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Peace Studies PhD
Peacebuilding PhD
Department Website: ircp.payap.ac.th Peace Studies department, Institute of Religion, Culture and Peace
Duration: 4 Year Study Program
Location: Payap University, International College, Mae Khao campus, Chiang Mai, Thailand | Campus map |
Academic Year: August – July in 2018. Please contact the department for more specific information.
Faculty: International Instructors
Visa: Non-Thai citizens full-time student visa (for duration of study)
This international course of study, conducted in English, is Thailand's premiere doctorate program in the field. At Payap University's International College, we envision a world of open minds and hearts which choose peace over war. The PhD. program in Peacebuilding is committed to empowering inspired visionaries across a wide spectrum of professions and cultural backgrounds to develop leading edge concepts in the important and burgeoning field of conflict transformation. The program of study is designed for both academic or scholarly endeavors as well as practice-based Peace Studies.
Read more about the Institute of Religion, Culture and Peace here.
Rationale:
The worldwide increase in recent decades of violent and potentially violent conflicts has given rise to a number of programs in the field of Peace Studies at several major universities. These programs research and study the various causes of violence and the ways and means by which these conflicts have attempted to be resolved. In addition to research and study centers, organizations devoted to the specific purpose of mediating conflicts through dialogue and other means have also been established.
Ideally, these theoretical and practical aspects of peace work should complement each other and thereby increase the chance of success in bringing peace in the world. Unfortunately this is often not the case. There seems to be a disconnect between theory and practice that has resulted in fewer successes than there should be considering the resources and energy that have been put into this work. What is now needed is a rethinking and a joining together of the theoretical and practical aspects of Peacemaking/Peace Studies.
Mission and Vision:
The program will consist of a rigorous study of the theoretical side of Peace Studies combined with experiential fieldwork in the area of conflict transformation and resolution. The objective of this program is to develop ways in which theory and practice can be combined in ways that provide a better and more cohesive grounding for both theoretical Peace Studies and actual Peace Studies.
Rather than being "study for study's sake", it will be "study for practice's sake". Thus, it is analogous to advanced academic programs provided by schools of medicine, social work, music, and architecture. Reflective study resulting in a thorough knowledge of theories of Peace Studies is the starting point of the program; this is then followed by and combined with critical evaluation and the development of new improved theories.
An important and distinguishing aspect of this program which differs from many other programs in the field of Peace Studies is the attention given to the relationship between "religiousness" and Peace Studies. One of the assumptions underlying the program's emphasis on religious diversity and relationships is that religious and cultural dialogue can contribute to peaceful relations among different communities. Human "religiousness" can thus become a positive force for peace.
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Convergence or Divergence After M&A
by GINA BLEEDORN
How brand architecture defines the strength of the union in the multiple brand environment
Whether it's financial, retail or healthcare, mergers and acquisitions have played a vital role in a brand's survival strategy for today's challenging consumer environment. Often touted for their competitive advantage, a merger can deliver needed scale and scope to an organization, enhancing their future prospects. What may bring about abundant advantages in terms of goods and services and even operational efficiency can turn into distinct disadvantages for brands if their architecture is not purposefully built. Whether it's a branded house, sub-brands, endorsed brands or house of brands, architecture defines how merged brands act and interact, both today and into the future.
Branded House
The singular approach to brand architecture is called a branded house. This is where all brand activity is organized under one parent brand umbrella. There may be individual brand designations for different product and service lines, but all roads lead back to the parent brand. With branded houses, there are no sub-brands that stand on their own. The benefits of this approach include very high brand equity, operational efficiencies, and little to no brand confusion. The biggest disadvantage to this approach is the high dependence on the parent brand's reputation, meaning if the parent brand's consumer standing takes a dive, so does everything that falls under it.
One particularly cogent example of the branded house structure is FedEx. With the logistics and transportation leader, there are designated service lines – FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Office, etc. – that fall under the parent brand. While operating under different monikers, these designations all have a high dependence on their parent brand. If something goes awry with FedEx Ground, it will most decidedly affect all of FedEx. That's because consumers think of the overall brand, not necessarily the service line – FedEx Ground. On the flip side, branded houses are some of the most efficient structures, because it's easier to manage when there's less brand individuality between designations.
Sub-Brands
Moving along the spectrum towards more separate brands, sub-brands augment and are connected to the parent brand, but have more defined and distinguished product and service lines than the branded house. With this brand architecture, the master brand is still primary and visually dominant among the suite of brands under it, yet sub-brands become more of a defined brand themselves. One big advantage of this approach is that the parent brand is still highly visible and consistent, showing scale and size and lending credibility to sub-brands. Disadvantages to this approach include dependence on the parent brand reputation, along with the operating expenses of managing multiple brands.
Virgin is a good example of sub-brand architecture. Their designated product and service lines stand for something that exist on their own, but are highly dependent on the Virgin parent brand for market relevance. Services like Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Mobile and Virgin Money represent the pervasiveness of the larger parent brand, but with a growing roster of distinctive offerings. Without the Virgin name, these brands would be meaningless – Atlantic, Mobile and Money – but with their Virgin connection, they are extensions of Richard Branson's expansive vision for his growing empire. With diversification at its core, each of the Virgin brands seeks to make inroads into different industries.
Endorsed Brands
With the endorsed brand structure, brands and their products are sanctioned by the parent. These individual brands collectively take on greater market presence than their parent brand alone and represent something distinct under the parent's banner. The parent's endorsement denotes a certain level of expected delivery, but does not dictate each endorsed brand's actions. The advantages include a unique brand promise, individual brands prioritized for faster market penetration, and quality assurance inherited from the parent brand. Disadvantages include the potential dilution of the parent brand, negative spillover from other brands and inefficiencies inherent in multiple brand management.
Marriott is the textbook example of the endorsed brand architecture. With distinctive hotel offerings from Courtyard, Fairfield and Residence Inn, the Marriott brand sits in the background but its endorsement is consistent and prominent to each individual hotel brand. If the parent brand's presence is continuous, why not name all of these properties simply "Marriott"? Like most endorsed brand models, the individual brands here have distinct brand promises and reach different target audiences. Residence Inn, for example, targets travelers with extended stay needs, whereas Courtyard is designed for business travelers, but also caters to families.
House of Brands
Finally, the house of brands model has one parent company over a series of stand-alone, disconnected brands. With this structure, most consumers are often not even aware of the individual brand's affiliation with the parent. The advantages of this approach include maximum market penetration with separate market segments and distinct brand promises and reputations, which helps avoid negative spillover from other brands under the parent's banner. However, this model is the most operationally inefficient as it can contain hundreds of individual brands to manage. Further, without a parent's presence, each brand is often commoditized and can have weaker consumer brand loyalty.
One of the most wide-ranging house of brands is Procter & Gamble. The company is home to personal care, home and hygiene products across numerous consumer segments. This structure boasts one common parent company, but the individual brands are in no way connected. If something happens with the Tide, for example, consumers don't take it out on Olay. P&G is a powerful example of the house of brands strategy of aiming specific products at specific audience segments and not having to contend with interference from other P&G brands. However, the company's operating costs are through the roof thanks to its wildly disparate products and robust branding around each one.
Now that we have outlined the range of options available to brands, we will address the impact of these structural models on specific industry verticals – like financial and retail – in our next installment of the brand architecture series. In that upcoming article, we will also outline a series of defining features that will help companies determine which brand architecture is appropriate for their individual product and service offerings – particularly following merger and acquisition activity – and the impact these decisions can have for brands down the road. To speak with one of brand or M&A experts, contact us at info@adrenalineagency.com.

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George Osborne has waved his big red briefcase at us once again, and this is what we at The Peloton think is the pick of George's speech… essentially a round-up of what will affect both you and us!
The personal allowance has increased by £500 from £10,000 to £10,500 next April.
40% higher rate tax threshold to rise by 1% from £41,450 to £41,865 in April, and then another 1% to £42,285 in 2015.
The cash and stock ISAs are to be merged, meaning the tax-free limit for ISAs has been increased to £15,000 per annum.
The 10p saving rate has been abolished.
Tax free savings rate has been increased from £2,800 to £5,000.
Annual Investment Allowances for businesses doubled to £500,000 and extended to the end of 2015.
No employers' national insurance for Under 21s.
Properties worth more than £500,000 bought by companies will be liable for 15% stamp duty, from midnight tonight, plus an annual tax.
The proposed fuel duty rise in September has been scrapped.
* "Taxpayers who have sought tax advantages through tax avoidance schemes that fall within the Disclosure of Tax Avoidance Schemes (DOTAS) rules or are counteracted under the General Anti-Abuse Rule (GAAR). This measure extends requirement for taxpayers to pay disputed tax upfront to any disputed tax associated with schemes covered by the DOTAS rules or counteracted under the GAAR." HMRC.
** and with that in mind… pub, anyone?


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Competing in a Global Economy
Why college and career readiness matters to our students.
GUEST COLUMN| by Blair Milam
The United States is a leader in the global economy, yet ranks 14th in the world in cognitive skills and educational attainment. As other countries continue to outperform the U.S., the scrutiny on our public education system grows. Simply put, the one-size-fits-all education approach has proven itself to be insufficient in today's market. Leading school districts such as Chugach School District, School District of Philadelphia, and Taylor Country School District are challenging the status quo by embracing a "culture of accountability" that has been adopted by our global counterparts. These districts and other key players in the K-12 space are banding together to forge a reform path towards individualization of education.
Schools need research on how to implement data-based programs and benchmark current academic performance.
By only preparing students to achieve higher education at four-year institutions, we are missing opportunities to help students succeed in niche markets, blue-collar jobs, and specialized vocations. Today's superintendents are no longer pushing for a 95 percent matriculation rate to a specific type of university. Instead, they focus on preparing students so that they can apply their education to become productive, contributing citizens.
There is no such thing as blanket readiness. Therefore, we need to develop an individualized approach to education that allows students to pursue unique postsecondary pathways.
What is "Readiness?"
Broadly speaking, readiness is a student's ability to take a cumulative set of skills and critically apply them in a kinetic and fluid manner. Students can demonstrate readiness by achieving competency in specific skills or learning standards at each grade level. In theory, mastery of the skills associated with each subject's curriculum would be either required or strongly recommended for a student to advance to the next grade level. That way, schools can ensure that students not only understand the academic fundamentals, but can also apply their acquired skills in a complex, real-world setting.
What Can Educators Do Now to Promote Future Student Success?
Readiness is a simple idea but a complicated mandate. Academic, financial, and structural factors typically create barriers to successful implementation. Below, I've outlined the major challenges and shared three exemplary approaches to addressing them:
Academic: Achieving readiness requires vertical alignment and coordinated support. Yet, districts often layer programs which make it difficult to base instructional decisions on merit – leading to resource inefficiency. Classroom environments also influence the success of individualized learning, which rising class sizes can negatively impact. Finally, learning engagement is just as critical outside of school hours as it is within the classroom. Socio-economic demographics often prevent students from accessing the support services they need to stay on pace with their peers.
Financial: Budgetary restraints often cause unequal technological or personalized instruction access. Even the schools that can afford technological devices may lack the accompanying district-level technological investments, such as Internet bandwidth.
Structural: School boards must be in agreement on the future direction of the district. Without securing consensus, superintendents and senior cabinets find enacting change challenging. Thus, the most successful schools implement an aligned strategy because the board empowers the senior cabinet to enact their vision.
Readiness efforts are typically spearheaded within a district's curriculum or entitlement department. States like California, Georgia, and Ohio have created strategies to overcome existing challenges:
Ohio prepares learners through secondary-postsecondary programs of study that include high-level academic and technical skills in real-work contexts. The state recently enacted legislation that requires the Department of Education to conduct a review of all Career-based Interventions across 2015. The state department acts as an accountability measure to assure that students in these programs have the best opportunities for success.
California overcame structural challenges by implementing The Local Control and Accountability (LCAP) plan, which requires schools to develop a community-wide strategy for college and career readiness. In support of this initiative, the California Department of Education is earmarking over $3 billion dollars in one-time funds to support initiatives including: common core implementation; expanding adult education and apprenticeship programs; and enhancing career technical education.
Georgia has nearly doubled its per pupil instruction expenditures over the past decade. To encourage readiness in all students, Georgia has also developed a statewide College and Career Ready Performance Index, which serves as an accountability platform to communicate readiness improvements statewide.
Before moving forward with a readiness initiative, administrators should understand what has and has not worked previously. Schools need research on how to implement data-based programs and benchmark current academic performance. In a research-driven model, accountability data forms the basis of all decision-making, which helps schools respond to such heightened scrutiny.
Educators are making huge strides to move the entire ship forward. Their efforts are changing the U.S. education system from the ground up to prepare students to compete in the global 21st century. Moving forward, a renewed focus on executing efficient, relevant, and individualized programming is critical to future success.
Blair Milam is Managing Director of K-12 Education at Hanover Research, a global information services firm providing knowledge support to both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Within the field of education, Hanover Research works with a diverse group of over 300 educational organizations, supporting their research and planning needs through quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, surveys, and benchmarking reports. By operating on an affordable, fixed-fee model, Hanover helps K-12 organizations overcome challenges that impede their ability to close student achievement gaps, meet workforce demands, attract external funding, and report performance outcomes. Learn more by contacting Blair through LinkedIn.
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So-and-so "won the peace," my wife says to me. We say that often to each other. It has become part of our private spousal language, a shortcut to an expansive world of meaning. The context? Life, and success of the genuine, authentic, meaningful sort.
When I introduced Carl von Clausewitz as part of a little mini-series on strategy, I explicitly said that, in my forthcoming book and on this blog, I'm only using war as primal metaphor for the rest of life.
Failure is often the result of succeeding at the wrong thing (eg, choosing the wrong "battles" and "wars" to win, as Pyrrhus did). Ironically, success is therefore often the result of failing at the wrong thing, and thus having an opportunity to "return" to the right things.
But Success, capitalized, tends to be about being clear about what matters, about the ends you are ultimately pursuing in life, and then using little successes only as means. Means and ends. In short, it is about strategy as taught by Clausewitz. Those who Succeed in Life "won the peace".
Andreas – very much looking forward to reading more about your "win the peace" strategies.
An obvious (though oft neglected) reason to consider winning-the-peace strategies – is that usually (even in most literal wars) you have to live with the people on the other end of your metaphor. And most things in life are not a zero-sum war-game. Though sadly our language embeds that bellicose metaphor too widely.
Do you know George Lakoffs work on metaphors (or meta-metaphors)?
And how they non-consciously shape our thoughts?
Good summary from Pinker (courtesy of google books) http://bit.ly/UhpoZ in which he discusses "love is a journey" and 'argument as war' metaphors.
That last one is interesting for the way we practice intellectual and political 'arguments' . The unproductive elevation of combative rhetoric as the dominant style – has contributed to our unhealthy warring pundits public discourse.
PS – Pat Benatar was wrong.
You really do point us to jewels, Jag.
I've got a Lakoff book here (given to me) about Pink Elephants or something like that. But have not read it. But Pinker has it right. These overused and stale war and journey metaphors have, ahem, lost their punch, gone in the wrong direction. They're always fighting the last war and going down one-way streets.
<i."……I HATE casual war metaphors…….."
I particularly hate "battle" or "battling", as in the still ubiquitous "…….John So and So died yesterday after battling (name the illness of your choice)……….".
I'd like to think that your own Economist now avoids like…….well………the plague, this most irritating use of "battling".
"Winning the peace": Success defined. This is a great equation.
Thanks for the comment on my potential thesis. The research question still needs some fine-tuning but it's a start. Also, I'll be following your blog for more tidbits such as this Pyrrhus story. And I look forward to your book.


Bangalore, July 2018: Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway and their business associate Brigade Hospitality have added yet another venue to their portfolio with the launch of The World Café. Located in the landmark destination of Bangalore City, World Trade Center, the concept for The World Café was developed along with immense support & involvement from Brigade Hospitality – the perfect place to get people together for a conversation while sipping freshly brewed single origin coffees from around the world and crunching on some scrumptious food.
Spread across 2,300 square feet, the combination of glass and chrome interiors contributes the café an elegant ambience that represents true Café culture- one that is relaxed and welcoming. The bistro-style café is designed with simple colours with a modest décor that make the background artful and appeasing music to create an ideal working atmosphere.
The World Café features passionately created signature items like single origin coffees, refreshing smoothies, and quick bites. The handpicked single origin coffee beans are sourced from various places, roasted at a controlled heat & time and brewed freshly to give the ultimate way to experience the spirit of coffee. Some of the world's most famous single origin coffees such as Ethiopian Sidamo, Brazilian Santos, Costa Rica Tarazu and Jamaican Blue Mountain feature in the menu. Apart from exclusive coffees, the Café also offers wide varieties of sandwiches such as Belgian Mitraillette, Aussie Vegemite, Canadian smoked meat rye for breakfast, as well as evening snacks like Grilled Vegetable Pesto, Lamb Pepper Fry, Chicken Jalapeno and decadents such as Baked Cheesecake, Sacher Torte, Opera pastry, to complete your meal.
The menu has been carefully curated to suit every palate & to offer great food at any time of the day. It includes coffees with unique new flavours; a selection of crafted teas such as Chamomile, Earl Grey, Moroccan Mint Tea, Oolong Prestige and Vanilla bourbon and much more. Cappuccino, Americano, Latte, and Mocha are only some of the delightful cold coffees that are offered to quench the thirst of the coffee aficionado. The freshly blended delightful shakes and rich smoothies such as Shakerato, Pineapple Passion, Orange Dream Creamsicle, Kaffee Tonic, Affogato, Eiskaffee on the menu make for a truly sinful experience.
Mr. S. Sujeet Kumar, General Manager, Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway, said, "The World Café is one of our dream projects and we are delighted to launch it at World Trade Center. A great deal of creativity and innovation has gone into bringing out this contemporary Café that reflects on the brand's vision to introduce a trendsetting global café for the prized guests".
The place is conceptualized with the need to have an outlet for informal meetings where guests can start their day with a healthy breakfast, stop by for delicious lunch and scrumptious evening snacks to end their day. Overall, the place with its vibrant colours gives the feel of being young, positive and energetic.
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IDPN 2020 Issue 19
Iran: On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, two prisoners were executed at the central prison in Mashhad, also known as Vakilabad prison. They were not identified by name. They were to be publicly executed, however the men were executed in prison due to the coronavirus epidemic. The two were convicted of "corruption on earth" for the kidnapping and abusing of women.
Thirty-year-old Vahed Rostamzadeh was executed by hanging at Hamadan Central Prison on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Vahed was convicted and sentenced to death on drug related charges. He has been in prison for the last five years.
Mohammad Ali Najafi, the former mayor of Tehran, will not face the death penalty for the murder of his second wife, 35-year-old Mitra Ostad in May 2019. Islamic law allows men to have up to four wives. The family of the victim has received 100 billion rials (approximately $650,000) from Najafi, acquiring the families forgiveness. According to the Islamic criminal code followed in the country, the death penalty can be avoided if the defendant earns the victim's family forgiveness, usually through a payment of money.
On Tuesday, May 5, 2020, an unnamed man was executed by hanging at a prison in Gonbad Kavus city, in Golestan province. The man was convicted of raping and murdering a four-year-old child in 2015.
Pakistan: Eight men have been released from death row after the Islamabad High Court decided their appeals during the coronavirus lockdown. The appeals have been pending for the last six years. The details of the cases were not released, nor was the reasoning for the death sentences to be overturned. Another death row inmate succeeded in having their sentence reduced to life in prison, while two others had their cases referred back to trial courts for review. During the coronavirus, the Islamabad High Court only considered cases that had been pending for the last six years.
Puerto Rico: Two men, 19-year-old Sean Díaz de León, and 21-year-old Juan Carlos Pagán Bonilla, have been charged with federal hate crimes for the murder of Layla Pelaz, and Serena Angelique Velázquez, both transgender women. Sean has admitted that he wanted to shoot and kill Layla because she told him that she was trans after they had sexual relations. Sean told Juan, who had sexual relations with Serena, that she was transgender, and Sean and Juan agreed to kill the two women when they were driving. They then parked the car under a bridge and set it on fire.
United States of America: On Wednesday, May 8, 2020, Edward Busby, Jr., was scheduled to be executed by the state of Texas. He was granted a 60-day stay of execution by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, likely due coronavirus pandemic. Forty-seven-year-old Edward is convicted of the kidnapping and murder of 77-year-old Laura Lee Crane on January 30, 2004, in Fort Worth, Texas. His execution has not yet been rescheduled.
On Thursday, April 30, 2020, Jacob Sullivan died while on Pennsylvania's death row. His cause of death was natural causes. Forty-seven-year-old Jacob was convicted of the rape, murder, and dismemberment of 14-year-old Grace Packer in Quakertown, in 2016. Grace was the daughter of his girlfriend at the time, Sara Packer, who also participated in the murder. She was sentenced to life in prison.
The Ohio Parole Board has recommended by a vote of 6-2, that Governor Mike DeWine commute the death sentence of Gregory Lott to life in prison, without parole. Gregory is convicted of murdering 82-year-old John McGrath during a robbery in his East Cleveland home on July 12, 1986. He was scheduled to be executed in March of this year, however, his execution has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 27, 2021.
It has been announced that prosecutors in Missouri will seek the death penalty against Garland Nelson, who is charged with the murders of brothers Nicholas and Justin Diemel. The brothers were reported missing on July 21, 2019, by their father, when they did not return home from Missouri, where they had gone to collect a $250,000 debt from Nelson. The brothers were shot to death, then their bodies were placed in barrels, burned, and hidden around Nelson's property. The remains of Nicholas and Justin were found in Missouri and Nebraska.


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var WriteResult = bufrw.WriteResult;
var ReadResult = bufrw.ReadResult;
var header = require('./header');
var errors = require('../errors');

module.exports.Request = InitRequest;
module.exports.Response = InitResponse;

var RequiredHeaderFields = ['host_port', 'process_name'];

function InitRequest(version, headers) {
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}

InitRequest.TypeCode = 0x01;

InitRequest.RW = bufrw.Struct(InitRequest, [
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]);

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}

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}

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A Mighty Girl's special collection of the top 70 books for Mighty Girls of all ages from toddlers through teens that address issues of teasing and bullying, as well as how to foster healthy friendships. For an excellent documentary, recommended for viewers 13 and up, visit Bully. For our selection of books about friendship, visit our Friends section within Relationships. For bullying prevention resources for parents, visit our Bullying Prevention parenting section.


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This means the practice and doctors have achieved a number of set standards assessed by Health Education England Working across Kent, Surrey & Sussex acting on behalf of the General Medical Council (GMC).
Car parking at the surgery is EXTREMELY limited so it is advisable for patients to use a nearby car park.
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Do you care for someone with dementia and worry they may go missing?The Herbert Protocol is here to support you. Please click here for more information.
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If you wish to contact this service, telephone: 0300 303 8063. On calling the service you will be provided with several options which will direct you through to the necessary pathway for referral.
Electronic Prescriptions - A new way to get your medicines.
The NHS has introduced the Electronic Prescription Service which gives you the option to 'nominate' the place you choose to get your medication from so that they can receive your prescriptions electronically. This could save you a trip to your GP practice just to collect a prescription form - particularly if you have regular prescriptions.
To register for this service, visit the pharmacy you wish to nominate to receive your e-prescriptions. Alternatively, come to the surgery and pick-up a consent form to take to your nominated pharmacy.
Confidential information from your medical records can be used by the NHS to improve the services offered so we can provide the best possible care for everyone. This information along with your postcode and NHS number but not your name, are sent to a secure system where it can be linked with other health information. This allows those planning NHS services or carrying out medical research to use information from different parts of the NHS in a way which does not identify you. You have a choice. If you are happy for your information to be used in this way you do not have to do anything. If you have any concerns or wish to prevent this from happening, please speak to practice staff or ask at reception for a copy of the leaflet "How information about you helps us to provide better care".
The NHS is improving the way your health information is stored & managed through the introduction of the Summary Care Record (a secure electronic record). It will hold limited essential information derived initially from your GP records, including medication, adverse reactions & allergies and significant medical history.
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Movies you should have seen: Isle of Dogs (2018)
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The movie is Wes Anderson's latest cult-classic, and a must-see for all audiences. Photo: CC, Paul Hudson via Flickr.
Why it's famous
Isle of Dogs—set in a future dystopian Japan where canines are banished to Trash Island by the tyrannical Mayor Kobayashi—is a stop-motion animation which follows the tale of a young boy, Atari, who ventures to find his exiled canine best friend, Spot.
The movie has a phenomenal cast, which, among others, consisted of Bryan Cranston, Bill Murray, Jeff Goldblum, Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton, and Yoko Ono.
Written and directed by Wes Anderson, Isle of Dogs is the latest creation of a filmmaker-mastermind, and mogul. With Fantastic Mr. Fox as Anderson's first animation in 2009, many fans anticipated the release of his second stop-motion film and were not disappointed by the astonishing results from the auteur.
Why you haven't seen it
Despite the esteemed director, Isle of Dogs falls short of the attention that it deserves. This may be because both stop-motion and animation have stigmas of being genres for children and a younger audience more generally.
Due to these assumptions, many tend to overlook such films, disregarding their artistry, intricacy, cinematography, and moral lessons.
Why it might be tough to get through
Anderson experiments with linguistics, so the Japanese dialogue predominantly foregoes subtitles. Yet, though widely criticised, such a decision merely reflects the dogs' mutual incomprehension of the language which Atari speaks.
While seeming to be an arduous encumbrance for the audiences to solve, Isle of Dogs contains an animated cast primarily consisting of English-speaking canines. Therefore, despite being a tad befuddling, it is no hindrance, as some scenes are subtitled, and in the others, the basic gist of the scene can be easily understood.
Why you should see it anyway
Stop-motion is arguably one of the most fascinating film genres, because it requires years of talent, skill, and elaborate elements being poured into the very construction of its animation. Plus, beyond the eye-catching aesthetic of Anderson's creation, Isle of Dogs is also riddled with significant morals to teach both young—and older—audiences, including friendship, loyalty, justice, and equality.
One of Anderson's most political films yet, Isle of Dogs also contains notable subtexts throughout its runtime. As one New Yorker columnist points out, there is a not-so-subtle reflection on the current "xenophobic, racist, and demagogic strains of contemporary American politics," mirrored through the oppressive dictator of Megasaki and his deportation of the dogs.
As the handiwork of Wes Anderson, one should not miss this adventure comedy animation. If you appreciate cinematic and visually stunning landscapes, and—just as importantly—if you like canines and their mischievous behaviour, then this movie is for you.
Famous lines
Nutmeg: Will you help him, the little pilot?
Chief: Why should I?
Nutmeg: Because he's a twelve-year-old boy—dogs love those.
– The title Isle of Dogs is a wordplay on 'I love dogs.'
– Isle of Dogs is the second longest stop-motion animation, comprised of around 144,000 frames in a 101-minute film.
– A total of 1,000 clay puppets—500 human and 500 dogs—were created by a team of 70 artists.
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Home / Industry / Legal / Court of Claims workplace injury trial scheduled
Court of Claims workplace injury trial scheduled
Worker who fell in hole seeking $2 million
By: Bennett Loudon	July 14, 2017
The damages phase of a job-site injury lawsuit is scheduled to get underway July 31 before New York State Court of Claims Judge Renee Forgensi Minarik.
Minarik already has decided that each side in the case is equally liable.
"I find that the fault for this accident is evenly split 50 percent due to claimant's negligence and 50 percent due to defendant's violation of Labor Law," Minarik wrote in a June 2016 decision.
The trial is expected to take about four days.
The plaintiff, Wendy Kreiley, was injured on June 27, 2011, while working on a construction project for the state as an employee of C.P. Ward Inc. Kreiley was helping to rig a large caisson to be loaded onto a truck when she fell into a hole that had been drilled as part of the work to erect a sign.
Kreiley, who originally sought $2 million in the suit, fell about 18 feet and suffered severe permanent injuries to her right leg and ankle and a compression fracture of her back.
Minarik dismissed separate causes of action, leaving only a claim under Section 241 (6) of the state Labor Law, which requires safety measures on worksites.
The liability portion of the case was held on Aug. 25, 27 and 28 in 2015. Minarik granted the state's motion to dismiss some claims, leaving only the question of whether there were appropriate protections from falling hazards.
The injury happened when Kreiley was working on I-590 near the intersection with I-390 in Rochester as a member of a crew replacing signs.
The work involved drilling a hole, inserting a large metal tube caisson to prevent the hole from caving in, preparing the hole with rebar and a tubular form, removing the caisson and pouring concrete into the hole to hold the sign base.
In addition to Kreiley, the crew included foreman Ted Gilbert and laborer Seth Caster.
They were unable to get a caisson into a hole, so Gilbert decided to proceed without it. Caster told the crane operator, Carl Kane, to put the caisson back on a trailer.
The 20-foot-long caisson was placed on the ground next to the hole. Kreiley attached a clamp to one end for the crane to lift it onto the truck. When she walked toward the other end to help Caster attach another clamp, she fell into the hole.
Kreiley is represented by John Maxwell, of Maxwell Murphy LLC in Buffalo. The state is represented by John Wallace, of Buffalo. The attorneys did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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LOCARNO 2019 Competition
Damien Manivel • Director of Isadora's Children
"I try to always look at the actors as if they were dancing"
by Giorgia Del Don
14/08/2019 - French director Damien Manivel tells us about his latest film Isadora's Children, screening in International Competition in Locarno
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Isadora's Children [+see also:
interview: Damien Manivel
film profile], the latest film from French director Damien Manivel, brings us with tenderness and precision into the universe of dancer Isadora Duncan, an homage to dance that is liberated from the elitism that too often stifles it. On the occasion of its premiere at the Locarno Film Festival, which elicited a strong emotional response in the audience, we met up with the director to discuss the influence that his training as a dancer has on his filmmaking.
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Cineuropa: Why did you choose the character of Isadora Duncan, and more particularly her solo piece "Mother", as your first direct foray into the world of dance?
Damien Manivel: I chose the story of Isadora Duncan as a guiding thread through my film, but I also have the feeling that she is the one who chose me to tell her story and make this film. It happened by chance during an improvisation with actor Agathe Bonitzer. We were right in the middle of an improvisation when she made a very slow gesture with her hand and her arm, on the floor, and a friend who's a choreographer and who was present at the time told me that this gesture reminded her of Isadora Duncan's solo piece "Mother". I asked her to tell me the story. It really touched me, and I thought, I've found my film, I've found its source. Then I really dived into the character of Isadora Duncan, into her biography, into the pictures of her, and I was very moved and inspired by her life. She is someone who inspires me as a woman, but even more so as an artist: her relation to art, her excessiveness, and the fact that she considers art to be a very powerful thing. It's a rare and anachronistic attitude today. Duncan says: "art is vital". This statement touches me.
How do you think that your training as a dancer affects your sensitivity as a director?
I stopped dancing quite a long time ago, but I still have some memories, some sensations. And I think about it a lot because it is my first passion, before cinema. To give you an honest answer, I think it affects the way I look at people. I try to always look at the actors as if they were dancing. Even if I see a couple walking hand in hand, in the small screen of my camera I imagine that they are dancing. This is how I feel an emotion, filming very simple things while telling myself that dance, that its power, is present everywhere.
Did you ever wonder, outside of the shoot, whether those who have no knowledge of contemporary dance could completely adhere to the film's aesthetic?
I think that there is absolutely no issue in that regard. The theme of my film is universal and I even believe that it can teach something to those who do not come from that world. Contemporary dance is often perceived as being a little difficult to approach. We feel like we don't understand, like we're a bit stupid. I think that to film goes in the opposite direction, it invites the viewer to understand what it means to research a danse, how specific gestures can carry an emotion. A friend who saw the film told me, "I didn't know anything about dance, and I think I might have understood something." It pleased me because it is, in a way, what I am trying to achieve. I think it's a shame that some people think that dance is far away from them. We are all capable of dancing.
Why this decision to structure the film in three parts, and how did you choose the four main actors?
When I discovered the solo piece "Mother", I very quickly wanted to have it go through different bodies, different ages, but also different stories. In fact, I wanted the film itself to be a gesture of transmission. I find very beautiful the fact that cinema can transfer energy from one person to another. It's very important. Then, as I say in the film, dance does not belong to anybody. Therefore, in my film, I wanted to cast people who were very different from each other, even distant from the world of dance. It's my way of saying: no matter your age or your story, dance belongs to you.
I bumped into Agathe one evening and I immediately found her very inspiring, very magnetic. Manon [Carpentier], I saw her in a show in Avignon, she's a professional actress. I liked her a lot, I found her very creative and self-assured. Elsa [Wolliaston], I've known her for ten years, we made a short film together. And Marika [Rizzi], I've known her for ten years as well. I had them all in mind, and I wanted to make a film with them. I don't work with the actors before the shoot. I'd say we did more dance work than acting work. I learned to know them, to direct them, to work with them by watching them dance.
(Translated from French)
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Karl Anderson was born in New Zealand and has lived in Sweden, The United States, Singapore, and Australia. He studied photography at The Sydney College of the Arts in Australia.
The year 2001 brought him to New York City where he worked three years with photography great, Albert Watson. New York also offered Karl the opportunity to experience all aspects of the profession, from the workings of large scale campaigns to celebrity portraiture with photographers Patrick Demarchelier, Richard Avedon and Steven Meisel.
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The Most-Viewed Work of Performance Art In History: Vanessa Beecroft on Ditching the Art World for Kanye West
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Vanessa Beecroft's performance at the launch of Yeezy Season 3.
COURTESY THE ARTIST AND KANYE WEST
On Valentine's Day, the artist Vanessa Beecroft sent an e-mail telling me to go to an address on Wooster Street in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood, where she would be, as the e-mail stated, "w Kanye."
"Haven't had a minute since k came to NY, I'm a bit destroyed but please text later," the e-mail said.
I arrived at the stated address that evening to see Kanye West leaving the building with his daughter, North West, perched on his shoulder, and his wife, Kim Kardashian West, at his side. West was greeted by a phalanx of paparazzi, whom he posed for, and then piled into a black SUV, off to a Valentine's Day dinner with his family.
Beecroft stayed at West's secret fashion lab on Wooster Street to work on projects for him, as there was a lot to do. The previous Thursday, Beecroft—who vanished from the gallery circuit a decade ago when she cut ties with her dealers, who included Jeffrey Deitch and Larry Gagosian—had staged a performance to accompany the launch of West's newest fashion line, Yeezy Season 3, and album, The Life of Pablo. The event was held at a sold-out Madison Square Garden, screened live in 700 theaters in 23 countries, and streamed on Tidal to more than 20 million viewers. Beecroft's performance had more real-time viewers than any work of performance art in history.
"While I work in museums where people can walk in and out and there isn't really a spectacle, the configuration of this was more spectacular—people had to sit down, there was all the music," she said of the performance, once I was cleared to enter the all-white compound where members of West's entourage were listening to his new album on repeat while eating Starburst candies and drinking Patron tequila. To escape the deafening beats, we moved to the freezing basement of the SoHo space, where models wearing skimpy looks from West's new collection fumbled through racks of apparel looking for their street clothes.
"But I was really grateful that Kanye allowed me to do whatever I wanted," she went on.
Vanessa Beecroft.
Over the course of nearly a dozen collaborations in the past eight years, the unlikely duo of Beecroft and West has seen their visions come together in a fluid way. And even if this is not the rarefied context of biennales and retrospectives (a context Beecroft once existed comfortably within, and then spurned), it's pretty clear that working on this level has improved her practice. What she was missing earlier seems to be, improbably, someone like Kanye West.
"The relationship gradually grew to what it is today, when Kanye told me, 'Do whatever you want,' " she said. "I said, 'Do you want to show your collection?' And he said, 'I don't care, just do whatever you want.' "
Beecroft was born in Italy, and started to gain a reputation as an artist shortly after moving to the United States. She staged her performances at Andrea Rosen Gallery, MoMA PS1, and Deitch Projects. Jeffrey Deitch offered her the very first show at that space, which happens to be a block away from Kanye HQ, on Wooster Street. Her work often focused on skinny, nude or near-nude women standing around, bored-looking, for hours. One performance, 2004's VB54, was set to be unveiled at the former TWA terminal at JFK airport, and featured African American woman standing naked, all shackled in chains. JetBlue, a sponsor of the show, pulled the plug before its debut, and plans to show the work at the Port Authority were scotched as well.
"After my career started to fade slowly, being less on a hype, and I moved to Los Angeles, Kanye looked for me," Beecroft said. "I didn't know who he was because I don't know anything about pop culture. I don't listen to music. And when he approached me I decided to work with him because he was my alter ego: An African American male, and I was a white woman. So I said, it's perfect, I'm going to take advantage of this channel to do something I could never do before."
Their first collaboration was at a loft in Los Angeles in 2008, during the unveiling of Kanye West's then-shocking auto-tuned album 808s & Heartbreak. It was West's first foray into the realm of performance art, and the crowd at the event wasn't sure how to respond.
"I'm sure it's beautiful art, and many people can appreciate it on a much deeper level than I can," the late-night host Jimmy Kimmel told a reporter from Rolling Stone. "But I look out there and see a lot of good-looking naked girls and it makes me happy."
West continued to work with Beecroft, calling on her to act as the art director for his short film Runaway, which accompanied the release of his 2010 album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. They then collaborated on Affordable Care, a performance at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2013, and that year, she designed the sets for West's Yeezus Tour. She was entrusted with the set for West's blowout wedding to Kim Kardashian, an affair in Milan that supposedly cost $12 million.
Installation view of VB46 at Gagosian Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, in 2001.
COURTESY GAGOSIAN GALLERY
The latest arc of their collaboration focuses on the musician's fashion line that he makes for Adidas. The first show, unveiled in February 2015 during New York Fashion Week, was centered around a Beecroft performance; she is now inextricably linked with the brand, and available to work on it at the drop of a hat. For instance: The day after her performance last week, she left for Los Angeles, where she lives with her children. Upon landing, Kanye called her, and she got on a flight back to New York.
"He was depressed," Beecroft said, "and I give him this little spark."
The work with West has become Beecroft's only output—her last solo show under her own name was in Naples, Italy, in 2010.
"It's like, my work, by invading another world, is continuing to impose, and I like that: the power of the work, and the power of influencing lots of people, not necessarily the art elite," she said. "I abandoned my dealers—all of them. I don't like to do shows at galleries. I'm actually not very proud of myself, how I behaved with Gagosian, Deitch, all these other European dealers, but I felt like, I'm not going to do another show with this stupid guy."
Instead, she's become tethered to the most fascinating and volatile pop-culture figure in the country.
"I do it all for Kanye," she said. "My public facade could just go through him now, I don't care."
West's most recent fashion show also acted as the world premiere of his new album, The Life of Pablo. It's a blast-level dad-rock gospel record, intent on offending solely for the sake of offending, a bonkers collection of songs oscillating between brilliant and confounding and sprung forth from one unmistakable mind. The album's namesake could be Picasso, or Escobar, or St. Paul the Apostle.
The unveiling of The Life of Pablo was at Madison Square Garden, and I was there, along with most of the people I follow on Instagram.
Getting in was no easy feat. The ticket distribution system unfolded like a Samuel Beckett play where Karl Lagerfeld served as the costume designer. To receive a ticket, menswear bloggers stood in a conference room at a nondescript Midtown hotel, waiting endlessly for their names to be called by an unseen handler. No one spoke to anyone else, but everyone watched as Kanye's people handed out tickets to one person every excruciating 10 minutes.
The next day, Kanye West walked into Madison Square Garden, plugged his laptop into the arena's sound system, and played the first song on The Life of Pablo, which is called "Ultralight Beam." There was a desert-colored tarp draped over an installation placed on the basketball court, and at the hundred-voice apex of that first song, the tarp was whipped away to reveal a hundred-strong gang of models wearing the desert-colored looks in Yeezy Season 3, all standing despondent and motionless and defiant. It was a euphoric moment, fully Beecroft's performance, one in line with her entire practice, now fully realized. Their looks, as has been reported by the many outlets that covered the event, were inspired by images a Rwandan refugee camp.
"I wanted to show to America a picture of poverty, of the poor America," Beecroft said. "My intention was to show the third world that is here."
And with that in mind, about a hundred frail models stood perfectly still for a few hours while millions of people watched. A picture of a lengthy list of instructions, presumably by West, though he hasn't commented on that, went viral, and included outlandish and contradictory rules spelled out in what can only be described as Kanye parlance, in all-caps: "DO NOT BE CASUAL," "DO NOT ACT COOL," "BEHAVE AS IF NO ONE WAS IN THE ROOM," "DO NOT EVER LOOK AT THE JUMBOTRON."
"Endurance is very important to me," Beecroft said. "How long can you hold onto that position without entertaining anyone, and just being there? And start to acquire human qualities, and a look that is no longer glamorous, but introspective?" West, she said, allowed her to have "no action" in her direction of the models. "We told them don't move, even if the music is playing."
At the end of our conversation, Beecroft told me I should come by the next day to meet West. This, somewhat expectedly, did not pan out. "He's shy, sorry," Beecroft said in a text message. (West has yet to give an interview to any publication regarding The Life of Pablo—a media blackout strange even for him.)
Beecroft did reveal, however, that West plans on shooting his next video in Mexico, at one of the ancient Aztec pyramids in the Yucatan. She did the location scouting herself.
She also mentioned a fellow Italian artist, the director Pier Paolo Pasolini, who traveled to Africa in 1970 with the intention of making a film about the African Oresteia. He believed, Beecroft said, that "the new king of Africa will be the African American musician. And I thought, maybe this is something that will happen someday."
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June 15, 2018 August 9, 2018 Jenny Bhatt Bangladesh, Book Reviews, Books, Fiction, Non-fiction, Novels, Reading, Reviews, Writing
Published: 'The Storm' Brings Heart, Urgency, and Ambition (PopMatters)
My review of a recent debut novel, The Storm by Arif Anwar, is up at PopMatters. It is a historical novel about Bangladesh.
The narrative stretches from the 1940s to the 2000s and from the South Asian subcontinent to the US. The characters are of British, Japanese, Burmese, Indian, Bangladeshi, and American descent. The main historical events included are the 1942 Japanese occupation of the British colony, Burma (as Myanmar was known then), the 1946 pre-Independence Hindu-Muslim communal violence in Calcutta (as Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, was known till 2001), and the 1970 Bhola cyclone that killed 500,000 in East Bengal (as Bangladesh was first known after the 1947 India-Pakistan partition). This is a vast physical and figurative landscape with much conflict and destruction due to race, religion, and nationality. The aftermath of these seismic events is causing reverberations in the regions even today.
I also have a couple of personal theories about historical fiction in general there.
Read the full review at PopMatters.
Published: The Many Benefits of Travel: Paul Theroux's Figures in a Landscape
Published: We Go to William Trevor's Works to Look For Ourselves and to Understand Others (PopMatters)


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Who should sign up for Startup School?
You should sign up for Startup School if you are at the early stages of building a startup, considering turning a side project into a company, or just curious to learn about becoming a founder.
My startup is already launched and we have customers, is there value for later stage founders?
You can still sign up for Startup School, but if you have launched, have customers, and are actively working on your startup,the YC batch program is probably a better fit. You can learn more about and apply here.
How does this relate to Y Combinator? Does it replace YC? Will it improve my chances of getting into YC?
Startup School is a free resource created by YC for anyone considering starting their own company. It is designed to help founders get to the point where they can successfully get funded by Y Combinator and participate in the YC accelerator.
While being part of Startup School does not automatically improve your chances of getting into YC, it can certainly help by making your company more successful!
In the most recent YC batch, 45% of the companies were former Startup School participants.
If I'm working with other people, who should participate?
We recommend inviting your co-founders to participate with you.
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Startup School has taken various forms over the past several years. Startup School has been a one day conference, a class at Stanford, a live online course, and a self-paced program. Currently, Startup School provides continuous access to the resources that we think are the most helpful for early stage founders and anyone who plans to start a company in the future.
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No. The platform is solely for seeking co-founders. If we receive reports that you're using co-founder matching for anything else, we will remove you from the platform.
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Create a profile. You will be asked about your education, employment, anything else you want to share, and your preferences in a co-founder.
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Once you've been approved, you can look through profiles of potential candidates. If you're interested in connecting with them, you can send a personalized message, and if they accept, we'll send you an email to match the two of you. To prevent spam, you're limited to sending 15 invites a week.
Of course, you may also receive invites! If you choose to accept an invite from someone we'll send you a match email as well.
Once you match, we let you take it from there, but we recommend scheduling a time to meet over video chat ASAP, and to work on a trial project together before committing to anything.
How do the trial projects work?
When you start a trial project with a potential co-founder, you should set up a brainstorming session to discuss your goals. Be sure to cover the following topics:
What type of project would you like to work on to test the relationship? This could be a small piece of a larger startup idea, or even something totally unrelated.
How many hours a week do each of you have to dedicate to this project? Is the number of hours acceptable to both parties?
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How long do you want to spend determining fit? We recommend starting with 2-4 weeks of close work. If you're not excited about the relationship after that period, you can let your co-founder know and move on.
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Home » Noteworthy » Palm Beach County Spared From Worst As Hurricane Matthew Continues Path North Along Florida's Coast
Palm Beach County Spared From Worst As Hurricane Matthew Continues Path North Along Florida's Coast
by Palm Beacher Magazine Staff | Oct 2016
Palm Beach County has been placed under a hurricane warning and should prepare for hurricane-strength storm conditions expected later this week.
Parts of the county are now under evacuation orders. See below for the latest.
Advisory Updates
Hurricane Shelters
Supplies and Safety Tips
Friday, Oct. 7, 8 a.m. advisory:
Hurricane Matthew—now a category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph—spared most of South Florida from danger as it continues to move up along the state's eastern coast toward Jacksonville, Georgia, and South Carolina.
The storm is currently located 35 miles north-northeast of Cape Canaveral and 45 miles east-southeast of Daytona Beach.
Areas south of Jupiter Inlet are no longer under tropical storm warning.
About 48,000 FPL customers in Palm Beach County remain without power.
Thursday, Oct. 6, 11 p.m. advisory:
As of 11 p.m., Hurricane Matthew was located 50 miles north-northwest of Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, as the eye edges toward Florida's east coast.
Forecasters expect the storm—still a category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph—to weaken slightly over the next 48 hours as it continues to head northwest, past Palm Beach County.
Hurricane-strength conditions are expected to reach warning areas over the next few hours and spread northward through Friday. Tropical storm conditions will continue to spread in the area tonight and Friday.
Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties remain under a hurricane warning as feeder bands from the system make their way across the areas. Broward and Miami-Dade are under a tropical storm warning.
Thursday, Oct. 6, 5 p.m. advisory:
Hurricane Matthew is located 23 miles south-southeast of Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, and about 100 miles west of West Palm Beach.
The storm remains a category 4 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph. Some fluctuation in intensity is expected.
Tropical storm conditions are expected to continue moving in across most of South Florida over the next few hours, with hurricane-strength conditions expected to arrive in warning areas tonight.
Since the last advisory, hurricane warnings have been extended to South Santee River, South Carolina, and tropical warnings have been issued from there north to Surf City, North Carolina.
At this point, forecasters say they expect stronger parts of Hurricane Matthew to come toward land just north of Palm Beach and Central Florida. Winds are still expected to affect the areas south of those communities.
Thursday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. advisory:
Hurricane Matthew has strengthened to a category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph.
The storm is currently located about 25 miles west-northwest of Nassau, Bahamas, and 180 miles west of West Palm Beach.
Effects from the storm are expected to reach South Florida within the next few hours, with hurricane conditions beginning to reach areas under a hurricane warning later this evening.
Speaking from Martin County, Gov. Rick Scott urged all Florida residents to stay off the beaches and take all warnings and evacuations seriously.
"This is game day. This is when it's going to hit," he said.
According to Palm Beach County, Publix stores east of Interstate 95 from Brickell to Jupiter closing at noon. All other Publix locations closing at 2 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 6, 8 a.m. advisory:
Hurricane Matthew is located about 30 miles south-southwest of Nassau, Bahamas, and about 215 miles southeast of West Palm Beach.
The category 3 storm has strengthened slightly, with maximum sustained winds now at 125 mph. Forecasters expect Matthew to strengthen to a category 4 storm as it continues its approach to South Florida.
Hurricane warnings remain for a majority of South Florida, with tropical storm warnings still in place for areas from Golden Beach in Miami-Dade County south through the Keys.
Watches and warnings have been issued along much of the eastern coast of the U.S., going as far north as South Santee River, South Carolina.
The eye of the storm should pass near Grand Bahama Island late Thursday and move close to the Florida peninsula Thursday night through Friday night.
Palm Beach County has issued mandatory evacuations for residents living in Zone A and Zone B. (Skip to here to view map.)
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 11 p.m. advisory:
Image via National Hurricane Center
As of 11 p.m., the eye of the storm was located about 125 miles south-southeast of Nassau, Bahamas, and 325 miles southeast of West Palm Beach.
Still a category 3 storm, Hurricane Matthew has maximum sustained winds of 115 mph.
The storm is expected to gain strength and, it could be a category 4 hurricane as it heads toward Florida.
Most of South Florida remains under a hurricane warning, with communities from Golden Beach down to the Keys still under a tropical storm warning.
Hurricane conditions are expected to approach areas currently under hurricane warning by Thursday night, with tropical storm conditions coming in as early as Thursday morning.
Palm Beach County has issued mandatory evacuations for residents living in Zone A and Zone B. (Skip to here to see the maps.)
Hurricane warnings have also been issued for areas from the Flagler/Volusia county line up north to Fernandina Beach, which is located near Jacksonville. Hurricane watches are in effect for areas north of Fernandina Beach to Edisto Beach, South Carolina.
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m. advisory:
As of 11 a.m., Hurricane Matthew was located about 55 miles north-northeast of Cuba, and 105 miles south of Long Island in the Bahamas.
Maximum sustained winds were 120 mph, making Matthew a category 3 hurricane. The National Hurricane Center notes Matthew could remain at category 3 or get stronger while it moves through the Bahamas and approaches Florida's east coast.
Most of South Florida remains under a hurricane warning, meaning hurricane-strength conditions are expected, with areas from the Keys up to Golden Beach in Miami-Dade County still under tropical storm warning.
Forecasters expect Matthew to move across the Bahamas later today, with hurricane conditions expected to reach Florida's hurricane warning area by late Thursday. Tropical storm conditions may be apparent, however, as early as Thursday morning.
Officials urge Florida residents to finish any storm prep, including gathering supplies and putting up shutters, today.
For updates specific to your area, see:
Inland Palm Beach
Metro Palm Beach
Coastal Palm Beach
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 5 a.m. advisory:
As of 5 a.m., Hurricane Matthew was located about 65 miles north-northwest of the eastern tip of Cuba, and 155 miles south-southeast of Long Island in the Bahamas.
Maximum sustained winds were 125 mph, which downgrades Matthew to a category 3 hurricane. However, the National Hurricane Center notes the storm is expected to strengthen over the next couple of days.
Since the 11 p.m. advisory, hurricane watches have been extended up Florida's east coast to Fernandina Beach, located near Jacksonville.
Most of South Florida remains under a hurricane warning, with areas from the Keys up to Golden Beach in Miami Dade County still under tropical storm warning.
The storm is expected to make a north-northwest turn today, and a northwest turn this evening. Forecasters expect Matthew to move across the Bahamas Thursday, and be near Florida Thursday evening.
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 11 p.m. advisory:
As of the 11 p.m. advisory, the storm was located 55 miles east-northeast of Guantanamo, Cuba, and 20 miles northwest of the eastern tip of Cuba.
The eye of the storm was moving off the northeastern coast of the island.
Maximum sustained winds decreased slightly to 130 mph. However, Hurricane Matthew remains a category 4 storm, which is classified as having wind speeds of 130 to 156 mph.
Hurricane warnings have now been issued for Golden Beach in Miami-Dade County up through Sebastian Inlet (just north of Vero Beach) and Lake Okeechobee. Hurricane conditions are expected to affect these areas.
Tropical storm watches previously issued from the Keys to Golden Beach have been upgraded to tropical storm warnings. Hurricane watches now extend from parts of the Treasure Coast north to the Flagler/Volusia county line.
The National Weather Service urges residents to prep for the storm, which may bring damaging winds, heavy rain, isolated tornadoes, rough surf and coastal flooding to South Florida starting as early as Thursday morning.
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 5 p.m. advisory
As of the 5 p.m. advisory, the storm was located 65 miles east-southeast of Guantanamo, Cuba, and 30 miles south-southwest of the eastern tip of Cuba.
Hurricane watches, originally declared from Deerfield Beach up through Central Florida, have now been extended south through Golden Beach in Miami-Dade County.
The Florida Keys up through Golden Beach remain under tropical storm watch.
Maximum sustained winds are 140 mph, which classifies Hurricane Matthew as a category 4 storm. Fluctuations in intensity are expected, but Matthew is projected to remain a major hurricane through Thursday night.
Florida areas under hurricane watch may see hurricane conditions late Thursday, with tropical storm conditions by early Thursday.
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m. advisory
As Hurricane Matthew makes its way over Haiti, hurricane watches have been issued from Deerfield Beach in Broward County up through the Volusia/Brevard county line in Central Florida.
Tropical storm watches are in effect from the Florida Keys up through Deerfield Beach, plus Lake Okeechobee.
The eye of the category 4 storm, with current maximum sustained winds of 145 mph, made landfall near Les Anglais, Haiti on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7 a.m. Matthew is expected to remain "a powerful hurricane" through Wednesday night, the National Hurricane Center notes.
As of the 11 a.m. advisory, the storm was located about 35 miles north-northeast of Tiburon, Haiti, and 90 miles south of the eastern tip of Cuba. The eye was located in the Gulf of Gonave.
Hurricane warnings are in effect for Haiti, parts of Cuba, the southeastern Bahamas, central Bahamas and northwestern Bahamas.
The latest forecast model puts Matthew near the Bahamas around 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 and off the east coast of Florida by 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6.
Hurricane conditions are possible in Florida counties currently under hurricane watch by Thursday evening, with tropical storm conditions approaching by Thursday morning.
The National Weather Service in Miami notes potential impacts that include strong winds, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes. The agency also notes dangerous beach conditions and a high risk of rip currents.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott issued a state of emergency Monday evening, urging residents in all counties to prepare for the storm. In the event of a direct hit to Florida, Scott cautioned, the storm could bring the kind of damage the state hasn't seen since Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
Palm Beach County has ordered mandatory evacuations for the following locations:
"Due to the latest information from the National Hurricane Center, evacuations are mandatory for everyone living in Zone A and Zone B. Zone A includes anyone living in mobile homes, substandard housing or flood prone areas. Zone B includes areas east of Country Club Drive south of County Line and north of Indiantown Road; east of Alternate A1A south of Indiantown and north of Frederick Small; all barrier islands from Singer Island south to the county line with many pockets just east of US 1."
The School District of Palm Beach County is closing schools Thursday, Oct. 6 and Friday, Oct. 7. Please note that includes all district-related events starting after school on Wednesday, Oct. 5, through Sunday, Oct. 9.
At this time, schools will be in session on Wednesday, Oct. 5.
Keep up to date through Facebook, Twitter, the district's website and the ParentLink system.
Nearby Palm Beach County shelters include the following. Local TV and radio stations will issue shelter opening announcements, as not all shelters are open at the same time.
Seminole Ridge High School
4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd, Loxahatchee 33470
West Gate Elementary School
1545 Loxahatchee Dr, West Palm Beach 33409
6901 Parker Ave, West Palm Beach 33405
Palm Beach Central High School
8499 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington 33411
John I Leonard High School
4701 10th Ave N, Greenacres 33463
Park Vista High School
7900 Jog Rd, Lake Worth 33467
For a complete list and map of these shelters, click here.
As a reminder, here are some items you should have handy in your storm kit:
At least 1 gallon of water per person for three to five days. (Keep in mind you'll need a bit extra for any food prep and personal hygiene.)
Stock up on non-perishable food items, including cereal, canned foods (such as tuna, vegetables, soups), powdered milk, canned juices, dried fruit, peanut butter, crackers and granola bars.
Flashlights, candles (good idea to store matches in waterproof container)
A supply of any necessary prescription medications you may need to have on hand
Can opener/bottle opener
Toilet paper, napkins, baby wipes, garbage bags, towels
For live updates from The Palm Beacher, follow along on Twitter @PalmBeacherMag.
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Ola Financial Services To Expand Insurance Business Internationally
Urvi Srivastava Economic Trends, Financial Reporting finance, Insurance, international, Ola
OFS had a turbulent year (FY21) with the impact of external factors on the lending environment in general and the double impact on mobility business and its spillover to the OlaMoney brand.
Ola Financial Services (OFS) — a subsidiary of Ola — is looking to expand its insurance business internationally to support the company's mobility service through products designed for the UK and Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) markets.
Ola's parent company ANI Technologies said OFS had a turbulent year (FY21) with the impact of external factors on the lending environment in general and the double impact on mobility business and its spillover to the OlaMoney brand.
"OFS successfully managed to control its risk and limit its exposure to the worsening credit environment by taking proactive steps to reduce risk," ANI Technologies said in a regulatory document filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC).
OFS launched a slew of new products and capabilities in both the lending and insurance businesses and further deepened its partnerships with the leading merchants in the ecosystem, it added.
Ola did not respond to emailed queries.
"OFS will be expanding the insurance business internationally to support the operations of the mobility business through innovative insurance products designed for the UK and ANZ markets.
"OFS will be launching new capabilities to the 'pay later' instrument to make it more appealing to the target audience," the filing said.
OFS is expanding its suite of products by launching new lending offerings in the form of two-wheeler, four-wheeler and personal loans to offer a comprehensive financial product ecosystem to the customer, it added.
"Through these growth avenues OFS will generate regular and sustainable financial results and will have a positive impact on your customers, stakeholders and the ecosystem," the filing noted.
Like many other sectors, ride-hailing businesses were also adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic that confined people within their homes. With offices shut and minimal people like frontline workers being allowed to travel, cab aggregators saw their revenues declining sharply last year.
Ola reported its first operating profit of Rs 89.82 crore for 2020-21 on a standalone basis (ride hailing business), while revenue declined 65 per cent to Rs 689.61 crore amid COVID-19 induced lockdowns.
On a consolidated basis (including food delivery and financial services business), ANI Technologies' operational loss narrowed to Rs 429.20 crore in FY21, while revenue declined 63 per cent to Rs 983.15 crore.