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"Percentage" preferences will provide incentives to localize manufacturing
Rachik Petrosyan, the Deputy Head of the Russian Antimonopoly Service (FAS), said that his agency views the presence of foreign suppliers as a tremendous benefit for the Russian market
Percentage of Russian-made drugs in healthcare procurement reached 72.4% in Q1
According to the hospital audit of Russian pharmaceutical market conducted by DSM Group, 203.9 million packages of medicinal products worth 45.9 billion rubles were purchased for healthcare facilities in Q1 2017
Public procurement catalog of the Russian Federation will be updated in June, 2017
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the list of assignments following a meeting with members of the Government held on April 12, 2017. Among other assignments, the Government of the Russian F...
Russia amends its law on the contract system in procurement
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the Federal Law "On Amending Articles 30 and 34 of the Federal Law On Contract System in Procurement of Goods, Works and Services for Government or Municipal Ne...
Kazakhstan to eliminate preferences for national suppliers of medicinal products
At its meeting on April 28, the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission discussed the elimination of barriers and restrictions that impede the free movement of goods and services on the internal m...
Russia amends the procurement of medicinal products for orphan diseases
The Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev signed the Decree No. 457 of April 17, 2017, which allows to supply the medicinal products to organizations licensed for medica...
Generium and Shire established a joint venture
Generium, a Russian pharmaceutical company, established a joint venture (SG Biotech) with Shire, an Irish corporation. New partners already control about 70% of the government procurement market of dr...
Pharmasyntez and Biocad are in top 10 Russian hospital procurement manufacturers
According to the hospital audit of Russian pharmaceutical market conducted by DSM Group, in 2016, 882.2 million packages of medicinal products worth 221.9 billion rubles were purchased for hospitals i...
A project on procurement of high-cost drugs starts in the Russian regions
The project is planned for implementation in Moscow, Moscow region and Kaluga region. 18 manufacturers have expressed their willingness to participate in the project. 13 offers from 8 companies have b...
"Business Russia" supports the proposal of FAS to modify "odd man out" rule
Russian Public Organization "Delovaya Rossiya" ("Business Russia") supports the proposal of the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) to abolish the prohibitive principle of the "odd man out" rule in the...
2017 sets a milestone of great changes for Russian pharmaceutical industry
Mikhail Murashko, Head of Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare, took part in a breakfast briefing held at Russian Federal Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He told about the routine of pharm...
Rostec will be the only contractor for development of procurement system
The Russian Government has chosen Rostec Corporation to be the only contractor of Federal Treasury for development and maintenance of the Unified Information System of Procurement (UISP) in 2017–2018....
Pharmaceuticals requiring complex synthesis set a promising niche in Russia
It seems like pharmaceutical Russia has already found its niche, at least the most promising national manufacturers get concentrated on development and marketing of highly-tailored medicinal drugs int...
A cartel agreement in public procurement of medicinal drugs was uncovered by OFAS
Moscow OFAS exposed a cartel in more than 100 auctions fort the total amount over 414 million RUB In January 2017, the Office of the Federal Antimonopoly service in Moscow recognized a cartel forme...


That's how it all started. One recipe turned into many. Some are old family recipes, some I've just found and tweaked. Some I've even just made up on the fly. I've always had a knack for building flavors, and that's really the secret to cooking... Flavor. Ingredients play a large roll in building the ideal flavor. So, we grow and use our own fruit when at all possible. Our friends and neighbors even help out by bringing us blackberries from their bushes or giving us access to the pair trees on their land. But, when we do buy ingredients, we buy fresh. With our farm being so close to Lancaster, we have access to many local produce stands and farmers markets. Finding the best and freshest ingredients at market allows us to make the best tasting food while still keeping the price affordable. We also use all natural ingredients. No artificial sweeteners or colors. Just simple food made simply. If you decide to give us a try, I sincerely hope you enjoy our products as much as I've enjoyed making them.
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OVE/Pelvic Congestion is an examination of the blood vessels using x-rays and contrast (x-ray dye). A specialist known as an Interventional Radiologist often performs these procedures. The contrast is injected through a thin plastic tube called a catheter, which is passed through a sheath inserted into the femoral vein.
Ovarian vein embolisation is a minimally invasive treatment for pelvic congestion syndrome that is used to stop blood flow through incompetent veins so they can no longer enlarge with blood, thus relieving the pain.
Pelvic congestion syndrome, also known as ovarian vein reflux, is a painful condition resulting from the presence of varicose veins in the pelvis. The condition is caused by valves in the veins that help return blood to the heart against gravity becoming weakened and not closing properly, allowing blood to flow backwards and pool in the vein causing pressure and bulging veins.
After the procedure you may experience mild-moderate pelvic discomfort which should resolve over the following few days with original symptoms resolving over the next few weeks. You should only require oral pain medication to help relieve symptoms.


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NDIC boss laments the fact that as many as 40% of Nigerians have no access to financial services
March 12th, 2020 Business, News, Nigerian, Politics comments
ABOUT 40% of the Nigerian population do not have access to financial services of any sort according to the managing director of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim.
Regarded as a highly under-banked economy, Nigeria's finance sector does not have sufficient liquidity to lend enough money to investors and entrepreneurs in a manner that would make a radical difference. In large parts of rural Nigeria, especially in the north of the country, there are no banks at all and people carry out commercial transactions in hard cash, in what is called an informal economy.
Warning that this creates liquidity problems, Alhaji Ibrahim said there is need to bring more people into the financial services net. many small artisans in Nigeria have no access to lending at all and even those that do, cannot afford the high interest rates which banks charge, which can sometimes be as high as 25%.
Speaking while receiving the Alumni Association of the Institute (AANI) which paid a courtesy visit on him at the head office of the corporation in Abuja, Alhaji Ibrahim disclosed that the NDIC was established in 1989 to promote public confidence in the banking industry. He added that it was also there to contribute to the stability of the financial system, as well as ensure an orderly resolution of failed financial institutions.
According to Alhaji Ibrahim, presently about 40% of Nigerians are either financial excluded or operate outside the formal financial system. He therefore urged the AANI to partner with the corporation to accelerate the pace of financial literacy and financial inclusion among the Nigerian public.
He disclosed that the NDIC, in close collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria will continue to support the introduction of affordable products and services not only to the general public but also to vulnerable women and rural dwellers. In furtherance of its elaborate initiatives towards achieving the desired level of financial inclusion in the country, the NDIC boss expressed the commitment of the corporation to support the introduction of new channels of providing financial services.
These will include agency banking, payments service banks and mobile banking among others, which will enable small depositors have access to financial services across the country. Alhaji Ibrahim called on the general public, especially retired senior public servants and retired bankers to acquire agency banking and micro finance banking licences in order to make modest contributions to the growth and promotion of these services in their respective communities.
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Shaunie O'Neal is best known for her contribution to The Love Shaq, and her self-titled show Shaunie's Home Court. Moreover, she was famed after marrying NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal. Now let's know more about her broken marriage, children info, and facts through this wiki!
Born on November 27, 1974, Shaunie O'Neal hails from Wichita Falls, Texas. She is American by nationality and belongs to mixed ethnicity (African-American). Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius. For education, she went to the University of Southern California. Nothing much regarding her parents and family info is provided.
Name Va'Shaundya Karlette Nelson
Date of Birth November 27, 1974
Birthplace Wichita Falls, Texas
Ethnicity African-American
Profession TV Star
Married/Husband Keion Henderson
Children Five
Shaunie started her career as a producer of Basketball Wives for 11 years beginning from 2002 to 2013. After that, she appeared in different TV series including Basketball Wives La, Baller Wives, and of course, Shaunie's Home Court.
Other works she contributed include Dumb It Down in 2014, and The Love Shaq in 2009. She has guest starred in The Real, Hell's Kitchen, and Wendy series as well. From her career, she earns a reasonable sum of income per year. As of 2022, Shaunie O'Neal holds a net worth of $35 million.
Shaunie married NBA player Shaquille O'Neal in 2002. However, after five years of married life, she filed for divorce. The reason she mentioned was – her husband cheated on her from time to time. She unofficially split ways from her ex-husband on September 4, 2007.
Shaunie with Shaquille O'Neal
After two years, she reconciled and withdrew the divorce petition. However, she again filed for divorce in November 2009. The court cleared her divorce case, and they got officially divorced. After her husband, she dated Marlon Yates Jr. from 2010 to 2015.
Shaunie is a married woman. She tied the knot with her boyfriend-turned-husband, Keion Henderson. The beautiful couple started dating in 2019 and exchanged rings in November 2021.
Shaunie O'Neal and Keion Henderson
The duo exchanged vows on May 28, 2022, People reported. The wedding ceremony was held at the Aurora Anguilla Resort and Golf Club. Nearly 200 guests were invited.
From her married life with Shaquille, she is blessed with four kids. The first kid, a son was born on the 11th of January 2000. The ex-duo named him Shareef O'Neal. Moreover, the second child, a daughter Amirah was born in 2001, before their marriage. After the wedding, she welcomed Shaqir (son) in 2003, and Meerah (daughter) in 2006.
Shaunie with her ex-husband and kids
After the divorce, both are co-parenting their child. From Shaunie's previous relationship, she has a son named Myles O'Neal, born in the year 1997.
Shaunie is decently tall possessing a height of 5 feet 6 inches and weighs about 52 kilos. As she is of African-American ethnicity, her skin color is dark brown, has black hair and eyes. Nothing much regarding her body measurements is provided.
Shaunie's real name is Va'Shaundya Karlette Nelson.
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Grading: A Duct-Taped System? Students Weigh In.
This post is the second in a series of posts challenging the traditional 100-point grading system and exploring alternatives. In my last post, I discussed some event leading me to deeply question the role of grades in my classroom. In the week since then, a vibrant conversation has ensued both in the comments section as well as in blog posts from fellow colleagues who I list below.
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As I committed to blogging about this topic with some colleagues, I also decided that part of my writing process should be to include my students in the discussion. This was partially due to a colleague sharing her frustration on Facebook about the lack of student voice in our "teacher discussions." So want to thank her for that challenge and the direction it inspired me to take with this blog series.
What's the purpose of grading?
Is it a positive or negative influence on learning?
This assignment was NOT graded, and was completely optional. But I found my students jumped in without hesitation. Even students who seem to drag their feet at the simplest request, seemed eager to share their ideas.
I think Rachel and Alex might agree with him.
I feel like grading has a negative effect. It labels people by how their [sic] doing in a number. Students don't care about whether we understand the material or not. As long as we have a good grade is all that matters. It's more about how much information do we remember, not how well we understand it in some subjects. Grades make students more competitive about the grade rather than the actual knowledge.
Notice how much our letter-grade labels affect our students' emerging identities? Lauryn and Kathy both note that a letter grade is a badge of honor or dishonor, a label that indicates their worth to a group or to themselves. If grades have this kind of impact on students' identities, perhaps we should rethink what messages we are sending them with our A's, B's, C's and F's.
But not all students felt that the system of grading was negative. In fact, many had a nuanced view of how grading affected their learning.
Here, Dan and Amod speak to the how grading provides them with a crucial feedback loop(for a more academic perspective on feedback loops, click here). They also note that grades seem to motivate them to meet their potential. I don't think Dan and Amod are the only students with this view of grades.
But I question if grades are the best vehicle for feedback or the best motivator for keeping students engaged in the challenge of learning. Dan's statement implies that an extrinsic motivator is the most important factor in his willingness to learn. Yet, humans innately curious and have an intrinsic desire to learn. If the 100 point system were removed and a more equitable system were in place (perhaps like the ones suggested here, here, or here), would Dan and students like him focus more on their personal interests, passions, and curiosities? I'm not sure yet, but it's a question I'll keep asking in this quest.
The purpose of grading always depends on the person that's being graded. Students with a fixed mind set use the grading system as an opportunity to achieve perfection on one test. Students with a fixed mind set use grades to either prove accomplishment or failure. Students with a growth mind set use the grading system as an opportunity to improve themselves and their work. Whether it's a positive or negative influence completely relies on the student.
So I've heard from a teacher who felt the same frustration as me and essentially rejected a traditional grading system in his class. Now I've heard a mixed response from my own students about how grading impact their motivation and learning. Bobby and Dan's comments push me to consider how I could help students make better use of the current system while Kathy, Lauryn, and many other student's comments challenge me to try something new.
I'll hope to dig into what research tells us about student motivation and the philosophical purpose for grading. Fortunately, I also found some really practical advice on how educators can begin to reimagine the system and role of grading.
What would happen if students were allowed to try a new system of feedback and accountability for learning?
How do we define "success" when evaluating a system of grading or evaluation?
How many students find success within our current system vs. how many are disenfranchised by it?
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The once-shy couple lets it all hang out.
Though David Foster and Katharine McPhee seemed to confirm earlier this year that they're not building towards marriage, the couple now at least seems to be super comfortable being open to the world about their love — and their coupledom. After spending most of 2017 being cagey about their pairing, they rocked the Met Gala together in May and are now enjoying their summer, currently on a trip to Israel (we hope) together. Katharine recently shared a picture of herself tagged to Jerusalem, that we can only imagine that David was her photographer.
What a day. Went to Jerusalem and visited where Jesus died and rose.
Then US Weekly caught the American Idol alum gushing about her songwriting beau by commenting on his Instagram pic, also tagged in Israel. David captioned the snap "summer daze!!" — and Katharine couldn't resist saying how handsome he is and that she loves him (complete with a red emoji heart).
Katharine had that look of love for David in another photo he took of her back in New York in May, and shared on his Instagram page.
And Katharine modeled a "Be a Nice Human" tote and "I Can't" tee from David's daughters Erin and Sara on her feed.
Don't forget that the couple first met when Katharine was 21 and he produced her first single, so they've actually been making sweet music together in some form or another for quite a while.
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Amazon Becomes World's First Public Company to Lose $1 Trillion in Market Value
by Pamela James
(Bloomberg) — Amazon.com Inc. is the world's first public company to lose a trillion dollars in market value as a combination of rising inflation, tightening monetary policies and disappointing earnings updates triggered a historic selloff in the stock this year.
Shares in the e-commerce and cloud company fell 4.3% on Wednesday, pushing its market value to about $879 billion from a record close at $1.88 trillion on July 2021. Amazon and Microsoft Corp. were neck-and-neck in the race to breach the unwelcome milestone, with the Windows software maker close behind after having lost $889 billion from a November 2021 peak.
While technology and growth stocks have been punished throughout the year, fears of a recession have further dampened sentiment in the sector. The top five US technology companies by revenue have seen nearly $4 trillion in market value evaporate this year.
The world's largest online retailer has spent this year adjusting to a sharp slowdown in e-commerce growth as shoppers resumed pre-pandemic habits. Its shares have fallen almost 50% amid slowing sales, soaring costs and a jump in interest rates. Since the start of the year, co-founder Jeff Bezos has seen his fortune dwindle by about $83 billion to $109 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
Last month, Amazon projected the slowest revenue growth for a holiday quarter in the company's history as shoppers reduce their spending in the face of economic uncertainty. That sent its market value below $1 trillion for the first time since the pandemic-fueled rally in tech stocks more than two years ago.
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Vocabulary Quiz #10: US Slang
As a result of the popularity of police drama in U.S. entertainment, many words associated with criminal activity have become common in general usage. Edit the sentences below replacing the slang term with the appropriate standard English word.
1. The movie was about a notorious train heist that occurred in the 1960s.
2. Come on, Pete. Give me the lettuce you owe me.
3. Is this the piece he used to shoot Brokavich?
4. The perp was identified by two witnesses who were at the scene of the robbery.
5. The police were able to bust the leaders of the drug cartel by pretending to be customers.
Original: The movie was about a notorious train heist that occurred in the 1960s.
Correct : The movie was about a notorious train robbery that occurred in the 1960s.
Heist is probably a version of the standard word hoist, "to lift." The word entered the language as a noun. A heister was a shoplifter, a person who steals things from a retail store.
Original: Come on, Pete. Give me the lettuce you owe me.
Correct : Come on, Pete. Give me the money you owe me.
Both lettuce and U.S. paper currency are green.
Original: Is this the piece he used to shoot Brokavich?
Correct : Is this the gun he used to shoot Brokavich?
Here's an example of a once standard word having turned into slang. Beginning in the 16th century to refer to cannon and other large artillery, "piece" has been used to refer to gunpowder weapons. The term seems to have become slang in the 20th century.
Original: The perp was identified by two witnesses who were at the scene of the robbery.
Correct : The perpetrator was identified by two witnesses who were at the scene of the robbery.
Alterna.: The criminal was identified by two witnesses who were at the scene of the robbery.
Short for perpetrator, perp refers to a person who is known to have committed a crime. The word suspect is often used incorrectly in the media to refer to a known perpetrator.
Original: The police were able to bust the leaders of the drug cartel by pretending to be customers.
Correct : The police were able to arrest the leaders of the drug cartel by pretending to be customers.
Bust is an altered form of burst. "to break." In addition to its slang use to mean arrest, it's commonly used in colloquial speech to mean break, but is still considered nonstandard in any but the most informal context.
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1 Response to "Vocabulary Quiz #10: US Slang"
Agua Caliente on November 03, 2017 4:43 pm
There is something humorous about the rendering of street and police jargon be as correct English. Let me see if I can use all the noted slang words (heist, lettuce, piece, perp, bust) in one sentence, using standard English:
The perpetrator of the armed robbery was arrested with money in his possession. Hmm…it's correct, all right, but a little boring.
Let's try it less formally: The perp was packin' and had a big wad when he was popped.
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2001 'N Sync: The Atlantis Concert (TV Special)
2001 Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (TV Special)
2001 An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson (TV Special)
2001 The 15th Annual American Comedy Awards (TV Special)
2001 Britney Spears Live and More! (Video)
2001 2001 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (TV Special)
2001 Sarah Brightman: La Luna - Live in Concert (Video)
2000 72nd Annual Academy Awards Pre-Show (TV Special)
2000 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Harrison Ford (TV Special)
2000 The 2nd Annual 'A Home for the Holidays' (TV Special)
2000 Women Rock! Girls and Guitars (TV Special)
2000 The 5th Annual GQ Men of the Year Awards (TV Special)
2000 Britney Spears: There's No Place Like Home (TV Special)
2000 My VH1 Music Awards (TV Special documentary)
2000 Jennifer Lopez: Feelin' So Good (Video documentary)
2000 2000 MTV Video Music Awards (TV Special)
2000 2000 MTV Movie Awards (TV Special documentary)
2000 Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration (TV Special documentary)
1999-2000 The Amanda Show (TV Series) (4 episodes)
- Episode #1.12 (2000)
1999-2000 All That (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- B*Witched (2000)
- All That Live! (100th Episode) (1999)
1999 Ricky Martin: One Night Only (TV Movie documentary)
1999 Radio City Music Hall's Grand Re-Opening Gala (TV Special)
1999 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Dustin Hoffman (TV Special documentary)
1999 The Rolling Stones: Memory Motel (Video short)
1998 1998 Skate TV Championships (TV Special)
1998 Hollywood Salutes Arnold Schwarzenegger: An American Cinematheque Tribute (TV Special)
1998 Kidsongs: Adventure's in Biggleland - Billy's Birthday (Video short)
1998 1998 VH1 Fashion Awards (TV Special)
1998 The Rolling Stones: Out of Control - Live (Video short)
1998 Sin City Spectacular (TV Series)
1998 Three Cats from Miami and Other Pet Practitioners (TV Movie documentary)
1998 Kidsongs: Billy's Birthday (Video short)
1998 Kidsongs: Meet the Biggles (Video short)
1997 Explosion! (TV Movie)
1997 Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast (TV Special)
1997 The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-98 (TV Special documentary)
1997 Kidsongs: I Can Dance (Video short)
1997 Kidsongs: I Can Do It (Video short)
1987-1997 Kidsongs (TV Series) (78 episodes)
- We Love Animals (1997)
- Let's Learn About Animals (1997)
- Practice Makes Perfect (1997)
- Waterworld (1997)
- Let's Get Together (1997)
1997 Fleetwood Mac: The Dance (TV Special documentary)
1997 Fleetwood Mac: Silver Springs, Live (Video short)
1997 Fleetwood Mac: The Chain, Live (Video short)
1997 10th Anniversary Essence Awards (TV Special)
1997 ESPY Awards (TV Special)
1996 1996 Billboard Music Awards (TV Special)
1996 Whitney Houston: Why Does It Hurt So Bad (Video short)
1996 1996 Essence Awards (TV Special)
1996 1996 VH1 Honors (TV Special)
1995 R.E.M.: The Wake Up Bomb - Live (Video short)
1995 Woodstock '94 (Video documentary)
1995 Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory (Video) (video "Rock with You")
1995 Kidsongs: Let's Put on a Show (Video short)
1995 Kidsongs: Baby Animal Songs (Video short)
1995 Kidsongs: Boppin' with the Biggles (Video short)
1995 Kidsongs: Country Sing-Along (Video short)
1992-1994 Roundhouse (TV Series) (4 episodes)
- Lies (1994)
- Time (1992)
- First Date (1992)
- Education (1992)
1994 VH1 Honors (TV Special)
1994 The Essence Awards (TV Special)
1994 TV's All Time Classic Comedy (TV Movie)
1993 Prince: The Hits Collection (Video documentary) (videos "1999", "Controversy")
1993 Great Performances (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Pete Townshend's Psychoderelict (1993)
1992-1993 The Paula Poundstone Show (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Episode dated 30 October 1993 (1993)
- Episode dated 22 February 1992 (1992)
1993 Kidsongs: If We Could Talk to the Animals (Video short)
1993 Townsend Television (TV Series) (1993)
1993 Kidsongs: Play Along Songs (Video short)
1993 Rock and Roll Inaugural Ball (TV Special)
1993 An American Reunion: The People's Inaugural Celebration (TV Movie)
1992 Arrested Development: People Everyday (Video short)
1992 Kidsongs: We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Video short)
1992 Free to Laugh: A Comedy and Music Special for Amnesty International (TV Special)
1992 Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody, Wayne's World Version (Video short)
1991 The 14th Annual Young Comedians Special (TV Special)
1991 Kidsongs: Very Silly Songs (Video short)
1990 That's What Friends Are for: Arista's 15th Anniversary Concert (TV Special)
1990 Paula Poundstone: Cats, Cops and Stuff (TV Special documentary)
1990 Madonna: The Immaculate Collection (Video) (segment "Vogue" MTV Video Music Awards")
1990 Knebworth '90: The Event (TV Special)
1990 Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed (TV Special)
1990 Kidsongs: A Day at Camp (Video short)
1990 Kidsongs: Ride the Roller Coaster (Video short)
1989 L.A. Friday (TV Series)
1988 The I'm Exhausted Concert (TV Movie)
1988 Live! Dick Clark Presents (TV Series)
1988 George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey? (TV Special documentary)
1988 Pretenders: The Singles (Video) (video "Day After Day")
1987 This Is Your Life (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Dick Van Dyke (1987)
- Betty White (1987) ... (directed by)
1987 Harry Anderson's Sideshow (TV Movie)
1987 Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential (TV Special)
1987 REO Speedwagon: In My Dreams (Video short)
1987 Kidsongs: A Day at the Circus (Video short)
1987 Kidsongs: What I Want to Be (Video short)
1986 Dancin' to the Hits (TV Series)
1986 Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met (TV Special documentary)
1986 Cinemax Sessions (TV Series)
1986 Kidsongs: Yankee Doodle Dandy (Video short)
1986 Kidsongs: A Day with the Animals (Video short)
1986 Kidsongs: Cars, Boats, Trains and Planes (Video short)
1986 Kidsongs: Good Night, Sleep Tight (Video short)
1986 Kidsongs: I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (Video short)
1985 Solid Gold (TV Series) (7 episodes)
- Dionne and Peter Allen (1985)
- Salutes the Movies: Part 1 (1985)
1985 Harry Belafonte in Concert (TV Special)
1985 Kidsongs: A Day at Old MacDonald's Farm (Video short)
1985 Rock of the 80's (TV Series) (1 episode)
- REO Speedwagon (1985)
1984 Rod Stewart: I Don't Want to Talk About It (Video short)
1984 Greater Tuna (TV Movie)
1984 Billy Crystal: A Comic's Line (TV Special documentary)
1983 American Video Awards (TV Special)
1983 This Is Your Life (TV Series)
1983 Eddie Murphy: Delirious (TV Special documentary)
1983 Toto: Waiting for Your Love (Video short)
1983 David Frost Presents: The Fourth International Guinness Book of World Records (TV Movie)
1982 Kiss: I (Video short)
1982 REO Speedwagon: Back in My Heart Again (Video short)
1982 REO Speedwagon: Girl with the Heart of Gold (Video short)
1982 REO Speedwagon: Good Trouble (Video short)
1982 REO Speedwagon: I'll Follow You (Video short)
1982 REO Speedwagon: Keep the Fire Burnin' (Video short)
1982 REO Speedwagon: Stillness of the Night (Video short)
1982 REO Speedwagon: The Key (Video short)
1982 Doobie Brothers: Live at the Greek Theatre (TV Special)
1982 Prince: 1999 (Video short)
1982 REO Speedwagon: Sweet Time (Video short)
1982 John Mellencamp: Jack & Diane (Video short)
1982 Split Enz - Time + Tide Tour (TV Movie documentary)
1982 John Mellencamp: Hurts So Good (Video short)
1981 Angelo Romero: Virtuoso (Video documentary short)
1981 Bob Welch and Friends: Live from the Roxy (TV Special)
1981 Jazz Legends: George Shearing (Video documentary)
1981 Kiss: A World Without Heroes (Video short)
1981 Prince: Controversy (Video short)
1981 Prince: Sexuality (Short)
1981 Queen's Greatest Flix (Video) (videos "Bohemian Rhapsody", "You're My Best Friend", "Somebody to Love", "Tie Your Mother Down")
1981 Rod Stewart: Tonight He's Yours (TV Special)
1981 Rush: Limelight (Video short)
1981 Van Halen: So This Is Love, Live (Video short)
1981 Gino Vannelli: Nightwalker (Video short)
1981 All-Star Salute to Mother's Day (TV Special)
1981 Rod Stewart: Oh God, I Wish I Was Home Tonight (Video short)
1981 Rush: Vital Signs (Video short)
1981 Rush: Tom Sawyer (Video short)
1981 This Is Your Life: 30th Anniversary Special (TV Movie documentary)
1980 Toto: All Us Boys (Video short)
1980 Toto: Hydra (Video short)
1980 Toto: St. George and the Dragon (Video short)
1980 Michael Jackson: She's Out of My Life (Video short)
1979 Journey: Loving You Is So Easy (Video short)
1979 Nicolette Larson: Dancing Jones (Video short)
1979 Supertramp: Breakfast In America (Video short)
1979 Toto: 99 (Video short)
1979 The Toni Tennille Show (TV Series) (1 episode)
1979 Michael Jackson: Rock with You (Video short)
1979 Journey: Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin (Video short)
1979 Journey: Just the Same Way (Video short)
1979 Rod Stewart: Blondes (Have More Fun) (Video short)
1979 Rod Stewart: Ain't Love a Bitch (Video short)
1978 Alicia Bridges - I Love The Nightlife (Short)
1978/II Ambrosia: How Much I Feel (Video short)
1978/I Ambrosia: How Much I Feel (Video)
1978 Ambrosia: Life Beyond L.A. (Video short)
1978 Elton John: Song for Guy (Video short)
1978 Peaches & Herb: Reunited (Video short)
1978 Player: Baby Come Back (Video short)
1978 Rod Stewart: Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? (Video short)
1978 Alice Cooper: How You Gonna See Me Now (Video short)
1978 Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman (Short)
1978 Headliners with David Frost (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Episode dated 31 May 1978 (1978)
1978 Twiggy's Jukebox (TV Series)
1978 Rod Stewart: Hot Legs (Video short)
1978 Rod Stewart: I Was Only Joking (Video short)
1977 Bee Gees: Stayin' Alive (Video short)
1977 Bee Gees: Stayin' Alive - Version 2 (Video short)
1977 Mike Oldfield: William Tell Overture (Video short)
1977 Rod Stewart: You're Insane (Video short)
1977 Rod Stewart: You're in My Heart (The Final Acclaim) (Video short)
1977 Bee Gees: How Deep Is Your Love (Video short)
1977 Hi! Summer (TV Series) (7 episodes)
1977 Rod Stewart: The First Cut Is the Deepest (Video short)
1975-1977 Larry Grayson (TV Series) (14 episodes)
- Episode #2.3 (1977) ... (uncredited)
1976 Slade: Nobody's Fool (Video short)
1976 The Rolling Stones: Hey Negrita (Video short)
1976 Christmas Box (TV Movie)
1976 The Sweepstakes Game (TV Series) (14 episodes)
- Holiday Sweepstakes Game (1976)
1976 Queen: Somebody to Love (Video short)
1976 Rod Stewart: The Killing of Georgie (Part I and II) (Video short)
1976 The Rolling Stones: Hot Stuff (Video short)
1976 Queen: You're My Best Friend (Video short)
1976 Rod Stewart: Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright) (Video short)
1976 This Week (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Stones on the Road (1976)
1976 The Rolling Stones: Fool to Cry (Video short)
1975 Mike Oldfield: In Dulci Jubilo (Video short)
1972-1975 Aquarius (TV Series documentary) (3 episodes)
- Finnan Games (1975)
- Hello Dali! (1973)
- A Tale of Two Toads (1972)
1975 Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody (Video short)
1974 The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs (TV Series) (1 episode)
- The Contact (1974)
1974 Bert Kaempfert and his Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall (TV Special)
1973 Queen: Liar, Version 1 (Video short)
1973 Queen: Keep Yourself Alive, Version 1 (Video short)
1972-1973 Russell Harty Plus (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Episode dated 13 January 1973 (1973)
- Episode dated 30 December 1972 (1972)
1972 The Frost Programme (TV Series) (8 episodes)
- Episode dated 26 March 1972 (1972)
1970 Ev (TV Series)
1970 The Kenny Everett Explosion (TV Series)
Hide Show Producer (30 credits)
1998 Kidsongs: Billy's Birthday (Video short) (executive producer)
1998 Kidsongs: Meet the Biggles (Video short) (executive producer)
1997 Kidsongs: I Can Dance (Video short) (executive producer)
1997 Kidsongs: I Can Do It (Video short) (executive producer)
Kidsongs (TV Series) (producer - 2 episodes, 1997) (producer director - 1 episode, 1995)
- Waterworld (1997) ... (producer)
- A Day at the Beach (1997) ... (producer)
- Mind Your Manners (1995) ... (producer director)
1995 Kidsongs: Let's Put on a Show (Video short) (executive producer)
1995 Kidsongs: Baby Animal Songs (Video short) (executive producer)
1995 Kidsongs: Boppin' with the Biggles (Video short) (executive producer)
1995 Kidsongs: Country Sing-Along (Video short) (executive producer)
1993 Kidsongs: If We Could Talk to the Animals (Video short) (executive producer)
1993 Kidsongs: Play Along Songs (Video short) (executive producer)
1992 1992 Essence Awards (TV Special) (executive producer)
1992 Kidsongs: We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Video short) (executive producer)
1991 Kidsongs: Very Silly Songs (Video short) (executive producer)
1990 Kidsongs: A Day at Camp (Video short) (executive producer)
1990 Kidsongs: Ride the Roller Coaster (Video short) (executive producer)
1987 Kidsongs: A Day at the Circus (Video short) (executive producer)
1987 Kidsongs: What I Want to Be (Video short) (executive producer)
1986 Kidsongs: Yankee Doodle Dandy (Video short) (executive producer)
1986 Kidsongs: A Day with the Animals (Video short) (executive producer)
1986 Kidsongs: Cars, Boats, Trains and Planes (Video short) (executive producer)
1986 Kidsongs: Good Night, Sleep Tight (Video short) (executive producer)
1986 Kidsongs: I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (Video short) (executive producer)
1985 Kidsongs: A Day at Old MacDonald's Farm (Video short) (executive producer)
1984 Greater Tuna (TV Movie) (producer)
1982 Doobie Brothers: Live at the Greek Theatre (TV Special) (producer)
1982 Split Enz - Time + Tide Tour (TV Movie documentary) (producer)
1978 Twiggy's Jukebox (TV Series) (executive producer)
1977 Hi! Summer (TV Series) (producer - 7 episodes)
- Episode #1.8 (1977) ... (producer)
1976 The Sweepstakes Game (TV Series) (producer - 14 episodes)
- Holiday Sweepstakes Game (1976) ... (producer)
- Episode #1.13 (1976) ... (producer)
Hide Show Cinematographer (3 credits)
Hide Show Camera and Electrical Department (2 credits)
1986 Kidsongs: I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (Video short) (camera operator)
1984 Greater Tuna (TV Movie) (camera operator)
Hide Show Composer (1 credit)
1983 The Making of 'Thriller' (Video documentary) ("Can You Feel It")
2015 The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson (TV Movie documentary)
Himself - Director, Rock With You
2009 The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special)
Himself - Winner
2005 The 100 Greatest Pop Videos (TV Special)
2004 The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody (TV Movie documentary)
2002 Killer Queen!
Himself - Video Director
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Family-owned and operated Taquería Los Lee (2646 S. 700 East, 385-259-0764) has opened its Sugar House doors. They're currently serving up combo plates consisting of either tacos or gorditas, which are somewhere in between a taco and a Salvadoran pupusa. The space is already looking pretty cozy—they've installed a colorful tile mosaic, and I'm digging the framed Mexican lotería cards scattered around the interior. Those familiar with the dearly departed Ali Baba Afghani restaurant will recognize the space, and it's good to see the quaint little structure getting new life as the tasty taquería.
The Sugar House Farmers Market, your midweek stop for goodies produced in our own backyard, officially opens Wednesday, July 11. Vending takes place every hump day, 5-8 p.m. at Fairmont Park (1040 E. Sugarmont Drive) through September—meaning that between it and the Downtown Farmers Market, you can locally source pretty much everything you want to eat and drink throughout the summer and beyond. In addition to providing a venue for market-goers to meet some of the new green thumbs in the area, the Sugar House market is also a great place to catch live music and pick up a few new pieces of DIY art from SLC creators. A full list of events and vendors is available at sugarhousefarmersmarket.org.
In the three years since Eat Drink SLC's inception, it's grown into one of the Wasatch Front's most celebrated events. Some say it's because it draws local food vendors and restaurateurs like Beltex Meats, Copper Onion, Pallet and Normal Ice Cream; others credit the success to the event's international selection of wine and spirits, while some believe it's because Tracy Aviary (589 E. 1300 South) is the perfect venue to bring it all together. Regardless of who gets the credit, this annual culinary shindig is one hell of a good time. Not only has Eat Drink SLC helped locals familiarize themselves with Utah's stellar food and wine scene, but it's also managed to raise more than $45,000 for local nonprofits. This year's beneficiary is Neighborhood House, an organization that provides affordable daycare for low-income families. Mark your calendar for Thursday, July 12 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at eatdrinkslc.com for $90, which covers all the food and wine you can handle, plus a signature wine glass. Cheers!


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Kate's Review: "Shutter"
Book: "Shutter" by Ramona Emerson
Publishing Info: Soho Crime, August 2022
Where Did I Get This Book: I received an ARC of this novel at ALAAC22.
Book Description: This blood-chilling debut set in New Mexico's Navajo Nation is equal parts gripping crime thriller, supernatural horror, and poignant portrayal of coming of age on the reservation.
Rita Todacheene is a forensic photographer working for the Albuquerque police force. Her excellent photography skills have cracked many cases—she is almost supernaturally good at capturing details. In fact, Rita has been hiding a secret: she sees the ghosts of crime victims who point her toward the clues that other investigators overlook.
As a lone portal back to the living for traumatized spirits, Rita is terrorized by nagging ghosts who won't let her sleep and who sabotage her personal life. Her taboo and psychologically harrowing ability was what drove her away from the Navajo reservation, where she was raised by her grandmother. It has isolated her from friends and gotten her in trouble with the law. And now it might be what gets her killed.
When Rita is sent to photograph the scene of a supposed suicide on a highway overpass, the furious, discombobulated ghost of the victim—who insists she was murdered—latches onto Rita, forcing her on a quest for revenge against her killers, and Rita finds herself in the crosshairs of one of Albuquerque's most dangerous cartels. Written in sparkling, gruesome prose, Shutter is an explosive debut from one of crime fiction's most powerful new voices.
Review: Thank you to Soho Crime for giving me an ARC of this novel!
Before I went out to the ALA Annual Conference this summer, I made a list of books that I wanted to look for in potential ARC form. I also sat down and tried to figure out which publishing house was where on the map so I could be the most efficient in finding said potential books. There were some that I put little stars next to, denoting that these were the books I was most excited for, and "Shutter" by Ramona Emerson was one of those books. I had stumbled upon the description of this book online, and it just called out to me. An Indigenous author combining a gritty detective procedural with a story of a woman who can see ghosts at the crime scene she photographs? In Albuquerque, when New Mexico is one of my favorite states?! HELL YES I WANT THIS BOOK! And I was so thrilled when it was available. I finally sat down to read it about a month after the conference, and let me tell you, I was not disappointed.
The first big thing is that, as we all know, I am a HUGE sucker for stories with people who can see ghosts. I love the idea of a person communicating with the dead, and so help me, if it helps solve a crime and gets tangled up in a procedural setting, I am going to be SO ON TOP OF THAT. And Emerson nails that entire concept here with a really likable medium protagonist, a well established psychic connection to the dead, and how that can both help and hinder her (and it's mostly hinder her) in her professional and day to day life. I love the idea of the dead not being at all chill about finding someone they think can help them, and then becoming so obsessed with her that THAT is one of the scariest things. In so many stories like this the medium just assists the ghosts because that's just the right thing to do. In "Shutter", the ghost in question, Erma, is a complete psychotic asshole who is making Ramona's life a living hell, and watching it escalate is creepy and scary. I also liked the kinder and gentler interactions between Ramona and ghosts, mostly those from her childhood where her deceased grandfather would come to visit. But along with all that, I also LOVED how Emerson brings an Indigenous perspective to this, and how for Ramona as a Navajo woman seeing the dead is incredibly taboo and something that makes those in her community wary of her, as well as worried for her. Because of this, she cuts herself off from her culture in some ways, and it reflects a lot of the tragic ways that Indigenous people can lose grasps on their identities in a reality that doesn't involve ghosts.
But this is also a solid procedural thriller, that mixes in gritty detective drama, cartel threats, and a very real and malevolent undercurrent of police corruption that is rotting at the systemic level. While it is true that Erma is a pain in the ass and genuinely creepy at times, the real threat to Ramona is getting too close to not only dangerous drug runners, but also realizing that the supposed 'good guys' that she works with can be just and threatening, as law enforcement has its own problems with violent, dangerous people working within it. Emerson also addresses how Rita, as an Indigenous woman, had bad run ins with police as a kid, where she tried to use her powers to help solve a murder, but then was zeroed in on as a potential suspect as opposed to someone with information. Sometimes procedurals get lost in the idea of good police working against the odds, and maybe address a smattering of bad cops here or there while being sure to show that the hero cops are righteous and true. I always kind of like it more these days when stories about law enforcement, even those that follow detectives and police, are more honest about the serious problems law enforcement in this country has in regards to racism and corruption, and "Shutter" addresses it very well.
If you love a good detective story, and if you love a good story about people who talk to ghosts, absolutely pick up "Shutter". I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Rating 8: Heavy, creepy, and suspenseful, "Shutter" is an awesome horror twist on a procedural mystery.
"Shutter" isn't on any Goodreads lists as of yet, but I think it would fit in on "Not the 'Normal' Paranormal".
Author thelibraryladiesmnPosted on August 9, 2022 August 1, 2022 Categories Kate's ReviewsTags 8 Rating, horror, Thriller
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- Free breakfast daily during the guests stay.
- Breakfast is in RAB restaurant and Lounge Bar and consist of: 2 beverages and one food item (hot or cold) per person, from the a la carte breakfast menu.
- Breakfast is for either for 1 or 2 guest, as booked to stay.
I booked the executive studio apartment. The apartment had a little kitchen sitting area and a bedroom upstairs. The room was quiet and the staff were very helpful. The location was excellent right next to Southern cross station.
Loved the atmosphere of the old railway building. No noise despite being very close to train line. Room large with small kitchen. Clean, staff friendly. Would definately stay again if I wanted to visit casino, Docklands, Etihad Stadium etc. is probably due for refurbish soon as rooms getting a little tired.
After reading all the publicity about this 4 star establishment, made a booking on the easter Sunday (very cheap rate). Was very disappointed in the quality of the decor and the noise that was heard from the railways. On a positive note, the bed was of excellent quality, but not a king as advertised. Been there done that, don't think I'll be returning.
Love this building! Have seen others complaining about hearing the trains - our room looked down onto the tracks and station and we could not hear any of it with the window closed. Don't let it turn you away. The only down side was that the spa was cold and not working properly.
Loved our stay at The Grand. Extremely quiet with soft comfortable bed. Our apartment was on two levels. Loved the soaring ceiling and large bathroom. Excellent facilities including heated pool, spa, sauna and gym. You can even have a barbecue in the courtyard if you are staying a few days.Excellent breakfast and lovely cosy library with gas log fire. Staff are very friendly too. Will definately return. So relaxing and an easy free tram ride into the city or a quick walk to Docklands or Southbank. Ticks all of the boxes. Loved the grand architecture too and the history of this amazing building.
this hotel is just next door to the train station, which is the drop off point for skybus from the airport. so from getting off the bus, walking to the hotel took us a quick 5 minutes. the spencer street tram stop & the bridge crossing yarra river are also right in front of the hotel, so location is absolutely perfect. the vintage looking exterior & interior is great. and everything is clean, well maintained. check in was quick and easy, reception staff was friendly & helpful. the kids loved our duplex (2-storey) room. very spacious, high ceiling, complete with fully furnished pantry. and they enjoyed the indoor swimming pool & jacuzzi.
Overall very happy with this hotel. It was obviously once an extremely opulent and premium hotel. It manages to maintain this feel despite it being a little aged. The loft style room was certainly spacious, the bed was extremely comfortable. The location puts you at an easy walking distance to everything Melbourne has to offer. The staff were also very friendly and helpful. No complaints from me; I;'d certainly recommend this hotel.
Nice accommodation considering the price. We were surprised at the the high-ceiling hall and room, and fell in love with the room. The lobby is also very nice with carefully prepared book shelf and decorations. The only weak points are parking fee, wifi service, and views from the window. Anyway, I would choose it again if I go to Melbourne.
Large rooms and comfortable beds.
Have stayed at other hotels in Melbourne. This is the first time for the Grand and won't be my last. Loverly rooms with that older style and very good beds. Small in room kitchen was very handy and even had a dishwasher. We were very impressed and will be going back to the grand next time in Melbourne. Also it is a very short walk to casino. Recommended.
we were truly pleased in our stay and we highly reccommend this hotel. a must stay if you will go to melbourne. just in front of southern cross railway station and also very close to the city circle free tram station that takes you around the cbd. it's really a great value for money and staff are very hospitable and nice. what we liked the most is the unique and distinct feeling that makes u feel that u travel back in time cz of the beautiful and classic elegance and style of the hotel..
Great hotel, my favourite in Melbourne! Great location, great staff, rooms always clean and comfortable, staff always ready to help. And I'm always amazed by the beautiful hallway!!
Fantastic hotel. Generous rooms, lovely pool, sauna and spa. Breakfast from restaurant was wonderful. Rooms were quiet and clean. Yes, it is dated but the charm distracts from this. The DVD player didn't work, which didn't really matter but discovered too late to be fixed. My daughter and I stayed for our shop until you drop trip and it was a great location. We are big Downton Abbey/period drama fans and the staircase was amazing. We will be back next year.
Lovely old hotel. Beautiful big windows in the room. Comfy bed and cosy feeling room with the right ammenities. Rooms service is reasonable priced however need to be updated as what we ordered was more expensive when we went to check out, and staff didn't follow up. Coffee cups were dirty too but otherwise all fine.
Just back from Europe and somehow this glorious building reminded me of that and also the lovely grandeur of Melbourne... lovely high ceilings and location, location, location - great food, such a beautiful comfy bed and pillows! I've read some reviews that say it's a 'bit tired'. Who cares! It's just lovely!
Pros: 1. Excellent location. In CBD, close to tram station, crown casino, DFO Mall (for shopping), Eateries, South Cross Station (5 mins. walk) 2. Comfortable and big room in loft style with excellent kitchenette and other amenities. 3. Toileteries - They use Appelles poducts which are definitely luxurious. 4. Courteous and helpful staff specially Marie Anne and Jag at the front desk. And even the housekeeping staff. 5. Heated swimming pool wih jacuzzi and sauna - open till 10:00 pm. Came in handy after a long day on the roads. 6. Best of all - Staying in a historic and grand building. Cons: There were hardly any except they have two elevators only, one at either side of a long walk. So a bit of wait for the elevator. But I think its part of the charm.
such a gorgeous historical building. Actually reminded me a little of the Warldorf in NYC! Staff are ever so friendly and the rooms are clean and very modern. I love the old architecture and the huge windows! Great views of the railway and Docklands. Very quiet too, considering the trains are riding past throughout the day.
The building itself made me feel privileged to spend the night there, such an amazing architecture. The room I stayed was a suite and had everything I needed, very spacious and clean. The staff was friendly and efficient. The location was perfect, 10-15 minutes from the convention centre and less so to Collins Street. If just the weather had been better, the whole experience would have been great!


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Frédéric Chopin wrote his three Waltzes for solo piano, Op. 34, in the years from 1834 to 1838. They were published in 1838 under the title Grandes Valses Brillantes, but nowadays that nickname is usually reserved for the Waltz in E flat major, Op. 18. Chopin had been writing waltzes since 1824, a decade earlier than this particular set, though at first he didn't consider them a serious form of art. Indeed, at the turn of the century there had been a controversy about the waltz as a dance form, causing dizziness in the dancers, and allowing men and women to share an intimate embrace in public. Chopin's waltzes, nevertheless, were a kind of art music meant for seated audiences, and though he respected the traditional form, he often embellished it.
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Coller Capital And Ping An Overseas Holdings Announce Closure Of One Of The World's Largest Private Credit Secondaries Transaction
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Coller Capital ("Coller") and Ping An Overseas Holdings together with its subsidiaries ("Ping An"), the main offshore investment and asset management platform of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd., have closed one of the world's largest private credit secondaries transaction for a credit portfolio managed by Ping An.
Coller investment and co-investment vehicles are investing $580 million of a total transaction value of $680 million. An Asian institution is investing $100 million alongside Coller. Following the closure of the transaction on 30th July 2021, Ping An will continue to manage the portfolio.
The portfolio comprises four flagship credit funds managed by blue-chip North American and European managers. It is highly diversified, covering 400 positions in over 250 companies and spread across a range of industries, including professional services, healthcare and telecommunications.
"This is the world's largest private credit secondaries transaction and exactly the kind of complex investment opportunity in which Coller Capital specialises," said Jeremy Coller, CIO of Coller Capital. "We know the team at Ping An well, and we look forward to working closely with them in the development of this exciting portfolio."
Hoi Tung, Chairman & CEO of Ping An Overseas Holdings, said, "We are delighted with the successful close of this landmark transaction. Over the past few years, we have seen strong growth in investor interest in credit funds, which have proven to be a source of sustainable income for investors despite market turbulence. By working with leading credit fund managers around the globe, we will continue to find attractive investment opportunities and deliver value to our partners and clients."
About Coller Capital
Coller Capital, founded in 1990, is one of the world's leading investors in the secondary market for private assets – and widely acknowledged as an innovator at the complex end of secondaries.
The firm provides liquidity solutions to private markets investors worldwide, acquiring interests in private equity, private credit, and other private markets assets. With headquarters in London, and offices in New York and Hong Kong, Coller's multinational investment team has a truly global reach.
In January 2021, the firm closed Coller International Partners VIII, with committed capital (including co-investment vehicles) of just over $9 billion and backing from over 200 of the world's leading institutional investors.
About Ping An Overseas Holdings
China Ping An Insurance Overseas (Holdings) Limited is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (HKEX: 2318; SSE: 601318).
We have strong offshore investment research and portfolio management capabilities and are committed to providing clients with a wide range of overseas investment products, asset management and consulting services. We offer capital markets investment services including open-/closed-end funds, ETFs and mandates in equity, fixed income, funds of hedge funds, and AI and quantitative investments, and alternative investment services including funds, co-investments and direct investments in global (mainly US and Europe) private equity, private debt, infrastructure and real estate.
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Thematic convenings that will focus on creating humanities cohorts, designing coursework in line with employment outcomes, and providing post-ABD training and target advising.
The Center for the Humanities plans to fully reconceptualize doctoral training in the humanities at Washington University. Efforts will focus on four core questions: 1) How can we stimulate collaboration among departments to grow inclusive humanities cohorts, from recruitment to completion? 2) What kinds of new curricula would better prepare humanities graduate students for the widest range of career outcomes? 3) What opportunities might be provided in the last year of graduate training to equip students for jobs outside of the academy, particularly in the public sphere? 4) What kinds of new resources might we offer to support the multiple career trajectories of humanities PhDs? A Central Planning Committee of twelve will coordinate the investigations of four Working Groups, each focused a core questions to develop an action plan at the close of the grant period.


Historical studies demand that we learn something about the past but it also requires us to ask how it is we know what we think we know about the past. When you read an academic history text, you'll observe that historians typically want to prove something about events in the past. For example, they want to show that one individual played a critical role, or that environmental change was a silent but critical player, or that prejudices affecting one group had an unanticipated outcome. At the same time, however, historians are keen to prove the value of their sources. They might argue, for example, that this census record or that judicial file or some set of private correspondence offers special insights that have not before been made available.
Although it may be simplistic, perhaps too simplistic, you may find it helpful to think about the study of history as a combination of the "what" and the "how." That is, what happened and how we know it happened.
Grappling with the Canadian past is fraught with challenges and alive with exciting questions crying out to be addressed. But what constitutes the "Canadian" past? Clearly, the geographic space we call Canada is a relatively recent invention. Confederation, beginning in 1867, spread the brand beyond the St. Lawrence and the Great Lakes to include other British colonies on the east and west coasts and some of the land in between. As a political idea — a country made up of provinces and territories with a constitution, flag, anthem, etc. — it continues to evolve. But in 1867 it was just one of many colonies in the British Empire and not necessarily the pick of the litter. A century and 10 years earlier it was part of a French empire that claimed influence over a much larger territory than the Canada of today. Still another century earlier, "Canada" referred to a struggling chain of frightened and fortified settlements along the St. Lawrence.
Let's push it back yet another century and more. Around 1567 the northern half of North America was a well-populated landscape made up of a multitude of diverse cultures. Their economies and relationships were continually changing while retaining core (and important shared) features from one generation to the next. The "Canada" of 1497 — one small patch of which may have been briefly visited by John Cabot and his crew — was a vastly more populous and rich human environment than would re-emerge here until the 19th century.
So whose Canada do we study? The Canada of the French? Of the Naskapi? Of the Basque whalers with their toeholds on the east coast? Of the Nuu-chah-nulth or the Acadians? When was Canada? Are there themes we can draw across generations and centuries? Are there successions of transitions as tumultuous and irreversible as rapids on a river? Who gets to tell those stories and whose voices are likely to remain silent?
It is only by asking questions such as these that history — as an activity — can be undertaken.
Describe some of the principal concerns of historians as they undertake historical research.
Explain the difference between primary and secondary sources.
Demonstrate an ability to interrogate sources.
Identify the dominant themes and debates in the telling of Canadian history.
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The above does not mean that we should never "roughhouse" with a puppy. It is simply meant to point out that we need to be aware of the things that we're doing that might contribute to problems as the pup gets older. After all; the average age of dogs dumped in shelters is 6 months. The usual age when the mistakes have been compounded and the dog is considered to be "too wild and untrainable". The truth is that the majority of pups that are "untrainable" have been trained very well and are exactly what the owners have made them!
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Summary: The Film sub series is part of the Moving Image Series. The original films are silent 16mm and 8mm and vary in length. Films document the early choreographic works of Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis and date from the 1950's – 1960's. Content includes performances, rehearsals and workshops. There are 66 titles of original films, without sound, not preserved. The sub series of 27 original films copied for preservation had sound elements matched to the film by Murray Louis. John Allen from Cinema Arts did the preservation processes. Audio elements were converted to 16mm magnetic sound film and combined to produce VHS, BETA SP and 1″ Master tapes. Films were received 2001. Each sub series is arranged by artist and date of premiere of the work.


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What do a 140 year old Russian Czar and Racer Danica Patrick have in common?
These days Tissot is known for its sponsorship of racers like NASCAR's Danica Patrick, and for its unique, high-tech / high touch (couldn't resist) T-Touch watches. But the brand has a history as storied as any of its contemporaries, being founded at the half-way point of the 19th Century, selling watches throughout pre-WWI Czarist Russia, and being half of the 1930 merger with Omega which formed the Pre-Swatch Group SSIH.
That merger and its 50+ year aftermath is probably what saved Tissot's bacon, and enabled it to remain the current and innovative brand we know today.
Chs Tissot & Fils was founded in Le Locle, in the Jura region of Switzerland in 1853 by the locally born & bred father-son duo of Charles-Félicien Tissot and Charles-Émile Tissot. As with most Swiss watch companies founded in that era, Tissot began life as a comptoir, an assembler of parts procured from individual makers in the region. In that first year, the company delivered between 1100 and 1200 watches to the region around Le Locle.
By 1858, the younger Tissot, Charles-Émile, was off to Russia, and with the blessing of the Czar, was selling Tissot brand pocket watches all across the Empire. Between 1860 and 1875, Tissot produced spare parts and watchmaking tools, among other small items, as well as finished watches.
Also notable, throughout the period of the late 1800s, Tissot was the recipient of numerous awards and prizes in several industrial exhibitions. Among the prizes taken were the Diploma of Honour in Zurich in 1888, the Grand Prix and Gold Metal in Antwerp in 1890, the Grand Prix in Paris in 1900, and First prize for Chronometers and for Marine Chronometers in the Neuchâtel Observatory Competition in 1907.
Charles-Émile's son Charles was firmly established in Russia by the late 1880s. His son Paul was born in 1890, and daughter Marie in 1897. Paul and Marie were both to become instrumental in the running of Tissot, Paul handling general business affairs with his father, and Marie doing the day to day running of the company.
In 1918, Tissot reorganized their ébauche workshops, taking it from a fabrique to a manufacture. It was making the ébauches for its movements in its own factory and began to mass-produce them.
As ownership of the company changed, being passed from father to son (and behind the scenes, daughter), the name changed as well. In 1865, the company became Charles- Émile Tissot & Fils. In 1917, the name changed again, to Chs. Tissot & Fils – SA.
1930 and the newly minted partnership with Omega saw Tissot under the banner of SSIH, and in 1976, the name Tissot Marché Suisse SA appeared. Ultimately, in 1982, Tissot was doing business under the formal name of Tissot SA.
The following year, SSIH merged with ASUAG to become SMH (Société de Microélectronique et d'Horlogerie), and came under the direction of Nicolas Hayek.
In 1925, Tissot entered into a commercial partnership agreement with Louis and Gustave Brandt, directors of Omega in Bienne. This is the original partnership that let to the 1930 creation of the Société Suisse pour l'Industrie Horlogère (SSIH).
In 1930, to stave off the effects of the economic crisis of 1929, Charles and Paul Tissot entered into an agreement with Omega to form SSIH. SSIH in turn, merged with ASUAG (Allgemeine Schweizerische Uhrenindustrie AG ) 53 years later, ultimately becoming the Swatch Group. Thus, Tissot represents a fair chunk of Swiss watch history with respect to the Quartz crisis and Switzerland's reaction to same. We chronicled the foundation and evolution of the Swatch Group in an article earlier this summer.
The period between 1945 and 1975 was marked by extreme growth. Company benefits and perquisites were many and frequent. Tissot was a major employer in Le Locle, and retirees still quietly brag about being Tissot pensioners.
The post-merger associations with Omega and other brands such as Lemania as they came under the SSIH umbrella benefitted all concerned. Until, that is, the quartz crisis hit. If one reviews the company website and other historic literature, the company seems to be well aware that it owes its current existence to the various mergers that it's been a part of. Additionally, much credit is given to the astute management of executives like Nicolas Hayek.
In 1853, Tissot introduced its first mass-produced pocket watch. They released the first pocket watch with two time zones the same year.
Tissot delivered a watch to Czar Nicholas II in 1904.
The Tissot "Banana" watch, an elongated curving tank with graduated art deco numerals on the dial, was released in 1916. Popular in Russia at the time, an example was returned to the factory for service. With the overthrow of the czar and associated events of 1917, it became illegal to ship anything to Russia. Thus, that particular watch still resides in the factory in Le Locle. The modern Tissot Heritage Prince is an homage to the piece, and is also extremely popular in modern-day Russia.
The Tissot Porto with a tonneau shaped case was released in 1919. The Porto's styling foreshadowed the Art Deco era of jewelry and accessories.
The Tissot Antimagnétique was the world's first antimagnetic watch. Tissot released the revolutionary watch in 1930.
Tissot released the first mass-produced watch to feature 24 time zones, the Tissot Navigator, in 1953.
The Tissot Astrolon, also known as the IDEA 2001, was the world's first plastic mechanical watch. It was released in 1971.
In 1985 and 1986, Tissot produced two of its most iconic watches. The RockWatch was made of Granite from the Alps, and appeared first. A year later Tissot followed the RockWatch with the Two Timer, the first watch to feature both analog and digital time displays. Both displays were activated by a single crown.
In the late 1980s, Tissot stuck to a bit of a theme. Following the release of the RockWatch, they released the Pearl Watch in 1987, and followed with the Wood Watch in 1988.
Tissot began sponsoring racing cars in 1974. In fact, the Tissot logo is visible on cars in the recent Ron Howard movie, Rush, which chronicled the Formula 1 racing lives of James Hunt and Nikki Lauda as events unfolded in the late 1970s.
In the 1990s, the brand stepped up its sports activities, beginning with the world championships in cycling and ice hockey. Now several major sports have been officially timed by Tissot.
The International Fencing Federation, the International Basketball Federation, the FIM Superbike Championship, NASCAR, MotoGP, the Ice Hockey World Championship, and the International Cycling Union all count Tissot as the Official Timekeeper for their events. Now, in September 2014, they are the Official Timekeeper of the 17th Asian Games.
Tissot's highest profile with the general public here in the US may well be because of brand ambassador Danica Patrick. Indeed, their roster of brand ambassadors is heavy with racers, honoring Tissot's beginnings in the world of sports sponsorship. MotoGP racers Nicky Hayden, Thomas Lüthi, Stephan Bradl, and Bradley Smith represent the brand. Basketball and hockey are represented as well, with Tony Parker and Steven Stamkos.
Actors Huan Xiaoming and Deepika Padukone round out the brand ambassador club, just so Tissot doesn't give the appearance of being a one trick pony.
In 1999, Tissot released the first T-Touch, a six-function watch with a touch screen and a combination analog-digital display. This is perhaps THE watch for which Tissot is best known to current generations of wrist watch aficionados.
Since 1999, the T-Touch has had several watches added to its line, including the Sailing-Touch, Sea-Touch, and T-Touch Expert. We know one T-Touch Expert owner who lives in Colorado and splits his spare time between four-wheeling the sand dunes of northern Colorado and elk hunting outside Rocky Mountain National Park. He relies on his watch to get him out of the back country and home in time for dinner.
Tissot distributes its watches in more than 160 countries on five continents. Most recently, on August 8, 2014, they opened their first dedicated boutique in New York City.
With the growing T-Touch family, classically innovative pieces like the T-Complication Squelette, and classic understated dress watches like the Le Locle Automatic, the future of Tissot looks to be at least as long and storied as its 161 year past.
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Jacklyn Young No, calorie restriction is just the only way to manage weight. Just be smart about I'm Mostly Peace Love Light And A Little Go Buddha shirt. Let's keep both Jesus and Buddhas names out of it please. Can't believe all this controversy about the recipe either.
My friend made these last night was so good omg we altered the peanut sauce I'm Mostly Peace Love Light And A Little Go Buddha shirt was too much lime and we used quinoa instead of rice serious was AmAzinf I'm gonna make these for lunches.
It's ridiculous how Buddha has become a buzz word to throw whatever you want in I'm Mostly Peace Love Light And A Little Go Buddha shirt and think it's good for you. Buddha did not believe in harming animals or any sentient being, therefore a real "Buddha Bowl" inspired dish should be 100% plant based. Another example of misguided, trend dependent health advise.


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Crime 11.2.2019 09:25 am
Man beaten up for the alleged murder of girlfriend in NWest
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The suspect allegedly fled after the incident and was caught by community members who took the law into their own hands.
A 53-year-old man is under police guard in hospital after community members beat him up for the alleged murder of a woman, said North West police on Monday.
Colonel Adele Myburgh said the man allegedly stabbed his 42-year-old girlfriend at extension 21, Jouberton near Klerksdorp. The incident happened on Saturday.
"The suspect who allegedly fled after the incident was caught by members of the community who took the law into their own hands. They allegedly assaulted the suspect with sjamboks and stones before the police rescued him. He was admitted [to] hospital under police guard due to serious injuries he sustained. The suspect is expected to appear in court soon," she said.
North West Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane urged members of the community to respect the rule of law and to refrain from taking the law into their own hands.
– African News Agency
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October Is Crime Prevention Month!
Just having a security system can help significantly reduce the risks of experiencing or falling victim to a crime but unfortunately, they can't eliminate risk completely.
However, owning and maintaining a security system can aid law enforcement in resolving a situation should a crime occur. We constantly see these stories on the news and in the media—criminals caught on security and cctv cameras like those installed by Millennium Fire and Security, many times leading the police directly to an arrest.
Did you know that many local law enforcement departments have a surveillance system database where local businesses and residents can register to join? Essentially, creating a community network of surveillance. Programs like these can save time for law enforcement seeking to get dangerous criminals off the streets.
Security systems can also help thwart crimes in real-time thanks to their integrated video and audio technologies and accessibility across devices.
The arena of security is a fast-evolving one, growing at exponential rates. If these systems are already helping solve crimes now, imagine where we'll be in 5-10 years.
At Millennium Fire & Security we specialize in your safety and use the best and newest technologies to help keep you and your business safe. Call us to learn more about our security systems, CCTV, access control, and fire alarms.


MomCoach: Hey! The lights just went out!
It's one thing to know intellectually that your family should have a plan for emergencies...things like earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, snowstorms and other events out of our control. It's another thing to experience first hand one of those events. All of a sudden, the time for preparation is over and you're stuck with whatever plans you've made.
My family was living on the east coast when we were in the path of a hurricane. Sheet lumber was out of stock at building stores (because people were boarding up their windows), food was quickly off the shelves (gotta have food) and the city was on hold while everyone waited to see what would happen. Luckily, the path of the hurricane moved slightly and we only got the effects of the edge of the hurricane but it was a lesson that no book or lecture could teach us. Too bad it often takes an actual emergency to see if you're prepared or not.
It's not possible to foresee every possible event that could happen to your family but there are some fairly predictable events in every location. Some areas are prone to earthquakes, some to tornadoes etc. Those are things that you can (and should) prepare for. Such preparation will ease fears in the midst of chaos and confusion in the actual event of an emergency.
Last night we listened as a storm raged outside, the wind whipped the trees and the rain pounded the roof. About 7 pm, the lights flickered and then everything went dark. No power. We got out the lanterns and curled up on the couch under warm blankets, not knowing how long it would be before power was restored. We had water stored and plenty of food. The outage lasted only 2 hours but was a tiny reminder of times when we were out of power for a week, due to storms.
I look at these occasional power outages as preparation for possible emergencies in the future. Having a basic supply of food (non-perishable), water, and fuel is very comforting when the lights go out.


The project aims to improve the resilience of coastal and marine ecosystems and prepare them to adjust to climate change. The assistance is a four-year project which runs from January 2011 to December 2014.
coastal communities' application of best practices in ecosystem based fishery management and climate change adaptation.
Three of the five countries, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste, are in the Coral Triangle group of countries which also includes Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
The others are Fiji and Vanuatu. All five countries have common environmental concerns in climate change and biodiversity conservation under the Global Environment Facility-Pacific Alliance for Sustainability.
More resilient marine and coastal ecosystems in these countries will halt and reverse the productivity decline in these systems, thus improving national food security. Capacity building efforts will also be enhanced, resulting in more effective integrated coastal resources management and making the development of coastal communities more resilient to climate change and thus more sustainable.
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Why a Hawaii Turtle Tour Will Have You Appreciating Sea Life?
The CTKN is a valuable resource for policy makers, students, academicians, professionals, scientists, scholars, cause-oriented groups, coastal communities, local governments, and anyone who wants to share and gain knowledge about the Coral Triangle and those who want to help in the conservation efforts of this region.


Pray for your local church and the local churches in Slavic countries. Ask the Lord to increase the spiritual life of each member of the church. Ask Him to assist your church in the area where you live to seek souls with salvation from sin. And may this assistance extend throughout the whole world. Pray for your pastor and leadership, as well as the pastors and leadership in the Slavic world. Pray for peace in the world. Ask God to restrain evil through the Holy Spirit in order that His Word may have free course in every country.
Let us not be pessimistic about the future! We labor together with God. His supreme purpose to ransom among the nations a remnant for His name will be realized. Christians are, therefore, "more than conquerors through Him who loved us" (Romans 8:37). Evangelization will continue until the Lord returns for His completed church.
May the tumultuous changes occurring in the word not deter us from faithful intercession for the witness of the church worldwide, nor from the support of missionaries called by God to share Christ to a world in need. "Therefore, let everyone who is godly pray to Thee in a time when Thou mayest be found; surely in a flood of great waters they shall not reach him. Thou art my hiding place; Thou dost preserve me from trouble; Thou dost surround me with songs of deliverance" (Psalm 32:6-7).
The SMS missionaries in Russia have ministries that are spreading throughout their regions and even the world. Reaching the children and youth in each area is most important. God has blessed each missionary with discernment, gifts and talents in order to share the Gospel specifically to these age groups. And these missionaries in Russia are sincerely grateful that SMS is assisting them in their endeavors.
Pray that the SMS national missionaries will be greatly used of the Holy Spirit to declare and distribute the truth of the Gospel. Ask for special physical and spiritual protection, as they labor for the Lord. Pray that Christian workers facing discouraging problems may realize afresh the vastness of God's power at their disposal. "For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man" (Ephesians 3:14).
God's strategy for world evangelism calls for two equally important elements: Co-missionaries and Go-missionaries, the senders and the sent, the supporters and the workers. A Christian church without missionary enthusiasm is a contradiction. God depends upon the faithful testimony of His people for the evangelization of the world. The Savior expects those who have tasted the sweetness of salvation to spread the news far and wide. He has commissioned His children to share His Word to the lost in every country.