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For several years, there was a group of us that were together more evenings than not. Sometimes it might only be three or four of us; sometimes there might be as many as a dozen.
Almost all of us – me, The Drunken Frenchman, BK, KB, The Frail Jew, Mustafa, Vegas – had reached a position of tenure in a very large record store. If none of us were rock stars (and none of us were), the popularity of our workplace gave us a bit of celebrity that could make you feel like one.
(our store had a reputation for a staff that was genuinely indifferent, sometimes bizarre, and – on a couple memorable occasions – borderline sociopathic)
The members of our group – no matter what quirks we might have possessed – were relatively benign and we all loved music. There were at least a couple shows each week – a local act, perhaps some friends, or acts on labels either indie or major – that we'd attend.
And we had our regular watering hole, a dark cantina in a triangle of more upscale bars where major players in the local (and national) music world would frequent. We would often close the place doing great damage to our meager funds, except for The Mogul, who was a rising star working for a major record label.
(we actually got our drinks on the cheap from the staff, but we gave the savings back in gratuities – sometimes unitentionally)
Our usual barkeep, a slight, blonde cat who I think had once played in a band, would be playing Elvis Costello or Black Crowes and The Drunken Frenchman would invariably remind us that "Earl knows when I'm here it has to be rock and roll."
(Earl usually played rock and roll whether the Frenchman was there or not)
There was considerable banter about a usual slate of subjects – movies, women, current events, sports, the next round – but the two subjects that dominated the conversations were harebrained schemes and music.
After several rounds, the discussions invariably got more boisterous and the focus of the mass conversation would splinter, going in several directions and coming at one all at once…
…the Frenchman touting the merits of The Zombies' drummer Hugh Grundy…
…BK telling of some obscure performance by John Coltrane. "It was '57, Heidelburg…"
One particular night, the din had reached a drunken crescendo, no one really listening to anyone else.
And, then, it stopped.
I glanced over at The Frail Jew.
He was a singer/songwriter and an articulate guy.
He was also easily rattled. Behind the wheel, he navigated with the self-assured cool of my grandmother and you could literally observe his hairline receding from the stress.
There he sat, hand around a half empty glass, catatonic.
From his trancelike state, he was jarred to speak by the sudden end of the overwhelming barrage of conversation.
And, from his mouth, one word escaped like a burp.
For years to come, when we'd gather, at some point we'd try and decipher this cryptic utterance, but it would remain a mystery; not even The Frail Jew knew what he had meant or why he had said it.
Of course, now I pull up a newsite and I'm deluged with BP, unemployment, tea parties, immigration, aid flotillas to Gaza, Iran, North Korea, Gary Coleman…
And all there is to say is "Ed."
I believe that we were drinking whiskey on that night in honor of BK's birthday. So, here is a trio of whiskey songs…
Drive-By Truckers – Women Without Whiskey
from Southern Rock Opera
I've never been a big fan of Southern rock. Tom Petty, sure, but most of the acts tagged as such just never really moved me much. Drive-By Truckers are the exception and why shouldn't they be?
And, if the gloriously ragged Women Without Whiskey is any indication, they've certainly managed to run up a bar tab or two.
Thin Lizzy – Whiskey In The Jar
from Dedication: The Very Best Of Thin Lizzy
Someone else who most assuredly accumulated some hefty tabs at his local was the late Phil Lynott. Lynott and Thin Lizzy earned immortality and a spot on every classic rock playlist 'til the end of time here in the States with The Boys Are Back In Town.
Good for them, but, personally, I'd be contented enough if I never heard the song again.
I'm full.
But, Whiskey In The Jar is another matter – the outlaw's saga, Lynott's charisma, "musha ring dum a doo dum a da," and Eric Bell's solo…
Willie Nelson – Whiskey River
from Essential Willie Nelson
There needs to be a Willie Nelson fantasy resort. Who wouldn't pay good money to spend a week living like Willie?
Paloma's mom has a picture of her and Willie from the years that she worked for a record label. Sometimes Paloma will speak of her mother and beam as she asks, "Isn't my mom cool?
Yes, sweetness, she is.
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CCS, Inc. - Why does the generated code that uses BIT variables look so ugly?
Home » Support » FAQ » Why does the generated code that uses BIT variables look so ugly?
Remember to use ! not ~, && not & and || not | with bits. Note that the INPUT(...) function and some other built-in functions that return a bit follow the same rules.
Both will work but the first one is implemented with one bit test instruction and the second one does a conversion to a byte and a comparison to zero.


I made a presentaiton on the role of the UN police in protecting civilians at the Global Peacebuilding Association's seminar on 25 March 2017. The following is the summary of my presentation. I did not expect to have so many enthusiastic questions. Great to see that there is a keen interest in the UN police in the Japanese academics and practitioners – very rarely studied area.
Having initiated as the United Nation (UN)'s response to mass civilian killings, the concept of protection of civilians (POC) has become the center of what UNPeace Operations delivers. It is the raison d'être for a few recent missions. Prof. Kihara-Hunt explored the role of the UN police in POC and argued that their central role should be supported institutionally and operationally.
The presentation was in three parts: 1) the birth and development of POC, 2) the development of the role of the UN police, and 3) challenges and suggestions for better delivery of POC.
The POC concept was born as the UN's response to mass killings of civilians. The key is, and remains to be, protecting civilians 'under imminent threat of physical violence'. The content has become more specific. Some recent mandates identify specific groups for protection. Earlier mandates included POC as a part, and some more recent ones have POC as their objectives. POC has shifted from an authority to use force to the duty to protect at two levels: at the level of peacekeepers and that of the mission. The UN considers its POC mandates in three tiers and four phases, taking a holistic approach with its focus on the community in the host State.
UN police is the fastest growing component of UN Peace Operations. Having started in the 1960s as a 30-member team under the military command, it has grown in number to around 13,000 and has been long recognized as an independent existence. Its functions have shifted from monitoring to capacity building and institution building. They are required to deliver more and more complex tasks. There are two types of UN police: Individual Police Officers (IPOs, including Specialized Police Teams – SPTs), who are seconded by contributing countries and deployed individually; and Formed Police Units (FPUs), who are seconded as units of 120-140 police officers. FPUs are deployed for specific tasks, operating in high-risk environments and/or requiring coherent response. Currently about 70 percent of UN police are FPUs. UN police have gained importance in UN Peace Operations, to the extent that they not only deliver core functions, but also the effective delivery of their functions is linked to the missions' exit strategies. UN police' strength, in particular that of IPOs, is their interaction with the communities that they serve for, and information that are based on that posture. Despite this, UN police are yet to be fully integrated into the UN's planning, strategies, operations and analysis, and struggle to deliver their functions efficiently. They suffer from insufficient and inadequate supply of human and other resources. UN Police are currently under reform. An external review suggested that their functions be considered in two different types: protection and development and that appropriate human resource be provided for those functions.
POC is a mandate that contains the biggest gap between what is expected and what is delivered, according to the High Panel on UN Peace Operations. In particular, the role of the UN police is most unclear according to a study by the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The community-centered approach of the POC matches the strength of the UN police. It is suggested that the UN police play the central role in the delivery of the POC. For that, it is essential that the structure of command be clarified, POC operations to be civilian-led in principle, and the UN police to be fully involved POC planning, strategies, analysis and evaluation.


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Yellowjackets win NCAA opener
The University of Wisconsin-Superior men's soccer team defeated Augsburg 2-1 in the opening round of the NCAA Division III tournament Saturday afternoon in St. Paul.
Written By: Superior Telegram | Nov 10th 2018 - 4pm.
The Yellowjackets (19-2-1) will now play the host St. Thomas Tommies at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11.
The Tommies (15-3-2) defeated UWS 2-0 in the season-opener for both teams on Aug. 31.
Augsburg took a 1-0 lead when Hsinku Lay scored on a corner kick by Lionel Vang 10:52 into the game.
James Bruce tied it up for UWS with his 16th goal at 24:26. Miguel Ocampo picked up an assist on the goal that started with a free kick.
Aaron Blanchard scored the eventual game-winning goal on a header from inside the box in the 67th minute.
Dalton VonKaenel finished with two saves for UWS, which outshot Augsburg 13-8. Garrett Kaelin had three saves for the Auggies (12-4-4).
The Yellowjackets (19-2-1) enter Sunday's game with a 15-match winning streak and unbeaten streak of 20 games.

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Cyclone 'Varda' is advancing towards the south Indian shore near Chennai, in Tamil Nadu, instead of its projected landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast, gaining strength after roosting over the west-central Bay of Bengal since its formation on Friday. As it clears off the Bay, it is likely to open the door to winter chill in Bangladesh. Temperatures may start falling in the next 72 hours, coinciding with the last days of Agrahayan with the arrival of the first day of Poush on Friday. Sources in the meteorological department said once Varda leaves the Bay, drying up its accompanying moisture in the air, it would allow the first chill of winter to gain strength.
Temperatures have already started falling in northern Bangladesh, with fog blanketing the sun for most of the morning. North-western Chuadanga recorded the lowest minimum temperature of 10.4 degrees Celsius yesterday, followed by 10.5 degrees C in Tetualia and Rajarhat, 10.8 degrees C in Rajshahi, 11.6 degrees C in Dinajpur, 12.4 degrees C in Jessore, 12.5 degrees C in Kushtia and 12.6 degrees C in Rangpur, indicating how the mercury was falling in northern parts of the country. In Dhaka, far away in the central plains, it was 16.2 degrees C, with a maximum of 28.2 degrees C.


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David Djite snowboarder
When there's more a stake
Meet David Djité
For athlete David Djité snowboarding is more than just a sport; it's a way of life. Since he was three years old, he and his snowboard have been inseparable. Whether hitting kickers in the park or picking a line through the trees in the backcountry of his home resort, Laax in Switzerland, snowboarding gives him the freedom to express himself, to feel grateful and humble towards nature. But in 2015, he was involved in a serious accident that nearly cost him his life and it changed his relationship with snowboarding.
'The first three months after the accident were a physical and psychological rollercoaster,' David explains. On a snowboarding trip to Finland, David caught an edge after landing a trick in the park. In the initial aftermath, he thought he'd got away lightly, with just a few broken ribs. But it turned out he had serious internal injuries and needed emergency surgery. After a few weeks in a Finnish hospital, he returned to his home in Zurich and started contemplating his future relationship with snowboarding.
'At first, I felt an extreme amount of aversion and regret towards snowboarding and never wanted to have anything to do with it again. But over time I realised why I love snowboarding. I now try to express myself and my thoughts much more with snowboarding. I see it as an art form, where I'm the artist not the athlete.'
This artistic side comes through in his video projects, not just the way he rides. Last season he was able to realise a long-held dream of producing his own film project, titled Betty Ford, a beautifully shot 'ode to snowboarding' that makes you want to go out and ride your nearest snow-covered mountain asap. And he has big plans – with bigger mountains – in his sights too, with Alaska being his ultimate dream snowboarding destination.
But his accident – and his age – has given him wisdom and perspective. He's now a rider that doesn't just want to explore what's 'out there', but also what's in his own head. 'I think exploration of the self is what we all need to explore more in the future. We need to ask ourselves: what do I like, what don't I like? What do I want to be and how can I achieve it? If we all think like this, we'll automatically discover new places and ways to explore, too.'
He'd also like to see more inclusion in snowboarding. As one of the few faces of colour on the snowboard scene in Europe he is a reminder that the industry needs to do more to welcome minorities into the mountains. He believes everyone should be welcome in the mountains, not just the privileged. Through his creative riding and filming, he is bringing new focus to this issue, which we hope will inspire overdue change.
But above all, he wants to have fun. Like many professional athletes, he tended to put too much pressure on himself. But now his focus has sharpened on gratitude. 'Snowboarding has shaped me as a person and made me who I am today. When I ride, I forget my problems and just feel free.'


You certainly managed to cram a hell of a lot of collectivism in that one little post.
Did you know the more you publicly trash them, the less they'll read our good ideas and learn from them? What am I saying? Of course you do.
When the polling data shows immigrants time and time again will vote against our Constitutional rights it is moronic to ignore it. Stating facts is not trashing, however referring to groups of people as "them" like you did some say that is a slur.
There is absolutely zero chance of this happening after what Rand did today. He is getting savaged everywhere from the same Republican voters he needs to get elected and they will likely remember it.
Do you want to know what's moronic? Let me enlighten you. Moronic behavior is grousing about how immigrants might vote someday while our own children are being indoctrinated with communism in a manner so effective no foreign school system could hope to compete with it.
That is moronic behavior. Just about as moronic as cramming posts full of collectivism, then pointing fingers over the use of one innocent pronoun.
Who do we have left who is capable of teaching them? And can we not help our own people at the same time?
Who is the moron? The person who thinks people foreign and domestic can learn a better way, and teaching them is a better cure? Or the person who let's the media circus distract them from that important work?
Nobody will remember this next month but the white nationalists and the constitutionalists. And the fact that the WNs disapprove would get him more votes, not less.
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Of course we all know that the white nationals know what poison they are, and like to hang out with the supporters of their enemies just to make them look guilty by association. But I don't give much credit for that.
Those other collectivists taught them how to do it. You know the ones I mean. The liberals.
All your bases R belong to us, mark your time.
Notice how that "you" in your words could apply not just to me, but also to Ron Paul, Rand Paul, Justin Amash, and everyone who supports this website's mission.
So then where do you fit in? Are you just here to troll?
Good lord do you deliver.
A violation of the constitution is a violation of the constitution. And the more of those Republicans get away with now, the more Democrats get away with later. That's called 'precedence'.
I thought the danger of Democrats getting away with even more $#@! later was what got your blood pressure up in the first place.
All you want to do is find a way to jump from the frying pan to the fire.
This is an "emergency" declaration. The keyword being "emergency".
If the President can spend money however he wants, and it takes a two-thirds majority of both houses of Congress to override the President's self-appropriations, then why have Congress at all?
I do not believe the President should have that power unless it is an "emergency" in time of war which includes defending our borders from an invasion which is what we have.
It's not the President's job to be the judge of "time of war" either.
This makes me so proud.
Rand is going to get attacked so hard on so many sides for this. And he's doing it anyway.
I hope this doesn't mean he doesn't get to play golf with Trump anymore.
I didn't know Rand Paul was wanting to retire from politics.
The President is empowered to repel invasions as the Commander in chief of the military.
Serious question: Why didn't Republicans fund the wall/fence when they had the majority in 2016?
And why didn't Trump make including $5 Billion for wall funding a criterion for signing the budgets they sent to him? Trump didn't decide to play that game until he was working with a Congress that he knew wouldn't do it.
SwordSmyth has informed us that Justin Amash never decried Obama's use of executive power to legislate.
That wouldnt of fueled his supporters anger enough to activate them politically. Make no mistake, Trump couldnt care less about the wall or border security. Political football is what this issue is, as is most of what he does.
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I am sorry but Rand is wrong here. If he wanted to do something about it, he and others in Congress need to change the National Emergencies Act of 1976. Congress abdicated this power to the President to declare a National Emergency.
Taking this court will only drag it out that much longer, but when it gets to court, a Judge is going to be reluctant to create a definition and interpret a law that Congress, itself, didn't bother to do in 1976.
Facts. Rand wont be any good to Liberty movement if he has no political collateral or isnt re elected if he decides to run again.
Um, lots of emergencies got declared without money being allocated. Lots of them.
How could Congress know they didn't like the law before Trump misinterpreted and abused it?
If the liberty movement is compromised of guys with opinions similar to yours, then there is no liberty movement.
Changing that law may be a good idea.
But there's no need to say that he has to support one or the other and can't support following the Constitution right now before that law gets changed (if it ever can), while also supporting changing that law.
Also, I have seen no evidence that Trump's executive order is really pursuant to that law. Can you point to the part of it that you have in mind? Others here who have made claims similar to yours have not been able to do that.
Trump isn't the one that misinterpreted it.
Ford, Carter, Reagan, two Bushes, one Clinton and Obama all failed to do the unconstitutional end run around Congress' power of the purse because they all misinterpreted a law that only Trump can read?
Care to explain how? Up to this challenge?
Last edited by acptulsa; 03-04-2019 at 09:20 AM.
Since you are acting like you know the law, please show us where it authorizes Trump to reallocate funding to the construction of a border wall, so that we can read that part of the law for ourselves and see if we agree that it says what you think it does.
Had he decleared a state of emergency and used funds already allocated to say the military or homeland security to build the fence, then I will agree with u. But that is not what he did, he is setting a dangerous precedent that other presidents are going to use to enslave us.
Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer hints court may not agree with MAGA's "emergency declaration"
Will Rand force a vote on a declaration of war in Libya?


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Q: getting Error while executing a simple form I am a beginner to C#. I just created a simple form for my project using Visual Studio 2010, by importing some pictures into it. After deleting some unwanted images from Resources file it is giving the error:

"Error 7 Invalid Resx file. Could not find file
  'C:\Users\HP1\Documents\Visual Studio
  2010\Projects\test\test\Resources\331295-krishna-playing-flute.jpg'.

After that I can't able make any changes in my form. Even after If I am making any changes it is not reflecting while executing the program.

A: in your project open your resx file in visual studio.it is xml file and easily readable. you need to remove those line which are causing this error (If these images are of no use) or place the given jpg file at the required location

A: I can't look at your file, but maybe error is that file contains source on files that do not exist. Remove those sources.

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Canada has huge appeal for Aussie holidaymakers, with 146,000 visiting in the 12 months before June 20171. It's a big old country with lots to offer visitors, from modern city sophistication, to breath-taking, snow landscapes.
It's generally safe, and the people are internationally renowned for their friendliness, but you're still a long way from home, which is why travel insurance is vital for any overseas trip.
• Skiing and snowboarding: For many travellers, carving up the powder at Whistler, Banff, or one of Canada's other ski resorts is THE reason for visiting the country. With guaranteed deep powder that puts the Australian ski fields to shame, it's worth the long-haul journey to get there. But if hitting the snow slopes is your reason for visiting Canada, don't forget the travel insurance, and make sure that snow activities are a stipulated inclusion on your policy.
• Get up close with a polar bear: Churchill, in the Canadian province of Manitoba, is known as the polar bear capital of the world. In November each year, it's not surprising to see these incredible animals ambling down the town streets as they make their way to the ice caps. But remember, these are wild animals and need to be treated with respect. Your travel insurance may not cover you if you engage in deliberately reckless behaviour, so keep a safe distance.
• Other mountain sports: Canada isn't just for the winter snow sports. When summer hits its stride, mountain biking and other outdoor activities can be lots of fun in Canada. Just make sure to stay safe by using appropriate protective equipment, such as helmets, and check that any adventure sports you're doing are covered by your travel insurance policy!
• Feel the power of Niagara Falls: Straddling the US/Canada border, Niagara Falls is made up of three enormous cascades. The best views are from the Canada side, but these falls are powerful, so be prepared to get drenched! Also, on your way from Toronto, there's several vineyards selling the local 'icewine', so pop in for a sample. Just make sure to stay under the limit if you've hired a car for your drive to Niagara – your travel insurance will be void if you have an accident while drinking.
Canada's crime rate is similar to Australia's2, with most incidents occurring in cities. Thefts are also more common in tourist hotspots, and from unlocked cars. Canada is also prone to extreme weather conditions, as well as wildfires, tornadoes and earthquakes2.
What does travel insurance cover in Canada?
Your travel insurance should cover you for medical expenses you might incur in Canada. Australia doesn't have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Canada, so you'll bear your own costs if you get ill or injured2.
Wherever you are in the world there's always the chance of delays, cancellations and, especially if you're skiing or canoeing, the chance of injury.
Your policy should cover ambulance transportation, repatriation flights, medical and hospital costs, dental treatment and also in-hospital cash up to the pre-determined limit of your policy.
If you injure someone, or damage property while you're in Canada, then this cover will help you up to the limits specified in your policy.
If you have to cancel or rearrange your trip, or part of it, then you may lose deposits or incur cancellation fees and this cover can reimburse you up to the limits specified in your policy.
If your luggage is lost or delayed then you'll be able to buy replacement items up to the limits specified in your policy.
If you lose your luggage in Canada then you'll be reimbursed for the cost of replacing your goods up to the limits specified in your policy.
If your travel plans are disrupted by circumstances beyond your control, then you'll get a payment to cover any additional meals and accommodation up to the limits specified in your policy. You may be able to enjoy a moose burger, on the house!
If you die on your travels due to an accident, then your relatives will receive a benefit payment.
If you need to replace passports or visas while in Canada, then the costs are covered up to the limits of your specific policy.
If you have an accident with your rental car then you're covered against the rental company's insurance excess payment.
Planning on enjoying the amazing winter sports opportunities Canada has to offer? It's important to ensure you add Snow Cover benefit on to your travel policy. Additionally, it's important to check the terms & conditions of your policy to make sure you're adequately covered should an accident occur.
With iSelect, you can compare travel policies side by side. Find a policy for your needs before embarking on the Canadian trip of a lifetime.
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import riverWaterQualityMonitoring from './getRiverWaterQualityMonitoring';

export default {
  query: {
    riverWaterQualityMonitoring
  }
};

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Paediatrics (RCH)
Paediatrics (RCH) - Theses
Bernie, Charmaine
Paediatric Child
Assessment 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder 1 Coaching 1 Diagnosis 1
Start date: 2020 × End date: 2022 × Subject: Paediatric × Subject: Child × Author: Bernie, Charmaine ×
Understanding and supporting children and families on the pathway to autism assessment
Bernie, Charmaine ( 2021)
Delays accessing assessments for concerns relating to autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting between one and four out of every 100 children, have been identified globally as an issue of concern. Even in developed countries where access to healthcare may be of a comparatively high standard and individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders have received care for decades, the time between initial identification of concerns and autism diagnosis can be in excess of two years. Assessment delays can have a negative impact on child, parent, and family outcomes, including long-term health and well-being. This is particularly the case when delays to diagnosis and targeted interventions occur during periods of optimal neuroplasticity. Despite efforts to reduce wait time across healthcare systems worldwide, waiting lists continue to cause delays for those seeking diagnostic classification and access to needed services. This experience is a common issue for parents of young children with autism-related concerns. In Australia, wait times for assessment for children with autism-related concerns are highly variable, depending on a service's geographical location, service funding, models of service delivery, and a family's own resources. These factors can affect a family's pursuit of either public or private health care, which in turn can influence pathway length and associated experiences. While both pathways for assessment are available in Australia, accessing a private evaluation is not an option for many families due to financial constraints. In this scenario, children can wait between three months and two years for a publicly-funded autism assessment despite recently published national guidelines recommending that assessment commence within three months of referral. In the context of ongoing extensive waits for autism assessment, work is needed to understand how individuals and families can be supported during their waiting periods. For parents of children awaiting an autism assessment, as well as delaying needed care, the waiting time is a source of stress and uncertainty. Stress can be exacerbated when there is a large amount of conflicting information. Varying healthcare provider responses about a child's presenting concerns, optimal services available, unproven interventions and the need for early life interventions that are difficult to access are also factors contributing to the family's stress. Prospective research on the issues relating to the pre-diagnostic phase, particularly following identification and referral, has been limited to date. So too have investigations regarding best support for children and their families waiting for autism assessment. This thesis has aimed to address this research gap, by drawing on theory, data, and original research, in the context of the author's clinical experience, to further understand the issues and support required for young children and their families waiting for an autism assessment. This work considers the appropriateness and feasibility of a brief function-focused intervention while waiting, as one solution worthy of further exploration. The motivation of this thesis emerged from clinical experience as an autism service coordinator and occupational therapist; supporting families as they attempt to manage the challenging, often lengthy period between referral and assessment. The current thesis is comprised of three original studies. Underpinned by well-established models and theories in clinical research, in addition to child and family health, well-being, function and participation, these investigations were embedded in a family-centred practice framework. The influence of family on child health and well-being has been at the forefront of each of the studies undertaken that contribute to this body of work. The studies were supported by the understanding that for young children in particular, the family context is a key consideration in overall health and well-being outcomes. Other social and environmental influences have also been considered throughout this thesis. This body of work acknowledges health service environments and their impact on service access, which can in turn affect the health and well-being of children and families. The influence of service structures on early access pathways have been subsequently considered throughout this thesis. The first of three original studies involved an analysis of existing clinical data, to explore local pathways to autism assessment for families of young children referred in Victoria. The second study explored existing interventions that have supported families in the pre-diagnostic stage, via a systematic review and meta-analysis. Finally, a pilot and feasibility study were undertaken, exploring "Coaching While Waiting" for families of children recently referred for autism assessment. Study results provide a basis upon which to conduct a future randomised control trial exploring the efficacy of the approach for children and families waiting for autism assessment. Following an in-depth literature review on the pathway to autism assessment, presented in Chapter 2, existing local data about referral and autism assessment was sourced. The aims of the study were threefold. First, to explore demographic and assessment pathway characteristics for children referred to a tertiary hospital in Melbourne for an autism assessment. Second, to understand differences in characteristics between those who proceed to receiving an autism diagnosis as opposed to those that do not. Finally, to assess which demographic and modifiable service-related factors on the pathway to assessment - inclusive of screening questionnaire results - may be predictive of an autism diagnosis. Observational pathway data was examined using bivariate and regression analyses. The findings identified lengthy waiting lists for multidisciplinary team diagnosis and discovered that a substantial minority (36%) of children referred with a query of autism do not go on to receive the diagnosis. Moreover, screening tools administered at triage were found not to be helpful in predicting service needs and diagnosis. The study added value by increasing an understanding of referral and diagnostic pathways in Victoria. It was concluded that alternative approaches were needed to help direct families to appropriate services at the point of triage. A systematic review was completed to investigate applied interventions for families while waiting for their child's diagnostic assessment. The aims of this study were to explore the nature of interventions implemented and to evaluate the efficacy of parent-directed interventions compared with controls, with regard to improving child, family and service access outcomes whilst a child waits for diagnostic assessment as part of paediatric healthcare. Four controlled studies met the inclusion criteria, and moderate to high risk of bias was found across those included. To the authors' knowledge, this was the first systematic review to explore parent-directed interventions whilst children wait for diagnostic assessments. Interventions, though variable, may have a positive effect on child, family and service-related outcomes, though more controlled studies with low risk of bias are needed before further efficacy conclusions can be drawn. Further studies should continue to focus on the three outcome areas explored; child, family, and service-related outcomes, in relation to the best intervention methods to support families in this interim period. With long wait times and lack of clarity around the best interventions for children and families whilst waiting, a pilot and feasibility study was undertaken. The study aimed to investigate whether a function-focused approach, inclusive of service navigation support and Occupational Performance Coaching, was acceptable and practical for families in this period. Additionally, the study established preliminary findings to support further efficacy testing in an appropriately-powered randomised control trial. Sixteen participants were recruited in three study arms: usual care, videoconference and face-to-face coaching. The design was feasible with completion rates reaching pre-set targets. Participants in the intervention group demonstrated clinically significant improvement across functional goals set, and improved service access at follow-up. The intervention holds promise as an appropriate approach for families waiting for their child's autism assessment. Support for children and families while waiting for diagnostic evaluations is a research area requiring further attention. The approach adopted in the Coaching While Waiting trial has the potential to address key issues that are likely to benefit children with emerging support needs and their families, beyond those waiting for autism assessment. A trial exploring intervention effectiveness is planned, with key outcomes linked to whether children and families have timely and improved access to needed services, as well as achieving function-focused goals prior to diagnostic assessment. Such endeavours are critical if improvements in the early care pathway for children with autism and developmental concerns are to be realised, for the short and long-term benefit of children, families and services.


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Dr. Alexey Serov to present at the U.S. Department of Energy's 2017 DOE Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluations Meeting
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) 2017 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting (AMR) for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program and the Vehicle Technologies Office will be held on June 5–9, 2017, at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. Pajarito Powder's Alexey Serov will present, sharing results of the second and final year of his project on "Development of PGM-free Catalysts for Hydrogen Oxidation Reaction in Alkaline Media," awarded for June 2015 through August 2017.
He will be presenting on Wednesday, June 7th, at 3:15 PM.
This project is a joint development of PGM-free anodic materials for hydrogen oxidation (University of New Mexico), scaling up synthesis of these materials (Pajarito Powder), making new anion exchange ionomer (Los Alamos National Laboratory), and finally integration of catalysts and ionomers into Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (AEMFC) electrode (EWII Fuel Cell, LLC). During the first year, the team showed steady progress on making Ni-based anodes with state-of-the-art performance in HOR determined by Rotating Disk Electrode. All milestones and Go/No-Go decisions were successfully passed by members of Dr. Serov's team, which resulted in high score evaluations by peer reviewers.
To view the report, please visit here.
This year's presentation will be devoted to results of Membrane Electrode Assembly development, design of catalytic layer, and understanding of the water management in AEMFCs. Alexey will show the performance of AEMFCs operated at selected fuel cell conditions which are at least 4 times higher than any previously published data.
For more details on AMR, please visit.
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Career highlights have included the title role in TURANDOT for her company-debuts with the Teatro La Fenice (Venice, Italy) and the Staatsoper Hannover; the Dyer's Wife in DIE FRAU OHNE SCHATTEN for her company-debuts with the Hamburgische Staatsoper and the Aalto-Musiktheater Essen; the title role in ELEKTRA, the Dyer's Wife in DIE FRAU OHNE SCHATTEN, Regen in LEAR, and Lady Macbeth in MACBETH with Oper Frankfurt; the title role in ELEKTRA with Stockholm's Kungliga Operan and for her company-
Caroline Whisnant
"Caroline Whisnant's… vivid phonation and her shining top notes made her a Brünnhilde of vocal brilliance which has become rather rare today."
--Die Rheinpfalz
debut with Norway's Den Norske Opera; Brünnhilde in DIE WALKÜRE with Stockholm's Kungliga Operan and Sardegna's Teatro Lirico di Cagliari; the title role in ELEKTRA (European debut), Brünnhilde in DIE WALKÜRE, Brünnhilde in SIEGFRIED, Brünnhilde in GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG, the Dyer's Wife in DIE FRAU OHNE SCHATTEN, the title role in TURANDOT, and the title role in TOSCA with the Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe; the title role in ELEKTRA, Brünnhilde in DIE WALKÜRE, Brünnhilde in SIEGFRIED, Brünnhilde in GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG, the Dyer's Wife in DIE FRAU OHNE SCHATTEN, Ariadne in ARIADNE AUF NAXOS, the title role in Cherubini's MÉDÉE, the title role in a new production of TURANDOT, the title role in TOSCA, Ortrud in LOHENGRIN, Senta in DER FLIEGENDE HOLLÄNDER, Leonore in FIDELIO, Elisabeth in TANNHÄUSER, the title role in ANNA BOLENA (concert), Brünnhilde in DER RING AN EINEM ABEND VON LORIOT, Agathe in DER FREISCHÜTZ (concert), and Gertrud in HÄNSEL UND GRETEL with the Nationaltheater Mannheim; the title role in NORMA with the Teatro Colon de Bogotá and Des Moines Metro Opera; the title role in TURANDOT with the Teatro Municipal de Santiago de Chile, the Teatro Colon de Bogotá, Portland Opera, Dallas Opera (student performances), and Kentucky Opera; the title role in ARIADNE AUF NAXOS with England's Broomhill Festival, Arizona Opera, and Lyric Opera of Kansas City; the title role in TOSCA with Opera Memphis; the title role in SUOR ANGELICA with Nevada Opera; Leonore in FIDELIO, the title role in VANESSA, Leonora in IL TROVATORE, and Donna Elvira in DON GIOVANNI with Des Moines Metro Opera; Desdemona in OTELLO with Baltimore Opera; Santuzza in CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA, Maddalena de Coigny in ANDREA CHÉNIER, and Donna Elvira in DON GIOVANNI with Lyric Opera of Kansas City; Madame Lidoine in LES DIALOGUES DES CARMÉLITES with Tulsa Opera; and Rosalinde in DIE FLEDERMAUS with Kentucky Opera. Concert highlights have included BEETHOVEN'S NINTH SYMPHONY with the Orquesta Filarmónica de Bogotá.
Artist's website: carolinewhisnant.com


Hedgehog drawing. An original pencil drawing of a pygmy hedgehog, drawn with soft graphite pencils on cream paper and mounted, ready to frame. I love attending Wildlife Drawing sessions, and a couple of years ago got the opportunity to sketch (and hold!) some gorgeous pygmy hedgehogs. This particular hedgehog has such a lovely friendly face, that I'm sure this piece of art will make you smile every time you see it! The drawing itself measures about 6" x 8", and has been sealed inside an 8" x 10" ivory coloured mount. I've included an example of how it could look framed, but please note the frame is not included, only the mount.
16"x20" Acrylic on stretched canvas with painted edges.
The only 4 canvas artwork in the popular ''Birches'' series of paintings. Each canvas is 20cm x 50cm tall.. Painted in high quality acrylic paint, each canvas is strung and varnished ,ready to hang.. Each canvas is a painting in itself-- so could be hung individually, in pairs or as intended as a quartet! now sold Would look great in a modern ,contemporary home or a more tradition one. .


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9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Kid's Day at the market! Unique hand-crafted items for sell by local, aspiring kids. Pre-Registration to participate required.
10-11:15 a.m. — Family Entertainment by "The Reptile Man"
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Family Entertainment Magic Show by "Presto the Peculiar"
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I will only do episodes involving car crashes. Its a daily soap like "Gute Zeiten, Schlechte Zeiten", but done by action concept.
Its a daily soap about rescue, fire fighting and police. All action scenes (and car chases) were done by Action Concept and also filmed on the same Motorway as Alarm für Cobra 11.
You didnt miss a thing. I mean, the action is good but any Youtuber could do better plots. And even i know how emergency workers are doing their job. This is good for Crash Compilations on Youtube but not for television. Seriously, Action Concept can do better than that.
Now you would save your 20 Euro, because you can watch it free and legal on RTL Now.
Update: Added all four star cars of the rescue crew which appear in all episodes. Did also some episodes while looking for good pictures of the 4-stars.
I know a drink game for the next party. Every time they use an air cannon in "112", i drink a cocktail.
Hey admins, as i solved the technical issues i will finish this series soon. But i want to know if adding "Auf Streife - Die Spezialisten" is okay. Its a scripted reality show. They film it to look like a documentary but its actually a tv series. However i have concerns as it is not on imdb. We have "Auf Streife" on imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2876418/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2) but not the spin-off Die Spezialisten. This series also has no episode numbers. Sat.1 started the series and they used seasons at the beginning. But now the episodes are not numbered anymore. Currently they speak of years and not of seasons because the series is shown non stop. But they have a small break in december (holidays) and i dont know the episode numbers.


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Friends of Newport Museum and Art Gallery
Objects in Focus June 2020
Objects in Focus for June 2020 Self-portrait (1987) by Harry Holland Harry Holland's reputation stretches well beyond his home city of Cardiff, where he has lived since 1973. A figurative artist with extraordinary technical ability, Harry has exhibited widely and has work in international collections including the: Tate, Metropolitan Museum of Art and National Portrait Museum of Canada. Throughout his career, Harry has focused on the often unfashionable formal and technical aspects of painting, drawing inspiration from classical themes, which he applies to the modern world. This highly accomplished self-portrait was acquired by Newport Museum and Art Gallery in the early 1990s. It shows Harry in a reflective and confident moment in his career. Self-portrait (1987) by Sara Rossberg Sara Rossberg is recognised for her striking figurative paintings and drawings. Her work features both groups and individuals, with a strong emphasis on the head and face. Thi
The Crumlin Branch of the Monmouthshire Canal
The Crumlin Branch of t he Monmouthshire Canal Many people have been using the canal system to carry out lockdown walks and the Crumlin branch of the canal is a favourite for people in and around Newport. Anne Dunton has sent some photographs of her daily walk during lockdown. She usually walks up to the top of Ridgeway in Newport and then takes the path down through the woods of Allt-yr-yn Nature Reserve to the canal . The reserve occupies the 32 acre site of the former Allt-yr-yn House and lido, and an old stone quarry. The lido has been turned into one of the ponds and only a few stones of the house remain . Thus Anne is walking through the grounds of Allt-yr -yn house . lt was situated to the west of Newport and was surrounded by woodland and fields. She remembers swimming in Allt-yr-yn lido and this link is to a page from Newport Past. The lido was opened by the Deputy-Mayor in 1934 and closed in the mid 1960s. Now the remains are overgrown and obscured fr
Octavius Morgan, an Antiquarian with a passion for Collection and Curation. By Mary Evans In early February before lockdown would radically affect our way of life I joined a group of National Trust volunteers from Tredegar House on a visit to the British Museum. The morning was given over to a guided tour of the Horological Collection with one of its curators Oliver Cooke. We were accorded this privilege because of the connection between Tredegar House and one of the Collection's most significant benefactors, Charles Octavius Swinnerton Morgan. Charles Octavius Swinnerton Morgan (1803-1888) David H Williams, 'Octavius Morgan, Antiquarian and Politician'. The Monmouthshire Antiquary, Vol XIII (1997) pp. 13-17. Known as Octavius Morgan he was the fourth son of Sir Charles Morgan 2 nd Baronet (1760-1846) and Mary (née Stoney). This rare picture of him is featured in a profile by David H.Williams. Until 1839 he lived at Tredegar House, for over 500 yea


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Coronavirus Australia live news: NSW issues hotel alert amid fears UK virus strain may have crossed border
By Roberto Silman on January 13, 2021 Health
NSW Health urges anyone who has been at Brisbane's Hotel Grand Chancellor as a returned traveller or worker to immediately get tested and isolate. Follow all the updates, live
Josh Frydenberg has spoken this morning, saying he believes households have sufficient savings for the economy to continue its recovery even when jobkeeper ends in March.
The federal treasurer jumped on new figures showing households and businesses have amassed more than $200bn in savings during the pandemic.
There is a huge sum of money available to be spent across the economy helping to create jobs and maintain the momentum of our economic recovery.
The unprecedented economic support provided by the Morrison government during the crisis means that even as jobkeeper and other temporary emergency support measures taper off, a fiscal cliff is avoided.
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority data shows household deposits increased by around $113bn between January and November last year.
Non-financial businesses saved $104bn over the same period.
Unsurprisingly, the shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers disagrees.
One of the reasons household savings have been higher than usual is because many people have been reacting to a lot of uncertainty.
If only the treasurer was as focused on creating jobs as he is obsessed with generating headlines and congratulating himself while some workers, small businesses and communities are still struggling.
Competition regulator Rod Sims has foreshadowed possible further legal cases against tech groups as a result of inquiries into mobile phone app stores and how ads are sold online.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, which Sims chairs, has been investigating so-called "ad tech", where search engine Google is a major player, and the stores both Google and competitor Apple use to sell mobile phone apps, as part of its broader agenda to examine the power of tech companies.
Sims handed a report detailing the findings of his inquiry into ad tech to the treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, on 31 December, and the government is expected to release it before the end of the month.
You can read the full story below:
I've just heard back from Cathay Pacific about how that airline is managing the reduction in the hotel quarantine caps, which affect its commercial flights coming into Sydney and Brisbane.
They have not said how they are selecting which passengers will fly as scheduled and which will be bumped, but said they are "committed to supporting our customers as best we can during this challenging time".
Our 'Fly Worry Free' program remains in effect and guarantees unlimited ticket changes or a full refund for any passengers impacted by the government cap adjustments."
And Etihad said this:
Following regulations being updated by the Australian authorities, a further limit on the number of passengers per flight allowed to disembark at Sydney International Airport has been applied.
As a result, Etihad Airways is temporarily restricting the number of passengers carried between Abu Dhabi and Sydney from 15 January until 15 February 2021.
Travellers returning to Australia are encouraged to contact Etihad Airways to ensure their travel plans are not disrupted. We will work closely with impacted guests and travel agents to notify them of the changes to their itineraries and re-accommodate them on alternative flights. Etihad continues to adhere to the guidelines set by the relevant authorities in the UAE and Australia.
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Thunderstorms will impact parts of eastern Australia over the coming days, possibly severe.Activity will kick off in eastern #Vic & southern #NSW & #ACT today, extending across eastern NSW on Thurs/Fri, before moving into southern #Qld over the weekend https://t.co/XVOAznfBIf pic.twitter.com/GiBQjkjIfL
The buzz call of the cicada is a familiar sound of the Australian summer and this season is what David Emery calls a "super year for our summer chorusing friends".
A veterinary immunologist at the University of Sydney and cicada expert, Emery has been monitoring the insects for decades and, along with many residents of coastal New South Wales and beyond, has registered that the volume is more ear-splitting than usual.
In NSW, Victoria and South Australia, more cicadas have emerged this summer than in recent years.
Emery says one reason is the abundance of winter and summer rainfall Australia has received.
"You often see a good emergence after drought and that may be due to plant regeneration and growth inspired by the rain," Emery said. "After the fires, we see that regrowth as well."
Just on those drownings here is a bit more information.
Three people are dead after separate drownings on Victoria's coastline, while a child is fighting for life after being recused from waters in southeast Melbourne.
A woman in her 20s died after swimming out to rescue a teenage girl struggling in the water at Venus Bay (a popular Victorian Holiday town), about 7.30pm on Wednesday.
The woman was one of several people who dived into the waters to save the girl, but she began to struggle before she was pulled from the water by an off-duty lifeguard. The others made it safely back including the teenage girl.
Earlier in the afternoon, four people were swept off rocks at Bushrangers Bay near Cape Schanck on the Mornington Peninsula. Police say two onlookers then entered the water to assist.
One woman died and five other people were rescued but four required hospitalisations.
It's not yet known if she was one of the two people who attempted the rescue.
The third death was a man in his 80s, who was brought to shore already unconscious at the popular Rye front beach in Tootgarook, on Wednesday afternoon.
Meanwhile, a three-year-old girl was found unresponsive at Lysterfield Lake in Narre Warren about 5.50pm on Wednesday.
She was rescued from the water and taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Police say they have launched an investigation into the incident.
An Adelaide man says he felt "powerless" and disrespected when two employees from his disability employment agency turned up at his house without permission or prior warning, a likely breach of government guidelines.
Jobseeker Franklin Araya, 59, said two employees from Multiple Solutions arrived at his home unannounced on Friday, 8 January.
He said they asked him to sign a form that indicated he had been working for a certain number of weeks and hours – documentation that can allow providers to claim bonuses, known as outcome payments, though there is no allegation the information on the form was false.
The incident bears similarities to a case last year, where a newly unemployed man said he felt harassed by an employment agency job coach who showed up at his home unannounced and which Guardian Australia can reveal resulted in a "breach notice" being issued to the provider.
This isn't Australian news, but I think we can make an exception.
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#BREAKING: US President Donald Trump has been impeached for a second time, making him the first in US history to face the most serious of political charges twice.The US House of Representatives voted impeach the president on a charge of "incitement of insurrection".
You can check out all the updates from the impeachment vote today on our US live blog.
Bing bing bing! It's my favourite time of the morning! (No prizes for guessing what state I live in).
Victoria has recorded no locally acquired cases yesterday and no cases in hotel quarantine.
Triple doughnuts baby!
VicGovDHHS
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Yesterday there were 0 new locally acquired cases reported and 0 new cases in hotel quarantine. Thanks to all who were tested – 16,533 results were received. #EveryTestHelps.
More later: https://t.co/lIUrl0ZEco #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/zOan8txQEo
I mentioned before that Life Saving Victoria had taken to social media to talk about how heartbreaking yesterday was along the state's beaches after three died and five were put in hospital in three separate incidents.
Here is one of those posts:
Kane Treloar
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(1/6) Today has been a challenging day for @LifeSavingVic lifeguards and volunteer lifesavers.
It breaks our hearts to have three tragic drownings in one day; three families that will never be the same again.
(2/6) But shouldn't be forgotten is that today on Port Phillip Bay, 2 young @LifeSavingVic lifeguards pulled a young woman unconscious from the water and performed a successful resuscitation saving her life with the help of @FireRescueVic and @AmbulanceVic
(4/6)Tonight in Gippsland, at around 8pm a young LSV volunteer pulled a young child from a dangerous rip; saving that child's life. His clubmates rushed to the beach to help him.
In possibly the worst news I have ever heard in my life a wild Australian sea lion has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, for the first time.
The discovery by Australian researchers has sparked concerns the disease, which was found in the mammal's abdomen, could transfer to humans, the AAP reports.
University of Sydney researcher Rachel Gray said there was a risk of transmission.
There is risk of transmission for researchers handling the animals, as well as anyone involved in animal rescue or washed-up carcass disposal, or those working at rehabilitation centres and involved in the disease diagnostic process.
In humans, tuberculosis typically affects the lungs.
The infected seal was a dead three-year-old male found on a beach at Kangaroo Island in South Australia in 2017.
Tuberculosis was discovered in its intestines during an autopsy.
This unusual finding means we need to maintain constant vigilance around zoonotic disease risk for any person in close contact with free-ranging pinnipeds (seals, sea lions and walruses) of juvenile age or older.
The research was published in the Journal of Wildlife Diseases.
The federal communications minister Paul Fletcher is speaking on Radio National now. He is chiefly being asked about the Liberal and National party's reluctance to condemn MPs George Christensen and Craig Kelly for spreading misinformation on social media.
Kelly on Monday posted misleading statistics to his Facebook page, labelling mandatory mask-wearing laws "child abuse".
The Australia Medical Association, former prime minister Malcolm Turnball and the federal opposition have all called on the LNP to censure Kelly.
Unsurprisingly Fletcher isn't too forthcoming with any condemnations:
I'm not going to comment on individual cases of what people say online. You know as Australia's communications minister if I'm asked to comment on anything that anybody says online, there are millions of Australians online, every day.
Let's be very clear.
Australia's medical advice comes from the chief medical officer of the department of health, the minister for health. The government's advice is very clear on what people should do, and the management of the pandemic in Australia compares very favourably to any anywhere around the world, but I'm not going to get into commenting on individual posts, made by individuals.
Just a reminder that the "individual" he is talking about is an elected member of government and part of Fletcher's own political party.
More from Berejiklian on this new UK strain of the coronavirus:
What we need to do is take a breath over the next month to learn what the new strains of the virus are doing.
They will eventually become the dominant strains because this particular strain – which has been dubbed the UK strain – is actually already in over 30 countries, so it's not one country, one strain we need to worry about.
It's now become a strain which is prevalent in many countries where Australians are, where Australians are trying to come home from.
And, therefore, we have to be extra vigilant. We have to take to time to learn.
The premier was asked if states should consider moving hotel quarantine to regional areas.
Well, I don't think that will really make difference.
It depends on the health advice, but we know that transmissibility or the contagiousness of a virus goes up in smaller vehicles, so when you're actually transporting people, when you're travelling those longer distances and spending a longer time in close confines, it actually increases the likelihood of the spread of the virus.
So whilst it might sound good in theory, we do need to take the health advice on that. Unfortunately, the health consequences could be worse.
What we do need to do, though, is make sure that if there is also human error involved, we get to the bottom of it. There are thousands of unbelievably brave people working in our hotel quarantine system every day across the nation.
And they do a fantastic job.
Oh, speaking of, the NSW premier, Gladys Berejiklian is on ABC News Breakfast now addressing the worrying Brisbane hotel cluster.
She says the new Covid-19 variant is a real worry.
Well, certainly we're saying to anybody who stayed at that hotel at that time to make sure they have been tested and they're isolating for at least 14 days.
What we also [know]about the new strains of the virus is that after 14 days, you may still be contagious and that's why it's important for them to get tested, stay at home and isolate for at least the 14 days and to wait for the health advice before they go back out into the community. This is to make sure that the virus doesn't escape into the community which is the aim of all of the states …
When you have an issue like this, where you don't know how the virus was transmitted, you don't know whether people left the building unintentionally with the virus or not knowing they got the virus … that's when it's a real worry. That's why I strongly supported halving welcoming Aussies back home through Sydney during January and February from 3,000 a week to 1,500 a week.
Good morning all, Matilda Boseley here ready to take you through all the important news this Thursday.
If you see anything that you think belongs in the blog, make sure you send it through to me on Twitter @MatildaBoseley or by email on [email protected]
So, one of the big things to watch today is NSW issuing an alert for anyone who has been at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Brisbane, fearing a highly contagious strain of coronavirus may have spread across the border.
The hotel, which has been used to quarantine returned travellers, is linked to six cases of the UK variant of Covid-19, with multiple guests and a staff member all contracting the disease on the same floor. Queensland Health has now shut the facility for deep cleaning and has moved all guests, restarting their two-week stay.
NSW Health on Wednesday urged anyone who had been at the hotel since December 30, as a returned traveller or worker, to immediately get tested and isolate for 14 days regardless of the result.
This strain is said to be up to 70% more infectious than the "regular" coronavirus, although it doesn't seem that the disease the virus causes is more virulent or deadly.
But still, state leaders are terrified that if this variant seeds in the community, it could be exponentially harder to bring under control.
Australia's chief medical officer has rejected calls to pause the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine after some doctors expressed concerns about the vaccine's efficacy rate, which ranges from 62% to 90%, depending on how doses are administered.
But the chief medical officer, Paul Kelly, is standing by plans to distribute AstraZeneca to most Australians.
Human Rights Watch's annual report says Australia's global reputation on human rights has been marred by the government's failure to address longstanding abuses against First Nations people. The New York-based rights group also highlighted misuses of police powers during Covid-19 lockdowns and the continued mistreatment of asylum seekers.
The first of 1,200 international tennis players, support crew and officials are expected to arrive in Melbourne for the Australian Open, as health authorities issue a new alert for a Covid-hit Brisbane quarantine hotel.
AAP is reporting a charter flight carrying athletes and staff is scheduled to land at Tullamarine early Thursday evening.
Three people drowned and five ended up in hospital in three separate incidents along Victoria's beaches yesterday.
Life Saving Victoria members have spoken on social media how "heartbreaking" the summer day had been.
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Police will prepare a report for the Coroner after the death of a woman at Venus Bay this evening.The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.🔗 https://t.co/mELymXSwym pic.twitter.com/X4ok3dXGgU
Okay guys, let's get started.
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Ann Murray
has received acclaim for her performances of the great Handel, Strauss and Mozart roles in the opera houses of Hamburg, Dresden, Brussels, Paris, Berlin, Cologne, Zurich, Amsterdam, the Chicago Lyric Opera, the Metropolitan Opera, New York, La Scala Milan, the Vienna State Opera and the Salzburg Festival. She has particularly strong links with English National Opera, the Royal Opera, Covent Garden Glyndebourne and the Bavarian State Opera.
She is renowned as a concert singer, having sung with the Orchestre de Paris under Kubelik, the Philadelphia Orchestra under Sawallisch, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under Muti, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Solti, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra under Haitink and in the Musikverein, Vienna under Sawallisch and Harnoncourt.
Her recital appearances have taken all over Europe, including the Aldeburgh, Edinburgh, Munich and Salzburg Festivals.
In 1997 Ann Murray was made an Honorary Doctor of Music by the National University of Ireland. In 1998 she was made a Kammersangerin of the Bavarian State Opera and in 1999 an Honorary Fellow of the Roytal Academy of Music. In the 2002 Golden Jubilee Birthday Honours, she was appointed an honorary Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. In 2004 she was awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit.
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DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION PROJECTS
LiiKe was established officially in 2001 and registered as a non-governmental organization in Finland. Since the beginning LiiKe has been working closely with its counterpart Sport Development Aid in Tanzania implementing and executing several initiatives with success.
The funds required to the projects have mostly come from project support from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland in addition to our own fundraising and support from Finnish companies like Amer Sports, Wärtsilä, Fiskars, Niras Finland and Stadium.
FC VITO
It all started from a team called FC Vito, an idea that came from the Embassy of Finland in Tanzania. The first FC Vito football team arrived to Helsinki to participate in an international youth football tournament hold every summer in the Finnish capital area since 1976. The first team came from Mtwara town and consisted of 15 twelve year old boys. Since year 2000 altogether 14 teams have been nominated to FC Vito project and have got the chance to show their talent in Helsinki Cup. The project was evaluated on its 10th jubilee in 2010 and was developed according to the results of the evaluation.
Now the project focuses even more on the education and the maintenance of the team members thanks to all the foster parents of the players. With a monthly donation of 20€ all the players are able to finish their secondary education and continue to play and develop both their academic and physical skills.
Education Through Sport Mtwara, Singida & Lindi regions
FC Vito is probably our most visible project by its strong media attractiveness yet other remarkable projects have been successfully established to different parts of Tanzania. Thousands of governmental primary schools have been maintained with sports fields and facilities, teachers and peer coaches have been trained and educated to hold quality sport sessions and health education classes.
These Education Through Sport (ETS) projects were established in one the most remote areas in Tanzania in Mtwara, Lindi and Singida. In these areas the national statistics showed very poor performance in primary schools, especially for girls. Since the projects were established, their national rankings have risen remarkably.
Moms & Daughters
Since girls and especially adolescent ladies face many challenges in the developing countries when it comes to educating themselves and having the power to decide about the important factors in their own lives LiiKe started an initiative named Moms and Daughters. The most important objectives of the project were:
Consciousness and understanding of children's rights and human rights
Implementing of healthy life style
The idea of family-planning
Understanding the value of sport and healthy way of life
Understanding the importance of education
Implementing a safe and trustworthy social circle
email: info@liike.fi
Fundraising permission:
LiiKe has a fundraising license RA/2018/1162 from Police Finland, valid from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2022 in whole Finland except the Ahvenanmaa autonomy area. The collected funds will be used latest 30th June 2023 to physical and health education development cooperation in Africa. The practical implementer of the fundraising process is LiiKe.
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How to Apply for and Get Thai Residency
Having lived in Thailand for many years, I have been looking into getting permanent residency.
Permanent residency in Thailand is a confusing affair and is only open to a few thousand people every year. Getting permanent residency in Thailand however, can make things like getting work permits and visas easier and, if you have a Thai family, can become a necessity.
You must also hold permanent residency in Thailand before you can apply for Thai citizenship so, if Thai citizenship is your goal, then permanent residency must be your first step.
Who Is Allowed To Apply For Permanent Residency? – There are certain categories of people who can apply for permanent residency in Thailand and you must fall into one of these categories:
a) You need it for business or employment reasons
b) You need permanent residency for investment purposes
c) You are an expert or an academic doing research
d) You are supporting a wife and/or children who are Thai citizens (for men)
e) You are a dependent of a man (husband or father) who is a Thai citizen (for women)
f) You are accompanying a family member who has a residency permit
g) You are retired in Thailand (and will likely remain in Thailand permanently)
When Can You Apply For Permanent Residency in Thailand? – Weirdly, Thailand only allows you to apply for permanent residency during three months of the year – October through December. But this doesn't happen every year.
You must keep your eye on the Bangkok Post or The Nation newspapers, as it will be announced every year in the newspaper, if the government of Thailand is accepting permanent residency applications in that year.
At this point, the Thai authorities will also only make 100 people from each country permanent residents in one years. They may have hundreds or thousands of applications, but only 100 people from that particular country will be awarded permanent residency.
Where Can You Apply for Permanent Residency in Thailand? – Please note, the Bangkok Immigration Office has been moved from Suan Plu in downtown Bangkok, to the far suburbs of Bangkok on Chaengwattana Road, so it is now more inconvenient for most people in Bangkok who need immigration services.
The address for the Immigration Bureau is:
Chaengwattana Building B, No. 120, Moo 3, Chaengwattana Road, Tungsonghong Sub-District, Laksi District, Bangkok 10210 Tel: 02 141 9889 / 1178
Immigration offices are open from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. My recommendation is to get there early though, as it gets extremely crowded.
What Requirements Are There To Be Awarded Permanent Residency? – Like any country, Thailand has certain requirements and also certain things that will automatically block you from being given permanent residency.
a) You must have been in Thailand for at least 3 years on a non-immigrant visa. The non-immigrant visa cannot have any lapse times, so must have been automatically renewed every year for 3 years. (this is difficult for many expats, if they haven't kept the same job for three years).
b) You cannot have any criminal record either in Thailand or your country of origin. You will have fingerprints taken for the Thai portion of it and must also get a certified letter from the embassy of your country of origin, saying you don't have a criminal record.
c) You must give the Immigration Bureau information about your income, assets, family status and education background.
d) You must be able to speak, read and write Thai at at least a grade six level. You will be tested on this ability.
These of course are the basic requirements, but the Thai Immigration Office also takes other factors into consideration, most of which they won't tell you.
Also, if you are denied permanent residency in Thailand, they are not likely to give you the reason as to why.
Cost of Application for Permanent Residency in Thailand – It's also expensive to apply for Thai residency (and don't forget, this is NOT citizenship – that application and expense comes five years after Thai residency is granted). The initial fee is 7,600 baht (around $250).
However, if your application is accepted and your residency is granted, once approved, you will also be required to pay 191,400 baht (approx $6,400).
After looking at all the requirements and the extreme cost, I decided, for me, it's not worth getting Thai residency. I got American citizenship for only $250, so there is no way I would pay over $6,400 just for residency in Thailand.
You, however, may feel differently.
For more information and forms needed to apply, look at the Thai Immigration Bureau's Website.
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October 02, 2020 Arts + Culture » Literary
Roxane Gay knows the way
The bestselling author is (virtually) visiting Halifax this weekend—so we asked her our most burning questions.
By Morgan Mullin
Roxane Gay is the author of Bad Feminist, Hunger and Difficult Women.
Roxane Gay at Afterwords Literary Festival
Sunday Oct 4, 4pm
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It's early morning Halifax time when Roxane Gay answers her call from The Coast. The New York Times bestselling author and journalist has just finished self-isolating in Iceland, so she's understandably keen for an efficient chat (after all, her first day of site-seeing awaits). The living cultural touchstone who has shaped modern feminism has a soft laugh and deeply considered answers that march out quickly. She has kept busy during this hellscape of a year, from writing the only missive on pandemic cooking you actually need to read to promoting her newest project, an anthology of works by the self-described "Black, mother, warrior, poet" Audre Lorde, she edited and wrote the intro for. ("The hardest part was choosing what to include, because Lorde was so prolific," Gay says of the project, which will firmly lift Lorde out of influencer #selfcare posting purgatory and into the hands and minds of a new generation of readers.)
Gay will be virtually appearing at this weekend's online Afterwords Literary Festival, to give a talk on Sunday October 4 at 4pm via Zoom. It promises to be life-giving stuff—since, as Gay fans know, hers are the sort of quotable lines that help make sense of the world for all who inhabit it.
Here, in advance of Sunday's event, she tells The Coast what questions she's done answering, what it takes to be your authentic self and more:
The Coast: What does Audre Lorde mean to you, on a personal level?
Roxane Gay: "You know, Audre Lorde is an incredible scholar, essayist, poet, and she is a guiding light—not just for me, but for a lot of Black women in general. She wrote about our lived experience and it's not often that you get to see someone who does that—and someone who does that so exceptionally well."
And why would you say her work is as relevant today as it was in her lifetime?
"Well, unfortunately we're still dealing with many of the issues Lorde was writing about 30 years ago and it's unfortunate. But, sometimes a writer is timeless because she speaks to something essential about who we live and who we are, and Lorde certainly has done that."
Do you have a favourite piece of hers?
"Um, I think no, but I really love her Uses of The Erotic and Poetry Is Not A Luxury might be my favourite. You know, it changes because I always find new things in her work."
So, one thing that I think about with Lorde is how that self-care quote of hers gets thrown around on the internet a lot, often by people who just don't seem to get it. What does self-care mean to you, either in this pandemic or in general?
"I'm still trying to figure out what self-care means to me. I'm Gen X and I think a lot of people my age, self-care isn't really part of our vernacular. But I do realize the importance of self-care, because if we don't take care of ourselves, if we don't find ways to sustain ourselves emotionally and physically, then we don't have the necessary energy for the fight we absolutely must engage in. So, I try increasingly to prioritize my happiness and well-being."
Considering you're both generational talents, how do you think you and Lorde might be similar and how might you be different?
"I would not presume to say Lorde and I are similar except that we try to prioritize and centre Black women in our work."
What would you say is one of the biggest misconceptions people have about you?
"Possibly the biggest misconception is a lot of times I'll be introduced by my Twitter persona, which is actually kinda insulting when you consider how much work I have in the world. And so, Twitter is fun but it isn't any way my body of work—it's just social media."
What are some of the best books you've read this year?
"The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw; The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans; The Great Offshore Grounds by Vanessa Vessels."
How do you have time to read so much?
"I make time."
Do you have anything in your catalogue that would be the equivalent of a musician's greatest hit that they're tired of playing?
"I don't have that in that people come to my work when they come to my work and so even though, for example, Bad Feminist is six years old and Hunger is three years old, people come to it when they come to it, So I don't mind people want me to talk about these books, it's actually very flattering, because in general, as a writer your shelf life is very limited. Of course, I no longer answer questions like 'what is feminism?'
It seems from the outside that your sense of self is so well-defined. How would you suggest to others that they could develop theirs?
"I'd say I'm still a work-in-progress, but the older I get the more I know who I am and accept who I am. Which isn't to say I don't believe in self-improvement: I do, and I believe in therapy and so on. But I think with age comes acceptance and the recognition that you don't have to hate yourself—and that that's not a personality."
This Q&A has been edited for length and clarity
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Dubai-based Filipino beauty entrepreneur breaks down stereotypes
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Mae Romero Do-Thanh, owner of The Branding Room, gives us her top skincare tips
Published: December 17, 2020 10:06 Jennifer Barretto, Assistant Editor Features
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Starting a beauty business in the middle of a pandemic was not something that Mae Romero Do-Thanh could have predicted for herself. But the Filipina entrepreneur and owner of The Branding Room in Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai, tells Gulf News that her life has always come with its own unique challenges — whether it's switching careers or coming up against stereotypes about her nationality.
Do-Thanh's keen interest in beauty and skincare, and a family background in entrepreneurship, inspired her to set up The Branding Room, a spa that offers facials, body treatments and other aesthetic services.
The Branding Room.
"I grew up with a father who is a successful businessman and hence he always encouraged me to become an entrepreneur and did not encourage me to join the family business as he believed I had it in me to do something on my own, which I was very grateful for," says the 38-year-old.
Could you tell us a bit about your journey to becoming a beauty business owner?
Working and owning a beauty business happened organically but not really deliberately for me. I initially hold a degree in Development Education but beauty is always something that I have had a passion for. I love getting treatments done on myself. I love knowing how they work — the theory and science of it. I love trying out skincare products. Hence it came very natural for me to gravitate toward setting up a business that has something to do with beauty.
Starting my venture, I did not want to be a mere investor. I truly wanted to be immersed in the industry. I did and still do love the idea of doing the treatments on clients myself. As a result, I devoted more than a year of my time to have a Diploma in Beauty Therapy and consequently acquire a DHA license.
You say you've faced stereotypes because you are a Filipina. Could you tell us more about that?
This is true. I do think living as an expat in a place where there is a big community of people who come from the same country, a certain type of generalisation is unavoidable. I'm sure that this doesn't only relate to people coming from the Philippines and somehow we are all guilty of stereotyping in one way or another.
In my case, I am commonly mistaken to be from another country. When I do express that I am from the Philippines (born and raised) I usually get a surprised reaction — a good mix of positive ones and negative ones.
In relation to that, I get questioned a lot why I do not "sound" Filipino, why I do not "act" too Filipino and why I do not "look" very Filipino and this really points to the way that other people, including my own kabayans, have boxed UAE-based Filipinos in a certain perception and expectation.
It makes some people question my abilities as a professional in the realm of beauty particularly in the field of aesthetics and that can really be a tough pill to swallow.
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How have these opinions influenced your life and way of doing business?
It makes me want to assert myself a little more. My desire to keep changing the narrative for us Filipinos grows more and more each passing day. I do want everyone to realise that I, and other Filipinos for that matter, can be as knowledgeable, skilled and competent as our counterparts from another country. Apart from that, I also want to exhibit that Filipinos are capable of putting up businesses of great calibre that can surely compete with others.
What did you want to achieve with The Branding Room?
With The Branding Room, I wanted a place where women can avail of results-driven plus highly professional face and body treatments in a luxe but approachable vibe. I also want to present ourselves as an alternative to our community [JVC] and the surrounding ones [since spas] located in other areas may be a hassle to get to.
Opening a beauty business during a pandemic might have been tricky. What was it like for you?
I do have to admit that it has been tough. There have been so many uncertainties hanging in the air for us. First, the [movement restrictions] delayed the finishing of our fitout. As a consequence, we were incurring expenses because we still had to pay for rent and other bills but no money was coming in.
Aside from that, when we were about to open as well as the first few weeks of operations there always was this looming question in our head — "would people come?" — because around that time (July 2020) a lot of people were still a bit scared of going out. So it was also tough mentally. I had a lot of sleepless nights.
In the world today, the concept of beauty is more inclusive and free. What does beauty mean to you?
For me, I would not associate beauty with the concept of 'perfection'. I would rather link it to the idea of comfort. What I like telling clients is that our goal should be working our way to achieving the appearance that they would be comfortable to have.
If we would be comfortable with the skin and the body that we have then we would regard ourselves as beautiful. That will make us exude confidence with will actually add more to our allure.
Mae Romero Do-Thanh's skincare tips
1) Know your skin type. Some women are still confused as to what skin type they have and as a result they end up using products that are not appropriate for their skin.
2) Have at least the bare minimum skincare products to use at home — a cleanser, a moisturiser (both should be chosen according to your skin type) and SPF. Yes, people with oily skin still need a moisturiser.
3) If you do not exfoliate, kindly do. At least once a week. Twice at most. And yes, even people with sensitive skin will benefit from gentle exfoliation (avoid the grainy types for you guys). Now, for those who do it everyday or almost daily, please don't.
4) Double cleanse at the end of the day. This would ensure that make-up, SPF and surface impurities would be removed from the skin and your face will be better prepared to take on the application of your skincare products. I would always suggest using a water soluble cleansing balm or a cleansing oil followed by your facial cleanser.
5) Saving one of my current favourite tip to tell people for last — stock up on two types of pimple patches. One that would be salicylic acid based and the other would be the hydrocolloid dots. Put on the salicylic acid dot at the onset of a spot. Keep putting one for 2-3 days until it either resolves itself or it would be ready for extraction. After getting it extracted, put the hydrocolloid patches for another 2-3 days.
Are there any skincare or make-up products you can't live without?
I would ALWAYS have the following at home:
1) Cleansing balm (my favourite is The Green Clean by Farmacy)
2) Facial Gel Cleanser (my current favourite is Hydropeptide's Cleansing Gel)
3) Hydrating Mist (what I use currently is Hydration Accelerator by Josh Rosebrook)
4) Facial Serums (I am currently loving the Resurfacing Compound of U Beauty for night-time use and Summer Friday's CC Me Vitamin C serum for the AM )
5) Moisturiser (As of the moment, for AM I use Tatcha's Water Cream and in the PM I would either use Fresh's Rose Hydrating Cream or Josh Rosebrook's Vital Cream depending on the state my skin is in)
6) Concealer (My favourite would be the one by Jouer Cosmetics)
7) Blush (current favourite would be the ones from Zoeva or Becca)
8) Mascara (Two Faced and Lancome)
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Every person has his own aura to spread. Today, in my memories I remember an old uncle who loved me like an angel. My Fresh Pen acknowledges him as "Pinky Mama".
He lived in our neighbourhood and used to visit us every other day. He was only some years younger than my grandmother. But his enthusiasm towards me made him my buddy. Everytime he visited, he used to get some toffees to shower his love on me. Or sometimes a doll was brought to accompany me. Theirs was a close-knit family with 2 boys who were quite big in age as compared to me. But the love among all of them was the same for me.
I was the only child at that time and Pinky Mama used to take me along to his house. They had a big veranda and I enjoyed running there for hours. I wonder who used to run with me? The boys or Pinky Mama? This part of the memory has totally fused.
The only running episode I remember is when I was playing one day until dark and fell down. My forehead had swollen from one side. All of them were around me pressing my head with warm water. And Pinky Mama caressed my forehead with soothing words while wiping my tears. His nasal tone is still echoing in my ears.
Later in age, I realised that Pinky Mama was not our relative. But a friend of our distant relative and lived nearby.
Kindness shall not flow into you only through your blood relatives.
In every era, there are one in hundred persons who love you unconditionally.
Spread the love without any particular reason but one- That it makes you happy and content.
Through your loving and kind nature, you leave a mark in everyone's heart and are remembered even after decades.
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Some relations are not bound by blood. They may be deeper and far more loving than blood relations. Loved your post.
Kindness is probably the understated emotion which needs to be brought out through such stories. A nice post, Geethica.
Very well said. As they say, kindness goes a long way. Happy to read about this kind soul. Wonderful lessons.
True, family isnt always blood. It's the people who brighten your life with their presence and who would do anything to see you smile, and who love you no matter what.
You just reminded me of my childhood neighbor at my maternal grandmother's place. I still remember playing there for hours together and once when I got my nail punctured they had tears in their eyes and prayed for me to get better. It is such a memorable time. Thanks Geethica for such a wonderful post.
Love, sharing and caring need not be limited to the relationships sealed by birth. It is a feeling of abundance; it must flow freely only to realise that it returns back in multifolds!
Yes I can understand. A doctor is connected to everybody and still not regulated through blood. Thanks Roshan.
More often than not it is the ones not related by blood that shower unconditional love on us. Pinky Mama is a kind soul.
Another beautiful post, Geethica. It is so true that kindness can be taught by anyone who is kind towards you. Loved reading about Pinky Mama.
How very well said Geethica, kindness and warmth can come from anyone with a golden heart. Only if mankind understands this. I wish.
Interesting observation on how love is shared by people who are not always related by blood.


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Q: Regex match for 5 or more Capital letters in First 10 words, Python I am creating a regex to match a sentence if it has atleast 5 capital letters (preceded by a space as well) in the first 10 words . My regex is as follows:
(^(?:\w+\s(?= [A-Z]{5})){10}.*(?:\n|$))

My idea is :
^ Match start of string
?: look for word followed by a boundary i.e a space
?= Match if Capital letters preceded by a space
.* - match everything till line end / end string.

I guess i need to restructure this one but I don't know how to. {10} was for the first 10 words but it looks wrongly placed.
Example strings:
Match -- Lets Search For Water somewhere Because I am thirsty and i really am , wishing for a desert rain
Don't match -- fully lowercase or maybe One UPPERCASE but there are actually two uppercase letters that are preceded by a space.

A: Are you locked into using regex?  If not:
# Python 2.7
def checkCaps(text):
  words = text.split()
  caps = 0
  for word in words[:10]:
    if word[0].isupper(): caps += 1
  return caps >= 5

Edited to reflect the good feedback from @Kevin and @KarlKnechtel (and remove cruft)
Tried it out in the interpreter:
>>> checkCaps('Lets Search For Water somewhere Because I am thirsty and i really am , wishing for a desert rain')
True
>>> checkCaps('fully lowercase or maybe One UPPERCASE but there are actually two uppercase letters that are preceded by a space.')
False

A: Regular expressions are really not built for this task, I agree. You can look for a certain number of consecutive matches, but getting several matches interspersed with other stuff is hard, especially if you need to keep count of the "other stuff".
Your task is conceptually oriented around words, so an approach that treats the string as words (by first cutting it up into words) makes much more sense, as @rchang showed. Making it a little more powerful, adding documentation and doing the counting a little more elegantly (simple approaches are fine, too, but I really dislike explicit for loops for "counting", building lists etc. these days):
def enough_capitalized_words(text, required, limit):
    """Determine if the first `limit` words of the `text`
    contain the `required` number of capitalized words."""
    return sum(
        word[0].isupper()
        for word in text.split()[:limit]
    ) >= required

A: reduce(lambda count, word: count + word[0].isupper(), text.split()[:10], 0) >= 5