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Blog: Are our regulatory bodies prioritising drug company interests over public safety?
By admin on 17/12/2019 in News, Psychiatric drugs
The Disturbing Case of the Street Drug Ketamine
The UK's Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is refusing to respond to the concerns of psychiatrists, parliamentarians, patients and other experts about the impending licensing of the street drug ketamine as a treatment for depression.
In March this year, the USA's Food and Drug Administration approved Spravato (esketamine), on the basis of just one efficacy study.
On 17.10.19 the European Medicines Agency (EMA) issued a 'positive opinion' recommending the granting of marketing authorisation for esketamine for depression in adults and sent it to the European Commission, which has 67 days to make a final decision (December 23).
The MHRA (UK) has deferred a decision, pending the EMA/EC ruling. However, during the 67 days, member states can submit new information not addressed by the EMA opinion.
On 31.10.19 twelve experts, including eight psychiatrists, wrote to the MHRA and EMA.
Dr June Raine
Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
London E14 4PU
Dear Dr Raine
We are writing to express grave concern about the possibility that the dissociative anaesthetic agent, and known street drug of abuse, ketamine, might be approved for use in this country in the marketed form of 'esketamine'.
There have been no trials of the efficacy of esketamine in the medium or long term. The majority of the studies of this drug (almost entirely conducted by the drug company attempting to license the drug, Janssen) are only four weeks in duration. Most of these studies find no benefit for esketamine versus placebo, and multiple adverse effects. The one positive efficacy study finds a difference between esketamine and placebo that is small and not clinically meaningful. Esketamine is the only antidepressant that has been approved by the FDA with only one successful efficacy trial.
The longest study to date is a 16-week trial using a discontinuation design, which is almost certain to confound withdrawal effects with relapse of depression. This trial design also increases the likelihood of patients breaking blind in the drug condition. As noted in the FDA statistical review, "perception of their treatment assignment may have been influenced by acute side effects (dissociation, sedation, etc.). FDA's exploratory analysis suggested that changes in these side effects were associated with time relapse."
Notably, there were six deaths in the esketamine studies, including three suicides, all in the esketamine group, with none in those assigned to placebo. Although these deaths were dismissed as unrelated by Janssen we do not believe that this worrying signal of danger should be ignored. It may well be consistent with a severe withdrawal reaction from the medication, known to occur in other medications such as antidepressants and opiates.
Short term apparent benefits of using esketamine are unsurprising, given its similarities to drugs of abuse, and no basis for approving a drug. One could achieve similar results, short term euphoria or dissociation, with various other street drugs. Indeed, we are as shocked by this recent development as we would have been had es-cocaine been submitted for approval.
If esketamine is approved for public use in the UK next month, there is no impediment to doctors prescribing this drug for weeks, months and beyond, which is precisely what we now see occurring in the US since FDA approval.
We trust that an evidence-based approach will be taken to your decision and, therefore, that no approval will be granted until multiple independent trials (i.e. not industry-sponsored) of at least a year, and preferably longer, have been conducted.
Dr John Read, Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of East London.
Dr Pat Bracken, Consultant Psychiatrist, Ireland
Dr James Davies, Medical Anthropology, University of Roehampton
Dr Peter J Gordon, Consultant Psychiatrist for Older Adults, NHS West Lothian.
Dr Rex Haigh, Consultant Psychiatrist in Medical Psychotherapy, Berkshire NHS
Dr Peter Kinderman, Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Liverpool
Dr Irving Kirsch, Associate Director, Program in Placebo Studies, Harvard Medical School;
Professor Emeritus, Psychology: University of Connecticut (USA) & University of Hull (UK)
Dr Hugh Middleton, Psychiatrist, University of Nottingham
Dr Clive Sherlock, Psychiatrist, Oxford
Dr Derek Summerfield, Consultant Psychiatrist; Hon. Senior Clinical Lecturer – Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College, London
Dr Philip Thomas, Formerly Professor of Philosophy, Diversity & Mental Health, University of Central Lancashire; Formerly Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr Sami Timimi, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Despite many subsequent emails, no meaningful response to the concerns raised, and research evidence provided, has been received from the MHRA. Efforts, with both the MHRA and the EMA, to obtain minutes of meetings, committee memberships and conflict of interest statements of individuals involved in esketamine decisions, have failed.
On 29.11.2019, the twelve wrote to the MHRA again, saying:
'It is incumbent upon the MHRA to exercise their obligation, within the permitted 67 day period, to raise the various safety and efficacy issues clearly not dealt with in the EMA 'opinion' and insist that the procedure be referred back for further examination. We believe that failure to do this would represent a blatant failure to fulfil its remit to act in the public health interest of the citizens of the UK.'
No meaningful response has been received.
The MHRA has also failed to respond to multiple letters from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Prescribed Drug Dependence asking when MHRA would be discussing the drug. In October, the APPG's chair, Sir Oliver Letwin MP, wrote to the UK regulator outlining his objections to esketamine as a drug likely to cause 'dependence, addiction and withdrawal'. He asked MHRA not to approve esketamine, 'at least until long-term trials have taken place and the long-term risks are fully understood'.
Members of the UK online support group, Let's Talk Withdrawal, which represents people negatively affected by antidepressants, antipsychotics and benzodiazepines, also wrote to the MHRA requesting longer-term studies before esketamine is licensed. Their letter was not even acknowledged.
In October, the evidence for esketamine was scathingly critiqued in the Lancet, by prominent U.S. psychiatrist Dr Erick Turner (a member of the USA's Food and Drug Administration's Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee).
The role of drug companies
In the U.S. it costs more than £25,000 to treat one patient for a year with esketamine.
The lack of transparency of these agencies is a serious matter. If they approve esketamine, on the basis of such inadequate research, it will suggest they are more interested in keeping the drug company happy than keeping the public safe.
89% of the EMA's funding, and 100% of the MHRA's funding, comes from drug company fees.
Both the members sent by MHRA to represent the UK on the EMA, Dr Nithyanandan Nagercoil and Dr Marie-Christine Bielsky, are ex-employees of drug companies.
The two most prominent promoters of esketamine in the UK, psychiatrists Professor Allan Young and Dr Rupert McShane, both have significant financial links with Janssen-Cilag, the maker of esketamine.
Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Rex Haigh, a co-signatory to the 31.10 letter, commented:
'The evidence is that ketamine is the most dangerous of the psychedelics and dissociants. We remain hopeful that unlike the USA's FDA, our MHRA will take an evidence-based approach, ignore the drug company hype, and decline the application'
Professor Peter Kinderman (Liverpool University), another co-signatory, added:
'This drug has been widely criminalised to protect people from the harms associated with it. While we certainly need new ways of helping people in distress, prescribing party drugs is unlikely to be the answer.'
Another co-signatory, Dr James Davies, a spokesman for the Council for Evidence-Based Psychiatry, has stated:
'We are deeply concerned about the proposed approval of esketamine. It works via an opioid mechanism and is likely to cause serious problems of addiction and withdrawal.
'No one should forget the troubled history of psychiatric medication, where supposedly safe and effective medicines turn out to be addictive and damaging when used long term. We urge the MHRA to deny this drug a licence at least until long-term trials on safety and efficacy have been completed.'
Professor John Read, University of East London
International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal
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5 Responses to Blog: Are our regulatory bodies prioritising drug company interests over public safety?
Lisa Robinson 17/12/2019 at 1:50 pm #
This is, indeed, seriously worrying not only v specifically, but also generally re attitudes.
This is, indeed, very worrying. Not only specifically – but generally, re attitudes re drug companies and their freedom….
Sarah Ruddock 19/12/2019 at 5:38 pm #
This is indeed terrifying. I wonder how closely related esketamine is to ketamine, which is used as an anaesthetic for horses and cattle. It renders them utterly incapable.
It sounds as though this would be yet another drug which turns the heads of patients experiencing difficult life syndrome into blocks of wood, preventing them from understanding and resolving their difficulties and leading fulfilling lives and from being active participants in their own lives. Would prescribing it by any chance be cheaper than talking therapies and minimise inconvenience to others? It seems that the population is being gaslighted; told that it has a plethora of disorders which are really disorders of society, often resulting from poverty and ignorance, rather than diseases of the body which can be diagnosed scientifically and treated with drugs.
Perhaps the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons would be able to advise?
Rosemary Knowles 20/12/2019 at 7:53 pm #
Clearly and based on evidence of repeated ignoring of letters and appeals – it is useless to waste time writing to MHRA. I have had similar experience in the past. The thing that should now be done urgently is to write to the Health Minister – Matt Hancock. Also from personal experience, he will listen to your appeals and use his parliamentary authority to put a stop to this blatantly corrupt behaviour. He has declared publicly on the Radio 4 Today Programme that he is tackling addictiion, in all its forms, which includes opioids and antidepressants. I appeal to CEP to stop wasting time on tackling the criminals who are without conscience or morals, "the monkeys," – and go right up to the top – the government The NHS is the priority of this new government. PM Boris Johnson can withdraw funding from MHRA – crush them once and for all. Money is all they care about, so take away the money. BE strong and determined – give the government the evidence and your support and go very, very public. l
Pauline Thomas 08/01/2020 at 8:32 pm #
I endorse everything Rosemary has said. The time has come to put people before profit.
Drug companies have become too powerful. They have too much influence within some parts of the medical profession and I suspect they have used financial incentives to people in government too. I honestly do not know how these people who advocate the use of this dangerous drug can live with their selves.
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### Return Value
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## See also
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Q: In Objective-C Check an array of Boolean Values and see if at least ONE is YES I have a mutable array of Boolean values and I want to check to see if ANY of the values are YES.
At present I am creating another array alongside this one which is always ALL False like so;
 [MyArray addObject:[NSNumber numberWithBool:switchInput]];
 [MyAllNoArray addObject:[NSNumber numberWithBool:NO]];

The user does some bits and the some of the objects in MyArray may become YES, I then use the below to see if ANY are true or not.
if([MyArray isEqualToArray:MyAllNoArray])

I am just wondering if there is a better way (this way seems wasteful)?
I have thought about a counter, each time one of the objects changes the counter goes up or down (depending on changing to YES or NO), if the counter is 0 then so is the array.  But I am just thinking there may be a better way within an IF statement that I am missing.

A: I think a simpler solution would be this:
NSArray *bools = @[@(NO),@(NO), @(YES)];
    if ([bools containsObject:@(YES)]) {
        // do your magic here
    }

Loops and blocks would be an overkill if you just need to check for presence.

A: NSArray *myArray;

__block bool hasTrue = NO;
[myArray enumerateObjectsUsingBlock:^(NSNumber *num, NSUInteger idx, BOOL *stop) {
    if (num.boolValue) {
        hasTrue = YES;
        *stop = YES;
    }
}];

if (hasTrue)
    NSLog(@"there is a true value in myArray.");
else
    NSLog(@"there is not true value in myArray.");

Or turn it into a method:
- (BOOL)doesMyArrayHaveTrue {
    NSArray *myArray;

    __block bool hasTrue = NO;
    [myArray enumerateObjectsUsingBlock:^(NSNumber *num, NSUInteger idx, BOOL *stop) {
        if (num.boolValue) {
            hasTrue = YES;
            *stop = YES;
        }
    }];

    return hasTrue;
}

Or...I haven't tried this yet but I think it should work:
NSNumber * max = [myArray valueForKeyPath:@"@max.self"];
if (max.boolValue)
    NSLog(@"there is a true values.");
else
    NSLog(@"there is not a true value.");

A: The easiest way is to use containsObject:@(YES).
Explanation
If you check the NSArray documentation it says

containsObject:
  Returns a Boolean value that indicates whether a given object is present in the array.

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*(BOOL)containsObject:(id)anObject

  Discussion
This method determines whether anObject is present in the array by sending an isEqual: message to each of the array's objects (and passing anObject as the parameter to each isEqual: message).

So containsObject:@(YES) should do the trick

A: Pretty much the same answer as random, but without blocks.
bool allFalse = true;
for(NSNumber *number in MyArray)
{
    if([number boolValue])
    {
        allFalse = false;
        break;
    }
}

if(!allFalse)
{
    ...
}

A: NSNumber* yesBool = [NSNumber numberWithBool:YES];
BOOL foundYes = NO;
for (NSNumber* num in MyArray) {
    if ([num isEqualToNumber:yesBool) {
        foundYes = YES;
        break;
    }
}

You can't do much (*) better than that for a test without some sort of "score", though your counter scheme is no doubt better, should you choose to "keep score".
(*) It's debatable whether using isEqualToNumber is more or less efficient than simply testing boolValue.

A: Many good answers here, and @Arcanfel and @rr1g0's suggestion of simply using containsObject: is really elegant and simple.
The many esteemed colleagues who have answered the thread have left out an important option, though - a predicate-based solution. So here goes, in the interest of completeness:
NSArray *data = @[@(NO), @(YES), @(NO)];

NSPredicate *hasYesPred = [NSPredicate predicateWithFormat: @"SUBQUERY(SELF, $s, $s == %@).@count > 0", @(YES)];

BOOL hasYes = [hasYesPred evaluateWithObject: data];

The idea here is that the subquery constructs an array of objects that are equal to @(YES), then we take the count of that, and if it is positive, we know that there is at least one true boolean value in the array.
This approach obviously can be extended to other types of numbers - to determine if there is at least one negative number in an array, for instance.

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When I was in college, I took an art class. I aced the self-portrait by charcoal. I have always been good at doing portraits (some interesting innate gift I found out one day). However, I sucked at perspective drawing. I had a very hard time with spatial relational drawing or drawing lines that converged.
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Rumor Roundup
Samsung plans to unveil the Galaxy S IV tonight. What will it include? Here are the top rumors.
By Mark Hachman
https://www.pcmag.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s4-rumor-roundup
Why is the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S IV a big deal? Because of the success of its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S III.
Although the Galaxy S III suffered almost immediate delays within the United States because of inventory issues, demand for the smartphone continued when more phones arrived. By November, the Galaxy S III was the most popular phone in the world, period, topping Apple's iPhone.
For those who liked OEMs to deliver a few improvements over the stock Android build, Samsung delivered in spades: in addition to the S-Voice voice assistant, the GS III added things like Smart Stay, which would leave the phone's display powered on when it could detect your face; an audio test that would allow you to "program" the phone's equalizer, depending on what you could or could not hear; plus excellent talk time, a solid display, and a removeable battery. It's rare that a phone delivers on nearly all fronts, and customers rewarded Samsung for it.
With the Galaxy S IV, Samsung appears to have set the bar higher. Rumors have it that Samsung will be including a 1,920-by-1,080 display, a feature that customers adore - until they realize that battery life will drop accordingly. The most innovative feature appears to be a capability that will allow users to scroll their phone's display via eye-tracking, a capability which has worked well with companies like Tobii, but may be a bit problematic in a phone. If nothing else, expect Samsung to allow this feature to be turned off, which should silence any grumbling quickly.
Nothing about the price or who will carry the phone has surfaced; given the success of the GS III, however, we'd expect that all four U.S. carriers will (eventually) offer it. Pricing will undoubtedly depend on the onboard storage. The Galaxy S III retails for $199.
Those who did not nab an invite to Samsung's Radio City launch tonight can tune in via the livestream; the event will also be broadcast live from Times Square, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern. PCMag will be there, so stay tuned for all the details. But first, here's a look at the latest GS IV rumors.
1. Eye-Tracking
In January, Samsung filed for an "Eye Scroll" trademark in Europe, and last month it filed for the "Samsung Eye Scroll" trademark from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, The New York Times reported. Citing an anonymous Samsung employee, the Times explained that when the software detects that someone has reached the end of visible text on a smartphone, it will automatically scroll to reveal the next paragraph. Rumor Probability: Doubtful (Image)
2. Six Versions
Samsung is planning to release its next-gen Galaxy phone in six different variants. The Galaxy S IV will come in black and white color options, and users will be able to choose from three different size capacities: 16GB, 32GB, and the much-discussed 64GB version, Samsung fan site SamMobile reported, citing an "insider." Rumor Probability: Likely, but only because of semantics (Image)
3. Look At That Display!
According to a Korean newspaper, the Samsung Galaxy IV will feature a high-def, 4.99-inch, 1,920-by-1,080 display. That would mean a 445 ppi, up from the 306 ppi on the Galaxy S III. Rumor Probability: Middling. A higher-res display means less battery life, and Samsung's not going to make a three-hour phone. Is it? (Image)
4. More Colors
Earlier on Monday, meanwhile, Samsung also released part two of its teaser video for Thursday's launch event, which takes place at New York's Radio City Music Hall. The only clue we get from the video is that the Galaxy S IV might have new color options ("It's my favorite color," the pint-sized spokesman, Jeremy, says). Jeremy's favorite color, of course, could just be pebble blue, marble white, or garnet red - the colors options for the Galaxy S III. Rumor Probability: Very Likely (Image)
Will we get a metal GS4 or a more cheaply made one? Samsung-focused blog SamMobile has reported that "the sides [of the GS4] are made from aluminium but the back is still plastic." The blog also quoted a mobile analyst, Eldar Murtazin, who also says it's going to be a plastic phone. If Samsung's spending big on displays and other components, look for it to save a penny or two here. Rumor Probability: Likely (Image)
6. An Unbreakable Screen?
"Eventually, they'll have unbreakable and flexible displays. Either the Galaxy S IV or S V will have unbreakable and even possibly flexible and foldable displays by 2014. That's going to be a game-changer," said Mark Newman, an analyst at Stanford Bernstein in Hong Kong. That quote surfaced in a Reuters report last year, and Samsung showed off a flexible display at CES this year, but it was still in the prototype phase. Rumor Probability: Unlikely (Image)
7. A Wallet App
In February, Samsung showed off an API for its new Wallet mobile payment system, an offering that sounds much like Apple's Passbook feature. The company unveiled the Samsung Wallet service during its third annual Developer Day at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Over 500 app developers were on hand for various sessions, one of which featured the debut of the Samsung Wallet API. Rumor Probability: Likely (Image)
8. Visa PayWave Support
In February, Visa and Samsung agreed on a deal that could bring Visa's wireless PayWave support to Samsung phones. The deal will allow financial institutions to use the Visa Mobile Provisioning Service to securely download payment account information to NFC-enabled Samsung devices. Additionally, the Visa payWave applet will be loaded onto Samsung devices featuring Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, turning the smartphones into contactless payment options. Rumor Probability: Likely (Image)
9. Is This It?
Three days ahead of Samsung's unveiling of its next flagship smartphone, a Chinese forum leaked photos of what is allegedly the Galaxy S IV. The photos show a Samsung-branded GT-i9502 model, with a 5-inch, 1080p display, 2GB of RAM, and a 13-megapixel rear camera, running on Android 4.2.1. Rumor Probability: Sure, why not?
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I visited Nina and I's alma mater Edinburgh College of Art last week, to attend a masterclass hosted by the Scottish Documentary Institute.
The event was led by inspirational American film-maker Jennifer Fox whose work includes 'Beirut' and 'Flying:Confessions of a Free Woman' and 'My Reincarnation'. Over a thirty year independent career Jennifer had spent at times up to twenty years on some projects!


Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, PTDS, or any other form of mental illness, psychotherapy may be worth considering. Commonly referred to as "talk therapy," psychotherapy is designed to help you learn problem-solving skills that can lead to changes in behaviour patterns. Also, it can aid in finding ways to cope with the negative feelings that accompany most mental health disorders like being overly self-critical and self-loathing, for example. In this article, we will take a closer look at what psychotherapy entails and why it is so helpful in treating mental health problems.
Psychotherapy places a strong emphasis on "talking through your problems" and working towards resolving them. In most cases, patients are encouraged to track their progress throughout their treatment sessions by writing down their thoughts and tracking mood changes. For those who are trying to overcome anxiety, psychotherapy may include engaging in social activities that may have previously resulted in anxiety. The rationale behind this approach is to help the patient become desensitized to events that can trigger feelings of anxiousness. All in all, psychotherapy is delineated by short counselling sessions aimed at focusing on the patient's current thoughts, feeling, and general problems that impede them from living a truly fulfilled life. That said, frequent psychotherapy sessions may be needed early on, but they will become less frequent as you progress through therapy.
When it comes to choosing the right type of psychotherapy, your mental health problem will likely dictate which option is right for you. That said, psychotherapy treatments can include CBT, family-focused therapy, DBT, or IPT. Having established what is available, let's take a closer look at what these specific treatments entail: CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) – This form of psychotherapy is goal-oriented and is best suited for patients willing to take an active role in overcoming their mental health problems. CBT generally involves recognizing automatic thoughts or beliefs that translate into negative feelings, emotions, or patterns of behaviour. Your CBT therapist works to help you identify thoughts, feelings, and beliefs are false and nonproductive and helps you through the process of changing them. It is worth noting that CBT works best for patients who have a calm and open to suggestions as it creates an opportunity for them take actionable steps toward achieving planned goals. FFT (Family Focused Therapy) – This form of psychotherapy helps identify challenges and conflicts with family members as they may be contributing to a patient's mental health problems. Family-focused therapy is intended to help the individual and family members find productive ways to resolve conflicts and other familial problems. To accomplish this goal, therapists will explain in detail the patient's mental health diagnosis and how the family can help them in overcoming it. Family-focused therapy also benefits the patient's family in that it teaches them how to cope with the stress that comes with taking care of a relative diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Why is family-focused therapy so beneficial? Well, it helps minimize the burn out that family members invariably experience when caring for a loved one with a mental health disorder. Beyond that, it allows the patient to concentrate on overcoming their problems without feeling like they have become a burden on their family. DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) – DBT is a cognitive behaviour therapy variant that helps patients in understanding that their challenges, behaviour, and feelings are valid and shouldn't be a source of shame, which is especially helpful for those struggling with depression or anxiety. Also, DBT therapists work to help patients understand that when it comes to changing unhealthy or disruptive behaviour, the onus falls on them. It is also worth noting that DBT can be in the form of individual or group therapy. IPT (Interpersonal Therapy) – This form of therapy places a strong emphasis on time and achieving goals. Unlike CBT and DBT, interpersonal therapy focuses on resolving present-day problems as opposed to addressing what may have contributed them. Some may argue that this is not the best way to resolve a mental health problem, but it has proven to be effective for some patients. How does it work, you ask? IPT addresses your mental health symptoms and social relationships that you may have. This information is then used to implement social adjustments that can help ease anxious or depressive symptoms, for example, without changing the patient's personality.
Having an idea about the problems you want to address during therapy can help make them more productive. It is also helpful to note that during your initial sessions your therapist will be doing more listening than talking; this is nothing to be concerned about as it is completely normal. Your therapist will be trying to assess your mental health problem, and this requires patience and good listening skills, which, coincidentally are the hallmarks of a good therapist. Although your therapist will be intent on listening while you're discussing your problems, don't hesitate to ask them questions as it can help decide whether he or she is a good fit for you.
If you're considering psychotherapy to resolve depression, anxiety, or any other mental health disorder, you're probably also wondering how to go about choosing a therapist. If so, you're encouraged to continue reading. Most licensed mental health professionals are well-versed in psychotherapy. These mental health professionals include social workers, psychiatrist, counsellors and, in some cases, psychiatric nurses. To that point, it is a good idea to execute due diligence in choosing the right mental health professional to help you cope with and, most importantly, overcome your mental health problems. It is equally important to be as honest as possible during your treatment sessions as it can provide an opportunity to make appreciable progress. In summation, psychotherapy is a great way to identify the underlying problems that may be contributing to your mental health problems. While certain pharmacotherapies are also effective, they only provide a short-term fix. The ability to talk through your problems with a licensed mental health professional, on the other hand, can offer long-term solutions that are not only sustainable but also effective. If you're struggling with any form of mental illness, you're encouraged to try one of the psychotherapy methods outlined in this article before resorting to taking medication that could potentially cause undesirable side effects.


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Writing Workshop: Turning Research into a Story
Katherine Standefer
Research can enlarge and deepen the stories we tell. But how do we turn academic literature, interviews, and site visits into something compelling to read? In this 2.5 hour workshop, writers will discuss strategies for rich note-taking, how to approach quoting others, the task of turning dry or dense information into buoyant prose, and deciding which research--or how much--to actually lace into a piece of writing. Author Katherine Standefer will reflect on the writing of her new book Lightning Flowers: My Journey to Uncover the Cost of Saving a Life, which uses research and reporting on mining, medical technology, and the American healthcare system to contextualize her own deeply personal story. Click here to register and get Zoom details.
Blue Sky Kingdom, A Family Journey to the Heart of the Himalaya
Bruce Kirkby
THUR, JAN 28
Blue Sky Kingdom, the new book from Canadian adventurer Bruce Kirkby, is a warm and unforgettable portrait of a family seeking to escape distraction by traveling to a remote Himalaya Buddhist monastery, where they enter an ancient world rich with possibilities and new understandings. In a presentation packed with images and video, Bruce will explore life in a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, travel with a young family and the process of writing. Click here for Zoom details.
Oh, the Climbs You'll Climb
Irene Yee
In these tough times it can be hard to feel excited about climbing. So Irene will give you a little inspiration and a few more places to put on your bucket list. She'll take you on a photographic journey of a few of her favorite places, hopefully getting you excited to get back out there whatever your climbing ability. Click here for Zoom details.
Secrets from the World's Ultimate Social Distancing Master
Michael Finkel
THUR, FEB 4
In 1986, twenty-year-old Chris Knight drove into rural Maine, abandoned his car, and disappeared into the woods. He would not have a conversation with another person for the next twenty-seven years. What happened to Chris Knight? Where did he go? How did he survive? Why did he leave the world? What did he learn? Journalist Michael Finkel was the only writer Chris Knight has ever agreed to speak with. Finkel, the author of the New York Times bestselling book "The Stranger in the Woods," will answer all of these questions and more. Click here for Zoom details.
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Dina Mishev
THUR, FEB 11
You do not need to be a writer to enjoy this generative workshop that might give you (hopefully) the last project to get you through the pandemic. While traveling isn't recommended now, local freelance travel writer and editor Dina Mishev will offer prompts that will inspire you to revisit old trips in new ways, and can provide the framework to create a collection of travel essays for yourself, to share with family and friends, or to pitch for publication. For aspiring freelance writers, the workshop will end with a Q&A about travel writing and pitching national newspapers and magazines. Click here to register and get Zoom details.
A Four-Step Process for Narrative Writing
John Long arrived at The Four-Step Process through a process of elimination after a decade of teaching writing symposiums, and was the only curriculum he found that markedly improved the quality and dynamic range of student's stories. Because the Four Steps concern narrative technique and architecture, rather than content (themes, subject matter, genre, etc.), so long as you understand and learn the Four Steps, you can apply them to any narrative form (from poetry to short stories to fill in the blank). Click here for Zoom details.
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Katherine E. Standefer is the author of Lightning Flowers: My Journey to Uncover the Cost of Saving a Life, which was named one of O, The Oprah Magazine's Best Books of Fall 2020, selected as a Staff Pick by the New York Times Book Review, featured in People Magazine and on NPR's Fresh Air, and awarded a starred Kirkus review. The book was shortlisted in 2018 for the J. Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Prize from Columbia Graduate School of Journalism and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard. Standefer's work previously appeared in The Best American Essays 2016. She has been a Logan Nonfiction Fellow at the Carey Institute for Global Good and a Marion Weber Healing Arts Fellow at the Mesa Refuge. She earned her MFA in Creative Nonfiction from University of Arizona and teaches for Ashland University's Low-Residency MFA. Standefer lived in Jackson Hole on and off between 2000 and 2009, and now resides on a juniper- and piñon-studded mesa in New Mexico with her chickens.
Bruce Kirkby is a wilderness writer and adventure photographer recognized for connecting wild places with contemporary issues. With journeys spanning more than eighty countries and thirty years, Kirkby's accomplishments include the first modern crossing of Arabia's Empty Quarter by camel, a descent of Ethiopia's Blue Nile Gorge by raft, a sea kayak traverse of Borneo's northern coast and a coast-to-coast Icelandic trek. A former columnist for The Globe and Mail, author of three bestselling books and winner of multiple National Magazine Awards, Kirkby's work has appeared in the New York Times, Outside magazine and Canadian Geographic. He makes his home in Kimberley, BC.
Irene Yee is a rock climbing and adventure photographer based on the west coast. She started rock climbing out of pure joy and picked up a camera soon after. Her focus is to uplift women, BIPOC, and the LGBTQIA2+ communities; choosing to highlight those pushing their own personal limits and finding inspiration in those with passion over muscle. She is internationally published (with her work appearing many times in Climbing Magazine, Rock and Ice, and Alpinist), and has worked work with companies like The North Face, Marmot, Outdoor Research, Mountain Hardware, Parks Project, and the Honnold Foundation.
Michael Finkel is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Stranger in the Woods, about a highly intelligent man who lived alone in the forest of Maine for 27 years, as well as the book True Story, about Finkel's bizarre and unhealthy friendship with a murderer, which was adapted into a motion picture produced starring James Franco and Jonah Hill. Finkel has reported from more than fifty countries across six continents, covering topics ranging from the world's last hunter-gatherer tribes to conflicts in Afghanistan and Israel to the international black market in human organs to theoretical physics. His work has appeared in National Geographic, GQ, The Atlantic, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, and The New York Times Magazine. He lives with his family in western Montana and southern France. (photo credit: Doug Loneman)
Dina Mishev was a finalist for the 2020 Global Travel Writer of the Year from the Global Travel Media Alliance. Sadly she did not win. And, to put it out there, can we add that she is currently working on a memoir about mountain adventure, travel, cancer, Jackson Hole, and The Cheesecake Factory? @myspiritanimalisatrex
John Long has written over 40 books, with more than two million copies in print. His literary short stores have been translated into many languages. Long is the recipient of a National Book Award, the H. Adams Carter Literary Award from the American Alpine Club, has won the Grand Prize at the Banff Film and Book Festival, etc. His newest book, Last Place on No Map, is due out in March 2021.
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We were swamped this morning, so swamped no pictures were taken as everyone was too busy to think about picking up the camera. We had an upswing of prisoners asking for Bibles this week and lots of studies returned for grading and processing. Marie and I worked on the computer, Kathy, David, Marvin H and Lila were the readers while Marvin L, Vonnie, Shirley and Eva Jean were working on the studies. We broke for lunch just after noon but went right back to work after lunch and still weren't able to finish with the studies. Tomorrow they will need to be separated and stuffed then mailed out. Hopefully we can also get the Bibles labels printed for Thursday's group. It was good to be busy and great to work with such wonderful volunteers. We had one problem early, Marvin H and his sister Roma worked on Monday then Marvin turned off the computer. When Shirley and I arrived we couldn't figure out how to turn on the computer (it is the new one) Shirley got down on her knees, she just had a knee replacement a few months ago and I got down on my hands and knees, I had a hip replacement, to look behind the computer which is under the table, and by the time we figured out how to turn the computer on we had to figure out how to get back upright. The laughter that burst out didn't help. We have such a good time.


"Sahasra Chittemsetty should study recent lost games and look for better moves. Rating is in a downward adjustment and will stabilize at some lower level. Every hour of study (especially with a coach) will make a real difference. Be sure to review every move of your games -- especially your losses. Try to figure out where you went wrong and what might have been better. Very high percentage of draws might indicate fear to pursue aggressive play. Sahasra Chittemsetty has not had a win in 12 games."


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Q: Pass User ID from one page to another from Java ArrayList I am developing a system using CRUD functionality. I am retrieving users from my database and passing these into an ArrayList where the user can click next user and previous user buttons to display each user in the system.
The code for getting the users from the database:
//refresh data from database
    public void refreshData(){
        try {
            users.clear(); //clear users array list

            String sqlGetTypes = "SELECT * FROM tbl_login"; //select all data from db

            Connection conn = db.Connect(); //connection to db

            PreparedStatement psGetUsers = conn.prepareStatement(sqlGetTypes);

            ResultSet rs = psGetUsers.executeQuery();

            while (rs.next()){ //filter through users
                User u = new User(rs.getInt("id"), rs.getString("username"),
                rs.getString("password"), rs.getString("role"));

                users.add(u); //add each user
            }

            rs = psGetUsers.executeQuery(); //execute the query

            this.comboBoxUserRole.removeAllItems(); //remove items from combo box

            while(rs.next()){
                roleTypeModel.addElement(new ComboBoxItem(rs.getInt("id"),
                rs.getString("username")));
            }
            for (int i = 0; i < roleTypeModel.getSize(); i++){
                ComboBoxItem cbi = (ComboBoxItem)roleTypeModel.getElementAt(i); //create
                object of type combo box item

                    if (cbi.getId() == users.get(currentUser).getLoginID()){
                    roleTypeModel.setSelectedItem(cbi); //select users role from selected user
                }
            }

            this.comboBoxUserRole.setModel(roleTypeModel); //set the user role in combo box

            this.txtUserID.setText(String.valueOf(users.get(currentUser).getLoginID())); //set user ID in text field
            this.txtUsername.setText(String.valueOf(users.get(currentUser).getUsername())); //set username in text field

        }
        catch (Exception e){
            JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "Cannot get users at this time. Error: " + e);
        }
    }

I then have a button named 'Update current user' which will redirect the user to another page in order to update that users login details. Here I am wanting to transfer the UserID over from the current user that is displayed at the time. I will then use the UserID to query the database again in the new page to identify the user, which will then be able to be updated based on the new values that the user enters.
The code for the update user page:
//refresh data from database
    public void refreshData(){
        try {
            system_users su = new system_users(); //create new instance of previous page
            String userId = (su.txtUserID.getText()); //set the ID field from previous page

            String sqlGetTypes = "SELECT * FROM tbl_login WHERE id = ?"; //select user from database

            Connection conn = db.Connect(); //connection to db

            PreparedStatement ps = conn.prepareStatement(sqlGetTypes);

            ps.setString(1, userID); //set ID to user ID variable

            ResultSet rs = ps.executeQuery();

            while (rs.next()){ //filter through users
                User u = new User(rs.getInt("id"), rs.getString("username"), rs.getString("password"), rs.getString("role"));
                users.add(u);
            }

            rs = ps.executeQuery(); //execute the query

            this.comboBoxUserRole.removeAllItems();

            while(rs.next()){
                roleTypeModel.addElement(new ComboBoxItem(rs.getInt("id"), rs.getString("username")));
            }

            for (int i = 0; i < roleTypeModel.getSize(); i++){
                //JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, i);
                ComboBoxItem cbi = (ComboBoxItem)roleTypeModel.getElementAt(i); //create object of type combo box item
                if (cbi.getId() == users.get(currentUser).getLoginID()){
                    roleTypeModel.setSelectedItem(cbi);
                }
            }

            this.comboBoxUserRole.setModel(roleTypeModel);
       this.txtUpdateUsername.setText(String.valueOf(users.get(currentUser).getUsername()));
            this.txtUpdatePassword.setText(String.valueOf(users.get(currentUser).getPassword()));
        }
        catch (Exception e){
            JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "Cannot get customer information at this time. Error: " + e);
        }
    }

From this, the user is then able to overwrite the values input into the text fields and click on 'Update user' button, with the following code:
try{
            JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "cbi");
            //ComboBoxItem gender = (ComboBoxItem)genderTypeModel.getSelectedItem(); //get the users role from combo box

            JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "conn");
            Connection conn = db.Connect();

            String sqlInsertUser = "UPDATE tbl_login "
                    + "             SET    (username, password, role)"
                    + "             VALUES (?, ?, ?)";

            PreparedStatement ps = conn.prepareStatement(sqlInsertUser);
            ps.setString(1, this.txtUpdateUsername.getText());
            ps.setString(2, this.txtUpdatePassword.getText());
            ps.setString(3, String.valueOf(comboBoxUserRole));

            ps.executeUpdate(); //execute the update
            JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "Customer has been successfully updated");
        }
        catch (Exception e){
            JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "Customer could not be updated. Please try again. Error: " + e);
        }

The problem I am having is that I am currently unable to pass the UserID from the first block of code on one page, to the update user page. Is there any way to get the user ID which will change in the Array List I am using from the database, and pass this on to the next page so I am able to update my user login credentials.
Please let me know if this is able to be done :) Feel free to ask any questions if my explanation is bad. Thank you


Lucinda Green's daughter Lissa has had a super start to the event season. With 3 horses to compete; 2 at BE100 (Daisyonfire & Boleybawn Free) and 1 at 2* level (CTS So What) she has certainly been very busy! Lissa has notched up 7 top ten placings already this year, and had a pleasing run with CTS So What at Belton CIC2*. Daisyonfire will be ready to move up a level after one more run at BE100. Lissa recently told us that "the horses are so funny with their SUCCEED – they LOVE it and keep grabbing it out my hand before I can take the lid off!" Lucinda has been very busy teaching in the US over the past month, but she will be picking up the reins with Cry Freedom when she gets back and heading out for some intermediate runs.
Chris King has recently moved to a beautiful new yard (with indoor school!) to Lambourn, Berks and in addition to the event yard is also schooling racehorses. This latest venture has been set up with Yogi Briesner and is proving to be very successful.
Chris has got a super string of eventers this year, with 6 horses running at Intermediate and Advanced, and even with just two competitions under his belt so far this season has recorded several top 5 placings, and a win with Billy Buzz in the OI at Weston Park. Chris and his wife Zanie have used Succeed for several years after recommendation from the GB team vet. Chris and Zanie told us that they had two competitors come up to them at their last event and tell them how amazing their horses were looking, especially for the time of year.
Dessie Hughes, known to be one of the most consistent NH trainers in Ireland had a super Cheltenham Festival. Our Conor, who had been on Succeed for the previous 4 months provided an outstanding performance in the JCB Triumph Hurdle, winning by a huge 15 lengths, and was described as one of the week's most impressive winners. Rare Bob, another horse which has been on SUCCEED over the past few months went on to finish a very pleasing 5th out of 40 starters in the coverted Grand National the following week. Dessie has found since using SUCCEED his horses are looking better, feeling better and performing better, and he wouldn't now be without it.
Bill has had a cracking start to the season, having managed to dodge most of the cancellations we have seen due to bad weather and is currently ranking as one of the top ten riders in British Eventing. Bill has several 3* horses at the moment, 3 of which finished in the top 20 CIC3* at Burnham Market and more recently Alex recorded a 5th in the CIC2* at Belton finishing on his dressage score. Bill's horses have all been looking very smart this season in their new SUCCEED rugs, numnahs and team jackets.


Nelina is the managing partner of the firm and was an original consultant with Above Green. Today she is the creative eye behind Above Green's brand, office, and healthy lifestyle programs. She holds the LEED AP O&M credential and loves to bring her three rescue pups, Charlie, Wexley and Rico with her to work. Unfortunately, her connemara pony, Mike Mulligan, stays at the barn during office hours.
Vincent is the firm's chief evangelist for sustainability. He serves as the primary client contact for all new customers and in his day to day he manages the growth, business development, and strategic programs at Above Green. He is a LEED AP BD&C, Certified Building Commissioning Professional, and Co-Chair of the USGBC Northern Virginia Committee.
After working in retail management for ten years, Chris made a career change to pursue what he loves: environmental science. At Above Green, Chris manages day to day operations and consults on LEED V4 projects. He is a LEED AP ID&C, WELL AP, and Certified Building Commissioning Professional who lives in West Virginia with his wife and three daughters.
Karthik is a commissioning engineer who graduated with a masters of science in energy systems engineering from Northeastern University in Boston. He works with building owners and contractors to witness and verify that new buildings perform to their design standards. He is a LEED AP, and a Certified Building Commissioning Professional, who will try anything once.
Paul Garrido has been with Above Green since its first project in 2007. He currently serves as the master of construction phase documentation, and prides himself on certifying projects with little to no review comments. He is a LEED AP BD&C, talented musician, singer, and choreographer who spends his free time traveling the world with his wife and family.
Julian Potter has been practicing the art of optimizing energy performance since Above Green's first project in 2007. Educated as an architect, Julian uses eQuest to simulate energy performance and provide recommendations for improvement. He is a LEED AP and often works remotely from Italy, where he is helping to design and build a yoga retreat.
Ryan is a LEED AP, SITES AP, and is working on his Air Barrier Auditor, Thermography, and Project Management Professional credentials. When he's not expanding his knowledge base, he manages design phase projects at Above Green, and lives in Culpepper with his wife, where he spends his free time outside, where he likes to hike and play guitar (not simultaneously).
Miles is an environmental activist. At UNC Wilmington he was a vocal advocate for keeping the Wilmington watershed free of pollutants. He first came to Above Green in 2017 as a summer intern. Today, he supports project management and business development activities. When he's not at the office, he and his Border Collie Mo are out hiking the Shenandoah's trails.
We are consultants who help architects, builders, and developers design and verify the performance of their spaces. We provide Third Party Certification (LEED, SITES, WELL, Guiding Principles), energy modeling, building commissioning, envelope commissioning, thermography, air barrier testing, and testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) services.
As a certified small, woman, and minority-owned business we meet diverse supplier requirements for both government and private projects.
We are a USGBC Proven Provider, which means our firm has met rigorous standards for the accuracy and success of our applications for LEED Certification.
Above Green has been recognized as one of the top 50 AEC companies in the world for our commitments to social justice, environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
We are highly engaged in our community as Silver Member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Diamond Partner of USGBC's National Capital Region.
During design or construction, we complete the administrative process including all exhibits, calculations, and documentation required to meet LEED Certification (and other Third Party Certification) requirements. We work in support of both Architects (as LEED Project Administrator) and General Contractors (as LEED Coordinator), with services tailored to each.
For design-build and early design projects, our team uses eQuest to simulate, and recommend low/no-cost ways to improve whole building performance.
This is a powerful tool for evaluating the total environmental impact of material selection, manufacturing, construction, and operational considerations.
We serve on behalf of Owners or Contractors as an independent third party to witness and verify that the energy systems in the building have been properly installed, operate correctly, and meet the design requirements. Our Commissioning Agents are professional engineers Certified through the Association for Energy Engineers.
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This is a best management practice used to ensure that the building's HVAC continues to operate the best it can: typically completed every 8 months after occupancy.
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Post-construction, pre-occupancy test for common contaminants in the air. Testing completed by independent trained indoor air quality professional. Results consistent with requirements for LEED Indoor Air Quality credit.
We ensure the proper operation of HVAC systems by testing air and hydronic systems and adjusting the flows as required to achieve optimum performance for the equipment.
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You may find some specific household jobs that may be complex and a little bit dangerous and that a lot of people who own their own homes can not be able to attend to them as they would need help. There are some jobs in your house that maybe a little bit complex or even dangerous as we have said above of this article and some of these jobs in a call for you to look for and also find a professional who deals with those kinds of jobs to come and help you instead of you doing them.
What you should do is to make sure that you have considered the tasks that a residential electrician can actually come and do for you because there are very many tasks that a residential electrician can undertake for you. It is very important for you to ensure that the electrical wires in your home are up to date and this is if you want to avoid any kind of an electrical fire that may arise due to this. It is very possible to have a disaster happening in your home in case you leave any wires in your house that are like around broken or even old because they may be hazardous. `Electrical wires that are lying around your home that are broken or even old are not good since they are hazardous and they may actually cause disaster in your home and you will definitely want to avoid this at all costs.
It is very important to make sure that you have found a good residential electrician because of all these in order for him to come to your home and change all the electrical wires or all the electrical things that need to be changed in your home in order for you to avoid any serious damage or issue that may happen because of the wires in your home that are either old or broken. There are even some residential electricians that will offer to look at all the other electrical wires in your home except the ones that you have called him for.
There are times when you would want to make some improvements in your home but it would be really hard because the improvements maybe involving dangerous processes that you can not handle and no matter the kind of improvements they are it may just be impossible for you to make them. In case you have to do any upgrades in your home that have to do with electrical appliances it is very important for you to make sure that you have looked for a very reputable specialist which in this case is a reputable presidential electrician.
This entry was posted in Technology on April 9, 2019 by mukidi.
An individual ought to deal with their condition consistently, and they ought to guarantee that they have enhanced it. One should plant a few trees in their environment so it can at present look pleasant consistently. When one plants the trees, they should always trim them from time to time so that they can give them the shape that they desire. When one wants to make their work easy they should always buy the tools which they will use to do that work within a short period. A person can buy the tools from the market, or they can hire experts who will always help them to do tree removal. The skilled people will always offer the services quickly and save the time of their clients. A person can get some advantages when they do tree trimming in their society at all times.
A portion of the advantages that the general population will get may incorporate that they will expel the harmed parts of the trees. One ought to guarantee that they could evacuate the undesirable pieces of the tree so they can generally remain safe. An individual ought to certify that they do not get exposed to threat in their general public consistently. The environment in which a person will live should always become the best at all times so they can feel safe. One will, in this manner, shape the trees into a shape that looks pleasant consistently. The tree cutting administrations will make the spot to look rich consistently, and thus more individuals will need to live in it always.
The other benefit that a person can get may include that their trees will not get any diseases. One will remove the parts of the trees that may have some diseases, and hence it will not spread to the rest of the tree. One ought to guarantee that their plants become solid consistently so they can generally look decent. The daylight will likewise enter beneath the plants, and consequently, the harvests will become sound consistently. The crops that one plants will need the light from the sun so that they can grow healthy with no diseases at all. Tree cutting will keep any threat from occurring in the public eye because the pieces of the tree will not effortlessly break. People will not incur any loss when they take good care of their plants at all times in the society because they will not damage the property in the surrounding.
In case you are feeling lucky, then you can play the lottery and find out if you are going to win. In order to do this, then you need to know of the best way that you can play.
Some of the things you should note is that when you are eplaying the game then you will need to pick five numbers from 1-50 as well as a powerball from 1-20. You should note that you can choose to play form a retailer or use the online option. There is no much into it as you should note that the choice you make will mainly depend on the things that you prefer. If you want to buy from stores, you should note that there are many options, you can use as there are numerous stores across south Africa that sell. You can choose to get to any retailer and pick up the betslip. When you are buying, then you should note that you can choose five numbers or mark a quick pick box to have the numbers generated randomly.
When you are getting the bet slip, then you should note that you can be able to play as man boards as you want. When doing this, then you some of the things that you should note is that you need to decide on the draws that you want to enter. In case you want to play a single draw then you should leave it blank. When you do this, then you ought to think of you want to get a Powerball. When you are done, you purchase the ticket form the retailer and keep it safe.
Some of the things that you should note is that when you are doing this then you need to see to it that you play over the internet. To do this, you should start by creating an online account. By doing this, some of the things that you should note is that you will be able to pick a number you use or have one being picked for you. When you do this, then you should note that you have to pick the lines that you want to play as well as the draws that you want to enter. Confirm the purchase and then you can wait for the draw.
When you play the game then you should note that the draw will be twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. The games in most cases is played at 21.00 SAST. To get the ticket it will cost you R.5.
This entry was posted in Technology on April 2, 2019 by mukidi.
Ensuring that there is enough protection to your home is a solemn responsibility of a home owner. A homeowners' insurance cover can be one of the effective ways to use in keeping your home safe. It may seem to be not so important but by reading this article, you will get to know some of its major benefits of home insurance.
Your home gets protected against natural disasters where you use a home insurance cover. There could be other properties but in this case the home insurance cover focuses on your home buildings. Where you have a policy for home insurance, you will have your home maintained and all the repairs done where a natural disaster like an earthquake has occurred without you spending any amount. You can never suffer from a total lose where you have insured you home with a reputable home insurance company. The main thing to do is to buy a policy of insurance that insures your home in total. Your home can be easily replaced where you have insured it from the natural calamities using a homeowners' insurance policy.
By getting a home insurance cover, you would have protected your belongings. By insuring your home structures, you will have insured the property inside too. Where your belongs are destroyed, you tend to incur severe losses. With a home insurance, you will be automatically guaranteed a cover to the risk of losing your belonging where there is a natural disaster or peril.
Other properties that do not fall under home buildings or personal belongings can as well be covered with this home insurance. You may find out that that property which was next to your home has been affected by the destruction that has occurred and so you cater for it by using your home insurance cover. By the help of the homeowners' insurance, you will be able to compensate for the property loss that was due to the destruction in your home. Where you had guests in your home and it happens that they have been injured by this calamity, the home insurance will cover for all the medical expenses for them.
You can use the homeowners' insurance cover to cater for the repair and replacement costs where your home gets affected by the man made destruction. Homes are prone to man made destruction such as fire outbreaks or even vandalism. A homeowners' insurance cover will be used where you have lost your property due to theft. Where you had some precious items like gold jewelries and they get lost within the home, they can still be compensated. In a case where you have hired workers in your home and they happen to get injured during work, the homeowners' insurance policy will cater for their treatment. This will save you the stress of incurring extra costs.
Have you been planning to buy a horse? You may have researched a lot and realized that it could be quite an investment. There are lots of choices, there are people who may be wondering about the kind of horse they need, should he/she be old or young. Whether you buy a horse that is old or young, you will be faced by advantages as well as disadvantages and this can be very important. You need to know that when you are choosing a horse, ensure that you get one that is suitable for you. You need to know that when you are choosing the right horses, keep reading to find the right services.
Investigate more on the right details that would be suitable for you in case you are choosing a horse on demand. In many cases when the demand is up, you will need to know more about the practices that you should consider as this is essential. Therefore if the demand is not high, it would be the right time to get a good deal on the horse that you are planning to buy, however with high requirements, do not expect to get a good deal.
You can find an affordable horse if you get the time for a pre-purchase now that not all the time you will land on affordable horse. Some horses might have certain prices, but that should not hinder you from asking the seller to go down a little bit. It is your right to buy the horse in whatever amount you feel comfortable and not about what a seller might think of you. In case of a horse which is not healthy, then this gives you the best opportunity of bargaining now that you have a perfect excuse of not buying him/her anyway. No matter how you like a horse and how appealing it might be, do not trust that it is healthy, but it is only a test which can attest to that.
Consider researching the prices in the market in some of the horse websites in the market and you would be glad to find one that is pleasing. There are websites that will have offers that are reasonable, and you need to ensure that you choose the right one. If you still haven't known how to identify a healthy horse, how old and the breed, then you need some classes. You will be able to stay knowing that you have the right procedures and this is essential and play a significant role.
Nowadays most people have come to realize the benefits of recliners. There are many recliners manufacturers which means you have a wide variety of options to choose from. There are plenty of factors that you should have in mind when purchasing recliners. Begin by considering the height of the recliners. The recent recliners have an adjustable height. The amount of comfort that you experience when seated on a recliner can be affected by the recliner's height.
Comfort can determine the recliners that you will buy. Many aspects have an impact on the comfort level of a recliner. The materials utilized to design recliners can affect their comfortability. Ensure you try out the recliners you want to purchase to find out if they are comfortable enough. Make sure you take time to sit on the recliners you want to buy to get to know if they have ample comfort. It is rare to find a recliner dealer who can deny you a chance to try out various recliners for you to choose the best.
Think about the suppleness of the recliners you would like to buy. It is essential to consider how flexible the recliner you intend to buy are. Flexibility implies to the manner in which you can adjust the recliner to suit your needs. It is best to purchase a recliner that can be easily modified to suit your needs.
Contemplate about the make of the recliners you are interested in purchasing. Recliners are available in different designs. The design of the recliner you choose will be determined by your personal preferences and taste. Make sure that you choose a recliner that has an appealing design.
Another essential aspect to contemplate on when purchasing recliners is color. There are differently colored recliners to choose from. Make sure that you purchase a gaming recliner that is easy to maintain.
Think about the longevity of the recliners you are interested in purchasing. The longevity of recliners can be affected by the value of the materials used to make them. It is wise to invest in long-lasting recliners to avoid wasting your money.
Contemplate about the price of recliners. The price of recliners differ from dealer to dealer. The high-value recliners are expensive, but they are worth the cost due to their longevity. Make sure you find out the cost of the recliners from various dealers. This will help you find valuable recliners at a pocket-friendly price. References can assist you in getting to the best most suitable place to buy recliners at an affordable price.
Financial issues will always arise and that is why you need to be very mindful of your credit history that you create daily. Many of the lenders will require you to have a great credit history to give you the cash therefore, you need to watch out. If you are a loan and you are unable to pay, one of the best options you can go for rather than being declared bankrupt is to seek alternatives such as debt relief option. You don't have to be declared bankrupt because that will miss you totally that is why there are debt relief companies that can work with for this. The debt relief companies have increased in number and you need to work with the best although there are very many benefits of choosing to work with them. Below are some guidelines that can help you in choosing the best debt relief company in 2019.
When it comes to working with the debt relief company, the work is to convince the lender that they should reduce the amount of money you all them and this is a very have a conversation as you may think. This will require a professional to maintain the standards of conversation and that is why it is critical when choosing a debt relief company you need to work with professionals. There are many ways to confirm that the debt relief companies a professional, including affirming if they are accredited by the better business bureau which authorizes them to offer such services. In addition to that, you also want to work with a company that is very experienced in handling such issues. The truth is if they have handled many cases before the probabilities are that they know the best way to go about the conversation achieve better results and better communication.
You also need to consider the amount of money you will have to pay them for such services. There are many ways to reduce the amount of money they charge you, for example, there are companies that are known to offer free consultations services and the truth is the save you a lot of money by this. It is important to work with the most reputable debt relief company, but also consider comparing different charges so that you can find a company that is within your budget because you are already in a financial crisis.
This entry was posted in Technology on March 17, 2019 by mukidi.
SEO is very important today for every business from the small ones to the very established ones, seeing that almost every search today starts online. Most of the marketing budget goes to the SEO because the agents and the consultants can be really expensive, and this is why the DIY is really effective as you will be looking at a lower budget and investing more time here. You will then need the help of a professional to determine what you need and the products that are ideal for you in terms of the SEO automated DIY packages, and here is how you choose the best.
The SEO automated DIY packages help to eliminate the middle man, the agents and take control of your SEO. This means that you will be getting the help that you need directly from the professionals and their expertise their fore matters. The deciding on the keyword, a better quality website and building of the popularity are the three steps to ranking by the search engines, and so are the packages and a great company should be able to help you choose what you need.
When it comes to the pricing, the packages will be generally better than hiring a professional to handle your SEO needs. Most of the packages are usually a onetime thing, and you therefore actually buy them only ones. The different packages will cost differently for different companies, and you should never choose one merely based on the prices and rather, what they entail. The ideal choice would be getting what you need in terms of the quality, and for a fair price.
Their search engine rankings for the keyword and how competitive their packages are is the other very important thing here. There is a lot that you can learn from the company that you are getting the packages from online, and through their successes and their raking too. If their ranking is good on the search engines, then that means that what they are selling may be actually good. There is then what their clients think about their services, what they have achieved with the packages and their clients bases too that will tell you a lot. The best place that you can get the information on the quality is through the third-party reviews as they don't have a conflict of interest. Every time that you shop before doing your due diligence, you are usually risking expensive mistakes and this is why you should make sure that you know all there is to know about a products or services before you can buy.
Choosing the right tiles for your home can be a daunting task. The reason for this is because you will come across a wide variety of the products in the market. By taking heed to certain tips you will be able to make a decision that you will be satisfied with.
The choice of tiles that you will make will be determined by the type that you need. The suitable tiles for the floor are ones that are durable and has resistance to damage since the traffic on them will be heavy. Ceramic and porcelain tiles are ideal for the walls since they are not porous and absorbs no stain. Tiles that are the best bet for outdoors are the matt finish or anti-skid to prevent slips.
You need to decide the size of the tiles when making the purchase. If you are looking to giving your room a spacious appearance, it is advisable to settle for the large format tiles. You should however ensure that the size of the tiles matches with the room's size. Go for the appropriate sizes so that there is less cutting and wastage.
You need to decide the type of finish that you want for your tiles. The suitable finish for the walls is the glossy variety while the outdoor will be perfect with stone finish. If you are looking for a warm feel in your bedroom, you should go for wood finishes. You can consider installing the metallic and mosaic finishes for the bathroom and the kitchen.
The color of the tiles that you will choose will depend on where they will be laid. In order to create an intimate appearance indoors, it is advisable to choose light colors. Darker colors will be ideal for the outdoors. You can use the light colors to achieve a spacious feel while the dark ones are easy to maintain.
Purchasing excess tiles above your needs is highly recommended. This ensures that you have allowance for any breakages and cutting. In the event some remain you can always take back to the vendor for refund.
The cost of the tiles that you are purchasing is an important factor to consider. It is a prudent move to check the prices that are available in other shops. Since the tiles are a great investment, you should be vigilant so that you do not compromise on quality.
The shop that you are buying your tiles from must have experienced staff that can offer you professional advice on the choice that you will make. Since the company wants to retain you as their client they will advise accordingly.
This entry was posted in Technology on March 16, 2019 by mukidi.


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The ICON Digital Department is Expanding
By Jayme Mazur
GREENWICH, Conn., October 10, 2018 – ICON International, a specialty finance company engaged in corporate barter with a focus on advertising and media buying, is strengthening the core capabilities of its digital media department. Mitch Weinstein, who came on board in 2017, spearheads the group as senior vice president, director of digital media. Weinstein has been focused on building out digital capabilities and driving technical innovation, with the goal of increasing the value delivered to clients and agencies through the execution of digital media.
Weinstein recently added two key leaders to the digital media team:
Brianna O'Neill was brought on as vice president, business development, digital and programmatic. O'Neill will be responsible for driving demand for ICON's programmatic private marketplaces, which include high quality, full episode player video inventory, as well as reach-based, efficient display impressions and everything in between. "I'm very excited to offer agencies and marketers the ability to reach their audiences through a wide range of inventory sources, while simultaneously leveraging ICON's unique market position as a financially favorable trade partner for publishers and ad tech platforms," O'Neill stated.
O'Neill was most recently head of east coast sales for Channel Factory, a YouTube integrated partner, and prior to that covered regional and national sales for AOL's local news division, Patch. O'Neill brings strong digital knowledge to ICON, with a unique perspective on video and localized targeting.
ICON is also pleased to announce the appointment of Brooke Sparacino as director of ad operations & technology platforms. Sparacino oversees all aspects of digital trafficking, tagging and reporting, as well as ICON's programmatic trading desk, which includes buying across ICON private marketplaces, as well as open exchange inventory. Sparacino most recently led ad operations and programmatic buying at WMI in Westport, CT. Prior to that, she was a senior lead of ad operations at Moxie Interactive, and served as the local ad operations lead at Digitas in New York.
"This position with ICON presents a unique opportunity for me to tap into my ad operations and programmatic experience, as well as strategize with internal staff to develop innovative products to meet clients' evolving needs and business objectives. I'm very excited to be working in such a client-focused environment," Sparacino said.
Weinstein, together with newly appointed Brianna O'Neill, Brooke Sparacino, and the rest of the digital media team, is focused on a trajectory of continuing to enhance ICON's digital product suite, including programmatic private marketplaces, reporting & analytics, and digital trafficking & operations, all while leveraging ICON's unique inventory position in the digital marketplace.
"We are greatly looking forward to Brianna's and Brooke's contributions as we continue to push innovation and value for ICON clients. Our clients turn to us for solutions to drive their business objectives in the most efficient manner possible, while extracting maximum value from their partnership with ICON. With the addition of these two new team members, we will have the right resources in place to meet, and exceed, client goals," Weinstein stated.
ICON International is a specialized finance company that helps companies restore value to underperforming assets and fund corporate expenses through corporate-barter transactions.
ICON is a subsidiary of Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC), a strategic holding company that manages a portfolio of global market leaders. Omnicom's companies operate in the disciplines of advertising, marketing services, specialty communications, interactive/digital media and media buying services.
For more information, please call (203) 328-2300, email info@iconinternational.com or visit www.iconinternational.com.
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Meeting Name: Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/19/2019 1:00 PM Minutes status: Final
Meeting location: Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Action Summary Meeting Extra1: Not available
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Meeting Items (18)
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CD.2019.416 1 Council Document October 22, 2019 Land Use, Housing & Transportation Meeting Minutes Action details Not available
CD.2019.415 1 Council Document Vision Zero Progress Presentation Action details Not available
CD.2019.432 1 Council Document Vision Zero Scorecard Action details Not available
ORD. 2018-231 1 1. Ordinance To amend and reordain City Code §§ 26-397, concerning definitions, 26-399, concerning the eligibility criteria for partial exemption of rehabilitated residential and multifamily structures or other improvements from real estate taxation, and 26-401, concerning the amount of exemption for rehabilitated residential and multifamily qualified structures, and to amend ch. 26, art. V, div. 3 by adding therein new §§ 26-398.1, concerning the evaluation of such program, and 26-401.1, concerning affordable housing certification, for the purpose of revising the City's partial tax exemption program for residential and multifamily structures by defining certain terms and modifying the qualification requirements for the receipt and duration of partial exemption from real estate taxation. recommended for continuance Action details Not available
ORD. 2019-247 1 2. Ordinance To amend ch. 8, art. II of the City Code by adding therein a new § 8-34, concerning [unsolicited] offers to give or dedicate fee simple interests in real estate to the City, for the purpose of imposing certain reporting requirements when the City receives an [unsolicited] offer to give or dedicate fee simple interests in real estate to the City. (As Amended) recommended for approval with amendment Action details Not available
RES. 2019-R025 1 3. Resolution To declare a public necessity to amend City Code § 30-800.3 and to initiate an amendment to the City's zoning ordinance to require a minimum lot area of 750 square feet per dwelling unit when a nonconforming use is changed to a multifamily dwelling within certain residential zoning districts. recommended for approval Action details Not available
CD.2019.431 1 Council Document October 22, 2019 Land Use, Housing & Transportation Meeting Handout Action details Not available
ORD. 2019-312 1 4. Ordinance To provide for the granting by the City of Richmond to the person, firm or corporation to be ascertained in the manner prescribed by law of certain easements upon, over, under, and across certain property located at 1201½ North 38th Street for the construction, installation, operation, maintenance, inspection, repair, replacement, and removal of electrical lines and associated appurtenances in accordance with a certain Right of Way Agreement. recommended for approval Action details Not available
ORD. 2019-316 1 5. Ordinance To designate the 1700 block of Fairfax Avenue in honor of Rosa Jones. recommended for approval Action details Not available
ORD. 2019-313 1 6. Ordinance To amend City Code § 2-428, concerning traffic control, for the purpose of establishing a process for the installation of all-way stop signs. recommended for continuance Action details Not available
ORD. 2019-314 1 7. Ordinance To amend City Code §§ 24-523, concerning the obligation to maintain, repair or reconstruct the site of an excavation, and 24-551, concerning the obligation to comply with excavation requirements in public rights-of-way, for the purpose of imposing a time period within which an excavation site shall be maintained, repaired, or reconstructed and prescribing new penalties for violations of ch. 24, art. VII of the City Code. (As Amended) recommended for approval with amendment Action details Not available
ORD. 2019-315 1 8. Ordinance To amend City Code §§ 27-197, concerning parking prohibitions in specified places, and 27-219, concerning parking violations, written notices, issuance of warrants or summons, and penalty for noncompliance, for the purpose of adding therein a new prohibition against parking within a bicycle lane and prescribing a fine for the violation of such prohibition. recommended for approval Action details Not available
RES. 2019-R065 1 9. Resolution To request that the Chief Administrative Officer cause the City's Administration to develop and implement a comprehensive plan to make certain improvements to the City's infrastructure for pedestrian safety. recommended for approval Action details Not available
RES. 2019-R066 1 10. Resolution To request that the Chief Administrative Officer cause the Director of Public Works to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for the collection and analysis of certain data to be used in the formulation of strategies and actions to support the City's Vision Zero traffic safety program goal to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries in road traffic. recommended for approval Action details Not available
RES. 2019-R067 1 11. Resolution To request that the Mayor propose a Fiscal Year 2020-2021 General Fund Budget, Special Fund Budget, and a Capital Improvement Program that provides for certain enhancements to and personnel for the City's Vision Zero traffic safety program. recommended for approval Action details Not available
RES. 2019-R068 1 12. Resolution To express the Council's support for certain goals in alignment with the Vision Zero traffic safety program that promote sustainability and equity in access to safe transportation. recommended for continuance Action details Not available
RES. 2019-R069 1 13. Resolution To request the Richmond delegation to the General Assembly of Virginia to introduce and support the enactment of legislation authorizing the City to [(i) establish designated no turns on red zones in City streets and (ii)] allow bicyclists to treat a stop sign as a yield sign and a red light traffic signal as a stop sign, for the purpose of supporting certain goals in alignment with the Vision Zero traffic safety program that promote sustainability and equity in access to safe transportation. (As Amended) recommended for continuance Action details Not available
CD.2019.425 1 Council Document November 19, 2019 Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee Staff Report Action details Not available


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The Guide To The UK Franchise Market
One of Europe's leading cleaning and hygiene supply companies is offering a master franchise licence for Scotland.
The Chemex licence will cover the whole of Scotland and buyers have the option to run it as a single franchise or split it into up to 10 franchise territories.
The move follows the successful launch of a master franchise licence for Ireland, which in a short space of time has developed into a £1 million a year turnover business based in Dublin.
Chemex also has master franchises in Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark and Malta.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for investment in our company, which has a 27 year track record of success and a 600 strong product range that is better than ever," says Chemex managing director Michael Graham (pictured).
"We are looking for expressions of interest from serious investors who want the opportunity to create a strong and profitable business.
"We recently launched a similar arrangement in Ireland and that is proving to be a great success with the operation being run as a single franchise.
"Chemex continues to strengthen its position and we are attracting lots of enquiries from prospective franchisees in England with six new starts in the last couple of months
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If you're looking to hire a fitness trainer, there are a few things you should look for so that you get the best trainer for your money. Hiring the first gym personal trainer that you meet might be tempting and easy, especially if you're new to fitness and your exercise goals, but you should shop around for a bit to make sure you find the right one that will motivate you and help you reach your goals. Look for one that makes you comfortable enough to expose your biggest flaws, which can be a challenging thing. You want to find one that fits with your personality so that you are motivated to do what they say when you have your training sessions.
So what should you be looking for when looking for the best gym trainers around? Read on to find out!
You'll want someone that's patient with you, especially if you're just starting out. They need to understand that something might work for one client but not another. They should first do a assessment of you body when you first meet them so that they can familiarize themselves with your fitness needs. And they should create a comfortable pace for clients without getting frustrated that someone might be slower than others.
You might be seeing your personal trainer a lot and form a connection with them, but they should also still be professional. Remember, they aren't there to chat or gossip with you, but teach you how to live a healthier lifestyle and get you to your fitness goals.
You might only see your gym personal trainer on a few times a week and you'll still need to train on your own to see the desired results. But your trainer should be able to explain how to do certain exercises when you're on your own. They should also help you create a list of healthier food choices so that you see faster and better results.
You don't want to hire a boring personal trainer, but a one that has personality and that you feel comfortable with so that you mesh well together.
So whether you hire a gym personal trainer or a mobile personal trainer, now you know what to look for to get the best!