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Magnus Karl Otto Biermer (* 12. Februar 1858 in Würzburg; † 8. September 1901 in Siegsdorf) war ein deutscher Porträt- und Genremaler.

Biermer begann sein Studium an der Königlich Sächsischen Polytechnischen Schule in Dresden, setzte aber sein Studium an der Dresdner Kunstschule in der Malschule von Friedrich Leon Pohle fort.

Danach zog er nach München, um ab dem 26. April 1881 an der Königlichen Akademie der Künste in München bei Wilhelm von Lindenschmit dem Jüngeren und Ludwig von Löfftz zu studieren.

Er unternahm Studienreisen nach Rom und Zürich. Als freischaffender Künstler malte er anfangs hauptsächlich Porträts, später auch Genrebilder. Er starb im Alter von 43 Jahren.

Literatur

 Saur 1992–, Bd. 10 (1995), S. 576
 Bénézit 1999, Bd. 2, S. 302

Weblinks

 Matrikelbuch Akademie München
 Insula Rugia

Maler (Deutschland)
Porträtmaler
Genremaler
Deutscher
Geboren 1858
Gestorben 1901
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Battle of Franklin
The Battle of Franklin was a military engagement that took place in Williamson County, Tennessee, in and near the town of Franklin, on November 30, 1864, during the Franklin-Nashville Campaign.
On November 30, 1864, the Army of the Ohio, commanded by Major General John M. Schofield (pictured here) soundly defeated Lieutenant General John Bell Hood's Army of Tennessee at the Battle of Franklin during the Franklin-Nashville Campaign. [Library of Congress]
Prelude to the Battle
Siege of Chattanooga
In September 1863, Confederate General Braxton Bragg and his Army of Tennessee were attempting to recapture Chattanooga, Tennessee from Federal forces by besieging the city. Union leaders responded by sending Major General Ulysses S. Grant and reinforcements to Chattanooga with orders to break the siege. After establishing a new supply line into the city, Grant ordered a breakout offensive in late November that successfully drove Bragg's army back into northern Georgia. With the "Gateway to the South" secured, Union forces prepared to launch an offensive aimed at capturing Atlanta.
Grant's Umbrella Strategy
Following the breakout at Chattanooga, President Abraham Lincoln promoted Grant to the special rank of lieutenant general and placed him in command of all Union armies. Grant moved his headquarters to Washington, DC, leaving his trusted subordinate, Major General William T. Sherman, in command of federal operations in the Western Theater. Grant's primary military strategy was a coordinated effort to attack and defeat the two main Confederate armies in the field, the Army of Northern Virginia in the east, under the command of Robert E. Lee, and Bragg's Army of Tennessee in the west. On May 5, 1864, Grant launched his Overland Campaign in Virginia. Two days later, Sherman opened his Atlanta Campaign in the West.
Sherman's Atlanta Campaign
Using a series of flanking maneuvers, Sherman persistently drove the Army of Tennessee south toward Atlanta. On July 17, 1863, Confederate President Jefferson Davis replaced General Joseph E. Johnston with General John Bell Hood as commander of the Army of Tennessee. Hood proved to be more willing to fight than Johnston, but the results were essentially the same.
By July, Sherman had Hood's army bottled up in Atlanta. On July 20, Sherman ordered his artillery to bombard Hood's lines and the city, which still harbored about 3,000 civilians. The shelling lasted for five weeks, but Hood continued to hold on as long as he was receiving supplies.
Toward the end of August, Sherman stopped the flow of supplies into Atlanta. With his main supply line severed, Hood evacuated Atlanta on the night of September 1, burning all military stores and installations. Sherman's forces occupied the city the next day, ending the Atlanta Campaign.
Hood Reorganizes
After evacuating Atlanta, Hood reorganized his forces at Lovejoy's Station, south of Atlanta, and Sherman chose not to pursue. On September 21, 1864, Hood moved north to Palmetto, Georgia, where he met with President Davis on September 25. Davis and Hood devised a plan to have Hood's 39,000 soldiers move north toward Chattanooga, destroying Sherman's supply lines back to Tennessee along the way. Sherman learned of Hood's intentions when Davis foolishly revealed the plan in a series of speeches on his way back to the Confederate capital at Richmond. Sherman responded by sending Major General George H. Thomas to Nashville on September 29, 1864, to organize all the Union troops in Tennessee. Sherman also sent troops to reinforce the garrison at Chattanooga.
During October, Hood's infantry and Major General Joseph Wheeler's cavalry conducted a series of raids along the Western & Atlantic Railroad, Sherman's main supply line from Chattanooga to Atlanta. Sherman's soldiers quickly repaired the damage, but they could not keep pace with the faster-moving Rebels.
Tennessee Conflicts
By late October, Sherman convinced Grant to let him "make Georgia howl" by allowing him to march to Savannah rather than chasing Hood around the South. Grant agreed, and Sherman turned the pursuit of Hood over to Thomas and about 60,000 soldiers, 30,000 of whom were in the Nashville area. The other 30,000, commanded by Major General John M. Schofield, moved north from Georgia to join Thomas.
Meanwhile, Hood moved into northern Alabama and aimed for Tennessee. He hoped to defeat Thomas near Nashville before he could join forces with Schofield.
Battle of Columbia
After waiting to join forces with Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest's cavalry, Hood left Alabama on November 21, 1864. His goal was Columbia, Tennessee, about midway between Thomas's army in Nashville and Schofield's army at Pulaski, about 75 miles south of Nashville. Anticipating Hood's intentions, Schofield raced to Columbia, arriving just hours ahead of the Confederates on November 24. The Federals blocked Hood's advance for five days at the Battle of Columbia by controlling an important bridge over the Duck River.
Battle of Spring Hill
On November 28, Hood found a way across the Duck River east of Columbia. In danger of being outflanked, Schofield began to fall back toward Franklin. Hood's army attacked Schofield's forces at Spring Hill, ten miles north of Columbia as the Northerners withdrew. After a series of command blunders, Hood ended the attack after dark. During the night, Schofield safely moved his entire army and supply train along the main turnpike past the sleeping Rebels. The movement did not go entirely undetected, but inexplicably, neither Hood nor any subordinate officers took any action to stop the Federal evacuation. By the morning of November 30, Schofield had escaped Hood's grasp.
Action at Franklin
Schofield Arrives at Franklin
Marching up the Columbia Turnpike, Schofield's army began arriving at Franklin before dawn on the morning of November 30. Although Schofield was once again between Hood and Nashville, his army was still vulnerable to attack before uniting with Thomas. The Rebels had damaged both bridges over the Harpeth River at Franklin, and Schofield had abandoned his pontoon bridges when he evacuated Columbia. Having no immediate way to the Harpeth, Schofield braced for another attack from Hood with the river to his back. As his engineers worked to repair the bridges, Schofield set his men to construct breastworks in a semi-circle in front of the town.
The works were formidable, except for an intentional gap in the middle — through which the turnpike passed — that accommodated Union traffic still coming into Franklin. Federal artillery and a retrenchment barrier about 200 yards inside of the main works defended the gap.
Brigadier General George Wagner's division was the last of Schofield's army to reach Franklin. As they approached the main Union defenses, Wagner detached three brigades to form an advance line between the two armies. One of the brigade commanders, Colonel Emerson Opdycke, refused the detachment order, claiming that the flat ground Wagner ordered him to defend was untenable. Instead, Opdycke marched his brigade through the Union line to a reserve position behind the gap in the semi-circle. Opdycke's insubordination would prove fortuitous for the Union army.
Hood's Army Breaches the Union Lines
By noon, Schofield's soldiers were prepared for Hood's next move. They did not have to wait long. Enraged that the Federals had slipped past him at Spring Hill, Hood berated his subordinate officers and then ordered his army to resume its pursuit. Hood's army began to arrive outside of Franklin at about 1:00 p.m. on November 30, 1864. Once in position, Hood ordered an all-out attack that began about 4:00 p.m. When the assault began, the Confederates easily overran the two divisions Wagner deployed in front of the main Union defenses, capturing nearly 700 Federals as they fled up the turnpike toward Franklin. The Rebels continued in hot pursuit.
Opdyke's Federals Plug the Gap
By the time Wagner's men reached the gap in the Union works, the soldiers of both armies were so intermingled that some defenders could not fire for fear of shooting their comrades. At that point, the center of the Union line was in danger of collapsing. As Confederate soldiers began pouring through the breach in the Union line, Emerson Opdycke ordered his brigade forward and plugged the gap. Emboldened by the success of the counterattack, other reserves and retreating Federals joined Opdycke's soldiers and drove the Rebels back to the original Union line. Hand-to-hand combat in this sector continued for several hours until well after sunset.
Union Success on the Flanks
As the fighting raged at the center, the Federals repulsed two Rebel assaults on their left, inflicting heavy casualties on the Rebels. The Confederates had no more success attacking the Union right later in the evening near dark.
Hood Discontinues the Assault
Stalemated on all fronts, Hood called off the assault after dark with plans to resume in the morning. The successful Union defense bought enough time for Schofield's engineers to repair the bridges over the Harpeth River.
Schofield Withdraws Under Orders
Under orders from General Thomas in Nashville, Schofield's army began evacuating Franklin at 11:00 p.m. One of Schofield's subordinate officers, Brigadier General Jacob D. Cox, argued against the evacuation, feeling that the Federals could finish Hood's army the next day. Despite Cox's objections, Schofield followed Thomas's orders. By noon on December 1, 1864, Schofield's army began arriving at Nashville.
Aftermath of the Battle
The Battle of Franklin was a devastating loss for the Confederacy. The Rebels suffered over 6,200 casualties, including 1,750 killed, compared to fewer than 2,500 Union casualties, including 189 killed. In addition, Hood lost fourteen generals (six killed, seven wounded, and one captured), plus 55 regimental commanders. Most importantly, Schofield once more escaped Hood's grasp and united his army with Thomas's army in Nashville. At Columbia, Spring Hill, and Franklin, the Confederate army faced an opponent of roughly equal strength. Throughout the rest of Hood's Franklin-Nashville Campaign, the Rebels would face an army nearly twice their size.
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Gunst Péter (Budapest, 1934. július 14. – Budapest, 2005. április 23.) magyar történész, egyetemi tanár. Fő kutatási területe a gazdaságtörténet és a historiográfia (történetírás története) volt.

Élete
Zsidó származású családban született. A magyarországi holokauszt idején saját bevallása szerint Czapik Gyula egri érsek bújtatta. Fiatalon nagy hatással volt rá a Marczali Henrik-féle Nagy képes világtörténet, ennek hatására döntött a történész pálya mellett. Gimnáziumi tanulmányait a budapesti Madách Imre Gimnáziumban végezte el. 1952 és 1955 között az Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem bölcsészkarán tanult asszirológiát és magyar történelmet. 1955-től 1963-ig a Századok című történelmi folyóiratnál dolgozott külső munkatársként. 1956 és 1986 között, majd 2000-től haláláig az Agrártörténeti Szemlét is szerkesztette, illetve írt bele tanulmányokat. 1963-tól a Magyar Tudományos Akadémia Agrártörténeti Kutatócsoportjának tagja. 1970 és 1979 között a Magyar Mezőgazdasági Múzeum tudományos főmunkatársa. 1989-ben a Debreceni Egyetem munkatársává választotta. Haláláig dolgozott. Kollégái, barátai és egykori hallgatói 70. születésnapjára ünnepi kötetet állítottak össze tiszteletük jeléül, és megköszönve mindazt, amit a magyar történetírásért, Debrecen városáért és a Debreceni Egyetemért tett (Emlékkönyv Gunst Péter 70. születésnapjára). Alig egy évvel később elhunyt. Hagyatéka számos saját és szerkesztett kötet, illetve folyóiratcikk. Több bevezetést is írt más szerzők új kiadású műveihez.

Saját könyvei
 Acsády Ignác történetírása. Monográfia. Függelék: A. I. hírlapírói tevékenysége. (Tudománytörténeti tanulmányok 2. Bp., 1961)
 A mezőgazdasági termelés története Magyarországon. 1920–1938. Monográfia és kand. értek. is. (Bp., 1971)
 Acsády Ignác. Kismonográfia. (A múlt magyar tudósai. Bp., 1973)
 Barbarossa Frigyes. – V. Károly. Kismonográfiák, közös tokban. (Életek és korok. Szerk. H. Balázs Éva. Bp., 1976)
 Einige Probleme der wirtschaftlichen und sozialen Entwicklung Osteuropas. (Köln, 1977)
 Animal Husbandry in Hungary in the 19th–20th Centuries. Gaál Lászlóval. (Bp., 1977)
 Néhány megjegyzés egy akadémiai agrártörténeti kutatócsoport feladatairól. (Mezőgazdaság–agrártudomány–agrártörténet. Szerk. is. Bp., 1979)
 Marczali Henrik. Kismonográfia. (A múlt magyar tudósai. Bp., 1983)
 A paraszti társadalom Magyarországon a két világháború között. Monográfia és doktori értek. is. (Társadalom- és művelődéstörténeti tanulmányok. 1. Bp., 1987 németül: Die bäuerliche Gesellschaft Ungarns in der Zeit zwischen den beiden Weltkriegen. Studia Historica. Bp., 1991)
 Az európai fejlődés alapjai. (Acta Universitatis Debreceniensis. Sectio historica. Debrecen, 1992)
 M. A. Rothschild, a bankalapító. (Életek és korok. Bp., 1992)
 A magyar történetírás története. A névmutatót készítette Simándi Irén. (Csokonai História Könyvek. Debrecen, 1995, Történelmi kézikönyvtár. 2. jav. kiad. 2000)
 Magyarország gazdaságtörténete. 1914–1989. Egy. tankönyv. (Magyar gazdaságtörténet. 2. Bp., 1996, 2. kiad. 1999, 3. kiad. 2001, 4. kiad. 2005, 5. kiad. 2007)

Másokkal közösen szerkesztett könyvei
 Magyar történelmi kronológia az őstörténettől 1966-ig. Többekkel. (Bp., 1968, 2. kiad. 1970, 3. bőv. kiad. 1970-ig 1979, új kiad. 1981, 1984, 1987)
 Agrártörténet. Többekkel. Egységes jegyz. (Gödöllő, 1979)
 A 200 éves Bábolna múltjából. 1789–1945. Szerk. Wellmann Imrével. (Bábolna, 1989)
 Agrártörténeti konferencia. Debrecen, 1989. jún. 20–21. Előadások. Szerk. Orosz Istvánnal. (Debrecen, 1990)
 Európa története. Szerk. (Debrecen, 1993, 2. kiad. 1995, 3. kiad. 1996)
 A magyar agrártársadalom a jobbágyság felszabadításától napjainkig. Szerk. (Bp., 1998)
 Agrárvilág Magyarországon. 1848–2002. Többekkel. (Bp., 2003, 2. jav. és bőv. kiad. 1848–2004 alcímmel. Bp., 2005 és 2008)

Jegyzetek

Források
 https://mult-kor.hu/20120531_gunst_peter
 https://ujkor.hu/content/lenyegeben-mindent-az-olvasas-szeretetenek-koszonhetek-gunst-peterre-emlekezunk
 https://tudoster.idea.unideb.hu/hu/szerzok/17
 http://epa.oszk.hu/00400/00414/00015/pdf/t_07gunst.pdf
 https://www.nevpont.hu/palyakep/gunst-peter-3d310

További információk
 Romsics Ignác: Clio bűvöletében. Magyar történetírás a 19–20. században – nemzetközi kitekintéssel. Budapest, 2011, Osiris Kiadó.

Magyar gazdaságtörténészek
Magyar egyetemi, főiskolai oktatók
1934-ben született személyek
2005-ben elhunyt személyek
Zsidó származású magyarok
Budapesten született személyek
A Magyar Mezőgazdasági Múzeum munkatársai


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Maddie Smart, Reporter|November 1, 2019
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Signs have been placed in the halls around the school for Caleb's Cause. Students can visit the signs to find out how to submit t-shirt designs.
A NHS junior decided to start a fundraiser for an 8th grade middle school student in Kansas City fighting Lymphoma.
Junior Meagan Miller has started a fundraiser named Caleb's Cause. The fundraiser is a website where citizens can subscribe for a T-shirt of the month club.
"People can subscribe once for $20 a month or buy a $20 shirt every month," Miller said.
Caleb's Cause is named for eighth grader Caleb McElwee is currently in Kansas City fighting against T-Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. T-Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma occurs in the lymph nodes and can be caused from a weakened immune system.
This is an aggressive cancer that have to do with types of Lymphoma. This particular disease is one that affects T lymphocytes. Lymphoma happens when the lymph nodes become enlarged.
Any student can submit a design and NHS will vote on the design they like best.
"I picked NHS to choose the design because there are a lot of people and our job is to help the community," said Miller.
Miller believes that Caleb's Cause is something the town should be doing in order to help other families around.
"We should all help our community, and this is an easy way for us all to be connected and help Caleb," Miller said.
Many people have personal connections whether it be their family or friends and know how it feels to the family.
"I have a personal connection with cancer and feel as if others would appreciate being able to help, as they have had to deal with it, too," Miller said.
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Texas looking at its options
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas is still "looking at all options" before deciding whether to stay in the crumbling Big 12 or move to another league, athletic director DeLoss Dodds said Saturday.
Dodds spoke outside of his stadium suite before Saturday's Texas-TCU baseball game, but declined further comment on what those options are.
Dodds has said he wants to keep the Big 12 together. The Longhorns are considered the key to the league's survival, particularly after it lost Nebraska (Big Ten) and Colorado (Pac-10) in a matter of two days this week.
The Texas regents have scheduled a meeting Tuesday for "discussion and appropriate action regarding athletic conference membership."
An official at a Big 12 school with knowledge of the talks confirmed that Pac-10 commissioner Larry Scott was traveling to Texas and Oklahoma this weekend to present a case for Texas, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State to join the Pac-10.
The official requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly on the discussions.
Pac-10 conference officials did meet Saturday with top University of Oklahoma officials, a spokesman for the university's president said.
Jay Doyle, a spokesman for Oklahoma President David Boren, said Boren and athletic director Joe Castiglione "had a very cordial and informative meeting" with Scott and deputy commissioner Kevin Weiberg.
Texas President William Powers Jr. and football coach Mack Brown watched the baseball game from Dodds' suite. Powers, when stopped in the stairwell of Disch-Falk Stadium, declined comment.
"I'm just watching the ball game guys," Powers said.
Texas would need the regents' approval to change leagues. Texas Tech has also scheduled a Tuesday regents meetings.
Texas A&M, which is reported to be considering a move to the Southeastern Conference, has not scheduled a regents meeting. Texas A&M President Bowen Loftin would not comment this week on speculation that A&M is considering moves to the SEC or the Pac-10, or say if the school was leaning toward one league over another.
Loftin said he would like A&M and Texas to continue their annual football rivalry, even if the teams end up in different leagues.
"We were very happy to stay in the Big 12, the way it was. It's changing now," Loftin said. "The Big 12 is not what it was, and we have to think about its future, and ours."
The possible breakup of the Big 12, and the prospect of Baylor and Texas A&M not joining Texas in a new league, is causing some alarm at the Texas Capitol.
The House Higher Education Committee has scheduled a Wednesday meeting "to discuss matters pertaining to higher education, including collegiate athletics."
Gov. Rick Perry, a Texas A&M graduate and former Aggie yell leader, has appointed every regent to the schools' respective boards. But he said this week he is staying out of the conference decisions and would not try to influence what the schools do.


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Xibe lub Sibo ( Sibe; ) – grupa etniczna pochodzenia tunguskiego, zamieszkująca głównie północno-wschodnie Chiny i region Sinciang. Jest jedną z 55 mniejszości narodowych oficjalnie uznawanych przez władze Chińskiej Republiki Ludowej.

Historia
Xibe zamieszkali pierwotnie doliny rzek Nen i Sungari w środkowej Mandżurii. Lud znany jest jako jeden z dziewięciu, które zostały pokonane przez Nurhaczego w bitwie pod Gure, w 1593 roku. Znajdowali się pod luźnym panowaniem Mongołów Chorczin (Chorczyn), nawet wtedy kiedy ci przeszli pod władanie mandżurskiej dynastii Qing.

Xibe zaczęli nawiązywać bezpośredni kontakt z Qingami i udzielali im wsparcia logistycznego w czasie kampanii wojskowych przeciwko Rosji. W 1692 roku Mongołowie Chorczin przekazali swoją władzę nad ludami Xibe, Gūwalca oraz Dagurami cesarzowi Kangxi, w zamian za srebro. Xibe zostali wcieleni do Ośmiu Chorągwi i stacjonowali w Qiqiharze, a także kilku innych miastach Mandżurii.

Po podbiciu wschodniego Turkiestanu w 1764 roku cesarz Qianlong wysłał tam część Xibe w celu obrony nowej granicy. Założyli oni nowe osiedla na południe od rzeki Ili.

Kultura
Tradycyjny strój Xibe był podobny do tradycyjnego ubioru Mandżurów. Obecnie tradycyjne stroje noszone są wyłącznie przez osoby starsze podczas świąt i festiwali.

Xibe tradycyjnie praktykowali szamanizm oraz buddyzm tybetański – religie praktykowane też przez otaczające ich ludy mongolskie.

Tradycyjnie, Xibe podzieleni byli na hala, czyli klany składające się z ludzi mających takie same nazwiska. Aż do czasów współczesnych w domach Xibe żyły nawet trzy pokolenia mieszkańców, ponieważ wierzono, że dopóki ojciec żyje, żaden syn nie może opuścić rodziny i domu.

Język
Głównym językiem Xibe mieszkających w północno-wschodnich Chinach jest język chiński. Potomkowie mandżurskich żołnierzy dynastii Qing w Sinciangu zachowali swój język, który jest dialektem mandżurskiego. W przeciwieństwie do języka mandżurskiego, język xibe ma osiem, a nie sześć samogłosek, ponadto język xibe różni się morfologią i złożoną harmonią samogłosek. Słownictwo języka xibe, pomimo wielu chińskich zapożyczeń, nie zostało tak zmienione pod wpływem języka chińskiego, jak słownictwo języka mandżurskiego. Do zapisu języka xibe używana się pisma xibe, które jest trochę zmienioną wersją pisma mandżurskiego.

Język xibe używany jest głównie w rejonie Qapqalu (Czabczal).

Przypisy

Bibliografia
 Wu Yuanfen, Zhao Zhiqiang. 1981. Xibozu xiqian gaishu. Minzu yanjiu 2: s. 22–29.
 Ramsey, S. Robert. 1987. The Languages of China. Princeton University Press, Princeton New Jersey .
 C.G. Mannerheim. 1990. C. G. Mannerheimin Valokuvia Aasian-Matkalta 1906-1908. Otava, Helsinki .

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Why Medicine Will Be More Like Walmart
What health care will look like after the information technology revolution.
David M. Cutler archive page
The idea that technology will change medicine is as old as the electronic computer itself. Actually, even older. In 1945, Vannevar Bush, the man with the vision for the National Institutes of Health, foresaw a Memex computer program that would allow access to past books and records. A lone physician searching for a diagnosis in far-flung case histories was one of the applications Bush imagined.
Medicine is an information intensive industry. Yet there's still no medical Memex. Even though the Internet teems with health information, study after study shows that medical care often differs greatly from what the guidelines say—when there are guidelines. Doctors frequently rely on their own experience, rather than the experience of millions of patients who have seen thousands of doctors. Not only is the past lost, the present is missing. How many times has a patient received a drug that causes an allergic reaction, just because that information is not available at the time it is needed?
Bit by bit, this situation is changing. The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (aka the stimulus bill), created the HiTech program, which allocates billions of dollars for doctors and hospitals to buy electronic health records systems. Since the program was enacted, rates of ownership of such systems have tripled among hospitals and quadrupled among physicians. In just a few years, it is reasonable to think that the entire medical system will be wired.
What will happen then? The introduction of information technology into the core operations of hospitals and doctors' offices is likely to make health care much more like the retail sector or financial services. Health care will be provided by big institutions, in a more standardized fashion, with less overall cost, but less of a personal touch.
Health care today looks a lot like the retail sector did in the early 1980s, when clothes and household products were sold by many local stores and small chains. Quality was haphazard, prices were higher, and buyers' experiences were mixed. Consumers had only the information they could see in the store or the Sunday paper.
Retail firms got larger when information technology became widespread. Walmart replaced the corner drug store and Amazon put the local book shop out of business because large firms can use information technology better than small ones—to manage inventories, create consistency, automate routine activities, and lower prices. Output per worker grew over 4 percent annually in the retail sector since 1995. Output per worker has fallen in health care over the same time period.
When the medical Memex finally arrives, look for health care to follow the retail track. The solo practitioner is likely to be the first to go. He or she will have to decide whether to try to become an IT manager as well as a doctor, or join a larger group of doctors. For most, the choice will be easy. The chance that a doctor over 65 works alone or in a two-person practice is about 40 percent. For young doctors, it's less than 5 percent.
Small hospitals will suffer the same fate. Already, small hospitals that have seen the price tag of medical records systems—$20 million or more to purchase, then millions to maintain—are seeking shelter in the arms of their big neighbors. I suspect most cities will go from 10 to 15 independent institutions a decade ago to three to five large health-care systems a decade hence. These systems will do everything: checkups, nursing the elderly, treating heart failure, and dispensing allergy pills.
Who treats us, and where, will change as well. With an electronic backbone in place, one doesn't need to see a doctor for every issue. There is little the primary care doctor does that can't—and increasingly isn't—being done by a nurse practitioner, perhaps at a clinic in a Walmart or CVS. Routine prescriptions for medication refills can be handled online, with an electronic doctor watching. Even high-end services can be spread widely, with specialized centers coördinating the treatment of patients far from its walls.
The biggest changes are likely to come from reimagining the role of the patient—the single most underused person in health care. Today, patients are thought of as close to a nuisance ("I told him to take his pills …"). But imagine that the patient was a participant and contributor to the medical Memex. Blood-pressure cuffs can be in the house of every person with high blood pressure; the daily pressure would be transmitted to the doctor's electronic record and monitored by a computer for outlying values. Decision-support software might allow people with localized cancer to choose between surgery, radiation, and watchful waiting—decisions which are, today, heavily influenced by doctors (and none too objectively).
Information technology is going to change the game because it will affect how people view themselves, their illness, and the people who care for them. Amazon's loyalty comes in no small part because it uses our past searches and the searches of people like us to predict what we will want. The customer is part of Amazon's Memex. Health care will be less frustrating when the power shifts from sellers to buyers, and when patients are more in charge.
Some worry that a health-care system that's concentrated like retail will drive up costs. But it's also true that organizational changes are easier when more doctors work together in one system. According to the Institute of Medicine, inappropriate care, lack of adequate prevention, administrative waste, and prices that are too high account for nearly one-third of medical spending. Just the billing and collection operations in health care account for 25 percent of total costs; Walmart and Amazon spend an order of magnitude less on administration. Prices have fallen across the board in the retail sector.
Norman Rockwell's classic painting, "Doctor and the Doll," is memorable for how the doctor is comforting the little girl by listening to her doll's heart. Norman Rockwell's doctor knew everything about the girl and her family. The doctor of the future will not. Rather than being a living electronic record consulting an internal Memex, tomorrow's doctor will be there to direct patients to the right specialized resources, to reassure those in need, and to comfort the terminally ill. This life may not be as exciting as the surgeons or diagnostic sleuths one sees on TV, but it is a noble calling nonetheless.
David Cutler is the Otto Eckstein Professor of Applied Economics at Harvard University and author of the forthcoming, The Quality Cure: How Focusing on Health Care Quality Can Save Your Life and Lower Spending Too.
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Manchester monster Jeremy Oketch jailed for raping toddler and filming 'horrific' and 'grotesque' attack
By Lewis Dean
Updated March 13, 2015 11:38 GMT
Shocking footage of Jeremy Oketch raping a toddler was described as 'harrowing and sickening' GMP/Reuters
Manchester paedophile Jeremy Oketch has been jailed for raping a two-year-old toddler while filming "disturbing, horrific, and grotesque" footage of the attack. Oketch, from the Whalley Range area of south Manchester, pleaded guilty to rape at an earlier hearing and was sentenced to 15 years in prison on 12 March, 2015.
The 35-year-old was also handed a further eight years on licence at Manchester Crown Court and ordered to sign the Sex Offender's Register for life for a crime that was described as "beyond comprehension".
The footage was exceptionally disturbing, horrific, graphic and grotesque.
- Judge Hilary Manley
Greater Manchester Police were alerted to a video that showed Oketch raping the toddler at a house in the south Manchester area in July 2014. Oketch, who works as a pharmacist, was immediately arrested at his home and his computers seized. It was while investigators examined them that they discovered sickening footage of Oketch raping the girl.
Detective Chief Inspector Colin Larkin said: "Having had to watch these videos, they are without doubt some of the most harrowing, sickening images you could ever see. Anyone would share our revulsion over these wicked acts being committed upon such a young child.
"The judge said the footage was exceptionally disturbing, horrific, graphic and grotesque and that nobody, not a member of the public, a police officer or a judge should ever have to watch such material. I can only echo those views.
"I cannot even begin to comprehend what would possess a man to commit such vile, repulsive acts upon an innocent two-year-old girl who could neither understand what was happening, nor fight back nor even tell anyone what had happened.
They are without doubt some of the most harrowing, sickening images you could ever see.
- Detective Chief Inspector Colin Larkin
"Filming the abuse proves Oketch pre-planned what he was going to do to that little girl. That he did this not once but twice proves this man is utterly devoid of any conscience.
"Were it not for the fact these horrendous videos were found he could still be abusing this innocent young girl today."
In a strongly worded statement, Larkin said Oketch deserved to be behind bars for a long time.
"Make no mistake, Oketch deserves every second he will spend in jail. I hope the length of his sentence, in some small way, gives those who know this little girl some semblance of justice seeing this dangerous man behind bars for such a long time. We will continue to offer support to everyone who knows and cares for this little girl for as long as they need it."
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Nigeria has been ranked the fifth-happiest nation in Africa and 91st globally according to the 2018 United Nations World Happiness Report.
In 2016, Nigeria stood at 103 in the world and 6th in Africa respectively.
The country then moved up from its position of 95 in 2017 at the global level, indicating that Nigerians are happier people now, despite the nation's economic and security challenges.
It comes at a time when the Federal Government is being criticised for what some have described as its failure to live up to one of its key campaign promises – waging war against corruption.
The Buhari administration has also come under major criticism for what many have described as its failure to provide the basic needs of the masses which chiefly, is providing security.
With growing herdsmen attacks in states across the country, as well as a recent abduction of students from the Government Girls Science and Technical College (GGSTC) Dapchi, in Yobe state, many may be far from happy but the government has, however, promised to continue to "do its best" to ensure the killings are brought to an end.
Also on the WHR, Mauritius has ranked the happiest country in Africa, followed by crisis-torn Libya, Algeria and Morocco.
Finland topped the ranking as the happiest nation globally.
In addition to its joyful locals, the nation is also home to the happiest immigrants, the study found.
The Nordic nation headed up the 156-country ranking, followed by last year's winner Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Switzerland.
The United States and the United Kingdom were in 18th and 19th place respectively.
With a population of around 5.5 million people, Finland counted some 300,000 foreigners in 2016.
The study found that the 10 happiest countries in the overall rankings also scored highest on immigrant happiness, suggesting that migrants' well-being depends primarily on the quality of life in their adopted home.
"Those who move to happier countries gain, while those who move to less happy countries lose," added Helliwell.
The unhappiest nation was Burundi whose leader, President Pierre Nkurunziza, changed his title from "eternal supreme guide" to "visionary" this week.


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Brec Bassinger Proves She is One to Watch
by Ramisha Khan Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Starring as the lead in Nickelodeon's hit TV show, Bella and the Bulldogs, soon to be 17-year-old Brec Bassinger has already made her mark in the entertainment industry. Bella and the Bulldogs portrays a young girl, Bella, who leaves the cheer squad to become the star quarterback of her school's football team. Though the show is geared towards a younger audience, its underlying sociological basis sets it apart from the rest. Working at diminishing the gender norms set in place for both men and women in our society, Brec Bassinger has proven that she is not only an icon, but also a great role model for young girls everywhere.
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Resident Evil 2 Remake was one of the major stars of E3 2018, and with good reason. Capcom's 1998 classic remains ones of the Resident Evil franchise's most beloved games, with more than its fair share of iconic moments.
Remember the infamous 'hold your fire, I'm a human!' line? How about encountering a licker for the first time? Of course, there's that unforgettable boss fight with a gigantic alligator, complete with the gas-canister trick taken straight from Jaws.
Resident Evil 2 is 20 years old now, of course, and a remake has long been in demand. An unofficial remake was in development a while ago, until Capcom put a stop to it – and their own official reinvention of the game looks absolutely amazing so far.
Below, we take a look at 5 reasons to be excited for Resident Evil 2 Remake – take a look and then share your own!
It's all familiar but new
Resident Evil 2 Remake will be a mix of the familiar and new. You can expect to see the most memorable locations, characters, and enemies from the original – only with shiny new looks.
The Racoon City Police Department's station was a core setting before, and will be again. However, Capcom are promising that there will be plenty of similarities to the original version of the station, as well as surprises. New puzzles, new areas, and new items will all put a different spin on the experience fans know so well.
The alligator boss, the lickers, Leon, Claire, Sherry, and other key parts of the original will all feature, but they won't be exactly the same. It's fair to assume Capcom has added new stuff to ensure players who love the 1998 version get so much more than just a better-looking clone.
Like the remake of the first Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2 Remake brings overhauled visuals, an enhanced storyline, new places to explore, and more without sacrificing the core aspects. You'll still feel like you're in the same world and playing the same story, just with new shocks and unexpected events to look forward to.
Separate campaigns return
Resident Evil 2's separate campaigns were a fantastic touch: not only did you play through the main storyline as Leon or Claire in Scenario A, Scenario B put a different spin on it and featured some great crossovers.
While the first Resident Evil put different elements into Chris and Jill's respective campaigns, Resident Evil 2 took it further.
In Resident Evil 2 Remake, the separate campaigns are still very much part of the package but without the Scenario B option. Leon and Claire will experience different sides of one story, and you can still choose which you play first.
Capcom could have abandoned this idea altogether and swapped it for a buddy system as seen in Resident Evil 5, with Leon and Claire side-by-side throughout one campaign, but didn't. It'll be great to see just how different the two campaigns are.
A whole new perspective
The most obvious change in Resident Evil 2 Remake is the new over-the-shoulder perspective. This is similar to the camera system seen in Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 5, Resident Evil 6, Resident Evil Revelations, and others.
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard shifted to a first-person perspective, of course, and it worked an absolute treat. It was the scariest Resident Evil game in a long time and transformed the entire experience. Resident Evil 2 Remake runs on the same RE engine, though, and looks even more jaw-dropping than Resident Evil 7.
Resident Evil 2 Remake's new perspective shows the familiar settings in an entirely new way, and the zombies are much more detailed this time around.
Even scarier than before
Capcom wants to make the game more claustrophobic, and close encounters between player and zombie look way, way more intense than they ever did in the original.
The gameplay footage of Resident Evil 2 Remake released so far is stunning, and it's clear just how committed Capcom is to making this a terrifying experience. Following Leon around the dark, desolate corridors and rooms is gripping stuff, and the violence is much more visceral than before.
The leap in gaming technology that's taken place in the past 20 years is staggering. While the original Resident Evil 2 had a creepy atmosphere, helped by the sound effects and music, the remake amps it up massively. There's more blood and gore for a start, while the atmospherics are much stronger.
As Leon walks through the police station's main hall, you hear wind blowing outside, his laboured breathing, ambient sounds of the environment, and extremely unsettling music. When Leon gets into dark areas with minimal or no lighting, visibility is stripped right back except for the glow of his flashlight. This is an entirely new addition to Resident Evil 2, and should make simply exploring environments much more powerful than before.
One sequence seen in the footage is pretty harrowing: Leon tries to help an RPD officer escape a room through a shutter, only to see him ripped in two. The ensuing zombie attack is truly nightmarish, and the undead themselves are grotesque to look at. Their movements, their attacks, their sounds show that they're a world away from even those in Resident Evil 6, let alone the original Resident Evil 2.
Tofu, HUNK, and more
The Resident Evil main games have always featured unlockables in one form or another.
The Mercenaries has been popular since it debuted in Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, though it's changed significantly since then. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard lacked this mode, though its Banned Footage, Not a Hero, and End of Zoe DLC all made nice additions to the main game.
Resident Evil 2 Remake is confirmed to include its original mini-game too, bringing back Tofu and HUNK. The former was a large piece of tofu, while the latter is a kick-ass soldier with plenty of firepower.
It's unbelievable that Capcom is recreating these unlockable missions, and we can't wait to see how a state-of-the-art Tofu looks. It'll help to enhance the nostalgia and make fans of the original feel like they're getting the complete package.
It's hard to imagine Capcom won't add more unlockables, considering how important they've become to the series. It'd be nice to see costumes, more weapons, and more extra modes on offer too – we'll just have to wait and see!
Resident Evil 2 Remake will be released on January 25th for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Resident Evil 2 Remake looks incredible! What are you most excited to see in Capcom's reinvention? Let us know!
Microsoft Modern Redesign of Windows 11 appearance.
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Getting more women into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) has become a hot topic over the years, as these fields have historically had a low representation of females. As a result, several organizations have surfaced to help close the gender disparity gap in STEM fields. Despite these great efforts, the US Department of Commerce's 2017 STEM Update still reports that only 24% of STEM jobs are held by women.
Equally important is getting more women into sales professions, yet we don't hear about this as much. According to this LinkedIn report, women represent 39% of the workforce in sales. This percentage has only increased by 3% over the past decade. Not surprisingly, the percentage decreases as seniority increases, with the lowest percentage of women represented in VP and CXO positions. Only 21% of Vice Presidents in Sales are female.
There are a number of reasons why this might be the case. First, women may have pre-conceived notions about what it means to be in a sales profession. Sales can have a negative connotation to people who still think of the stereotypical used car salesman, hungry to do whatever it takes to close the deal.
In his book To Sell is Human, Dan Pink asked individuals to describe what they think of when they hear the word "sales." The main adjectives used were "pushy," "annoying," "manipulative" and "dishonest." These are words that no woman, or man for that matter, wants to be associated with. Pink's research shows that there's clearly still a bias when it comes to sales, regardless of gender.
The job descriptions for sales roles don't help the issue. In his New York Times Op-Ed, author of Innovating Women Vivek Wadhwa argues that bias is already inherent in the hiring process. "Tech job descriptions are usually geared towards males and have long lists of skills, most of which aren't needed or can be learned on the job," he says.
Sales job descriptions, in particular, tend to include masculine language like "hunter," "aggressive" and "compete." Some companies' job descriptions even specify that they prefer candidates with experience in competitive team sports.
Research shows that women are hesitant to apply for roles unless they check all of the boxes. A Hewlett-Packard study revealed that women tend to apply for roles only when they believe they meet 100% of the qualifications listed for the job. Men, on the other hand, apply even when they think they only meet 60%. This is why it's so important to craft job descriptions with gender-neutral language to appeal to a diverse set of applicants.
First and foremost, women are good at sales. In fact, Hubspot reports that women are 5% more likely to close a deal than men.
Furthermore, Professor Joel Le Bon of the University of Houston's Bauer College of Business Sales Excellence Institute performed an analysis of his 989 students' sales performance across 7 years. The results showed that there were 62.5% more female top performers than male top performers. Moreover, the female top performers outperformed the male top performers by 73.9%.
A diversity of perspectives, thoughts and backgrounds is better for your bottom line.
Let's let the figures speak for themselves on this one. A study from the University of Illinois at Chicago shows that companies with higher gender diversity, in general, are 15% more likely to have higher profit. Additionally, companies with higher numbers of female board directors have a 42% higher return on sales compared to companies with lower numbers of female board directors.
Frankly, the data presented in this article should not be surprising. Women have characteristics and skills that make them natural fits for sales, like the ability to build trust, nurture relationships, listen and provide recommendations. Whether or not they succeeded on a sports team is neither an indicator of these skills nor is it a prediction on whether women can succeed in sales.
If you're a startup and have the opportunity to build a new sales force, or if you're a company rethinking your sales talent strategy, evaluate gender diversity as a key component. Set goals for the number of female sellers you want in your organization and aggressively drive toward those numbers.
In Microsoft Inside Sales, we've had the opportunity to hire 1,500 sellers over the past 18 months. Although we're under pressure to hire quickly, we've set thoughtful goals for ourselves to ensure that we have a balance of gender diversity in our sales force not only for the reasons above but also because it's the right thing to do.
The approach is paying off. Women represent over half of our inside sales force in some of our markets, and we're continuing to invest in acquiring female talent. I encourage other companies to stick with the same principle. The best part is, the net effect of hiring women is that you'll attract more women. A study from the Founders Club shows that women tend to hire other women.
So instead of focusing only on getting women into STEM, let's add an "S" and start focusing on getting them into STEMS --Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Sales.


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(I) James Johnston (* 1966) is a multi-talented musician from Guildford (UK). Mostly known for being the singer and founding member of the London-based alternative rock band Gallon Drunk, Johnston has worked together with various artists, such as Faust, Barry Adamson, Lydia Lunch and Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds. *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JamesJohnston(English_musician) *www.gallondrunk.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/GallonDrunk *http://www.allmusic.com/artist/gallon-drunk-mn0000194375/biography *http://www.last.fm/music/Big+Sexy+Noise?ac=big%20sexy%20noi
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ParisDailyPhoto: Am I seing double, or is it just the wine?
Ah, Perfume! One of my favorite books! I read it 15 years ago and could not forget it. I re-read it just this spring, after a trip to Paris. If you have not read this short thriller, please do.
And Eric - how was the movie?
You just down there to take a photo... from the stairs? You did really go down all the way, right? I know how spooky some cellars can be! Just kidding, of course, it's a lovely photo.
The film was good. Much better than what I expected - I too loved the book and thought it was impossible to adapt.
The film Perfume was excellent except for the terrible accents the characters had. Like in the book, you could smell all of the virtual odors which made it very good.
BUT...I prefer to drink my wine in reality, not virtually, although I like the photo Eric.
Also, I've been eager to see "Perfume" on film since reading the book over a decade ago. The list of directors "attached" the project has been astonishing, even by Hollywood standards - Stanley Kubrick, Steven Spielberg and Tim Burton, to name just a few - so it was of some interest to learn that it had finally been entrusted to a European with no previous experience in period dramas. Naturally, I am keen to know what you thought of it; as both an adaptation of the book (if you've read it) and/or as a piece of cinema.
That is some great pic, Eric! I think, one of your best! Great colors!
I love the photo with the beautiful shadows and bottles on that strange background. Grenouille is the main character in the movie? LOL I am curious about the movie and I must see it having read the mixed reviews. Dustin Hoffman has made a few bad movies but he has made many excellent ones. How will I rate it? Can't wait to know.
the colours, the shadows, and even the real bottles...looks unusual~~but beautiful!!
Actually perfume is mysterious for me.
Another great idea for our trip to Paris next week! Thanks for another great photo as well!
Everyone has said it already.....so I'll say "ditto!" Any picture of wine bottles will always get my vote...I just opened a bottle myself.
Interesting floor...I wonder what it is made of.
The place, based on its website looks quite cool!
I should add it to the "fancy-parisian-way-of-living-places" that I'll have to check in my next trip to Paris!
I wish you had this blog up and running when I was over there. Looks like a great spot to visit.
I'm fascinated by the shadow to the left of the bottles. It looks like a woman in a knee-length skirt getting up (to dance?). Her bust is plain to see on the right. One leg is bent backward. She has a kind of sixties pixy-style hairdo. Her arms are bent back as she is removing a sweater with the help of a seated gentleman whose arms are visible behind the step (which is causing the shadow) as he is taking hold of the sweater which has one loose sleeve dangling below the man's arms. I'm ignoring the step and the shadows on it. I think the bottle shadows are actually a quartet of saxophone players facing the camera so their saxophones aren't visible at all behind the bandstand. The little one, wearing a tall and narrow fez, on the right is just further away than the others.
But it's like the shapes of clouds. Someone else might see the red shape of the floor as a kind of cubist, hump-necked, three-armed tyrannosaur attacking the barely visible head of a stegosaurus.
Great photo with a nice perspective. That sounds like a fun place to eat.. it also sounds expensive.
tres belle photo de jeux d'ombre.
Les ombres et les couleurs sont fantastiques!Tres interessant!
My favourite book is now a Movie!!! Susskind would be so happy! How was it? Did it live up to the beauty of the book?
Thank you so much for enjoying my backstage series Eric. I have some awesome memories and I'm glad to have shared them with you.
Shadow pictures are interesting to look at, fun to take. You did a very nice job on this one. I like knowing you were in a wine cellar when you took this.
Greetings. I hope this finds you bien dans votre peau.
Here in New York the high-energy fall is well underway. And I know it has been too long since I've said hello, but I am coming off an intense spring and summer and am fully reengaged. The French have a word for this "rentrée," which is what kids do when they go back to school, like returning to earth from outer space. I've been mostly working in Provence and New York. The good news is that because of that final push many of you will soon have answers to your questions on October 31st when you will get more stories, more recipes, and more secrets and pleasures as my next book will be out, entitled French Women For All Seasons - A Year of Secrets, Recipes and Pleasure.
I hope you will like it: the prepublication response has been terrific, and there are already a number of international editions planned. The British edition also launches in November. I've put a lot in it because I had a lot more I wanted to share on the art of living. Also, in today's complex world I see too many people living on autopilot, and I want to help them embrace the seasons and seasonality and make savoring life a more intense experience. If French Women Don't Get Fat enabled readers to enjoy a healthier relationship with food then I hope French Women for All Seasons will enable readers to enjoy a healthier relationship with life.
So, as we say in France: a vos marques, prêt, partez (ready, set, go). Starting late October, I'll be out and about across the country and globe and in the magazines and media much more. It's fun and inspiring to meet and speak with readers. I expect my calendar (posted on my website) to be full.
I continue to read each and every e-mail. What I write is often inspired by what you ask and say. Thank you for giving me a chance to share my passion and at the same time give me the opportunity to keep learning and growing.
Bercy village is a very pleasant place in Paris where it is worth going.
The shops and restaurants are in restored "chais"=wine storage houses(the pics shows Bercy in 1908).
When restoring Bercy area, they found 4 pirogues which are 6,500 years old!
(You can see them in the wonderful musée Carnavalet in "Le Marais" area).
Haxo station, where DO you get all of your information? Amazing! I like this photo Eric. It takes a little time for the eyes to adjust, but then I understand it. Do you take your camera absolutely everywhere with you?
I forgot to say...Michael, that's a very funny form letter. A little bit of advertizing I guess.
You seem to lead a very interesting and fun filled life. Care to swop?
I'm pleased to know that one of my favorite books was made into a movie. I'll look forward to seeing it.
Thank you, Percy for showing me what was before my eyes that I did not see!
That is easy Carmen: i just read books about Paris and have regular walks in the city.
Really great photo Haxo to compliment the definition of a chai. I now have a better feel for what the Bercy village must have looked like back then.
> Louis. The cubist in me ?! Wow! As far as perfume is concerned I loved the book and I was very ekeptical about a possible movie. And in fact it turned out to be pretty good I must say. I would recommend it.
> Tomate. Thanks. It's not really my photo actually, it's the restaurant's cellar.
> Johnny. Yes, go and see the film, you can judge for yourself, but frankly, like I said, I think it's a good adaptation.
> Jing. Maybe it's been released in Europe first? I don't know.
> Helen. Yeah, I have been lucky. I new right away this would make a good pic.
> D. Yes, at least do pay a visit to Bercy Village. Really nice.
> Fred. Yes Bercy village is really nice. I highly recommend it.
> Percy. See Mary's comment LOL. In fact, you're right I can see the "a woman in a knee-length skirt getting up"
> Ryan. It is a bit expensive yes. 70 € each for a 3 course meal + Wine. But it's really good.
> Terra. C'est quoi de la viande d'épice. Ca me fait penser que j'ai oublié de t'appeler pour ton pb de lien/ring.
> Olivier. Suis 100% d'accord !
> Edwin. Well, it's a good movie in my opinion but I'd like yours. You backstage photo were great - I really liked them.
> Zannie. Thank you too!
> Haxo. I did not know about this discovery. 6.500 years old??? Wow. PS: yes, do follow the advice of your GF!
> Carmen. Yes, I do take my camera everywhere!
> Gail's man. Well, don't get fooled by a couple of photos!! I live a very simple life (as Paris H. would say!!!). And no, I do not want to swap!
> Ujima. Amazing the number of people who have Perfume as their favorite book! You should definitely see the film.
Great clllar shot the shadowing is the greatest point I think Love the color as well. Enjoyed your work here. Great Blog!
Super shot. Love the shadows and the color on the floor. How fun to get to go to the cellar. . .I always wish I could tour the kitchen at good restaurants.
I saw the movie Le Perfume when I was in Paris last Monday! What a movie! I am not sure if it will play in the states, but you all say it is a book?
Thanks Eric for the pictures. I just treated myself to 8 days in Paris and check your website out almost every day just to keep a piece of my favorite city close.
Absoultely beautiful colors and composition.
There was a movie "Perfume" released in 2001, with Mariel Hemingway, Jeff Goldblum and others. I imagine the film you saw is a different one?
Hehehhe, I just looked it up. The Tom Tykwer film will be coming to US on DVDs sometime but not out yet. I imagine it will come to theatres first (cinemas that is :)) but I am sure there are plenty of people who do not think it will make it here. Booo-hooo to them! They are out of touch with culture in the general sense!


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Best Restaurants in Akron
Akron is the home of many unique restaurants serving seriously delicious eats. Whether you prefer a hearty sandwich, Midwest-style pizza, or an elegant steak dinner, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Akron. We asked our local staff and their families for recommendations on the best places to eat in Akron. Check out these six beloved Akron restaurants the next time you are headed out for a bite to eat. If we didn't include your favorite, please let us know and we'll be happy to add to our list of recommendations.
Cilantro Thai
Cilantro Thai is a popular Akron restaurant that creates richly seasoned Central Thai dishes with creamy coconut and fragrant Thai basil. Stir-fried seafood served in a hot clay pot is one of their signature dishes. Other popular choices include duck curry, pineapple fried rice, and Pad Khee Mao, a stir-fry made from rice noodles, Thai basil, egg, and peppers.
Cilantro Thai also offers sushi and sashimi, including salmon tempura, volcano roll, and the signature Akron roll made from smoked salmon, eel, caviar, cream cheese, avocado, and asparagus. If you are visiting with sushi-loving friends, share an order of Cilantro Thai's Thaitanic. The Thaitanic is a huge sushi boat filled with twenty-four sushi rolls and twenty-four sashimi rolls. Be sure to save room for dessert. Cilantro Thai offers fried cheesecake and sweet sticky rice paired with fresh mango and coconut cream.
Visit Cilantro Thai on South Main Street. Lunch hours are weekdays from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner hours are Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations are encouraged.
Mr. Zub's Deli at the Matinee
Mr. Zub's is a short-order deli known for their themed sandwiches named for movie characters. The expansive menu includes sandwiches such as the Rocky Balboa (Philly steak, onions, peppers, and provolone), the Tommy Boy (meatball sub), and the Uncle Rico (roast beef, tater tots, and seasoned cream cheese on a bagel). Those with a hearty appetite should check out the Aunt Margie sandwich. Aunt Margie is a giant corned beef sandwich with Swiss cheese, butter, and a fried egg. In addition to their eclectic sandwiches, Mr. Zub's also serves pizzas, chicken wings, salads, and soups. Mr. Zub's Deli also has an impressive variety of draft and bottled beers.
Mr. Zub's Deli is on West Market Street, attached to the Matinee bar. Mr. Zub's is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Diamond Grille
The Diamond Grille has been in business since 1935 and is known for its old-school charm, impeccable service, and delicious steaks. Classic steakhouse appetizers such as shrimp cocktail and oysters Rockefeller are always on the menu. The Diamond Grille serves only U.S. Prime beef in cuts such as filet mignon, Boston strip, and long bone rib eye. The award-winning porterhouse for two is available on Tuesdays only.
The Diamond Grille also serves some of the best seafood in Akron. Choose from lobster, shrimp, scallops, and a variety of freshly caught fish. Other menu items included roasted chicken and several pork dishes, including the double-thick pork chops served with spiced applesauce.
Visit the Diamond Grille on West Market Street. The Diamond Grille is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Reservations are required. Diamond Grille does not accept credit cards.
Luigi's Restaurant
Luigi's Restaurant has been making award-winning Midwest-style pizza since 1949. Luigi's pizza has a soft, thick crust, mounds of Italian cheeses, and your choice of toppings. The extensive menu also includes a variety of old-world Italian dishes. Luigi's fans rave about the baked lasagna, Italian sausage, cheese ravioli, and delectable homemade meatballs. The menu also features homemade garlic bread, hot and cold sandwiches, a variety of pasta dishes, hearty pasta Fagioli, steak, and fried fish.
Luigi's Restaurant is on North Main Street. They are open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 a.m., Saturday from 5 a.m. to 4 a.m., and Sunday from 4 a.m. to 2 a.m. Lunch is served every weekday until 3 p.m. Luigi's does not accept credit cards.
The Lockview
The Lockview has been serving up gourmet grilled cheese at its downtown Akron location since 2008. The Lockview menu offers 16 grilled cheese options made with cheeses such as smoked gouda, Havarti dill, mozzarella, and goat cheese. Bread options include three-cheese Miche, marble rye, Tuscan herb, and thick Texas toast. The Lockview makes several soups to go along with your grilled cheese, including the traditional tomato.
In addition to grilled cheese, The Lockview also serves a variety of appetizers and salads. Fish tacos, steak, and the half-pound Lockview burger are also available. The Lockview has a long import and craft beer list as well as seasonal cocktails and wines.
If you visit, be sure to check out the one-of-a-kind rooftop beer garden. The Lockview is on South Main Street. Current hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Swenson's Drive-In
Swenson's Drive-In has developed a devoted fan base in the years since its opening in 1934. This Akron-based chain is known for its inexpensive menu items and friendly attendants that deliver your order straight to your car. Swenson's has an extensive burger menu, but the most popular is the Galley Boy. The Galley Boy is two freshly ground beef patties, cheese, and two Swenson sauces served on a toasted bun with a green olive garnish. Be sure to try Swenson's potato puffs, onion rings, or French fries as well.
Swenson's Drive-In offers milkshakes in more than 18 flavors, including root beer, pineapple, coffee, and caramel. Other desserts include sundaes, brownies, and a Xango made from fried cheesecake in a pastry tortilla.
Swenson's Drive-In has grown from its original Akron location to a beloved Ohio chain with restaurants in Akron, Canton, Columbus, and Cleveland. Hours vary depending on location.
Experience The Best Akron Has To Offer With Our Local Staff
North Coast Auto Mall loves our local Ohio restaurants and we hope you will, too. Our list of the "Best of Northeast Ohio" when it comes to restaurants in Akron was made by our staff's personal recommendations and favorites. We can guarantee that if you visit any of these six Akron favorites; we know you won't be disappointed. If you have any favorites that we missed, reach out to us online and let us know. We will be sure to add it to our list of recommendations for the best restaurants in Akron.
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Connecticut Health Exchange Director Leaving to Run Federal Website
Kevin Counihan led one of the most successful state-run health exchanges in the country.
by Chris Kardish | August 26, 2014 AT 5:30 PM
The Department of Health and Human Services has tapped Connecticut exchange director Kevin Counihan to run the federal government's own online marketplace following the state's successful first year of operations.
Counihan will be in place for the second year of enrollment, which starts Nov. 15, for the website that famously ground to a near halt shortly after going online. The federal government's HealthCare.gov now serves the 36 states that didn't create their own exchanges, where consumers without affordable employer coverage or a public plan can purchase health insurance online, often with the help of government subsidies.
Counihan's new job won't be easy. State exchanges have to link to various federal agencies for tasks like income verification, but the federal marketplace is both larger and more complex. By comparison, the federal exchange signed up 5.4 million people to the 2.6 million in state-based exchanges. He'll be the first ever CEO of the federal exchange, a position many called for after the disasterous rollout of the marketplace; HHS has yet to fill a new, seperate technology chief job.
Advice from a State That Fixed Its Health Exchange The Only Red State to Launch Its Own Health Exchange Record Traffic to State, Federal Exchanges as Deadline Nears States Racing to Build Health Exchanges in Time States Want Flexibility for Health Exchange Grants
While federal officials were able to stabilize HealthCare.gov by late last year and enrollment subsequently surged, they've also acknowledged in recent Congressional hearings that technical problems will persist in year two. Industry groups such as America's Health Insurance Plans have also complained that online payment systems still don't work.
But Counihan ran a state exchange that observers praised for its functionality. That was in part because the state purposefully trimmed down the number of tasks it would perform initially. Jim Wadleigh, the Connecticut exchange's chief information officer, previously told Governing that the state left plan management and some reporting features for later. Connecticut's site initially offered six functions to the federal government's roughly 14, excluding things like the collection of premiums, which insurers took on directly in the state.
The software platform used by Connecticut's exchange also worked well, drawing inquiries from nine states interested in adopting it, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the HHS department that oversees health exchanges. While CMS said Connecticut was the first state in the country to exceed its enrollment target of 100,000, the state also included new Medicaid enrollees when it announced it had reached 120,000 sign-ups in February. Republican opponents in the state pointed out that enrollment in private plans actually fell short.
Running an exchange also includes marketing and publicity, another area where Connecticut developed a reputation as a leader, creating storefront locations and taking its message to events such as a Lil' Wayne concert.
Counihan comes to CMS after decades in health care. Past expierence includes private-sector work with giants like Cigna and helping to launch Massachusetts' health exchange in 2006.
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SDTA's mission is to serve as the professional and trade association for South Dakota's fiduciary services and trust industry by promoting, educating and supporting professionals and organizations involved in the trust industry in South Dakota.
The Story Behind SDTA
The South Dakota Trust story began in 1981 when an attorney from Wisconsin with a shrewd understanding of state tax law advised a family to move their trusts to South Dakota to maximize our State's favorable regulatory laws on the sale of family owned business interests held in trusts. He noted that while Wisconsin had repealed its rule against perpetuity ("RAP"), thus allowing for perpetual trusts, he chose a state with no state income tax over unlimited duration. The family took his advice and moved the trusts to South Dakota before selling the family owned business interests, and saved over $12 million in state income taxes.
The attorney commented that if South Dakota repealed its' RAP, that benefit, combined with no state income tax would make South Dakota the top jurisdiction for personal trusts. In 1983, the opportunity for change presented itself. During his first term, Governor Bill Janklow seized the opportunity to convince South Dakota legislative leaders to repeal South Dakota's RAP. This significant change began to open doors for South Dakota trust companies and banks to provide a significant added benefit to their customers. The ensuing years of growth in South Dakota's trust industry would more than support this conclusion.
Between 1983 and 1993 South Dakota, through its regional and local banks, were able to attract new trust assets from out of state. In 1993, a trust officer at Norwest Bank, wrote an article about the advantages of South Dakota. The article was published in Trust and Estates Magazine. The article caught the attention of the CEO of Citibank's trust and estate planning practice in New York, who later convinced Citibank to start a South Dakota chartered trust company. With Citibank's international reach, South Dakota was a perfect place to situs trust for foreigners who were looking to move to the US because they could gift unlimited amounts into the trust and save state income tax and have the trust go on in perpetuity.
In 1996, the .com craze in the Silicon Valley started to take shape. South Dakota was a perfect place to put illiquid stock with minority discounts because of the very low gift exemption. Because the assets had no real value, the fees that trust companies could charge were nominal until the assets were sold or went through an IPO. Because of this, banks and institutional trust companies didn't want to hold the assets. This gave way to the creation of the South Dakota directed trust statute. This allowed banks and trust companies to hold these illiquid assets but reduce the risk of the concentrated stock positions by shifting the risk to a protector or investment advisor appointed in the trust document who was responsible for managing the assets.
SDTA Board Members
JESSICA BEAVERS
Jessica Beavers is Senior Vice President of Sawmill Trust Company. She is a founding Director of the South Dakota Trust Association, where she currently leads the initiatives for the Education Committee. She has twenty plus years of prior banking and trust administration experience. She is a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) and a Certified IRA Services Professional (CISP), having received these designations after satisfying the professional and educational requirements of the Institute of Certified Bankers. On a national level, Ms. Beavers is a leader in the American Bankers Association (ABA), currently serving as an Advisory Board Member to the ABA's National and Graduate Trust Schools. In addition, she is a CTFA Advisory Board Member to the Institute of Certified Bankers. She has previously participated on the ABA Trust Letter Advisory Board. Locally, Ms. Beavers served as an advisory board member with Eide Bailly, located in Sioux Falls, where she weighed in on industry issues. Ms. Beavers has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD and has completed course work for a Masters of Business Administration also from the University of Sioux Falls. In her community she gives her time by serving as an Executive Board member with Volunteers of America, Dakotas, as well as serving as a volunteer with Junior Achievement of South Dakota.
JOEL BLACK
Joel Black is the Managing Director of First Trust Company, LLC. Joel has over 30 years of experience in senior management or C-level positions across a broad spectrum of financial services, from publicly held to privately owned entities in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Most recently he served as Chief Operating Officer for the Wealth Management Group at U.S. Bancorp. Joel holds a B.A. degree from Dakota Wesleyan University, an M.B.A. in Finance from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, and has done doctoral work in business administration at Metropolitan State University. He is a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) and member of the West River Estate and Financial Planning Council.
PAT GOETZINGER
Pat is a partner in the Rapid City law firm of Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP where he leads the firm's Business and Estate Planning Group and counsels families and fiduciaries of all sizes on trust matters of all kinds, business succession planning issues of all varieties and trust company issues of all types. He is a past president of the South Dakota State Bar Association, is State Chair and a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel as well as a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers. He has been a member of the Governor's Task Force on Trust Administration and Reform & Administration since its inception in 1997. In addition to his service as a director on the inaugural board for the South Dakota Trust Association, Pat is a past president of the South Dakota Bar Foundation and is a director on several other non-profit boards. Pat has been recognized by his annual selection to the Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA Leading Lawyers for Business and Super Lawyers in several practice categories. Pat especially enjoys the connection to the Black Hills & the Mount Rushmore National Memorial provided by his lifetime membership in the Mount Rushmore Society.
Beth Jerdonek
Beth Jerdonek is General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer at Equity Trust Company. Her primary responsibilities include managing the Company's corporate governance program, oversight and implementation of the Company's compliance program and counseling the trust company and its affiliate businesses on risk items across all business lines and support functions. Previously, Ms. Jerdonek held roles as Director and Counsel for UBS Financial Services Inc., as well as Associate and Partner at Ulmer Berne LLP. She earned her undergraduate degree at Baldwin Wallace University and her law degree at Cleveland Marshall College of Law.
Antony Joffe
Antony Joffe is the President of Sterling Trustees and manages Sterling's day-to-day activities, including operations, compliance, sales and marketing. He previously was president of a Pennsylvania-chartered trust company and spent 15 years in the financial services industry, working with emerging growth companies to complete public and private equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions transactions, valuations and other financial advisory work. As a principal at NY-based Bryant Park Capital, he helped establish the firm's Philadelphia office and was also a principal at FB Capital Partners, a $500 million private equity fund. A CPA, Antony has worked in the investment banking group of Janney Montgomery Scott and as an auditor in the Business Advisory Group at Coopers & Lybrand. He earned his MBA in finance from Temple University and his bachelor's degree in accounting from Emory University.
MATTHEW MCMILLEN
Matthew McMillen is Executive Vice President and Chief Fiduciary Officer of Dorsey & Whitney Trust Company where he manages the trust administration and trust tax services departments while working with clients, attorneys and other advisors. As a CPA, Mr. McMillen has over 20 years of industry experience. He holds a B.S.- Accounting degree from the University of Wisconsin and a Master of Taxation degree from the University of Minnesota. He is also a graduate of the ABA Trust School program and Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA).
Mary Schaefbauer
Mary is a Senior Trust Officer with Sageworth Trust Company of South Dakota working as part of a team with Wealth and Investment Advisors providing customized high-touch customer service for multi-generational families and business owners. She has over twenty-five years of experience in fiduciary administration, trusts, estate planning, and new business development. Mary is graduate of the University of South Dakota and the University of South Dakota School of Law, a Board Member with the South Dakota Trust Association and Chair of the 2021 Fall Forum, an active member of the South Dakota Bar Association, a member of the Sioux Falls Estate Planning Council, and former President and Board Member of the Junior League of Sioux Falls, SD.
MATTHEW TOBIN
Matthew Tobin is the Managing Director of the South Dakota Trust Company, LLC. His primary responsibilities include legislation management, special projects administration, new client/business development, general office administration, and development and management of the Private Family Trust Company business. Mr. Tobin was formerly a member of the law firm Siegel, Barnett & Schutz, LLC. where his private law practice focused on general and business litigation. He also received considerable experience in negotiations, mediation, and alternate dispute resolution. Prior to joining Siegel, Barnett & Schutz, Mr. Tobin was a partner in the law firm of Johnson, Heidepriem, Miner, Marlow & Janklow, LLP. Mr. Tobin attended St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1994 with an emphasis in political science / government and economics. After college, Mr. Tobin spent approximately two years working for United States Senator Thomas Daschle. Mr. Tobin worked for Senator Daschle in Washington, D.C. and in the field office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Mr. Tobin attended the University of South Dakota School of Law and received his Juris Doctor in 1998. While in law school, he received the Cali Award for Excellence, was a member of the Dean's List, was a member of the Moot Court Board, and served as the director of the R.D. Hurd Volunteer Law Society. After graduation from law school, Mr. Tobin served as a law clerk for the Honorable Roger Wollman, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, from 1998 to 1999. He is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of South Dakota, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Tobin is married (Tara) and enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He also enjoys sports, traveling, hunting, golf and coaching youth hockey