingly open to the press and public. Mediation is completely private.
What are some of the drawbacks of mediation?
It can be daunting sitting in a room with your former partner and discussing matters face to face. You both need to be emotionally ready for that.
Mediation does not guarantee a solution. If mediation does not succeed, you will need to use another approach to resolve the remaining disputes.
What if mediation doesn't produce a solution?
Mediation has a high success rate, but there are cases in which it isn't possible to reach a solution. In those cases, a different method of dispute resolution will need to be used. The two options which guarantee a resolution are court proceedings and arbitration.
Why should I use Hunters for mediation?
In the words of Legal 500, we are "well resourced and high-calibre team", "able to field a large team of family mediators, all experienced partners in the firm", enabling us to offer "an adept, swift response".
Henry Hood, Hazel Wright and Jo Carr-West are ranked as "Leading Individuals" in family mediation.
Henry Hood is recommended as "an extremely competent practitioner, his calm and authoritative manner provides great reassurance in troubled times".
Jo Carr-West is described as "intelligent and focused and quickly gets to the heart of a problem" and "balanced, fair but firm".
Hazel Wright is noted to be a "hugely experienced mediator" who is "thoughtful, empathetic and clear minded" and "particularly well-regarded for her calm and thorough approach, enabling her to achieve successful outcomes in conflicted cases".
Jay Patel, who also offers mediation in Gujarati, is said to have "a very thorough approach, talking through all possibilities and [he] comes up with practical solutions by thinking outside the box".
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Capcom promises to punish Street Fighter 5 rage quitters eventually
By Ben Wilson 2016-03-01T10:45:47.6Z
Just as the launch wrinkles in Street Fighter 5 appear to be resolving themselves, so a new (yet oh so familiar) problem presents itself: the rage quitter. With no punishment at present for those who exit to preserve League Points and win streaks, too often online bouts end early, with you channeling the fury of 1000 Yoga Flames.
Mercifully, Capcom has announced that it's taking measures to resolve the problem, although it doesn't "have an exact date to share with you at the moment". It says some sort of direct action will begin this week, with the punishment for worst offenders "severe". (Condemned to play only as Laura for the rest of time? Sounds perfect.)
Pending further updates, Capcom has asked the community to record all instances of rage quitting – whether it's via PS4's Share function or a family camcorder that's been in the attic since 1998 – and says it will provide details of how to submit this footage shortly.
It's also reminded players they can feed back directly to the team on Twitter @SFVServer.
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There are five different types of vaginas but only one that women want
There are five different types of vaginas but only one that women want, apparently.
Our lady bits are like fingerprints – everyone's is unique.
However, one woman who spends a lot of time looking at vaginas claims that there are five different categories in total.
Health expert explains exactly what causes THAT after-sex smell
One waxing professional told Elite Daily that most women have one of five types, but says that most of us want just the one.
Yes, there is a growing concern among many women that don't look "normal" down there, and this has led to a huge increase in the number of people seeking treatments to achieve the "designer vagina".
On appearance alone, one professional says we all fall into one of these five categories. You can read more about the various types and the accompanying diagrams here.
1. Ms. Curtains
This is the most common shape, according to the professionals. The Ms Curtains shape gets its name because the labia minora peeks out between the labia majora like, you guessed it, curtains.
2. Ms Tulip
Apparently, another common shape - you fall into the Ms Tulip category if your labia minora resembles a tulip about to bloom.
3. Ms Horseshow
As the name would suggest, Ms Horseshoe means that you have an opening at the top of your labia majora which reveals a little of the labia minora inside.
4. Ms Puffs
Ms Puffs includes those whose labia minora is completely concealed thanks to the labia majora, which hangs a little lower.
5. Ms Barbie
Doctors are warning women to not put parsley in their vaginas
This is the rarest shape according to the professionals. Similar to Ms Puffs, the labia minora is completely concealed, however, the labia majora is a lot tighter. While this is the most uncommon of shapes, worryingly it is apparently what most women think is the "classic" shape.
The want for the "Barbie vagina" has led to a huge increase in women opting for labiaplasty and vaginal tightening procedures.
Both surgical and non-surgical procedures have grown in popularity with celebrities like Farah Abrahams, Gemma Collins and Kim Kardashian all having tried them out.
Prices for the non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation starting at €1,500 for one treatment, and it involves lasering of the vaginal passage and usually takes around 15 to 30 minutes.
It is said most people require about three treatments to see substantial results.
Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that removes excess tissue from the labia. It can take around an hour and a half and costs over €5,000.
While many women who seek these types of treatments do so for reasons such as incontinence or discomfort, there is a growing number of women opting for them for cosmetic reasons.
Vagina,
labiaplasty,
designer vagina,
barbie vagina,
vaginal rejuvenation.
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