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At ICMCI, we believe that the profession of Management Consulting (MC) contributes to the social and economic progress in a country. At the same time, its own development and growth are dependent on the conditions existing in that country. Understanding and evaluating this multi-layered relationship would help in determining the strength of the national Management Consulting sector and discover new pathways to drive it forward for the benefit of the society.
The ICMCI focused on these themes in its first National Consulting Index Global Report published in June 2020. The ICMCI's community of Academic Fellows defined a set of five elements describing the environment of the management consulting industry globally. These combined elements of societal individualism, the ability to trade openly/freely, the degree to which public services embraces the digital agenda, ingredients around human creativity and the quality of human capital, societal tolerance and the absence or otherwise of corruption.
Then, a National Consulting Index (NCI) was created, which is indicative of the readiness of an economy for the emergence of management consulting as a profession. The NCI also made it possible to estimate the size (USD value) of the MC market in any country in the world.
The COVID-19 crisis has had an overwhelming impact on the society causing political, economic, and social disruptions. "Business as usual" is no longer an option and leaders are searching for ways to shape the post-COVID reset and recovery.
Under the circumstances, it was not possible to build on the 2020 NCI as it was. The situation called for a different approach.
While exploring an alternative route, we leveraged on ICMCI's strengths and turned to our global network of Institutes of Management Consulting (IMCs).
In March and April 2021, ICMCI carried out a survey among its member institutes to identify the trends in the value of their own country's management consulting market. The survey also took a snapshot of the IMCs' perceptions of the factors impacting the consulting industry in the COVID-19 pandemic situation.
Using the KPI figure provided in last year's study for the estimated size of the Management Consulting market as of June 2020, based on which we calculated the estimated size of the Management Consulting market per country for 2020, we were able to compare to the estimates provided as of June 2021. This led us to an assessment of the change in the market size. The data analysis was then taken to the next level creating valuable insights into the current status per country and hub, the major developments and outlook for the Management Consulting market globally.
The full NCI 2020 - COVID 19 Edition
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reverb – busy in the studio – chat over coffee?
Following last month's introduction to reverb , we take you through the tips and tricks of some of the world's best producers — many of whom are thinking about the reverb sound they want long before they get to the mix.
If you've ever spent hours mixing only to be confronted with a wall of mud, you might need to think harder about how to use reverb and delay in your mixes – and some simple tricks can yield dramatic results.
Mike Senior has been providing useful information and ideas for a long time. I own copies of his books. I now add some links to his online resources.
SOS contributor Mike Senior replies: Well, the names of presets are only useful if they give you an idea of what to expect sonically, and that's a bit hit-and-miss in my experience. I'm most sceptical about preset names with instrument suggestions in them, particularly if that's unqualified by any further information. Reverb use depends so much on the stylistic expectations and the nature of the recordings themselves (particularly what kind of spill, if any, is baked into the recordings), so a simple 'Snare' preset would rarely be of interest to me in practice. On the other hand, 'Epic Snare Boosh', 'Tight Snare Ambience', or 'Icy Rimshot Tail' might well entice my mouse click under appropriate circumstances. It's also quite common for a preset that's ostensibly named for one use to work very well for something completely different, or to provide a great base for editing into another form. So, in short, take those kinds of preset names with a huge pinch of salt!
The purpose of reverb is to create a sense of ambiance, foster a feeling of depth, or take listeners to new locales. But today we depart from these more prosaic usages to focus on something a little more creative—namely, how to use reverb as a tool for sound design.
The vocal is often (nearly always) the most important element in a track. The presence that you hear in a professional vocal helps the listener understand the lyrics and connect with the song. This human element is accessible to the listener and should be clear to hear.
Barring distortion, few effects are as essential to mixing guitars as reverb and delay. From reggae strokes to stadium rock epicness and blissful tape echo soundscapes, we've relied heavily on ambience processors to shape some of the most distinctive guitar sounds in contemporary music.
Convolution is one of the more sophisticated processes regularly used in audio production. Its ability to accurately impart the characteristic timbres of spaces and objects on other signals is useful in both sound design and standard processing applications. With a wide range of realistic and otherworldly sonic possibilities, convolution can be a fantastic addition to any producer's toolkit.
I truly loved this room. Got to sit in (listening) to recording session with brass and a few strings. Good to have had a pro for a teacher/mentor – Don Butterfield. He believed in the experience of playing live with multiple players. Intonation? Always of paramount importance.
If you want to hear some very interesting music try Clark Terry's album "Top and Bottom Brass". Outstanding.
Reverb can be tricky to deal with in a mix. The space that it adds can be very helpful, but sloppy reverb sounds can often become smeared over the mix, reducing clarity. Achieving the proper balance when mixing reverb will give a sense of space without becoming distracting in the mix.
In this article, we'll cover some methods for mixing reverb. We'll discuss EQing, ducking, timing, and retriggering reverb.
I try to make sure I post to the blog when I add a section to the iZotope Tools binder. I file the article, and when possible, all of the sound samples and videos. Videos go in the videos folder with bookmarks attached to the article. Sound samples are stored in the article (which becomes an outline element).
I'm not really sure when it's best to use mono reverb effects — and how to pan the reverb when doing so — and when to use stereo reverb. Can you de-confuse my mind a little?
Mike Senior provides excellent advice as usual.


DEBACLE is reverting back to hurdles tomorrow at Ludlow as his chasing career did not progress in the right direction. He runs in a 16 runner 3 mile maiden hurdle race and Jack Quinlan rides him again. We hope he can produce something like the form he shows at home where he schools very well. So far he has not managed to transfer home form to the track so lets hope he can do that tomorrow.


International Journal of Research in Health Sciences,2014,2,3,776-782.
1-Senior Resident, Department of Orthopaedics, Dr. DY Patil Medical College and Hospital, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA.
2-Professor, Department of Anaesthesia, MGM Medical College and Hospital, Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Rationale: Traditionally, reversal of neuromuscular blocking agent is monitored using clinical criteria that is subjective and vary depending upon the anaesthetist's judgment. There is a need for objective methods of monitoring neuromuscular block. Neuromuscular monitoring permits administration of neuromuscular blockers to obtain optimum muscle relaxation desirable for surgical procedures. Design: The study was carried out in tertiary hospital involving 50 patients undergoing elective neurosurgical procedures, receiving atracurium by syringe infusions for maintenance of General Anaesthesia. The patients were randomized into two groups of 25 each, who were be transferred to the recovery room on the basis of clinical criteria and on the basis of Train –of – four (TOF) Guard monitoring at extubation where the TOF ratio was >0.80 as recommended by Eriksson  in the year 1988 and Viby Mogensen  in the year 1989. Statistical analysis: The data was analyzed using the unpaired Students t- test as the Test for Significance and Standard Error of Difference between Two Proportions for comparing the number of patients with post- operative residual curarization in the two study groups. Significance was asserted to 'p' less than 0.05. Results: The TOF ratio in the recovery room was significantly lower in Group transferred on the basis of Clinical Monitoring (Group A) [Mean 0.791 ± 0.144] compared to Group transferred on the basis TOF Monitoring (GroupB) [Mean 0.877 ± 0.051] indicating a high incidence of PORC in Group A. Conclusion: Monitoring of TOF ratio perioperatively and adequate antagonization of non-depolarising neuromuscular blockade can prevent PORC and its complications.


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Independent schools are continually challenged to maintain a sustainable financial model and better manage and maintain school facilities, while providing state of the art facilities that the students of today are demanding. A key financial mission of all educational institutions is to increase enrollment, maintain a solid reputation, and generate strong revenue. A prestigious reputation is built upon years of proper management and astute financial planning. However, the degree of separation between an institution's good name and one that is tainted can be just one instance of fraud or misconduct.
After postponing capital expansion during the recent recession, independent schools are once again investing in facilities development programs. Moreover, as summer continues, construction activity traditionally increases. At the same time, the size and complexity of construction endeavors can increase the risk of fraud, waste and abuse in an industry that is already inherently vulnerable and under a tremendous degree of public scrutiny.
The stakes are high. Fraud, waste and abuse of contracts can add as much as 25% to the total cost of a construction project. Perhaps even more severe are the consequences of a drop in enrollment, safety issues, and increased scrutiny by regulators, negative publicity and a tarnished image.
An integrity monitor is an independent third party retained by an organization to minimize opportunities for fraud, waste, and abuse, as well as to assure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. A typical construction project brings together many stakeholders and large sums of money for a relatively short span of time, which creates an environment that is conducive to corruption. Further exacerbating the issue for independent schools, in many cases, their facilities, accounting and finance departments lack the internal controls and infrastructure needed to effectively monitor construction activity. An integrity monitor serves to assess the project, program or organization in real-time to determine the potential for corruption, fraud, waste, abuse, and violations of laws and regulations. Independent schools must take action to implement a formidable construction integrity monitoring program to ensure that costs are proactively controlled and that any instance of fraud is effectively preempted.
When construction management teams of independent schools execute an integrity monitoring program correctly, the program can pay for itself. An integrity monitor first considers the current internal control environment of the subject being monitored. Based on the initial assessment, weaknesses and vulnerabilities are identified, and recommendations on how to address any shortcomings are given. Recommended solutions are then implemented and monitored. An effective integrity monitoring program should adopt a multidisciplinary and integrated approach, utilizing the specialties of various professionals including auditors, investigators, legal professionals, and loss prevention specialists.
Conduct risk assessments and workshops to develop a well-defined and integrated risk management process that provides the project team with the tools and procedures needed to manage risk. Identify and categorize potential risks, assess the likelihood of occurrence and magnitude of the impact, and prioritize and manage risks.
Develop a Project Work Plan (PWP) based on the finalized audit universe and corresponding integrity risk audit and mitigation plan. The PWP will identify each integrity risk area and an assigned risk rating, mapping of the risk to key controls, and recommended audit cycle.
Monitor selected areas of concern throughout the various phases of the project. Based on the initial assessment of the business under review and discussions with stakeholders, the Integrity Monitor will execute the planned monitoring activity.
Deliver status reports and key documents, such as the risk assessment and PWP, to the stakeholders. Communicate any issues that arise, as well as the program's progress, to the stakeholders through each phase of the integrity monitoring program. If requested, a report concerning such issues can be prepared. Prepare and submit a monitoring, audit, or investigative report to the stakeholders, describing the scope of the activity, background information, procedures, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
A crucial component to any thorough integrity monitoring program is the use of data analytics tools. Forensic accountants and fraud investigators must leverage forensic and analytics tools to identify anomalies that can be tied to fraudulent dealings, unscrupulous contractors, and the misappropriation of federal funds. The ability to synthesize large volumes of information in concise dashboards, cloud-based systems and other user-friendly platforms is absolutely vital.
To combat fraud, waste, and abuse, independent schools and other not-for-profit organizations are reducing their risk of exposure by utilizing the services of integrity monitors. These independent advisors serve as stewards of program and project funds, ensuring funds are used as originally intended and ultimately protecting the integrity of the institution. As many independent schools enter a period of capital investment in construction facilities projects, it is simply best practice to adopt an integrity monitoring program early on that will safeguard against any threat of misconduct and risk to the institution's name.


Wading into the debate over gun control, YouTube is changing its policies to ban firearms demos and links to websites that sell guns. According to Bloomberg, "videos that promote or link to websites selling firearms and accessories, including bump stocks" will be banned. Videos on how to assemble firearms will also be banned.
"While we've long prohibited the sale of firearms, we recently notified creators of updates we will be making around content promoting the sale or manufacture of firearms and their accessories," YouTube said in a statement.
The new policies will be enforced in April, but affected channels are already starting to pack up and move out. InRange TV, a channel with more than 144,000 subscribers, now has a presence on Pornhub.


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Deep Thoughts with Terry Dresbach
Posted on April 20, 2016 by Amanda Cain
Elle Magazine released a look inside the glorious mind of Outlander Costume Designer Extraordinaire Terry Dresbach, revealing "ten things you never knew about recreating 18th century Parisian fashion, modern day red carpets, and what goes into making historically accurate nipple clamps…" (Gah!)
FYI, some of the questions reference the revealing "swan" dress and its nipple adornments worn by Madame Nesle de la Tourelle from episode 202, Not in Scotland Anymore.
Excerpts:
1. Fashion, in general, used to be much more badass:
"People think that we are risqué now, but we have nothing on history in terms of risqué fashion. In the late 18th century, around the time of Napoleon, they made dresses that were made out of sheer gauze, that they would then wet. It would make a wet T-shirt contest look like you were wearing wool."
2. Kendall Jenner's nipple piercing is hardly scandalous:
"There's no place where you can buy 18th century swan nipple jewelry. There's not a big market for that," Dresbach says with a laugh. "But I did type it into my Google search, like, 'swan nipple jewelry.' And, I didn't find any."
3. Just don't tell Dresbach's kids that:
"You always have time constraints, you know? Are you going to hire a jeweler to make this? So it ended up being me sculpting those swans on my kitchen table, and my kids walking in the room and saying, 'What are you doing?' And I'm like, 'I'm making nipple jewelry, kids.' They're teenagers, and they just roll their eyes, like, 'Mom, can't you be normal?'"
4. Every job has its…moments:
"Then, of course, you have to figure out how you're going to attach [the nipple clamps you just made]. You're standing there with an actress, trying to glue swans on her breast, and make sure the piercing goes–it's crazy. It's those moments where you just go, 'What am I doing for a living? What is this job?'"
5. Her couture creations—which she would value in the $20-$25K range each—could drive a sane craftsman mad:
"When you look at what goes into it, the kind of detail and the kind of painstaking handwork, there's a reason why it costs so much," Dresbach says. "I often walked around my department going, 'There's a reason why everyone's heads got cut off, and this is it. There's a reason why they decapitated all the monarchy and put them under the guillotine, because everyone was sick to death of doing this stuff and not getting paid for it!'"
6. Back in the 18th century, "high street" simply wasn't an option:
"It's not like today, where you can just go down to Macy's and buy a passable dress and wear it to the White House and no one's going to throw you out," Dresbach says. "Back then you had to have the right buttons and you had to have the right embroidery, and your wealth had to be visible in your clothing or they weren't letting you inside the door."
7. Sometimes you simply have to Tim Gunn it (with respect to historical accuracy, of course):
"We didn't have enough people and time to embroider every costume. So then you turn around and you say, 'Okay, what are we going to do? Maybe let's hand paint things.'" We would have ideas, and be like, 'Okay, let's go do research and see if they actually did that. Oh look, they did, they did!' Great, now we're painting things.'"
8. Fashion was better before it became an "industry":
"Fashion has always been over-the-top. It's always been for the wealthy. The difference is how many people actually saw them. In 18th century Paris, they weren't wandering around the streets, there was no red carpet Fashion Policeshow. The average person would never know what somebody wore to whatever event that was. And now, it's all televised. So, red carpet becomes an industry, which it is now. It's an industry. Anybody is fair game with what they wear. And that's the real difference."
9. And fear and fashion simply do not mix (just ask Cate Blanchett):
"The whole thing becomes very totalitarian. It becomes very fear-based, because you look at Hollywood and the actresses who wear couture are really few and far between," Dresbach says. "You look at Cate Blanchett, and she takes risks all over the place, but the mainstream press and most people who are watching go, 'What the hell does she have on?'"
10. Ultimately, it's about knowing what's worth it:
"I took my daughter shopping at her favorite store, and she's going to be 15 soon. She ended up going into a section and finding like '80s rock T-shirts that were like $160 each! And I was like, 'No. The price point's too high for what it is. And they've already put holes in it. No.' But she's not going to be ready to wear the thing that's $180 dollars that feels like it should cost that much. So we're not shopping at those clothes stores yet. When we get there, then we will, when she's ready. But you look at couture and you look at the work, and the labor, and the beauty, and the detail, and it's not the same as that thing you buy at Target. It's just not. We need to view fashion through a different eye, because some things should cost a lot of money, and some things just shouldn't cost as much as they do."
WARNING: Before clicking the link below, be advised of partial nudity in photos within the article.
Source: Elle.com
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How do you make a drawing look realistic?
5:57Suggested clip 120 seconds5 Tips for Drawing Realistically | Drawing Advice for Beginners …YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clip
How do you draw realistic facial features?
Learn How to Draw a Realistic Face.Step 1: Start with a circle.Step 2: Draw guidelines on the face.Step 3: Draw eyes in the right spot.Step 4: Draw a proportionate nose.Step 5: Add the eyebrows.Step 6: Use a triangle shape to draw lips.Step 7: Add the ears.
Does art have to be realistic to be good?
And what "great art" is is entirely up to the individual, there isn't one singular standard for what great art is. Learning the fundamentals is essential but that doesn't mean a more realistic painting is "better" than a less realistic one. It also doesn't mean that something rendered with hyper-realism is even good.
What is the meaning of realistic in art?
Realism, sometimes called naturalism, in the arts is generally the attempt to represent subject matter truthfully, without artificiality and avoiding speculative fiction and supernatural elements.
What is realistic style?
In its specific sense realism refers to a mid nineteenth century artistic movement characterised by subjects painted from everyday life in a naturalistic manner; however the term is also generally used to describe artworks painted in a realistic almost photographic way.
Why is realistic art important?
Realism revolted against the exotic subject matter and exaggerated emotionalism and drama typical of the Romantic movement. In favor of depictions of real life, Realist painters often depicted common laborers, and ordinary people in ordinary surroundings engaged in real activities as subjects for their works.
Is realistic art creative?
Departing from observation, departing from hard realism, is simply one of many formal choices an artist might make, and has nothing qualitatively to do with creativity or visual problem-solving. So, yes, drawing a realistic portrait is, or should be, considered creative.
What makes a painting realistic?
Value is how light or dark a color is and it is widely considered to be one of the most important elements of a painting. If you are able to paint with accurate values, then your painting will have a quality of realism regardless of how accurate your edges, colors, shapes and other elements are.
What makes an art piece realistic?
Realism, in the arts, the accurate, detailed, unembellished depiction of nature or of contemporary life. Realism rejects imaginative idealization in favour of a close observation of outward appearances. As such, realism in its broad sense has comprised many artistic currents in different civilizations.
Is the Mona Lisa realism art?
The most recognizable piece of Leonardo Da Vinci's that shows that he is an ideal Renaissance man is the Mona Lisa. The Mona Lisa shows the Renaissance ideals of secularism, realism, and individualism. Realism is also shown in this painting because of the realistic colors and details on her clothes. …
What is a realistic person?
Realist definitions The definition of a realist is a person who can look at things as they are and deal with it in a practical manner, or an artist or philosopher who believes in showing and discussing realism rather than visionary thoughts.
Who started realism art?
Who are famous realists?
Here are the 10 most famous Realist artists and their most renowned works.#10 Adolph von Menzel. Adolph von Menzel. #9 Thomas Cowperthwait Eakins. Thomas Eakins. #8 Honoré-Victorin Daumier. Honore Daumier. #7 Winslow Homer. Winslow Homer. #6 Ilya Yefimovich Repin. #5 Jean-François Millet. #4 Andrew Newell Wyeth. #3 Rosa Bonheur.
Who is the most realistic artist?
This Artist's Oil Paintings of Women Are Considered the Most Realistic in the World. Creating portraits that are startlingly lifelike, Chinese artist Leng Jun is a master of hyperrealism.
What is the realist school of thought?
Realism (or political realism) is a school of thought that explains international relations in terms of power. The exercise of power by states toward each other is some- times called realpolitik, or just power politics.
What are the 4 schools of legal thought?
Modern jurisprudence has divided in to four schools, or parties, of thought: formalism, realism, positivism, and naturalism. Subscribers to each school interpret legal issues from a different viewpoint.
What is the main idea of realism?
Realism, set of related theories of international relations that emphasizes the role of the state, national interest, and military power in world politics. Realism has dominated the academic study of international relations since the end of World War II.
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This Explore Scientific Eyepiece is a shorter focal length model, at 9 mm. And, it has an extremely wide apparent field of view, at 120°. You will love how this eyepiece performs. As a more useful addition to its design, it is Argon purged, for long life.
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Though many people don't realize it, mediation can be much better than going through court. You will still need a divorce lawyer but mediation can save you time and money, allowing you to move on with your new life quicker. It is almost like counseling where both parties and their lawyers can come up with a divorce settlement without going to court.
Here are some other reasons to use mediation to settle your divorce.
People who use mediation feel like their opinion matters. Mediation allows both parties to really explain their side. They feel like the other person is going to listen and try to understand. People are more likely to be happy with their divorce settlement if they can talk through the issues that they face.
People who use mediation are more likely to have a relationship after they are divorced. Mediation works through communication which is necessary to continue the relationship. This is also more helpful for parents who need to learn to raise their children together while living apart.
Mediation allows a greater freedom in your divorce settlement, especially when it comes to your children. There are no rules when it comes to a settlement. You and your ex can tailor make a divorce settlement that works for you. Child custody, which usually gets split fifty-fifty or full custody with weekend visitation, can be made however works best for your family!
Mediation may be the best for your family, especially if there are children involved. You are more likely to come up with a settlement that works for everyone. Learning to compromise and discuss issues during your mediation will also help you build a post-divorce relationship!


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Home Scandal and Gossip Bronx school shooting suspect used ghost gun that killed 16 yr old...
Bronx school shooting suspect used ghost gun that killed 16 yr old girl
Jeremiah Ryan Bronx school shooting suspect used ghost gun to kill Angellyh Yamb fatal victim.
Jeremiah Ryan Bronx school shooting suspect used ghost gun to kill Angellyh Yambo.
Jeremiah Ryan Bronx school shooting suspect, 17, used ghost gun that killed 16 year old teen girl as she was walking home. Suspect to be tried as adult.
A 17 year old NYC teen boy accused of firing gunshots outside a Bronx school, fatally killing a 16 year old student is to be tried as an adult prosecutors stated during a Monday court appearance.
In new revelations, prosecutors stated the weapon used by 17 year old teen suspect, Jeremiah Ryan was a ghost gun — a weapon which is untraceable — that can be built at home using kits and materials purchased online.
Ryan, 17, is alleged to have fired the 'ghost gun' on Friday afternoon in the South Bronx while arguing with others, prosecutors stated during a Monday court appearance, where Ryan now faced charges as an adult.
The gunfire erupted at the corner of St. Ann's Avenue and East 156th Street in the Melrose section of the Bronx, as Ryan stood outside a corner bodega and fired half a dozen shots at another young man across the street.
The bullets missed and flew half a block, where they struck 16-year-old Angellyh Yambo, another 16-year-old girl. A third bullet struck another student a block away according to CBS News.
Suspect alleged to have started running guns as young as 12 years old
Yambo was hit in the back, and she died from her injuries after the bullet pierced one of her lungs and a pulmonary artery.
Yambo had just left Bronx Preparatory Charter School and is believed to have been walking to her home just a few blocks away.
The two other teens were expected to survive prosecutors said according to ABC7NY.
Ryan, who has no criminal record, faces charges of second-degree murder, attempted murder, manslaughter and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon. Ryan was scheduled to appear in court Monday.
Of note, Ryan according to a nypost report has been known to the NYPD for years, as early as only 12 years old, with police sources saying the teen handled guns for 'gangbangers' because they knew New York's laws would protect him from any serious consequence if he was caught packing.
Funeral services for Yambo are expected to be held on Tuesday. Grief counselors will also be on hand at Yambo's school.
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UK Minister for Africa hails Ghana as a "Beacon of Democracy" in Africa.
Re-posting from the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office Blog Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds said: "I congratulate John Dramani Mahama on his election as President of Ghana and on...
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Re-posting from the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office Blog
Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds said: "I congratulate John Dramani Mahama on his election as President of Ghana and on elections that were widely recognised to be free, fair and transparent."
Speaking after the National Electoral Committee announced the Presidential election results, Mr Simmonds said:
"I congratulate John Dramani Mahama on his election as President of Ghana and on elections that were widely recognised to be free, fair and transparent. Ghana has now seen six successful elections since military government ended in 1992 and it is rightly seen as a beacon of democracy in the region. I commend the Ghanaian people, political parties and civil society on the peaceful environment in which the elections were held.
"The relationship between the UK and Ghana is strong and vibrant. It is rooted in our long-standing economic, political and cultural connections, our shared values, and the deep links between our peoples.
"I look forward to continuing a constructive and productive working relationship with President Mahama and his government, one that continues to bring our countries closer together."
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After driving through heavy rain for two hours, we arrived at Tanunda, in even heavier rain, eight degrees, and had to set up. There isn't as much to do as there used to be (in the Kimberley), but when you open the door and discover that water has been coming in while travelling – over the bed – suddenly there is a change of mood. We put the roof up, got the heater out and set it up to dry out the mess. "Not happy Jan". The biggest leak seems to be in the top left hand corner of the van, so Russ is going to try and plug it with silicone tomorrow.
We had a good night's sleep in a dry bed, and woke to find it still raining. The temperature is still very low, so we won't be eating outside today. One reason for visiting Tanunda, is to go to Maggie Beer's Pheasant Farm Shop. We arrived there late morning, greeted by very friendly staff. The shop is set up so that you can wander throughout, tasting a wide variety of sauces, relishes, pates, chutneys, oils, olives, to name a few things. You can also buy coffee, light snacks and wine. We bought a Duck and Orange Pate, a Duck Pate, with Vino Cotto and Star Anise and a picnic platter that included Dukkah, olive oil, wood fired bread and olives, resulting in a delicious lunch, in the warmth of our van. The van doesn't leak when it is up! (So far). The weather improved slightly, later in the day, so we rugged up and had a BBQ tea.
No leaks overnight, and the temperature slightly warmer, but very foggy. Later in the morning, we went back to the Farm Shop and did the Nature Walk, around the large dam, which was very enjoyable. Very large eucalypts and other native plants, including wattles and shea oaks, with water fowl and small birds, made it very pleasant. A delicious coffee, the purchase of a bottle of Maggie's extra virgin olive oil, a jar of mustard pears, more money spent and we decided we had better make this the last time. There is a very good 'feel' about the shop and no doubt, we'll be back again one day.
We went to St Hallett's winery afterwards – we had first visited there in 1967, on our honeymoon – where we tasted a couple of wines, but ended up ordering a 'Duck Plate' for $35, with a glass of Grenache. The plate consisted of Duck Pate, Duck Terrine with peppercorns, Smoked Duck (which neither of us were that keen on – it had an unusual texture and was very chewy), with Sultana Pistachio bread and Red Wine Poached Pears.
The temperature today is 13 degrees and we haven't had rain today. The roof has dried out and Russ has been able to plug it with silicone.


This is your week to eat your greens! You will get a bucket full of them – it's up to you to eat them!!
Farm News: The cows are eating their greens – they have plenty of grass thanks to the rain – let's hope we get more tomorrow. The girls are doing their job cultivating between the rows, and the plants are almost big enough to shade out the weeds out in the rows – so everything is going according to plan. If I could just find an easy solution for the bugs, we would be in business!!
This week's bucket: arugula, spinach, mustard greens, turnip greens, kale, spring onions, radishes.
This week at market: arugula, spicy mesclun, spinach, mustard greens, kale, spring onions, radishes, Circle S Beef.
I love raw mustard greens. I have been on a mission to find recipes using them raw. I tried a sweet and hot salad recipe for last Wednesday, which I thought was wonderful – but may not have the broad appeal of the following recipe. I mean, who doesn't love a Caesar salad with a bunch of garlicy croutons?
This entry was posted in Circle S Farm News on May 20, 2017 by Letty.


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This summer, Yamaha pianos will be seen at festivals like The Newport Music Festival, Bravo! Vail Music Festival, Eastern Music Festival and more! We hope you get a chance to enjoy these great events.


One morning during the last of the dog days of summer (that's "rötmånad" for you Swedes) I woke up from the smell of rotten apples, toppled garbage and an emerging feeling that my song writing had started to be in good taste too often - and the latter made me feel sick!
(t)act and set out to step in to some unleashed pits of pooch woetry.
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Life Saving Bio-Electric Medicine Holds Potential to Defeat COVID-19 Cytokine Storm
Electronic Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) May Mitigate the Deadly Immune Response in COVID-19 Patients.
Overland Park, Kansas – May 4, 2020 – Dr. Patrick Nemechek, founder of Nemechek Technologies, has submitted a proposal to use vagus nerve stimulation as an immune-suppressing therapy for hospitalized COVID-19 patients, potentially avoiding respiratory failure and saving countless lives. The proposal was submitted to the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). BARDA is tasked with seeking innovative vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics to combat COVID-19.
Dr. Nemechek notes that patients hospitalized with COVID-19 are predominantly dying of respiratory failure due to a surge of pro-inflammatory cytokines triggering acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). ARDS is the reason such a high percentage of patients require mechanical ventilation. Watch a brief video discussing how VNS might save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Known as a cytokine storm, the surge of inflammation-signaling molecules released by the immune system is the excessive inflammatory reaction associated with septic shock. While anti-viral agents will be required to reduce the molecular viral burden in COVID-19 patients, another approach is needed to control the damaging cytokine release. Targeting the inflammatory response with immunosuppressant drugs might inhibit the body's natural anti-viral immune response, thereby delaying virus clearance and potentially increasing the risk of secondary infection and death.
A solution to this excessive inflammatory reaction may be electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve provides control signals to many organs in the body including the immune system, heart, lungs, digestive track, spleen, liver, etc.
Known as the vagus inflammatory reflex, stimulating the vagus nerve with a mild electrical current improves the body's natural ability to regulate damaging inflammation. Nemechek Technologies hopes to show that transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) can suppress pro-inflammatory cytokines enough to prevent the need for mechanical ventilation and death in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Download a copy of our VNS for COVID-19 Infection White Paper.
In fact, a recent case study highlights the ability of VNS to improve the clinical course of patients recovering from COVID-19 infection.
Nemechek Technologies proposes to use the Vitality Smartcable as a tVNS immunoregulating therapy, transmitting the stimulation through a specially designed electrode clip that fits comfortably on the ear. This mode of vagus stimulation is safe, inexpensive, does not require surgery, and requires little training. Importantly, a single unit can be shared among many patients with minimum sterilization.
The combination of effectiveness, low cost, safety and simplicity make tVNS an important candidate therapy to be evaluated in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Bioelectrical stimulation of the vagus nerve is an unexplored avenue that could fill the urgent need for improving a patient's immune regulation.
Dr. Patrick Nemechek stated, "Our tVNS device has the potential to be an ideal therapy for healthcare systems struggling to treat hospitalized patients. If successful, Vitality Smartcables can be made in large numbers and can quickly and easily be re-used from patient to patient after a simple sterilization process."
Nemechek Technologies has offered to donate devices for use in studies to evaluate its potential for mitigating the progress of COVID-19 disease including decreasing ICU admissions, patient intubations, and mortality.
About Nemechek Technologies, LLC
Founded by Patrick Nemechek, D.O. and Jean Nemechek in 2019, Nemechek Technologies, LLC is a privately held company that produces and markets the Vitality Smartcable, the first transcutaneous neuromodulator that runs off your smartphone. Two versions are available, one for Apple iOS devices and another for Android phones. The smartphone, tablet or iPod provides the power and becomes the user interface for controlling Smartcable settings. The Vitality Smartcable is designed to be a convenient and portable neuromodulation device in accordance with the FDA's General Wellness Policy for Low Risk Devices to be self-administered by the user easily and safely to maintain optimal health.
With 20 years' experience as an HIV physician and researcher, Dr. Nemechek was awarded U.S. Patent No. 10,335,396 for his method of using vagus nerve stimulation to lower inflammation and reversing autonomic nervous system damage. The Nemechek Protocol®, which focuses on the reduction of chronic inflammation, includes the use of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation. Dr. Nemechek has treated more than 1,000 patients with vagus nerve stimulation therapy over the past ten years at his clinic in Verrado, Ariz. Nemechek Technologies, LLC is headquartered in Overland Park, Kan.
More information about Dr. Nemechek's extensive research and clinical experience is available online: https://www.nemechekconsultativemedicine.com/dr-nemechek-resume/
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Company Name: Nemechek Technologies, LLC
Contact Person: Michael Nemechek
City: Overland Park
Website: www.nemechektechnologies.com
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Investec continues to defy COVID-19 downturn, providing £11.2m loan for Brixton
Growing demand for innovative office space outside traditional locations as employees return to work after COVID-19 lockdown.
Investec's Structured Property Finance team ("Investec") announces that it has agreed to provide a joint venture between Newmark Properties and RBE Investments with a £11.2 million, 30 month senior facility for the acquisition and restoration of Shakespeare Business Centre in London's Brixton. The project will also see the units rebranded to Coldharbour Works.
The project will see the property renovated, utilising redundant space to create new and expanded creative workspaces. Vacant units will be refurbished, restored and updated and common areas will be invigorated with new life to create a real sense of community amongst its existing commercial residents as well as an attractive new leasing opportunity.
Coldharbour Works, located a short walk from Brixton underground station and Loughborough Junction and Brixton railway stations, currently offers 45k sq ft of flexible office space. Office units of various sizes along with studio, workshop and shared office space and meeting rooms are available across the property, all overlooking an internal courtyard.
Stephen Martin at Investec commented: "Coldharbour Works is an exciting project with great potential to reposition a promising asset in an inner London area where there is little supply and increasing demand. Brixton has already established itself as a popular and attractive area for business start-ups, while the COVID-19 pandemic has led to more businesses considering innovative office space outside traditional office locations, eliminating the need for workers to take public transport.
"We have a longstanding, 13-year relationship with Newmark so are pleased to be working with them and RBE Investments on this latest deal. We look forward to working with them both again in the future."
Greg Cohen, Partner at Newmark, added: "We are delighted to continue the longstanding relationship with Investec. Coldharbour Works provides flexible workspace for a variety of uses and will support and already growing creative community in the surrounding area. Despite tough market conditions the rebranding and first phase of works has led to new occupiers taking units and existing tenants renewing licenses."
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A: Issue solved by loading the module 'matplotlib'

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The call of the friendly islands….
On their second day working on the international cable, the CS Reliance found two cable cuts in the cable that caused the internet blackout in the Kingdom.
This morning, the chair of the board of directors of Tonga Cable Ltd – Samiuela Fonua says he has received reports from the ship that they were able to discover and work on fixing the cable yesterday and are today looking to run tests and ensure that the problem has been eliminated.
Fonua explained that after the first cable cut was discovered and fixed, they ran tests on the cable and there was still a problem with the internet connectivity and so they continued along the cable and discovered the second cable cut and were able to fix that as well, so today they are working on confirming that the international cable is fully repaired.
Now the damage to the cable has been found, but there is still no confirmation on the cause of the damage. The chairman says in the initial stages there was a theory that the damage may have been caused by seismic activity, but now with the nature of the cable cuts they've discovered, the theory is now leaning more towards an unnatural cause, most likely an anchor of a ship being dragged along the cable.
However, Fonua says they are focused on completing the repair works to the cable and will be looking at investigating the cause of the damage, later on.
At the moment there has been no certain number released on the costing of the repair works as well as the impact of the internet disconnection throughout the Kingdom, but Fonua says it will be a hefty price.
He says it would be a welcome miracle if at the completion of the works, the costing is less than a million dollars, but he estimates the financial impact would be great because of the nature of this work.
Meanwhile the CS Reliance crew are working 24 hours to fix the cable, to be able to reconnect the cables and get Tonga's internet services back to normal.


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Maryland Court of Appeals rules in favor of Copycat landlord, saying he can evict without rental license
By Hallie Miller
Baltimore Sun |
In a 5-2 decision, the Maryland Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the landlord of Baltimore's Copycat building, saying he could evict tenants without having a rental license.
The verdict ends a tense conflict between tenants of the artists' community and the building managers, who pursued legal action against some residents during the coronavirus pandemic when they stopped paying rent. Many are artists or entertainers whose prospects dried up last year after the coronavirus swept into Maryland and forced people to retreat from public life.
But with state and federal restrictions on some evictions as a result of the public health crisis, Charles Lankford, who owns the Station North apartment and studio building, relied on what is known as tenant holding over court to remove residents from the property. With this alternative legal route, a landlord can remove a tenant whose lease has expired, without having to provide a reason — such as failure to pay rent — for not extending or renewing the lease.
Legal experts and tenant rights advocates called the Nov. 29 decision a major blow to Baltimore's licensing law, which was designed to protect tenants from unsafe or predatory housing conditions. It will become "settled law," they said, unless the Maryland legislature takes it up in the next General Assembly session.
The Copycat Building on Guilford Avenue is an artists' studio and living space in Baltimore's Station North Arts District. (Jerry Jackson / Baltimore Sun)
Lankford's case, filed in August 2020, was complicated by his lack of a rental license. Per Baltimore City law, landlords can neither charge nor collect rental payments without licenses, which they must obtain for one-, two- or three-year periods depending on the property. The licenses are meant to ensure that properties are safe to inhabit.
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The tenants fought their eviction and were successful at the district court level. Lankford appealed. There, a judge sided with Lankford, determining that despite not having a license, he fulfilled all the other requirements for tenant holding over. However, the judge declined to set an appeal bond — making it easier for defendants to take the case to a higher court.
At the appeals court level, the majority said even unlicensed property owners have certain rights.
"There is no reason for this court to judicially alter the balance between a property owner's right to repossess the owner's property after the expiration of a tenancy, and a tenant's right to safe and habitable living conditions during a residential tenancy," Judge Brynja M. Booth wrote in the decision. "We will not preclude the availability of a statutory remedy enabling a landlord to seek repossession of the landlord's property interest at the conclusion of the tenancy."
Dissenting judges and tenant rights advocates said the decision essentially renders useless the city's licensing law and disincentivizes property owners from acquiring them.
"This loophole presents an obvious risk of danger to tenants, as unlicensed landlords may now use tenant holding over actions ... to recover rent and possession of property and lease the property again, with little incentive to eliminate hazards on the premises and obtain licenses," Judge Shirley M. Watts said in her dissenting opinion.
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Watts encouraged General Assembly lawmakers to review the case and codify in state law the question of whether unlicensed property owners should be able to recover properties via tenant holding over actions in places where such licenses are required.
State Del. Jheanelle Wilkins, who represents Montgomery County, said despite marginal gains over the past year, lawmakers have much more work to do to provide more robust protections against people losing their homes.
She said she hopes to find ways to beef up the licensing requirements and fund a "right to counsel" bill for tenants that passed last year. Wilkins said she also will introduce a statewide "just cause" requirement that should prevent more tenant holding over actions, as it would require landlords to cite reasons for not renewing leases.
"We need to do more on the long-term stability for renters, and this case makes the case for just-cause legislation ... even more critical," Wilkins said. "Hopefully, this will be a clear demonstration of the work we still have to do."
In Baltimore, the current licensing law went into effect in 2018 and was tied to existing license requirements to landlords' ability to collect rent. Rental properties have to be registered with the city's housing department and must be inspected by a licensed inspector before they can be leased.
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The law was strengthened specifically to provide more protection to tenants and eliminate financial incentives for landlords to not comply with housing codes, said Zafar Shah, an attorney with the Public Justice Center's Human Right to Housing Project in Baltimore.
He called the court's decision an "earthquake" that could endanger tenants and subject them to unsafe living conditions.
"It's basically giving the blueprint to landlords in Baltimore City, specifically, to avoid the regulatory objectives that the rental licensing law purports," Shah said. "The argument was never that landlords don't have the right to repossess their property — but how they do it."
Shah said the majority ignored Lankford's true motive, which was to intimidate tenants into paying rent despite the pandemic. He never intended to leave the units empty, Shah said, and continued advertising space and collecting payment from other tenants.
"The majority ... ignored the facts in front of court, which showed a duplicitous and intentional scheme to avoid regulation," Shah said. "And we've seen a lack of enforcement by city [housing] to enforce its license program. The city has really not taken any enforcement action."
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Representatives from the city's law department did not respond to a request for comment.
Tammy Hawley, a spokeswoman for Baltimore's Department of Housing and Community Development, said the ruling doesn't change the city's licensing requirement.
"Failing to have a valid rental license may result in substantial fines that are a lien on the property and may impact the landlords ability to evict a tenant in a District Court failure to pay rent action," Hawley said in an email.
Herbert Burgunder III, Lankford's attorney, said the decision upholds a landlord's right to regain possession of properties.
"The court recognized an important property right and affirmed our position as presented in the trial courts," Burgunder said in an email. "My client is hopeful that the former tenants that still occupy the apartments will respect the decision and promptly return possession to the property owner."
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The court heard two cases from two different tenants, Christopher Walke and Indigo Null. Both had month-to-month leases at the Copycat and were told they would face legal action once they stopped paying rent.
Null, a photographer who also worked in the food industry before the pandemic and has lived in the Copycat building for several years, said Lankford communicated in emails and notices that the tenant holding over action would be used as a legal alternative during the eviction moratorium. The case felt like a retaliatory action for not paying, Null said.
"They are doing this to enforce the illegal payment of rent," Null said. "People here keep insisting they want an arts district. But they don't actually care about the artists making that culture."
In a statement, Douglas Nivens II, the Maryland Legal Aid attorney who co-defended the tenants, said licenses not only protect renters, but also ensure safe and quality housing for all, no matter their income, race, ethnicity or gender.
"[We] will continue to prioritize informing and educating tenants of their rights," Nivens said Thursday. "This case does not hold us back from advising clients about when their place doesn't have a license."
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The organization encouraged tenants to check on the status of their rental properties before signing leases as a way to prevent future evictions from unlicensed properties.


When we first began dating, my husband used to bring me tiny cheesecakes from New York City. Reese cups, trips to the Cheesecake Factory (shortened to CF because I referenced it so often...), and peanutbutter hot fudge sundaes were all in my wheelhouse. Never once have I asked for Chinese food. Until last week. Chris generously let me pick the cuisine for date night and I insisted on Chinese. Out of character for me, but quick and right by our apartment (dangerous).
Don't jumpsuits always seem...impractical? When I saw this mauve one online I thought 'I'll never wear this,' but decided to pick it up anyway. I'm so glad I did! It actually was the best little outfit to clean, run errands, and then roll out to dinner in.


We talked about pears a couple of weeks ago but some of you are still getting pears off the tree. So I thought IÕd give you a couple of recipes that have been around for many years but still just as good today. The fresh pear salad is something that we had almost every Sunday at our house. If pears were not in season, mother used canned pears.
Peel the pears and cut in half. Core the pears. Rub the pear halves with lemon juice.
Divide lettuce between the four plates, and place 2 pear halves on each plate. Put a teaspoon of mayonnaise in the cavity of each pear, and top the mayonnaise with 1 teaspoon grated cheese.
This is the recipe I used for the pear preserves that I sold at the Farmers Market. I had lots of gift orders for Christmas. After you make the preserves, you can use the liquid as a pear honey. Try them, itÕs an easy recipe. This recipe will make only 1 or 2 pints.
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New Delhi (PTI): Terming the decision to dissolve the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly as "unconstitutional, immoral and unethical", Congress leader Manish Tewari Thursday said it was a "murder of democracy".
Congress leader P Chidambaram also took a swipe at Governor Satyapal Malik's decision to dissolve the assembly, saying that parliamentary democracy was standing on its head.
"As long as no one staked a claim to form government, J&K governor was happy to keep Assembly under suspension. The moment someone staked a claim, he dissolved the Assembly!" he tweeted.
Tewari said that after the PDP, the NC and the Congress staked claim to form government, the governor's decision to dissolve the assembly without giving them a chance to form government and prove a majority "is murder of democracy and must be challenged".
"Decision of J&K governor is unconstitutional. After 03 parties NC-PDP-INC staked claim to form govt without giving them a chance to form govt & prove majority to dissolve assembly is MURDER OF DEMOCRACY. MUST BE CHALLENGED IN COURT," he tweeted.
"Dissolution of assembly in this manner is unconstitutional, immoral and unethical. A dangerous harbinger of things to come. Thank God founding fathers were wise enough not to provide for president's rule at Centre? Shudder to think what could have happened when BJP looses 2019," he also tweeted.
The Congress leader also challenged the BJP to name even one leader martyred in the fight against terror, after it accused the Congress, the National Conference, and J&K People's Democratic Party of being "terror friendly".
"INC-NC-PDP are terror friendly and BJP is anti- terrorist? WHAT SANCTIMONIOUS HUMBUG. Challenge BJP to name even one leader of consequence martyred in fight against terror anywhere in India and I can name 500 Congress leaders of STANDING . I am sure NC and PDP too can," he tweeted.


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Apple sells 51-million iPhones in 3 months
Christo van Gemert
Last night Apple announced its earnings and results for the financial quarter ending December 28th, 2013 – and there are some big numbers for it to be proud of.
In the last three months of 2013 is generated revenue of $58.6-billion – $13.1-billion of which is net profit. Just think about that for a moment: nearly R145-billion, in profit alone. This is up from $54.5-billion and the same $13.1-billion in the same quarter of 2012. The fact that it raked in more cash but still generated the same profit is indicative of higher costs to manufacture its devices. Essentially, it's making less money per device, but still selling more devices than ever. 63% of its sales came from overseas markets, too. That's set to grow this year as iPhone sales go into full swing in China.
The headline figure, of course, is the number of iPhones it put into consumers' hands. A record 51-million of the devices flew off store shelves, compared to 47.8-million in the same three month period of 2012. It should be noted, though, that the iPhone model lineup has expanded to include a cheaper iPhone 5C. Apple doesn't indicate sales per model, though.
iPad market share also continued to grow. 26-million tablets found homes by Christmas, compared to 22.9-million for the previous year. Again, this is with Apple expanding the lineup. In October it announced the iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina Display.
Mac sales also contributed to its bottom line. The company's desktops and laptops shifted a combined total of 4.8-million units – 100 000 units down from the previous year's final quarter, but far less a decline than PC manufacturers are seeing. In some markets Apple's share of the computing pie even grew.
Completely missing from its results call, though, is any mention of the product that kickstarted its rise to the top, the humble iPod. While its demise is not unexpected, it's still a little sad to see the humble music player forgotten.
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Analyzing Scientology
Scientology Front Groups and Alliances
Narconon, Drug Free World, and Other Anti-drug Fro
Narconon – Cult of Deception
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Here's an article from Wire Service Canada:
http://www.wireservice.ca/index.php?module=News&func=display&sid=3514
For Narconon in Canada to retain their registered charitable statis, I suggest they be subject to a compulsory benefits test. Does this charitable treatment center benefit our society or do the harms far outweigh the good?
– Oct 16, 2010 – Narconon – Cult of Deception
In Canada, Narconon Trois-Rivieres is a registered charity with all the benefits and exemptions afforded to every other charitable organization. It claims to be a public benefit by caring and treating drug addicts and alcoholics; but is this really the case? Does it benefit the general public and society as a whole, or does Narconon really do more harm than good? The controversy continues over this rehabilitation center and with the several, recent complaints filed with the Quebec Human Rights Commission, Quebec Labour Relations Board, Canada Health, Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services, Quebec College of Physicians, the Canada Competition Bureau, and the Quebec Ombudsman, this controversy promises to continue far into the future for Narconon Trois-Rivieres and Scientology.
The Narconon treatment and rehab program is Scientology, with all of the bells and whistles of this convicted, criminal organization. The eight books written for this program are from L. Ron Hubbard's books on Dianetics, which is the basis for Scientology.
So is Narconon a credible rehabilitation treatment center that benefits society or is it a money machine and recruitment facility for the Church of Scientology. With the majority of the executive staff and many of the other employees being Scientologists, and many of the new staff recruited from those who recently completed the program, the image is clear.
There are no doctors, nurses, counsellors, or any other government recognised or certified medical professional at Narconon Trois-Rivieres. Nor are there any of these professionals at any other Narconon in Canada. The methods used to "cure" addicts and alcoholics for life, as they claim and promote, are not accepted by scientists, physicians, or the health authorities. In fact, many authorities claim that the treatment methods and practices at Narconon are unsafe and dangerous.
I have written previous articles concerning the physical dangers and the damage this Narconon center exploited upon its victims and now I will touch briefly on the cult's psychological abuse and deceptions.
Their belief system is intensely focussed on our worlds doom and their group's elite role in taking control over society. The church leader dominates the members and harnesses close control over all the member's actions physically, sexually, and emotionally. They demonstrate extreme paranoia and outward fear of government and outsiders. It is scientology doctrine and policy to lie or violate laws if this will further the cause and survival of their group. With this cult behaviour, comes the dangers of abuse.
When a cult group like this is in care and control over vulnerable addicts needing help, the focus is on their own group's survival, not the intense health care these ill people so desperately want and deserve.
With recent news media coverage, victim's statements, and clear and concise proclamations made by health care professionals, the tax benefits this organization now enjoys could be very short lived.
David Edgar Love
AnonyMary
Formerly Fooled - Finally Free
David is working hard!! Glad Google news picked it up
Dave is a legend - a true legend.
What he's done to expose NarCONon is absolutely priceless.
Keep up the excellent work, Dave.
NeverMe
Narconon Rehab Called Front for Scientology
I saw this article today and thought it added to this discussion.
From the Courthouse News Service:
By TISH KRAFT
http://www.courthousenews.com/2010/10/21/31251.htm
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (CN) - A father claims Narconon International and the Association for Living and Education International are fronts for Scientology, and that he paid them $35,500 for "essentially worthless treatment" for his drug-addicted son. He says the groups run rehab programs "to enrich themselves and to provide a recruit base for the Church of Scientology rather than to provide competent treatment for chemical dependency."
David Compton sued the two companies, and Narconon Vista, alleging fraud and breach of contract. He wants his money back and $1 million in punitive damages.
"The conduct of defendants is pervasive and plaintiff and his son are not the first victims of the conduct of defendants," the complaint states. "Defendants are engaged in a scheme or plan to enrich themselves and to provide a recruit base for the Church of Scientology rather than to provide competent treatment for chemical dependency. As such, their actions are intended to inflict harm upon the persons entering their programs while obtaining large sums of money for essentially worthless treatment. Such pattern of conduct has resulted in harm not just to plaintiff and his son but many other families who have been traumatized by actions of defendants."
Compton says that when he paid $29,000 for his son's rehab, he "was not informed that defendants are an off-shoot of the Church of Scientology and that the programs offered by defendants are used as a recruiting tool for the Church of Scientology."
He claims the defendants "engage in a 'bait and switch' program whereby all or virtually all persons who go to defendants' facility are first referred to 'chemical detoxification' for which a separate charge is imposed."
He says the detox program cost him an additional $6,500.
Compton says he "was informed that defendants utilize accepted standards of treatment for chemical dependency when, in fact, the treatment by defendants is not accepted in the treatment community as being within the standard of care."
He claims he "was informed that defendants had a 70 percent success rate in treatment of drug dependency when, in fact, their success rate is much lower."
He claims he "was led to believe that the facilities were clean and sanitary [though] in fact the withdrawal house was disgusting. The facility smelled of mold and the water dispenser had mold growing out of it. The facility had 10 residents of which 8 men all shared the same bathroom. There were human feces evident throughout the bathroom including on the floor, toilet and side of the bathtub," according to the complaint.
Compton wants his $35,500 back and $1 million in punitive damages.
Mr. Compton is represented in Santa Cruz County Court by John Hannon II of Capitola, Calif.
NeverMe said:
Hi NeverMe,
This article was actually already posted in another thread over here:
http://www.forum.exscn.net/showthread.php?t=20421
But still it will help someone out looking for news on Narconon here.
This has potential for ruining NarCONon's scam for ever - someone has gotten to court and put the corporate structure up for scrutiny.
There's enough evidence IMO for this to put the cleaners through ABLE Int as well as Narconon Int - and that leads directly into Int Management as the next litigation target.
Tick, tock, Davey Boy.
scooter said:
Yes, Paul, Tick-Tock for sure. We are going to take them down,....it's just a matter of time and "Tenacity"
Auditor's Toad
Clear as Mud
Tick Tock, the clock is running out as the scam gets exposed.
The cults grass roots activities are about to be mowed...lol
Bring on the Public Benefit Test ... let's get it happening sooner then later
Happy Days said:
Working on it. Governments and Politicians move slow, but we are moving forward as best we can.
Yes, sooner rather than later
Is this Narconon? Just came across it as an ad at the bottom of the page of this story in the Sydney Morning Herald. It's not there anymore, but my guess is they have tags and use roving ads on drug stories online. Does that sound right? Anyhow, that's how I
http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts.html
advertised here:
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-new...ay-have-killed-perth-pair-20110215-1augo.html
Dukat
Yup, it sure is another $cilon front group. Many, many, many references can be found. Just google it.
Sekh
Intelligence said:
At least in Canada they're moving. A good example for the rest of the world!
Jachs
The Glossy PRopaganda is sickening on these campaigns, a shiny trap.
Whilst im for release from compulsive drug taking, its always the scn deal that its not simply enough to come off the drugs , the next hit is sign on the dotted line to help, and guilt trip follows if you dont.
I just noticed the site offers "free books" at what cost. Its not humanitarium reasons , its if we can just get them in here, the machine will start making round ball bearings. Id prefer a kick in the face with steel caps.
You think drugs fuck your mind. CofS Scn will have you shaking with the BTs.
degraded being
Kerry said:
Yes. http://www.rickross.com/reference/scientology/narconon/narconon56.html
degraded being said:
EDIT: I don't know if they mention NArconon in their people catching promos but they are part of scientology. A front group.
This is Cute
Taiwan has posted this Cult of Deception Article. Here it is in Chineese:
http://ccascientology.blogspot.com/2010/10/blog-post_5104.html
我(大衛埃德加露乎 David Edgar Love)曾受聘於
It can be translated using Google Translate or Bing, but it's rather humorous to see and read it:
I (daiweiaidejialu David Edgar Love) had engaged in Sanhe city, registered as a Director.
Here is the updated version in a Press Released yesterday:
http://www.examiner.com/personal-safety-in-montreal/canada-senator-speaks-out-scientology-fraud
You are slowly becoming a world-wide celebrity, David! Good for you!
Sekh said:
I don't want this^^^^^,..., I only want the truth about this ruthless, destructive Cult to be exposed before too many more experience the abuses and physcological
damage this organization has been getting away with for far too long.
Whatever it takes.
Narconon Trois-Rivieres Charitable Status Revoked
LivingOne
Two Montreal Physicians Banned From Scientology Drug Rehab
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David Love: Man on a mission (Journal de Montréal, March 3, 2012)
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Quebec Human Rights Commission: Narconon abused and mistreated patients
Please Help Protect Vulnerable Patients at Narconon


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WATCH: Cop Caught on Video THREE Times Killing & Beating Unarmed & Innocent People—Still has Job
Matt Agorist November 15, 2017
Austin, TX — Last week, the taxpayers of Austin, Texas were forced—for their third time—to pay for the violent actions of officer Eric Copeland of the APD. City council members approved a six-figure settlement to be given to one of many of Copeland's victims.
This officer's abuse is so rampant that it has been captured on video a whopping three times. The latest case, which cost the taxpayers $150,000, stems from the arrest of Adrian Aguado, 20, who Copeland tasered for no reason and broke his nose.
Copeland was responding to a domestic incident in which Aguado was accused of hitting his sister—a claim he denied.
The memo states Aguado, while handcuffed in the back of a police car, began to use the seat belt fastener to bang against the plastic seat. Officer Copeland came to see what was causing the noise. Copeland told Aguado he "seemed slow" and asked if he took anything for "mental retardation." Other inappropriate comments made by Copeland were criticized by the chief, according to KXAN.
As the officer was telling Aguado to exit the patrol car and turn around, he shocked the man with his stun gun for absolutely no reason. Copeland admitted that he gave conflicting commands to Aguado and gave no warning that he was about to deploy his taser.
For needlessly tasering a man who had committed no crime Copeland was not fired. Instead, he was given a 90-day vacation and was allowed back on the force.
Before Aguado, there was the deadly incident involving 37-year-old Ahmede Bradley during a traffic stop.
In 2012, Copeland pulled over Bradley who then made the unwise decision to flee in his vehicle. After he stopped, a brief foot chase ensued before Copeland "intentionally struck Bradley in the face, head and body at a time when Bradley had not assaulted Copeland," according to a lawsuit filed by Bradley's family.
Copeland then shot Bradley in the chest three times, killing him. Bradley was unarmed. A judge later awarded Bradley's family $1,000,000 for the death.
"I'm gonna fucking shoot you," Copeland is heard saying on the video multiple times before three shots were fired, killing Bradley. Copeland was subsequently cleared of any wrongdoing.
It's not only suspects who Copeland has abused or killed either. In 2011, a federal jury awarded Carlos Chacon $1,000,000 after Copeland and another officer, Russell Rose, beat and tasered him. Chacon had called 911 to report suspicious activity at a Motel 6, he had done nothing wrong.
While he was still on the phone with 911, Chacon approached the officers to assist them in their investigation. Instead of talking to Chacon, however, Copeland and another officer drew their weapons and pointed them at Chacon.
"Their guns were drawn, pointed at me. They were shouting at me. They were cursing at me. I was trying to identify myself as a person that called the police. They did not listen or engage in the conversation," Chacon told Fox7 at the time.
Officers then proceeded to beat, taser, and then arrest Chacon for resisting arrest.
"What I did is, as a good citizen, is I called the police and I reported it. I identified myself fully with a description of my vehicle and myself. I stayed on the phone the whole time with the operator and I waited for the police to arrive," he explained.
In spite of the jury awarding him $1 million, the judge, likely sympathetic to brutal cops, reduced the amount to $60,000. Austin City Council members then increased it and the taxpayers shelled out $154,000.
When a cop can beat an innocent man and keep his job, this is a major problem. However, when a cop can beat an innocent man, taser and ridicule another, and shoot and kill an unarmed suspect—all without losing his job—and passing the bill on to the taxpayers, the system is broken. Officer Eric Copeland is evidence that the system is broken.
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