A Cambridgeshire initiative at the forefront of changing the lives of people experiencing a combination of homelessness, substance misuse, criminality and mental health issues is to take part in a prestigious five year national project.
Cambridgeshire County Council's Counting Every Adult Service (CEA) has helped around 100 people since it began in 2011 and has now been asked to join the national Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM) Programme along with 25 other areas to establish the most effective ways to help of our most vulnerable and challenging adults.
CEA's unique approach is to shape services around the individual, working with that person to give them the confidence to make changes in their lives. They provide one to one support on a wide range of issues unique to each person, such as health, family and relationship problems, drugs and alcohol, finances and accommodation.
CEA has been recognized as a leader in its field and is the longest running service in the country. Its outcomes and successes have been highlighted in several professional publications.
Danny who found himself homeless, addicted to alcohol and seriously ill, was supported by CEA to get back on his feet. He said: "After having some initial success in my early career, I lost my job and found myself homeless. This exposed me to a culture of alcohol and substance abuse and my health began to deteriorate to the point where I lost the ability to walk and I found myself very unwell. Doctors and ambulances were called out to me but I refused to go into hospital. However, with the support I received from CEA I have managed to get my life back on track.
The MEAM approach is a national scheme working with a range of organisations to find the best ways to transform the lives of adults with complex needs and deliver improved outcomes. MEAM is a coalition of national charities including Clinks, Homeless Link and Mind, formed to improve policy and services for people facing multiple needs.
Marie Ludlam, Counting Every Adult Service Coordinator for Cambridgeshire County Council, said; "We are a specialist service dealing with a small number of the most complex cases every year. We support those involved by working with them one-to-one to build a trusted relationship so we can help those individuals deal with the issues facing them. We ask them about their objectives and their desired outcomes from support and at no stage does the team seek to influence these or work outside of them. We do not impose rigid 'care plans', which allows the client to progress along a journey of support which is both bespoke and flexible.


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Home all the places, all the dates The Day the Sun Stands Still: A Solstice Hour of Storytelling and Poetry
The Day the Sun Stands Still: A Solstice Hour of Storytelling and Poetry
An online gathering led by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, James Crews & Phyllis Cole-Dai
Tickets: $15 or Pay What You Can (purchase here)
Pause with Rosemerry, James and Phyllis around an imaginary fire to mark the shortest day of the year. Through stories, poems, and music we'll reflect together on this transition between seasons and celebrate the coming of the light. The evening will leave you with a renewed sense of purposes and belonging, ready for whatever challenges lie ahead.
Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer co-hosts "Emerging Form" (a podcast on creative process), "Stubborn Praise" (an online poetry reading series with James Crews) and "Secret Agents of Change" (a surreptitious kindness cabal). Her poetry has appeared in O Magazine and Poetry of Presence, on A Prairie Home Companion, PBS Newshour, and her daily poetry blog, A Hundred Falling Veils. Her most recent collection, Hush, won the Halcyon Prize.
James Crews is the author of four full-length collections of poetry, The Book of What Stays, Telling My Father, Bluebird and Every Waking Moment. His poetry appears or is forthcoming in Ploughshares, The New Republic, New York Times Magazine, and The Sun, among other journals. He is also the editor of the anthologies, Healing the Divide: Poems of Kindness and Connection and How to Love the World: Poems of Gratitude and Hope, forthcoming in April 2021. He lives with his husband in Shaftsbury, Vermont and hosts the bi-monthly show, "Stubborn Praise," with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer.
Phyllis Cole-Dai began pecking away on an old manual typewriter in childhood and never stopped. She uses the arts to help heal the divides within our spirits and our communities. She has authored or edited 10 books in multiple genres, including historical fiction, memoir, and poetry. Her latest is For the Sake of One We Love and Are Losing: A Meditative Poem & Journal, a special edition available only on her website (Bell Sound Books, 2020).
Date: Dec 21 2020
Phyllis Cole-Dai
phyllis@phylliscoledai.com

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Any of you guys w/glasses have a hard time getting a good anchor wearing glasses, everytime I come to anchor like I need to the string pushes my glasses up even when I tilt the bow way to the side, its about to drive me nuts because it breaks my concentration on the spot Im shooting at. About the only solution I can think of is either get contacts or shoot 3 fingers under and I dont really care for that.
I've always shot with glasses. I shoot split finger. Never had a problem. My glasses are not small.
Any chance your tilting your head forward, thus moving the glasses into your finger?
I have many friends who shoot wearing glasses.
I also shoot split finger and wear glasses. Have not had a problem with the string touching them. I wear pilot style and they are pretty big. Where do you anchor?
I anchor w/tip of middle finger in corner of mouth usually sometimes I switch to index in corner but still same results, might be leanining my head into the string.
I bought smaller long distance glasses and anchor with my index finger on my cheek bone. The higher I anchor the better I shoot.
I to had this problem until I went to smaller framed glasses and now the problem is gone. You might want to give it a try. I would love to go to contacts but have some problems with my eye's making them not cost effective.
Good luck with you shooting.
Psalms 42:1 As the deer panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, Oh God.
I've have this problem and have gone to the small frames but still hits the glass.
Tried shooting with glasses, but had to go pick them up each time I shot. I think the manner in which I draw and anchor is part of the problem. I draw past the corner of my mouth to the middle of my jaw bending my head into the string placing the arrow under my eye (even thought I don't see the arrow).
I posted about this a few months ago. But my problem was that I was looking at the nose peice with my strong eye.. And every now and then I'ld hit my glasses. Finally I've learned to face the alittle more towards the target. which costs me some draw length. But better that then not seeing clearly what I'm shooting at.
When I buy glasses I try on many frames. I pick the one that fits close to my face and tends to curve around my face a little bit. Through the years I have developed the feel for proper fit. The first pair of glasses I ever had were jerked off my face with the first shot and they landed about 10 feet out on the dirt. If your optical shop will allow, take your bow with you when you purchase and try drawing it while wearing different frames. To heck with what the optical shop thinks about your strange request.
I have wandered alone the mountains of home. Searching for pieces I should have known.
A day finally came, a high mountain place, a clear water pool with a reflection, my face.
I'm at a loss when I read these type threads. :confused: I've worn glasses since I was about 10 and have never had an issue shooting a bow. For a good 20 years I wore B&L LG Aviator frames.(think pilot or old cop glasses) They are some of the largest out there.
I guess at some point I'm going to have to pay close attention to see what I do. Maybe it's just a learned thing because I've always had glasses.
have any problems. It sounds like you're leaning into the string and bringing it into your face. Try keeping your head and neck straight and draw the string back to your face instead of leaning in to meet it. I think that you will find that this will also increase your draw length. I hope that this helps you.


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Alex Faedo
Detroit Tigers • #49 • SP
vs Philadelphia Phillies
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium
Innings Pitched
Regular Season 53.2 1 5 5.53 44 25
Top Alex Faedo News
Tigers' Alex Faedo: Beginning throwing soon
Faedo (hip) is expected to begin his throwing progression by mid-November and is tracking toward a return to 100 percent health in advance of spring training, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Faedo looks as though he's ready to start building back up again after he underwent surgery in late July on his right hip. The right-hander, who is currently focused on range-of-motion work, turned in a 5.53 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 12 big-league starts before being shut down with the hip injury.
Tigers' Alex Faedo: Headed for season-ending surgery
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Faedo will require season-ending surgery on his right hip, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
The rookie right-hander will be undergoing his second major surgery of his professional career, as he previously had a Tommy John procedure in December 2020. After missing the entire 2020 and 2021 campaigns, Faedo bounced back effectively early on in 2022 to earn his first promotion to the big leagues, but he labored over his last few starts with the Tigers prior to being optioned to Triple-A Toledo shortly before the All-Star break. He was diagnosed with the right hip injury shortly thereafter and will wrap up his first year in the majors with a 5.53 ERA and 1.64 WHIP across 53.2 innings. Hinch said he expects Faedo to be fully cleared for spring training, which should allow the 26-year-old right-hander to compete for a rotation spot.
Tigers' Alex Faedo: Done for season
Faedo will likely require hip surgery and is done for the season, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Hip surgery is no small feat for a starting pitcher, so it's unclear if he will be fully recovered in time for spring training, assuming he does end up getting an operation. Faedo finished with a 5.53 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 44:25 K:BB in 53.2 innings (12 starts) for the Tigers.
Tigers' Alex Faedo: Slated to visit specialists
Faedo (hip) won't pitch at Triple-A Toledo this weekend as originally planned due to continued discomfort, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Faedo has been dealing with a hip issue since last week but was initially slated to pitch in the minors this weekend. However, he'll visit specialists in the near future to help determine the nature and severity of the injury. Manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that he isn't sure how serious the issue is but said that it isn't a good sign that he'll need to visit specialists, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Tigers' Alex Faedo: Hip issue resurfaces
Faedo, who was optioned to Triple-A Toledo after starting Monday for the Tigers, may not pitch again prior to the All-Star break due to right hip soreness, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Faedo originally dealt with the hip issue last week but was cleared to start Monday, but he surrendered four runs over 1.2 innings and was demoted after the contest. The right-hander could make his way to the injured list if the Tigers opt to limited his workload for a week or two.
Tigers' Alex Faedo: Returns to Triple-A after loss
Faedo (1-5) allowed four runs on four hits and four walks across 1.2 innings to take the loss in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Royals. He was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following the start.
Faedo was ineffective in the outing, needing a whopping 60 pitches to retire five batters, with only 29 of those in the strike zone. The righty left his last start July 4 in the fourth inning with hip soreness, and it's possible that was still bothering him somewhat, though the team didn't note anything new on the injury front. Faedo will now look to get back on track in the minors. Across 12 starts in the majors, the 26-year-old has registered a 5.53 ERA. He'll likely get another shot at some point with the Tigers dealing with several injuries in the rotation.
Tigers' Alex Faedo: Cleared to start Monday
The Tigers will recall Faedo (hip) from Triple-A Toledo to start the second game of Monday's doubleheader with the Royals in Kansas City, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
As expected, the hip injury that forced Faedo out early in his most recent start for the Tigers on July 4 against the Guardians won't prevent him from rejoining the big club when a spot starter is needed once again for Monday's doubleheader. Expect Detroit to designate Faedo as the 27th man for the twin bill and option him back to Toledo immediately following his start.
Tigers' Alex Faedo: Looks on track to start Monday
Faedo (hip) will join Detroit's taxi squad for its upcoming 12-game road trip and appears on track to be called up from Triple-A Toledo to start one half of Monday's doubleheader in Kansas City, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Faedo was most recently called up to start the second game of a twin bill this past Monday against the Guardians, with the right-hander exiting the contest early due to right hip soreness. Since he was designated as the 27th man for the doubleheader, he was optioned to Triple-A following the outing, but Faedo looks like he'll avoid a stint on the injured list. According to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News, manager A.J. Hinch revealed Tuesday that initial tests on Faedo's hip revealed no structural damage and only inflammation, so the rookie should be ready to pitch in the upcoming doubleheader if he experiences no setbacks during a bullpen session later this week.
Tigers' Alex Faedo: Diagnosed with hip soreness
Faedo left the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Guardians due to right hip soreness, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Faedo is up with the club as the 27th man for Monday's twin bill, so as Woodbery notes, he'll be sent back to Triple-A Toledo regardless of his health. He'll likely be re-evaluated in the coming days to determine whether he'll require a stint on the minor-league injured list.
Tigers' Alex Faedo: Leaves game with trainer
Faedo was removed from his start against the Guardians in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader due to an undisclosed injury, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. He allowed three runs on four hits and four walks while striking out three over 3.2 innings.
The team evidently spotted something in Faedo's delivery that looked off, and after skipper A.J. Hinch watched him toss a few warmup pitches, he was lifted from the contest. The club should reveal more on his injury after further evaluation.
Tigers' Alex Faedo: Starting second game of twin bill
Faedo will be called up from Triple-A Toledo to start the second game of Monday's doubleheader with the Guardians in Detroit, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
The Tigers will turn to a pair of rookie right-handers for both ends of the twin bill, as Garrett Hill will make his MLB debut in Game 1 while Faedo gets the ball in the nightcap. Faedo turned in a 2.92 ERA in his first seven MLB starts, but he faltered badly over his most recent three outings (11.12 ERA, 2.29 WHIP, six walks in 11.1 innings) before being optioned to Triple-A on Friday.
Tigers' Alex Faedo: Optioned, slated for doubleheader
Faedo was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
With Michael Pineda (finger) returning to start Friday, Faedo will lose his spot on the active roster. The expectation is that Faedo will return to start one game of the Tigers' twin bill against the Guardians on Monday, though likely as the 27th man. Faedo has allowed 14 earned runs in his last three starts spanning 11.1 innings.
Tigers' Alex Faedo: Lasts four innings
Faedo allowed three runs on three hits and three walks with four strikeouts across four innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Saturday.
After going at least five innings in his first seven starts, Faedo has taken a step backward with three consecutive outings falling short of that mark. The fourth inning was his problem Saturday, as he gave up a two-run home run to David Peralta and an RBI double to Daulton Varsho. Faedo now has a 4.84 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 39:17 K:BB across 48.1 innings. Two off days next week should help the Tigers' understaffed rotation, with the rookie expected to make his next start during the weekend series at home versus the Royals.
Tigers' Alex Faedo: Struggles continue Monday
Faedo (1-4) allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits across 4.1 innings to take the loss Monday against the Red Sox. He walked two and struck out two.
Pitching against this Boston lineup at Fenway Park is a tough task, and Faedo never really found his footing, as the Red Sox scored at least one run in the first, third, fourth and fifth innings. That's two rough outings in a row for the righty, who's allowed 11 earned runs across his past 7.1 innings. Faedo has seen his ERA rise from 2.92 to 4.67 in the process. He's lined up to start again Saturday against the Diamondbacks, and given his recent results, fantasy managers should probably look elsewhere until Faedo shows signs of turning things around.
Tigers' path back undone by injuries, poor play
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Week 12 Preview: Sleeper hitters
Tigers' Alex Faedo: Gets shelled for first time
Faedo (1-3) allowed seven runs on nine hits across three innings to take the loss Wednesday against the White Sox. He walked one and struck out five.
All good things come to an end. Faedo had allowed two runs or fewer in each of his first seven MLB starts, resulting in a 2.92 ERA. However, his eighth career start was a buzzsaw, and the 26-year-old saw his ERA climb to 4.28 as a result. His FIP sat at 3.92 before Wednesday, so some regression seemed likely, but this was still a very disappointing outing. Faedo will look to get back on track in his next scheduled start Monday against a tricky Boston lineup.
FBT: Walker Buehler fallout, sizzling Jake Burger
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The Role of Intensive Interaction in Cult Affiliation
By: Elizabeth M Young
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"The Role of Intensive Interaction in Cult Affiliation"
Cult conversion is a planned and well orchestrated manipulative process that is externally invoked by those who facilitate the "affiliation" (Stark-Bainbridge, 1987) as established members of a cult. But the bulk of cult affiliation comes from voluntary efforts by the individual who is going through certain required processes in resolving religious issues.
Cult issues are considered as issues of religious deviance. Either the individual has followed a deviant path in resolving the tensions that begin with some form of religious and spiritual dissatisfaction, or the cult uses deviant methods and practices in enforcing beliefs and in recruiting and processing the individual into a completely affiliated member.
Peter Lofland and Rodney Stark (1965) and Rodney Stark (1966) were sociologists who developed models of cult recruitment and described the following conditions that must be met for a person to be susceptible to cult interaction.
A person must have predispositions toward becoming invested in activity that meets the definition of "cult" membership. These predispositions include:
A failure to gain personal acceptance of how one is that strongly conflicts with how one desires to be.
A choice of religion as the way to resolve the conflict. Psychology and other ways of resolving the conflict are not acceptable alternatives.
Identifying oneself as a seeker of religious understanding, or of religion itself. Again, existing and known religions are not satisfactory.
An understanding that it is critical to resolve the conflict at this particular stage in life, to not wait to see if the conflict resolves in other ways, or over time.
Most former cult members recall being introduced to the cult by a close friend or loved one who is already in the cult. So a personal bond with the cult, through the involvement of another is already established. At the same time, friends or loved ones who discourage the involvement are not perceived to be as close in their relationship as the person who is encouraging the cult membership.
As a result, some form of intensive interaction has already occurred between the prospective member and the recruiting individual.But intensive interaction is more commonly used to refer to attention that is provided only to completely invested members.
Intensive interaction is described as a process that separates a person who is affiliated with a cult from others who are merely expressing the desire to become affiliated with the cult. The terms "verbal convert" and "total convert" are used to differentiate individuals, based on the strength of their affiliation.2
When a person shows promise as a "Total Convert" and demonstrates ability to be helpful to the cult, that individual receives even more intensive interaction through isolation and other methods, depending on the way that the cult conducts it's affairs.
In some cults, intensive interaction combines with tactics of isolation from all other influences, coercion, manipulation, and imperatives to view the religious beliefs and teachings of the cult as the only acceptable source of all truth. The degree of isolation, manipulation, cunning, and aggression used to enforce obedience, including completing assigned tasks and recruiting others, varies from cult to cult.
It is a common caveat that most knowledge about cults and cult behavior is anecdotal. Much of the research is based on Psycho historical investigation, based on interviews with former cult members, and subject to limitations based on the perspectives and knowledge gained by the individuals while they were actively involved.
1. Robert Stark and William S. Bainbridge, "A Theory Of Religion", chap 7, 1987
2. Jeff Jacobsen, "A Short Review Of Academic Research Into Cults", 1993
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Precision Marketing Group (OPMG), the digital and customer relationship management (CRM) specialist group within Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC), announced today that it has acquired a majority stake in Credera.
Credera is a full-service provider of management and technology consulting services. With a core focus on marTech and ecommerce platforms, the company delivers solutions that increase customer engagement and drive sales growth.
"Credera works directly with the C Suite to help companies transform their business for the digital age," said Luke Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, Omnicom Precision Marketing Group. "Credera has become a trusted business advisor to change leaders across an impressive roster of B2B and consumer companies. We welcome them to the Omnicom family."
Credera's best-in-class talent has expertise in developing and implementing customer-centric technology platforms. Along with Omnicom Precision Marketing Group's global presence, depth in creative, and leadership in data and analytics, the combination will create a compelling offering for Omnicom's existing client base and prospects.
"Omnicom is an excellent strategic and cultural fit that gives us direct access to a much larger client base, suite of services and talent," said Credera's CEO and Chairman, Rob Borrego, who will continue at the helm of the management team and organization. "Credera and Omnicom Precision Marketing Group can take an idea all the way from its conception upstream, to its implementation downstream – from the white board, through development, to a consumer's device. By joining forces, we can do this on a larger scale and accelerate our combined growth in management and marketing technology consulting."
Credera was founded in 1999 and serves a wide range of clients from Fortune 500 companies to emerging industry leaders including Southwest Airlines, National Geographic, EmployBridge, NRG, HomeAdvisor among others. Headquartered in Dallas, they currently employ over 300 consulting professionals with offices in Denver and Houston.
With approximately 300 consulting professionals serving a national client base from offices in Dallas, Denver, and Houston, Credera drives digital transformation for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging industry leaders. Credera provides expert, objective advice to help solve complex business and technology challenges, and leverages their deep capabilities in strategy, organization, process, analytics, user experience, and technology to help clients improve their business performance.
Omnicom Precision Marketing Group aligns Omnicom's global digital, data and CRM capabilities to deliver precisely targeted and meaningful customer experiences at scale. Using its universal framework of connected data, connected intelligence and connected experiences, OPMG provides services that include data-driven product / service design, adTech / marTech strategy and implementation, CRM / loyalty strategy and activation, econometric and attribution modeling and digital experience design and development. At the core of delivering these services is Omni, an advanced technology platform that combines a powerful cultural insights engine with massively scaled data insights from first-, second- and third-party sources, including several proprietary Omnicom data partnerships.


"You win or you learn." – with these words Airbus' Head of Urban Air Mobility, Eduardo Dominguez Puerta marks the great spirit of the II. Field Trip to Airbus Headquarters from February 27-28, with many inspiring discussions, with an (even more) inspiring team of Global Bridges members, young leaders and friends.
Apart from the many different impressions, it was nice to see how old and new friends came together and professional contacts were made during these two days – all in a confidential, inspiring and familiar atmosphere.
After everybody had arrived in Toulouse, our Fieldtrip kicked off with a visit to Airbus Defence & Space – Satellite Manufacturing, Integration & Testing site, where we learned all about satellite final assembly and how satellite structures are tested to ensure survivability during launch, deployment, and long-term operation in space. That same day on the coast of French Guiana the Arianespace Soyuz rocket successfully launched, carrying the first six satellites for internet start-up OneWeb. OneWeb, backed by among others Airbus, Virgin and satellite telecom provider Hughes, is buildi ng a 650-satellite constellation in low Earth orbit, providing telecommunications and internet services around the world.
We also visited the Airbus Commercial Aircraft Mock-up Centre, where we were warmly welcomed by Maria Granero-Paris, Head of Airbus Defence & Space Engineering Services Procurement and Young Leader alumna, and Eduardo Dominguez Puerta. Maria explained to us the diversity of Airbus, its global presence and strength through international collaborations. Eduardo gave us a tour through the A380, A350 and A330 aircraft in the Airbus Mock-up centre. We were all curious to learn from Eduardo and discussed in depth a variety of topics with him: from Airbus' decision on ceasing A380 deliveries in 2021 ("You win or you learn") to Guillaume Faury taking over for Dr. Thomas Enders CEO of Airbus, to future transport concepts and urban mobility.
Closing the first day, Dr. Klaus Richter, Airbus Chief Procurement Officer, accompanied by Dr. Tom Enders, Airbus CEO and Young Leader alumnus, welcomed us in the restaurant La Vie en Rose for a very nice Toulousian diner.
When Dr. Tom Enders gave his speech about how Airbus has grown into what it is today, everybody cheered. We are naturally all extremely proud of Dr. Enders, his team and this great accomplishment.
On the second day we continued our field trip with a morning visit to A350 Final Assembly Line. The Airbus A350 XWB is a family of long-range, twin-engine wide-body jet airliners and Airbus first aircraft with both fuselage and wing structures made primarily of carbon fibre reinforced polymer. Competing with Boeing's 787 Dreamliner and 777, about 110 A350 aircraft are built per year.
Eduardo Dominguez Puerta presented Airbus Urban Mobility concept. Voom, the Airbus on-demand helicopter booking platform, is currently operating in São Paulo and Mexico City. Voom is one of the various Airbus' Urban Air Mobility activities which range from air traffic management to infrastructure development, including partnership building and pilot projects. It also steers the development of Airbus' ongoing eVTOL (electric vertical take-off & landing) demonstrators, such as Vahana and CityAirbus.
After lunch at Airbus' VIP restaurant "Le Club", we concluded the II. Field Trip to Airbus Headquarters with a visit to the beautiful Aeroscopia Museum, a reference for aviation museums of the world, featuring legendary planes such as the Airbus A300B and two of the 20 ever built Concorde airliners.
With so many Global Bridges Members and Young Leaders Alumni having ties to Airbus, it is clear that Global Bridges will continue to maintain very close contact with Airbus and this will be much endorsed by Dr. Tom Enders.
During these two days it was very nice to see close friendships and professional connections coming together in a trustful, inspiring and familiar atmosphere.


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Let It Be - Review
Churchill Theatre, Bromley
Music and lyrics by The Beatles
Directed by John Maher
Let It Be, kicking off its tour in Bromley this week, serves as a remarkable reminder of The Beatles' story. Tracing the band's beginnings in The Cavern club in Liverpool, it follows the soon to be named Fab Four on their fast track to greatness, hurtling to London and America and on to packed stadium tours, taking the audience with them on this journey.
The art of writing a truly great pop song requires some genius. Although many attempt it, only a handful manage to get it right – with The Beatles creating an entire catalogue of hits, incredibly over only a decade.
On top of this, to be a great performer is even harder, requiring immense commitment and enthusiasm on stage along with an almost unified consensus from the entire band on the direction of travel. Watching Let It Be, it is difficult to avoid comparing the career of this great band to the artists of today. That The Beatles managed to achieve such success and heights of adulation largely on their own merit – without teams of songwriters and stylists manufacturing hits for them - only adds to the depth of their impact upon popular music.
John (Paul Canning), Paul (Iain Hornal), George (John Brosnan) and Ringo (Luke Roberts) illustrate the life of The Beatles through a series of different performances. As the sets change, so do hairstyles and outfits, remaining true to the essence of the band's personality at any moment in time.
There are highlights aplenty, including an ambitious recreation of the band's performance at The Royal Variety Performance, with the original 1960's footage from that show playing above the live musicians on stage. The company's attention to detail is astounding with each band member mimicking their character's mannerisms. We recognise Ringo's head movements, George's dancing around the stage and even the singers' stances behind the microphones.
As the show progresses we see Lennon become slightly more reserved, Harrison more confident and Starr more present – while McCartney, by contrast, remains largely unchanged.
Iain Hornal's performance of Blackbird is hauntingly beautiful. But the standout performance, that brings the audience to its feet, is of While My Guitar Gently Weeps. John Brosnan recreates Eric Clapton's guitar solo with such mastery that it fully grips the audience in its magnificence.
Let It Be proves to be a wonderfully unexpected show, guaranteed to thrill not just fans of The Beatles, but anyone with an appreciation of their great music and showmanship.
Runs until 30th January, then on tour
Reviewer: Bhakti Gajjar
Photo credit: David Munn Photography
Labels: 4*, Churchill Theatre, Iain Hornal, John Brosnan, John Maher, Let It Be, Luke Roberts, Musical, Paul Canning, The Beatles
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George Tuson, who some of you may have know, sadly passed away in December 2016.
As many people know, Streatham Common had considerable protectionist intervention over the years, however by the 1990's the Streatham Common area was a little 'tired' and under resourced. It is against this background that the citizen involvement such as provided by George, on such groups as the Neighbourhood Watch, the Police Consultative Committee and the Streatham Common Management Advisory Committee was so crucial.
The Streatham Common Management Advisory Committee first met on 17th April 1996 and at this meeting George represented Fontaine Road Neighbourhood Watch. He eventually became Chair of the Streatham Common Management Advisory Committee. At about this time the Friends of Streatham Common (FOSC) was set up, primarily to run events on the Common.
Living close to the Common George become involved in numerous meetings to do with local affairs and generously hosting them at his house.
It was during George's chairmanship of the Management Advisory Committee that I and others on the Committee worked from 2004 with FOSC to produce a 'Vision' for Streatham Common, in 2007, bringing to fruition a long outstanding desire of people locally to have written down for posterity all the history, facts and figures about the Common and the Rookery as well as making explicit our vision for the future .Eventually, George joined the Executive of the FOSC in 2010, and the Management Advisory committee ceased to exist in 2011.
George will be remembered for his good nature, his campaigns and his absolute commitment over the years to keeping Streatham Common as a Common, as a wild place so precious in a city.
I attended his funeral, on 29th December 2016 representing Friends of Streatham Common, along with Andrew Simpson of the Streatham Common Community Garden.
Thanks to Joyce Bellamy of FOSC formerly of Metropolitan Public Gardens Association (MPGA) for some of the background information on George.


Champions Hibernians maintained a three-point lead over second-placed Birkikara following a 1-1 draw in a top-of-the table clash in the BOV Women's League Championship Pool.
Raiders (Luxol) joined Mgarr United in third place thanks to a 4-2 win in the direct clash between the teams lying in third and fourth place.
In another match, Kirkop United closed in on Pembroke Athleta, defeating them 3-1.
In Section B, Swieqi United beat Hamrun Spartans 2-0 to register a fourth consecutive win and move to just two points behind the Spartans.
In another match, Sliema Wanderers defeated Lija/Iklin 16-0.


Do they have a background in coding specifically for Hematology/Oncology physicians?
If a coder meets these requirements then we provide them with our Hematology/Oncology proficiency exam. The Coding Network realizes that merely having the requisite credentials and background in Hematology/Oncology coding does not equate to accurate and high-quality coding. Therefore, we have developed our own Hematology/Oncology entrance exam, comprised of real-life, de-identified Hematology/Oncology services from our clients. We have discovered that experienced, certified coders sitting for our exams pass less than half the time.
The Coding Network takes the fixed cost of hiring a coder and turns it into a variable cost based on volume. We charge a flat fee on a per case/encounter basis. On average, it is cheaper to utilize our services than hiring a Hematology/Oncology coder of your own (for more information on this, click here). Most importantly, we require no minimums or retainers. This structure allows you to maintain total managerial and financial control.
As part of our ongoing QA program, we audit a random sampling of each Hematology/Oncology coder on a quarterly basis. Each Hematology/Oncology coder must code at a 90% accuracy level or face dismissal. This allows us to hold our coders to a higher standard than most practices can afford to.
We remove the headache of having to manage another member of your staff. However, you will feel as though our Hematology/Oncology coder is a member of your team. We provide you with direct access to your own personally assigned coder or team of coders.
You will be assigned either a coder or team of coders (depending upon your needs), who will effectively become a part of your team. You will have direct access to your Hematology/Oncology coder, making it easy to get questions answered, voice your concerns, and receive feedback on your documentation. If your assigned Hematology/Oncology coder is sick or goes on vacation you will automatically be assigned a temporary Hematology/Oncology coder to assist your staff while they are out.
In the 1st quarter of 2014, The Coding Network will begin offering ICD-10 Hematology/Oncology gap analysis as well as Hematology/Oncology specific documentation training for physicians. We will also begin ICD-10 Hematology/Oncology coding and auditing in October 1, 2014. To learn more about our ICD-10 service offerings, click here.