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JURY SELECTION IN THE MILITARY
There are major changes coming to jury selection in 2019. Below, we've kept information on the old system. But here is a quick guide to the 2019 changes.
Here are the major changes to military practice for 2019. This is a very simplified guide to give potential accused members a general idea of the changes coming for 2019.
Court-Martial Composition
In 2019, court-martials will have a fixed composition. A General Court-Martial will have 8 members. It could be reduced to 6 or 7 after challenges or excusals. In capital cases, the jury will have 12 members.
In a Special Court-Martial, the jury will consist of 4 members. There is a new type of Special Court-Martial that is military judge alone.
How Does Voting Work
Under the new system, a conviction will require a 3/4thvote (75%). A General Court-Martial with 8 members will require 6 votes to convict – 3 votes to acquit. A Special Court-Martial with members will require 3 votes to convict – 2 votes to acquit.
How Will Military Judge Alone Special Court-Martials Work
Under the new system, a military judge alone special court-martial will have certain sentence limitations. The judge will not be able to impose a punitive discharge, confinement for more than 6 months, or forfeitures of pay for more than 6 months.
Enlisted Members from the Same Unit as the Accused
Article 25, UCMJ was updated. Previously, enlisted members from the same unit as the accused were prohibited from serving on a jury. Now, any enlisted member is eligible to serve – including from the same unit.
Alternate Members
The new Rule for Courts-Martial 502 (a)(2)(B) and 912 allows the Convening Authority to detail alternate members to a court-martial. They are present and hear evidence, but do not participate in deliberations.
Forms, Downloads, & Regulations
Articles of UCMJ
Motions Practice
The Military Rules of Evidence
Your Right to an Attorney
How to Obtain Experts
Administrative Separation Boards
Are there new Sentencing Rules
Under the new system, a military judge will conduct all sentencing. In a members case, the accused can elect sentencing by members.
With members sentencing, the jury will adjudge a single sentence for all offenses. With military judge sentencing, the judge will determine appropriate terms of confinement and/or fines for each specification. The judge then determines whether the sentences are concurrent or consecutive. Terms of confinement for two or more specifications will run concurrently when they involve the same victim.
In the military system, jury selection is unique. The jury is called a panel. The Court Martial Convening Authority (CA) selects the panel from a pool of available members of the command. The CA has wide discretion in selecting the members of the jury pool. All the panel members must be senior in rank (date of rank) to the accused, but the selection is not random.
In a special court-martial, the jury must be composed of at least three members. In a general court-martial the minimum size is five. Most jury pools start with 10-12 members for jury selection - this includes special courts-martial. Enlisted members have a right to a panel composed of at least 1/3 enlisted members. A guilty finding requires a 2/3 vote. A voting chart is included below. Percentages are always rounded up in favor of the accused. Defense counsel has 1 peremptory challenge and unlimited challenges for cause.
Votes Required for Conviction and Acquittal
Panel Size - 2/3 - Votes for Conviction - Votes for Acquittal
12 - 7.99 - 8 - 4
9 - 5.99 - 6 - 4
From a purely mathematical perspective, it's clear that the most favorable jury size for a court-martial is 8. At eight members, the prosecution needs to obtain 6 votes for a conviction. The defense lawyer needs 3 for an acquittal.
Military judges also have wide discretion in how jury selection is conducted. A minimal written questionnaire is completed by members after they have been notified about their service. At the discretion of the trial judge, this questionnaire may be supplemented with an additional questionnaire much like what is allowed in civilian courts. The general selection procedure at trial starts with group voir dire conducted by a judge, followed by group voir dire conducted by the parties. The judge may or may not allow follow-up questioning in the group format, but individual questioning of members out of the presence of other members may occur in response to answers given during group voir dire, and in some cases, may be entirely new areas of inquiry.
The basis for challenge to a member is in Rule for Courts-Martial (R.C.M.) 912 (f)(1)(A)(N). They are (a) actual bias and (b) implied bias (which is unique to the military and addresses the perceptions of fairness by outside observers of the outcome of a court-martial that included the member(s) at issue.
The liberal grant mandate directs the trial judge to be generous or liberally grant the accused's challenges for cause based on actual or implied bias. However, the liberal grant mandate only applies to the accused and does not extend to challenges for cause raised by trial counsel.
Here is a more detailed description of the law from one of our recent appellate briefs:
"As a matter of due process, an accused has a constitutional right, as well as a regulatory right, to a fair and impartial panel." United States v. Wiesen, 56 M.J. 172, 174 (C.A.A.F. 2001). Rule for Courts-Martial 912(f)(1)(N) states: "[a]member shall be excused for cause whenever it appears that the member . . . [s]hould not sit in the interest of having the court-martial free from substantial doubt as to legality, fairness, and impartiality."
A military judge looks to the "totality of the circumstances" of a particular case when determining member bias, actual or implied. United States v. Nash, 71 M.J. 83, 88 (C.A.A.F. 2012). "This rule encompasses challenges based upon both actual and implied bias." United States v. Bagstad, 68 M.J. 460, 462 (C.A.A.F. 2010)(quoting United States v. Elfayoumi, 66 M.J. 354, 356 (C.A.A.F. 2008)). Actual and implied bias are "'separate legal tests, not separate grounds for challenge.'" United States v. Briggs, 64 M.J. 285, 286 (C.A.A.F. 2007) (quoting UnitedStates v. Armstrong, 54 M.J. 51, 53 (C.A.A.F. 2000)). The court uses an objective standard to determine if implied bias exists. Wiesen, 56 M.J. at 175. "The core of that objective test is the consideration of the public's perception of fairness in having a particular member as part of the court-martial panel." United States v. Peters, 74 M.J. 31, __, 2015 CAAF LEXIS 143, *8 (C.A.A.F. 2015)(citing United States v. Rome, 47 M.J. 467, 469 (C.A.A.F. 1998).
"A military judge's decision whether to grant a challenge for cause based on actual bias is reviewed for an abuse of discretion." United States v. Leonard, 63 M.J. 398, 402 (C.A.A.F. 2006). Appellate courts defer to the military judge, "only when . . . [he] indicates on the record an accurate understanding of the law and its application to the relevant facts." Briggs, 64 M.J. at 287 (citing United States v. Downing, 56 M.J. 419, 422 (C.A.A.F. 2002)). A military judge receives less deference "on questions of implied bias." Bagstad, 68 M.J. at 462. Implied bias "is objectively viewed through the eyes of the public, focusing on the appearance of fairness." United States v. Bragg, 66 M.J. 325, 326 (C.A.A.F. 2008).
Qualified disclaimers of bias are insufficient to overcome a member's apparent bias. United States v. Martinez, 67 M.J. 59, 61 (C.A.A.F. 2008). "A prospective juror's assessment of her own ability to remain impartial is irrelevant for the purposes of the [implied bias] test." United States v. Mitchell, 690 F.3d 137, 142 (3rd Cir. 2012)(citing United States v. Torres, 128 F.3d 38, 45 (2nd Cir. 1997)). A qualified response to rehabilitative questions may raise additional doubts about a panel member's impartiality. Nash, 71 M.J. at 99 ("While the military judge is in the best position to judge the demeanor of a member, in certain contexts mere declarations of impartiality, no matter how sincere, may not be sufficient.") Simple "yes" or "no" answers to a military judge's leading rehabilitative questions may not overcome the bias. See Martinez, 67 M.J. at 60-61.
"In close cases, military judges are enjoined to liberally grant challenges for cause." Id. at 61. Federal courts follow the same rule, that doubts about juror impartiality are resolved against the juror. United States v. Polichemi, 219 F.3d 698, 704 (7th Cir. 2000)(explaining that a juror who belongs to a class presumed biased "may well be objective in fact, but the relationship is so close that the law errs on the side of caution"). The liberal grant mandate is even more significant in the military context because the defense has only one peremptory challenge. United States v. Schlamer, 52 M.J. 80, 93 (C.A.A.F. 1999). A military judge has a duty to apply the "liberal grant" mandate in ruling on challenges for cause. Leonard, 63 M.J. at 402. However, merely stating the words "liberal grant mandate" on the record is not sufficient to satisfy the military judge's duty to inquire into a member's underlying bias. The trial judge must inquire into the facts underlying the bias. See Mitchell, 690 F.3d at 143.
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Swans Commentary » swans.com September 23, 2013
Chemical Defanging Of The Syrian Civil War Begins
by Manuel García, Jr.
(Swans - September 23, 2013) The international security concern arising from the Syrian Civil War is that a loss of control over its chemical weapons by the Syrian government could result in their falling into the hands of militias and terrorist groups, which could export them to cause terrible mischief elsewhere in the world. Putting these weapons under international control, and then destroying them, would be a cooperative activity that could be the nucleus around which a political settlement of the Syrian Civil War could be framed.
Nations and sub-national populations that may now differ on the Syrian Civil War might learn how to extend the technical cooperation that will be required of them to ensure the elimination of the Syrian chemical weapons stockpile into the political realm so as to achieve a consensus for ending the violence and the continuing tragedies of that war.
On September 9, 2013, the Syrian government of Bashar al-Assad agreed to relinquish its chemical weapons stockpile in exchange for avoiding attack by US forces and overthrow as a most likely result. This development was reported by The Washington Post of that day (compacting several quotes):
The government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday said it welcomed a Russian proposal to avert U.S. military strikes by having Damascus turn over control of its chemical weapons to international monitors. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said his country would ask Syria to relinquish control of its chemical weapons to international monitors to prevent a U.S. strike. Lavrov also called on Syria to sign and ratify the Convention on Chemical Weapons, which outlaws the production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons. Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem said Syria "welcomes the Russian initiative," and "we also welcome the wisdom of the Russian leadership, which is trying to prevent American aggression against our people." (1)
By September 14, the Syrian government had agreed to the Russian proposal to give up its chemical weapons in exchange for restraint by the U.S. and its like-minded allies (France and the U.K.) on launching an aerial attack on Syrian government forces and facilities. Such an attack had been urged by US president Obama as punishment for the alleged used of chemical weapons against civilians by the Syrian government, specifically the Ghouta attacks of August 21 (with perhaps up to 1,400 fatalities).
The bargain made by al-Assad's Syria was clear-cut: loss of its chemical warfare capability in exchange for political survival. The Syrian government really had no choice, but this decision was made palatable for it because of the diplomatic and physical protection the al-Assad regime gained from the Russian political investment in this scheme. Giving up its chemical weapons while under Russian diplomatic cover (an assured UN Security Council veto on any military intervention in Syria, similar to the U.S. UN-insurance for Israel) will allow it to survive to continue its battles against the rebel militias in Syria. So, the al-Assad regime clings to power for the present, despite the hot breath of America (and the U.K., and France, and Israel) on its back.
Once the Syrian government's chemical weapons are inventoried and secured by the UN disarmament forces (probably Russian troops), then any small chemical attacks that may occur would obviously be by rebels, and would give added justification for government assaults against them. Such incidents would also draw the attention of international chemical weapons disarmament troops in Syria, and that could only be to the disadvantage of rebel groups.
It seems that chemical agents have been used as weapons by both government and anti-government forces in Syria during the two-and-one-half years of civil war. (2)
Because of the general breakdown of order everywhere in Syria, it also seems very likely that there have been many screw-ups in the deployment of force by each side (fog of war, and there are many sides). In the case of chemical attacks, it seems possible that some dispersals were beyond the expectations and control of the attackers. Examples of such possibilities are:
-- amateurs (rebels) mixing chemicals badly, or using too much, or generally unaware of what exactly they were dispersing and what its lethality would be;
-- and/or government artillery troops confusing sarin-loaded shells with regular high explosive shells during barrages, the artillery shells would look identical externally except for markings coded for type of warhead, not something the grunts firing the cannons would stop to look at, but which their officers are supposed to insure have been supplied correctly and are used according to the battle plan.
The largest chemical weapons attacks (e.g., Ghouta) are much more likely the work of government forces, which are far more capable than the rebels of mounting such attacks. One can imagine reasonable government motivation for doing so, coupled with a bit of panic, in order to maintain control of airfields and airports south and east of the Presidential Palace (which is in central Damascus), and routes east used to supply government troops in the countryside (rebel territory).
It seems the government has been using chemical weapons for some time in small deployments when it faced a stalemate in a fight for territory it viewed as strategically essential. It also seems that the political leadership may have used chemical weapons at times (and perhaps in the Ghouta attacks) as a morale booster for its own fanatics in the front lines stymied by entrenched opposition forces holding vital ground. Another psychological impact, but aimed at rebels and civilians, which might have been desired by a panicky government worried about the consequences of a collapse of its eastern front in Damascus is the message: if you think our Army will break and you can join a charge west to overrun Damascus (like the fall of Tripoli), beware, we will gas you in your tracks.
In the long term, it would not seem to be in the Syrian government's interest to launch chemical attacks, especially large scale attacks. However, in panicky short-term situations it might seem absolutely necessary. Once you survive the local panic, you have to deal with the ongoing international political fallout of your impulsive and reactive moves. A metaphor for this psychology is this: Desperate to stay afloat in a leaky boat on a stormy sea you drop the oars and jump up to plug a leak that pops open, and then get back to rowing toward shore until the next leak gushes.
The rebel groups that (probably) mounted chemical attacks were most likely motivated by the local short-term consideration of gaining an immediate tactical advantage, but perhaps also strategically of trying to frame the government so as to trip Obama's "red line" and bring in anti-government foreign military intervention.
While the rebel forces began with little technical capability to mount chemical warfare, this has increased as the war has progressed because of the capture of chemical plants, an influx of foreign supplies (some of which might include materials and chemicals that could be weaponized), and because of the large number of military defectors from the Syrian Army, some of whom would have technical skills and knowledge that could help produce a rebel chemical weapons arsenal. Also, rebel forces have very likely captured government weapons such as riot gear (tear gas) from police stations and arsenals they have overrun, or from government troops they have killed in battle.
It is possible (though unlikely) rebels have captured some government chemical munitions (which would normally be very heavily guarded, as they are Syria's nuclear equivalent). During the chaos of the collapse of Saddam Hussein's Iraq, indigenous opposition forces (not NATO) captured Iraqi chemical artillery shells from unguarded or abandoned weapons depots (once hidden) not realizing what they were, and used them in their own artillery barrages. Some US troops were slightly contaminated as an indirect result.
So, now it appears that the Syrian government's chemical weapons will be put under international control, perhaps with some initial contention and uncertainties, and that the civil war will continue despite chemical weapons disarmament.
Today, while still only a hope that the restraint and cooperation required of international political competitors, in order to eliminate Syrian chemical weapons, will blossom into a political process to end -- reduce? -- the violence of the Syrian Civil War, that hope is just a little bit brighter.
GENEVA - The United States and Russia reached a sweeping agreement on Saturday [September 14, 2013] that called for Syria's arsenal of chemical weapons to be removed or destroyed by the middle of 2014 and indefinitely stalled the prospect of American airstrikes. The joint announcement, on the third day of intensive talks in Geneva, also set the stage for one of the most challenging undertakings in the history of arms control. "This situation has no precedent," said Amy E. Smithson, an expert on chemical weapons at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies. "They are cramming what would probably be five or six years' worth of work into a period of several months, and they are undertaking this in an extremely difficult security environment due to the ongoing civil war." (3)
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Manuel García, Jr. on Swans. He is a native of the upper upper west side barrio of the 1950s near Riverside Park in Manhattan, New York City, and a graduate engineering physicist who specialized in the physics of fluids and electricity. He retired from a 29 year career as an experimental physicist with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the first fifteen years of which were spent in underground nuclear testing. An avid reader with a taste for classics, and interested in the physics of nature and how natural phenomena can impact human activity, he has long been interested in non-fiction writing with a problem-solving purpose. García loves music and studies it, and his non-technical thinking is heavily influenced by Buddhist and Jungian ideas. A father of both grown children and a school-age daughter, today García occupies himself primarily with managing his household and his young daughter's many educational activities. García's political writings are left wing and, along with his essays on science-and-society, they have appeared in a number of smaller Internet magazines since 2003, including Swans. Please visit his personal Blog at manuelgarciajr.wordpress.com. (back)
1. Will Englund, Debbi Wilgoren, and Karen DeYoung, "Syria says it 'welcomes' Russian proposal on securing chemical weapons," The Washington Post, September 9, 2013, http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/john-kerry-in-london-campaigns-for-world-to-support-military-strike-against-syria/2013/09/09/e8ad7a72-193d-11e3-80ac-96205cacb45a_story.html (back)
2. "Ghouta attacks," http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Ghouta_attacks and "Syrian Civil War, Chemical Weapons," http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrian_civil_war#Chemical_weapons (p577) (back)
3. Michael R. Gordon, "U.S. and Russia Reach Deal to Destroy Syria's Chemical Arms," The New York Times, September 14, 2013, http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/15/world/middleeast/syria-talks.html (back)
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The menopause transition, which typically occurs in a woman's 40s or 50s, can bring with it unpleasant symptoms that lower quality of life. Although menopause is not a disease and does not need to be treated, the symptoms can be managed if they greatly interfere with daily life. With the possible risks of conventional hormone replacement therapy, some women opt for non-pharmaceutical treatment methods for their menopause symptoms.
How Can I Ease My Menopause Symptoms Naturally?
Whether you add something new to your routine or omit a previous habit, some natural treatments can help manage menopause symptoms.
Coffee is the main one, but tea, soda, and chocolate are also sources of caffeine. Menopausal women are often plagued by symptoms like night sweats and sleeplessness, which can result in fatigue and added stress. Consuming caffeine in the late evening can interfere with sleep patterns and increase the risk of night sweats. Therefore, caffeine consumption should be moderated during the menopause transition.
Incorporating soy into your diet may be a possible solution to menopause problems because soy contains phytoestrogens, in addition to being a good source of protein, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids. It's important to limit the amount of soy that you eat or drink and not to use soy for long-term menopausal relief. Soy products include soymilk, tofu, tempeh, and edamame.
Regular exercise can also have a positive effect on the functioning of the body. Working out for 30 minutes a day, five days a week can lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and weight gain. Weight-bearing activities will also help to ward off osteoporosis. Exercising releases serotonin and endorphins, neurotransmitters that chase away stress and anxiety and leave you feeling happy.
Herbal remedies to relieve the symptoms of menopause come in several varieties, usually categorized according to how they function. Phytoestrogenic herbs like black cohosh and dong quai are so named because they introduce a plant version of the hormone estrogen into the body. However, it's important to be cautious with phytoestrogenic herbs. While they can solve the problem of low estrogen levels for most women, it is thought that taking these herbs for an extended period of time can also render the body less able to produce its own estrogen.
Because phytoestrogenic herbs can only be taken for short-term relief, hormone-regulating herbs like Macafem are preferred by some women. This type of herb encourages the body to produce more of its own estrogen and other hormones naturally thanks to its beneficial nutrients. Herbs that nourish the body's endocrine system are a safe way to treat menopause symptoms.
Although natural treatments may be beneficial, it's important to maintain a good relationship with your doctor, especially during menopause. Make regular appointments with your physician to receive a proper diagnosis, ask for treatment recommendations, and monitor your progress through the menopause transition.


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PSD2 What does it mean?
PSD2 – what is it and what changes can we expect?
PSD2 is about to shake up banking payments services – what is it and what changes can we expect? New European Union rules governing how payment service providers operate are about to shake up the banking industry thanks to PSD2, but what do the changes actually mean?
Put simply, Payment Services Directive Two (PSD2) is a piece of legislation designed to force providers of payment services to improve customer authentication processes and to also bring in new regulation around third-party involvement.
The directive came into force in January 2016, but EU member states have until January 2018 to bring it into national law. From then on, those wishing to supply payment services will have to comply with the legislation if they want to run payments within the EU – as well as in and out of it.
Besides establishing a new, common set of standards for payments, PSD2 forces payment services to implement 'strong customer authentication' and it also widens the regulatory net to include services that have access to an individual's bank account, but are not the account service provider.
The changes are being made to reflect developments in payment technology and to lessen existing security, data, and fraud concerns.
For those covered by the legislation, that really means two major challenges: working out the way they intend to meet the new requirement by 2018, then implementing that change.
While firms are obliged to meet the requirements of the directive to stay in business, the manner in which they do that is up to them. For banks – and others – that could mean ushering in a new generation of payment and authentication practice, such as fingerprint or facial recognition, as well as a new generation of security tokens and/or phrases.
It could also mean varying levels of authentication for the customer – dependent on the transaction – and figuring out how to allow customers to transact on-the-go from a number of different devices.
The big question for payment service providers is whether they are yet equipped to make those changes?


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In 2014, Open Society Foundations partnered with Academy Award® nominated filmmaker and Co-Founder of Narativ, Murray Nossel, M.S.W., Ph.D., to bring forth the rich and important narratives of the European Roma population through a storytelling initiative. For the Roma to tell their own history and experiences would serve as a means to combat the pervasive, longstanding discrimination against them.
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Nossel first developed his storytelling method in 1994 through a social service program for people diagnosed with AIDS. In the two decades since, he has worked in partnerships with the WHO and many U.S. foundations to bring his method to more than 50 countries for the purpose of healing and community empowerment. Nossel co-wrote a play with Narativ Co-Founder Paul Browde, "Two Men Talking," using this method with running performances in NYC and London. Nossel's film, "Why Can't We Be a Family Again?" was nominated for a 2002 Academy Award®. Nossel is currently spearheading the World Mother Storytelling Project.
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Murray Nossel, M.S.W., Ph.D., developed his listening and storytelling method at the height of the AIDS epidemic in New York City, and the stories it produced formed the basis of a campaign that halted defunding of research, saving countless lives. Since then, as co-founder, and director of Narativ, Nossel has applied his methodology in advocacy work across Europe, Africa, and the United States. In particular, his work with Open Society Foundations and the Roma Initiative in Healthcare demonstrates the transformation possible with long-term practice and implementation of stories and storytelling principles in advocacy. Nossel has also applied his listening and storytelling methodology in the theater and documentary filmmaking. "Two Men Talking," a performance of his listening and storytelling method developed with Dr. Paul Browde, has been performed in the West End of London and Off-Broadway in New York City. His film, "Why Can't We Be a Family Again?", about African American brothers in Brooklyn struggling to reunite with their mother, a recovering drug addict, was nominated for a 2002 Academy Award®. Nossel is the founder and director of the World Mother Storytelling Project.
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Nesime Salioska is a graduate of the Business Academy, and is a founder and executive director of the association ROMA S.O.S. in Prilep, Macedonia. She has worked in a fellowship position and as an observer on multiple political and social organizations that seek to improve women's rights in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, including as policy fellow in Macedonia, Roma Women's Fellowship of the Network's Women Program of OSI and CEU-Center for Policy Studies; fellowship on the position of Roma women in the labor-market in SEE; local coordinator for Prilep on the project "CEDAW and Roma women in Macedonia," initially coordinated by Roma Center of Skopje, financially supported by Roma Participation Program – Budapest and UNIFEM. As well she speaks at relevant conferences, such as the third thematic session "Inequalities, social inclusion and rights", on the occasion of 25 years of the International conference on population and dynamics, organized by UNFPA and UNECE in Geneva, Palace of Nations. Advocating for the rights of women, particularly Roma women, is a life-long cause to which she is deeply dedicated.
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Hanna O'Brien majored in Anthropology and Pre-professional Studies, spent summers 2010 and 2011 conducting field research in palliative care in the Central and Eastern regions of Uganda. Her research was funded by the Kellogg and Kroc Institutes at Notre Dame and sponsored by the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) in Kampala. Hanna's research addressed the perspectives of health disparities in Ugandan palliative care and disease-modifying services. Through collaboration with PCAU and the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care in South Bend, Indiana, Hanna hopes that their work will help create a tangible difference by developing sustainable health initiatives.
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The Mainstream Media Doesn't Want To Talk About #ReleaseTheMemo, But This Could Be The Biggest Scandal In D.C. Since Watergate
January 21, 2018 January 21, 2018 by Michael Snyder
Republican members of Congress are pushing for the release of a memo that reportedly shows that government surveillance powers were illegally used against Donald Trump during the presidential campaign, and that the Obama administration, the FBI and Hillary Clinton illegally colluded in a concerted effort to try to destroy Trump's chances of winning the presidency. If these allegations turn out to be true, this will be the biggest scandal in American political history, but so far the mainstream media doesn't want to talk about it. Other than Fox News, it is hard to find any coverage of this memo on any of the mainstream news networks. But as you will see below, Republican members of Congress are making a tremendous amount of noise about it.
Only certain members of Congress have been able to read this memo so far. In order to take a look at it, these members of Congress have had to go to a secure room in the depths of the Capitol, and they are not permitted to reveal the details of what they have read.
But some Republican members of Congress that have seen it are speaking out, and what they have revealed so far is extremely alarming…
"It's troubling. It is shocking," Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) told Fox News. "Part of me wishes that I didn't read it because I don't want to believe that those kinds of things could be happening in this country that I call home and love so much."
"The facts contained in this memo are jaw-dropping and demand full transparency. There is no higher priority than the release of this information to preserve our democracy," said Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), a member of the Judiciary Committee, which oversees the DOJ and the FBI.
Another Judiciary Committee member, Rep. Steve King (R-IA), called what he saw in the memo "sickening" and said it was "worse than Watergate."
Actually, Representative King had a whole lot more to say about the memo than that. Here is the full quote that he posted on Twitter…
I have read the memo. The sickening reality has set in. I no longer hold out hope there is an innocent explanation for the information the public has seen. I have long said it is worse than Watergate. It was #neverTrump & #alwaysHillary. #releasethememo
A sitting member of Congress says that this is "worse than Watergate" and the mainstream media doesn't want to talk about it?
Once upon a time the mainstream media at least tried to be fair, but at this point they are extremely hesitant to publish anything that does not fit with the narrative that the Democrats are good and the Republicans are bad.
This memo could be the thing that causes all hell to break loose in Washington. According to Representative Matt Gaetz, "people could lose their job" once this memo gets out…
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz said he believed people could lose their jobs after the memo is released.
"I believe the consequence of its release will be major changes in people currently working at the FBI and the Department of Justice," he said, referencing DOJ officials Rod Rosenstein and Bruce Ohr.
"You think about, 'is this happening in America or is this the KGB?' That's how alarming it is," Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry said.
And not too long ago, U.S. Representative Jody Hice added his voice to those calling for the release of this memo…
Earlier this morning, I examined the classified, four-page memo from @HouseIntelComm regarding the FBI, DOJ, and the so-called #RussianCollusion. To put it simply, "WOW." I joined the call to #ReleaseTheMemo. Americans deserve truth and transparency.
I know that most people have such short attention spans these days, but this is one scandal that we cannot let go. Even though members of Congress are not supposed to reveal the contents of this memo, Representative Gaetz says that it reveals "horrific abuses" that were committed during the Obama administration that will "shock the conscience of this country"…
When asked about the contents of the memo, Rep. Gaetz replied, "There are 4 pages of a memorandum prepared by the Intelligence Committee that will shock the conscience of this country when it comes to the horrific abuses that occurred during the last admin. and that I believe continue to pose a threat to Donald Trump's presidency."
Later in the interview, Rep. Gaetz hinted the memo outlines how the U.S. government may have committed fraud by presenting the courts with "false information," to obtain FISA warrants.
We need to make as much noise as possible until the American people are allowed to see this memo.
And if it is as bad as many people believe that it is, a whole lot of people from the Obama administration and the Clinton campaign need to go to prison.
Fortunately, there are already indications that we are going to get to see this memo soon. According to Representative Dave Joyce, the process of getting this memo released to the public has already begun…
Great news! Our efforts to #ReleaseTheMemo have been effective and the HPSIC plans to begin the process to release the FBI/FISA/Russia memo. This may take up to 19+ Congressional work days but Americans deserve to know the truth.
As I have been stressing repeatedly in recent weeks, we must restore the rule of law in this nation if we want the American people to have faith in the system.
President Trump is fighting tirelessly to do the right thing, but there are dark forces inside the government that desperately want to keep the truth from being exposed. I really like how Tom Luongo described this struggle in one of his recent pieces…
Trump's continued needling of the establishment; playing the long game and demonizing the media which is the tip of the Shadow Government's spear while strengthening the support of both the military (through his backing them at every turn) and his base by assisting them destroy the false narratives of globalism has been nothing short of amazing.
As a hard-core, jaded politico, I can tell you I never thought for a second he had the ability to what he's already done. But, as the past few months have pointed out, the real power in the world doesn't rest with the few thousand who manipulate the levers of power but the billions who for years stood by and let them.
And those days of standing by are gone.
If Hillary Clinton had won the election, we would have never learned about any of this corruption that is going on behind the scenes.
The Trump presidency is our golden opportunity to take our government back, and I plan to be a big part of the solution once I get to Congress. Nobody is above the law, and I believe that this memo could be a tipping point.
It is time for Hillary Clinton, John Podesta and the rest of that crowd to go to prison, and the American people should accept nothing less.
Michael Snyder is a pro-Trump candidate for Congress in Idaho's First Congressional District, and you can learn how you can get involved in the campaign on his official website. His new book entitled "Living A Life That Really Matters" is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com.
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Cutting through the fluff around the Target PIN breach
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OK, so Target is back in the news, and it's nowhere nearly as bad this time but there's some posturing and some fluff in the news, so I'll take it upon myself to demystify some of it. Some of it's PR fluff, and some of it's highly technical, so I'll cut through it.
I'm just glad–I guess–to be talking about this stuff outside of a job interview. Like I said, this time the news isn't nearly as bad as it could be. Read more
What I'm doing to protect myself after the Target data breach
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As you've probably heard, Target had a bad month. Between the days of 27 November and 15 December, about 40 million credit card numbers were stolen, making it one of the biggest breaches of its kind in history. As far as we know, the card number and security code were stolen, but debit-card PINs and addresses were not.
Target says they have contained the breach and are cooperating with credit card companies and authorities. Cringely has some analysis, but it has more for people like me to think about how we do things at work than it does for consumers.
And, well, as luck would have it, I shopped a lot at Target between the days in question. And I used both my credit and debit card during that time. Here's what I'm doing, some of which may be counter-intuitive.
Will this go down as my greatest crime against humanity?
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I can't decide if I should feel distressed that one of my Wikipedia entries directly led to the creation of the Martha Stewart entry on Wikipedia.
Allow me to explain myself. A link to a non-existant article about Frank W. Woolworth on a page in my watchlist was bugging me. So I wrote up Mr. Woolworth, which led me to do a writeup about the company he founded. Now I was born long after the five-and-dime's heyday, but the concept was so central to many people's memory of the 20th century that it bothered me that it wasn't there. And even though Woolworth's company is a shadow of its former self today–so much so that I wouldn't be surprised if you thought it was out of business–Frank Woolworth invented the techniques that made Sam Walton the richest man in America.
I guess a cynical take on history could be that Frank Woolworth dramatically changed the look of downtown America, a century before Sam Walton destroyed it.
Woolworth's five-and-dime stores evolved into the modern discount store we know today, which led me to write up an entry on Target Corporation and make significant additions to the entry on Kmart Corporation, since Woolworth at one time had two chains that competed directly with two of Kresge's (now Kmart's) chains.
Then someone noticed the Kmart entry didn't mention Martha Stewart. Next thing I know, Martha Stewart has an entry in the Wikipedia.
Now Martha Stewart joins the long list of pop-culture icons who have entries in the Wikipedia.
I guess I really should go back to researching Microsoft.


This will just be a short post (though I don't really write long posts). I just want to share photos of my Spring experience (but really, they're mostly of Sakura) in Berlin.
This season is just soooo wonderful despite the crazy April weather throwing us ambivalent situations in a day. Spring reminds us that life is beautiful and that it is fleeting, that is why we have to enjoy every day, if not every minute of it.
This is where the Berlin Wall once stood. They are now lined with Sakura trees from the Japanese. They serve as a gift for the reunification of Berlin. This is just a short strip though, I'll visit the longer one soon!


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Dervish in Concert
Rescheduled to Monday 9th August 2021 @ 8pm
Venue: Fleadhfest Gig Rig, Sligo
Doors: 7pm
Traditional Irish supergroup Dervish have been touring for over 30 years. Having played everywhere from Rio to Glastonbury, Dervish return to their roots in Sligo for their first 'home' concert since 2010.
Dervish include some of the very best traditional Irish musicians, an incomparable singer in Cathy Jordan, and they are truly a brilliant live band. So don't miss a chance to see Dervish return to Sligo as part of Fleadhfest 2021, either in person or online on Fleadhfest.ie.
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Register your interest in this event. Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, we cannot yet confirm the event capacity until closer to the event. However, if you would like to register your interest by completing the form below, we will get in contact with you before the event, should your name be selected. Please note that we expect demand to far exceed supply for all Fleadhfest concerts, so we are currently limiting the numbers of tickets for each successful applicant to 4.
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I can confirm that I am 18 years of age or older, and that all members of my party are in my Covid-19 'pod'. I undertake to follow all Covid-19 guidelines in place at the time of this event and will adhere to all guidelines and instructions put in place be the event organisers. Tickets will be distributed by email in advance of the concert and must be produced to access this event. Terms and conditions apply.
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Monday 9th August 2021 @ 8pm
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Traditions Meet
Thursday 5th August 2021 @ 8pm
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Máirtín O'Connor Trio in Concert
Sunday 8th August 2021 @ 8pm
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Téada in Concert
Monday 2nd August 2021 @ 8pm
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Moxie in Concert
Friday 6th August 2021 @ 8pm
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Knocknashee Céilí Band in Concert
Sunday 1st August 2021 @ 8pm
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More What's On
Every day at 1pm during Fleadhfest, we invite musicians to take over our Facebook page and to live stream a lunchtime session for you to enjoy around the world.
We invite musicians from all around the world to learn new tunes with our expert tutors at Scoil Éigse, which will take place online throughout Fleadhfest.
Seachtain na hÉigse
A series of lectures and performances which look at some of the historical aspects of our music and culture.


Free, open source translation tools are very useful, if you don't have a lot of money to spend on software. And, it's not like you have to buy a CAT tool in order to translate.
OmegaT took me a long way, and I still love it, mostly because it's open source. I'm running Linux Mint 17 on my main desktop computer, which is the leading open source distribution today, so running OmegaT on top of that is a natural choice, because it's also open source.
I did run into some problems with OmegaT when I wanted to scale up my translation business, which is something I focus on everyday: Translate more words, improve the quality of my translations and make more money.
As a small player on the translation market there are many things that I can't control, for example what software the big players use. One way of scaling up the amount of words I handle each day, is to work together with the big players.
And when several large translation agencies wanted me to work on translation jobs in a specific file format, but I had to keep declining because my tools didn't support it, I started to pay attention. It became a question of when I could support it, instead of if I wanted to support it.
Don't get me wrong, I still love open source. It's just such an awesome idea, and for something not related to translation, you should definitely check out, what Kodi can do for your experience of online entertainment.
OmegaT and the free version of memoQ could probably be used for building a perfect freelance translators career, if you pick the right clients. I can't imagine you would face any of the challenges I'm talking about, if you're translating fiction for example.
The problem I had with OmegaT was, that it didn't have good enough support for all the industry standard file formats, at least not in a way, which I could solve. In principle, everything is possible, if you have enough time and money, and the people who are developing OmegaT seem to be very nice and helpful, but again, I also want to make money here, so I'm depending on the ability to plug in and get going.
I'm sure every open source program will eventually feature every function people want. Just look at how much pressure Linux has put on Windows.
On the other hand, memoQ actually supports nearly all the industry standard file formats, if not all, but again, it's commercial and the free version will only take you that long. The free version of memoQ gives you a helluva good taste of what the full version is capable of.
I did a couple of jobs in the free version of memoQ, but the lack of support for XLIFF and SDL Trados Studio files became a very limiting factor for me, when I wanted to scale up my freelance translation business. But hey, that's okay, the awesome developers need to get paid too.
Translating a couple of Word documents here and there was okay for me to do in OmegaT or the free version of memoQ, but taking on jobs from the bigger boys required plugging into existing standard systems. Actually, as far as I know there are no limits on the size of the documents when using these two programs, so with OmegaT it's more like a compatibility issue.
When using the free version of memoQ I found that I wasn't allowed to use more than one translation memory (TM) and one termbase (TB) for each project, which is a limiting factor when you're supposed to plug in and continue the work that is already in the system of a large established agency. If I create a new TM for a new job, I can't load an existing TM from the client, and use them at the same time, and the same goes for termbases.
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Last year on Halloween, I challenged Minnesota musicians and directors to decorate my inbox with their Halloweeny music videos, and the results were a graveyard smash. Let's see if we can do it again.
I know for sure we'll have at least two on-theme videos for Michael Myers Day next week, but I want to see scads more come in. Devilish rap videos. Garage-pop visions of Dracula. Whatever's rattling around in the crypt of your creative mind, I want to see it and share it. I want this to be a tradition at Local Frames, and I'll make a pledge right here to make it one: Next week, we'll feature any and all Halloween-themed videos submitted to Local Frames, regardless of whether there are 5 or 15.
If you make the spooky stuff, well, I've got a column for it to haunt.
Most message-driven music videos feel like PSAs, meaning the lesson gets lost in the corniness. For their newest video collaboration, rapper Dima Kash and director Sam Armstrong decided to give their pro-family anthem "Love/Hate" a cinematic feel. The plot of the video follows a father at war with his girlfriend, denying responsibility for their child. However, when tragedy strikes, the loss makes the father wish he'd reconsidered the family before him.
Former Warped Tour attendees will find a lot to love in the Revenge Wedding's new video for "Room on Fire." The power-chord-driven jam combines everything that was fun about being a reckless teen—anxiety, energy, ennui—with the all-too-real struggles of transitioning into adulthood. The video cuts together various Revenge Wedding performances as the band tries to shake off the stress of having a 9-5, adapting to mood enhancers, and searching for a sense of place in corporate America.
Straight outta Duluth comes JamesG,who introduces himself like any good Duluthian—by rapping from the back of a camper van. The van in the video for "Making Moes" does have a deeper meaning, though: It's the van that JamesG took across the country this past summer. The vehicle represents JamesG's ambition to get out of Duluth and onto the national radar, but it also shows that the words on the chorus of "Making Moves" are not an aspiration; they're a commitment he's ready to repeat. "Making Moves" is the first single off of JamesG's new EP, Dumb, which drops November 16.
Rich Mattson and the Northstars make the kind of blues-tinged alt-country that makes for a good companion on long, lonesome rides. For their new single "EZ Rider," the band imagine a man on the other end of their songs, cruising along looking for rest and companionship. It's all conjured in a mix of live and archival footage that gives the feel you're touring the landscape right alonside them. The song comes from January's forthcoming record Totem. Check out the riders themselves on November 3 at Mortimer's. Rich Yarges and the Pop Mechanics fill out the bill.
Are you ready to rise up with the fire? Minneapolis alt-rock band Dividing Eden challenge their fans to wake up and start fighting in their new song "Giants." To better galvanize their audience, the band released a fierce-as-hell video with director Jesse Lynch. Drawing inspiration from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, the video tells a story of a trunk, a crossbow, and a determination for revenge. Dividing Eden's next LP, Giants, releases on November 9. Join them that night at Route 47 for a gig with Version 5, Divide the Fall, and Lake Avenue.


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(876) 926-1365 / (876) 648-5292 / (876) 616-6816
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Meet Our Team Of
Professional Doctors
A dynamic group of doctors and other medical experts all working together for your care. We cater to all your health needs.
Our Professional Doctors Are
Always Caring. Always here.
We offer a comprehensive array of services that are professionally
and courteously administered to all our patients.
Dr. Stacey-Ann Brown
Dr. Stacey-Ann Brown is our General Practitioner. She is passionate in her pursuit of delivering insightful medical care to empower persons from all walks of life to use 'healthy thinking' to become the healthiest version of themselves. As a General Practitioner, she incorporates her knowledge of Public Health, to understand the ebb and flow of good health care delivery.
Dr. Thin Thiri Aung
Dr. Thin Thiri Aung is our General Practitioner extraordinaire. She earned her medical degree with distinction from the premier University of Medicine, Yangon, Myanmar. Now 'jamaicanised', she migrated to Jamaica in 2010 and continued to excel as a postgraduate doctor at the largest multi-specialty hospital in Jamaica.
Dr. Conrad Morris
As an experienced General Surgeon, patients are always pleasantly surprised by Dr. Conrad Morris' easy-going and truly down to earth demeanor. This comes from his rural upbringing and from having over 20 years of experience in his field. Dr. Morris graduated from the Rostov State Medical University, Russia in 1996, and completed his DM General Surgery at the University of the West Indies in 2006. He is a Consultant Surgeon at the Kingston Public Hospital and an Associate Lecturer in General Surgery at the University of the West Indies.
Dr. Kamika Fletcher-Peddie
Dr. Kamika Fletcher Peddie possesses over 13 years of medical experience. She is a consultant in the field of internal medicine which has equipped her with the knowledge in the prevention and treatment of a wide range of medical illnesses affecting adults. Dr. Peddie is a highly motivated professional with a strong desire to empower individuals to improve their health and achieve their specific health goals.
Nutrition specialist
Ms. Livingston
Sherieka Livingston, clinical dietitian, completed her bachelor's degree and post graduate degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from the University of Technology, Ja. She has 9 years of experience in food service and 2 years of experience in the clinical area. Her special interests are in Nutrition Support for the critically ill and Paediatrics, but cares for all members of your family. She believes in the quote 'to eat is a necessity but to eat intelligently is an art'.
Ms. Jodi Wescarr
Jodi's love for health sciences led her to pursue a career in Dietetics. As a Registered Dietitian, she is able to 'advance the welfare' of persons under her care ranging from the Paediatric population (through her specialization in Neonatal Nutrition) through to adulthood. Her public practice exposes her to the nutritional management of Respiratory illnesses, Cardio-thoracic illnesses, HIV/AIDS, Spinal Injury Rehabilitation and nutrition in Oncology and Weight Management.
Dr. Omar Wellington
Dr. Omar Wellington is our Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Our female patients love Dr.Wellington's jovial demeanour and his ability to put them at ease with laughter.
A son of Manchester, he attended Manchester High School, where he developed his love for Cricket, of which he is an avid fan. A new family man, married for 2 years, he is a supportive husband and friend. One of the coolest and most hard-working doctors you will ever meet, Dr.Wellington will take care of all your pregnancy, reproductive and intimate needs.
Dr. Tracey Martinborough
Meet Dr.Martinborough, our in-house Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. She is an honorary Jamaican with Bahamian roots and has made her home at Burlington Health. Dr.Martinborough is married to a Jamaican and has a son. For all concerns of a feminine nature and fulfilling your pregnancy desires, make an appointment to see her today.
Haematologist/Oncologist
Dr. Danielle Smellie
Consultant Oncologist and Haematologist, Dr. Danielle Smellie trained at the University of the West Indies. She believes that trust and understanding built on a foundation of good communication is vital to the physician-patient experience. She is also an avid reader and enjoys traveling. She is in office Wednesdays from midday onwards, by appointment.
Dr. Natalie Sharpe
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Mrs. Kishi Leachman
Mrs. Kishi Leachman is our Education Psychologist. She has excelled academically and has worked in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. Her passion and mission is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to access the best education possible, regardless of age, gender or ability. She is the 'foodie' of the group and is always excited about any link up that involves edibles -She may even lower her IQ for stewed peas with pigtail. Currently a PhD candidate, she is married with 2 boys.
A Helpful Hand In Your
Child's Future
From routine well-child checkups to immunizations, The Paediatric Place is equipped to handle all of your child's health needs.
Dr. Tamra Morris
Dr. Tamra Tomlinson Morris is the lead Paediatrician for this dynamic group of paediatricians at Burlington Health, home of the Paediatric Place. With over 15 years of experience in the field, she is a graduate of the University of the West Indies and in 2013, completed a Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology at the renowned Royal Brompton Hospital in London. She has expertise in performing Echocardiograms, ECGs and Cardiology Consultations for children. Dr. Tomlinson Morris is also an Associate Lecturer in Paediatrics at the University of the West Indies.
Dr. Claudine DeSouza
Dr. DeSouza is our Paediatric Surgeon who is proud of her Manchester roots. She holds an MBBS degree-with Honours and a DM in Paediatric Surgery from the University of the West Indies, Mona. She currently practices at the premier paediatric specialist hospital in Kingston. Dr.Desouza is an avid reader of non-fiction books and loves her Pomeranian pooch. She is in office on Mondays by appointment and is available for emergencies.
Dr. Richille Brown
Dr. Richille-Anne Brown first had a love for children when she was a child herself playing the role of nurse to her pregnant aunt at the tender age of six and that love has remained strong through her journey to becoming a paediatrician. Dr. Brown currently holds a first degree in Biochemistry and Zoology from the University of the West Indies, a Master's Degree in Natural sciences from the University of Glasgow. She went on to receive her medical degree and Postgraduate medical degree in Paediatrics from the University of the West Indies Mona.
Dr. Natalie Gomes
Dr. Natalie Gomes-Sale is a 3rd generation doctor who has a love for children. Her journey into Paediatrics started with her first degree in Biology from the University of Western Ontario and a medical degree from The University of the West Indies in Trinidad. After working for several years in the Pediatric department at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Trinidad, she started the Pediatric Residency program at the University Hospital of the West Indies, and completed her DM in Pediatrics in 2016.
Dr. Toni-Anne Fulford
Dr. Toni-Anne Fulford Ramdial did her medical training at the University of the West Indies and graduated in 2004 with Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). After completing her internship she began working in the Accident and Emergency Department at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in 2005. This solidified her love of working with children and showed her she was meant to be a paediatrician.
Dr. Natalie McNeil
Dr.Mcneil is one of our more experienced Paediatricians with close to 20 years of practice at our local paediatric hospital. She has seen it all! She is known to get so involved with her patients that they have a hard time transitioning when they are no longer of 'paediatric age'. In addition to being dear to her patients, she is a mentor and friend to many young Paediatricians in training. Dr.Mcneil is an outstanding woman of God, wife, mother, paediatrician and friend. She complements our team perfectly.
Dr. Kadine O'rrigio
Dr. Kadine Orrigio has a genuine love for paediatrics and believes it gives you the opportunity to build new relationship each day while fostering old ones. She obtained her MBBS-Honours Degree and Post Graduate Degree in Paediatric Medicine from the University of the West Indies, Mona and currently practices at the Bustamante Hospital for Children.
Dr. Debra Parkinson
Dr. Parkinson attended high school at Campion College and has always been guided by their motto "Strong in Faith and Work". After graduating high school, she attended Howard University in Washington D.C. where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and graduated with First Class Honors. She then returned to Jamaica to pursue a career in Medicine.
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An awardee of the National Award, Badge of Honour for her services to the field of Occupational Therapy and Child Development in Jamaica. Founder and Executive Director of McCam Child Development and Resource Centre (1986) – the first inclusive programme in the area of Early Childhood Development. Over thirty years' experience as a paediatric occupational therapist focusing on children with physical, developmental and behavioral disabilities.
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Spies have captured the next-generation Lexus GS undergoing high-speed testing at the Nürburgring racetrack. Despite the heavy camouflage, the GS will mimic the LF-Gh concept car, itself using Lexus' L-Finesse design philosophy. Lexus added the 2012 GS will be "more defined and [feature] emotional design", unlike the current model.
The dashboard will feature an edgier design, while the cabin will be draped in premium leather and chrome. The biggest surprise will be the infotainment system, which utilises a 12.3" screen – using a haptic mouse - above the centre stack. For the first time, Lexus will offer a variety of colours for the interior including red, beige, black, grey, and cream.
The new GS will measure at 4,890mm long,
1,870mm wide and 1,450mm high. It's also lighter by
71kg (157lbs)
While the drive layout remains the same, Lexus invited some journalists to test the new GS. While the car sits upon an all-new chassis, they say the vehicle boasts a sportier suspension set-up. Power comes from a reworked 3.5 litre V6 petrol unit that will be linked to a 6-speed automatic. While rivals are now using 7 and 8 speed autos, Lexus believes American consumers rather pay for more gadgets and gizmos than a high-tech transmission.
The GS will be unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on 18th August, while the hybrid model will debuted at the Frankfurt motor show. An F-Sport trim-level will follow later on but a performance-focused GS-F model seems unlikely. Lexus even went on to say the IS-F's 4.6 litre V8 may be axed due to upcoming emission regulations.
Via WorldCarFans.com
We expect the new GS mid-sized sedan to be a typical Lexus;
comfortable, quiet, and powerful so it shouldn't alienate current
Say goodbye to the 4.6 litre V8 petrol, as the GS 450h
will provide more power, performance, and lower emissions


Mindy from VOICE Ireland has written up a little recap of our first Zero Waste Ireland Festival.
VOICE Ireland is an environmental charity that empowers individuals and local communities to take positive action to conserve our natural resources. Mindy herself, has been part of our panel discussion during the festival and she has been campaigning for proactive actions to reduce food waste and promote sustainable consumption.
In the article, Mindy reflects on her own experience during the festival, what all she got to buy package free, and the workshops and info stands.
Read the full article, including pictures, here: http://voiceireland.org/general-news/irelands-first-zero-waste-festival/.


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The four other jurisdictions applying contributory negligence have a body of case law generally similar to that found in Maryland. The remaining jurisdictions use a more modern doctrine known as "comparative negligence." Under comparative negligence, the jury is asked to assess the relative degree of fault between the plaintiff and the tortfeasor and to reduce their award accordingly, so long as the plaintiff is less than 50% at fault. For example, if the jury finds that the tortfeasor was 75% at fault for an occurrence, with the plaintiff being 25% at fault, and there is an award of $100,000 in damages, the plaintiff will recover $75,000. If the plaintiff is more than 50% at fault, he or she cannot recover for his or her injury.
The harsh nature of the contributory negligence rule affords the defendant a substantial (and unearned) advantage in a tort case. Indeed, any number of cases in the contributory negligence jurisdictions are simply never pursued because of some degree of perceived potential contributory negligence. Another percentage of cases end in defense verdicts, notwithstanding a high percentage of culpability on the part of the tortfeasor.
The Maryland Court of Appeals indicated in Coleman v. Soccer Association of Columbia, 69 A.3d 1149 (Md. 2013) that any abrogation of the contributory negligence doctrine in Maryland will have to come from the General Assembly, which has shown little inclination to do so to date.
In considering the new D.C. law, it should be noted that it does not eliminate contributory negligence in all cases. Contributory negligence still applies in all other types of tort cases (such as slip and falls, most notably). Rather, the new statute removes contributory negligence as a consideration in those limited cases where a pedestrian or a cyclist is struck by a motor vehicle and the pedestrian or cyclist is found to be less than 50% at fault for the happening of the accident. Interestingly, the statute does not include a comparative negligence provision reducing the amount recoverable by the plaintiff based on his or her negligence. Even if the plaintiff is 49.9% at fault for the happening of the accident, he or she will still recover his or her full measure of damages.
While the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act is a strong first step toward ending contributory negligence in the District of Columbia, it remains to be seen whether the District of Columbia City Council has any interest in further reducing the scope of the contributory negligence law, or in eliminating it all together.