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Review: One Mini Story!
The films that came under the banner of the leading production company UV Creations, the films that it co-produced with another banner were very successful. UV Creations also has a good reputation for making concept oriented movies. It was only when another brand banner was put up under the name UV Concept from such a company that the people got the feeling that something was special. The first film to come under that banner was 'Ek Mini Katha'. This adult comedy movie is expected to release in theaters by the end of April. But Corona has been streaming on Amazon Prime since Friday due to that.
This is a mini story as the name suggests! Santosh (Santosh Shobhan) has been suffering from Small Penis Syndrome since childhood. He is reluctant to even tell his parents about his problem. If someone in front of him uses the word 'Big', he gets very irritated. How to grow a penis? Looking at the answers to the question on social media and putting it into practice will not have any result.
He decides not to get married. But after seeing Amrita (Kavyathapar) he falls in love. He hopes to find a solution to his problem with the operation. When that doesn't happen, he tells her he wants to get married. But their marriage is going to happen under unexpected circumstances. What happened after that? How did Santosh get out of Small Penis Syndrome? Is the rest of the movie.
Young director Merlapaka Gandhi has already made three films. Now he is working on a Hindi remake of 'Anthadoon' titled 'Maestro'. Merlapaka Gandhi, who has so far made his own stories into films. For the first time he presented the story to other people. The story and lyrics for this 'Ek Mini Story' are written by him. With this movie, Karthik Rapolu was introduced as the director. In fact it is a bit embarrassing to make a film with such a sensitive point. Any hesitation in telling the story will lead to criticism that it is the worst story.
Merlapaka Gandhi wrote this as a family entertainer not to allow it. But the same big blow. If it's taken as a full – fledged adult comedy, it's a different story. Anyone in the category who owns it and enjoys it. But it is different from Atu. Can't watch this movie with family… Pony O single point doesn't mean your movie will go on. Kichidi is a combination of various elements.
Every boy will continue to suffer from this small penis syndrome at some point in life. If you look at the answers to sex specialist questions in magazines, half of them are related to these. But they are also saying that evolution is not the key. The movie is about a well-educated boy whose hero. It is a comedy that he is also terrified with the same suspicion. In fact it would have been better if he had shown that his parents were more concerned about that.
Moreover, the father misunderstood every action of the hero and presented it to others in the wrong way, which was not very impressive. The role played by Shraddhadas is also not effective. Despite her sympathy for the hero, she drank marijuana in his house and Adola could not be bothered. And all the relatives finally meet each other on behalf of the hero's mother, and on behalf of the heroine they take her to the birthplace, all of which are very, very dramatic. Not only that but something made me feel wrapped up in a hurry.
When it comes to the cast, director Shobhan's son Santosh already has the experience of acting as a hero in two or three films. With that, he did this role easily. The heroine Kavyathapar has previously acted as the heroine in 'Ee Maya Peremito'. The beauty is well on screen being a girl with a moon. Shraddhadas has gone without clarity in characterization. Roopalakshmi and Brahmaji play the parents of the hero. Pinde who hit similar roles for Brahmaji. Well done. Sudarshan, Harshavardhan, Posani and Saptagiri did their part to provide entertainment. Comedy exploded in some places, not exploding in others.
It doesn't even make sense when any character comes on screen and how it goes. But most of the artists are in it. Punch dialogues written by Merlapaka Gandhi are good. It remains to be seen whether the producers will not compromise on construction values. The songs written by Bhaskarabhatla and Shreejo are contextual. Praveen Lakkaraju background music is ok. Gokul Bharathi's cinematography is also nice. The family will not be able to watch the film, which is airing on OTT due to Corona. Since the censors also said they were only for adults. Whenever possible you should have fun watching this movie for time pass.
Rating: 2.25 / 5
Plus points
Impressive dialogues, music
Construction values
Minus point
Weak story, narrative
Climax ending in a hurry
Tagline: One Simple Story!
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package com.example.bigquery;

// [START bigquery_omni_create_external_table]
import com.google.cloud.bigquery.BigQuery;
import com.google.cloud.bigquery.BigQueryException;
import com.google.cloud.bigquery.BigQueryOptions;
import com.google.cloud.bigquery.CsvOptions;
import com.google.cloud.bigquery.ExternalTableDefinition;
import com.google.cloud.bigquery.Field;
import com.google.cloud.bigquery.Schema;
import com.google.cloud.bigquery.StandardSQLTypeName;
import com.google.cloud.bigquery.TableId;
import com.google.cloud.bigquery.TableInfo;

// Sample to create an external aws table
public class CreateExternalTableAws {

  public static void main(String[] args) {
    // TODO(developer): Replace these variables before running the sample.
    String projectId = "MY_PROJECT_ID";
    String datasetName = "MY_DATASET_NAME";
    String tableName = "MY_TABLE_NAME";
    String connectionId = "MY_CONNECTION_ID";
    String sourceUri = "s3://your-bucket-name/";
    CsvOptions options = CsvOptions.newBuilder().setSkipLeadingRows(1).build();
    Schema schema =
        Schema.of(
            Field.of("name", StandardSQLTypeName.STRING),
            Field.of("post_abbr", StandardSQLTypeName.STRING));
    ExternalTableDefinition externalTableDefinition =
        ExternalTableDefinition.newBuilder(sourceUri, options)
            .setConnectionId(connectionId)
            .setSchema(schema)
            .build();
    createExternalTableAws(projectId, datasetName, tableName, externalTableDefinition);
  }

  public static void createExternalTableAws(
      String projectId,
      String datasetName,
      String tableName,
      ExternalTableDefinition externalTableDefinition) {
    try {
      // Initialize client that will be used to send requests. This client only needs to be created
      // once, and can be reused for multiple requests.
      BigQuery bigquery = BigQueryOptions.getDefaultInstance().getService();

      TableId tableId = TableId.of(projectId, datasetName, tableName);
      TableInfo tableInfo = TableInfo.newBuilder(tableId, externalTableDefinition).build();

      bigquery.create(tableInfo);
      System.out.println("Aws external table created successfully");

      // Clean up
      bigquery.delete(TableId.of(projectId, datasetName, tableName));
    } catch (BigQueryException e) {
      System.out.println("Aws external was not created." + e.toString());
    }
  }
}
// [END bigquery_omni_create_external_table]

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Martin Donovan to play Douglas in Silent Hill: Revelation
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The character of Douglas Cartland has been confirmed for Silent Hill: Revelation 3D. Announced on Michael J. Bassett's blog, we have learned that the old private investigator will be played by Martin Donovan.
I've seen Donavan in a few roles. He played a DEA agent in Weeds, and has starred in a the Masters of Horror episode "Right to Die". While I can't currently imagine him playing the role of Douglas, Donavan is a fine actor and I'm sure he will bring new life to the role. Perhaps they will use some makeup to put a few more years on him.
I still had my hopes on Bruce Willis. You can argue that Douglas was modeled after ol' Bruce to begin with.
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I was raised in Steamboat and never fully grasped what this town had to offer. It took me moving to Denver to realize the beauty and the amazing people that came with this small town. After attending two years at Antione Du Chez Academy, getting my Cosmetology and Esthetics License, I moved back to Steamboat and have been styling hair since 2006 and have been a salon owner since 2011.
For me doing hair is not just a job, it's a passion. I believe hair is a bold statement that represents such character of a person. My passion develops from inspiration to create something new, something different, and something beautiful. Hair is the expression of a client allowing them to be unique and feel more beautiful by the time they leave my chair. Doing hair is more than cutting, coloring, and styling. With it comes amazing conversation, people's stories, and the ability to listen.
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Lexington, KY – June 6, 2017 – The USHJA International Hunter Derby Program has reached a new milestone, paying out more than $10 million to Derby competitors in less than 10 years.
The program, credited with adding new excitement to the Hunter discipline, is slated to be held at a total of 75 competitions by the end of 2017, and the 2017 Championship will be held August 17-19 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.
Tammy Provost of Zionsville, Indiana, won the inaugural 2008 USHJA International Hunter Derby class on December 7, 2007, at the Lake St. Holiday Series in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, aboard Penny Cooper's Daiquiri. Since that time, more than 500 International Hunter Derbies have been held across the United States.
In 2009, the USHJA introduced a championship for the program, which offered the top 75 International Hunter Derby horses based on earnings invitations to compete for $100,000 in prize money. John French and Mountain Home Stables' Rumba won the inaugural championship. Since then, the annual event has paid out more than $1.2 million.
The 2017 USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship base prize money will again be $100,000 with 60 percent of enrollment fees and 80 percent of entry fees added back to the total prize money offered. The event will also offer a $10,000 Derby Challenge to competitors who do not qualify for the final Handy Round. This year, the USHJA invites all Championship competitors to share their stories of preparation for the International Hunter Derby Championship via social media using the hashtag #DestinationDerby.
Every horse enrolled in the USHJA International Hunter Derby Program that earns a minimum of $500 in USHJA International Hunter Derby classes, while enrolled, at competitions starting between June 2, 2016, and June 1, 2017, is eligible to compete at the USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship. A Premium Entry Option is available to allow owners to enter horses in the Championship that for various reasons, were not able to qualify through the standard process. Horses entered under the Premium Entry Option must still enroll in the program and pay the class entry fee; 100 percent of the Premium Entry Option fee will go toward the total prize money. Invitations to this year's Championship will be distributed this month.
The program's success led to the development of the USHJA National Hunter Derby in 2010, which simulated the USHJA International Hunter Derby in a format open to riders and their horses competing at 3'0″ in height with higher option fences set at 3'5″. In 2017, the USHJA launched the Pony Hunter Derby series that runs similarly to the National Hunter Derby, offering classes at competitions across the country with no enrollment structure.
For more information about the USHJA International Hunter Derby Program, visit ushja.org/IHD.


Every year, new trends begin to take hold in the business world. Old companies adopt newer technologies, while new companies break the mold of business entirely. Business owners are expected to follow these trends, as they typically make for a better work experience. If you are starting a company this year, these are some of the trends you may want to add to your workplace.
For decades, employers have been unable to allow remote work positions. This all changed with advancements in technology and a stronger, more reliable Internet. More positions are going remote, and even teams are splitting apart as they work together. To some seasoned entrepreneurs, working remotely may seem unproductive. However, newer entrepreneurs understand that anything done in the office can almost certainly be done at home. This trend allows for a change of scenery that can improve employees' creativity, while also allowing them to relax while they get their work done.
How many people live a sedentary lifestyle, starting with their work? Obesity is a growing problem in the US, and employers have taken some of the blame for this negative trend. To rectify this situation, entrepreneurs have built companies that value their employees' health. This includes providing standing desks, discount agreements with local gyms, and ordering healthy snacks for the office. Although some older companies have taken initiative to fight unhealthy lifestyles, you can see this more often in newer organizations.
Every good manager knows what their team members thrive at. For some, it could be client interaction. For others, they may never work late, because they are efficient at time management. Regardless of what skills each person possesses, there will be a growing effort toward social learning in 2018. This may include informal shadowing sessions, or it could be focused activities, lead by the expert. Continuing to teach your employees in this manner makes learning soft and hard skills more enjoyable, while also providing an opportunity for small leadership roles.
2018 may be a year of technology overload in the office, but many trends we'll see have to do with providing a better work experience for employees. Remote work allows them to sleep in, healthy options get them active, and social learning provides interactive moments to break up a dull week. New entrepreneurs and old business owners alike should look to incorporate these trends as much as possible, in order to reap the benefits from their employees.


These are the startups archives in Leadership Initiative site. Here you will find all the articles and posts focused on these topics.
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Chicago is pink, thanks to childhood friends Meredith Freese, Stephanie Lieber
If you think the city is looking pink, you're right. Even Buckingham Fountain had me thinking of strawberry ice cream earlier this week.
Organizers of the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation stepped up the group's breast cancer awareness campaign this year by getting more buildings to illuminate their structures with pink lights.
It's much thanks to Meredith Soren Freese, senior vice president of U.S. Equities Realty LLC, and Stephanie Lieber, vice president of giving at Chicago Children's Museum.
The two have been friends since they were in pigtails at Francis Parker School.
They grew up with their mothers talking about Lynn Sage, their friend who died of breast cancer.
Ms. Freese's mom, Ellen Soren, and Ms. Lieber's mom, Charlene Lieber, were among the friends who nearly 30 years ago helped start the cancer research foundation, which held its annual fundraiser Wednesday. Actress Brooke Shields was the guest speaker.
After years watching their mothers raise awareness, Ms. Freese said the daughters decided it was time for them to step up. "It was part of our childhood," she said of the foundation.
Ms. Freese's work in real estate made it easy 10 years ago to start the pink-lighted building program. "I knew people in the real estate world. We had about 25 buildings join," she said.
This year, Ms. Lieber became board chairman of the organization and Ms. Freese agreed to help ramp up interest.
They added a flag component for buildings that couldn't be illuminated.
More than 200 buildings in all participated, including the Wrigley Building, Willis Tower and Merchandise Mart.
"It's just great to see," Ms. Freese said. "We hope that people look up and say, 'I need a mammogram.' "
Or ice cream.


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David Schneider, né le , est un athlète suisse spécialisé en course d'orientation et en course en montagne. Il a remporté la médaille d'argent aux championnats d'Europe de course en montagne 2015. Il a également remporté cinq titres de champion suisse de course d'orientation en 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 et 2007 et quatre titres de champion suisse de course en montagne en 2006, 2007, 2010 et 2013.

Biographie
David commence sa carrière sportive en course d'orientation. Encore inconnu à ses débuts, il crée la surprise en remportant son premier titre national sur longue distance en 2002. Il confirme en remportant trois autres titres en 2004, 2005 et 2006, puis le titre de champion suisse moyenne distance en 2007.

En 2006, il s'essaye à d'autres disciplines avec succès puisqu'il remporte, en plus du titre de champion suisse de course d'orientation longue distance, les titres de champion suisse de cross et de course en montagne. C'est vers cette dernière discipline qu'il orientera ensuite sa carrière.

Il décroche deux médailles au classement par équipe des championnats du monde: bronze en 2007 avec Sébastien Epiney, Alexis Gex-Fabry et Andy Sutz et argent l'année suivante avec Sébastien Epiney, Alexis Gex-Fabry et Tarcis Ançay.

Le , il prend pour la première fois le départ d'une course militaire en s'élançant sur la  édition de la course militaire de Frauenfeld. N'ayant jamais couru de marathon mais connaissant l'épreuve, qui traverse la ville de Wil, depuis sa plus tendre enfance, il domine la course du début à la fin et s'impose en , reléguant son plus proche poursuivant à plus de douze minutes.

En 2010, il quitte la ville de Wil et emménage à Vienne en Autriche avec sa compagne.

Durant la saison du Grand Prix WMRA 2011, il remporte la montée du Grand Ballon puis décroche deux podiums aux courses du Grintovec et de Šmarna Gora ce qui lui permet de terminer deuxième du classement.

En 2013, il remporte les championnats d'Autriche de course en montagne à Itter. Bien que n'ayant pas la nationalité autrichienne, il réside à Vienne et est donc éligible.

En 2014, il termine à nouveau deuxième de la Coupe du monde de course en montagne avec seulement deux podiums aux courses de l'Asitzgipfel et de Šmarna Gora mais face à une concurrence plus éparse.

En 2015, il termine  aux championnats d'Europe de course en montagne à Porto Moniz. Il décroche également la médaille de bronze par équipe avec Pascal Egli et Daniel Lustenberger.

Palmarès en course d'orientation

Championnats du monde de course d'orientation
 Championnats du monde de course d'orientation 2003
  en relais avec Thomas Bührer et Marc Lauenstein
  en sprint
 Championnats du monde de course d'orientation 2005
  en longue distance
 Championnats du monde de course d'orientation 2007
  en relais avec Daniel Hubmann et Matthias Merz

Championnats d'Europe de course d'orientation
 Championnats d'Europe de course d'orientation 2006
  en sprint

Palmarès en athlétisme

Course en montagne

Route

Records

Notes et références

Liens externes

Naissance en avril 1981
Orienteur suisse
Coureur de fond suisse
Coureur en montagne
Sportif saint-gallois

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There was a family feel at Storm's Easter Sunday Captain's Run as the squad prepared for Monday's meeting with the Warriors.
Storm will host the Warriors in an Easter Monday blockbuster at AAMI Park from 5pm tomorrow night. Craig Bellamy ran his team through a solid session on Sunday morning with the side looking to bounce back from their Round 4 loss in Townsville.
After training, players, partners, families and kids took part in an Easter egg hunt around AAMI Park.


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Pakistan: meaning the "The land of the pure" where each day the sun rises with a new hope, with an enduring majesty as the rays of light flushing down towards the snowcapped peaks of Himalaya's and Nanga Parbat. A land where love finds a meaning in the heart warming hospitability of people, a land where history and ancient civilization mystifies one's heart, a land where spiritualism unveils its mystery at the shrines of Sufi Saints.
170 Million Proud : 6th largest Nation of the World
Mohenjodaro, One of the oldest Civilization in History
Pakistani history goes way way back. Moenjodaro is the province of Sindh, Pakistan and archeology traces back its exitence to over 5000 years ago. It provides an earliest instance of exemplary form of town planning and community organization and found to be as one of the oldest cities known today. It is said to be the pilgrimage of ancient ruins. The splendor of Indus Valley civilization spread over a thousand mile from the high peak snowy mountains of Kashmir to the glittering sand dunes facing the Arabian Sea. One of the oldest known civilizations that flourished in the Indus river Basin embraced within its fold almost the entire country now known as Pakistan today.
where English is an official language along with Urdu, Punjabi, and 60 total languages!
Pakistan : The Roof Top of the World
Pakistan the land of grand mountain ranges, a land that holds 4 out of 14 most highest peaks in the world. K2 the second highest mountain in the world with all it's grandeur symbolizing the pride and strength of the people of Pakistan.
Pakistan: K2 the 2nd highest mountain peak in the World
Hunza is said to be a place " Where Time Stops and Fairy Treads", Kalash and Chitral are the natural wonders of the world where poetic verses find their inspirations from the beauty and elegance of high peak mountains, lush green fields and the fragrant breeze singing across the poplar trees. Some of the places which are not highlighted by the media but still due to their magnitude find their places on the World record books are ; Aisa's Highest Railway Station Kan Mehtarzai [2] that is located 2240 meters above sea level near Quetta.
Pakistan: Asia's Highest Railway Station "Kan Mehtarzai "
Pakistan: Some of the most beautiful places on earth are in this country
What would it feel like to play a sport that is wild, challenging and manly at the top of the world surrounded by the drumbeats and the music of the reed instrument? Yes Shandur Polo tournament is played every year at World's highest Polo ground at Shandur, Northern Pakistan.
Pakistan: Shundur Polo festival at the World's highest Polo ground
Karakoram Highway : Eighth Wonder of the World
Karakoram Highway runs through the northern areas connecting Pakistan with China's Xingjiang province is often described as " Eighth Wonder of the World" due to the marvel of civil engineering as it has taken 15 years to complete by the Pakistan Army Engineers in collaboration with China. It's been labeled as " World's highest paved international Road" under world's toughest terrain.
Pakistan: Karakoram Highway World's highest paved international Road
World's Largest Deep Sea Port : Gwader
Pakistan: Gawader: World's Largest Deep Sea Port
Gwa" means Air and "Dar" means door, and the word Gawadar means " The door of the wind" is the world's largest deep sea port lies in southwestern Pakistani province of Balochistan. The design and construction of the port is carried out in collaboration with China and it has just started it's operation.It's going to emerge as a world's biggest skyline due to it's capacity and infrastructure of handling bulk carriers. It has been declared as a Duty Free Port and Free Economic Zone by the Pakistani government that has increased the commercial worth manifolds. It has an immense geostrategic importance as it is the entrance to the Persian Gulf and is considered to be a substitute of Dubai Port.
Khewra Mines : Second Largest Salt Mine in the World
Pakistan: Khewra Salt Mine: Second Largest Salt Mine in the World
they stopped here for rest. Thousand of visitors each ye
Pakistan is a land of serene beauty , a country with diverse wild life , fresh water lakes, a 1046 km coast lines. Some of the most unique species of birds are found in northern Pakistan with awe-inspiring natural wonders like Lake Saiful Maluk, Lake Shandur, Dudipatsar Lake, kutwal lake, Zalzal lake and many more. But Haleji has it's own significance as it is Asia's largest waterfowl reserve. During winter thousands of birds of different species fly down to Haleji from Siberian colder areas
Thar Desert : One amongst the largest deserts in the World
Thar is a arid region in the north western part of Indian subcontinent, it lies mostly in Indian state of Rajasthan but it covers eastern Sindh province and the southeastern portion of Pakistan's Punjab province. It is amongst one of the largest deserts in the world rich multifaceted culture, heritage, traditions, folk tales, dances and music. The poetic expression of Kafi written by Sufi poets of Sindh resonates in the cold nights as the Thari musicians start singing them on sorrowing rhythmic beats. In the night the granules of the sand lit up like stars as the moonlight walks on them.
A mural at the Pakistan National Monument in Islamabad of Quaid-e-Azam (great leader) and father of the country, Mohamad Ali Jinnah and his sister Fatima.
babar jan
this is da most beatiful work ever done on our pakistan .,,,
pakistanisforpeace
Thanks Babar! Pass the word to others! Thanks~
rao babar ali
beautiful pakistan im pakistani im praud pakistan zinda baad
beautifull pics 🙂
Thanks Aisha for your comments and for visiting the site! Help us spread the word! 🙂
yousra yousuf
feel proud to be pakistani.we live in a most beautiful land.justlike paradise
ashfaqueshah
Zeshan
Only i can say ultimate……… i love my Pakistan ummmah
re: 'Pakistani history goes way way back.'
The term 'Pakistan' was coined in 1934 by Choudhary Rahmat Ali. Pakistan didn't exist before it even in imagination. The sole purpose of the independent nation was to increase economic prosperity of Indian Muslims. Millions of Muslims from Punjab, Hyderabad, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh etc. migrated to newly carved out 'Pak'. So, Pak's history is of 63 years. And, it isn't goes way way back.
Thanks Raj for your comments and for visiting the site! Please come back and once again to you and all Indians, Congrats to India on winning the World Cup!
sadeeq
Glad to see some one is even showing the true face of Pakistan
Thanks for the support Sadeeq…Please help us by liking our Facebook page and joining our group also on Facebook as there is strength in numbers and we need to defeat the extremists and hate. Thanks and God Bless~
Anil yadao, nagpur, Maharashtra, india
no doubt about the beauty of pakistan. but it would have been better to have a unificaton of pakistan and hindustan.
Agreed 100% Anil. Never should have been split~
Alicia Malik
yes, even i sometimes think "why had hindustan and pakistan split? why had they not just stayed together"
I am not Pakistani, but thanks for the awareness of all the beauty and splendor of your amazing country. God bless!
Ji haan , pakistan is an amazing country indeed
surjit anand
Bahut acha laga to know about your beautiful country. God bless
Thank you for visiting our site and leaving those beautiful comments…we would love to visit India also, as it is a beautiful country also!
SYED IJAZ HAIDER
WE WANT PEACE:
Mrs Wajeeha Shah
ALI HUMAN RIGHTS & WELFARE SOCIETY KHANEWAL PAKISTAN
Dashing Ismail
my ideal ! MR. JINNAH
and his HARDWORKING SIS. JINNAH
M NAEEM
I LOVE PAKISTAN
I am of India, but Pakistan has always very interested me. sometimes i do wish of that pakistan and india would not be rival countries anymore.
Khuda Hafiz~
Thanks for sharing those sentiments Ms Alicia Malik. We couldnt agree more with you. Keep alive the vision of India Pakistan unity and friendship. Speak up for it on your side of the border with Indians as we do with Pakistanis in Pakistan as well as the diaspora abroad. Thanks for visiting this site and come again. Namastay~


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Home News "Physician burnout is an occupational hazard"
"Physician burnout is an occupational hazard"
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Physician burnout has been recognized for over 20 years and there has been an explosion of research on the topic in the last 10. Organizations are now beginning to recognize the toll it takes on the healthcare system and the provision of care. The Canadian Medical Association appointed Dr. Caroline Gérin-Lajoie to the new position of vice president of physician health and wellness in October 2018 in part to address the growing need for solutions. Dr. Gérin-Lajoie spoke to a full house at the VGH Physician Hub for Engagement and Wellness recently in a talk entitled Strategies and Systems Change to Mitigate Physician Burnout.
"Physician burnout is an occupational hazard," she stated. "It is a work-related phenomenon and it's also a quality and safety issue. This is some of the language that we need to use when addressing burnout with leadership. We need to make the value proposition to administration."
Unwell physicians are estimated to cost the Canadian healthcare system $200 million a year, making a business case to reduce burnout and promote engagement. Physician burnout leads to a lower quality of care and decreased patient satisfaction as well as increased medical errors.
Solutions to burnout
"There is no magic solution; we're all different and each of us needs to search for what makes us resilient," said Dr. Gérin-Lajoie. She also pointed to studies that indicate while individual interventions such as mindfulness, exercise, and communication skills can result in small reductions in burnout, these work better when organizations make systemic changes like rescheduling shifts, reducing workloads, and enhancing teamwork and leadership.
"Organizations need to acknowledge that burnout is a problem and assess it," she added. "We need to cultivate community at work and align our values to strengthen that culture. Administrators need to promote flexibility as well as work-life integration and provide resources to encourage resiliency and self-care. Some healthcare organizations are now creating positions such as chief physician wellness officer, who acts as a voice at leadership meetings. There needs to be leadership training to co-design solutions that make sense. We need more research and to invest in possible solutions."
What the CMA is doing
The 2017 CMA National Physician Health Survey found that a third of respondents had experienced burnout, making the issue a priority for the organization. CMA is conducting a national analysis to help build a more comprehensive understanding of the landscape of physician health and wellness in Canada, including a review of existing structures, programs and processes, as well as assessing opportunities for the future.
What VPSA is doing
Physician wellness has long been a priority for your Vancouver Physician Staff Association, and we follow many of the best practices put forward by Dr. Gérin-Lajoie.
Our Community Building and Wellness Task Group focuses on building our VPSA physician community both via networking events and through a focus on wellness and physician resiliency-building activities that are of interest to members. Through the hard work of task group member Dr. Lesley Wood, for instance, VPSA was able to secure Dr. Gérin-Lajoie for her presentation.
VPSA also worked closely with VCH to develop a Physician Wellbeing Steering Committee. This group formed in 2019 and is tasked with making recommendations as to the how physician wellbeing is measured throughout the Vancouver Communities of Care along with identifying system level approaches to improving physician wellness. The committee is finalizing a staff wellness survey and is looking towards collecting data this fall. Results will inform initiatives and interventions taken by both the VPSA and VCH to enhance the wellbeing of our physician community.
We encourage you to attend our sessions as well as join our groups to advocate for physician health and wellness.


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The late Edo period, founded in Bunsei 13 (1830).
The head of the company claims to be Eikichi from generation to generation, and the sixth generation has succeeded the company now.
The letter "Tenju" is a picture from the Kongo Sutra, carved 2000 years ago on the polished cliff of Taishan in Shandong Province, China.
It is filled with the wish of longevity to make use of the style that only the years can be chopped in the taste of sake, and to everyone who drinks it.
When talking about the quality of tenju sake, it is important to remember that Dr. Masaya Hanaoka, the first head of the Akita Brewing Laboratory, was raised to the level of a great engineer in modern sake brewing, established the so-called Akita-style fermentation type, and was raised to the level of akita sake being made throughout the country with outstanding technical guidance. Under the guidance of the teacher's brewing, the technology of modern brewing in Tenju has advanced dramatically. In February 1953, he was a returnee at our brewery, but the teachings were handed down to this day, and the signboard written by the teacher still watches over tenju's sake brewing.


Coffee is an emotion that several people hold within themselves. They need to have a cup of coffee when they wake up as it provides them with an energized feeling. People generally have to visit a coffee shop that sells them several varieties. But this is often expensive and inconvenient for people who are quite busy. The easiest way to have a cup of coffee is by having a coffee machine at your home. One of the types of coffee that people like is a cappuccino. It has the right amount of sweetness and milk along with the magic of coffee within it. So, let us know a bit about the best-rated cappuccino machines that you can easily get in the market.
While you are buying a coffee machine for home usage, it is best if you get a machine that can have multi-purpose usage. Generally, you will see that the machines are tagged as espresso machines, but they have the ability to make different forms of coffee like cappuccino, latte, mocha, etc. So, do look into the features of the coffee machines before you buy it. While looking at this point you will also need to check the type of coffee grind that you need to use in the machine along with the filter. Also, you can go for machines that make use of both grinds and coffee pods.
Automatic is a word that is used as a way to denote the convenience of a machine. So, the automatic feature of your coffee machine will mark the easiness of making the cup of coffee. Semi-automatic machines will need you to have a separate grinder for your coffee but a super-automatic one will have the grinder within itself. So, it is very important to have a look at the features and specification of the machine so that you can operate it easily. The price of a super-automatic machine is often on the steeper side, but that is justified for the features that you get.
How many coffee drinkers do you have at your home? The answer to this question will help you to judge the coffee machine that you should buy. You do not need to buy a huge coffee machine if you are the only person at your home. The water tank capacity denotes the cups of coffee that you can make in one go. Also, check if the coffee machine has a water filter in it.
While you are buying a coffee machine you need to make sure that it is easy to clean the machine. Some super automatic machines may have a self-cleaning feature within itself. Cleaning is very important as a coffee machine needs to be cleaned quite often to maintain the even quality of the brew.
Coffee machines may have different features that will entice you to buy them. But an important thing that you need to check is the pocket pinch of the coffee machine. In case you are an infrequent coffee drinker, you do not need to have a coffee machine with extravagant features. Do make a price and feature comparison between the cappuccino maker options that you like the best.
The material used to make the body of the machine is crucial as it will determine the longevity of the machine. Often the cheaper options will have a plastic body whereas the high priced ones will have a stainless steel body. So, check your budget and choose the model accordingly.
At the end of the day your coffee maker is an electronic device and you need to maintain it. In case any problem or defects, you need to contact the company. So, you need to buy the coffee maker from a company that will have good customer service options and will be able to help you. Do check on the warranty options provided by the company on the specific cappuccino maker.
Customer reviews matter a lot when it comes to electronic gadgets. Generally, several people buy these and they do not shy away from stating their views regarding the product. It is important to check the customer reviews for the coffee machines that you have shortlisted. There are several websites on the internet providing you information and authentic reviews about all kinds of products.
So, that was a short and simple buying guide that you can follow when you are looking forward to buying a cappuccino maker. Different people may have different preferences regarding their cups of coffee or even the gadget they want to use. Do keep your needs in your mind while you are looking forward to investing in a coffee machine for your home.
This is one of the most highly rated coffee machines currently available in the market. You would usually see such coffee machines in your favorite coffee shop. But it is pretty easy to use it and you will love the features that are present in this machine. Breville is a renowned company that makes quality coffee machines and you can look forward to having this at your home. So, let us see some of the good qualities of this machine.
The espresso that you get out of the machine is not only flavourful but also has the right amount of dose to it. The fresh grinding of the coffee provides the best espresso every time.
The machine has ease of use which is often missing in the coffee makers that have so many features. But it is perfect for beginners and they can definitely make this a part of their home.
The machine has micro-foam frothing wand in it which is mostly seen in professional coffee makers. So, this makes making cappuccinos and lattes quite easy.
This coffee maker doesn't take much time to give you the cup of espresso, a few seconds is enough for it.
The machine has been made in a way that consumers would to like it. The stainless steel body adds durability and the coffee grinder and milk frothing wand eliminate any need to buy additional gadgets.
This is definitely an expensive machine that only ardent coffee lovers will like to have at their home.
People who frequently drink coffee need to fill the water tank quite often.
In all, we can say that this Breville coffee machine is a coffee machine that coffee connoisseurs should have at their homes. They will actually enjoy the cappuccino making process as it is quite similar to the experience of a café. People who have a high budget for their coffee machine should invest in this product.
We always want friendliness in our machines as it provides us with ease of use. Mr. Coffee is a company that looks forward to giving their consumers a great experience with their personalized Cappuccino makers. If you are a person who wants a good cup of coffee but not a hefty machine, then this product is something that you should definitely check out. So, let us have a look at this coffee machine.
If you want a coffee machine that will produce the coffee without any hassle, then this is the one that you should buy. You just need to press a button and the job will be done.
The automatic milk frother directly pours the frothed milk into the cup after the espresso is poured into the cup. So, there is no additional need to add the milk. It also has the capability to froth even non-dairy milk.
The adjustable cup tray lets you fit all kinds of the cup, especially the fancy ones.
The coffee machine is quite compact and will fit at your countertop quite easily.
Affordability is a big factor of this machine.
A person will need to clean the milk compartment quite often. Cleaning the whole machine takes a considerable amount of time.
You cannot personalize your programs like in other high-end coffee machines.
People will need to invest their money in a good coffee grinder when they purchase this cappuccino maker.
It may produce professional grade coffee.
In all, we can say that this Mr. Coffee coffee maker is perfect for those people who want to have a quick cup of coffee. They do not need to invest their time in combining the coffee. As it is affordable, most coffee lovers can invest in it to have the opportunity to drink good quality cappuccino on a daily basis.
People who have just begun their journey towards drinking coffee will never want to invest a tonne of money when they buy their first coffee machine. They will want a product that is easy to use but provides them with cups of coffee that tastes good as well. De'Longhi has made coffee machines for a long time and they have a good reputation for making good products. This particular model is an entry-level coffee machine that is perfect for every household. So, let us know a little about this wonderful coffee maker.
The price of this coffee maker is a big advantage for anyone who is interested in buying a new coffee machine. For the price, they are getting several different features.
The pressure settings of 15-bar provide an espresso quality that is of the highest standards.
The milk frother produces a froth that is quite creamy and goes well with the espresso.
It is pretty easy to clean the coffee maker including its drip tray and water tank. Every part of it has been made dishwasher safe.
It is easy to use this coffee machine, serving better to the beginners.
Tall cups do not fit under the portafilter.
In all, this affordable coffee machine is something that a person can get if they are just beginning to drink coffee. The ease of use will definitely pull in a lot of people towards this coffee machine. If a beginner is looking to buy a cappuccino maker, then it is highly recommend them to get this De'Longhi product.
While flipping through different Instagram photos you can definitely spot Keurig machines in the pages of a coffee lover. The Keurig coffee makers look hi-tech with stunning design. The machine does use specialty pods to make the coffee which produces a flavourful cappuccino. So, let us look at the overview of this coffee machine.
The frother is dishwasher safe and can froth different types of milk. There are three settings Cold, Latte and Cappuccino for the frother.
It is very easy to use the machine as you don't need to think about preparing a grind. You just need to buy the specific pods and brew the cup whenever you like it.
The milk more forth is definitely the best part of this coffee maker and people will definitely like to use it.
The coffee maker looks stylish on the countertop.
The machine is able to make a strong brew of cappuccino that tastes delicious.
The coffee maker shuts itself off after the brew time has elapsed 2 hours.
You need specific pods to make the coffee and there is no option to brew from the grind.
The machine body is plastic-based.
In all, we can say that this cappuccino maker machine is made for those people who want something that is extremely convenient. They can easily insert the pod and make the coffee by pressing one of the buttons. The price is on the steeper side for a pod-based machine but it is fun to brew a coffee using this particular machine.
In the early morning, no one has the time to program their coffee machines or make a perfect grind. So, they will want to buy a coffee machine that doesn't require too much attention. This Hamilton espresso maker has all the features that a person needs to make themselves a good cup of coffee on a daily basis. So, let us know a bit about this coffee maker.
The machine is very easy to use as it doesn't have much complexity attached to it. You just have to use the portafilter that is easy to use and you will get the brew within minutes.
It is very easy to clean this machine. This is one of the most important qualities that a coffee machine must have.
When you have just made the coffee, you can place the cups on the cup warmer to keep it hot for a little longer time.
You can easily make a cup of latte or cappuccino using this coffee machine as there is a swiveling steam wand in this machine.
The pressure settings present in this coffee machine gives you even cups of cappuccino that tastes like professionally brewed coffee.
The size of this machine is quite compact.
The control of the machine is quite simple as you only need to use the dial and turn it towards the setting that you want to use.
The coffee maker doesn't cost a ton of money.
You cannot make specialized coffee in this coffee maker.
The base material of the machine is plastic.
The water tank needs to be refilled frequently.
In all, it can be said that this simple and cheap cappuccino maker is perfect for those people who want a hassle-free coffee machine. They can easily use it to brew their morning coffee by using grind or coffee pods. This is one of the options that we had to include among other cappuccino makers.
So, here are all the options of the best cappuccino makers that are available in the market along with a useful buying guide. It will be helpful for those people who have never owned a cappuccino maker before. They do not need to think a tonne after they have researched well about owning a coffee machine.
Before buying the device one needs to make sure that they know the responsibility of owning a coffee machine. Be it the hi-end automatic coffee makers or cheap cappuccino makers; one always needs clean the device efficiently. Proper maintenance will increase the durability of the machine. So, check on the best features of the coffee machine of your choice and always have a good cup of coffee waiting for with you.


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Forty Years Ago Today – Jan/Feb/Mar 1974 Album Releases
Posted by thebestmusicyouhaveneverheard on April 5, 2014
Posted in: Artists That Time Forgot, Be Amazed!, Canada Music Celebration, Forty Years Ago Today, Groups That Time Forgot, Rock History, The Southern California Sound, Tragic Rock Stories, Uncategorized.	Tagged: Aerosmith, Badfinger, Barbara Streisand, Big Star, Doobie Brothers, Eagles, Foghat, Gordon Lightfoot, Gram Pasons, Joni Mitchell, Kansas, Kiss, Marshall Tucker Band, Peter Frampton, Robin Trower.	2 Comments
In 1974 I was 21, a full time college student, working three jobs, and somehow having the time of my life. Music was a major factor in my life and, fortunately for me, there was an amazing amount of wonderful new music every month. Let's take a quick look at some of the key album releases during the first three months of 1974. By the way, if you are interested, the picture above is Big Star (more about them below).
So get ready, set aside some quality time, and head back to the first quarter of 1974 with me. Enjoy…….
January 1974 Album Releases
The Way We Were-Barbara Streisand
I'm a rocker at heart and it probably surprises many of you that I bought this album when it was released but ……great music is great music! The only comments I have about the album are: What a voice and what an album. It would have been easy to play the title track but here's one that I like even better……I think you will like it……
What are you doing for this rest of your like? I ask myself that question a lot more now that I'm older…..
Court and Spark-Joni Mitchell
Joni, part of my holy trinity of Canadian music (Neil, Joni, and Gordon), was continuing to evolve her musical style. Court and Spark started to add in some jazz elements but lost none of it's introspection which is what drew me to her in the first place. I've learned a lot of lessons in my years and in 1974 Joni choose to write about one of them in a song…..It's Down To You……
Everything comes and goes
Pleasure moves on too early
And trouble leaves too slow
Just when you're thinking
You've finally got it made
Bad news comes knocking
At your garden gate
Knocking for you
Constant stranger
You're a brute you're an angel
You can crawl you can fly too
It's down to you
It all comes down to you
Energized-Foghat
Foghat was an amazing boogie band from the 70's and has gotten the respect that they deserve in my humble opinion. Here is one of Foghat's masterpieces that doesn't get the respect it deserves……Home In My Hand. If you were lucky enough to see them play it live back in the 70's, as I was, I guarantee that you were entertained…….
Grevious Angel-Gram Parsons
I've written about the sad story of Gram Parsons as part of my Southern California Sound series. Grevious Angel was released after Gram's untimely death in the fall of 1973. Brass Buttons is a classic (Poco did an amazing cover version that you might want to checkout) and you need to hear it straight from the mouth of the writer…..sing it Gram……
Sundown-Gordon Lightfoot
January 1974 was a great month for Canadian music releases with Gordon joining Joni in releasing a new album. The title track was one of Gordon's biggest sellers but you dig a little deeper in the album to find the real treasure……Seven Island Suite…….
Look around at the morning, guess you're doing the best you can
Surely you know that when you go nobody gives you a hand
Think of the air you're breathing in, think of the time you waste
Think of the right and wrong and consider the frown on your face
February 1974 Album Releases
Forty years after the release of their debut album, Kiss is finally going to get inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame….it's about time! This album wasn't a hit, the band wouldn't really take off until their release of their double live album, but I've got to give it to the boys….they had ambition. Listen to its Kissin' Time and you will see exactly what I mean……
Badfinger-Badfinger
If you are a reader of this blog you already know that I have a soft spot in my heart for Badfinger and their incredibly sad story. This was the group's first album after leaving Apple records and unfortunately the end was a lot nearer than anyone foresaw. The song I have for you today from this album was written by Pete Ham, I Miss You………
Damn it Pete….I Miss You! RIP buddy!
Radio City-Big Star
Looking back it seems ironic that Big Star released their second album the same month as the Badfinger release discussed above. September Gurls was maybe the best pop song of the 70's and to this day very few people have even heard of Big Star…..it's a fucking tragedy ……
Of course the entire Big Star history is pretty much one big tragedy. I'm reading a biography of Alex Chilton, the band's lead singer, right now and I'm planning a post dedicated to Big Star's sad story. Stay tuned for that…..
What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits-Doobie Brothers
The Doobies were going through some significant personnel changes in 1974, and more were on the way, but they managed to put out another great album in 1974. The song that I have for you today makes me want to be floating down a little southern river in a canoe…..laid back without a care in the world….
If you listen closely, you can appreciate some amazing steel guitar added by Skunk Baxter. He would be an official member of the group by 1975 as the band's sound started to change. More about that next……
A New Life-Marshall Tucker Band
This was Marshall Tucker's second release and it confirmed that they were not just a one trick pony. The title track from this album highlights everything that makes Marshall Tucker Band one of the best bands from the 70 (great vocals, amazing musicianship, and great songwriting)…..listen and be amazed……
March 1974 Album Releases
Kansas-Kansas
I'm a sucker for bands named after the states that they're from and Kansas is one of the best examples of such a band. This was the debut album for Kansas and if you listen to the lead off song and it immediately let's you know that you should expect great things from this band……
Bridge Of Sighs-Robin Trower
Jimi Hendrix was gone but we still had Robin to blow our minds. You can't go wrong with the title track from this album….absolutely Epic……..
On The Border-Eagles
1974 found the Eagles, one of my favorite Southern California Sound bands, starting to move towards a more rock oriented sound. You wouldn't know it from the song I have for you today, Ol' 55, one of the few songs on the album not written by the group. The amazing Tom Waits wrote the song and the Eagles performance of it is something to be treasured. It brings back some amazing memories of driving back home from various girlfriends houses as the sun was coming up in my rear view mirror……
Get Your Wings-Aerosmith
On their sophomore album Aerosmith fully hit their stride. It was an amazing album and the start of a string of releases that would make Aerosmith one of my all time favorites. Let's listen to Track 5 from the album, SOS (Too Bad)……in case you are wondering SOS stands for Same Old Shit…….
Somethin's Happening-Peter Frampton
In 1974 something was at least on the verge of happening for Peter. The release of Frampton Comes Alive in 1976 would make him a superstar but you could see it coming by listening to this 1974 release. Let's listen to the title song from the album, Somethin's Happening……
Forty Years Ago Today – April/May 1973 Album Releases
Posted by thebestmusicyouhaveneverheard on June 1, 2013
Posted in: Album Of The Week, Forty Years Ago Today, Rock History.	Tagged: Bachman Turner Overdrive, Eagles, Manassas, Marshall Tucker, Michael Oldfield.	Leave a comment
Albums released in April and May of 1973 were a mixed bag. Some solid releases from existing bands, some excellent debut albums by new bands, and one release that came out of the blue and took the charts by storm based on the success of the movie that featured it as a soundtrack. Let's dive right in to some of the highlights.
Eagles – Desperado
I posted about the early days of the Eagles, including their second album Desperado, in a post from last year named The Southern California Sound #14. It is worth checking out if you didn't catch the first time around. Here is the title song from the album which is probably my favorite Eagles album of all time……
Manassas – Down The Road
Down The Road was the second, and unfortunately the final, studio album by Manassas. I have already written about the reasons for this being their last album in my The Southern California Sound #13 post from last year….check it out if you are interested. In the meantime, here is a great Chris Hillman song from the album.
Marshall Tucker Band – Marshall Tucker Band
I did a detailed post, Album of the Week #9, about this album so I won't bore you with all of the details again but I highly suggest you read it if you are not familiar with the band. Here is my favorite song from the album……
I can't tell you how much I wish that someone still made music this good!
Bachman Turner Overdrive – Bachman Turner Overdrive
There is a great story that goes along with this one. After Randy Bachman left/was forced to leave the Guess Who he created a new band, Brave Belt, that never really caught on. They lost their recording contract and were about to give up when fate intervened. Here is the story as captured on Wikipedia…..
In April 1973, Charlie Fach of Mercury Records returned to his office after a trip to France to find a stack of unplayed demo tapes waiting on his desk. Wanting to start completely fresh, he took a trash can and slid all the tapes into it except one which missed the can and fell onto the floor. Fach then picked up the tape and noticed Bachman's name on it. He remembered talking to him the previous year and had told Bachman that if he ever put a demo together to send it to him. While playing the first song on the 7½ inch reel, "Gimme Your Money Please", Fach called Bachman to tell him that he wanted to sign the band.
Charlie convinced them to change their name to Bachman Turner Overdrive and the rest is history. Let's listen to the song that saved them.
Michael Oldfield – Tubular Bells
Tubular Bells came out of no where back in May of 1973. It was recorded by Michael Oldfield when he was only 19 years old and garnered significant radio plan later that year when it was featured as part of the sound track of the hit movie The Exorcist. Let's listen to Tubular Bells part one which took up the whole first side of the album when it was released.
Just like I long for music as good as Can't You See…..I also long for the days when a single song could span the entire side of an album.!
Monday Music Matinee #4 – Hotel California
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LA from The Byrds to The Eagles
This is a great BBC documentary that makes a nice companion piece for our Southern California series from last year. Here is what the BBC website has to say about it….
Documentary looking at the music and mythology of a golden era in Californian culture, and telling the story of how Los Angeles changed from a kooky backwater in the early 1960s to become the artistic and industrial hub of the American music industry by the end of the 1970s.
Alongside extensive and never before seen archive footage, the programme features comprehensive first-hand accounts of the key figures including musicians (David Crosby, Graham Nash, J. D. Souther, Bernie Leadon and Bonnie Raitt, music industry bosses (David Geffen, Jac Holzman, Ron Stone and Peter Asher) and legendary LA scenesters including Henry Diltz, Pamela Des Barres and Ned Doheny.
The film explores how the socially-conscious folk rock of young hippies with acoustic guitars was transformed into the coked-out stadium excess of the late 1970s and the biggest selling album of all time.
I think you will like this one! Let me know what you think………
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Kilos Sambayanan launched in Mindanao
Davao City (DSWD XI) -The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) on Wednesday led the Mindanao launch of its anti-poverty campaign Kilos SAMBAYANAN or Kilos para sa SAMPUNG BATAYANG PANGANGAILANGAN, at Muslim Village, Barangay Talomo Proper here. The launch was followed by a Kilos Sambayanan Serbisyo Caravan in the municipality of Maco, Compostela Valley on October 26.
Participating the event were some 184 residents of puroks 75, 76 and 77 of Muslim Village together with NAPC secretary Liza L. Maza, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) undersecretary Luzviminda C. Ilagan, regional heads and representatives of national agencies, and Davao City officials.
The 10 basic needs are food and land reform, water, shelter, work, health, education, social protection, healthy environment, peace and participation.
The Wednesday launch was capped by the unveiling of Kilos Sambayanan Mural and the Kilos Sambayanan medical mission. (DSWD)
Kilos Sambayanan launched in Talomo
DAVAO CITY, October 25 (PIA) A total of 184 residents of Barangay Talomo Proper benefitted from the medical mission conducted in line with the launching of the Kilos Sambayanan.
The program is an anti-poverty strategy spearheaded by the National Anti-Poverty Commission with the support of line government agencies like the Department of Social Welfare and Development XI, Department of Interior and Local Government XI, and the city government of Davao.
The activity was launched with the discussion on the Kilos Sambayanan, a poverty reduction agenda under the Duterte Administration and the unveiling of the Kilos Sambayanan Mural.
A resident of the barangay expressed appreciation to the program which focuses more on addressing the basic concerns of the poorest of the poor sector.
Romulo Cabreros said the Kilos Sambayanan is a step towards effectively addressing the ills of poverty affecting the most number of the residents.
"My appreciation goes to the President who has the heart for the poor," he said.
Cabreros believes this program will work only with the corresponding support from top to bottom since it entails resources at first. (PIA XI)


Although E3 is not open to the general public, more than 52,200 video game professionals, analysts, journalists, and enthusiasts, representing 109 countries attended E3 2015.This year, E3 takes place June 14-16, 2016, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, and promises to be even bigger.
E3 is the world's premier computer, video, and mobile games and related products trade show. At E3, the video game industry's top talent packs the Los Angeles Convention Center, connecting tens of thousands of the best, brightest, and most innovative video game professionals in the interactive entertainment industry. Then there's social media.
Over 6.3 million Twitter posts occurred (@E3) alone. Over 7.5 million likes on E3-related Instagram posts in June alone topped all previous records. And more than one million E3-related videos were posted to YouTube.
For three days, leading-edge companies, exciting new technologies and products will be showcased.
PPG quickly responds to E3 clients' needs.
PPG works with many Fortune 500 tech companies who will train nationwide tech-savvy, well spoken, engaging trade show models with experience with many business and consumer electronics. It takes the right personality trait and skills to have a successful booth, and PPG has assisted exhibitors with this need for 25 years.
A brand ambassador and two Star Wars Guests.
Engaging trade show models connect a face with the product and brand. PPG selects the most experienced, tech-savvy, engaging, and well spoken staffers who understand the client's needs. Trade show staff can assist in setting up the booth and generate their leads. If a booth representative is late or has a conference to attend while onsite, for example, the exhibit staff can take charge as fluidly as if they owned the booth.
Sometimes the exhibitors can't bring additional employees and they need more hands-on types of talent, or more sales-person types. PPG can make recommendations on who they could book through our agency who could best meet these needs.
PPG agency's CEO Sondra Irwin has worked with as many as 70 booth personnel and translators from Korea to book their high tech shows in the U.S. (at the CES show, for example) making sure all brand ambassadors, product demonstrators, and costume characters are trained and well prepared wearing the correct requested wardrobe.
Brand Ambassadors working the Sony and Best Buy exhibit booth.
Clients often conduct Skype/phone conference interviews with the trade show model, brand ambassador, etc., to see if he or she is the right fit and understands their product and service before hiring them. Often onsite training at the booth is completed in the same remote manner.
PPG is well equipped and experienced to handle international clients understanding their culture, which sets PPG apart from other model and talent agencies. For example, there are some Asian clients who prefer a certain way to show their product and use certain body language as in positioning of their hands and feet while standing next to their products.
What does it cost the client if they don't use a professional model and talent agency? Not only is there hotel, air fare, and meal expenses, removing employees from their territory when they could be generating sales and income for their company is also costly.
E3 connects provides unprecedented exposure to emerging markets. If exhibiting at E3 is important, why not use the opportunity to increase leads and sales with professionals that know how to do it?
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Covid-19: Hotel and restaurant workers place six-point demand
04 April, 2021, 10:25 pm
Not Omicron, Delta variant still high among Covid patients: BSMMU study
Decision on schools today
Govt to increase OMS as Covid situation worsens
2 divisional, 5 deputy commissioners test Covid positive
The Hotel Restaurant Sweetmeat Workers Federation placed a six-point demand on Sunday with the State Minister for Labour and Employment to take effective measures in alleviating the crisis of Covid-19 affected workers in the hotel and restaurant sector.
Their demands came following the government announcement of a seven-day nationwide lockdown starting Monday.
The demands were placed through the Inspector General of the Department of Factory and Establishment Inspection at 11.20 am, the federation said in a press statement.
They said, due to the sharp rise in the Covid-19 outbreak, the government has announced a lockdown—the first so far this year. Following the announcement, employers in the hotel and restaurant sector are deciding to lay off workers without paying their arrears and festival allowances.
"This is causing widespread labor unrest among workers. As long time representatives of workers in the hotel sector, we are again raising a proposal to protect workers and the industry under the current circumstances."
Their demands include: 1) Employers to provide all facilities, including full wages for workers. 2) No lay-off of workers during the pandemic. The Ministry of Labor and Employment will have to issue a specific directive in this regard. 3) The Government and the employer shall bear all responsibility for isolation measures and proper medical treatment of workers who have already been infected with Covid-19. 4) An adequate rationing system should be introduced for all hotel workers. 5) In order to ensure the health protection of workers, risk allowance and in case of death due to Covid-19, compensation equal to single-life income should be paid. 6) A minimum of Tk10,000 per month should be paid directly by the government to workers, as an incentive.
Earlier on the day, workers of the hotel and restaurant sector held a brief rally and procession in front of the National Press Club at 10 am. Akhtaruzzaman Khan, vice-president of Bangladesh Hotel Restaurant Sweetmeat Workers Federation, presided over the rally.
Prakash Dutta, joint general secretary and Atiqul Islam Titu, member of Bangladesh Trade Union Association, and Md Babul Hossain, president of Motijheel Thana Committee of the Bangladesh Hotel Restaurant Sweet Bakery Workers Union, spoke at the event.
The speakers said more than 30 lakh workers are employed in the hotel and restaurant sector, and their families are dependent on them. A large part of the total population of the country is making a living by directly or indirectly depending on this sector, they added.
"However, the profit-oriented thinking of owners in this sector, and their mentality of avoiding responsibilities, has made the lives of workers uncertain. Workers in the sector have lost their jobs since the outbreak of Covid-19 last year. With the closure of hotels and restaurants amid the lockdown last year, owners stopped paying nominal wages to their workers."
According to the press statement, many of the workers employed are suffering from Covid-19 and its symptoms, mainly due to lax compliance of hygiene rules in their workplaces. But the owners are refusing to provide them with medical treatment, risk allowance, and compensation.
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How granular data helped improve skilled birth attendance in Punjab, Pakistan
By Fenton Whelan, Will Anderson & Akif Malik | On 20 March 2018
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Leveraging existing monitoring systems to rapidly collect useful data for governments.
Risks of childbirth
Childbirth is inherently a risky moment. A complication that can lead to the death of the child or mother develops in around 15% of deliveries. These complications are well understood, and there are clear treatment protocols. In a good hospital, the risk of maternal death is close to zero. But at home in a village, far from the nearest road, the chances of obtaining care in time to ensure the survival of both mother and child are severely compromised.
Data systems need to record to right data
Prior to 2014, Punjab lacked the data to identify shortcomings in the system. The government knew, for instance, that people in rural areas were less likely to be able to access healthcare, but they did not know exactly which people and in which areas. For the Government to rapidly and improve skilled birth attendance (SBA) coverage, they required a system capable of delivering detailed information on coverage across Punjab.
In 2014, vaccinators in Punjab were already using a mobile reporting system which captured their location every time they vaccinated a child. Rather than creating an entirely new system, Punjab was able to leverage the power of the vaccinator tracking app to collect useful information on care at the time of delivery. A simple adjustment asked vaccinators to collect an additional data point; while vaccinating a child, the vaccinator would ask the mother whether or not the child was born in the presence of a skilled birth attendant. This data was recorded along with the location of the child.
Data systems need to present the data in meaningful ways
This information provided the Government with a close to live picture of skilled birth attendance. In turn, this helped officials to make better decisions. For example, officials used the information to determine where to:
Build new health facilities ready and able to safely deliver babies
Change existing facilities to provide 24/7 delivery services
Station dedicated maternal and child health ambulances to improve access to facilities
Using this data system to make better decisions contributed to the rapid improvements in SBA, especially in rural and remote communities. By 2018, 360,000 additional children were being born each year with medical care in the first moments of life.
Fenton Whelan founded Acasus, he has more than a decade of experience in public health and education development. Fenton leads the Acasus support in Pakistan. Will Anderson is the lead researcher for public-sector projects at Acasus. Akif Malik is a management consultant and strategy development professional, who has experience across private equity, building products and healthcare.
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The journalism program at Huntley High School is experiencing a banner year, marked by two winners of national Quill and Scroll writing awards, a fourth-place team finish at the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) state finals and a bevy of individual awards from the IHSA, Illinois Journalism Education Association, and Northern Illinois School Press Association.
Sophomore Palak Patel (feature writing) and junior Adam Reckamp (editorial writing) won Quill and Scroll national awards. Below are accolades received at different levels of competition.
This is the sixth time HHS's journalism team has finished in the top five in the 10 years the competition has been held.
In addition, senior Jess Calvero was named to the IJEA All State Journalism Team, marking the fifth consecutive time an HHS student has made the team.
The HHS journalism program also was highlighted in the Northwest Herald for remaining a strong and in-demand program while many other area schools have folded their student newspapers and journalism courses.
Catch up on some of the students' work at http://huntleyvoice.com/.


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Coshocton's Brink signs to wrestle at DI Northern Illinois
Josie Sellers | November 14, 2019
Coshocton High School senior Lucian Brink (center) signed his letter of intent to wrestle at Division I Northern Illinois University. Pictured with him are his mom and dad, Susan and Shawn Brink and sisters Madison Brink and Jaidyn Brink. Josie Sellers | Beacon
COSHOCTON – Coshocton High School senior Lucian Brink had a goal to wrestle in college. He is now one step closer to achieving that goal on Nov. 13 after signing his letter of intent to wrestle with the Division I Northern Illinois University Huskies.
"I'm going to get to wrestle with some of the best kids in the country with one of the best teams in the country," Brink said. "I liked the team, the coaches, the staff and really everything about the school. The academics are great there and I felt at home."
He will be a four year letterman for the Redskins and takes a 139-8 overall record into his senior season. Brink has already won three sectional titles, two district titles, and qualified for the state tournament all three years. He finished as the state runner-up in Division III at 106 pounds as a sophomore and brought home the state championship in Division III at 113 pounds as a junior.
"Winning a state title was a pivotal moment (in my career)," Brink said. "Nine years led up to that and I hope to get another one."
He also has many fond memories of spending time with teammates, going on road trips, laughing, having good times, and working hard together.
"I've gotten better (over time) and I've got to watch my teammates improve too," Brink said. "That's been cool to see."
In addition to wrestling with the Redskins, Brink has wrestled in multiple national level tournaments including the Junior Olympics. His time this summer with the Junior Olympics was spent in Fargo, North Dakota and Greensboro, North Carolina. He came home with a silver team medal and two individual gold medals.
"I have to thank my parents for everything they've done for me, my sisters who have gone and sat at a lot of wrestling tournaments, and my coaches and teammates for helping me through the tough spots and pushing me to the next level," Brink said.
He is the son of Shawn and Susan Brink, who were both very excited for Lucian on signing day.
"Northern Illinois has everything he wants and needs," Susan said. "As a mom I feel like it is going to be his home."
Shawn was impressed with the wrestling coaches there.
"The head coach spoke to the boys and Assistant Coach Moyer was really open to any questions we had," Shawn said.
Coshocton High School Wrestling Head Coach Sean Collins added that the Huskies are getting a hard worker who is persistent, and will only get better with the opportunities available to him at a DI school.
"He still has his senior year to grow and develop and I know he has his eyes on the prize to get another state title," Collins said. "We have a great program here at Coshocton and if you work hard you can have success."
Brink encouraged his younger teammates to do just that.
"Keep working hard, but have fun too," he said. "You can work as hard as you want, but if you're not having fun you won't have the spark for it. You got to have that love for it."
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I started my journalism career in 2002 with a daily newspaper chain. After various stops with them, I am happy to be back home! I graduated from Coshocton High School in 1998 and received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication in 2002 from Walsh University. I also earned several awards while working for daily papers, including being honored by Coshocton County's veterans for the stories I wrote about them. I am honored and ready to once again shine a positive light on Coshocton County. I also am the proud mother of a little girl named Sophia!
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The past week has made it very clear that Donald Trump has zero concern about the truth.
Let's focus today on Trump's lies. Trump's claims about "thousands and thousands of people" in New Jersey celebrating the 9/11 attacks have already been debunked by both The Post's Glenn Kessler and PolitiFact's Lauren Carroll, so we don't need to belabor them here. So let's focus on the lies not covered in the above tweet.
[W]ouldn't you know it: It contains a wee racial error. It claims that most whites are killed by blacks, but in 2014, which is the latest full-year homicide data available from the FBI, 82 percent of whites were killed by other whites and only 15 percent were killed by blacks.
Trump's tweeted graphic swaps the the numbers for the offender's race — but only for white victims. For black victims, the numbers in the graphic are roughly correct. This makes it look like blacks kill everyone.
By wildly inflating the likelihood of a murderer of a white person to be black (an exaggeration of nearly sixfold), Trump is catering to the worst sort of racism. Perhaps the icing on the cake of this anti-black outburst is that the source of information cited in the tweet — the "Crime Statistics Bureau" of San Francisco — doesn't seem to exist.
What's equally as disturbing as the bogus crime statistic is that, according to Raw Story's Travis Gettys, that figure came from a virulently anti-Semitic Twitter account.
Mr. Trump: "Not many. Nafta was a disaster. Not many. We could have great deals." He then detours into corporate inversions, made-in-Japan backhoes, currency devaluation, Chinese hotel furniture, the recent GOP debate and the [WSJ] editorial he disliked. For the record, Mr. Trump always knew China wasn't a party to the Pacific pact.
It's pretty much impossible to be a "100% free-trader" and not support any trade liberalizing agreement.
The rest of the interview is depressing reading for any trade policy wonk. He proposes threatening a trade war with China to obtain unspecified concessions from Beijing, a policy that would likely be an economic and political disaster. In the interview, Trump demonstrates zero knowledge about the World Trade Organization specifically or international trade in general. All of this is, unfortunately, consistent with Trump's Big Lie about the global economy.
So to sum up: Trump has lied so many times about so many things during the past week that it's difficult to keep track of all of them. But it doesn't matter whether one focuses on Trump's attitudes about crime or American Muslims or trade policy. He lies about all of these issues. And he will continue to lie as long as it works for him.


When choosing a contractor accountant, we always suggest that the monthly cost is a significant, but not the only factor you should consider when selecting what is probably your most important advisor as a contractor.
Very few contractors use high street accountants, and/or firms that charge a percentage of turnover as a fee. They tend not to be able to compete with the multitude of contractor accountants out there.
What are the typical monthly fees?
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Want a comprehensive list? – visit ITContracting.com for comparison table of 30+ specialist accountancy firms.
Almost all specialist contractor accountants charge monthly fees. You can pay anything from £50 to £150 per month and more, depending on the firm, and the amount of services they provide to your company.
If you're looking for an accountant, you'll find that some firms operate a number of service levels, giving each one a name, such as 'bronze', 'silver' and 'gold', or 'essential', 'standard' and 'ultimate'.
The more expensive packages will often contain things like inclusive business insurance, extra tax planning services, or priority above other clients when it comes to completing your annual accounts.
Completing the company's annual accounts.
Processing the payroll for the company director.
Submitting your quarterly VAT returns.
Dealing with correspondence from Companies House and HMRC.
For more details, read our guide to typical accountants' duties.
Providing a registered address for your company.
Completion of your personal tax return (Self Assessment).
Submission of your company's Confirmation Statement to Companies House (£13).
Completing accounts handed over by your previous accountant.
Changing the company's share structure.
Completing extra personal tax returns (for co-director, for example).
Providing references for mortgage / rental purposes.
Some monthly packages include all of these 'extras', and meet all your company accounting needs for under £100. Others cost significantly more, and still charge for a number of additional services you may need.
Although you shouldn't ever need to spend more than a few hours each year updating your accountant with your income / expenditure details, the amount of time you do spend will often depend on the type of technology each firm has in place.
So, you need to find out exactly what each monthly fee includes if you want to accurately compare accountants' fees.
What other factors are important apart from cost?
What qualifications does the accountancy firm have?
What service guarantees will I receive?
Does the accountant provide access to online accounting software – either bespoke, or third party (like FreeAgent)?
Will you have a dedicated account manager?
These are important questions to ask of any prospective accountants.
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I had the privilege to meet Mark and Clare, this wonderful couple who got married in Almerimar in Almería. They live in Birmingham and chose this beautiful place to celebrate their wedding. I have nothing but gratitude to this wonderful couple for the way they treated me. I enjoyed feeling like I was living the wedding day as one of their family and friends.
Thanks guys, your wedding was great. I hope my photographs convey the atmosphere and emotions of the day nicely.


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#ifndef __LSHKIT_MPLSH_MODEL__
#define __LSHKIT_MPLSH_MODEL__

#include <fstream>
#include <boost/math/distributions/gamma.hpp>
#include <boost/math/distributions/normal.hpp>
#include "matrix.h"

/**
 * \file mplsh-model.h
 * \brief Model of Multi-probe LSH.
 *
 * The modeling code is not well documented because I find it hard to do so.
 * The code is essentially a translation of our CIKM'08 paper.  If you do wish
 * to look into the code, beware that when the distance is used, sometime I
 * mean L2 distance (when Gaussian distribution of the distance between
 * the random projection of two points is considered)
 * and sometime I mean L2sqr distance because L2sqr distance between two points
 * in the database follows Gamma distribution.
 */

namespace lshkit {

typedef boost::math::normal_distribution<double> GaussianDouble;
typedef boost::math::gamma_distribution<double> GammaDouble;

/// Maximum likelihood estimation of gamma distribution.
/**
  * @param M sample mean.
  * @param G geometric mean of sample.
  */
GammaDouble GammaDoubleMLE (double M, double G);

/// Data parameter.
/**
  * This class represents the parameters extracted from the dataset.
  */
// We use l2sqr here.
class DataParam
{
    double M, G;
    double a_M, b_M, c_M;
    double a_G, b_G, c_G;

    /*
    DataParam () {}
    DataParam (const DataParam &dp)
        : M(dp.M), G(dp.G),
        a_M(dp.a_M), b_M(dp.b_M), c_M(dp.c_M),
        a_G(dp.a_G), b_G(dp.b_G), c_G(dp.c_G) {}
        */
public:
    /// Constructor.
    /**
      * For now, parameters can only be loaded from a file.
      */
    DataParam (const std::string &path)
    {
        std::ifstream is(path.c_str());
        is >> M >> G >> a_M >> b_M >> c_M
             >> a_G >> b_G >> c_G;
    }

    /// Estimate the global distance distribution.
    GammaDouble globalDist () const
    {
        return GammaDoubleMLE(M, G);
    }

    /// Estimate the distance distribution of the K-th NN.
    /**
      * @param N size of the (extraplolated) dataset.
      */
    GammaDouble topkDist (unsigned N, unsigned K) const
    {
        double m, g;
        m = std::exp(a_M) * std::pow(double(N), b_M) * std::pow(double(K), c_M);
        g = std::exp(a_G) * std::pow(double(N), b_G) * std::pow(double(K), c_G);
        return GammaDoubleMLE(m,g);
    }

    void scale (double s) {
        M /= s;
        G /= s;
        a_M -= std::log(s);
        a_G -= std::log(s);
    }

    double scale () {
        double s = M;
        scale(s);
        return s;
    }

};

/// Multi-probe LSH parameters.
// we use l2 here.
class MultiProbeLshModel
{
    unsigned L_;
    double W_;
    unsigned M_, T_;
public:
    MultiProbeLshModel(unsigned L, double W, unsigned M, unsigned T)
        : L_(L), W_(W), M_(M), T_(T)
    {}

    double recall (double l2) const;

    void setL (unsigned L) { L_ = L; }
    void setW (double W) { W_ = W; }
    void setT (unsigned T) { T_ = T; }
    void setM (unsigned M) { M_ = M; }

    unsigned getT () const {return T_; }

};

// we use l2sqr here.
class MultiProbeLshDataModel: public MultiProbeLshModel
{
// temporary, not thread safe
    GammaDouble globalDist_;
    std::vector<GammaDouble> topkDists_;

public:
    MultiProbeLshDataModel(const DataParam &param, unsigned N, unsigned K)
        : MultiProbeLshModel(0,0,0,0), globalDist_(1.0),
        topkDists_(K, globalDist_)
    {
        globalDist_ = param.globalDist();
        for (unsigned k = 0; k < K; k++)
        {
            topkDists_[k] = param.topkDist(N, k + 1);
        }
    }

    double avgRecall () const;
    double cost () const;
};

// we use l2 here.
class MultiProbeLshRecallTable
{
    unsigned step_;
    double min_, max_;
    double lmin_, lmax_;
    Matrix<float> table_;

public:

    void load (std::istream &is) {
        is.read((char *)&min_, sizeof(min_));
        is.read((char *)&max_, sizeof(max_));
        table_.load(is);

        step_ = table_.getDim();
        lmin_ = log(min_);
        lmax_ = log(max_);
    }

    void save (std::ostream &os) {
        os.write((const char *)&min_, sizeof(min_));
        os.write((const char *)&max_, sizeof(max_));
        table_.save(os);
    }

    void reset (MultiProbeLshModel model, unsigned d_step, double d_min, double d_max)
    {
        if (d_min <= 0 || d_max <= 0) {
            throw std::logic_error("Make sure a distance is positive.");
        }

        step_ = d_step;

        min_ = d_min;
        max_ = d_max;
        lmin_ = log(d_min);
        lmax_ = log(d_max);
        table_.reset(d_step, model.getT());

        unsigned T = model.getT();
        double delta = (lmax_ - lmin_) / step_;
        for (unsigned t = 0; t < T; ++t)
        {
            model.setT(t+1);
            for (unsigned d = 0; d < step_; ++d)
            {
                table_[t][d] = model.recall(exp(lmin_ + delta * d));
            }
        }
    }

    float lookup (float dist, int T) const
    {
        unsigned d;
        if (dist < min_) return 1.0;
        if (!(dist < max_)) return 0.0;
        d = std::floor((log(dist) - lmin_) * step_ / (lmax_ - lmin_) + 0.5);
        return table_[T-1][d];
    }

};

}

#endif