While I was there I noticed that a lot of books by Dorothy Whipple and D E Stevenson were borrowed by the slightly older readers who loved these authors - such 'nice' books was their cry. I turned up my nose. Well, years later I read all the books of Whipple when they were gradually all published by Perspehone Books. 'Nice' is not the right word for these wonderful books dissecting human nature and discussing infedility and abusive marriage. However, when I read D E Stevenson the word that comes to mind IS nice.
I do not mean this in a denigrating way. I really enjoy reading them and there are over forty if you can track them all down. Many of them are now being issued for the Kindle and in the last week or so I have read about five. The Mrs Tim books are delightful, though there are times when I think the shade of E M Delafield Diary of a Provincial Lady looms large. I reviewed one of these some years ago when Bloomsbury issued Mrs Tim of the Regiment, link here, and I note that I said exactly the same thing then.
I always say that when reading books written in an earlier age, one should not get cross about use of languagw and mores of the time they were written. Language which, quite frankly, can appear offensive or racist at times cannot be condemned as it reflects the prevailing attitude. Having said that I do find it slightly difficult to tolerate Mrs Tim. It is clear that a recurring character in the books, Major Morley, is madly in love with her and yet she seems totally oblivious of this and, in fact, when she hears a rumour from an acquaintance that it is 'well know that Tony Morley is in love with a married woman' she dismisses it with the comment that he would never do that. When she is in difficulties she tends to weep and turn to a man to sort things out though it is clear she is perfectly capable in other spheres. Odd that I find this more annoying than anything else!
I have also read Spring Magic which tells the story of Frances who has never been away from home after looking after an invalid aunt but who finally breaks away. She goes to a small village in Scotland because she saw a picture of it in a paper and liked the look of it. As good a reason as any I think. It is set at the start of the Second World War and she meets up with some officer's wives who are travelling there as their regiment is to be stationed in that part of the world. Through them and getting to know their husbands, friends and soldiers her horizon is broadened and, naturally, she finds love. It is charmingly written and I enjoyed it all. Some of her books are too light at times but this had a bit of grit in it.
Smouldering Fire I simply cannot recommend. I found the Scottish feyness laid on with a heavy hand and the upright and noble laird intolerable. It also ends with a murder and the way it is shrugged off is ludicrous.
Dorothy Emily Stevenson was born on November 18, 1892. Stevenson's father, David Alan Stevenson, used to work as a lighthouse engineer and was related to Robert Louis Stevenson as a first cousin.Dorothy was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and was educated by a governess as her parents did not want her to go to school.. She had developed a great deal of interest in writing when she was a child and had started writing from the age of eight. It seems her parents, who sound a right pair, did not approve of it. As a result, she was forced to keep her hobby of writing a secret to herself. They also refused to allow her to go to University so I wonder what they made of her turning into a published and popular author. Once she got going she produced a book a year.
Many of my regular Random Readers will know that I am not a lover of housework. Indeed, my motto is "Housework won't kill you but why take the chance?" a concept I have followed for years. Now I do not want you to think I live in squalor because I don't. I hate a dirty sink and a nasty bathroom as well as the next person, but a speck of dust never bothered me and heaps of books and magazines and other detritus certainly doesn't either. I like a bit of clutter, it makes me feel warm and cosy and possessive. It is MY clutter. I love it.
A couple of years ago I had new bookshelves in my living room. I designed them and a local carpenter built them for me. They are wonderful. When I returned from an Australian trip (they were done while I was away) and I saw them I was struck all of a heap and just sat and drooled. I made them deep to allow for future double stacking. Well that time has arrived and at the start of this year I decided I really needed to sort them out. So over two days I tidied up, I shelved, I moved books and yes, I actually decided to get rid of some. These were books I had had for some time because (a) I thought I might read them or (b) thought I might read them again. When I asked myself whether (a) or (b) was likely and the honest answer was no, out they went. I ended up getting rid of about 100 books and staggered along to the charity shop with bulging carrier bags. Now my shelves are neat and tidy and all in order and I am much happier. I don't mind other things being a mess but I do like my books tidy.
Since I mentioned that I have done this I have received tweets and requests for photos of the same and so here they are. I have my Bronte shelves, Dickens shelves, Wharton shelves etc etc and they are now all tidy and together.
Later on last week I found myself sorting out my food cupboards in the kitchen as well. I know not why, a sudden impulse came over me and I got stuck in. A bit shamemaking finding fondant icing that should have been chucked out in 2016 amongst others and loads of stuff got thrown in the bin. Everything is now in neat containers and storage jars (picked up some lovely Hornsea ones in a charity shop a week ago) and all was gemutlich.
But then I looked at my cutlery drawers. and realised they were in a mess too and sorted those out. I also treated myself to some new stainless steel cutlery as my other stuff was a jumble of different designs and a bit of a mish mash.
And then FINALLY I found myself doing a Marie Kondo on my scarf drawer and rolling them all up neatly and they are now all colour co-ordinated.
I began to panic slightly and wondered if this mania for tidiness was going to continue, but I am pleased to report Dear Readers in case you were worrying, that as suddenly as the feeling came over me so it has departed.
Second post re the above as the last one was getting a bit long. Not all the books I am reading are necessarily new, some I have bought second hand and some found in charity shops, always a great source to explore.
Chocolate Wars - Deborah Cadbury. I recently read Princes at War by this author (the princes in question being the sons of George V), and Queen Victoria's Matchmaking (she was an inveterate matchmaker and loved to organise dynastic marriages) and this is an earlier book which was a charity shop find. As indicated by her name and the title of the book it is a history of Cadbury's the chocolate people and this is going to be fun.
Once Upon a River - Diane Setterfield. This arrived before Christmas and I have heard nothing but good about it. I have saved it up and am looking forward to reading it. Over the holidays I watched the dramatisation of The Thirteenth Tale which was her first book and which I read many years ago. I enjoyed it because Olivia Colman, one of my favourite actresses was in it. This was offset by the fact that it also starred Vanessa Redgrave who is not. Will report back on her latest in due course.
The Cold Summer - Gianrico Carofiglio. An Italian crime writer, his stores are usually set in the court and are full of court procedures which I love. I read an earlier one of his An Involuntary Witness, reviewed here, which was so elegantly written so was pleased when I spotted this.
The Skylarks at War - Hilary McKay. I have read nothig but raves about this children's book and have already started it. Looks promising.
So the books are piling up again which is lovely. I have also decided this year that I am going to revisit some of my "old" books on my shelves. I fancy balancing out the new with the old. Just before Christmas I read Pickwick Papers by Dickens. I love Dickens. I had not read this title for many years and had forgotten just how funny it is. Mr Pickwick is one of Dicken's most endearing creations. I rather fancy David Copperfield again. I am also looking at my Trollope shelf and thinking there are some there I have yet to tackle.
Pictures will be posted. Be warned.
I have been catching up and sorting out the last couple of days and now feel organised enough in my mind to start the reading posts for this year. On checking my blog it seems I read about 240 books last year. A huge chunk of these were read on my cruise last January-March and were all light, enjoyable reading. I have posted in the last few months about my approach to my choice of reading. I will just say it again though that I now read for pleasure. If I do not feel like reading the latest Booker or Costa or whatever, and I seldom do, then I don't. I am beyond that stage now.
I started off the year as a I mean to go on and that means Crime and Golden Age Crime in particular. I read The Affair at Little Wokeham and A Losing Game by Freeman Wills Croft. I love these books. The tiny details, the tidy mind of Inspector French as he sorts the wheat from the chaff, all wonderful. When reading these I was reminded of an Anthony Trollope title I read a few years ago, John Caldigate, which concerns the protagonist being tried for murder and the proof of his guilt or innocence hinges (no pun intended) on a postage stamp and a post mark. A good friend of mine who very generously loaned her collection of FWC to me said that his writing 'satisfied the pedant in me'. I agree.
ECR Lorac is another writer I am enjoying thanks to the British Library Crime Classics. They have new ones in the pipeline but in the meantime I am tracking down other titles and enjoying them. Some are better than others which is bound to happen when you are so prolific. I have just read Rope's End, Rogue's End set in Wulfstane Manor which is loved and lusted after by Paul the elder of the Mallowood brothers. His father cut him out of his weill and left it to his sister and an ill brother. All the family loathe each other and it is at a meeting one weekend when a shot is heard and Basil, a financier who is heading for ruin, is found shot. Suicide. Yeh right. We all know it is NOT. Totally convoluted and full of twists and turns and great stuff. I do like her Inspector MacDonald. I found this edition on ebay. Originally 2/-!
Agatha Christie's Golden Age by John Goddard. Only to be read by those who do NOT know Who Dun It in the Agathas. As I am aware of the identity in every single book she wrote that does not bother me but do be warned. As the author sorts out the puzzles and the clues it is inevitable that he will identify the culprit and he makes this very clear. I was looking forward to reading this and to spotting clues new and old but oh dear me, got bogged down in the turgid writing which managed to make the mysteries appear boring. I soldiered on, but in the end gave up and on the charity shop pile it goes.
In the end I threw it back in the charity shop bin. What an unpleasant, shallow man. No wonder he and the Duke of Windsor got on well. A disappointment as I had been pleased to find these and was looking forward to reading them. .Diaries are a give away. The personality of the writer seeps out of the entries and, in this case, I found it repellent.
After this I turned with relief to the latest Inspector Montalbano, Death at Sea which I had been saving up as I love these books so much I like to eke them out. I saw a programme on Andrea Camilleri a couple of years ago and he came across as so sweet and charming. He said he had written about ten books and they were all tucked away as he was not sure how much longer he could keep going. He wanted a back list for when he had died. He was at least 80 then so I am not sure how many more he can write but I am delighted with his foresight!
OK loads more still to go but I think I will turn this into two posts and return in a day or so.
Good morning everyone. I am just dropping by to wish all of my lovely readers a very Happy New Year. I am not back at home yet and when I return and go through all my books and catch up on future reading, I will return with posts.


The KOAST Raffle draws were held October 31 2018, so all the surveys we received from trail goers could be included.
Laurel and Wes Martens were delighted they won. They have been on the trail before and saw the road signs, posts on facebook, the street banner plus the talk around town. Congratulations!
Vicky Hughes and Dennis Marks won the second hamper, purchasing their raffle ticket while on the trail. Vicky was amazed they won, having also won a raffle for a clock while on the trail. Her stars must have been aligned! She commented that KOAST was such a great community initiative and she wants to help KOAST in the future. Awesome!
KOAST would like to thank all the merchants and artist donors who gave prizes for the raffle baskets. You helped us raise close to $500. for the trail. Thank you for your generosity and support.


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The reason why we're able to have such a vast – a seemingly endless! – Inventory of vehicles is due to one simple reason, a reason that, despite its simplicity, might require a bit of explanation. The reason is this: we don't have a physical car lot; our car lot is in the virtual world of the internet, all online. Why does this make such a big difference? Read on to find out!
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Will King's Lynn Stars team boss Rob Lyon have something to smile about this evening? Picture: MATTHEW USHER
King's Lynn ace Troy Batchelor says the Stars are desperate to turn their form around – starting when they head to Belle Vue tonight.
The Stars have suffered four successive defeats to all but end their Elite League play-off hopes.But Aussie Batchelor insists they are determined to end their frustrating season on a high as they head into two meetings in two days.
They travel to the National Speedway Stadium to take on the table-topping Aces this evening before hosting play-off chasing Wolverhampton, and world champion Tai Woffinden, tomorrow.
'We've had some pretty good results but a lot of bad ones recently,' said Batchelor.
'We just haven't seemed to be able to get a full team for whatever reason, and it's been tough for us.
'Hopefully we can get the team together over the rest of the season and we can try and end on a high.
'We've got a lot of meetings to go over the next couple of weeks, and we want to win as many of them as possible.'
The Stars will head north without number one Niels-Kristian Iversen due to a Danish League meeting. Wolves' Freddie Lindgren will step in as a guest.
Meanwhile, the hosts have drafted in British champion Danny King as a guest for Max Fricke, who is also riding in Denmark this evening.
BELLE VUE: 1 Matej Zagar, 2 Steve Worrall, 3 Danny King (Guest), 4 Scott Nicholls, 5 Craig Cook, 6 Richie Worrall, 7 Joe Jacobs.
LYNN: 1 Freddie Lindgren (G), 2 Kai Huckenbeck, 3 Robert Lambert, 4 Rory Schlein, 5 Troy Batchelor, 6 Lewis Rose, 7 Carl Wilkinson

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BlackBerry and Wild Rose by Sonia Velton ★★★★★
Published: 3rd October 2019 Publisher: Quercus
Format: Hardcover, Kindle, Paperback, Audio Genre: Historical Fiction
When Esther Thorel, the wife of a Huguenot silk-weaver, rescues Sara Kemp from a brothel she thinks she is doing God's will.
Sara is not convinced being a maid is better than being a whore, but the chance to escape her grasping 'madam' is too good to refuse.
Inside the Thorel's tall house in Spitalfields, where the strange cadence of the looms fills the attic, the two women forge an uneasy relationship.
The physical intimacies of washing and dressing belie the reality: Sara despises her mistress's blindness to the hypocrisy of her household, while Esther is too wrapped up in her own secrets to see Sara as anything more than another charitable cause.
It is silk that has Esther so distracted.
For years she has painted her own designs, dreaming that one day her husband will weave them into reality.
When he laughs at her ambition, she unwittingly sets in motion events that will change the fate of the whole Thorel household and set the scene for a devastating day of reckoning between her and Sara.
The price of a piece of silk may prove more than either is able to pay.
My Review...
I started this book yesterday afternoon and finished it in the early hours this morning!!
I could not put it down. I adore historical fiction and this one was just utterly absorbing!
Sarah and Esther are two characters that you can not help but fall in love with and stay with, wanting the best till the very end. This was a moving tale of love, twisty secrets and betrayal. Of one girls dreams and another's good intentions gone completely awry.
Set in London 1768 Sara, upon stepping off the boat into a London she did not expect, is approached by a Mrs Swann, telling Sara she will not make it to her loggings by night fall she offers to put a roof over Sara's head and take care of her.
Sara has no choice and is led by the arm to a nearby rundown pub, taken upstairs she is told to get comfy and wait while Mrs Swann fetches her a hot chocolate.
Feeling lucky and content, Sara drinks the hot chocolate in her room but starts to feel very dozy and dizzy..
Mrs Swann then removes her purse and pushes Sara back on to the bed, leaves the room and is soon followed by a man that Sara does not know.
Confused in her drugged state as to why this man is removing his clothes, Sara is raped and left feeling in pain and broken.
This is Sara's life, a prostitute with no where to go, until she sees Esther Thorel hurrying out of the rain into a side alley carrying a basket full of bibles. Sara Kemp's rescue by Esther from the clutches of the awful Mrs Swann offers her the chance to gain control over her life. However, Sara soon finds that she may have unwittingly swapped one form of dependence for another, constantly at the beck and call of her new mistress, Sara quickly realises that the Thorel household is built on hypocrisy and lies and soon tires of the drudgery of life as Esther's new lady's maid, Moreover, the possibility that the shameful, sordid details of her entrapped previous life may be revealed is a constant fear to Sara, especially as not everyone in the Thorel household welcomes her Arrival..
Esther's desire and sheer will to use her extreme talents to create designs for silk garments is a way to hide from her present, an escape from her 'gilded cage'. It also becomes her only way to defy her husband Elias's hypercritical values and deceit and his refusal to see her as nothing more than social status symbol, lover and mistress to the household.
Ester and Sara's tale is told over two separate points of view and it gives you a real insight into just how different two women lives could be in the 1800's solely dependant on your birth.
In the end, Sara and Ester both find themselves having to make difficult decisions on a moral and personal level. Choices that not only affect them, but those around them also, some with devastating consequences.
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MEET THE AUTHOR...
Sonia Velton has been a solicitor in Hong Kong, a Robert Schuman Scholar in Luxembourg and spent eight years being a full-time Mum of three in Dubai. She now lives in Kent. Her first novel, Blackberry and Wild Rose, tells the story of a fictional household of master silk weavers living in eighteenth century Spitalfields. The protagonist is loosely inspired by Anna Maria Garthwaite who was the foremost silk designer of the mid-eighteenth century and the title takes its name from an actual silk design. The novel was shortlisted as a work in progress for the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize 2015 and longlisted for the Myslexia Novel Competition.
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Touch Screen Design Part 3: How Is the User Experience Different on a Touch Screen?
The arrival of touch-screen mobile devices has completely changed the way designers have to think about their target market. Users want the same functionality on a screen a fraction of the size of their personal computers. This requires a separate, and touch-screen-optimized, website design.
Simply trusting that your current website design will translate well onto a tiny screen is a mistake that can be avoided. While traditional websites are rich in interactivity and content on a desktop or laptop, on a 2-inch by 3-inch screen, it doesn't provide a good user experience due to tiny text and difficult-to-access elements.
To give your users a good experience no matter what device they are on, you must design separate version of your website. Your site should automatically detect the user's browser and open the corresponding website optimized for their use. Successful touch-screen websites excel in simplicity, with large icons, large touchable areas for icons and links and incorporation of standard gestures such as double-tapping, swiping and pinching/de-pinching.
Designers use a fluid "960 grid system" to ensure that the website layout is preserved if the touchscreen device is in landscape or portrait modes. This system is 960 pixels wide (standard for website presentation) and allows for either 6 or 12 columns across the page dividing up sections of the site for different elements. A "fluid" site is one in which the columns resize to maintain the placement of elements on the page depending on the size of the browser window. An example of a fluid grid in action can be seen on designinfluences.com.
Typing errant characters or unknowingly gesturing on a touchscreen device that results in an unwanted action is known as "fat finger syndrome." To eliminate "fat finger" issues, the touch-areas of the websites have to be larger than the links themselves. Making clickable elements obvious in design will help prevent frustration due to accidental strokes or motions triggering unwanted events on the webpage.
The touch-screen Facebook website eliminates this issue by using large navigation tabs on the home page as well as plenty of room around text links for tapping. Facebook also limits the amount of clickable elements in its layout to further decrease the chance that a user will accidentally click on an undesired element.


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I encourage you all to read the article in "Young Members' Exchange" about Dr. Wessels who is chief of surgery at a hospital in Illinois. L-533 August 20, 1946. El ganador es el que tiene mayor visibilidad en Google ?chief of staff to ceo" vs "chief of staff ceo office" - Escribe dos palabras clave y pincha en el botón 'Fight'. Prime Chief of Staff Resource Hub Vice Chair of Education. They create order out of chaos by identifying systems and processes in need of adjustment. Rather than an identical match of personality traits and technical competencies, they should have complementary attributes that enhance each other's productivity and establish a close rapport. Chief of Staff at Arthroscopic Surgery Assoc Location: Fresno, CA Add to My Lists. Most importantly, they are respected by their colleagues. The chief of staff is elected, subject to the approval of the board, by the medical staff. NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci tells CNN's Jake Tapper that President-elect Joe Biden's choice for chief of staff, Ron Klain, was "absolutely terrific" during the Ebola crisis. Learning more about the chief of staff role: Loyal and selfless: Leaders must be able to implicitly trust their chiefs of staff, and loyal chiefs of staff are constantly looking for ways to offer support. The Duke Department of Surgery is pleased to announce the appointment of Suresh K. Agarwal Jr., MD, as the new Chief of the Division of Trauma and Critical Care Surgery. Jessica Clements RN, MSN-AGACNP . Dwyer has worked in project management for Yale Medicine since 2007. The Chief of Staff must be an active member of the medical staff and receives training for their role in both medical staff leadership and medical administrative activities prior to assuming their term. ), Their leadership team is not operating at peak performance. Dr. Agarwal comes to Duke from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health where he has served as Chief of the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery and Chief of Trauma Services. This article looks at the role in-depth, highlighting potential responsibilities of a chief of staff, the benefits or having one, and several attributes of chiefs of staff that lead to success. They revisit those metrics regularly and evaluate progress against them. The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center, Powder River Orthopedics and Spine (PROS). Chief of Staff: The Strategic Partner Who Will Revolutionize Your Organization Strategically manage leaders' time: Working with executive assistants, chiefs of staff look at leaders' external opportunities, including long-term travel and meeting plans, and assess their fit against priorities. The chief of army staff, naval staff and air staff all report to him. (However, if the work taking up unnecessary time is more administrative in nature, like managing a calendar, travel, or expenses, it may be that an executive assistant rather than a chief of staff is needed. The role is a unique opportunity for a rising star to build a broad skillset and build relationships with key leaders across the organization. thanks for your help. "Board Qualified" means that an Applicant or Member has met the educational, post-graduate training and skill qualifications and is currently eligible to sit, within a specified amount of time, As one education nonprofit chief of staff recently told me, "Before I joined, the leadership team meetings would end and no one would have any idea what their directives were. Chiefs of staff can provide essential assistance to leaders on leadership team engagement and also serve as culture champions during periods of change. please update to most recent version. Tyler Parris notes that many companies treat the chief of staff role as a rotational position to grow and nurture promising leaders. To get the full experience of this website, Requires a bachelor's degree. A chief of surgery supervises the surgical operations of a hospital, including staffing, training, patient care, and research. Successful chiefs of staff are positive, empathetic, flexible, and curious. As the CEO of a fast-growing start-up nonprofit, there are always a million balls that I am juggling, many of which would no doubt fall without the support of my chief of staff. Some are even hiring a chief of staff by strategic category, separated out into growth, product or even government relations. Anyone know the difference between the Chair of IM vs the Chief of IM? No. Department of Surgery at Zuckerberg SFGH . The Duke Department of Surgery is pleased to announce the appointment of Suresh K. Agarwal Jr., MD, as the new Chief of the Division of Trauma and Critical Care Surgery. Chief Medical Officers will assume responsibility for the faults of their subordinates. In many institutions, it is the title of the most senior physician, but it may also be used as the title of the most senior physician of a particular department within a larger institution. Campbell County Health, like all health systems and hospitals, works closely with their medical staff to provide quality care for patients. But the focus of a COO is most often the health of the overall organization, whereas the focus of a COS is on supporting the CEO to be the best leader possible for the organization. Directors, acting as board members, meet … The average salary for a Chief of Surgery is $254,341. Although the idea of creation of such a post goes back to as early Lord Mountbatten but General KV Krishna Rao was the first to advocate for the post of Chief of Defence Staff in June 1982. Prepare for and follow up on meetings: Chiefs of staff prepare leaders for upcoming meetings by ensuring they have all the information necessary to be productive and engaged. In May, 2011 Andrew L. Warshaw, MD, retired from clinical practice and his positions as surgeon-in-chief and chief of the Department of Surgery.Dr. Surgery Charge Nurse vs Chief of Anesthesia. What does a hospital Chief of Staff d ... CCH is open and ready to see our community members again. Robert Michele Mochizuki, M.D., has more than 25 years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon, with an impressive resume and education. Some organizations create a rotational role around this position (see sidebar, "Chief of Staff as a Rotational Role"). Chief officers lead an organization by maintaining the activities that lead a company towards its fiscal goals. G.R. For example, the chief of staff for a large family foundation recently had staff undergo pattern recognition training, saying, "We weren't recognizing problems that were happening multiple times, so I conducted a training to help our team identify these occurrences sooner.". Associate Professor of Surgery. Todd J. Albert, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics and President of The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, has been selected as the new Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director of the leading orthopedic hospital in the country, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City. The Chief of Staff typically exists alongside several other roles that report directly to the CEO. Chief of Staff Expert, Chiefs of staff should also take charge of their own professional development, including networking with chiefs of staff in other organizations and reading articles from those who have been successful in the role. By design, the chief of staff role varies from one organization to another, but the best chiefs of staff will complement the skills of their leaders. Virtual chief of staff services and interim support for start-ups, non-profits, foundations, small businesses and education companies. Ranjan Sudan, MD. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Additionally, Chief of Staff may act as an advisor to the chief executive. A chief surgeon in a hospital holds a leadership position, overseeing the day-to-day tasks and activities of the surgical services component. Chief of Staff Services. Find Right Talent For You. Help determine key performance indicators and update dashboards as needed. Chiefs of staff and CEOs should also map out objectives for the first 90 days of the role and determine how to divide priorities and allocate time on a daily and weekly basis. By design, the chief of staff role This, together with a short term of office, limits the opportunity for a chief of staff to become effective. Michael Eric Lipkin, MD. If you think you have COVID-19, please call your provider or 307-688-1000 FIRST before coming to the hospital or a clinic. Although both roles vary by organization, certain skills and traits are likely to lead to success among chiefs of staff. How to Write a Chief of Staff Job Description ), The chief of staff role can provide critical support to leaders whose time is invaluable. Professor of Surgery. Surgical Oncology. Aside from his new title, Ko also has been appointed associate dean for Harris Health Programs at McGovern Medical School. The average Chief of Surgery salary in the United States is $466,416 as of October 28, 2020, but the range typically falls between $302,590 and $599,659.Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. The Chief of Staff must be an active member of the medical staff and receives training for their role in both medical staff leadership and medical administrative activities prior to assuming their term. Learn more here. Many of these duties may sound similar to those of a chief operating officer. The Republican Kemp said Fleming's last day as chief of staff would be Sept. 30. Ability to get things done: Great chiefs of staff are results-driven and meet adversity with tenacity. Than they show sometimes only in passing, sometimes in real flashed out storylines what the chief of surgery does and the chief of anaesthesia. ", Their organizations need more efficient systems and processes. At this point, however, my chief of staff has become an extension of me, meaning that one of this person's main duties is managing any ad-hoc projects (which have no clear owner) on my behalf. THE CHIEF OF STAFF, PHILIPPINE ARMY, ET AL., respondents. In 1999, he was appointed chief of surgery at the Omaha VAMC. Neurosurgeons often advance to chief neurosurgeons simply by performing in the field successfully for a number of years. Requiring everyone to wear a mask while in CCH facilities. They should also meet with all of the CEOs' direct reports and any other key stakeholders, staff, or board members they will work with on a regular basis to begin building relationships. The most important aspect of this partnership is the fit between the CEO and the chief of staff. Bailey Makes Meredith Chief of General Surgery - Grey's Anatomy - Duration: 0:44. Provides oversight and guidance to projects of high importance. How staff is hired and decisions are made and how it is run and so on. Some programs require a letter from the "Chair" of IM. Primarily, chiefs of staff act as leaders' right hands and trusted advisers. Mark Meadows, Trump's chief of staff, disputed the account, telling the New Yorker, "There was no shouting match, in terms of any directions or any operational decision that was made. Without proper implementation, new strategic plans can quickly fall flat, but chiefs of staff can be key players in keeping employees aligned and involved throughout the process. Salary indicates that all chief of surgery physicians earn $151,170 to $661,892, with an average of $405,469. Any new strategic vision requires a focused leadership team and a supportive broader staff to be fully effective. To prevent concentration of power in a single individual, tradition or bylaws frequently prohibit consecutive terms for the chief of staff. Regular departmental meetings are led by the chief surgeon and in-service programs, that provide continuing education, are under the scope of this position. Bridgespan® and Leading for Impact® are registered trademarks of The Bridgespan Group, Madeleine Niebauer, Founder and CEO, vChief-Virtual Chief of Staff Service, The Campaign to End Chronic Underfunding of Nonprofits, GIVE SMART: Philanthropy That Gets Results, Chief of Staff: The Strategic Partner Who Will Revolutionize Your Organization, Six Key Functions of an Effective Chief of Staff, How to Write a Chief of Staff Job Description, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. ABC 62,195 views. Search externally: To source the role externally, share the job description with networks or post it online. As has been said, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs oversees the Chiefs of Staff of all branches, including the Army. Our hospital and clinics are open and we are starting to schedule appointments for some elective surgical cases, radiology and lab services, as well as other in-office primary care visits. Though the position requires a commitment of eight-10 hours per week, the Chief of Staff continues to practice medicine during their term. When you think of a Chief of Staff, you might think of someone like John Kelly, who currently holds the position in the Trump administration. Professor of Surgery Division of Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery. "Companies that structure the position as a rotational role lasting 18 to 36 months are always moving new people into the position and giving more people access to that growth opportunity," Parris writes. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. For-profit and nonprofit leaders alike are finding the value of adding a chief of staff to their leadership teams. Advanced Practice Staff . This got me thinking about how my network views the role of a chief … Todd J. Albert, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics and President of The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, has been selected as the new Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director of the leading orthopedic hospital in the country, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City. Division Chiefs. Ultimately, chiefs of staff support CEOs directly, whereas COOs support the organization. They deeply understand business operations and can synthesize information to recommend a plan of action. The medical staff at Campbell County Health operates under a written set of bylaws, rules and regulations and policies as part of their organizational structure. Nonprofit leaders often consider adding this role to their teams when: They're not satisfied with how their time is being spent. Skip navigation Sign in. Chiefs of staff work with leaders to build structure and improve efficiency. Work with leaders to set strategic priorities: Chiefs of staff help identify areas where leaders should direct their focus as well as metrics for success. Propose the creation of new systems and processes to streamline operations. A chief of staff's loyalty is always to the leader he or she serves, as opposed to the organization overall. Chiefs of staff act like glue amongst leaders, rallying them around a common goal. chief of staff: Chinese medicine The liver Hospital practice The chief administrative officer of the medical staff; the physician or other health care professional who is in charge of the medical staff in a hospital or health care organization A while ago, I got in a "discussion" with some SDNers that did not believe that a podiatric physician could hold such a position. How staff is hired and decisions are made and how it is run and so on. Chief of the Clinic. How much does a Chief of Surgery make in the United States? Surgery Charge Nurse vs Chief of Anesthesia. The short answer is, it depends. She helps make sure that I go into every meeting ready, that my team is getting what they need from me, that we are well-prepared for board meetings, that I'm communicating frequently both internally and externally, and that all of our various organizational strategic priorities are moving forward seamlessly. To prevent concentration of power in a single individual, tradition or bylaws frequently prohibit consecutive terms for the chief of staff. Oversee large, often cross-functional, organization-wide projects or initiatives; bring together important stakeholders and help drive decisions. Manage other members of the "office of the CEO": Chiefs of staff may hire and directly manage others in CEO support roles, such as executive assistants, special projects managers, speech writers, etc. They should serve as connectors who are aware of every key project and can connect the dots across the company. Associate Professor or Professor of Clinical Surgery (Division Chief of Surgery) CHLAApplyDepartment of Pediatrics-CHLAFacultyLos Angeles, California. At the helm of this "revitalized" organization stood the first Surgeon General, William Maxwell Wood (1809–1880), a man entering his 42nd year of a naval service as unusual and varied as could be. Than they show sometimes only in passing, sometimes in real flashed out storylines what the chief of surgery does and the chief of anaesthesia. A chief physician, also called a head physician, physician in chief, senior consultant, or chief of medicine, is a physician in a senior management position at a hospital or other institution. The chief of staff is elected, subject to the approval of the board, by the medical staff. Exciting opportunity in , for Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration as a Associate Chief of Staff for Surgery and Specialty Care Integrated Clinical Community 800-562 … However, many chief surgeons opt to get additional degrees related to business administration. They have really interesting storylines with political intrigue and everything. Though the position requires a commitment of eight-10 hours per week, the Chief of Staff continues to practice medicine during their term. Manage internal and external communications: Coordinate agendas for CEO approval before leadership team and board meetings. Visit PayScale to research chief of surgery salaries by city, experience, skill, employer and more. Practicing social distancing. By the way he is a full fledged General (4 star general) while chief of army staff is … Chief Medical Officer Responsibilities: Balancing the duties of a physician with that of an administrator. Warshaw (pictured, right) began his career at Mass General and Harvard Medical School in 1972 and was named chief of surgery in 1997.. As chief, Dr. Warshaw oversaw hundreds of surgeons and residents. Chief of the Clinic. For information about services, visiting, ... Chief Section of Pediatric Surgery: Vacant - Chief Section of Pediatric Urology: Samuel Goldenberg, M.D. RAMON RUFFY, ET AL., petitioners, vs. Degree Impact. The Chairman role typically rotates amongst branches. Lead annual strategic planning process for the company by acting as a project manager and ensuring alignment with the CEO and leadership team. Hiring a Superstar Chief of Staff, Resources for chiefs of staff or prospective chiefs of staff: Typical Job Description of a Chief Surgeon in the Hospital. Screening everyone who enters our facilities. If you are in crisis and need to talk with a counselor please call 307-688-5555. Chief, Section of Breast Surgery. I also shape our internal leadership communications, so that our staff are informed and inspired and see how their day-to-day work connects to our mission and the Opportunity Movement. Though the position requires a commitment of eight-10 hours per week, the Chief of Staff continues to practice medicine during their term. Keeping visitor restrictions in place. As shared by Aimée Eubanks Davis, the CEO of Braven: "Having a chief of staff has been critical to my success as a leader. The chief of staff might supervise one or more employees, such as an executive secretary and the director of the board support office, but never has direct line authority over executives reporting directly to the CEO. Professor of Surgery. (See resources in the sidebar, "Additional Resources". as departments that each are headed by a leader in that specialty. more Embed. Telephone and Virtual Visits will remain an option for those seeking care at home. The Chief of Staff must be an active member of the medical staff and receives training for their role in both medical staff leadership and medical administrative activities prior to assuming their term. Cloth masks provided. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Urology. Exciting opportunity in , for Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration as a Associate Chief of Staff for Surgery and Specialty Care Integrated Clinical Community For example, visionary leaders will need chiefs of staff with strategic focus and operational efficiency to ensure they make the most of a limited and valuable resource: their time. Leaders often feel like their time is both too limited and too easily wasted. Permissions beyond the scope of this license are available in our Terms and Conditions. Though there is overlap in the operational and strategic aspects of these roles, they are fundamentally different. Organize company retreats, conferences, and other special events. COVID-19: Virtua Health continues to prioritize your safety. Medical staff members serve on numerous committees, and elect a Chief of Staff every two years. The chief of defence staff is more powerful by virtue of the fact that his rank is superior and his position is professional and not political. However, given the typically limited resources of nonprofits, chiefs of staff may take on an even wider variety of activities than their corporate counterparts.
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Classwork matters, not tests, study finds
By Katerina Hoskova
Students' grades, attendance, and test scores were up for evaluation as part of a study by a team of researchers at the University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research (CCSR) published this month. The lesson learned: The most important indicators of whether or not a student will be on track in high school are attendance and grades, not test scores.
The team consisted of Elaine Allensworth, Julia Gwynne, Paul Moore, and Marisa de la Torre. The study was conducted through the CCSR, a research organization that focuses primarily on education in hopes of improving school reforms in Chicago.
The researchers looked at middle school performance data of first-time ninth-grade students enrolled at Chicago Public Schools (CPS). They analyzed a number of factors, including grades, attendance, and test scores in order to predict the probability of students being on track by the end of ninth grade. The researchers defined being on track as receiving As and Bs in core courses and meeting the benchmark on the PLAN test. This standardized test is generally administered during 10th grade and serves as an indicator of a student's performance on the ACTs.
The research found that the process to prepare students for high school success begins in middle school, but that which high school the student attends also influences the student's success. The transition between middle school and high school is especially crucial in determining high school and college success. According to the report, students must leave middle school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to achieve the college-bound threshold of 3.0 in high school. The study also shows that attendance is much more easily influenced than test scores and higher attendance can result in a higher likelihood of a student graduating.
"[Grades] capture a broader range of student behavior. So, in that sense, they tell us more about who is likely to do well either in high school or college than test scores necessarily do," Gwynne said.
An ongoing debate about using high-stakes standardized testing persists in Chicago.
Cassie Creswell, a spokesperson for More Than A Score, an organization that advocates against high-stakes testing, said, "[The study] supports something that we have certainly been telling people: that these test scores aren't a great measure of much and they aren't particularly predictive."
A representative from CPS wrote in an email that they have successfully implemented some policies relating to attendance improvement.
"Standardized tests both help inform classroom instruction and gauge student achievement, while also providing students, teachers, and schools with a universal measure of performance," Bill McCaffrey, the chief of media relations for CPS, wrote in an email.


Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969 or 1970 in Huntington, New York) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress.
Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Carey came to prominence after releasing her self-titled debut studio album Mariah Carey in 1990; it went multiplatinum and spawned four consecutive number one singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Under the guidance of Columbia Records executive and later husband Tommy Mottola, she continued booking success with followup albums Emotions (1991), Music Box (1993), and Merry Christmas (1994), Carey was established as Columbia's highest-selling act.
Daydream (1995) made music history when its second single "One Sweet Day", a duet with Boyz II Men, spent a record sixteen weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100, and remains the longest-running number-one song in U.S. chart history. During the recording of the album, Carey began to deviate from her R&B and pop beginnings and slowly traversed into hip hop.
This musical change became evident with the release of Butterfly (1997), at which time Carey had separated from Mottola. Carey left Columbia in 2000, and signed a $100 million recording contract with Virgin Records America. Before the release of her film Glitter (2001), she suffered a physical and emotional breakdown and was hospitalized for severe exhaustion. Following the film's poor reception, she was bought out of her recording contract for $50 million, which led to a decline in her career.
She signed a multimillion dollar contract deal with Island Records in 2002, and after an unsuccessful period, returned to the top of music charts with The Emancipation of Mimi (2005). Its second single "We Belong Together" became her most successful single of the 2000s, and was later named "Song of the Decade" by Billboard. Carey once again ventured into film with a well-received supporting role in Precious (2009); she was awarded the "Breakthrough Performance Award" at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and received Black Reel and NAACP Image Award nominations.
Throughout her career, Carey has sold more than 200 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. In 1998, she was honored as the world's best-selling recording artist of the 1990s at the World Music Awards. Carey was also named the best-selling female artist of the millennium in 2000. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, she is the third-best-selling female artist in the United States, with 63.5 million certified albums. With the release of "Touch My Body" (2008), Carey gained her 18th number-one single in the United States, more than any other solo artist.
In 2012, Carey was ranked second on VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Women in Music". Aside from her commercial accomplishments, Carey has won five Grammy Awards, 19 World Music Awards, 11 American Music Awards, and 31 Billboard Music Awards. Referred to as the "songbird supreme" by the Guinness World Records, she is famed for her five-octave vocal range, power, melismatic style and signature use of the whistle register.
Carey began dating Mottola while recording Music Box, and married him on June 5, 1993. After the release of Daydream and the success that followed, Carey began focusing on her personal life, which was a constant struggle at the time. Carey's relationship with Mottola began to deteriorate, due to their growing creative differences in terms of her albums, as well as his controlling nature. The couple divorced in 1998.
Carey met actor and comedian Nick Cannon while they shot her music video for her song "Bye Bye" on an island off the coast of Antigua. On April 30, 2008, Carey married Cannon in The Bahamas. 35 weeks into her pregnancy, she gave birth to their fraternal twins, Monroe and Moroccan, on April 30, 2011. In August 2014, Cannon confirmed after much speculation that he and Carey had separated a few months earlier.
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Senator Lankford Introduces Scott Pruitt at Nomination Hearing
Lankford: Scott has been a leader in the state of Oklahoma strongly committed to enforcing the law and adhering to the Constitution.
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today introduced President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt (R-OK), during his nomination hearing before the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works.
Below is the transcript of the speech:
Chairman Barrasso thank you, Ranking Member Carper, Members of the Committee, thank you for allowing me to be able to be here today and introduce my fellow Oklahoman, and for Senator Inhofe and I to both be able to stand with him and to be able to introduce who we believe will be a tremendous nominee as administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency.
It is an honor to speak in support of Attorney General Pruitt today. Over the past 6 years, Scott has been a leader in the State of Oklahoma strongly committed to enforcing the law and adhering to the Constitution. He is a statesman, he is a dedicated public servant.
As the Administrator of the EPA, I would fully expect Scott to lead the agency to follow every environmental law and to partner with states, local authorities and tribes to do what is best for our present and for our future.
As Attorney General of Oklahoma, he's stood shoulder-to-shoulder with more than half the states to ensure that the federal government operates within the bounds of the statute and the Constitution. He has argued consistently that many regulations the EPA promulgates are in fact the responsibility of state governments first.
In an environment where Chevron deference is precedent, it is critical that the leader of an agency that has such wide latitude to extract costs from the economy also respects the importance of our federalist foundation and the pocketbooks of hardworking families.
In previous congressional testimony, Scott has emphasized the importance of laws like the Clean Air Act, stressing that the intention was for States and the EPA to work together under a model of cooperative federalism that protects the environment, while considering economic costs.
As Attorney General, Scott has been an ardent defender of the rule of law for Oklahomans. In 2012, he sued British Petroleum arguing that they "knowingly double-dipped" through the collection of funds through a cleanup fund despite having insurance coverage for environmental cleanup. He did not hesitate to stand up for his constituents and his state.
Mike Turpen is the former Attorney General of the state of the Oklahoma and the former chairman of the Oklahoma Democratic Party. He spoke out in mid-December when Scott was first announced. Let me read just a short portion of his very long statement in support of Scott Pruitt. Former Attorney General Mike Turpen, and our former Democratic Party Chairman said, "Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt is a good choice to head up the Environmental Protection Agency. I am convinced Scott Pruitt will work to protect our natural habitats, reserves, and resources. His vision for a proper relationship between protection and prosperity makes him superbly qualified to serve as our next EPA administrator."
Scott is an active member and Deacon at his church—First Baptist Church Broken Arrow—a congregation of almost 2,000 people. He is incredibly strong in his faith and strives to walk with integrity.
Scott is a serious baseball fan as well. If you run out of environmental or legal questions today, which I doubt you will, but if you run out, why don't you ask him about baseball strategy and Spring Training, which starts in just a few weeks.
I have to tell you, Scott is a friend. I have prayed with Scott; I have seen Scott struggle with hard decisions that affect our state's future; I have seen Scott listen to people to try to learn all sides of an issue; and, I have seen Scott take difficult stands on matter of law.
I think he will be an excellent Administrator for the EPA, and I think he will do very well today in his chance to bring you the confidence that he will work hard for our nation's present and for the future.


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HS Coach of the Week: Kemp Carr, Penns Grove
The New York Jets have announced that Kemp Carr of Penns Grove (N.J.) High School has been named this week's recipient of the New York Jets High School Coach of the Week Award. For his efforts, Carr will receive $1,000 to benefit his school's football program and he will be presented with a certificate from the Jets.
The award, in its 17th year, is given to coaches in the tristate area who serve the best interests of the game through the teaching of sound football fundamentals, the motivation of young players to achieve, and the promotion of youth football by way of dedication to their community, their school and their student-athletes.
Carr, in his ninth season as the head coach of the Red Devils, led them to conference championships the past three seasons. In 2008, he coached Penns Grove to a state sectional championship for the first time in school history. The Red Devils led New Jersey in scoring in 2010 and currently lead the state in scoring this season. They've outscored their opponents by 416-26 on the season.
Carr was a Group 1 first-team quarterback at Salem High School. He went on to play cornerback at Montclair State University while earning a degree in exercise science. He later earned his master's degree in supervisory leadership at the University of Wilmington. He continually learns and implements proper football techniques at D-1 football camps across the nation to instruct his players on how to be safe and successful. On Friday, Penns Grove defeated the Highland Tartans, 52-0, to improve to 8-0 on the season, extend its scoreless streak to five games with its sixth shutout of the season, and clinch the Diamond Division title and the No. 1 seed in the South Jersey Group 1 playoffs. The Red Devils have a bye this week as they await their next opponent in the playoff quarterfinals.


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Henry Montgomery, at center of juvenile life debate, is free
By REBECCA SANTANANovember 17, 2021 GMT
Henry Montgomery laughs inside the Louisiana Parole Project offices in Baton Rouge, La. after being released from the Louisiana State Penitentiary, after serving 57 years in prison, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Montgomery, central to a Supreme Court case that extended the possibility of freedom to hundreds of people sentenced to life without parole as juveniles has been released from prison after being granted parole. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana inmate whose Supreme Court case was instrumental in extending the possibility of freedom to hundreds of people sentenced to life in prison without the opportunity for parole when they were juveniles was freed on parole Wednesday after spending nearly six decades behind bars.
Henry Montgomery, 75, was released from prison just hours after the parole board's decision and went to the offices of the Louisiana Parole Project, a nonprofit which is supporting him after his release. There he was embraced by tearful staff and former juvenile lifers who were freed as a result of the court case that bears Montgomery's name.
"It feels so wonderful," said Montgomery during an interview with The Associated Press. When asked what he plans to do now that he is out of prison, Montgomery said he wanted to pay his respects to his mother and grandmother and other family members who died when he was behind bars.
Montgomery had been convicted in the 1963 killing of East Baton Rouge sheriff's deputy Charles Hurt, who caught him skipping school. Montgomery was 17 at the time. He was initially sentenced to death but the state's Supreme Court threw out his conviction in 1966, saying he didn't get a fair trial. The case was retried, Montgomery convicted again but this time sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He served decades at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola.
A three-member board voted unanimously in favor of parole. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the meeting was held on Zoom with Montgomery appearing on camera at Angola.
"He's been in prison for 57 years. He has an excellent ... disciplinary record. He is a low risk by our assessment. He's got good comments from the warden," said board member Tony Marabella as he voted to approve Montgomery's release with certain conditions including a curfew and that he have no contact with the victim's family.
Montgomery's release owes back to two specific Supreme Court cases. In 2012, the Supreme Court ruled in Miller v. Alabama that mandatory sentencing of life without parole for juvenile offenders was "cruel and unusual" punishment. But it didn't settle the question of whether that decision applied retroactively or only to cases going forward.
In 2016, the Supreme Court settled the matter when it took up Montgomery's case and extended their decision on such sentences to people already in prison.
The decision ushered in a wave of new sentences and releases. Since the court's Montgomery decision, about 800 people who had been sentenced to life without parole as juveniles have been released, according to the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth. But, until Wednesday, Montgomery remained in prison.
After the Supreme Court decision, he was resentenced in 2017 to life with parole and the state judge who resentenced Montgomery called him a "model prisoner" who appears to be rehabilitated. But then the parole board rejected his application two times, the most recent rejection coming in 2019.
Andrew Hundley is a former juvenile lifer who was released due to the Montgomery decision and went on to found the Parole Project in 2016 to assist people who have served long prison sentences reenter society. He said many former juvenile lifers who were released and were able to go on with their lives felt a collective sense of guilt that Montgomery — whose case made their releases possible — was still behind bars. For juvenile lifers still incarcerated, his release carries a different message, Hundley said.
"For individuals who continue to be in prison, Henry gives them hope that they may be judged by who they are today and not the worst mistake they ever made," Hundley said.
The Parole Project will help Montgomery with housing, signing up for health care or medications, getting an ID card and learning how to navigate society. The reentry started with a cheeseburger, fries and an orange soda — his first meal out of prison — and his first cellphone which staff members said they would help him set up.
Montgomery also noted the huge changes that had taken place in Baton Rouge since he was incarcerated — freeways that didn't exist decades ago, for example — and said he didn't even recognize some places.
Shon Williams was on hand Wednesday to welcome Montgomery. He was a former juvenile lifer who served time in Angola with Montgomery. He recalled Montgomery taking a sign language class in prison that Williams taught despite his arthritis and Montgomery giving him advice in prison to "never give up." Williams said he was holding back tears watching Montgomery on Wednesday.
"If it wasn't for him I'd still be in Angola," Williams said.
During the hearing, Hundley and others spoke of what Montgomery had accomplished in prison including his years of work at the prison's silk screen shop and the length of his stay. He was also instrumental in establishing a boxing team.
His release was not without opposition. Hurt, the sheriff's deputy who Montgomery killed, was married and had three children. Two of his daughters have met with Montgomery in prison and forgiven him, but family members have opposed his release. A prosecutor from the area where Montgomery's crime occurred spoke against his parole as did one of the deputy's daughters, Linda Hurt Woods.
"I do not believe that he should be released at this time," said Woods, saying that the decision shows deep disrespect to law enforcement officers. "He made a decision at 17 years old. You know right from wrong at 17. I did."
Montgomery himself said little during the roughly half-hour hearing. He is extremely hard of hearing, and his lawyer often had to repeat questions from the board members. At times Montgomery said he was struggling to find words to express himself.
"I'm really sorry that I, that this happened," Montgomery said. "I am going to have to live with this all my life, the rest of my life." Speaking later to the AP he said: "I destroyed my life, they life and the people that I hurt," referring to his own family and that of the slain deputy's.
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In the Light of the Second Paragraph What Do People Who Intend to Evade Taxes Do? - English Language
Direction: The passage given below is followed by a set of questions. Choose the most appropriate answer to each question.
With an aim to check flow of black money and evasion of taxes through stock market, market regulator SEBI has decided to impose hefty penalty on brokers facilitating such transactions from tomorrow. The regulator recently came across a loophole in its existing regulations, which was being abused by stock brokers for facilitating tax evasion and flow of black money through fictitious trades in lieu of hefty commissions. To remove this anomaly, SEBI has asked stock exchanges to penalise the brokers transferring trades from one trading account to another after terming them as 'punching' errors. The penalty could be as high as 2% of the value of shares traded in the 'wrong' account, as per new rules coming into effect from August 1. In a widely-prevalent, but secretly operated practice, the people looking to evade taxes approach certain brokers to show losses in their stock trading accounts, so that their earnings from other sources are not taxed. These brokers are also approached by people looking to show their black money as earnings made through stock market. In exchange for a commission, generally 5-10% of the total amount, these brokers show desired profits or losses in the accounts of their clients after transferring trades from other accounts, created for such purposes only. The brokers generally keep conducting both 'buy' and 'sell' trades in these fictitious accounts so that they can be used accordingly when approached by such clients. In the market parlance, these deals are known as profit or loss shopping. While profit is purchased to show black money as earnings from the market, the losses are purchased to avoid tax on earnings from other sources. As the transfer of trades is not allowed from one account to the other in general cases, the brokers show the trades conducted in their own fictitious accounts as 'punching' errors. The regulations allow the transfer of trades in the cases of genuine errors, as at times 'punching' or placing of orders can be made for a wrong client. To check any abuse of this rule, SEBI has asked the bourses to put in place a robust mechanism to identify whether the errors are genuine or not. At the same time, the bourses have been asked to levy penalty on the brokers transferring their non-institutional trades from one account to the other. The penalty would be 1% of the traded value in wrong account if such trades are up to 5% of the broker's total non-institutional turnover in a month. The penalty would be 2% of trade value in wrong account if such transactions exceed 5% of total monthly turnover in a month.
In the light of the second paragraph what do people who intend to evade taxes do?
They hide their sources of earning.
They stash away black money in their houses.
They approach certain brokers to show losses in their stock trading accounts.
They invest their money in multiple businesses.
This is a direct question and an easy one as well. The answer can be found in the first sentence of the second paragraph.
They hide their sources of earning, they stash away black money in their houses and they approach certain brokers to show losses in their stock trading accounts are not mentioned in the passage.
Concept: Comprehension Passages (Entrance Exams)


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CLC Islamic Finance expands its Product Portfolio by introducing Wadi'ah – Gold Safe Keeping with a pool of benefits to its customers
CLC Islamic Finance, the Islamic Banking Division (IBD) of Commercial Leasing & Finance PLC., (CLC) is pleased to announce its latest service offering: Wadi'ah (Safe keeping) – an alternative for conventional Gold loans. This facility is introduced in two options such as the Safe Keeping, which allows the customers to store their Gold articles, and the Benevolent Loan facility, which provides an interest free loan for a set period.
With this service, customers have the choice of selecting the Safe Keeping option or avail both Safe Keeping and Benevolent loan facilities simultaneously. A nominal service charge will accumulate only for the Safe Keeping facility where as the Benevolent loan will not accrue any additional charges.
The terms for this product range from 1, 3, 6 to 12 months while the customers can decide the period based on their requirements. Customers who obtain the Wadi'ah Safe Keeping facility avail a free Takaful cover for all their Gold articles. A unique feature of this facility is that the customers can obtain cash instantly via a safe and fully transparent service. As usual, CLC Islamic Finance pledges a fast and hassle free service for customers and no additional charges or penalty will be charged for this product.
Commenting on the new product, Ilsam Awfer – Head of the Islamic Business Division said, "We are indeed happy to address a long awaited need of customers by introducing the Safe Keeping facility. Now we are able to fulfil urgent cash needs of customers in different social segments through convenient product offerings coupled with additional benefits. At CLC Islamic Finance, we are committed to maintain the highest level of customer service while providing the most suitable solutions to our customers."
"Pledging Gold is the most viable option for an urgent cash need. Customers who seek this service look for safety and convenience. Our Safe Keeping solution is highly customer focused, as we want to ensure that our loyal customers are satisfied at the end of the day. With the pool of benefits this Safe Keeping option provides, we hope that this product will soon be embraced by the public." said Thuvagar Asohan, Head of Gold Loan Business Unit said.
CLC Islamic Finance is a strategic business unit formed under the regulatory license of Commercial Leasing and Finance PLC., to offer alternate finance solutions. In 2021, CLC Islamic Finance completes 06 years of providing customer centric finance solutions. CLC Islamic Finance has set itself apart as a top performing Islamic Finance window and surpassed many milestones along its journey.
The business unit offers a range of alternate finance products such as Profit Sharing Investments and Savings (Mudharabah), Term Investments (Wakala Investments), Leasing (Ijarah), Trade Finance (Murabaha), Property/Asset Finance (Diminishing Musharaka), Import Finance (Musawamah) and Working Capital Finance (Wakala Finance). Wadi'ah is the latest addition to the product portfolio.
Commenced in 2015, the Islamic Business Division (IBD) of CLC operates as an Islamic Finance Window under the regulatory license of Commercial Leasing & Finance PLC. It is a dedicated business unit set up in order to implement Shari'ah Compliance Finance solutions. The banking solutions offered by CLC Islamic Finance are approved and audited by a three member Shari'ah Supervisory Board.
Photo Caption>>>>> Commercial Leasing & Finance PLC Head of Islamic Business Division Ilsam Awfer (Left) and Head of Gold Loan Business Unit Thuvagar Asohan
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