Based in the United Kingdom, WAM's ministry of Administration, Management and Ministry reaches out and touches countless numbers of people around the world through the variety of organisations it serves.
WAM's policy is to keep the costs of individual organisations down to a minimum by centralizing the administration into one office and using just one small group of skilled staff.
Native American Indian ministry of evangelism and Bible teaching based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Quarterly newspaper, by subscription, produced essentially for Christians, containing articles and news, seeking to give insight into what is happening in Israel today.
The late Dr Ron Dunn's Bible teaching, tape and book ministry.
(associated with CHIEF) meets special needs arising from earthquakes, floods etc. in South America.
Helpful booklets and books written by the late Mrs Peggy Burton including the widely acclaimed "Sparkling Waters" - a book of 365 undated Bible Study readings and meditations.
A ministry that supports churches and local leadership through it's various publications etc.
The late Dr Stephen Olford's tape, book & radio teaching ministry for preachers.
Inspiration is a Christian TV channel viewed here in the UK on Sky TV, channel 587 or Freesat 690.
Pen-pal Programme to Russia and Taiwan.
Aid and ministry to China and most other Asian nations.
Quarterly subscription magazine for women with a heart for ministry.
Phil South, founder and Executive Director of World Action Ministries, moved from secular business in 1969 to use his administrative skills for Christian organisations. For 12 years, from 1977 to 1988, he served as the administrator for MWE and "The Filey Christian Holiday Week". In 1986 he founded WAM in order to extend his administrative brief beyond that of just MWE. Phil also preaches widely across the UK and USA.
Jenny Beardsmore, Administrator and Financial Controller of WAM, joined MWE from the business world as Phil South's assistant in December of 1977. Jenny has wide responsibilities in the leadership of her local church but travels extensively for WAM and it's many ministries.
Miriam Godridge, joined WAM in 1998 as an Administrator to help deal with WAM's growing ministry having previously spent 10 years in the hotel and catering industry.


Is the economy driving car prices lower?
The recent financial crisis and economic turmoil appears to have an effect on car prices. This is not surprising given that people generally become more conservative in poor economic climates and hold off on making big purchases.
In the automotive marketplace, new car dealers are going to see fewer buyers which will pull actual selling prices down. But for used car transactions, whether it's at a retail used dealer or private party transactions, we could see either stable/slightly increasing prices OR falling prices. Which way the prices will head towards will be determined by the vehicle make/model.
For example, the used market for luxury, SUV, and other gas guzzling vehicles are likely to deteriorate while the used market for hybrids, compact/economy, and gas efficient cars will thrive. With the economy headed for an apparent recession and gas prices still near record highs, people are dumping luxury cars, SUVS, and gas guzzler vehicles. The Ford Expedition or the BMW 530i that used to sell for $30k just a couple of years ago has no takers unless the prices drop below $10k.
In a quick scan of the online classifieds, dealers and private individuals are still using KBB or Edmunds to list their luxury, SUV, and gas guzzler vehicles at above market prices. However, after the negotiations are over and when the car or SUV is sold, the real selling price is often much lower than the listing price and the published KBB or Edmunds price.
However, a quick scan of the PriceHub database shows just one of three 2003 Ford Excursions as having sold for more than $10,000 in the last 3 months.
For the hybrids, compact/economy, and fuel efficient cars, the real selling price will likely be closer to the listing price if derived from published KBB or Edmunds price.
What does this all mean? This means that the changing economy is affecting real market pricing for cars & SUVs, and the best way to get a good sense of the real selling price is to look at actual transaction data instead of the so-called published KBB or Edmunds price.
Most auto manufacturers produce a particular vehicle for 4-6 years before overhauling it and releasing a newer generation (new styling, new chassis, new engine, etc). Sometimes, car dealers will take advantage of the similar looks of a vehicle throughout a particular vehicle generation. For example, a '99 Porsche 911 looks very similar to a '04 Porsche 911.
Both are from the same generation (by Porsche's internal identification, the "996"), but the more recent model usually command a higher price than the older model. You'll see ads for a '99 vehicle that read "Looks like a '04 model", and you can bet that some dealers will price that '99 vehicle at the '04 price range to take advantage of unsuspecting buyers.
Knowing this information, smart buyers can also take advantage by buying a vehicle that's produced earlier in that generation for less money than a vehicle that was produced later that generation. This of course, assumes that factors like mileage, options, engine upgrades, etc. are similar and not too different. So, if you are looking at a '03 BMW 5-series, you may also want to consider a '00 model because both are from the same BMW 5-series generation (the "E39" generation) and both look the same, but the '00 model has a lower value than the '03 model, and the '00 model could represent a bargain for the savvy buyer.
We're hearing that Land Rover of Ahaheim Hills, CA is offering current Land Rover owners a crazy promotion - Buy 1, Get 1 Free. That's right, buy or lease a 2008 Land Rover and get a 2006 Land Rover LR3 for "free". Technically, it's just a free 2-year lease on the LR3, but still I don't know of anyone that would balk at getting a fairly new Land Rover to drive around for free for a couple of years.
The reason for this promotion is likely the continued weakness in the luxury vehicle market & the economy, along with people continuing to opt for fuel efficient vehicles instead of gas guzzling SUVs. Sales of large trucks and SUVs have plummeted and it's not surprising that this particular Land Rover dealer is trying to be creative in getting people to buy.
The interesting scenario is that most large trucks & SUVs have experienced accelerated depreciation in the last 6-12 months due to high gas prices, and many of the current Land Rover owners are upside down if they financed their Land Rover purchases. So, it's hard for current Land Rover owners to take advantage of this offer without suffering a financial loss. The gentleman that forwarded us the promotion details stated "I still owe $34k on the 2003 Range Rover that I bought, and the trade-in value has now dropped to $20k. As much as I would like to upgrade to a 2008 Range Rover and get a free LR3 for my wife, it just doesn't make sense for me to cough up another $14k for the priviledge of getting another large SUV that is going to depreciate rapidly."
As you can see by the pricing charts on PriceHub, the Land Rovers are historically notorious for high depreciation rates (even before factoring in the effects from recent high gas prices). For prospective buyers that are thinking about the "Buy 1 Get 1 Free" offer, it might be good to take a look at the Land Rover charts on PriceHub to help you in your decision making process.


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Rhapsody rolls out Napster into fourteen more European countries
By Chris Cooke | Published on Tuesday 4 June 2013
US-based streaming music company Rhapsody is stepping up its European operations by going live in fourteen more countries, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and The Netherlands.
As in the UK and Germany, where the firm already operates, the new services will trade under the Napster brand which Rhapsody acquired in 2011, management at the American digital music firm still refusing to rebrand all their services under the one Napsody name, despite us kindly creating them the logo for such a move.
Needless to say, Napster Europe will distinguish itself from all the other players in the crowded streaming music market by offering better discovery and localised content, just like they all do. Pricing will follow the standard ten euros (well, 9.95) a month for unlimited online and offline streaming via mobile and PC.
Confirming the European roll out, Rhapsody President Jon Irwin told CMU: "Our goal is to deliver to music fans the most flexible and personal way to discover music, whether that's through the latest release from international superstars or new albums from emerging local artists. As we expand Napster's global footprint, we'll continue to emphasize partnerships as the primary strategy to bring Napster to a wider audience on their favourite devices, no matter where they are".
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#1,259. The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)
Directed By: Woody Allen
Starring: Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello
Tag line: "She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real but you can't have everything"
Trivia: The production shoot for this film began in November 1983 whilst the picture did not debut until March 1985, sixteen months later
When it comes to those who've left their mark on the fantasy genre, a few names jump to mind, including Ray Harryhausen (Jason and the Argonauts), Walt Disney (Alice in Wonderland), George Pal (The Time Machine), and, more recently, Steven Spielberg (E.T. The Extra Terrestrial), Terry Gilliam (Time Bandits), and Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy). One filmmaker who seldom receives the recognition he deserves is Woody Allen. With movies like 1983's Zelig and 2011's Midnight in Paris, Mr. Allen has shown a penchant for creating fantastic worlds and populating them with everyday characters audiences can relate to. Arguably, his finest fantasy film to date is 1985's The Purple Rose of Cairo, a comedy / romance in which the cinema itself collides head-on with reality.
The setting is New Jersey during the Great Depression, and, like most people, Cecelia (Mia Farrow) is struggling to stay afloat. Her husband, Monk (Danny Aiello), lost his job a few years ago (and from the looks of it, he isn't in a hurry to find a new one), meaning Cecelia, aside from working as a waitress, has to take the odd babysitting gig just to make ends meet. To forget her troubles, Cecelia goes to the movies as often as she can. In fact, she's seen the newest picture, The Purple Rose of Cairo, at least half a dozen times. Her favorite character in the movie is Tom Baxter (Jeff Daniels), a mild-mannered African explorer who's invited by some socialites to accompany them to New York. But during one particular screening of The Purple Rose of Cairo, something amazing happens. In the middle of a scene, Tom Baxter, who's noticed Cecelia sitting in the audience, stops reciting his lines and steps off the screen, joining her in the real world! Claiming he's in love with her, Tom tells Cecelia they'll be together forever, but is she ready to throw it all away and spend the rest of her life with a fictional character?
In The Purple Rose of Cairo, Allen addresses the subject of escapism by taking it to its extreme, creating a world in which not only film audiences seek an escape from the humdrum of their everyday lives, but the characters up on the screen do as well. For Cecelia, movies are her only solace. Trapped in a loveless marriage to an unemployed slob, she needs the movies to help her maintain her sanity, and relishes the time she spends basking in the flickering glow of high society that her newest favorite, The Purple Rose of Cairo, offers her.
So, imagine her surprise when Tom Baxter, the handsome explorer who's traveled the globe, tires of his artificial existence and leaps off the screen. As expected, when Tom crosses that invisible boundary between fantasy and reality, it has a ripple effect on both worlds. Without him, the movie's story cannot continue, causing the film's remaining characters to sit around discussing what they should do next. And, of course, when Hollywood learns one of their fictional characters is running around the streets of New Jersey, it sends shock waves throughout the industry, threatening both the studio (who fear Tom may be breaking the law, which could lead to an influx of lawsuits) and Gil Shepherd (Daniels again), the actor who portrayed Tom (aside from the negative impact this will have on his career, Gil shares the studio's fears, especially since he and Tom have the exact same fingerprints). As for Tom himself, he's ill-equipped to handle life on the outside (one night, he takes Cecelia out for a fancy dinner, only to discover the restaurant doesn't accept stage money), and a brief sequence in which Cecelia enters the world of the movie also proves unfulfilling. With The Purple Rose of Cairo, Allen shows us there's a big difference between leaving your problems behind for a few hours and trying to walk away from them for good, a lesson his two lead characters, Tom and Cecelia, learn the hard way.
As philosophical as this all sounds, The Purple Rose of Cairo is, in reality, a lighthearted affair, filled with clever dialogue and a number of very funny scenes (my favorite is when Tom and his real-life counterpart, Gil Shepherd, are standing in the theater talking things over, and both react angrily when a character still on the screen refers to Tom as a "minor" element of the story). Yes, The Purple Rose of Cairo gives you something to think about, but only in hindsight; the truth is that, during the movie, you're having too much fun to do anything but laugh.
Watched this in college! One of my favorites! Good post!
James Robert Smith said...
I really admire this film. It's also one of the most depressing movies I have seen.
#1,234. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
#1,235. Predator (1987)
#1,236. Immortal Beloved (1994)
#1,237. Thor (2011)
#1,238. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
#1,239. First Blood (1982)
#1,240. Atrocious (2010)
#1,241. Tormented (1960)
#1,242. Revenge of the Nerds (1984)
#1,243. Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
#1,244. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
#1,245. Creepshow (1982)
#1,246. 1408 (2007)
#1,247. Family Guy Presents Blue Harvest (2007)
#1,248. Metropolis (1927)
#1,249. Cold Prey II (2008)
#1,250. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
#1,251. Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (...
#1,252. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
#1,253. Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
#1,254. Troll Hunter (2010)
#1,255. You Only Live Twice (1967)
#1,256. Flatliners (1990)
#1,257. The White Diamond (2004)
#1,258. Buck Privates (1941)
#1,260. Captain Phillips (2013)
#1,261. Dark Star (1974)
#1,262. Cinderella 2000 (1977)
#1,263. The Night Child (1975)
#1,264. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (1975)


This is a guest post by Niraj Kumar. Niraj Kumar currently serves as Director of Business Engineering at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Louisiana leading a team of Managers, Engineers and Analysts. Previously, Niraj led sales enablement initiatives at Rackspace, a cloud computing and IT hosting company. Prior to this role, he held various management positions in manufacturing, supply chain, operations, business analysis, and product development. Niraj is passionate about business startups and entrepreneurship. He has mentored and judged startup competitions for many years. Niraj also served as a guest lecturer to business students, sharing his knowledge of team building, branding and project management. Niraj blogs at www.leadproje.com, combining his expertise in project management, business and leadership.
I still remember that fateful day at work. I was extremely upset when my training request was declined. I could not wrap my head around it. Don't "they" (my bosses) understand that it's important for me to grow? If I grow, they will get more performance out of me. Simply put, investing in my development and growth will result in a positive return for my employer. Do they want me to just do my job but stop learning? I felt as if someone had hit me in my stomach. When I went home, I had a frustrating headache. I did not sleep well that night. The next day, I resolved to remove that ache forever. I was on a mission to find a way.
Ten years ago, my employer had announced training cuts across the company. Until then, I had relied on employers to fund my leadership training expenses. The same employer had told me a few years ago that they take leadership training very seriously. Was that just a recruiting talk? I felt betrayed and first blamed my employer for my frustration. A few days later, I went from blaming my employer to blaming myself, "I should have known this. Why did I not see it coming? There were signs." Our manufacturing costs were going up, and the highest selling product was facing more competition.
After observing structural changes in the market, e.g. movement of manufacturing to low cost offshore locations, I started getting the bigger picture. I sat down for some self reflection. My sense of betrayal was later replaced by an objective understanding of my employer's actions. When a market undergoes transformation because of structural changes, business leaders take actions to keep their business afloat. Those actions sometimes include training budget cuts.
Don't take it personally if your bosses don't invest in your development and growth. A good business leader looks at things through the lens of her customers. Let's look at it from a client's (or an employer's) point of view. Your supervisor is your customer; she does not owe you money for training. Oscar Wilde nailed it when he said, "The world owes you nothing. It was here first." Your employers have nothing against you. They are just running their businesses the best way they know how. It took me months to master this mindset. Once my mind had clarity, I became responsible for my own self development.
Businesses go through cycles of ups and downs, but I did not depend on that cycle for spending on my development. I continued to find ways to grow myself, even during downturns in my industry. Nowadays, I spend my own money to learn a new skill I want to learn during nights and weekends.
You own your development. Your employer might want to invest in your training in a certain area for say, a year. Your personal goal might be to get to a very different place in your life in say, five years. Your goals might not converge with your employer's goals. Your employer might not have money in the budget right now; they might be going through a tough time in business. If your employer cannot support your growth needs, take control of your self development. Don't let your employer or client dictate your path to your better future self.
I became creative in terms of sources for self development and found multiple ways to grow myself. For example, I enrolled in virtual courses that were far less expensive than face to face classes. I started visiting the local library and utilizing the resources paid for by my taxes. Libraries have videos, audios and books. I bought books if I could afford them; otherwise, I borrowed them from the library. Books are a highly undervalued source of development and growth. Many authors have condensed their lifelong learning into a book.
I read self development and business-related books, and started applying one idea I learned from a book. Yes, just one is enough. After reading What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith, I implemented one idea from that book: I stopped adding "too much value" and let others contribute and speak up. That simple application of one idea changed my work life. My team members initiated process improvements that I could not even imagine.
Then, I started tracking my behavior, along the lines of suggestions from the author Darren Hardy. I was surprised when just after two months of tracking myself, I realized that I was sleepwalking through choices. Once I became aware of the choices I had, I started using my time to do something fulfilling, like working out or spending more time with my wife. I also started using tracking to ensure I plan and execute my development goals. Click here to download a guide to track your leadership growth.
Most people don't read books that can help them. When they do, they don't apply anything they learn. Please don't do that to yourself. Apply just one thing you read about, practice one skill you learn; just one will go a long way toward building a better future.
When my employer was unable to pay for my full professional certification examination expenses in advance, I used the negotiation skills I learned during my MBA. I asked them if they would pay a partial amount provided that I pass the examination. The result? I had an incentive to work really hard and passed the certification exam on my first attempt. I got the certification fee reimbursed.
I believe you should ask for what you want in business; you might get it. You are only speculating if you don't ask. Stop reading minds. Go ahead and ask.
I negotiate a little additional money during salary negotiations for a new job, and use that additional money towards my own training. I see it as being strategic about investing in yourself. I take care of my self growth funding early, so I won't have to deal with it later. I have done this multiple times now. I don't depend on my employer's or client's cash flow statement to fund my training. It is built into my personal expense plan; just like buying groceries.
If your prospective employer really wants to hire you, they will probably give you an extra three percent. Learn to negotiate your salary, and then use that additional salary towards your own training bank account. Don't touch that money for anything but self development, e.g. seminars, books, workshops, evening classes etc.
Implementing the advice above will help you become a leader in your field. I suggest you create goals to develop yourself, and then follow the strategies and tips above to ensure you stay on track. Click here to download a guide and a checklist to help you on your growth journey.
Question: What is your experience of initiating your own personal growth and development?
I love the idea of adding one concept from every book or course. It's amazing over a career how much these can add up and make a difference. I have an entire book of singular principles from books, seminars, and leadership sessions.
David, I agree. The value of this action is what you get when life accumulates, e.g. two years into the practice, you find yourself a different person. Thank you for chiming in!
Excellent advice. It takes a wise person to try to see the other side an issue, especially when it effects us personally. And that's why you've found success.
There is no greater investment than the one we make in ourselves.
As a business owner I can testify to your words. I find them refreshing and encouraging.
Floyd, Glad you found the ideas helpful and refreshing! Let us spread this wisdom to other business owners and leaders, and we can grow one person at at time. Thank you for taking the time to write the comment!


Patriarchal cross on three steps. Circular inscription between two borders of dots.
Inscription of five lines. Double border of dots.
DO Seals 1, no. 5.9b.
Κύριε βοήθει το σο δούλῳ Βασρσακίῳ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ στρατηγῷ Σικελήας.
Lord, help your servant Barsakios imperial protospatharios and strategos of Sicily.
The parallels to the seal come from the same boulloterion, except BZS.1958.106.1802. The owner of this seal may be the Barsakios who fought at Taormina in 880/1 and may have become strategos of Longobardia in 894. See Falkenhausen, Dominazione, 100, no. 62.


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Syrian life gives volunteers new perspective
By Eden Nelson, posted June 26, 2014 in
SYRIA (BP) -- Lisa* never wanted to have anything to do with the Middle East. She felt that way even though her husband William* dealt with the region at his job and kept telling her how wonderful it was.
'Devastating milestone' reached amid Syrian refugee crisis
By Eden Nelson, posted April 14, 2014 in
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- As Lebanon registered its 1 millionth Syrian refugee in early April, the United Nations labeled it a "devastating milestone." [QUOTE@right@180="Humanly speaking we are unable to respond adequately, yet God is very clearly opening the door for His Church to respond...."
-- Don Alan*, a Christian worker]Four years after opening its borders to Syrians fleeing war, Lebanon struggles to hold the weight of the new population that calls it home. The small nation alone holds nearly half the 2.5 million registered refugees who have fled from Syria to five neighboring countries -- Lebanon, Turkey, Cyprus, Jordan and Iraq. And 2,500 new names are being added to the total in Lebanon each day, but that does not touch the total of people affected by the war. The UN estimates that a total of 9 million refugees -- documented and undocumented -- have fled Syria, with 6.5 million displaced within the war-torn country. "The key word is 'registered,' meaning registered with UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)," Rick Gladson*, a Christian worker serving among Syrians in Lebanon, said. "I think everyone in the country would tell you there are many more than 1 million Syrian refugees here. "It's likely that every fourth person in Lebanon is Syrian," he said. "I think people are starting to recognize that there is no 'reset' button for the Syrian crises. If the war miraculously ended tomorrow, the likelihood that the millions of displaced Syrians would just return home is slim to nil. In many ways, this conflict has permanently altered the shape of the region." Describing what a country roughly the size of Connecticut is like with such a high number of refugees, Gladson explained that every major intersection has a few Syrian beggars moving from car to car "with an outstretched hand" hoping to sell an item or receive help. Don Alan*, a Christian worker living in the region, said in Lebanon, Syrian refugees live everywhere and anywhere -- in places that people in the West would condemn and places "that you would never imagine anyone living" -- and not just one or two but dozens. In the midst of that, relief agencies struggle to keep up with the vast need. The UN's World Food Programme has cut its food aid to Syrians by a fifth because of lack of funds, according to BBC News.
Syria refugee numbers soar as overwhelming needs abound
By Eden Nelson, posted July 26, 2013 in
AMMAN, Jordan (BP) -- A Christian worker involved in ministry among Syrian refugees makes a heartbreaking observation: "Every family has a tragic story to tell of their journey that got them to where they are now." Don Alan*, the Christian worker, is trying to determine how to respond to the needs he confronts among Syrian refugees -- needs that are outpacing the funding his work receives. And "that is a tragedy, that is sadness," Alan said. Even so, he sees signs of God's hand and God's plan unfolding in Syria's tragic events. "For the first time we have been able to sit and share the Gospel with Syrian families, and they are responding," Alan said. Alan seeks to point to the "only hope" that can be found in Jesus. "He is the only one who can bring light to the darkest situation, and Syrians are in their darkest hour. "I am afraid that much of the world is not really keen to turn the light on to see what it looks like," Alan said, "and to me that reality is terrible.... "Jesus commands us to help those who are poor and destitute and forgotten by the world. We have a responsibility to share His love in a way that is a cup of water, a bowl of food, ways that meet their needs today -- so that they can face tomorrow with hope and a future." According to Antonio Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the world has not seen an outflow of refugees "at such a frightening rate since the Rwandan genocide almost 20 years ago." UNHCR officers report that 6,000 Syrians a day flee to nearby Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Turkey and Egypt to escaping the horrors of the Mideast nation's civil war. To date, the UNHCR has registered nearly 2 million people who have fled Syria, while an estimated 5 million internally displaced persons remain within Syria's borders. Host countries are beginning to feel the strain of the magnitude of refugees, with Iraq now closing its borders to those fleeing Syria. Guterres, in an address to the UN Security Council on July 16, issued a plea for the international community to keep their borders open to Syrians. He fears catastrophic results if Egypt, Turkey or Jordan also choose to close their borders. "We cannot go on treating the impact of the Syrian crisis as a simple humanitarian emergency," Guterres said. Baptist Global Response (BGR) has joined numerous non-governmental organizations in response to the overwhelming needs of Syrian refugees. Jeff Palmer, BGR executive director, reported that through local partnerships nearly $700,000 worth of assistance has been mobilized, supplying food packets, hygiene kits and temporary shelter. "We have been able to assist response in four of the surrounding countries with refugees and several places inside the country with internally displaced persons," Palmer said. A majority of the aid supplied through BGR has gone to people in areas that Palmer said "have fallen through the cracks of assistance from other groups." Zaatari, a refugee camp in Jordan, is home to 160,000 Syrians, making it the fifth largest city in Jordan. According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees office, women and children make up three-fourths of the registered refugees. The camp also hosts Iraqis, Somalis, Afghanis and Sudanese who had fled their countries to Syria in search of a better life. "We are not only watching the destruction of a country, but also of its people," UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos said. Alan, the Christian worker, said one of the foremost needs is for passionate prayer for Syrians to "really hear that there is hope, when your world is shattered around you and when there is no clear answer or direction in your country. There is a way that is very clearly marked and set out before people." With the need so great around him, Alan remembers the times that Jesus fed large crowds of people, such as when His disciples had only had a few fish and loaves of bread to feed thousands.
2nd VIEW: Beyond churches, Sudan regime targets foreign aid workers
LONDON (BP) -- Security forces in Sudan reportedly are focusing on the removal of foreigners who work for hundreds of foreign aid organizations within its borders.
Beyond churches, Sudan regime targeting foreign aid workers
By Eden Nelson, posted July 24, 2013 in The Persecuted Church
LONDON (BP) -- Security forces in Sudan reportedly are focusing on the removal of foreigners who work for hundreds of foreign aid organizations within its borders. The concern, raised by two workers in statements to Baptist Press, follows a report on religious freedom in predominantly Muslim Sudan released July 9 by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.
Prayer, amid Egypt's upheaval, called 'precipice of opportunity'
By Eden Nelson, posted July 8, 2013 in
CAIRO (BP) -- The day after Mohamed Morsi was deposed as Egypt's first democratically elected president, the country's streets once again filled with millions of Egyptians exercising their right to protest. Now, violent and deadly demonstrations continue both in support of the ousted leader and in opposition. Since the military took control, the number of deaths associated with the protests was approaching 100 as of July 8 while more than 1,000 had been injured. Morsi served as Egypt's head of state only one year -- elected June 30, 2012, and deposed on July 3. Although uncertainty remains, Egyptians continue to observe the unfolding events with hope. Dr. M. Ibrahim*, an American-Egyptian Christian, considers the news "amazing," saying this "has never happened before."
'Pray' — military ousts Egypt's Morsi
CAIRO (BP) -- One year after becoming president of Egypt, Mohammed Morsi was ousted from power Wednesday (July 3) by the military, calling to memory the removal of his predecessor, Hosni Mubarak, as a result of Arab Spring protests.


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How vegans are making a place for themselves in Battle Creek restaurants
Natasha Blakely
It was 6:30 p.m. on a Tuesday. The right side of Pasche's Lakeside was blocked off for an event. Most of the tables were full.
On the buffet, there were thick slices glistening with reddish barbecue glazes, creamy mac and cheese, chunky jambalaya and brightly colored coleslaw.
Typical enough for a barbecue. Except all of it was vegan.
It was a testament to both the possibilities of vegan food and to the way the vegan community is working to carve out a space for itself in Battle Creek.
"We don't see restaurants have options for vegan people, so when we saw this on Facebook, we wanted to try it out," said Alyssa Moody, who is transitioning to a fully vegan lifestyle and attended the event with her sister and a friend.
"It's really hard," she said. "When I go out with my friends, I have to get a salad and still pick things off, and it gets expensive, because you have to eat a lot to sustain yourself. Overall, people are just really negative to it. They think I do it to be skinny. 'Oh, is that like a diet you're trying?'"
The event, dubbed "A Vegan Taste of the South," was one of several organized by the animal rescue organization All Species Kinship as a way of expanding options for vegans in Battle Creek and reducing misconceptions about vegan eating.
Vegans not only do not eat meat, but avoid other animal products, such as eggs or milk. As a lifestyle, it also includes avoiding leather and wool.
There's a misconception that eating vegan has to be healthy, said Sophia DiPietro, the executive director and a co-founder of All Species Kinship.
"No, we eat pizza, lasagna, fish sticks, veggie burgers, ice cream. Veggie burgers are no longer just kale.
All Species Kinship's program, VegOut Battle Creek, reaches out to local restaurants and caterers to show that there is a demand for plant-based foods and assist those who are interested in developing vegan options.
"We guide them, give them menu feedback, product feedback," DiPietro said. "Tell them what works, what probably won't work, and then we have these events that are 100% vegan, but anyone's welcome to come to them and are encouraged to."
All Species Kinship often rescues farmed animals, which is why vegan eating is important to the cause. DiPietro grew up around farms and keeps a Bantam chicken, named Coralie, that she rescued from being abandoned in Kalamazoo.
She loves it when "omnivores" come, "because it's an opportunity for them to try a bunch of food and not have to spend a whole bunch of money picking and choosing and getting confused at the grocery store."
Providing a low-commitment introduction to vegan eating is the whole idea.
"(DiPietro) approached us to do something vegan, and it was a good tool to get our name out, and it was a challenge," said Rick Pasche, the owner of Pasche's. "You can see the amount of people here. We're excited that the market has spawned for that type of food, and we're excited to bring not another cuisine but something that Battle Creek doesn't have at this point."
The events are having an impact. Pasche's is introducing a weekly "Meatless Tuesday". Taste of India also plans to create a separate vegan menu alongside its regular one after the successful event All Species Kinship held with them in October.
Another vegan community group called Vegan Battle Creek has been holding regular potlucks since December of last year. Anyone is welcome to attend.
"I thought, well, if we get five people, I'll be impressed," said Debra McCulloch, who helps run Vegan Battle Creek and volunteers with All Species Kinship. "We had 68 people. Second one was over a hundred. We've had a cookout with well over a hundred."
McCulloch, who is retired, used to run Rabbit Patch Vegan Snacks out of Ermisch Travel's Buy Local Market. She started it in June 2015, but it got too much for her and she ended it in September of the following year.
But her son noticed that she seemed upset about no longer doing it and encouraged her, with her niece, to arrange Vegan Battle Creek's first potluck.
And it's not just vegans who attend.
"Some are vegan-curious or maybe they have a dairy allergy," McCulloch said. "Maybe they just want to see what the heck we're talking about.
"Every event at least two people will say, 'I thought it would be all salads,' and there'll only be one salad up there."
Terry and Teri Gould, who are volunteers with All Species Kinship, brought Teri's parents to the event at Pasche's on Tuesday. None of them are vegan.
"We usually go to the potlucks, and this is our fourth or fifth go of it," Terry Gould said.
A stray dog came by the Goulds' house years ago. They contacted All Species Kinship about finding a new home for him and started getting involved as they attended different events.
"I'm not apprehensive anymore of different food," Terry Gould said. "I like food, and I like to eat anyway."
Calhoun County Commissioner Kathy-Sue Vette was at Pasche's with a group of friends.
"We're all friends who want to support our community," Vette said. "To have a local restaurant go all in into this, it's great. Rick's a great chef, and he made some very appetizing and good-looking food."
And there are other chefs in town working to show people that vegan food can look and taste as good as more ordinary fare.
Paul Vugteveen lives in Kalamazoo but runs a vegan catering business out of Sprout Grocery + Kitchen's incubator kitchen in Battle Creek.
Vugteveen became vegan more than two years ago, around the same time that he became head chef and hospitality coordinator at Piece Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings. In August, he left the institute, and he became a fully vegan chef, as well.
One of his favorite things to make is vegan cheeses, using soy or nuts as a base. Some are meant to be similar to ones most people know. He can make a brie-style semi-soft cheese with a dusting of tapioca flour on the outside to mimic the mold. However, he also loves creating his own cheeses that aren't just replications.
"I like to offer something you can't necessarily buy at the store," Vugteveen said.
Despite the slowly growing range of vegan options in Battle Creek restaurants, however, going vegan still requires cooking a lot of your own food.
"As far as eating out, it's not very accessible," said Brandon Green, a Battle Creek resident who first went vegan for health reasons. "I go to Kalamazoo quite a bit when eating out, but in general I like to cook for myself anyway, and that's easy. I go to Horrocks, and I get a Sprout Box. Shout out to Sprout. Produce is very accessible."
That accessibility and cost is a matter of knowing what to buy and when. Buying produce seasonally can drastically reduce how much you're paying, Vugteveen said.
"Me, I find it easy because I know what to look for," DiPietro said. "This bag of beans represents lemon meringue pie, chickpea salad, different types of soups, stir-frys. With one bag of beans, I can do tons of recipes with that, so I think it depends on where you are in your journey."
All Species Kinship is tentatively planning a grocery store tour in which staff would point out to participants all the commonly available foods that are vegan, even accidentally vegan items like Oreos and Fritos.
"It helps greatly if you have a mentor who can show you 'Hey, look what you can do with chickpeas,'" DiPietro said. "Veganism is not about perfection. It's about doing your best."
Contact Natasha Blakely at (269) 223-0114 or nblakely@battlecreekenquirer.com. Follow her on Twitter at @blakelynat.
Battle Creek vegan organizations
VegOut Battle Creek: www.facebook.com/veg49016/
Vegan Battle Creek: www.facebook.com/veganbattlecreek
Events to watch out for
On Monday, Jan. 15, All Species Kinship will also be holding a vegan spaghetti dinner with Barista Blues Cafe in downtown Battle Creek from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Chef Paul Vugteveen
paul.vugteveen@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/chefpaulvugteveen


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DHSS: Four have tested positive for COVID during special session testing at Missouri Capitol
August 5, 2020 By Brian Hauswirth
State health officials say four people have tested positive for the coronavirus, during recent testing events at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City.
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Director Dr. Randall Williams briefs Capitol reporters in Jefferson City on August 5, 2020 (photo courtesy of the governor's Flickr page)
The testing has taken place during Missouri's special legislative session on violent crime, a session that continues. Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo, D-Kansas City, called on the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to provide testing to anyone working within the Capitol in conjunction with the special session.
DHSS Director Dr. Randall Williams responded to Senator Rizzo's call, and there have been several days of testing. Missouri lawmakers, staff members and Capitol reporters have been eligible for the tests.
DHSS says of the 228 total individuals who have been tested at the Capitol, four tested positive. During a Capitol media briefing in Jefferson City today, Dr. Williams told Missourinet that he would brief legislative leaders about the numbers first, then would release them.
His office e-mailed the numbers to Missourinet about two hours later.
Leader Rizzo has praised the community testing events that DHSS has held with the Missouri National Guard, saying that testing events in the Capitol would help ensure the health and safety of those within the building.
Copyright © 2020 · Missourinet
Filed Under: Health / Medicine, Legislature, Military, News Tagged With: COVID-19, Jefferson City, Missouri Capitol, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Missouri National Guard, Missouri Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo


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Textron Aviation Begins Delivery of Beechcraft King Air to CanWest Air
Автор admin вMedical Aviation
Textron Aviation has begun delivery to CanWest Air, a division of Nor-Alta Aviation Leasing.
When completed, this delivery will include nine Beechcraft King Air turboprop aircraft —eight King Air 250 and one King Air 350 aircraft—which CanWest is purchasing to provide air ambulance support to Alberta Health Services in Alberta, Canada. The new turboprops will replace CanWest's current air ambulance fleet of King Air B200 aircraft.
"CanWest has been a loyal King Air customer, and their order for the new generation of King Air aircraft is a testament to the incredible value and performance the product offers," said Bob Gibbs, vice president of Special Mission Sales.
"The King Air platform has a long, distinguished tradition of providing exceptional support to air ambulance missions across the globe, and we are delighted to continue supporting CanWest's mission in Alberta."
The King Air 350, as well as one of the eight King Air 250 turboprops, will include special modifications, including a cargo door and heavyweight landing gear. The King Air 350 will operate at an enhanced max takeoff weight of 16,500 pounds and the King Air 250 at an enhanced max takeoff weight of 13,420 pounds.
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Offering speeds up to 302 ktas and a maximum range of 1,806 nautical miles, the King Air 350 can transport air ambulance patients quickly over long distances. Both the King Air 350 and King Air 250 turboprops are able to operate on unimproved runways, which allows easier operation in remote locations found throughout Canada.
"The King Air platform is a tremendous asset, especially when navigating through remote areas and the extreme environment in Alberta," said Kevin Schaub, director of maintenance at CanWest Air.
"Having previously operated King Airs, this is the platform we trust to best support our air ambulance missions. Not only will we continue to have incredible runway performance, but we also couldn't be more confident in the ability, range, aircraft interior size and comfort, and operating limits of the new fleet to support our air ambulance mission."
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"The reliability, strength and versatility of the King Air enable us to raise the bar in support of the medical needs of patients in the remotest parts of our region, and we now have one of the first aircraft in Canada certified to carry bariatric patients. No other aircraft could have better met our mission," Schaub added.
CanWest also has elected to enroll in Textron Aviation's industry-leading ProParts program for the company's new fleet. The program covers parts and consumables required for line, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, eliminating surprises by providing predictable pricing and greater budget stability.
Specializing in an air ambulance, CanWest has operated medevac flights since its inception in 1988. The company provides reliable, efficient and safe air ambulance transportation to residents of the province of Alberta. CanWest operates nine Beechcraft King Air aircraft dedicated to the company's air ambulance mission, as well as 20 other Beechcraft and Cessna aircraft to support other services offered by the company such as corporate charter and air freight.
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Basic Tyche installations takes a few minutes though Grid installations can take longer to configure. Model design and build can range from a few weeks to a few months (or more).
We can name a few but many are confidential. Hiscox, Apollo, Partner Re are recent appointments with Hiscox and Apollo gaining Lloyd's model approval recently.


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2014 Novemeber
ECONOMY: Chinese Economy Report January
Chinese domestic economy shows signs of improvement
Chinese industrial output and retail sales in November rose at the fastest annual pace in the past eight months- increasing hopes that the world's second-biggest economy is finally rebounding after a long decline.
Industrial-production growth rose 10.1 percent, up from 9.6 percent in October and compared with the 9.8 percent median estimate of analysts in a Bloomberg survey. Electricity output rose 7.9 percent, the strongest since December 2011.
China's fixed-asset investment, excluding rural households, in the first 11 months of the year rose 20.7 percent, the same pace as in the January-October period.
Annual growth in retail sales hit 14.9 percent, the strongest since March, while the pace of fixed asset investment, or spending in such areas as bridges, factories and housing, was steady at 20.7 percent in the first 11 months.
Caterpillar Inc., the world's biggest construction and mining equipment maker, is seeing signs of recovery in China and expects economic growth to increase next year as the government focuses on rural migration to towns and cities, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Doug Oberhelman said in an interview with Bloomberg Television on Thursday 6 December.
External demand still remains sluggish
Despite the fact that the Chinese domestic economy is improving, the major global importers of Chinese products are still struggling: Europe and Japan are going through prolonged economic recession and the US is experiencing a very sluggish recovery.
China's annual exports growth in November fell to a 2.9 percent year-on-year increase and behind October's 11.6 percent pace, customs announced on Monday 10 December.
"The external sector remains fragile, although recent manufacturing activities have shown convincing signs of stabilisation and a gradual recovery," said Connie Tse, an economist at Forecast Pte in Singapore.
"I expect export growth to pick-up throughout 2013, but this is likely to be gradual and volatile in the absence of a material improvement in the euro zone," said Tse.
Imports were unchanged on the year, off forecasts for a 2.0 percent rise. The relatively subdued reading masked a surge in imports of crude oil, iron ore and copper that analysts said backed the view that domestic activity was picking up, according to Reuters.
"The export slowdown shows that external demand faces uncertainty due to concerns over the 'fiscal cliff' in the U.S.," said Zhang Zhiwei, chief China economist at Nomura in Hong Kong.
"Nevertheless it does not change our view that growth is on track for a strong recovery in Q4, as (growth) is mostly domestically driven," said Zhang.
In the United States, scheduled tax increases and public spending cuts due to kick in early in 2013 could suck $600 billion out of the economy, raising fears that a recession could follow unless Congress acts, according to Reuters.
Inflation remains low and expected to continue to stay low in 2013
Consumer inflation rose by 2 per cent in November from a year earlier compared with 1.7 percent increase in October. Producer prices fell 2.2 percent, the ninth straight drop, while the pace of the decline moderated for a second month.
This marks the 10th straight month below the government's 2012 target of 4 percent. Rising prices is the biggest long-term risk identified by the central bank as China moves from a centrally planned to a market-based economy. Low inflation rates provide sufficient room for regulators to stimulate the economy through monetary and fiscal policy in 2013.
Real economic growth or fiscal illusion?
"There isn't any improvement in the real economy, it's all because of the fiscal stimulus," says Bloomberg economist Michael McDonough. The growth is not coming from export sector and domestic consumption is not helping either. The state spending on infrastructure projects are leading the domestic rebound, according to McDonough.
Unlike the stimulus following the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy in 2008, when banks threw money at state-owned companies, this time the spending is more targeted at infrastructure projects, especially trains and subways, according to Bloomberg.
In October, the Railways Ministry announced that it would increase its spending target for the year by CNY 630 billion. That was the second increase in 2012, following an earlier announcement in July. The original target for 2012 was from CNY 411.3 billion. Investment had slowed in 2011 following a corruption scandal involving the railways minister, as well as a fatal crash on one of the China's new high-speed train lines.
Now that the government is again ramping up investment in rail, the spending is spreading throughout the country. For instance, on 26 November the government announced that it had approved a CNY 25.7 billion rail project for the south eastern province of Fujian and a CNY 31.2 billion project in Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang region in the far west of the country. Guangdong province in southern China also plans on spending more than CNY 1 trillion on rail and other transportation projects between 2011 and 2015, the government announced on 16 November. That's more than double of what the province spent in the five years ending in 2010.
As Beijing is selectively pumping money into infrastructure projects, it is important to note that the growth is based on fiscal stimulus rather than real growth. This type of government initiated stimulus plan on economic growth is not sustainable once the investment does not return guaranteed economic value and benefit to the rest of the Chinese economy.
Five mega-trends that foreigners should understand going into 2013.
There is a long list of industries that can benefit from China's major economic reform. As Beijing tries to narrow China's income gap in the next decade, Chinese consumption levels will go up and the CNY is likely to appreciate against the USD. Foreign businesses can benefit from these five mega-trends: real estate, natural resources, education, health care and tourism.
Following from the real-estate column published last month, there are enormous opportunities within the natural resource sector. China's growing consumption has helped push the price of all manner of fuels, metals and grains to new peaks over the past few years.
As Chinese consumption volume and spending habits change, entrepreneurs and investors around the world can benefit from opportunities arising from these trends.
For example, Nebraska, a landlocked state in the middle of the US, has never felt closer to China. As more and more of the state's crops are shipped across the Pacific to meet Chinese demand, Nebraska is on the front line of a structural shift in global grain markets as China is importing more cereals than ever before according to Financial Times report. Nebraska's crop exports to China have doubled over the past five years alone.
Nebraska is not alone in noticing the trend. From Chinese officials to global commodities trading house executives, the industry has started to acknowledge and take advantage of China's structural shift in becoming a net importer of grains.
Until recently, China only imported small amounts of premium-grade rice, minor quantities of wheat and almost no corn, insisting on self-sufficiency. But that is changing. Already the world's biggest importer of soybeans, China is now adding cereals such as corn, wheat, barley and rice to its shopping list. The shift could have profound implications for global food markets because China's total demand for grains is vast relative to the size of globally traded markets according to the Financial Times.
"For China to lose even a little bit of self-sufficiency means a lot on the trade front," says Jean-Yves Chow, analyst at Rabobank, one of the largest lenders to the agribusiness industry. "Even if China imports 5 per cent of their corn, that is equivalent to one third or one half of the corn trade in the world."
As more Chinese people move to cities and rural parts of the country, the consumption of meat increases the requirement for more animal feed crops. The shift has added to the strain on China's agricultural sector, which is already trying to feed one-fifth of the world's population with scarce farmland and water.
Chinese grain imports have already tripled so far this year, rising to 13.4m tonnes from January to November, up from 4.5m tonnes during the same period of 2011. The buying spree has made Beijing the world's second-largest importer of rice and barley, a top 10 buyer of corn and a top 20 of wheat, according to Financial Times.
Since Chinese agricultural demand started to soar as the economy was developing, Beijing has injected billions of dollars into its agricultural sector to maintain self-sufficiency in three key crops: corn, rice and wheat.
Chen Xiwen, a top Chinese agricultural official, recently acknowledged that higher imports of grains and oilseeds would be inevitable. "Making full use of international resources and international markets has become very necessary," he said at a conference in Beijing. "China's agricultural output has been rising, but demand has been increasing even faster."
As Chinese natural resource appetite grows exponentially beyond its self-sufficiency level, there are many potential risks. As Chinese spending power increases, it will create conflicts with neighbouring countries over control of the natural resources.
"If we take the South China Sea as an example, we can see that oil companies, maritime surveillance authorities and even the military are exerting influence over China's foreign policy there," says Zhu Feng, a professor of international relations at Peking University.
By Hyuk-tae Kwon


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Posted on February 4, 2016 by Urbana Daily Citizen
Tigers clinch OHC with win
Sports, Top Stories
Peterson scores 1,000th point in victory
By Justin Miller - jmiller@civitasmedia.com
West Liberty-Salem's Gabby Hollar pivots and looks to pass Thursday against Greeneview at West Liberty-Salem High School.
WEST LIBERTY – It was a showcase night for West Liberty-Salem's girls basketball team on Thursday, as the Tigers beat Greeneview 56-48 to claim the Ohio Heritage Conference title for the first time since 2011.
"That was one of their goals this year – to win the OHC," WL-S Coach Dennis McIntosh said. "We've still got two more games to get ready for the tournament and they're big games for us, so I think we'll play hard. But it was nice to get this wrapped up tonight."
That wasn't all for the Tigers, as Jamie Peterson recorded her 1,000th career point late in the second quarter.
"She means a lot to us. She's worked hard and from her freshman year to now, she's just grown so much as a person and as a player. We're going to hate to see her leave," McIntosh said.
The Tigers (17-3, 12-1) trailed 11-8 after a quarter and 23-19 at halftime despite Lily Yoder connecting on a long three-pointer at the buzzer before intermission.
But an inspired WL-S squad came out of the dressing room and stormed back to a 37-35 lead after three quarters, then sealed the victory at the free throw line down the stretch.
Peterson recorded a team-high 19 points in the win despite not logging a point in the final quarter of play. Taylor Lauck added 13 points – including going 9-of-9 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter – and Gabby Hollar chipped in 10.
Peterson's 1,000th came with 59 seconds left in the second quarter on a put-back basket off a Hollar miss.
"I'm glad Gabby missed the shot," Peterson joked before switching to a more serious tone. "I can't thank my team enough. They do an amazing job of getting me the ball all the time. But I think it's more about what we do at the end of our season. We've got some business to finish in the tournament and we need to show everybody what we're made of. We're not done yet."
In the jayvee game, Greeneview prevailed, 33-31. Maddie Estes had 7 points while Laine Godwin scored 6 and Kiana Reames also scored 6 for the Tigers.
West Liberty-Salem will host Southeastern on Saturday in the Tigers' final home contest of the season.
https://www.urbanacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2016/02/web1_Hollar020416.jpgWest Liberty-Salem's Gabby Hollar pivots and looks to pass Thursday against Greeneview at West Liberty-Salem High School.
https://www.urbanacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2016/02/web1_PetersonMug.jpgPeterson
By Justin Miller
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Mediterranean small plates restaurant and bar the oak sw11 opens in Battersea
Opening today, The Oak SW11 is a new restaurant and bar located in Battersea, South West London. The spacious former industrial space (previously Butcher & Grill) is located on the south bank of the Thames near Battersea Bridge, overlooking Ransome's Dock and adjacent to Battersea Park. The 3,500 square foot unique space houses a bar, lounge, dining room, signature centrepiece private dining group table, as well as an expansive mezzanine level overlooking the main dining and drinking area.
The Oak SW11 is the latest opening from Out of the Woods Restaurant Group designed by CEO Jasper Gorst, who opened the original Oak W2 on Westbourne Park Road in 2001, which remains one of Notting Hill's most popular restaurants. The innovative and expanding restaurant group also includes a third, The Oak W12 in Shepherd's Bush (2013), as well as The Bird in Hand in Brook Green (2011).
At The Oak, the emphasis is on Mediterranean dishes designed for sharing and features Cicchetti, Small Plates, Pizzette, Sides, and Desserts. The pizza selection for which the original restaurant is well known, is featured on menus in Battersea in the format of eight pizzette (miniature pizzas). Highlights include Diavola (Tomato, Mozzarella and Spicy Ventricina Salami), Modena (Tomato, Fresh Burrata, Tuscan Sausage and Caramelised Onion) and Contadina (Tomato, Mozzarella, Goat's Cheese, Wild Rocket, Porcini Mushrooms, Caramelised Onion and Truffle Oil).
Other small plates created by Executive Chef Nuno Franco include: Seaweed-coated Tuna Loin with Saffron Onions, Crispy Capers and Paprika Aioli; Pappardelle with Beef Shin Ragu and shaved Parmesan; and the Rolled Lamb Breast on Ajo Blanco, Roasted Cumin Baby Carrots and Mint. Cicchetti, perfect to accompany drinks include: Crunchy squid with Piquillo Agrodolce; Sautéed Chorizo with Lemon & Fennel Seeds; and Smoked Mackerel Pate Bruschetta, Pickled Beetroot & Candied Lemon Zest.
Highlights from the dessert selection include a Polenta Cake with Lemon Curd, Blood Orange Sorbet and Spiced Black Olive Syrup; a Sticky Toffee Pudding with Salted Caramel Ice Cream; and Italian favourite Amaretti-Marsala Tiramisu.
Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, spring 2019 will see The Oak introduce their first ever weekday breakfast and weekend brunch. Breakfast dishes will feature Pancakes with Crispy Pancetta and Maple Syrup; Greek Yoghurt topped with Quinoa-Pistachio Granola, Seasonal Fruits and Honey; alongside a Full Tuscan (Tuscan Parmesan Sausage, Pancetta, Burrata, Poached Egg, Roasted Daterinos, Basil & Sourdough), along with freshly brewed Italian coffee from L'Unico.
Alongside the food is a carefully chosen wine list, featuring bottles from across Europe, ranging from reds, whites and Champagne, with a heavy emphasis on wines from France and Italy. With options available by the bottle or glass, the list also includes a handful of organic wines including Chianti Colli Senesi 2016 Italy, and a vegan wine of Gruner Veltliner 2017 Austria. There is also a cellar selection of Italian and French wine available, including a Condrieu 2016 Rhone and Barolo Vigneto Rocche 2010 Piedmont.
A stripped back cocktail menu is also on offer in the bar, featuring classics ranging from a Negroni to classic Martinis, perfect for a pre-dinner tipple or nightcap.
With a total capacity of up to 120 seated, the casual dining and drinking space is made up of a ground floor dining room and counter bar that will accommodate walk ins, along with a more relaxed lounge area perfect for breakfast and long brunches. The space also offers itself as a comfortable work hub for freelancers and creatives, with all-day dining options available for those hoping to grab a light bite.
Design is overseen by founder Jasper Gorst, who has hand-selected every fixture and fitting, showcasing local designers whilst paying homage to The Oak's heritage with hints to design features from sister sites. Individually laid dark and light oak herringbone table tops are set amongst deep emerald green banquette seating; white stools sit at the long white marble bar with characterful 3-D tiles, beneath bronzed pendant lighting. Sleek white oak flooring leads the way to the mezzanine level overlooking the entire restaurant, which will open to the dock in the summer.
Perfect for group bookings and family lunches, the central piece is a statement marble table, accommodating bookings up to 14, and is set to the backdrop of a mosaic of mirrors, underneath a living wall of seasonal herbs and greenery growing all year round. Towards the rear is a mezzanine level dining room, where reservations will be available, along with large party bookings.
The Oak will also showcase a rotating selection of artwork from local artists, with the first being expedition and landscape photography by Paddy Scott, a Wildlife Photographer of the Year finalist.


Any character meeting the prerequisites can take the following new rage powers. Blood rage powers grant powers in a theme. A barbarian cannot select from more than one group of blood rage powers. A barbarian of any level can take a lesser blood rage power. The middle blood rage power (that without "lesser" or "greater" in the title) can only be taken by a 6th level or higher barbarian that already has the lesser blood rage power of its group. A greater blood rage power can only be taken by a 10th level or higher barbarian that already has the middle blood rage power.


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Conservation District to hold virtual awards celebration
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District invites the public to its first Virtual Awards Banquet Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. This year's awards go to: Brae Maple Farm in Union, as the Conservation Farm of 2020. Owned and operated by Andrea and Allan Smith, Brae Maple is a MOFGA-certified organic vegetable, dried flower and herb farm and has been the home of an active Master Gardener Volunteer Project ...
Ivan Fernandez, University of Maine professor with the Climate Change Institute & School of Forest Resources, will be the featured speaker at the Conservation District Awards Banquet.
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District invites the public to its first Virtual Awards Banquet Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m.
This year's awards go to:
Brae Maple Farm in Union, as the Conservation Farm of 2020. Owned and operated by Andrea and Allan Smith, Brae Maple is a MOFGA-certified organic vegetable, dried flower and herb farm and has been the home of an active Master Gardener Volunteer Project since 1998.
Nancy Olmstead, invasive plant biologist with the Maine Natural Areas Program, in recognition of her work to educate the people of Maine about the threat of invasive terrestrial plants to Maine's ecosystems.
Sue Mello, natural resources manager for the Boothbay Region Water District, for her successful efforts to protect and improve drinking water quality in the Lower Sheepscot River Watershed.
Awards presentations will be followed by guest speaker, Ivan Fernandez, University of Maine professor with the Climate Change Institute & School of Forest Resources, whose topic is "Climate Change in Maine and a Way Forward."
Pie and raffle prizes have always been a part of the awards celebration. This year whole pies from D-zerts by Daphne in Westport may be preordered on the website for pick-up Monday, Nov. 9 at sites in Knox and Lincoln counties. Also for sale on the website are raffle tickets for five prizes: an overnight stay in one of the wilderness yurts or lakeside cabins at Hidden Valley Nature Center ($80 value); cutting board – functional and locally-made by Mystic Woodworks ($60 value); $50 gift certificate for Knox-Lincoln SWCD 2021 Plant Sale; family membership to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens ($100 value); and a gift basket from Sasanoa Brewing, a certified organic brewery on Westport Island.
Admission to the Awards Celebration is free, but participants must register to receive a link to the festivities. Visit www.knox-lincoln.org/annual-banquet to register for the event and to purchase pies and raffle tickets. Pies and raffle tickets may be purchased without attendance. For more information about attending the event or sponsorship opportunities, Call Julie or Hildy at 596-2040 or email julie@knox-lincoln.org.


At the end of a season that saw them crowned with a 6th driver's title and an 8th team's championship from their 9 years of participation in the GP3 series, ART Grand Prix is now actively preparing for its first year of the new FIA Formula 3.
Part of that preparation sees ART Grand Prix formalizing the arrival of David Beckmann to the team, which will evolve into Formula 3 in 2019.
After a traditional and promising course in the European and World CIK-FIA karting championship, David made his debut in single-seaters back in 2015 in the Formula 4 Germany and Italy categories where he achieved a remarkable total of 4 wins and 11 podium finishes.
After the former Formula 3 in 2016/17, David contested his first-ever GP3 season with 3 wins in the second half of the 2018 season, finishing the year in 5th place overall.
"I am proud and honoured to be able to race with such a successful and historical team! We worked together already in Abu Dhabi and everything went smooth. It felt immediately warm and familiar. The work was very professional and precise and I really like this approach because I too am a person who tries to improve in every aspects, every details. That's why it gives me good confidence to achieve very good results with ART".


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By choosing Organic, Ethical and Greener products I am able to offer effective treatments that are kinder to your skin and the environment.
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ESTHERVILLE - The NIACC softball team swept a ICCAC doubleheader from Iowa Lakes on Sunday.
NIACC won the first game 9-5 and took the second game 15-9.
In the first game, freshman Kristen Peka (5-3) gained the complete-game win. Peka, who also homered, allowed five runs (one earned) on two hits with 11 strikeouts and two walks.
NIACC, which has won five straight games, scored two runs in the first inning, one in the third inning, three runs in the fifth inning and two more runs in the sixth inning. Iowa Lakes scored four of its five runs in the seventh inning.
In the second game, NIACC scored seven runs in the second inning, including a grand slam from Alyssa Laxson. The Lady Trojans also received home runs from Morgan Kelley and Ciana Sonberg.
Kaci Sherwood drove in four runs for the Lady Trojans.
Kylie Sherwood (4-3) gained the win for NIACC. She pitched 4 1/3 innings allowing five runs on nine hits with five strikeouts and three walks.
NIACC (10-6 overall, 2-0 in the ICCAC) returns to action Monday in an ICCAC twinbill at Iowa Central.


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Donald S. Bryan
Rank, Service
Lieutenant Colonel O-5, U.S. Air Force
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U.S. Army Air Forces 1942-1947
U.S. Air Force 1947-1964
World War II 1942-1945
Cold War 1945-1964
Tribute:
Don Bryan was born on August 15, 1921, in Hollister, California. He enlisted in the Aviation Cadet Program of the U.S. Army Air Forces on January 6, 1942, and was commissioned a 2d Lt and awarded his pilot wings at Luke Field, Arizona, on July 26, 1942. After pilot training, Lt Bryan completed P-40 Warhawk transition training from July to October 1942, followed by service as a P-40 pilot with the 304th Fighter Squadron of the 337th Fighter Group at Drew Field and then Sarasota Army Airfield, Florida, from October 1942 to March 1943. His next assignment was as a P-47 Thunderbolt pilot with the 328th Fighter Squadron of the 352nd Fighter Group at Mitchel Field, New York, from March to June 1943, and then in England from July 1943 to May 1945. During this time he was credited with the destruction of 13.333 enemy aircraft in aerial combat, plus 4 damaged in the air, and he served as Commander of the 328th Fighter Squadron from January to April 1945. After returning to the U.S. and taking leave, Capt Bryan served as Assistant Air Inspector of Operations and Training with the 342nd Base Unit in Florida from July to September 1945, followed by service as Director of Operations and Training and then as a Recruiting Officer with the 356th Base Unit at Marshall Army Airfield, Kansas, from September 1945 to November 1946. His next assignment was as an Operations Officer and then as an Instructor with the 308th Base Unit at Tyndall Field, Florida, from November 1946 to November 1947, and then as an Instructor, Supply Officer, and Air Force Exchange Officer with the 500th Air University Wing, the 3831st Air Base Group, and then the 3625th Training Wing at Tyndall AFB from November 1947 to July 1951. Maj Bryan served as a Flying Safety Officer with the Inspector General's Office at Headquarters Air Training Command at Scott AFB, Illinois, from August 1951 to August 1954, followed by Air Command and Staff School at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, from August 1954 to July 1955. Lt Col Bryan next completed Jet Qualification Training at Craig AFB, Alabama, in August 1955, and then Advanced Fighter-Interceptor Training at Tyndall AFB in December 1955 before serving as Director of Plans and Programs and then Director of Operations and Training with the 85th Air Division at Andrews AFB, Washington, D.C., from December 1955 to June 1957. His next assignment was as Chief of the Operations and Plans Division with Headquarters 5th Air Force in Tokyo, Japan, from July to October 1957, and then as Current Operations Officer with the 6102nd Air Base Wing at Yokota AB, Japan, from October 1957 to July 1958. He served as Chief of the Training and Operations Division, Chief of the Combat Operations Division, and then Chief of Plans and Programs with Headquarters 41st Air Division at Johnson AB, Japan, from July 1958 to August 1960, followed by service as Chief of the Plans Division, Chief of the Weapons Evaluation Branch, Assistant Director of Plans and Programs, and then as Chief of the Programs Division with the 26th Air Division at Hancock Field and Stewart AFB, New York, from August 1960 until his retirement from the Air Force on December 1, 1964. Don Bryan Flew West on May 15, 2012, and was buried at the Christ Episcopal Church Urn Garden in Valdosta, Georgia.
His Distinguished Service Cross Citation reads:
For extraordinary heroism while serving as Pilot of a P-51 airplane on a bomber escort mission over Germany, 2 November 1944. On this date Captain Bryan was leading his flight in escort to our heavy bombers when he observed a formation of approximately fifty enemy aircraft coming in to attack the bombers. Captain Bryan led his flight into the center of the attacking formation of enemy aircraft where he closed on one and hit it several times. He was now alone and in the midst of many enemy aircraft who were unusually aggressive and attacking vigorously. Captain Bryan made a pass from a stern at eight Me-109's and shot two down in flames and damaged another. He continued to fight with the enemy, being simultaneously attacked himself. He finally destroyed five enemy aircraft and damaged two others, having engaged the last enemy with but a single gun operating. His courage and outstanding aggressiveness in the presence of great danger were exemplary of the highest traditions of the Army Air Forces.
Captain Bryan with his P-51 Mustang during World War II.
Contact Veteran Tributes at info@veterantributes.org


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Perfect for holidays and summer wear, we love this simple, yet stylish, Made In Italy Mia White Linen Cap Sleeved Top with Button Detail.
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There's no lawful reason a company would ever be required to hire someone who claims to be currently addicted to drugs.
But what if a job applicant states that he or she is being treated for a past drug addiction? Can the company still refuse to hire the person?
A lawsuit by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) brings this question into sharp focus.
Let's take a look at what allegedly happened in this case and then discuss how drug addiction is handled under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The EEOC is currently suing an employer for rescinding a job offer it made to a recovering drug addict.
It claims that Volvo Group North America made a conditional job offer to Michael Files for an hourly manufacturing position. During the pre-employment physical, Files disclosed that he was taking suboxone, a prescription narcotic drug used to treat heroin addiction. He explained that he hadn't used any illegal drugs since 2010.
However, the company nurse explained that the employer viewed suboxone as more powerful than heroin.
Files arrived to start work several days later, but was told that the company was unable to hire him because of his suboxone use.
Files complained to the EEOC, which is now suing on his behalf.
The EEOC claims that the company violated the ADA by refusing to hire a qualified applicant who is participating in a medically supervised drug treatment plan.
For more information, see this press release from the EEOC.
The ADA does not provide protection for current users of illegal substances. Therefore, if Files had admitted to current drug use, the company would've generally been within its rights to rescind the job offer.
However, people with past histories of drug abuse may be covered by the ADA.
First, it's important to know that ADA coverage is determined on a case-by-case basis. That is, there is no list of conditions that are or are not covered. A person may generally qualify for ADA protection if he or she meets certain criteria, including being substantially limited in a major life activity because of a medical condition.
Because recovering drug addicts may require ongoing treatment to combat their addictions, they may be eligible for ADA protection.
ADA protection prohibits employers from discriminating against employees and prospective employees because of their disabilities.
That means, in this case, if Files is found to be eligible for ADA coverage, the company may have violated the law by refusing to hire him because of his ongoing treatment for drug addiction.
But keep in mind that companies may be able to refuse employment on other grounds. For example, if certain prescription drugs present safety issues, employers may be within their rights to refuse employment.
In this case, however, the company did not cite a safety issue. Now it will be up to the courts to decide if the company violated federal disability laws.
As this case shows, issues surrounding disabilities and work are often extremely complicated. If you believe you have been discriminated against because of a disability, it's a good idea to speak to an employment law attorney about your rights.


Are you prepared for the influx of summer vacation requests?
Summer is here! Employees are ready to take some time off in the sun. Are you prepared for a influx of summer vacation requests? The Daniel Group can help you with your staffing needs during the summer months and beyond. We can provide the support you need. Using temporary employees is a great way to identify key talent for hire when the need arises.


Cliff is away on some much needed holiday for the next coupla weeks… We're down to three during that time. All the more reason you should join us and help fill in the space!
Thank you all for your support during St-Pats day! We had a splendid time and it appears so did you!
This entry was posted in Uncategorized on 19/03/2016 by JosMorn.
Well here begins the season! This coming Monday the 7th we have (so we've come to understand) a "slew of birthdays" including for our delectable twins. Then Sunday the 13th – "Parade Day" for New Haven, we'll be at Cafe Nine again – 4-6p! Come on down! No cover charge this time!
This entry was posted in Uncategorized on 02/03/2016 by JosMorn.


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Genetic Studies Reveal Ancient Makeup of Modern European Populations
Thu, Oct 10, 2013
Some key ancient human migrations unlock the mystery of how today's modern Europeans arose.
The actual picture of human population origins may never have been as simple as traditional theories might have suggested. At least for Europeans, recent genetic studies seem to be hinting at mixtures and interactions resulting from multiple population migrations that formed the foundations of the modern populations we see today. To this end, international teams from a number of educational and research institutions worldwide have produced two major studies that show, through the analyses of isotopes and genetic material from archaeological sites in Germany, genetic changes that provide insight into human migration patterns during the transition from foraging to farming in Central Europe, including the persistence of hunting and gathering as a lifestyle even after farming was established.
In the first study, Guido Brandt and his colleagues researched ancient mitochondrial DNA of 364 individuals from nine different cultures that populated the Mittelelbe-Saale region of Germany over 4,000 years, spanning the period from about 5,500 to 1,550 BCE. This was during the time when Europeans were thought to be transitioning from hunting and gathering to farming and metallurgy. Their analysis suggested that, initially, Mesolithic hunter-gatherers were replaced by Neolithic farmers for about 2,500 years after the advent of agriculture in the region. These new farmers were introduced from the Near East, Anatolia and the Caucasus. This was then followed by an exchange of genetic material with hunter-gatherers from Scandinavia. The research also suggested two more subsequent population events during the Late Neolithic, when the genomes of a people with farming lifestyles were introduced from the east and west. Based on this genetic mix during the late Neolithic, they found that the population resulting from these successive migrations and associated genetic exchanges were the likely ancestors of the current modern European population.
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Burials provide not only important insights into social and ritual life of prehistoric populations, but also biological information that can be used to reconstruct past population movements. A female of the Corded Ware culture was buried together with hundreds of shell sequins. Karsdorf, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. This image relates to the paper by Dr. Brandt et al. [Image courtesy of Juraj Lipták]
In the second study, Ruth Bollongino and colleagues sequenced the mitochondrial genomes of 25 individuals from the ancient Blätterhöhle archaeological site in Hagen, Germany, and also analyzed the sulfur, nitrogen and carbon isotopes contained in the specimens' bones and teeth. The results suggest that, over time, three distinct populations inhabited the region: one initial population of hunter-gatherers and two later populations — one consisting of Neolithic farmers that were likely new migrants to the region, and another consisting of Neolithic hunter-gatherers that subsisted primarily on freshwater fish. The latter two cultures apparently lived side-by-side for about 2,000 years with little or no interbreeding, suggesting that hunter-gatherer cultures persisted alongside farming cultures for 2,000 years after the introduction of agriculture to the region.
Excavations inside the Blätterhöhle cave are impaired by its very narrow structure. This image relates to the paper by Dr. Bollongino et al. [Image courtesy of H. Wippermann]
The Palaeogenetics Laboratory in Mainz, Germany, offers high-standard cleanroom facilities necessary for contamination-free analyses of ancient DNA. This image relates to the paper by Dr. Bollongino et al. [Image courtesy of R. Bollongino]
The details of the study reports have been published in the journal Science, a publication of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Source: Adapted and edited from a Science magazine press release.
Article #18: "Ancient DNA Reveals Key Stages in the Formation of Central European Mitochondrial Genetic Diversity," by G. Brandt; C. Roth; A. Szécsényi-Nagy; S. Karimnia; S. Möller-Rieker; N. Nicklisch; K.W. Alt at Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz in Mainz, Germany; W. Haak; A. Cooper at University of Adelaide in Adelaide, SA, Australia; C.J. Adler at University of Sydney in Sydney, NSW, Australia; H. Meller; R. Ganslmeier; S. Friederich; V. Dresely at State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology Saxony-Anhalt and Heritage Museum in Halle, Germany; J.K. Pickrell; D. Reich at Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA; F. Sirocko at Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz in Mainz, Germany; The Genographic Consortium.
Article #23: "2000 Years of Parallel Societies in Stone Age Central Europe," by R. Bollongino; C. Sell; Z. Fajkošová; A. Powell; J. Burger at Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany; O. Nehlich; M.P. Richards at University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC, Canada; O. Nehlich; M.P. Richards at Max-Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany; M.P. Richards at University of Durham in Durham, UK; J. Orschiedt at Free University Berlin in Berlin, Germany; M.G. Thomas at University College London in London, UK.
Cover Photo, Top Left: Burials provide not only important insights into social and ritual life of prehistoric populations, but also biological information that can be used to reconstruct past population movements. A burial site of the Bell Beaker culture with enclosures of stone. Karsdorf, Rothen Schirmbach, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. This image relates to the paper by Dr. Brandt et al. [Image courtesy of State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology Saxony-Anhalt]
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Mater Mothers' Hospital acknowledges that pregnancy is an exciting time for you and your family, and offers several options for maternity care to meet your individual needs.
Your choices for antenatal care will be discussed with you at your first visit to Mater Mothers' Hospital.
Mater Mothers' Hospital offers antenatal maternity care in hospital and community-based clinics. Your baby will be born in the hospital. If there are no complications, you may be discharged home from birthsuite after your birth, or you will be cared for on the postnatal ward until ready for discharge. Postnatal home visits by a midwife will be offered if you are eligible. A Midwifery or Nursing Unit Manager is responsible for each ward and clinical department. If you have any concerns about your care, you may ask to speak to the manager of your ward or clinical department.
At each appointment with your Midwife, an Obstetrician is available for consultation if there are any complications in your pregnancy. Care from other services, such as Maternal Fetal Medicine or other specialists can be arranged if required.
If there are no complications with your pregnancy, your GP can provide your antenatal care from their practice. This model of care is beneficial as your GP will be the primary health carer for you and your family after your baby is born.
You will attend an antenatal booking appointment and further antenatal appointment at 36 weeks of pregnancy at the hospital. Your GP will provide the remainder of your antenatal care according to the recommended appointment schedule until the baby's due date. If your baby has not been born one week after this, you will be contacted by a midwife to discuss plans for Induction of Labour.
Your baby will be born in the hospital. If any complications arise during your pregnancy, your GP will refer you to a Mater Mothers' Hospital obstetrician.
Midwifery care is provided at Mater Mothers' hospital, Inala Community Health Centre and Norman Park Outreach Clinic, Uniting Church, Bennetts Road.
The CHAMP Clinic provides a service for pregnant women who use recreational drugs or alcohol and also for those who have recently stopped. The clinic also helps women who take opioid replacement medication and provides individualised care to help you get ready for your baby's birth. This clinic is held at Mater Mothers' Hospital.
If you have any special needs, such as a disability, please let us know so they can be discussed with a midwife. Plans for your pregnancy and birth can be made at this stage.
MGP offers care from a primary midwife with the support of a small team of midwives who you will get to know during your pregnancy. The midwives provide continuity of care for you throughout your pregnancy and labour and visit you and your baby at home after the birth. For further information telephone 07 3163 1968.
Young pregnant women are invited to meet midwives and doctors and have their antenatal care in a relaxed, informal atmosphere in Coorparoo. Options for care include a young women's midwifery group practice or a young women's clinic. The multidisciplinary team provide continuity of care throughout pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. For more information telephone 07 3163 1968.
The Birthing in Our Community (BIOC) MGP provides maternity care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families. BIOC MGP offers care from Midwives, Obstetricians, Family Support Workers and other specialists in partnership with Mater Health Services, the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Care Service (ATSIHCS). Antenatal clinics are located at Salisbury Mums & Bubs Centre and MMH.
Women form a Refugee background are invited to attend midwifery maternity care located at MMH or with Refugee MGP with antenatal clinics located at Inala. These dedicated maternity care services provide culturally sensitive care for refugee women in a supportive environment by midwives, obstetricians, social workers and interpreters.
Care from private obstetricians care services are available, and a list of obstetricians can be obtained online or from the Mater Mothers' Private Hospital Bookings office on telephone 07 3163 8847.
Please see information on Mater Information Brochure website regarding education classes, hospital services, tours of the maternity unit, your hospital stay.
This information leaflet reflects Mater Mothers' Hospital's commitment to providing high quality care to all women and their families in a safe, supportive environment.


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New Mexico State suffers 85-68 loss to UC Irvine to close out Las Vegas Holiday Classic
Posted: Nov 26, 2022 / 10:54 PM MST
Updated: Nov 26, 2022 / 10:54 PM MST
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KTSM) – New Mexico State closed out its Las Vegas Holiday Classic with a 85-68 loss to UC Irvine.
UC Irvine had three players score in double-digits. DJ Davis led the way with 25 poitns on 8 of 15 shooting from the field. Dawson Baker followed up 19 points and Justin Hohn had 16 points on the night.
UC Irvine shot an efficient 49% (29-59) from the field and 58% (14-24) from three-point land. New Mexico State shot 37% (22-59) from the floor and 41% (11-27) from three-point range.
New Mexico State also had three players score in double-digits. Anthony Roy led the Aggies with 20 points on 6 of 11 shooting from the floor. DaJuan Gordon racked up 14 points of 4 of 11 shooting and Xavier Pinson scored 10 points on 2 of 7 shooting.
The Aggies now sit with a 2-2 record and have a big game coming up against UTEP. Part two of this year's Battle of I-10 series will go down on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Tip-off set for 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time.


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This was a big weekend. Peaches had her first dance recital! This is huge because I am a dance teacher as well and seeing her on the stage invoked a feeling in me that I can't even really express. I am have been dancing since the age of three, which is her age now, and it was really so special.