Request for participation for a business insurance plan for the Malta stock exchange PLC.
The subject of this tender is the supply, installation and deployment of a scalable, commercial, off-the-shelf Business Intelligence (BI) software solution that can be deployed at the MFSA premises on its existing infrastructure.
The subject of this tender is the provision of transport services for meeting delegates of varying ranks during the Business Transfer Conference (Event 322) which is an event that will form part of the events under the EU Presidency 2017. This event is being considered for EU part-financing. Transport requirements are envisaged to be required between 16.3.2017 and 18.3.2017 and estimated as per details contained in the Financial Bid Form and the Technical Specifications. Transport requirements can range from the provision of chauffeur driven executive cars, chauffeur driven coaches, the provision of mini buses, the provision of a tail lift van as and when required and the provision of taxis. The transport requirements are required for different times of the day on a needs basis. The estimated transport requirements detailed in Financial Bid Form and the Technical Specifications are merely an estimate to be used during the quotation adjudication period when calculating the global sum of this call for quotations based on the quoted unit prices and multiplied by the envisaged trips required according to the envisaged number of delegates and the transport zones. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to change the envisaged transport plan depending on delegate requirements and depending on other possible exigencies outside the Contracting Authority's control.
Provision of collection and disposal of waste material from Malta Enterprise Corporation, Pieta and the Hire of Skips, collection and disposal of waste material therein from Kordin Business Incubation Centre (KBIC), Kordin.
The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) is seeking to engage a marketing representative on a freelance basis to undertake marketing and promotional activities on its behalf in France. The marketing representative will make every endeavour and seek every opportunity to promote the interests of Malta and the MTA in the region.
Call for Quotations for the Provision of Medical Services to the Ministry for the Economy, Investment and Small Business.
The successful bidder will be required to provide MEIB with medical services in order to assist management in the verification of sick leave, by carrying out home visits to employees, as indicated by the contracting authority, and issuing a report.
The subject of this tender is the provision of transport services for meeting delegates of varying ranks during the EU Presidency 2017. Transport requirements are envisaged between March and June 2017 and estimated as per details contained in the Financial Bid Form and the Technical Specifications. Transport requirements can range from the provision of chauffeur driven executive cars, chauffeur driven coaches, the provision of mini buses, the provision of a tail lift van as and when required and the provision of taxis. The transport requirements are required for different times of the day on a needs basis. The estimated transport requirements detailed in Financial Bid Form and the Technical Specifications are merely an estimate to be used during the quotation adjudication period when calculating the global sum of this call for quotations based on the quoted unit prices and multiplied by the envisaged trips required according to the envisaged number of delegates and the transport zones. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to change the envisaged transport plan depending on delegate requirements and depending on other possible exigencies outside the Contracting Authority's control.
The provision of a marketing representative (MICE Business Development) in France for the Malta Tourism Authority.
The subject of this tender is the supply and delivery of the following goods: — Internally opaque, matt white paper envelopes deriving from sustainable and/or legal virgin fibre stemming from legally and/or sustainably harvested sources (also potentially containing a percentage of recovered fibres). The virgin fibre for pulp production shall come from legal sources. — Envelope size: is to be 215*100 ±1mm. — The raw material in previous point is to be utilised by Contractor for the printing of ARMS Ltd. Business Reply Envelopes. — Supply of ARMS Ltd Business Reply Envelopes in monochrome printing. — Delivery of Business Reply Envelopes in boxes to ARMS Ltd.
Tender for the provision of Consultancy, Training and Education Services related to Knowledge Transfer, Intellectual Property Rights, Business Incubation and Entrepreneurial Training for the Corporate Research & Knowledge Transfer Directorate at the University of Malta.
The overall objectives of the project are: — to establish a functional and efficient intellectual property and knowledge transfer framework at the University of Malta, staffed with qualified persons capable of providing the necessary services, — to establish a business incubation centre at the University of Malta, staffed with persons capable of providing the necessary incubation support services for University start-ups, — to raise awareness, disseminate information, build basic skills and promote linkages amongst academic staff and students as well as the broader Maltese ecosystem on matters relating to KT, IP, and entrepreneurship, and — to increase the number of Science, Engineering, Technology and Media graduates with a professional grounding in entrepreneurship, and hence lead to an increase in Science and Technology start-ups in the Maltese islands.
Tender for the Tale Quale Sale and Removal of Fiat Punto (2004 Model).
Sale for vehicle to highest bidder. vehicle can be viewed in the garage of the Ministry for the Economy, Investment and Small Business, between the 9th and the 13th of March, at 10:00.
Intensive Training Programme (ITP) in Technology Entrepreneurship.
The subject of this tender is the [leasing of four (4) calendar years of five (5) energy efficient, brand new, network monochrome A3 Multifunctional Laser Printers and one (1) energy efficient brand new, network colour A3 Multifunctional Laser Printer including Full Service and Maintenance Agreement (FSMA) for the Ministry for the Economy, Investment and Small Businesses. The place of acceptance of the service shall be the Ministry for the Economy, Investment and Small Business Millennia Building Marsa and the Commerce Department, Lascaris Bastion, Dahlet Gnien is-Sultan Valletta, the time-limits for the execution of the contract shall be [48 months], and the INCOTERM2010 applicable shall be Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
The intention of this PQQ document is to guide interested Candidates in providing the necessary information for the assessment of their financial standing and technical capacity for the provision of the services required. The information obtained from the submission of the appropriate template and supporting documentation allows the Evaluation Committee to verify and evaluate that a Candidate has adequate financial and other resources and will be in a position to continue to deliver the services throughout the contract period. The technical information allows the Committee to assess whether a Candidate has the relevant skills, experience and business practices to provide the services to meet the Contracting Authority's requirements as specified in the Memorandum of Information provided in Appendix II to this document.
European Commission Representation in Malta and the European Parliament Information Office seeking one place permanently employed security guards / employees at the front desk during business hours on their premises Dar l-Ewropa. This includes remote monitoring and assistance services during business hours and after hours in an emergency.
Provision of an Endpoint Protection Solution — T040/14.
Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) has implemented an endpoint protection solution to protect government assets in line with external security recommendations and information security best practices. Following tender award, MITA entered into a contract with Symantec (through a local supplier) for Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) solution. The current endpoint solution is deployed within Government of Malta heterogenic environments that include environments within different risk profiles, prevalent to this context a number of highly critical Windows and Linux server environments. MITA is currently reviewing its security infrastructure and researching ways of providing optimal security at the endpoint level for highly critical environments that mainly include server environments and potentially a limited amount of workstations. In this regards, this ITT is seeking the procurement of an endpoint solution. The solution shall include the hardware, maintenance and support, licenses, critical business support and migration to the new solution.


ARC Programme labélisé 2013, 300 000€, 2013-2016.
Transmission of cytokinesis forces via E-cadherin dilution and actomyosin flows.
Epithelial tricellular junctions act as interphase cell shape sensors to orient mitosis.
Modulation of junction tension by tumor suppressors and proto-oncogenes regulates cell-cell contacts.
PTEN controls junction lengthening and stability during cell rearrangement in epithelial tissue.
Interplay between the dividing cell and its neighbors regulates adherens junction formation during cytokinesis in epithelial tissue.
Mechanical control of morphogenesis by Fat/Dachsous/Four-jointed planar cell polarity pathway.
The Fz-Dsh planar cell polarity pathway induces oriented cell division via Mud/NuMA in Drosophila and zebrafish.
Polarized secretion of lysosomes at the B cell synapse couples antigen extraction to processing and presentation.
Live-imaging of single stem cells within their niche reveals that a U3snoRNP component segregates asymmetrically and is required for self-renewal in Drosophila.
The Ral/exocyst effector complex counters c-Jun N-terminal kinase-dependent apoptosis in Drosophila melanogaster.
Drosophila Ric-8 regulates Galphai cortical localization to promote Galphai-dependent planar orientation of the mitotic spindle during asymmetric cell division.
Drosophila exocyst components Sec5, Sec6, and Sec15 regulate DE-Cadherin trafficking from recycling endosomes to the plasma membrane.


GLORY LTD. held the 8th Biodiversity Conservation Program in Glory Yumesaki Forest on 7th April, 2018. A total of 84 volunteers from the families of Glory group companies and their partners participated.
On the day of the program, participants observed a demonstration of thinning work by Harima Forest Association, and planted apple trees. Later, children and parents made a wooden magazine rack using thinned woods and learned about the process of a beetle growing from larva into an adult, they had a wonderful time. After the activities, a beetle larva was given to the children.


Nearly half of the world's population is suffering from an itchy, flaky scalp. This is dandruff, and we all have it at some point in our lives.
Now as prevalent as dandruff is, it is also quite annoying, not to mention embarrassing.
The only way to deal with dandruff, once and for all, is to invest in high-quality hair care. And there are plenty of products available for men as well. The right shampoo will help eliminate the problem of dandruff at its root. Figure out the source of your dandruff, and get rid of it by using a dandruff shampoo for men with the right ingredients.
Where do these flakes come from in the first place? Continue reading to find out.
Tired of thinning hair, which is also troubled by dandruff?
If so, then Dove has the solution. The unique shampoo combines the power of pyrithione zinc with the energizing qualities of caffeine to strengthen scalp and the hair, as a result.
This one is a medicated shampoo that is specially formulated for thin, weak, damaged, dandruff-stuffed hair. The shampoo attacks the root of the problem without exacerbating your existing hair issues. The Dove Men Care dandruff shampoo improves the health of the scalp, effectively making hair stronger, resilient, and visibly more beautiful.
Who hasn't heard of the Head & Shoulders brand? It is an industry leader providing solutions for dandruff for more than 50 years, and have introduced a dandruff shampoo designed for men.
The 2-in-1 shampoo works well on all hair types. It is suggested as the number one dandruff solution by dermatologists, making it a recommended dandruff shampoo for men. It has an exceptional moisturizing formula that helps moisturize the scalp and make the hair softer. Head & Shoulders is successful because it is good at attacking the problem at its source. And to top it all off, it has this great Old Spice scent that makes it the perfect dandruff shampoo for men.
Dermatologists swear by the effectiveness of Nizoral. This medicated dandruff shampoo has pretty much all the ingredients known to mankind for their dandruff fighting capabilities. So, rest assured that you are pretty much covered on all counts.
Nizoral is known for control flaking, itching, and scaling after just one wash. However, be warned that it might leave the hair a bit on the drier side. The health and speed benefits of it alone should make that a negligible issue – nothing a little bit of conditioner can't fix!
Users have also noticed that this shampoo helps their hair grow longer, faster.
When it comes to scalp health for men, The Body Shop has you covered. The Ginger Scalp Care Shampoo is one of the best dandruff shampoos for men. The special formulation includes fresh ginger extract that conditions the scalp and reduces dryness and flakiness.
Ginger essential oil, another ingredient in this shampoo, moisturizes the hair and scalp, while organic honey soothes the skin. The shampoo has a fantastic consistency. It has a gel formulation with a warm Christmassy fragrance that will make you feel great.
Coal tar is the star ingredient in this shampoo. This naturally occurring ingredient is powerful in fighting dandruff issue, as well as scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. Overall, this shampoo is the answer to all your scalp related dilemmas.
The Neutrogena Hair Care line also includes salicylic acid and zinc pyrithione.
The active ingredients of the T-Gel shampoo work for many hours after you have rinsed it off. The shampoo also clears up skin buildup on the scalp, paving the way for healthier, thicker hair. In fact, people without any apparent scalp issues use the shampoo once every 7 to 15 days simply because using it leaves clean, manageable soft hair.
This is another great dandruff shampoo for men from the Head & Shoulders range. It is a clinically strengthened shampoo that works excellently against dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
It is the most potent shampoo in their product line, and you can get it without a prescription.
The shampoo's effectiveness is rendered to the 1% selenium sulfide that is scientifically known to cure even the most severe of dandruff conditions. And despite all this strength, it is still quite gentle on the scalp, maintaining the pH balance of the skin and leaving hair soft, clean, and dandruff-free to the max!
Selenium sulfide is known to slow down the dying process of skin cells. This, in turn, slows down the buildup of skin cells and helps dandruff subside. Other ingredients include sodium chloride and zinc carbonate, which work well in combination to create a dandruff-free, healthier scalp.
If you are looking for a mid-range shampoo that delivers quality cleaning and dandruff destruction, without breaking the bank, this one is for you.
The dandruff benefits of this Redken shampoo are thanks to the main ingredients, including glycerin, lavender extract, and pyrithione zinc. Together, these ingredients work well to control itching and flakes from dandruff that can drive a person insane.
The lavender extract is great for soothing the scalp and gives this shampoo the nice smell it is known for. On the other hand, the glycerin moisturizes and softens dry scalp and hair.
For effective results, leave the shampoo in your hair for five minutes or so, and then wash off with normal water. You may also use the accompanying conditioner to soften your hair. The best thing about the Redken shampoo is that it is free of any harsh chemicals or highly medicated ingredients, making it safe for your hair.
Imagine the goodness of all-natural ingredients fighting dandruff and working extra hard to make your hair soft, shiny, and super manageable. That's Adovia for you!
The Dead Sea mud, olive oil, vitamin E, Shea butter, chamomile, and a whole line of other nourishing ingredients give you relief from dandruff, itchy scalp, and dull, dry hair. These ingredients offer quick and soothing relief from scalp conditions. The minerals hydrate the scalp, the oils nourish the hair, and together, the Adovia shampoo, with the perfect dandruff formulation, eliminates dandruff from your life forever.
This great shampoo deals with the underlying causes of dandruff, attacking it on all fronts. The ingredients here moisturize the hair, calm the irritated skin, and heal the damage done by dandruff. And it happens all naturally.
This is a great dandruff shampoo for men, infused with tea tree oil. It has a refreshing peppermint smell, and the ingredients are potent enough to enhance the texture of the hair after just one wash. This unique shampoo for men is fused with beneficial oils to help bring back health to the scalp and stop hair loss.
This shampoo is so effective because it uses the centuries-old cure for many bodily issues, i.e. tea tree oil. It is great for moisturizing and strengthening skin and hair. The antiseptic properties of tea tree oil can soothe an itchy scalp and eliminate redness altogether.
Combined with other potent ingredients, the K + S Salon's Dandruff Shampoo is another great option for men who want to live a dandruff-free life. Once the scalp is hydrated and moisturized, the dry scalp problem, as well as dandruff will go away. Ensuring the long-term health of your scalp will also help prevent further hair loss in men.
If you are looking for a complete hair care solution for men, this is a great option at reasonable price. Combining the all-natural goodness of peppermint, rosemary, sage, and tea tree oil with the proven effectiveness of pyrithione zinc, this American Crew offering is affordable and still manages to provide a number of powerful ingredients.
The all-natural shampoo is perfect for controlling the production of sebum on the scalp, leaving you with shiny, moisturized, and healthy hair.
The scalp skin cells renew themselves every 25 days or so. However, if due to some native conditions, the renewal process is accelerated, it can lead to irritation and loss of the upper layers of skin on the scalp. These conditions can include a change of environment, fatigue, stress, and digestive issues.
This condition starts affecting people between 10 and 20 years of age, and about 50% of the population over the age of 30 has dandruff. As the scalp gets dry, flakes form on top and then these white or grey flakes fall on the shoulders and look very unpleasant.
Fortunately, plenty of shampoos are out there that claim to cure this condition altogether. They have been formulated with the right combination of medicated ingredients to control and resolve this problem.
A good dandruff shampoo for men not only puts an end to the flaky aftereffects of dandruff, but also stops the itching and leave your hair soft, shiny, and manageable.
If you are interested in natural home remedies for dandruff, you can find many ingredients in the pantry. Tea tree oil, yogurt, coconut oil, Aloe Vera gel, baking soda, and apple cider vinegar are just some of the potent home remedies for dandruff. Alternatively, you can also simply massage a tablespoon of lemon juice onto your scalp and rinse with water. The acidity helps balance the pH of your scalp and keeps dandruff at bay. Do this treatment on alternate days, and soon your hair will be healthy, shiny and completely dandruff free.
However, all of that does sound like a lot of work!
If you are a man who's pressed for time and tired of dandruff, we bring you a list of some of the world's best dandruff shampoos. Use these on a regular basis and say bye-bye to all your dandruff woes.
Dealing with dandruff can be difficult and frustrating, to say the least, but it's not impossible!
There are plenty of dandruff shampoos for men out there, but what works best for you might differ from othersRemember, a shampoo that is excellent for another person, might not be suitable for you, because they may have different causes of dandruff. So, take the step and buy the shampoo that speaks to you the most.
In addition, sometimes men find dandruff on their beards as well. The good news here is that there are a few beard shampoos on the market to help you tackle this problem. Once you are done shampooing your beard, don't forget to moisturize and hydrate the skin and the hair with some beard oil or a beard balm.
In case the dandruff shampoos fail, it is a good idea to visit your dermatologist. They can take a closer look at dandruff, identify its root cause, and prescribe the right solution. We recommend that you follow their expert advice if your dandruff issue is too strong to be dealt with by these best dandruff shampoos for men.


LOCATION.--Lat 39°25'49", long 74°31'14" referenced to North American Datum of 1983, Absecon City, Atlantic County, NJ, Hydrologic Unit 02040302, on right bank 20 feet below dam on Doughty Pond, 100 feet upstream of Mill Road, 0.65 mi west of Absecon, and 3.4 mi upstream of mouth.
PERIOD OF RECORD.--Continuous-record discharge station, water years 1923-29, 1933-38, 1946-84, and March 2008 to current year. Annual maximum tide gage at upstream side of bridge, 100 ft downstream of current location, water years 1985 to 2007.
GAGE.--Water-stage recorders with telemetry and crest-stage gages above and below concrete weir. Datum of gage is 0.00 ft NAVD of 1988. To determine approximate elevations to NGVD of 1929, add 1.27 ft. Prior to water year 2016, datum of gage at 0.00 ft NGVD of 1929. Data published to NGVD of 1929 can be adjusted to NAVD of 1988 by subtracting 1.27 ft. Online annual peaks have been adjusted to current datum.
REMARKS.--Records poor. Stage-discharge relationship may be affected by backwater from high tide for short periods. Due to limitations of the recording equipment at this site short periods of discharge are estimated to remove the effect of backwater from high tide. Flow regulated by Atlantic City Reservoirs: Doughty Pond immediately upstream of gage (capacity 245,000,000 gal) for period of record, and since 1936, Kuehnle Reservoir 1.5 mi upstream of gage (capacity 250,000,000 gal). Diversion from Doughty Pond for municipal supply of Atlantic City.
EXTREMES FOR PERIOD OF RECORD.--Maximum discharge, not determined; maximum gage height, 7.83 ft, Oct. 29, 2012, affected by backwater from tide.


San Francisco, CA (September 25, 2014): Today, The Salvation Army was presented with the "Non-Profit Organization Hero" award at the 10th Annual San Francisco County Heroes Breakfast, hosted by American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter. The Salvation Army was nominated for its swift and tireless response to the Asiana Flight 2014 crash in San Francisco (July 2013).
During the aftermath of the Asiana Flight 214 crash, The Salvation Army provided a vital communication link between flight passengers and officials, providing Korean-, Cantonese-, and Mandarin-language translation assistance in a variety of capacities. In addition to providing round-the-clock translators at the Family Assistance Center (FAC), Salvation Army volunteers also assisted during hospital or optometry visits to facilitate conversation between patients and medical personnel. In addition to translation support, Salvation Army volunteers provided emotional support during many sensitive and emotionally-charged situations, from accompanying passengers to the crash site just days after the crash, to the difficult meetings between the coroner and the families of the girls killed in the crash.
In addition to volunteer support, The Salvation Army set up a "clothing room" at the FAC, allowing passengers to hand-select items to provide comfort while housed at the FAC – many whose luggage was lost in the crash. The clothing room contained brand new clothing and jackets, undergarments, luggage, toys for children, culturally sensitive snacks, and even included phone/electronics charging stations.
"The Asiana Flight 214 response gave our agencies – Red Cross and Salvation Army – a chance to demonstrate that we can both work together to alleviate suffering," said Cavallero, who accepted the award on behalf of the many Salvation Army volunteers who contributed to the effort.
The American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter's annual Heroes Breakfast recognizes individuals and organizations that have shown courage, dedication, and character through acts of heroism and kindness. American Red Cross chapters around the country hold events in their communities to recognize acts of heroism by local residents and pay tribute to those who have performed lifesaving acts.


When couples saw the event as clarifying where they stood with one another, with agreement about commitment, the relationship was likely to survive the difficulty.
Couples that broke up following the FBF, however, reported being surprised by several aspects of the conflict, including their partner's behavior.
When couples came out of the fight was increased doubts about the relationship and an unwillingness to discuss the issues, it generally spelled the beginning of the end for the romance.
The researchers explain, "Couples typically perceive differences in their beliefs, values and personalities early in their dating, but don't see a need to address them." As long as things are going well, why bring up potential problems?
But eventually a problem comes to the surface, often as the result of what one scholar called "cumulative annoyance" - the response to a "progressively increasing state of irritation."
The couples who broke up after the FBF were generally unable or unwilling to talk about their differences.
Couples who survived the FBF, on the other hand, con-fronted the problems directly, talking them over and working together to resolve difficult situations.
The team that studied the "first big fight" came to several conclusions about the event.
First, the central issue affecting the FBF is commitment, both one's own commitment and the partner's.
Second, the FBF can both increase and reduce uncertainty about the relationship.
They found that among couples that survived the fight, the event often marked the first major expression of their commitment to the relationship.
Finally, and not surprisingly, these communication researchers concluded that what distinguished couples who survived the FBF, compared to those who didn't, was communication.
Unlike the "non-survivors," the survivors "generally believed that a successful relationship required a joint effort in problem-solving, some sacrifice from both parties, and the ability and/or willingness to adjust one's own way of doing things in order to mesh with the partner's way of doing things."
Not all relationships are meant to last. Sometimes we discover important differences with-out having to have a real fight.
And often couples discover that they have a commitment to each other without needing a major disagreement to bring it out.
But sooner or later, conflict will come.
And this study indicates that for couples who want the first big fight to be a step toward a better relationship, the key is in talking about the issues and how to resolve them together.


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If you build it, they will come - Rachael brings music therapy academy to Hamilton
By Jeff MahoneySpectator Reporter
Wed., July 19, 2017timer3 min. read
updateArticle was updated Mar. 01, 2020
I had a suspicion when I first met Rachael Finnerty, in 2010, soon after her arrival here, that she just might set this city on its ear and set the ears of this city (and beyond) on to music therapy.
She did both of those things, and now thanks to Rachael and a colleague of hers, Hamilton is home to Canada's first music therapy academy. It promises to draw people in from all over, for workshops, symposia, research and professional contact and development.
Rachael and her family arrived here in 2007 via ... you guessed it, Toronto ... (they're among our best steals from that city) and I'm tempted to say, looking back, they seemed almost an advance party for the enormous influx that followed.
She and husband Drew Hauser, an architect, bought a building on King East, fixed it up beautifully and turned it into a music therapy treatment centre. I met her when it opened.
She got sold on Hamilton when she came through, doing music therapy contracts for places like St. Peter's Long Term Care Centre and Hamilton Conservatory of the Arts.
The quickening cultural vibrancy here at the time was a powerful draw, she being a music therapist. Now she is adding, again, to that richness, starting (with Miya Adout) the Ontario Music Therapy Academy, the first of its kind in Canada.
"This really fills a gap," says Rachael, of the Canadian music therapy scene.
Music therapy is a growing interdisciplinary field that recognizes the value of music - its structures, physicality, emotional associations and cognitive utility - as a way of helping client's improve both physical, mental and emotional health.
Music therapy has been used with Alzheimer's, autism, brain injury, substance abuse, depression, learning disability and much else. It's taught at several Canadian universities.
The work of the new academy really begins in September when they hold the first of 12 workshops already planned out. The workshops will take place at the McMaster University Centre for Continuing Education, in Jackson Square, and in Toronto.
As it happens, the new continuing education centre - the one that accounts for Jackson Square now having a big McMaster University sign on top of it - was designed by Rachael's husband Drew. A few years after moving to Hamilton he liked it so much he relocated his architecture career here and now works at McCallum Sather.
In a few short years the two of them - Rachael and Drew - have had a hand in much that's contributed to the gathering momentum of this city. Astrid Hepner's An Instrument For Every Child; the new Dundas Museum & Archives building (a Drew Hauser project); and 541 Eatery & Exchange on Barton East.
And now the new academy. Some of the impetus for it has been the success of Rachael's music therapy course at McMaster University. She started the course in 2010, the year she got here, with spaces for 50, not knowing if it would fly.
"When Fermata opened, I had many inquiries from McMaster students about music therapy," says Rachael. Offering a course seemed a natural next step.
She has since sold Fermata, but the course did fly, from the start - with an initial complement of 36 students in 2010 - and now it is soaring. There are spaces for 400, all filled; and there's a wait list.
"Hamilton has been an amazing city to be in as a music therapist as both the health/research and arts scene are becoming the 'face' of Hamilton," Rachael says.
In recognizing this, the Ontario Music Therapy Academy just had to be based in Hamilton, she says.
Miya Adout, the co-founder, took Rachael's Introduction to Music Therapy course in 2012, went on to a Master of Music Therapy at Concordia University and has a successful practice of her own now.
They kept in touch and when Rachael offhandedly mentioned the idea of an academy, Miya was all over it. "This (such an academy) is my dream!" she told Rachael. And now it's coming to pass.
Another spot of bright healthy plumage in Hamilton's increasingly colourful cap. For more, musictherapyacademy.com.
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Access Bank Plc and Diamond Bank Plc are expected to start operating as a single entity from April 1, 2019.
This, would be under a new enlarged Access Bank brand.
The Managing Director of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe and his Diamond Bank counterpart, Uzoma Dozie, disclosed this in a joint statement to customers obtained yesterday.
But finalising the merger proposes would be after the deal has been sanctioned by the Federal High Court expected in the coming days, followed by final Securities and Exchange Commission and Central Bank of Nigeria regulatory approvals, they explained.
"We are delighted that shareholders of both companies supported the merger. It is a testament to what we have said before: together we are stronger and can offer more opportunities for our employees, more products and services for you, our customers and more benefits for all our stakeholders.
"This approval puts us a step closer to becoming bigger, better and stronger Access Bank, one of Africa's largest banks by number of customers," the statement explained.
They disclosed that a team of brand experts have been working to create a fusion of both banks, adding that the new brand would reflect both banks' shared purpose to help people achieve their dreams and in doing so, for Africa to take its place on the world stage.


Wrought Aluminum: Extremely durable product that is made of molded aluminum that is shaped with a combination of high heat and hammered with tools. The heavy weight makes this great for installations where winds are high.
Extruded Aluminum: A light weight product that is made by forcing aluminum stock through dies (similar to dough being extruded through a pasta machine) and welded together. Look for full circumference welds rather than spot welds for a more stable joint.
Wrought Iron: Similar to wrought aluminum, though the low carbon content of the iron helps to give wrought iron a "grain", resembling the look of wood.
Teak Wood: A durable wood that naturally weathers to a rich, gray. Teak wood is water resistant, making it a good material even for ship decks, such as on the USS Arizona (now sunken off the coast of Maui).
Wicker: Resin wicker is great for outdoors and, when UV protected, is resistant to significant fading or color changes. The overall appearance tends to be more casual and relaxed. Natural wicker should only be used indoors or on an enclosed patio.
Special Considerations: Living in Colorado can be harsh on your outdoor living space, due to the extreme sun, rain, snow, and varying temperatures. Consider moving your furniture indoors during the harsh seasons or investing in appropriate coverings for your furniture to get the longest life out of your investment.
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If you're looking for a perfect balance between small town charm and big city amenities, you should check out the town of Forest Hills. Founded on July 29, 1919, this small borough in Allegheny County has is currently home to approximately 6,500 residents. It's well-established neighborhoods, beautifully landscaped streets, cultural activities and convenient location to shopping makes it one of the most inviting places to live.
A fourth of the area is designated to public parks – allowing people of all ages to get their daily dose of nature. One local favorite, Forest Hills Park, provides recreational activities and organized sports including swimming, basketball, tennis, and baseball.
In a short commute, you can find The Forest Hills Shopping Center and eateries that come highly recommended by locals, including Simple Gourmet and Heaven's Scent Pastries – mmm mm!
From its astounding neighborhoods to its convenient location –just 7 miles from downtown Pittsburgh – this borough is nothing but appealing. Start searching homes for sale in Forest Hills PA today.
Interested in more? Check out other neighborhoods including: Edgewood, Churchill, North Braddock, Squirrel Hill, Swissvale, and Wilkinsburg.


Richard Cogen represents project sponsors, investors and lenders with respect to the development, financing, permitting, acquisition and sale of energy, renewable energy and solid waste projects. He is the former chair of the firm's Energy and Environmental practice group, and currently co-chairs the firm's Energy and Infrastructure Projects Team. Rich joined Nixon Peabody in 1979.
I work closely with clients to develop, finance, buy and sell energy and solid waste projects. Much of my practice involves working with senior management on complex projects and financings. I have recently assisted clients in acquiring and financing over two billion dollars' worth of solar energy projects and in developing large fossil fuel and wind electric generating facilities and electric transmission projects. Clients value my ability to understand and keep sight of the big picture, while getting the details lined up in a way that helps them to achieve their objectives.
Representation of sponsor in connection with $300 million residential solar system acquisition and finance program involving systems located in California, Arizona, and Colorado, including project-level debt.
Representation of sponsor in connection with $500 million residential solar system acquisition and finance program involving systems located in California and Hawaii, including project-level debt.
Representation of major financial institution's principal investing group in connection with the acquisition, construction, and financing of multiple utility and commercial scale solar energy projects in Nevada, California, Georgia, New Jersey, and the Caribbean.
Representation of equity investor in the acquisition and financing of a municipal solid waste-to-energy facility in the Southern U.S.
Representation of lender in connection with financing of a portfolio of $43MM of solar projects located in California, providing power to government institutions and utilizing a lease pass-through structure.
Representation of project sponsor in connection with the development and financing of utility scale solar energy projects totaling up to 100 MW in California.
Representation of the project sponsor in connection with the development, financing, acquisition, and disposition of four utility scale solar energy projects in Puerto Rico.
Representation of solar energy developer in the debt financing and EPC contract for a 16 MW solar energy project in New Jersey.
Representation of affiliates of Morgan Stanley in the permanent debt and equity financing of three portfolios of residential solar energy facilities totaling over $200 million.
Representation of affiliates of a major investment bank with respect to a $100 million warehouse loan facility to support the acquisition and debt financing of four portfolios of residential solar energy facilities totaling over $200 million in value.
Representation of affiliates of a major investment bank in the permanent debt and equity financing of a 20 MW solar energy generating facility.
Representation of the project sponsor in the $21 million permanent debt financing of a portfolio of operating solar energy generating facilities located in the western and mountain states.
Representation of major investment bank with respect to its tax credit equity investment in two significant wind project portfolios (totaling over 700 MW) involving projects in seven states.
Representation of Babcock & Brown in the acquisition of the Cross-Sound Cable and the related debt financing.
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The deadline, or statute of limitations on filing a Maryland personal injury claim occurs, generally, three years after the date of the injury accident. Without question, potential plaintiffs must keep this timeframe in mind as they consider legal action against a responsible party or parties.
It is critical that you, as the plaintiff in a Maryland personal injury case, abide by this deadline when planning your legal strategy. A skilled Maryland auto accident attorney should be well aware of the cutoff for filing your lawsuit. However, even if you only make an insurance claim, it is wise to allow a decent amount of time should the insurance settlement not be to your liking. The option of a personal injury lawsuit is always a good fallback position, but not if you wait so long that a personal injury attorney doesn't have sufficient time to prepare your case.
Remember, if you don't file your personal injury case with before that three-year window closes, you will lose your right to have a Maryland court hear the case, not to mention any potential monetary awards that could have resulted from a favorable judgment.
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Dr Mark Cobbold is working on understanding how the human immune response detects and eliminates cancer. His group identifies which tumour antigens human immune cells target and is developing new immune based therapies to replace failed anti-cancer immunity in patients with cancer.
Senior Clinical Research Fellow, School of Immunity and Infection, University of Birmingham.
Mark Cobbold is currently a Senior Clinical Research Fellow based at the medical school in University of Birmingham. He qualified in medicine in 1995 from the University of Edinburgh, and then began his scientific career in Birmingham in 2000 where, under Paul Moss, he studied cellular immunotherapy for patients who had received stem cell transplants (SCT), receiving a PhD in 2005. During this period he pioneered a novel T cell selection technology for manipulating and selecting antigen-specific cells for therapeutic use, and conducted a successful Phase I clinical trial using cytomegalovirus (CMV) specific T-cells.
This early work led him to become interested in how donor immunity is able to cure a recipient of cancer, and he was successful in obtaining an MRC Clinician Scientist Fellowship to advance this work whilst undertaking clinical training in Clinical Immunology. As part of this fellowship he spent 2-years at the University of Virginia with Don Hunt and Vic Engelhard and became interested in novel tumour antigens. This work identified over 100 novel phosphorylated tumour antigens on primary leukaemia samples. He has demonstrated the clinical relevance of these antigens and shown that immune responses against a subset of these may contribute toward graft versus leukaemia effect of SCT. Subsequent studies have focused on colorectal, pancreatic and oesophageal adenocarcinoma tumours.
On returning to the UK he set up a research laboratory that focuses on tumour immunology. A key theme of his research group is translationally oriented projects which aim to bridge the gap between basic research and patient care. In addition to identifying novel tumour-associated post-translationally modified antigens his lab has defined a new method by which tumour cells can process exogenously presented antigens. By modulating the tumour antigen display, the technology effectively mimics a viral infection within the tumour and allows highly cytotoxic virus-specific T-cells to specifically control the tumour.
Tumour antigen identification; therapeutic antibody engineering; cell separation; tumour immunology; phosphopeptide immunology; antigen presentation; adoptive transfer; immunotherapy.
In addition to running his research group, Mark spends approximately 10% in the NHS, his medical specialty being clinical immunology, and is closely involved in running the Birmingham Clinical Immunology Service. He is a founding member of a team that developed a novel cancer diagnostic for the diagnosis and management of myeloma and formed a spin-out company, SeraScience Ltd, in 2012. Mark is also a co-founder of PhosImmune Inc, a company developing cancer vaccines targeting phosphopeptide antigens.
Nicholls S, Piper KP, Mohammed F, Dafforn TR, Tenzer S, Salim M, Mahendra P, Craddock C, van Endert P, Schild H, Cobbold M, Engelhard VH, Moss PA, Willcox BE. Secondary anchor polymorphism in the HA-1 minor histocompatibility antigen critically affects MHC stability and TCR recognition. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2009 Mar 10;106(10):3889-94.
Mohammed F, Cobbold M, Zarling AL, Salim M, Barrett-Wilt GA, Shabanowitz J, Hunt DF, Engelhard VH, Willcox BE. Phosphorylation-dependent interaction between antigenic peptides and MHC class I: a molecular basis for the presentation of transformed self. Nat Immunol. 2008 Nov;9(11):1236-43.
Cobbold M, Khan N, Pourgheysari B, Tauro S, McDonald D, Osman H, Assenmacher M, Billingham L, Steward C, Crawley C, Olavarria E, Goldman J, Chakraverty R, Mahendra P, Craddock C, Moss PA. Adoptive transfer of cytomegalovirus-specific CTL to stem cell transplant patients after selection by HLA-peptide tetramers. J Exp Med. 2005 Aug 1;202(3):379-86. PubMed PMID: 16061727; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC2213070.
Moss PA, Cobbold M, Craddock C. The cellular immunotherapy of viral infection. Transfus Med. 2003 Dec;13(6):405-15. Review. PubMed PMID: 14651746.


Cedefop's European database on apprenticeship schemes is an online tool that contains data on apprenticeship schemes across the 28 EU Member States, Iceland and Norway.
Cedefop is pleased to announce the redesign of the Skills Panorama website. Faster to navigate and easier to use, the new Skills Panorama aspires to broaden its user groups and welcome guidance practitioners.
Cedefop's programming document for 2018-20 outlines how the agency will support the European Commission, Member States and social partners to improve vocational education and training and raise skill levels.
In 2017, Cedefop completed its entire work programme and added new activities. Detailed information on the EU agency's structure, role and activities can be found in its latest annual report.
We are pleased to announce the redesign of the Skills Panorama website!


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Spin back in time to an extraordinary prehistoric world.
Our main characters are a herd of large, frilled, plant eating dinosaurs – Pachyrhinosaurus. The film follows their youngsters through the seasons and the challenges of growing up and establishing themselves in this prehistoric world. From the moment they hatch, they face predators, extremes of weather and natural disaster as they fight for survival.
Walking with Dinosaurs: Prehistoric Planet 3D is an immersive 3D experience – the characters are animated throughout against real backgrounds. It's the most authentic dinosaur experience ever to be seen on the giant screen. The animals' bodies and movements have been precisely built up from fossil evidence and their behaviour is derived from both palaeontology and detailed knowledge of the behaviour of modern animals. Even their body language has been inspired by what we know of real animal behaviour and gives these creatures an amazing realism.
This film is inspired by the major motion picture Walking with Dinosaurs: The Movie. Released in 2013, this family adventure follows the thrilling prehistoric journey of Patchi, an underdog dino, who triumphs against all odds to become hero for the ages.
Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch | Narration written by Richard Dale | Music composed by Paul Leonard-Morgan | Executive produced by Marcus Arthur, David Nicksay, Tim Hill, Miles Ketley and Zareh Nalbandian | Produced by Mike Devlin, Amanda Hill and Deepak Nayar | Directed by Richard Dale, Barry Cook and Neil Nightingale
In January 2016, BBC Earth was awarded the Sir Charles Wheatstone Award by the International 3D and Advanced Imaging Society which is given in recognition of a body of work in 3D. This is for our films (Walking with Dinosaurs, Enchanted Kingdom) and giant screen films (Tiny Giants, Wild Africa, etc.).
A large and powerful Pachyrhinosaurus tries to intimidate a rival in a bid to become leader of the herd.
A Nanuqsaurus spots two Pachyrhinosaurus youngsters hiding behind fallen trees.
A small lake surrounded by dinosaurs and pterosaurs.
Three Quetzalcoatlus in flight.
A mother Pachyrhinosaurus brings food to her hatchlings.
The Pachyrhinosaurus herd unwittingly walk out onto a frozen lake.
Three Hesperonychus look in the direction of the prey that has just escaped from them.
A curious Alphadon approaches the Pachyrhinosaurus hatchling.
The Nanuqsaurus work together to isolate the weaker members of the Pachyrhinosaurus herd.
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Supermarkets pull strawberries from shelves as crisis deepens
Retailers are pulling strawberries off their shelves as police continue the hunt for the culprit responsible.
Staff writers, News.com.au | September 16, 2018
Reward offered in strawberry contamination case
Coles and Aldi have both pulled all strawberries from their shelves after needles were found inside berries sold as far apart as Sydney and Townsville.
The dramatic move affects stores in every state except Western Australia.
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"Now that the withdrawal of product is complete, our focus will shift to working with our primary producers and the supporting supply chain to do what we can to minimise the impact and cost of these withdrawals," an Aldi spokeswoman said.
"Our hope is that we'll have guidance from authorities that we can return strawberries to shelves in the very near future."
Coles said the move was to protect the safety of its customers.
"Coles has complied with Queensland Health's request to remove Donnybrook strawberries from sale following reports of product contamination," its spokesman said.
"As a precaution, Coles is also withdrawing all brands and sizes of Queensland grown strawberry punnets from sale in Coles Supermarkets in all states (except Western Australia), in Coles Express stores and via Coles online.
"Police are urging anyone who finds strawberry punnets containing foreign objects to contact the police in their home state.
"The safety of our customers is our top priority and anyone concerned about their health should seek medical advice.
Not what you want to see inside your fruit. Pic: Facebook Source: Facebook
Queensland Police are leading an investigation into the source of the needles, and the state's Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has stumped up a reward of $100,000 for anyone with information that leads to the capture of the culprits.
"How could any right-minded person want to put a baby or a child or anybody's health at risk by doing such a dreadful act?" Ms Palaszczuk said yesterday.
"This is putting families' lives at risk and it's also putting the strawberry industry at risk. We need to catch those responsible."
Police suspect the needles were deliberately planed "obviously to injure somebody".
The sewing needle contamination is believed to affect six separate brands of strawberries: Berry Obsession, Berry Licious, Love Berry, Donnybrook Berries, Delightful Strawberries and Oasis.
Those brands are known to be sold in NSW, Queensland, Victoria and the ACT.
One of the offending punnets. Pic: AAP/PoliceSource:AAP
Yesterday Woolworths confirmed it had removed the Oasis and Love Berry brands from its shelves, with Berry Obsession, Berry Licious and Donnybrook going earlier in the week.
It does not stock the Delightful brand.
"We will stay in close contact and continue to be steered by the authorities on the protection of our customers," a Woolworths spokeswoman said.
"We urge customers to follow the advice of the health authorities and chop all strawberries before consumption."
The strawberry industry is pleading with customers to keep buying the berries, but to cut them up before eating them to ensure they're safe.
"This is food terrorism that is bringing an industry to its knees, said Strawberries Australia Inc Queensland spokesman Ray Daniels.
"But I would say to people, we produce 800,000 punnets a day and seven needles were found. You've got more chance of winning lotto than being affected.
"I would call on people to go out and buy strawberries today but please, cut them up to check."
Customers should check before eating their strawberries. Pic: AAPSource: AAP
On Thursday the Queensland Strawberry Growers Association revealed it suspected a disgruntled former employee was behind the contamination.
There have been multiple reported cases of Australians finding the needles inside their strawberries. One horrified mother told Sunrise she had discovered the metal implement when she was cutting up the fruit for her child.
Angela Stevenson said she cut into metal and then realised she had given her son strawberries for his packed lunch.
She frantically called her son's school and asked them to throw the fruit away.
So far only one person is believed to have swallowed a needle, in the first known case last Sunday.
A 21-year-old man from Burpengary in Queensland bit into a strawberry with a needle inside it and ended up in hospital.
"When I bit into one I felt like a sharp snap, and my knee-jerk reaction was to swallow, and what was left was half a sewing needle," he told the Courier-Mail.
"I'm just in shock, you don't expect that."
Anyone who believes they might have swallowed a needle should call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or speak to their GP.
Anyone with information that could assist the police investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.


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Derrick Hoh Never Gave Up On Singing Even When He Earned S$9.50 A Day 'Cos Of His Sister
The singer opened up about the early days of his career and more on talk show Hear U Out.
By Lee Wei Lin
It's not easy being a newcomer in showbiz, and Singaporean singer-songwriter Derrick Hoh knows all about it. The 35-year-old opened up about the early days of his career on the latest episode of Quan Yifeng's talk show, Hear U Out.
A singer's life isn't all rainbows and sunshine
After taking part in Project Superstar in 2005, Derrick was offered a one-year Mediacorp contract, which the singer negotiated to get extended for another year. A record label, which was later acquired by Warner Music, would then approached Derrick with a contract and offered to help him pay the five-figure sum to terminate the Mediacorp contract as he didn't have enough money. The sum would be then be deducted from his earnings with the label.
When that was settled, Derrick then flew to Taiwan to pursue his music career, and was shocked by their culture of vying for media attention and having to go on variety shows to promote himself. Even though he wasn't comfortable with this, he soldiered on.
"It was pretty tough for me during the [first two to three years of my] time there," Derrick admitted. "I'd receive NT$1,350 (S$64) for every TV appearance I made. My colleagues even told me not to report the day's earnings because they knew how poor I was, and asked me to keep the money for myself."
Derrick holding back his tears during the interview
Not all of the S$64 would go to him. As most of it was kept by his label to pay off his debt, Derrick would only have about NT$200 (S$9.50) a day to spend. "I also had to take into account the money I had to pay for getting my hair styled as well as my traveling costs. I had to budget everything myself," he shared. "Sometimes, I'd manage to save NT$50 (S$2.30) after a few days and I'd buy a bowl of iced grass jelly for myself. That was the highlight of my week. The happiest moment of my month was when I managed to get enough loyalty stamps to get a free bowl, because I could save that NT$50 [and use it for something else instead]."
Accommodation wise, he stayed in illegally sublet apartments, where many tenants would be crammed into a small space separated by makeshift partitions. "My space was big enough for me to have a double bed, wardrobe and table, but there were spiderwebs everywhere," the singer let on. He stayed there for three years while working on his debut album.
"I was doing pretty well for myself in Singapore, but I had to start from scratch once I got to Taiwan. I had to change my mindset pretty quickly because of that," Derrick said. "I wondered when it would be my turn to produce the music that I wanted."
Derrick with his parents, nieces and older sister
Despite all these hardships, Derrick held on to his dream and it's because of one person: his older sister.
"She loves to dance, but she couldn't pursue it. She had already started working when I was in [Project Superstar], and I found out that my family was voting for me through the telepolls. I think each vote cost 60 cents, and she called in so many times that I cried my eyes out when I saw the phone bill," Derrick let on. "I asked her why she had spent so much, and she just told me not to think about it. It was only after I pushed her for an answer that she told me that she had always wanted to be a dancer."
"She wanted to be a dancer, but she told me that she wouldn't be able to fulfill this dream in this life," continued Derrick, as he fought back his tears. "She saw that there was an opportunity for me to be a singer and pursue a career that I like, and she felt that the thousands of dollars spent was nothing."
"Our family doesn't show our love for each other easily, and this was the first time she was [so open about her emotions], Derrick explained. "I'll never forget what she did, and every time I wanted to give up, this would remind me why I should stay strong. She just wanted me to do something that I enjoyed, and she was being selfless when she said that."
Derrick's sister said that this opportunity, along with the time spent with their extended family who all gathered to support the singer, was way more valuable than the couple of thousands that she spent on voting.
"I'm the youngest in the family, so it's only natural that they worry for and dote on me more. On my part, the only thing I can do is to not give up. If I did, how would I be able to face my sister, myself, and all the people who enjoy listening to my songs?"
Click here to watch Derrick on Hear U Out.
Photos: Derrick Hoh's Instagram, Derrick Hoh's Twitter, Mediacorp
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A focal point just off the lobby is the Magnet360 Garage, A Center for Salesforce Innovation. It's a 1,300 square foot space that serves as a digital hub for Salesforce transformation and an area for organizations to re-think cloud opportunities from scratch to scale. True to its name, the studio is designed like a garage, with overhead doors and exposed stud walls, evoking the startup experiences of the world's most brilliant technology companies. Modeled after Mindtree's Digital Pumpkin innovation hubs in Bangalore and New Jersey, the Magnet360 Garage brings business and IT together across multiple disciplines. It is a technology-rich ideation space to co-create meaningful solutions using the power of Salesforce.
"Organizations are constantly adapting as they look for ways to better connect with customers and anchor their business in the cloud," said Matt Meents, Senior Vice President and head of Magnet360, Mindtree's Salesforce practice. "Magnet360 is motivated to continuously improve our Salesforce practice, stretching ourselves to re-imagine business models. This amazing new space is not only very functional, it was designed with extreme care to be a great place to work."
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Jessa playsuit is SO CUTE!
This jumpsuit fits like a GLOVE. The soft material is so nice. I paired it with the Kimmy fishnet bodysuit underneath. Can't wait to wear this all summer long!
I had so many compliments on this! Perfect for casual or dressing it up!!
The Jessa Playsuit was a perfect fit, was comfortable and could dance in it all day at a music festival. It got loads of compliments, is unique and good quality. Highly recommend!
So flattering, stretchy and comfortable, love the colour! Super cute and retro style.


Every day is a blessing, every breath a gift. To know this is to understand grace, to accept this is to embrace faith.
These two albums express thanksgiving and gratitude to God for what he has done and continues to do, I can never understand God's love or his grace but one thing I know for sure, when God is for you, who can be against you?
The two albums also represent different times and expreriences.
The first, Expressions of faith, was borne from my desire to make sure more people get to experience what I experienced working with Tutu in the studio. This was in shalom studio Ife and I have to express gratitude to uncle Ladi Osasona who's passion and commitment to audio provided the opportunity for me, at a very young age, to experience, at very high and professional levels, the idea and technologies of music production, recording, studios and acoustics!).
I believe Tutu's voice and singing style come from a place deep within her, a place of authenticity. She is not an artist, she is worshipper. She is what you see and what you hear and it is truly remarkable to experience that level genuineness.
Awa Na Re is a song of thanksgiving that goes beyond the words and reaches in to the true depths of appreciation for life and what God means to us. I listen to her sing and honestly think she was singing her heart out…. actually, she was singing our hearts out… and I know this because I have listened to this song like a million times and each time I listen I still get the same experience. Wale Adenuga featured this recording on the fountain of praise music compilation – refresh.
Abba father, baba gbo baba gba lyrics and song idea literally came to me while I was falling asleep late one night at home in Osogbo! Yes, Osogbo :). I always get these inspired moments just as I'm falling asleep and when I get up to capture it, it often disappears because I can't write fast enough. This time I decided to try… I waited and let the lyrics play in my mind over and over over again multiple times before I got up to try to write them down. Then first thing the next morning I went straight to shalom studios in ife and recorded it. Over the years I recorded it a few times, two of the versions i have on record were with Tutu singing it. There is another version which I will share separately.
…and all popular music distribution and download services like amazon music, etc.
The second album, E Bami Ki Baba Ku Ise is a compilation of a selection of previously unreleased tracks from as recent as 2015 to as far back as 2000.
Emi ko me sai s'ope is a more recent composition / arrangement, 2009 or 2010 I think. I recorded this version when I went looking for my big sister in Perth Dolapo Onamade to record it. Her voice is so strong and rich I've always wanted to record with her and I did a few times in Singapore though this one happens to be one I recorded in Perth! Oyigiyigi, the last song on this compilation was recorded in Singapore and actually had her husband, Nigel (Yinka) Onamade playing drums.
E Bami ki baba ku ise is one of those arrangements I really can't get enough of. I love the way it uses Lau erebe as the layer beneath the Psalms acting as the verses between the two songs E Bami ki baba ku ise and Oun Ani l'an Gbe L'aruge acting as choruses. Having Tutu on the chorus and calling out on the Lau erebe was a plus I couldn't resist and getting Tumi Ayeni to read the verses was just the icing on that cake.
I have had the most fun and fulfilling time of my life recording these songs and albums and many more that haven't even been officially released. I love making music like these, music that means something to me and maybe could mean something to at least one other person. Music for me is an experience, a very real and personal experience and I look forward to creating more of these experiences in 2018 and sharing them.


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Official security networks in Uganda and neighbouring Sudan were set buzzing in 2013 when a Sudanese diplomat was expelled from Uganda. Shortly afterwards the story broke of the arrest of a Ugandan clerk in his country's foreign intelligence agency, the External Security Organisation. Stephen Kisembo, a staffer of the ESO, had been found with secret documents, according to the story, and was to stand trial. He was alleged to have been delivering similar documents over several years to Sudanese diplomats, in a plan devised by the expelled envoy. However, six years later, and despite the apparently strong case against him, the high court has now found Kisembo not guilty.
The story as it emerged from the judgment in Kisembo's trial reads like a spy-thriller. And though the decision by Judge Stephen Mubiru has been redacted on the Uganda Legal Information Institute site, much of the edited information – including the crucial question of the country whose diplomats were allegedly receiving information from Kisembo – has been in the public domain and widely available on the Internet for some time.
Kisembo was a relatively lowly filing clerk at Uganda's External Security Organisation (ESO) HQ in Nakasero, Kampala district. But one of his more sensitive duties was to deliver to State Lodge the weekly security briefings prepared by the director general of the ESO and intended for President Yoweri Museveni.
He had to take the briefing material across to the official offices in a special briefcase and at the handover a protocol involving a secret code allowed the briefcase to be opened so the contents could be removed.
Then came the day when Ugandan intelligence official realized that a document had been leaked and began surveillance of all ESO staff who might have had access to the document. Kisembo became their most likely suspect and on 25 September 2013 he was stopped as he left the ESO premises.
According to the prosecution, he was found to have a document under his shirt. Questioned about it, he allegedly said that since about 2009 he had been giving information like this to several consecutive Sudanese diplomats serving in Uganda.
After his arrest, Kisembo's alleged admissions were recorded and he wrote a letter of apology to the President.
Then came the sting. The ESO, working with Uganda's Joint Anti-Terrorist Task Force, took Kisembo from custody and returned the document found on him, underneath his shirt, when he was arrested three days before. In the best spy-thriller tradition, he was driven to the dark alley where he had been due to rendezvous with his Sudanese contact. While JATT operatives watched and kept their cameras rolling, he handed over the document to the diplomat who, in turn, gave him $100 as well as some Uganda Shillings.
In court, Kisembo gave a completely different story, denying that he had leaked any secret information. He said he had been forced to confess to having done so and that everything he had written or signed had been under duress. He claimed that he was the victim of a witch-hunt: he had leaked information about fraud within the ESO. That led to the President setting up a probe into the allegations of fraud and as a result he was now the target of a vendetta.
Judge Mubiru said it had been proved that the information in the document was "intelligence or secrets" of the ESO. He also found that Kisembo had been an "exemplary employee" until this incident.
But the judge rejected the video-recording made at the handover of the document and the money. He considered in detail the validity of various kinds of police deception to catch people committing crimes and stressed that the courts had the power to exclude evidence obtained under duress or police incitement, for example.
In this case, the court had to consider whether to approve the way the police had obtained evidence and whether that evidence should be admitted in court. "I find that when the law enforcement officers took (Kisembo) out of custody, handed him the document, drove him to the scene … he was not acting on his own volition." They exerted an influence on him to commit an offence that "would otherwise not have been committed", and the video was thus rejected and excluded from evidence.
Kisembo claimed the "confession" and other documents he signed were not valid – so what other evidence was there in the case?
He had himself admitted leaking information about fraud and staff payments and the court had to consider whether this could be evidence showing that he might well have leaked the disputed document. But the facts of the two incidents were so different that one could not be used to corroborate the other, Judge Mubiru found.
There was also a problem with the "confession" that Kisembo signed, but later retracted on the grounds that he had been forced to write it and that its contents were not true. The judge said there was a serious internal problem with the document and that the dates in the confession did not square with the facts. "The disparity in dates of more than a week points to deliberate falsehood rather than a mistake," he said.
So, of what crime might Kisembo finally be convicted, the judge asked. There was the possibility of finding him guilty of attempted unlawful disclosure of information, based on the claim that he had been found with the document when he was searched. But evidence for this offence was also unsatisfactory, he said. The document was never exhibited in evidence; it was never marked when it was recovered, and a search warrant had not been issued. The ESO could have produced "real evidence" of the alleged surveillance of the Kisembo before his arrest, and of his actual arrest at the gate, but did not do so. That failure "invokes an adverse inference against the prosecution" given Kisembo's explanation that he was arrested at the office of another employee while on an official errand, and not at the gate.
Since neither of the two counts against Kisembo had been proved, the court ordered that he was to be acquitted and released at once.
It is a fascinating story. All the more because such a trial might well have been held in camera in certain countries: Uganda and its courts must be congratulated for such openness.


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It's that time again: Here are the new SASSA payment dates for November 2021, alongside a crucial update for R350 grant recipients.
SASSA GRANT
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The penultimate SASSA payment dates for 2021 are almost upon us, and the social grants that will be made available for collection in November go live within the next week. As well as the more established handouts, the R350 grant will again be paid out next month – but beneficiaries have been told to stay on their toes.
LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES FOR THE R350 GRANT
R350 grant recipients who opt to use the SA Post Office for their SASSA payments have been encouraged to collect the money owed to them *only after receiving an SMS informing them that their grant is available*. The grant will not be available if SAPO-withdrawing beneficiaries attempt to collect it before they have received an SMS.
"If you chose a bank account or cash send as your payment method, you will receive the money through the bank you chose. You cannot go to one of the supermarkets. Beneficiaries who have received the SMS and withdraw their grant from a Pick 'n Pay or Boxer supermarket, must also have their cell phones and identity document with them." – SA Post Office
SASSA PAYMENT DATES: WHEN WILL THE R350 GRANT BE PAID IN NOVEMBER?
As per usual, some SASSA applicants will get their money before the others. The older person's allowance remains a priority, and that'll be paid out in six days' time. The disability allowance soon follows, and recipients can collect these payments a week from today. All other beneficiaries, however, will have to wait until next Friday for their cash.
The situation with the R350 grant remains fluid, but from next weekend onwards, a large number of those who have signed up for the temporary relief fund should notice their monthly fee has been deposited.
HERE IS THE FULL SCHEDULE FOR SASSA PAYMENT DATES IN NOVEMBER:
-Older person's allowance: Wednesday 3 November
-Disability allowance: Thursday 4 November
-Children's grants allowance: Friday 5 November
-R350 grant: No specific payment dates are given, but some will be actioned from Friday 5 November AT THE EARLIEST.
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Mark Williams Former Bafana Bafana striker was shot in the stomach by their wife. Former Bafana Bafana striker Mark Williams was allegedly shot in the stomach with a stun gun by his then-wife in one of their domestic violence bouts that were covered in a veil of secrecy.
The footballer's wife also allegedly broke into his house after she had moved out following their separation and vandalised his belongings before pouring copious amounts of alcohol on his bedding.
The shocking incidents, which occurred around 2006, came to the fore last week after a fresh fight broke out between the two over a Bryanston property that she wanted to auction off to the highest bidder and leave the footie, and his new family, homeless.
Speaking to Sunday World on condition of anonymity, a close friend of Mark and his ex said the Supersport soccer commentator briefed his lawyers last week to obtain a court order to stop Branca from selling his posh pad.
The friend said Mark and his ex entered into a verbal settlement agreement on how they would divide their multimillion-rand estate after their acrimonious divorce in 2008.
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According to the settlement agreement, said the friend,
the two were to receive over R1.2-million each in cash from their joint account.
The former Kaizer Chiefs marksman was to keep the Bryanston house, which was then valued at about R3-million while she was to occupy their Merlose Arch home, which was also worth about R3-million.
The friend said she sold the Melrose property in 2009 and pocketed the proceeds of the sale.
"This because this was her property as agreed in the settlement, hence she did not share the proceeds with Mark and also because he did not ask for a cent from it," said the friend.
Mark, said the friend, got the shock of his life on October 20 last year when he received a letter from the sheriff that his Bryanston home would be auctioned off to the highest bidder and that the two should share the profit generated from its sale.
The friend further said Mark was shocked that she would do this to him because he had not defaulted on the maintenance of their child.
"When he enquired why she was selling the property, he said she told him that the City of Joburg's rates and tax account was in arrears that have a potential to negatively affect her credit record if they take legal action as the account was still in the names of both of them," said the friend.
The pal said Williams admitted that the account was once over R300 000 in arrears but had since reduced it to just over R33 000 with the income he received as an analyst.
The friend added that the two drifted apart after she broke into Mark's house on April 20 2006 and damaged a new plasma television set, a new computer, a fax machine, toaster and kettle, and poured wine all over his private belongings before tearing up his bedding.
He said on July 20 2006, she shot him with a stun gun in the stomach and then fired another shot at him, which missed and lodged itself into the hard plastic part of the door of his vehicle.
When contacted, Williams confirmed that his ex had applied for a court order to auction off his house.
"She is greedy man. We had a settlement agreement for her to keep the Melrose Arch house, but she sold it and now she wants to sell mine because suddenly she said she was not aware of the agreement.
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"The property she sold was not the only one she kept, I had eight properties and she took 80% of those properties and I kept a few because I'm a good person. This woman abused me physically and financially. I'm going to fight her in court, she is not going to sell this one because I have a family to protect," he said.
Williams also confirmed that she had shot him in the stomach and also vandalised his property. When contacted, she refused to comment.
She told him the Joburg rates and taxes account was in arrears
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'Notorious hitman' charged in Senzo Meyiwa case convicted of several murders. A notorious 32-year-old KwaZulu-Natal hitman, who has been implicated in the murder of former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa, has been convicted on six counts of murder
Fisokuhle Ntuli appeared in the Esikhaleni regional court in northern KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday for sentencing after he was convicted on six counts of murder, one attempted murder charge and four counts of being in possession of unlawful firearms and ammunition a day earlier.
Ntuli, who was arrested by the task team investigating political killings in the province, has been found guilty of the 2016 murder of ANC councillor Thami Nyembe, who was gunned down in Nongoma. Nyembe's wife sustained serious injuries during the shooting but survived the encounter.
According to the charge sheet, Ntuli's reign of terror in Nongoma began in April 2015 when he murdered Bhutiza Mahlobo.
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The following year he gunned down Nyembe, with his wife, Nolwazi Mngomezulu, surviving the attack despite being shot and critically injured.
In 2017 Ntuli hunted down three brothers who were willing to testify as witnesses in the murder of Nyembe.
Brothers Sibusiso Phiwayinkosi, Mcebisi and Sibusiso Elvis Zulu were killed by Ntuli in January 2017.
His last hit before his arrest was Spamandla Zungu, who Ntuli murdered in August 2018.
According to national police spokesperson Brig Vishnu Naidoo, Ntuli is among the accused in the Meyiwa murder case.
"He is charged separately in the matter of Senzo Meyiwa. He is accused [number] five in that matter."
Ntuli's case was adjourned on Tuesday to December 9 for sentencing after his attorney Scelo Zungu applied for a pre-sentence report to be presented in court.
The pre-sentence report would require a parole officer and social worker visiting the family of Ntuli to gather information regarding his exceptional circumstances.
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BURNING TAXIS IN KORSTEN, GQEBERHA
A video posted on social media by Mzansi's leading crime activist, Yusuf Abramjee, shows about three taxis engulfed in flames during daylight on Durban Road, Gqeberha.
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The carnage scenes were soon followed by a report from a local radio station. It said the violent chaos was "an altercation between taxi drivers and Somalian shop owners.
"Police in Gqeberha and several other role-players are on scene at the taxi rank in Korsten where an altercation between taxi drivers and Somalian shop owners escalated. Several vehicles and a shop were set alight. This is a developing story image supplied," the outlet said.
SHOCKED SOUTH AFRICANS REACT TO GQEBERHA WAR
Such violent drama does not need much time for locals to pick up phones and comment strongly. The warzone in Gqebera invited a fair share of political views and conspiracies.
Here are some of the reactions we picked up from Twitter:
"What's happening in Gqeberha is a result of porous borders in SA. The uncontrolled influx of illegal immigrants undermines our sovereignty and poses a security threat to the citizens of this country. The first mandate of any state is to protect its citizens, we are in a failing state," @JustJamal_ said.
"He banna! Really, immigrants behaving like this in another country. Our government is really letting the side down. This is just anarchy! Something HAS TO BE DONE," @Ignaciohb3 said.
"If this it is really between South African businessmen (taxi owners) and Somalians will be interesting it will be time for Anc and Eff to intervene since it's been a long time San's asking government to enforce immigration laws and tighten our borders," @UNgumzamo said.
These guys are not asylum seekers but they are al-Shabab ex terrorists group members…..see what they are doing in Gqeberha pic.twitter.com/cpLFInjCDW
— SiyaH Mdluli 🇿🇦 (@SihleMahamba) October 13, 2021
What is happening in Gqeberha is a wake up call for us to vote wisely next month🤞🏽 pic.twitter.com/gVpakrgiDl
— Pertu💅 (@PertuTiisetso23) October 13, 2021
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Coding is becoming a fundamental literacy, and even our littles can learn to code! Using interactive movement games, students will learn the fundamentals of programming. They will even code games in the very simple but powerful Scratch Jr platform while they learn to think sequentially, explore cause and effect, and develop design and problem solving skills.


The Westerwald 50K Run in Rengsdorf, Germany remains to be one of my favorite courses. This race, in the vicinity of Koblenz, offers a beautiful course, including a lot of forested trail. Originally the event started out as a Wanderung (walk), but at some point in time a run option was added. What is particularly nice about the event is that each year the course changes, sometimes making it easier, sometimes harder. This year was definitely harder, my Garmin registered 1683 meters of elevation gain/loss.
Last Thursday, was Father's Day in Germany, and a holiday (Day of Ascension), and my company was also closed on Friday. With this in mind I was not too concerned about my total lack of hill training for this race. I figured I would just run what I can and walk the rest, it couldn't be too hard, and besides I had a long weekend to recover.
On Wednesday after work I drove to Niederraden, a small town not far from Rengsdorf, my wife had planned on going with me, so I booked a quaint little hotel where I thought she would be comfortable during my run. As it turned out my wife had an ear ache and decided to stay home, so I was on my own. I managed to avoid most of the traffic jams and after a very good dinner at the hotel, went to bed early and had a restful sleep.
The next morning I made my way to the Start, collected my Start packet and found a cup of coffee. This was the 8th time I ran this race, so quickly found a couple people I knew and chatted a bit before as we waited. A few minutes before the race the race director called us together, gave a safety speech and sent us on our way. Looking around I guessed we were around 100-120 runners, I heard earlier there would also be up to 800 walkers throughout the day, they could walk 12, 21, 33 or 50 km.
The weather was very mild, around 12°C at the start, 20°C by the time I finished, and sunny throughout. I was comfortable with short sleeves, shorts and a vest, but shed the vest after the first hour.
I started out running very conservatively, I knew the course would be tough, and I was not adequately trained. The first couple kilometers climbed slowly, then descended for about 4 km. Then we began the first of three major ascents of the day, I walked immediately, as did the others around me. In less than a mile we climbed around 270 meters (885 feet), partly climbing crude stairs built into the hillside, I was very surprised how tired I felt by the time we reached the top and the first aid station.
The next 6-7 kilometers were milder, rolling hills, but at around the 15 km point we descended. And then we descended so more, for almost 8 km, my quads burned by the time we reached what proved to be the lowest elevation point in the race (64 meters). Then we quickly climbed 100 meters, then down, then climbed 250 meters over about 4 km. By this time I was walking, slowly, 28 km into the race and I was giving serious thought to calling it a day and looking for a ride to the finish line.
Fortunately we had reached one of the highlights of the run, a beautiful view of the Rhine river valley below, although it was fairly level at this point, I walked and enjoyed the view. After a couple kilometers I reached an aid station, one of the men manning the station was a former race director, he knew me by first name, we had often talked to one another in the past. He seemed to sense I was not having a good day, and encouraged me to keep going, it will get better.
At around 37-38 km was another aid station, I sat for a few minutes, ate something, then headed out, I needed an hour and half for the last 8-9 km, but I was still moving, shuffling the downhills. I passed the marathon mark in 7:07 hours, just as the course began the longest and probably steepest climb of the day, up to an elevation of 367 meters. I must have been in survival mode, I really don't remember a whole lot about this climb, likewise the at the aid station at the top. I knew I was only 4-5 km to the finish, and it was almost downhill all the way.
I passed a few walkers, one pair said they had walked the 50 km (they started two hours earlier than the runners). I managed to run most of the last few kilometers, if you call a 9:00 min/km shuffle running. In any case I was very pleased to cross the finish line, after 8 hours and 38 minutes there were no cheering fans, we had to annotate our time ourselves (we received a card at the start that was stamped at each of the aid stations).
I wobbled down the stairs into the swimming pool area where the club had set up their tables. The organizers verified my start card, if all the stamps were present, then annotated my finish time for the finishers list, then wrote my time on my finishers certificate, there is no winners, no awards ceremony.
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