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Save Sistah Space
Posted by Darren Martin | Updated 2020-07-12
Last week we stood in solidarity with the Hackney community at a demo outside Hackney Town Hall to demand that domestic violence charity Sistah Space get to stay in their current location, where they are better able to help those in need, rather than be moved back to their old site that they say is unsuitable.
Sistah Space is a charity dedicated to supporting African & Caribbean heritage women and girls affected by domestic and sexual abuse who often feel unable to report abuse for many reasons and therefore require specialised support.
Hackney Council are asking the charity to return to their former shopfront location following a refurbishment which is unsafe and unsuitable especially given the increase in demand for services since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic.
On Friday we signed and released a joint open letter to Hackney Council with the Hackney Green Party and the Hackney Women's Equality Party demanding that Sistah Space get to stay in their current location until at least March 31st 2021 allowing them to operate in safety during the current Covid-19 pandemic. We have also asked for clarity on why Sistah Space are being asked to move back at all, and that Hackney Council should rethink their decision and allow them to continue operating in their current location.
Sistah Space are currently raising funds so they can continue their vital work.


Dr. Aimee's team offers wonderful, caring, personalized treatment to patients. Offices are clean and the waiting room provides TV, snacks and beverages. Dr. Aimee is a popular doc - so there were times the waiting room was jam packed. Unfortunately only downside is not accepting insurance (which is a big factor since treatment OOP is so expensive). ... Nurses were competent and pleasant, and also answered questions well.
The operation [Aimee Eyvazzadeh] is very efficient yet feels personable. FYI, there is a collection room at the clinic which is helpful to those who live more than 30 minutes away from the clinic. ... I also work with the office coordinator, receptionist and other technicians/team members. They are all very professional, polite and kind. All are responsive and great communicators. Very high level of customer service.
Dr. Aimee has her own private practice [Aimee Eyvazzadeh] and it's wonderful. Everything runs like a well oiled machine. Initially getting an appointment took a while (about two months). But once we got the appointment everything was really fast and responsive. ... My IUI cycle was about $1,300 with the cost of medication, Sperm prep, and the actual procedure. For our IVF cycle we financed it through ARC, which works with Dr. Aimee.
One of the first things we noticed was how clean their desks were. No piles of paper or clutter! It appears very organized. However, the one thing that has been a challenge is the medication delivery. There has been a lapse in communication from Dr. Aimee [Eyvazzadeh] to her staff about ordering the prescriptions, which delayed the delivery time.... The nursing staff has been extremely helpful. We were having difficulty accessing their docusign forms.
The nursing staff [Aimee Eyvazzadeh] is amazing they are there for whatever you need. They accommodate you and your needs,appointments , prescriptions.... I honestly think they are amazing. All of them. They are there for their Patients and their needs. They are the best. I would recommend them to anyone going through fertility struggles. The staff is great they go above and beyond for you the patient. They don't treat you like a number. They know you by name. And they make you feel like your at home.
Everyone working at Dr Aimee's [Eyvazzadeh] office is compassionate, polite and caring...IUI was close to $1200, IVF with egg retrieval and transfer was $21k not including meds...Dr Aimee is essentially the clinic so there isn't much else to review. It was nice to be able to get in for appointments easily in the morning or stop in for a blood draw as necessary. They will work with your schedule and we were able to do an IUI early in the morning on a Sunday once.
The clinic [Aimee Eyvazzadeh] has a nice vibe as it's up on a hill. When you walk in, you will see zero baby photos which I think is commendable. They really take into account the sensitivity of what couples are going through. What is also wonderful, is Dr. Aimee has her own little lab right inside to do your blood work!!... Jennifer was very patient as I struggled to successfully complete all of the online forms... She stayed on the phone with me and helped me navigate the site until everything was verified. She made me feel at ease with her understanding of stress with taking the first step in the fertility journey.
This is not a clinic, she [Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh] runs a one doctor operation...The nurses are great. I can't say much about them because we usually se Dr. Aimee directly. The only problem we have ever had was with the person who handles financial and administrative stuff...UVF for donor cycle not including donor compensation was about $27,000 plus drugs. FETs have been about $1,200 plus drugs. IUI was about $600 I think...She does not take insurance. It is all out of pocket so plan accordingly.
Dr. Aimee's clinic is unbelievable. Every individual working in that office is there to support you. Dr. Aimee is available at ANY hour...at worst, you'll get the response to your email an hour late. I see her almost every time I go in (unless it's just for a blood draw or quick ultrasound)...Tests, biopsies, you name it - she does not leave a stone unturned....Dr. Aimee is a detective! She builds your case - it's not about following the regular IVF protocol with her.
Since Im a tourist in USA, I had a lot of limitations, and they [Aimee Eyvazzadeh] accommodate my every need...doctors visit, ultrasounds, egg retrieval,embryo transfer blood tests- $30,000 medications- approx $3500 PGD testing- $1300 Hysteroscopy- $1500 frozen embryo- $45 per month...[nursing staff] very caring. called me day after retrieval to ask me how i was doing...Her staff responded immediately, and booked an appointment for me according to my convenience.
Dr. Aimee's clinic is really about Dr. Aimee. She is the best. The clinic itself is professional and well-managed. She does the consultations, ultrasounds and blood draws at her office. She works with other hospitals or clinics for egg retrievals and embryology. (e.g., RSC in San Ramon and PFC in San Francisco)... Dr. Aimee's staff are organized, hard working and professional. They also get to know each patient, and they were clearing rooting for us with each transfer. We felt incredibly supported by the entire team.
Strengths- knowledgeable, prompts, respectful, compassionate, genuine, trustworthy. Weaknesses- Costs are a bit higher than normal. Because Dr. Aimee doesn't have her own lab, the retrieval and transfers are done at a hospital, which requires the patient to pay more for their cycle...Every time I visited the clinic, I saw Dr. Aimee. She did the blood work, ultra sounds, retrievals, etc. EVERYTHING! I had a lot of one on one time with Dr. Aimee. She could have had the nurse do some of the work, but she found the time to do it herself. That's how much she cares about your results!
Dr. Aimee does not work out of a clinic. She has her own practice [Aimee Eyvazzadeh- San Ramon]. But I will describe her office: clean, easily accessible, nicely decorated, and comfortable! She performs her egg retrievals and transfers at the San Ramon Reproductive Science Center, which was also clean and comfortable.... [Cost Of Treatment] $12800 total cost (not including medication). Dr. Aimee helped us apply for financial assistance for the medication.
My primary care was completed at a clinic in my home state, but I traveled to Dr. Aimee for transfer. The clinic [Aimee Eyvazzadeh] was inviting and professional during my brief time spent there. I was always greeted warmly whether through e-mail or over the phone. ... I was traveling from out of town and doing outside monitoring with this clinic, and the nursing staff was always organized and up-to-date on my care. I never had any issues.
Every thing perfect [at Aimee Eyvazzedeh clinic]. They are available weekend , during lunch times answering machine,24 hours email answering. So easy to makes an appointments. If any Changing they always let me know . The staff is so nice . They never let us wait too long . If ever I reached early to my appointment they let me in early . I am so much appreciate for all the team of this clinic .
I wish they [Aimee Eyvazzadeh] would call and confirm appts. Sometimes you set them up so far in advance it would be nice to have as a reminder. Most of the front desk are quick to respond except one instance where 3 emails later I had to call. It doesn't make sense when dr. Aimee replies right away. I would expect the same from her staff.... [Nursing Staff] There was one who did not respond to my question I asked about 3 times, while answering the other questions.
[The staff at the clinic is] so friendly, able to get into appointments quickly, the receptionist knows me even though it's been a year since I was a patient when I stopped in to say hi with the baby. They opened on New Years Eve so we could do our IUI at the optimal time. Sherry is her NP. She is great, saw her just a couple times because we mainly saw Aimee.
Clinic [Aimee Eyvazzadeh] runs smoothly. Difficult to get a first appointment but once you're in dr. Aimee and her staff work to make it happen for you. They are all on the same Page and know who you are when you come in the door. They take the time to explain all the steps to you and make you feel like a part of their family. I also appreciate that the office isn't covered in success stories. Like others I have been too.
Dr. Aimee's clinic [Aimee Eyvazzadeh] is very responsive to questions and scheduling. I have dealt with various nurses and staff on minor issues - scheduling, costs, etc. and they have been very helpful. I appreciate that Dr. Aimee does all of the communicating about major issues -treatment, health questions, etc.- herself. ... The few times we have interacted with the nursing staff, they have been friendly.
I couldn't recommend Aimee and her team more. ... Aimee is hands on and you mainly communicate with her. I work with her staff [Aimee Eyvazzadeh] on appointments and medication, but Aimee oversees everything. ... They are the best! ... Everybody has been wonderful and communicates extremely well. ... The costs were in line with what we were expecting to pay for treatment.
Nice clinic [Aimee Eyvazzadeh]. Clean, open and quiet. You can tell a lot on the cleanliness of the clinic by how clean the bathrooms are. Parking is easy and clinic is accessible. The financial coordinator very nice however you have to make sure you receive all your receipts. Im sure she's very busy therefore might forget.... When going for your consultation appointment, make sure you have your note pad because she does provide a lot of information you want to make sure you capture everything.
All the nursing staff at DR Aimees are compassionate and caring...It's a small clinic and with that comes more individualized care and treatment. I have been to very large clinics and I felt this was a much better experiance, they don't make you feel like your just another number. Clinic is clean, they go out of their way to make you feel at home...Dr Aimee tried IUI with DS. Resulted in negatives but she ran more tests and found out I have APS, so the next plan is to do Ivf with her and a specialized protocol to help with egg maturity.
The office [Aimee Eyvazzadeh] is small but comfortable. You feel like a part of a family because of that fact. You don't feel like you are waiting along with the masses or have to wonder who you are going to see that particular day.... Be sure you are able to be flexible because it's a one woman show and sometimes appointment times need to be changed at the last minute.
It's a small clinic [Aimee Eyvazzadeh] so patients are treated to a more personal experience. Dr. Aimee and the office staff all seem invested in the patients. Can't think of any real weaknesses. We had a very positive experience here...Dr. Aimee's whole staff was warm and lovely. It's a small office and it felt very personal when coming in for appointments...Dr. Aimee is also amazingly responsive, replying to emails or calls quickly at any time of day or night.
The whole procedure (from walking into the waiting area to leaving the building) is almost always under 30 minutes.
Well organized. My only gripe was that I was asked to return for a 6 week ultrasound with no mention of a $360 fee (until we were checking out). I wish this had been disclosed upfront....Know thats she goes above and beyond. BUT also know that it comes at a cost (she's expensive compared to other clinics in the area).


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Жан-Леон Жером (; Весул, 10. мај 1824 — Париз, 10. јануар 1904) је био француски сликар жанр сликарства и академског неокласицизма. Између осталих био је Давидов ученик. Осим приказа сцена из класичне митологије сликао је и сцене оријента. Од 1856. више пута је боравио у Египту. Од 1878. истакао се и као вајар. Супротстављао се импресионистичким струјањима у сликарству Монеа и Манеа.

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A three week series (Sept 22-Oct 6, 2013) commenting on some lessons from the reality TV show, Duck Dynasty.
Wisdom Gone "Afowl": Choose Your Friends Wisely – September 22, 2013 The friends we choose may be the single most significant decision we make early in life. As Phil Roberson discovered, sometimes we need lose a few friends in order to become rooted in Christ.
Wisdom Gone "Afowl": Family You Can Count On – September 29, 2013 Even considering personality differences, cultural differences, geographic differences, differences in upbringing…even considering all that, we in the Kingdom of God should be comfortable with each other – comfortable speaking hearing freely and charitably and, even while recognizing our innate differences, loving intentionally. Jesus said that's how the world will know that we're His people…by loving each other as family…diverse as we are.
Wisdom Gone "Afowl": Repentance – October 6, 2013 As Phil Robertson found out, it's really hard to walk hand in hand with someone who's heading in the opposite direction as you are. Repentance is what turns us around initially with Jesus, and then from time to time through life, repentance turns us back around so we can walk comfortably and enjoyably, in the same direction, hand in hand with Christ.
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Imagine a small company with one significant remote branch – large enough to be managed, but too small to warrant an Assistant Manager. The Manager of this branch was considered competent and with great potential, but he got bored and left to seek something more rewarding. The business owner was left with a big hole to fill and for a while had to put in significant extra hours.
I conduct numerous recruitment and exit interviews, so hear many stories about why staff leave jobs. One of the more common reasons is that they are no longer learning or being challenged or, in other words, they are not motivated by their job. In this follow-up to my article in the last issue of Canterbury Today on why you should retain staff, I focus on how to keep your staff motivated. It should go without saying that employee motivation is essential for good business outcomes. It increases work satisfaction and decreases absenteeism and turnover, so it's key when wanting to keep top staff in play in your business.
Employee motivation is a topic that scholars continuously debate, but they agree on some effective strategies to increase employee motivation: variety; seeing the bigger picture; good feedback and autonomy. Below are some practical suggestions for increasing your employees' motivation, keeping them happy in their work and thus promoting employee retention.
Variety: Make use of an employee's range of skills and talents. The saying "variety is the spice of life" applies both in and out of work, as it assuages boredom and contributes to the overall meaning the individual gets from their work. Recognise the range of knowledge, abilities and interests of your employees and think – in what other ways could these be utilised by the employee at work? Even in a monotonous production line, you can vary tasks by rotating people through different stations. More commonly, you can generate interest by providing some unusual projects or involvement in a work group or committee.
Give (good) feedback: If an individual knows how well (or otherwise) they are performing, they are often encouraged to continue or improve. Without regular, detailed feedback, this is impossible. Feedback should be given not only on their standard of work, but also on the importance of their role in the company (both now and in the future), and their potential for growth. This sort of feedback builds their feeling of your commitment to them, their development and their growth. I am amazed how often I talk to people who say they never knew how much they were appreciated until they left, and then it's too late!
Autonomy: Where possible, let go of a rein and let your employees get on with their work. Leaving your employees to work on their own creates a sense of responsibility and trust. Even more, give them authority – including financial – give them a budget to be accountable for … more than anything, this would have made the difference in my opening story.
The more you incorporate these factors into your business, the more you are likely to see an increase in your employees' motivation and performance, thus increasing your retention of key staff. Staff will feel more meaning in what they do, and in their own importance, and you will see positive tangible and non-tangible outcomes in your business. Next issue I will focus on building commitment by treating them as individuals.


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Q: Finding a range of data between dates formatted as strings I have an older database that has the structure has been linked to and accessed through MS-ACCESS, When this database was created the date was added as short text instead of date format, this brings up problems when trying to query items between two dates.
I cannot edit the format of this table, due to it being linked from an external database through ms-access
The table looks approximately like this.
Work_Orders
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Work_order_num Date_added sysnum Information
10000000       19981212   1      foo
10000001       19991213   2      bar
10000002       19991214   3      Beep
10000003       19991214   3      Boop
10000004       19991215   2      fooo
10000005       19991216   5      barr
10000006       19991216   1      beop

I need query all specific work orders within a specific date range. I currently have tried to convert the column into date format using ((CDate(Format([Date_added],"@@@@/@@/@@")). However, I also need to select multiple system numbers from another table, this makes the query too complex and I have yet to find a different method to make this query work.
the system table looks like this:
System_Select
Sysnum Selected
1      True
2      False
3      True
4      False
5      True

the query looks like this
DECLARE
  @START_DATE,
  @END_DATE

SELECT
  Work_Orders.Work_order_num,
  (CDate(Format([Date_added],"@@@@\/@@\/@@") AS WO_DATE,
  Work_Orders.sysnum,
  Work_Orders.Information

FROM
  table
  INNER JOIN System_Select ON
    Work_Orders.sysnum = System_Select.Sysnum
WHERE
  System_Select.Selected = True
  AND
  ((CDate(Format([Date_added],"@@@@\/@@\/@@")>=START_DATE)
  AND
  ((CDate(Format([Date_added],"@@@@\/@@\/@@")<=END_DATE)

So in short, how will I go about getting a specific range of dates when all the dates are formatted as short strings?

A: Create simple select queries like this:
SELECT
  Work_Orders.Work_order_num,
  (CDate(Format([Date_added],"@@@@\/@@\/@@") AS TrueDate_added,
  Work_Orders.sysnum,
  Work_Orders.Information
FROM Work_Orders

to replace your tables. Then, from these, you can build the queries needed filtering on dates the usual way.

A: You can convert the string into date by splitting into parts and then apply the filter:
datefromparts(substring(Date_Added,1,4),substring(Date_Added,5,2),substring(Date_Added,7,2))

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Growing Number of Teens Think Getting Heroin Is 'Probably Impossible'
20-Feb-2017 11:05 AM EST, by Saint Louis University Medical Center
Newswise — Despite reports about the increase in heroin use, more teens believed it was "probably impossible" to get heroin in 2014 than in 2002, according to a Saint Louis University study.
"Overall it's cautious good news," said Michael Vaughn, Ph.D., professor of social work at Saint Louis University and the lead author of the paper. "It's a nuanced picture. The use of heroin is still a problem, but what you see in the news is generally more applicable to adults and doesn't apply uniformly across all populations."
Vaughn examined the records of more than 230,450 adolescents between ages 12 and 17, which were collected by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health to estimate substance use and related behaviors. He found that in 2014, nearly 50 percent of the adolescents thought it was "probably impossible" to acquire heroin, compared to about 39 percent in 2002.
At the same time, the number of adolescents who thought it was easy to get heroin also declined between 2002 and 2014. About 6 percent in 2014 said it was "fairly easy" versus more than 10 percent in 2002; and 3 percent said it was "very easy" in 2014, compared to 5 percent in 2002.
Vaughn said he was not necessarily surprised by the findings, which support national trends that show teen use of most drugs other than marijuana is either declining or staying the same.
"Overall the trend data suggests a changing landscape with respect to heroin access among adolescents that converges with recent findings on other illicit drugs," Vaughn said. "It's not this constantly escalating increase in problem behavior among youth. The public's view of adolescent drug use in general is kids are exposed to all kinds of drugs and are using them more and more. But that's not really true."
Christopher P. Salas-Wright of Boston University and Sehun Oh of the University of Texas at Austin also are authors of the paper, which is in press and available in the Feb. 8 online edition of Preventive Medicine.
The Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice is the only academic unit of its kind, studying social, environmental and physical influences that together determine the health and well-being of people and communities. It also is the only accredited school or college of public health among nearly 250 Catholic institutions of higher education in the United States.
Guided by a mission of social justice and focus on finding innovative and collaborative solutions for complex health problems, the College offers nationally recognized programs in public health, social work, health administration, applied behavior analysis, and criminology and criminal justice.
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2019 Work Disability Prevention and Integration Conference
4 - 7 June, 2019
If you have any problems, please contact the organizers at wdpi2019@nfa.dk.
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Early carrier researchers' presentations AWARD session
Thursday, 06/Jun/2019:
Location: Auditorium 100
Subgroups Of At-Risk Workers With Chronic Physical Health Conditions: From The MANAGE AT WORK Randomized Controlled Trial
Susan E. Peters1, William S. Shaw2
1Harvard Center for Work, Health and Wellbeing, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, U.S.A.; 2Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, U.S.A.
Introduction: Chronic healthconditions can be difficult for employers to manage using formal administrative procedures and strategies, as functional abilities vary from person-to-person. One possibility for reducing the effects of these conditions is to identify subgroups of workers with different symptom patterns and work situations. This could provide greater understanding for underlying factors influencing their work difficulties and could inform tailored interventions, based on their profiles, to better help workers manage their symptoms at work. This study's purpose was to discern meaningful clusters of workers from the MANAGE AT WORK trial,[1] that might be used for stratified analysis of intervention effects.
Methods: This study utilized a secondary analysis of an employer-sponsored psycho-educational group intervention program designed to improve workplace functioning among 119 workers with chronic physical health symptoms. We examined the heterogeneity of workers with by using k-means algorithms to identify previously unknown clusters.We used an iterative process to select the measures which yielded the most clinically relevant sub-groups to determine the final number of clusters. For between groups differences, One-Way ANOVAs were performed.
Results: Four clinically meaniningful clusters were delineated by four variables: mental health, physical health, job leeway, and turnover intentions: (1) low physical and mental health with high job flexibility (21.9%); (2) high physical health problems (27.2%); (3) high mentalhealth problems (27.2%), and (4) physical and mentally distressed workers with low job flexibility and high turnover intent (23.7%). Controlling for baseline, we saw a significant improvement in the highest risk group, compared to the other groups for six-month outcomes including work engagement(p<0.001), and at 12 months for work engagement(p=0.002) and work limitations(p=0.014).
Conclusion: Subgrouping provided an enhanced understanding of workers' characteristics and needs, which could explain differences in treatment response in the MANAGE AT WORK trial.
1- Shaw WS. et al(2014). BMC Public Health,14(1),515-525.
"Do Self-perceived Impairments Correlate With Physician Assessed Functional Limitations In Workers With Subjective Health Complaints And Other Disorders?"
Kristel Weerdesteijn
KCVG, Netherlands, The
The purpose of this study was to study the extent in which physicians take workers' self-perceived impairments into account during their medical disability assessment. We studied the correlation and association between self-perceived impairments and physician assessed functional limitations in general and between workers with subjective health complaints and those with other disorders.
A prospective cohort study was conducted among 2,593 workers, who were sick-listed for more than 84 weeks. Workers were included in the study if they had a score of five points or more on the Patient Health Questionnaire-15. Participants filled in a validated questionnaire. The outcomes of the questionnaires were calculated and divided in 11 subscales. Out of all participants 2,040 participants received a medical disability assessment in which functional limitations and diagnoses were reported by physicians. The functional limitations were categorised and converted into four groups. The 11 subscales on the questionnaires were compared with the four groups of functional limitations.
363 participants were diagnosed with subjective health complaints, and 1677 with other disorders. For two functional limitations groups and for six subscales a statistically significant moderate correlation and association was found in general. The associations between the physical functional limitation group and the SF-36 physical subscale, and the psychological functional limitation group and the SF-36 mental subscale showed to be different between participants with Subjective health compliants and other disorders. The associations were higher for the participants with other disorder, but the association remained statistically significant for both groups.
Self-perceived impairments showed an overall moderate agreement with physician assessed functional limitations, which indicate that physicians only partly rely on workers' self-perceived impairments during their medical disability assessment. For workers with more objective disorders physicians seem to rely to a greater extent on the self-perceived impairments than for workers with subjective health complaints.
Supporting Employers during Return-to-work of Employees with Cancer; Development of an Online Intervention using the Intervention Mapping Approach
Michiel A. Greidanus1, Angela G.E.M. de Boer1, Corine M. Tiedtke3, Monique H.W. Frings-Dresen1, Angelique E. de Rijk2, Sietske J. Tamminga1
1Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; 2Maastricht University, Department of Social Medicine, CAPHRI, Maastricht, The Netherlands; 3Katholieke Universiteit (KU) Leuven, Department of Public Health & Primary Care, Leuven, Belgium
Employers play an essential role during return-to-work (RTW) of employees with cancer. However, employers also express a need for support to fulfil this role. Adequate employer support might be the missing link for RTW of employees with cancer. The purpose of this project is therefore to develop a RTW intervention targeting employers, with the aim of optimising RTW of employees with cancer.
The Intervention Mapping approach was used to develop an intervention targeting employers. Firstly, a needs assessment was conducted based on (1) interviews with Dutch employers (n=30) on their role and needs during RTW of employees with cancer, (2) a systematic review on perceived employer-related barriers and facilitators for work participation of employees with cancer, and (3) a Delphi study with employees with cancer (n=29) and employers (n=23) to select the most important employer-actions for successful RTW of employees with cancer. Secondly, objectives were specified and practical strategies were chosen based on interviews with eHealth experts (n=8).
Employers indicated that they require tailored support during different RTW phases: (1) disclosure of cancer, (2) employee's treatment, (3) RTW plan and (4) actual RTW. A plurality of employer-related barriers and facilitators for work participation of employees with cancer were perceived by employers and employees. These barriers and facilitators were synthesised and then prioritised into the most important employer-actions, e.g. 'communicate', 'support practically' and 'access work ability'. Subsequently, an online toolbox consisting 'to-the-point' tips and interactive videos was developed, supporting employers with the most important employer-actions, with the aim of optimising RTW of employees with cancer.
An online toolbox has been developed with input from various studies with different stakeholders. By involving different stakeholders, the online toolbox is expected to fit employers' needs and be feasible in practice. Future research should evaluate its utility and acceptability among employers.
Is Patient Activation Related To Self-efficacy And Workplace Self-management Of Employees Affected By Long-term Health Conditions?
Sally Elizabeth Hemming
Loughborough University, United Kingdom
The number of people affected by long-term health conditions is rising rapidly, forecast to increase in the UK to 2.9 million. Moreover, by 2024 there will be 1.2 million people 65 or overwith age-related health risks. Many people affected by health conditions are working with implications for their work ability and employers. People with conditions provide much of their care themselves and self-management is related to positive health outcomes. This cross-sectional survey study identified prevalent health characteristics in a working population, self-management behaviours and patient activation levels. Patient activation is concerned with the knowledge, skills and confidence people possess to self-manage. It was hypothesised that those with conditions and high activation will experience more self-efficacy. Self-efficacy has consistently been shown to have a critical effect on self-management. Seven hundred and one employees completed an online survey. Forty-three per cent of participants (n=301) reported being affected by a health condition of which the majority were female (n=232). Mental health (n=108), musculoskeletal (n=83) were most prevalent, 111 participants were affected by 'other' conditions. Particularly, the survey utilised the 13-item Patient Activation Measure to (PAM®) people's engagement with self-management. Preliminary analyses looked at relationships between variables using correlation coefficients. A positive relationship was found between PAM and self-efficacy. A simple linear regression was performed with self-efficacy as the dependent variable, controlling for age, gender and education. A significant relationship was found between PAM and self-efficacy (p<.000). These preliminary results reinforce the relationship between patient activation and self-efficacy. The PAM is used by clinicians to direct people to support, which could be a useful tool for employers informing workplace interventions. Further analyses of study variables will be undertaken and presented.
Changes In Fear-Avoidance Beliefs And Work Participation After Occupational Rehabilitation: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Lene Aasdahl1,2, Sigmund Gismervik1,3, Gunn Hege Marchand1,3, Ottar Vasseljen1, Roar Johnsen1, Marius Steiro Fimland1,2
1Norwegian University of Science and Technology ,NTNU, Norway; 2Unicare Helsefort Rehabilitation Centre; 3St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital
Introduction: To assess whether inpatient occupational rehabilitation reduce fear-avoidance beliefs about work and physical activity (FABQ) more than outpatient cognitive behavioral therapy, and whether changes in fear-avoidance beliefs are associated with future work participation.
Methods: Two randomized trials including workers sick listed 2-12 months with musculoskeletal-, common mental health- and unspecific disorders. Participants were randomized between an inpatient multicomponent program lasting 4+4 days or a group based cognitive behavioral therapy program (6 sessions during 6 weeks) (trial 1), or between an inpatient program lasting 3.5 weeks or the same outpatient program (trial 2). The between-group change in FABQ during 12 months of follow-up were assessed using linear mixed models for the two trials separately. Associations were evaluated using linear regression.
Results: In total, 334 participants were included in the two trials (trial 1:168, trial2: 166). There were no significant differences in FABQ scores between the programs during 12 months of follow-up. Participants with consistently low scores on the work subscale had most work participation days; those with consistently high scores had 57 fewer days (95% CI -77 to -37). Participants who reduced their scores had 23 workdays less (95% CI -52 to 5) than those with consistently low scores, while those increasing their scores had 54 fewer workdays (95% CI -89 to -18). FABQ work scores at baseline was associated with number of work participation days during 9 months of follow-up for both musculoskeletal and psychological diagnoses.
Discussion: This study provided no support that inpatient occupational rehabilitation reduces FABQ scores more than outpatient cognitive behavioral therapy. The changes in FABQ were associated with future work outcomes, suggesting it can be a useful tool in the clinic. Although FABQ was developed for patients with low back pain, our results suggest that it also can be useful for participants with psychological disorders.
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Interested parties are also invited to a public exhibition evening at Council Chambers with Council Staff and the Consultants engaged to undertake the DRAFT Flat Rock Creek Flood Study.
In February this year Council engaged specialist hydrology consultants, Lyall and Associates, to undertake a flood study for the catchments that drain to the Flat Rock Creek area (see catchment study map). At the same time Council undertook a comprehensive community consultation program to capture local knowledge of historical flooding from local residents and incorporate that data into the study. This included a sensitivity analysis of a June 2016 storm which a number of residents reported receiving minor flooding. This information can be found in Annexure A2 of the report.
Stakeholder feedback received during this round of consultation will be used to finalise the Flood Study for Council's adoption later in the year.
Final steps in the process are to make the updated flood study data available for flood related planning and development controls and development of a Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan to reduce the risk and severity of flooding throughout the catchment.
Please give us your thoughts or suggestions regarding the Draft Flat Rock Creek Flood Study here.


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Q: Oracle just inserted data not found I have a table t:
table t (c number);

I am trying to select a value from this table and if the value is not found, insert it and then select it again. But sometimes even after just inserting the record, I don't find the row.
Here is a simplified toy version of the code (ignore the injectable SQLs):
for (int x = 0; x < 4; x++) {
    int n = x * 10000;
    new Thread(() -> {
        try (Connection c = Connections.get();
             Connection c2 = Connections.get()) {
            for (int i = n; i < n + 10000; i++) {
                int retries = 0;
                while (true) {
                    String sql = "select * from t where c = " + i;
                    try (PreparedStatement ps = c.prepareStatement(sql);
                         ResultSet rs = ps.executeQuery()) {

                        if (rs.next()) {
                            System.out.println("found " + i);
                            break;
                        } else {
                            retries++;
                            if (retries > 1) {
                                System.out.println("It happened. Not found " + i + " (retries: " + retries + ")");
                                System.exit(1);
                            }
                            System.out.println("Not found " + i + " (retries: " + retries + ")");
                            sql = "insert into t values (" + i + ")";
                            try (PreparedStatement ps2 = c2.prepareStatement(sql)) {
                                ps2.executeUpdate();
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        } catch (Exception e) {
            System.err.println(e.getMessage());
        }
    }).start();
}

It occasionally prints the below and stops. Sometimes very quickly and sometime after a few minutes.
It happened. Not found <whatever> (retries: 2)

After this error, If I try to run select * from t where c = <whatever>, I find the record.
In theory, this shouldn't happen.
It happens only in multi instance database with multiple load-balanced addresses.
It doesn't happen in regular single instance database.
BTW, no one else is using this table except me.
The DBA just says that "everything is a'right" on their side.
Does anyone know of similar issue and how to fix this?


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What to Expect on the "Best Ending Ever" of 'Got to Believe?!'
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"Got to Believe" set another trend in the history of Philippine television. It is a teleserye with a touch of Asianovela wherein the story is light and full of kilig perfectly fits for the young and young at heart! It proves it dominance not only in terms of high TV ratings, but also in social media as its episodes trended every night!
Now that the love story of Joaquin (Daniel Padilla) and Chichay (Kathryn Bernardo) is about to conclude, what are the things to look for in its final four nights?!
Well, watch out the video clip below wherein the cast members revealed why viewers should keep hook on their finale:
Last Sunday, the teleserye also conducted their so-called "Best Fair Ever" in Circuit, Makati City where different G2B booths were scattered to serve their fans and supporters. Teenage casts also joined the fair and entertained the audience!
"Got to Believe" ends this Friday, March 7, 2014 via the so-called "Best Ending Ever" in ABS-CBN's top-rating Primetime Bida! (www.tvseriescraze.blogspot.com)
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Day Ten Wrap-Up - Leaders inch their way south
It's a slow war of attrition at the front but Paul Guschlbauer manages a 150km day.
They say you fly faster in a gaggle, where athletes can watch each other and observe the thermals more easily. But there's one man this race who's gone his own way and still managed to stay up front. And that's Paul Guschlbauer (AUT1).
He's yo-yo'd in the rankings, keeping the heart-rates of his team and supporters on edge, but since Lake Garda he's put in a storming performance.
Today was another big day for the Austrian, putting in 156.6km on the clock, flying over 120km from the Matterhorn to the edge of Turin. No one is doing these kinds of distances in the air in these conditions.
'He's flying a blinder,' says Race Organiser Ulrich Grill. 'I'm really impressed. He took a very bold and difficult line across the Italian lakes. He's flown past the gaggle and is currently third. And he seems to be having fun while doing it.'
His day began with a flight that climbed up to 3,560m in the high mountains near Turnpoint 6, included 36km on foot and ended with a glide off the shoulder of Rosa dei Banchi (3,164m) to finish the day near the town of Cuorgne. He can be pleased with that, but will still need to fight hard to maintain his lead.
Just 20km to the north lie several threats Chiefly from Stanislav Mayer (CZE) - also enjoying an outstanding performance - and Austrian rookie Simon Oberaunner (AUT4).
The pair provided a thrilling spectacle as they flew south neck-and-neck but along different lines this afternoon. It looked as though Mayer had got the better of the 26-year-old Austrian by the close of play, finishing 9km ahead.
Ahead in second place, Frenchman Benoït Outters (FRA4) ploughed away along the baking hot road skirting Turin, his face showing the strain, even if his body kept up a relentless 6km/h pace. By the end of the day he'd clocked another 92km, 67km of which were on foot. When asked what he was most looking forward to in Monaco, he just said: 'The finish'.
No doubt that's a sentiment shared by Chrigel Maurer (SUI1), 56km ahead but still 95km from goal. He told us earlier that he reckoned he still had 12 hours of hiking before getting to a decent launch point to strike for Monaco. That puts a realistic finish time on Thursday and will most likely be his longest ever race – over 11 days.
His body is not used to this. He's nursing a knee injury, which is not such an issue for someone who normally spends most of his time in the air, but this afternoon Maurer had to take drastic action to avoid a thunderstorm and has finished up back on the flats – just the kind of territory that aggravates the knee. It must have been an exciting ride – his Flymaster flight instrument recorded a top speed of 104km/h.
After covering 20km in 12 hours he said it had been 'the most inefficient day' in the history of his five Red Bull X-Alps editions. But he too had settled in for the slog. By the end of the day he'd managed to inch a total of 96km towards goal. Kilometer by kilometer, the slow march to Monaco continues.
Photos by © zooom / Honza Zak, © zooom / Sebastian Marko, © zooom / Vitek Ludvik and © zooom / Harald Tauderer
It ain't over till it's over
Krischa Berlinger (SUI2) Withdraws


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East Shillong is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Meghalaya state in India. It is part of East Khasi Hills district and is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes. It falls under Shillong Lok Sabha constituency and its current MLA is Ampareen Lyngdoh of National People's Party.

Member of Legislative Assembly

Election results

2018

See also
List of constituencies of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly
Shillong (Lok Sabha constituency)
East Khasi Hills district

References

Assembly constituencies of Meghalaya
East Khasi Hills district


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Houston boyfriend, Jamarcus, wanted to surprise his lady of almost a year with flowers, but instead learned he'd gotten her purple kale instead.
Over-the-top gestures can be great, but in long-term relationships, the simple things often matter most.
Houston couple Jailyn and Jamarcus have been together for about a year. In hopes of surprising Jailyn, Jamarcus showed up at her window in the middle of the night with what he genuinely thought was a bouquet of flowers.
According to an article on Mashable.com, when Jailyn went to the door to let him in, he was standing there smiling ear-to-ear.
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Jamarcus apparently got the purple kale from the warehouse when he works. Luckily Jailyn thought the gesture was as sweet as it was comical and posted an image to Twitter. Commentors went crazy for the innocent slip.
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O'Shea Jackson Jr. is stepping into the lead role of the Apple TV+ drama Swagger, produced by NBA star Kevin Durant.
Jackson takes over the part from Winston Duke (Us, Black Panther), who had to exit the Imagine Television/CBS TV Studios show after suffering an on-set injury.
Swagger will explore the world of youth basketball in Washington, D.C., following players, families and coaches who walk the fine line between dreams and ambition, opportunism and corruption. The series is inspired by Durant's experience as a top player on the youth hoops circuit, before he went on to become a perennial NBA All-Star.
Jackson (Just Mercy, Straight Outta Compton) will play Ike, a former star player who's now a youth basketball coach. "I'm thrilled to be involved with such a profound and impactful project that stands for family, explores the development and growth of today's youth, involves the game of basketball, and most importantly addresses such key social issues which are tackled throughout the series," he said. "Swagger is an opportunity to explore a fresh, multi-dimensional character under the guidance of an amazing director like Reggie Rock [Bythewood] and his team on a daily basis."
Said Duke, "Thank you to Imagine, CBS and Apple TV for the opportunity to have collaborated on this project. As I work toward a full recovery in the coming months, I look forward to joining everyone on future endeavors. Congratulations to O'Shea — I have no doubt that he'll shine in this role."
Bythewood (Fox's Shots Fired, New York Undercover) serves as showrunner and director of Swagger and executive produces with Imagine's Brian Grazer and Thirty Five Ventures' Durant and Rich Kleiman. S: Hollywood Reporter
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But displaying feed in a BP tab is not currently possible. I am marking this as a feature request.
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"BC home sales edged down 4 per cent from June to July, on a seasonally adjusted basis," said Cameron Muir, BCREA Chief Economist. "Less frenetic buying activity in Vancouver operated to pull total provincial sales lower."
"The silver lining in the recent global economic uncertainty is that mortgage rates have the potential to reach record lows in the coming weeks as investors flock into bond markets," added Muir. "The increased affordability and added purchasing power from lower mortgage rates will help bolster housing demand."
Year-to-date, BC residential sales dollar volume increased 16.5 per cent to $28.2 billion, compared to the same period last year. Residential unit sales increased 1 per cent to 48,628 units, while the average MLS® residential price rose 15.3 per cent to $579,645 over the same period.


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Apple patents mid-air flip technology for protecting phones
The technology would allow a phone to flip in mid-air to make shattered screens a thing of the past.
Nic Healey
October 10, 2013 8:58 PM PDT
As smartphone owners know, even in the world of Gorilla Glass, accidents involving shattered screens still happen.
Figure 17 from patent application 20130257582. (Credit: Apple/USPTO)
Apple's patent application number 20130257582 — "Protecting an electronic device" — aims to minimise breakages by causing your phone to flip in mid-air and land on a specifically ruggedised edge.
The system would work by using a motion sensor to detect if the device is being dropped and having that sensor communicating with a processor that determines the orientation of the phone — ie, what surface is currently hurtling towards the ground.
From there, it gets particularly clever:
The electronic device further includes a motor in communication with the processor and a mass operably connected to the motor. The processor is configured to drive the motor when a drop event is determined, and the mass is configured to rotate with respect to the motor to alter the orientation of the device.
So, the idea is that this motor would spin the mass in such a way as to ensure the device falls on to a protected area.
Even better, Apple goes on to suggest that a different method could be to use a "propulsion system" to direct the fall of the device. "The propulsion system may be implemented as a fan, a jet or other suitable propulsion device," according to the patent application.
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Did you know that old and poorly insulated garage doors are one of the main reasons why you could end up paying higher-than-usual energy bills during the winter? Some of the main culprits in this respect include doors that are not properly sealed, leaving uninsulated gaps around plumbing fixtures, draughty garage doors and / or windows, and leaving uncovered gaps between the ground and your garage door. Getting your property ready for the winter includes making sure that your garage doors are energy efficient. Read through three useful tips on how to achieve this.
Check your garage door thoroughly for gaps or cracks, as these are particularly prone to appear in areas where the door joins the ceiling or the walls. You can do this yourself by installing good-quality weather stripping around your garage doors. This alone can help you save up to 15% on your energy bills.
Bear in mind that there are different types of weather stripping materials, including felt, metal, foam-filled, and vinyl, so make sure to get the type that's right for your garage. Also, seal any gaps between the door and the floor using rubber retainers that exist specifically for this purpose.
Some materials make it easier for heat and warmth to escape than others. This is the case of single-layer aluminium garage doors. A temporary solution is to insulate your garage doors by covering the inside with a layer of double sided foil, foil board, or with polystyrene or polyurethane foam panels. You can also use caulking all around the garage door frame.
Over time and through frequent use, the different components of garage doors will become worn out, letting cold air in. If you have a roller or an automated door, check that the alignment mechanisms are in correct working order. Another thing to look for is the rubber strip at the bottom of non-automated doors, which may need replacing.
If your garage doors are worn out or clearly energy inefficient, keep in mind that the problem will only get worse, so don't delay and talk to a professional about getting them replaced. At The Garage Door Repairman we are experts in supplying and installing energy-efficient garage doors that add value and comfort to your home.
We have hundreds of models to choose from and can supply virtually every type of garage door in the market, including roller, sectional, automated, wooden, steel, and up-and-over doors. We are always happy to work around your requirements and all our doors come with a one-year warranty. Contact us today to request a free brochure or visit our showroom in Surrey.


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Watkins Glen and Schuyler County can best be described as the place where Mother Nature meets Main Street. With dozens of waterfalls, miles upon miles of hiking trails, and parks and paths around seemingly every corner - there is no shortage of things to see and do in our outdoors. Here are a few of our top suggestions for places to enjoy the outdoors in Watkins Glen and Schuyler County:
► Watkins Glen State Park in the heart of downtown Watkins Glen offers a breathtaking walking experience of cliffs and waterfalls - 19 in less than 2 miles. It was voted the #3 State Park in the country in a USA Today Readers' Choice Poll only a few years ago. There is an $8 parking fee per vehicle. The Gorge Trail is open seasonally (typically mid-May through the end of October, though this is weather dependent) and The North Rim Trail is open year-round. Learn more here.
Address: 1009 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 / Phone: (607) 535-4511
Guided Tours: There are guided tours of the Gorge Trail beginning in late June and ending soon after Labor Day in early September. Tours depart at 10 am and 1 pm, Wednesday through Sunday. Tours are not offered on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Shuttle: The Watkins Glen State Park shuttle runs on weekends. It shuttles visitors between the Upper Entrance and the Main Entrance. In other words, if you begin your hike at the Main Entrance, hike the length of the Gorge Trail to the Upper Entrance, you can then hop aboard the convenient shuttle for a ride back downtown to the Main Entrance. The cost is $5 per person. The shuttle runs daily throughout the summer beginning in mid-to-late June. You can pick it up every 20-30 minutes.
► The Finger Lakes National Forest is nestled between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes, located just a few minutes drive from downtown Watkins Glen. It is the only national forest in New York State, one of only three in the Northeast, and it is expansive - covering over 16,000 acres. Open year-round for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and more. There is no fee to enter, with only nominal fees for camping. Swing by the Ranger Station on Route 414 in Hector for maps, expert information, and suggestions! Learn more here.
Ranger Station Address: 5218 State Route 414, Hector, NY 14841 / Phone: (607) 546-4470
► The Catharine Valley Trail is a year-round recreational trail that accommodates walking, bicycling, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing through the glacially-carved valley south of Seneca Lake. You can access it at points throughout Watkins Glen and Schuyler County. Open year-round and there is no fee to enter. Stop by our Visitor Center at 214 N. Franklin Street to pick up a map and click here to learn more.
► Sugar Hill State Forest is about seven miles west of the village of Watkins Glen. It covers over 9,000 acres and offers an abundance of recreational activities. There are miles of trails for hiking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. Roads throughout the area offer great biking opportunities. This park is largely unmanned" so we highly recommend finding maps online in advance. Open year-round, there is no fee to enter and you can learn more by clicking here.
Address: 3361 Tower Road, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 / Phone: (607) 776-2165
► Havana Glen Park located just south of the village of Montour Falls offers a playground, camping, pavilions and picnicking, and the breathtaking Eagle Cliff Falls, which is just a short walk along a well-formed path from the parking lot. Closed for the season until spring. $2 per car to enter.
Address: 135 Havana Glen Road, Montour Falls, NY 14865 / Phone: (607) 535-9476
► The Finger Lakes Trail is a footpath for hikers which stretches 560 miles from the PA/NY border in Allegany State Park to the Catskill Forest Preserve. 48 miles wind through Schuyler County, traversing Sugar Hill State Forest, Watkins Glen State Park, Finger Lakes National Forest, Texas Hollow State Forest, Connecticut Hill Wildlife Management Area, among others. Not looking for quite so long a hike? The Queen Catharine Marsh Trail portion of the Finger Lakes Trail described here, offers a 9-mile loop, starting at the entrance to Watkins Glen State Park.
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From the approximately 1,750 species of scorpions identified to date, only about 25 are lethal to people. There are thirteen families that group all these species and each one have different taxonomic genres according to their characteristics.
It belongs to the Buthidae family, one of the most dangerous. With just 8 cm in length, this scorpion makes quick and stealthy moves to attack or defend himself, besides producing a poison with high levels of toxicity.
Just reading its name, is a warning to keep the distance. This small yellow arachnid feared in Africa, and the Middle East is regarded the most dangerous species as it produces a deadly poison with neurotoxic substances.
It is the largest species that reach a length up to 20 cm, and its coloration is black and bright, something that gives a very frightening appearance; However, it is not a dangerous species, and its venom has molecules that can cure some diseases.
This scorpion is very resistant to high temperatures and has an aggressive behavior. It has a thick tail that injects a potent venom that quickly attacks the central nervous system.


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Évry is the name or part of the name of the following communes in France:
 Évry, Essonne, former commune in the Essonne department
 Évry, Yonne, in the Yonne department
 Évry-Courcouronnes, in the Essonne department
 Évry-Grégy-sur-Yerre, in the Seine-et-Marne department


Operating as a small taco stand in 1968 in the town of Cheyenne, Wyoming Taco Johns has grown to more than 425 restaurants across the country. Find Taco Johns locations near you.
Taco Jane's is a unique restaurant in the type of food they serve. It's close to Mexican, but has a South American flair to it. The combinations of foods are interesting and the flavors are amazing. I have never been disappointed with anything I've ordered. Serving sizes are somewhat large, but a very good value for the price. It's a great place to go with either a family or on a date. The restaurant is small, but has nice outdoor seating and a very charming atmosphere...it's easy to imagine you're lost somewhere in Mexico itself! Definitely recommended for the food lover.


A set of 12 coloring pages will help your students revise 3 introductory lessons. This set is includes 4 of each of the following: 1- Note Values 2- Rest Values 3- Note Names You can let your students color these while listening to Classical Music. And decorate the classroom for Easter!
Coloring Page Collection (K-2) for ALL YEAR: Spring, Easter and Earth Day Incl.


Tonight is the Oscars! To celebrate we've went through all the Best Picture nominees, in the vain hope we can piggyback off the Oscars and grab some hits for our website. To listen to the podcast where we discuss the Oscar nominations click HERE.
The plot is essentially Independence Day, except what might actually happen if aliens arrived (Well… kinda…). Amy Adams stars in this glorious piece of modern Sci-Fi, giving a performance which had many people wondering why she didn't receive a solo nomination. It's the kind of film that feels very clever when you watch it, and you feel clever too. Personally, I don't think it's quite as clever as most do, and the pace is slower than some people would expect (not that that's necessarily a bad thing…) but I think it's a great film and well deserving of it's nomination. With the lowest odds available set at 67-1 it'll be a surprise if it comes home with the Statuette.
The last of the nominees I got around to watching (I've only just got out of the cinema as I type), but boy is it good. Adapted from the play of the same name, Fences holds itself like a play, it's unfurls itself over it's two plus hours running time beautifully. All the scenes are all talk, all character, and each one of them hits you like a blow to the stomach. The cast are to a man, amazing. Denzel Washington controlling every word with perfection, Viola Davis hitting every note with perfection… This film isn't for the fainthearted though, and I can imagine many not having the stomach for it's dialogue heavy, action light, two hours, but it's amazing.
With what is a very basic plot, and a paint-by-numbers style of story telling, it could be slightly surprising to think of Hacksaw Ridge as one of the films of the year. The film trundles along being ever so predictable, especially early on, and the story of a man being brave in war and risking his life for other is incredibly simplistic, but… some how, some way, it manages to creep into you. By the end of the film you are so deeply into it. It's portrayal of war is both moving and harrowing, and is impactful. Andrew Garfield is nominated for Best Actor for Hacksaw Ridge in spite of a much better performance this year in Silence, but he does well here with the almost hokey plot.
Very much the outsider, Hell or High Water went under the radar of many cinema goers. Being released in August in America and September here it was way out of awards season, but there's a reason it's nominated. A modern Western with an amazing Nick Cave soundtrack and top performances by Jeff Bridges (nominated for Best Supporting Actor) and Chris Pine, it's the story of sacrificing yourself for your family and it'll strike a chord with everyone I feel. As the only nominee you can get on DVD over here, I'd heavily recommend you buy it.
Starring a top ensemble cast, led by Taraji P. Henson who finds the perfect tone, this film hit all the right spots for me. The plot expertly equates the struggles it's main characters find in life with the struggles to get a man into space. For me it got the tone perfectly, hitting both lighter and darker notes, whilst informing the audience of a group of people I at least knew little about. It's still in cinemas, you should catch it.
I obviously can't say much about La La Land that hasn't been said elsewhere. By far the odds on favourite, there has been a minor backlash of sorts, which is inevitable for a film with it's level of popularity for many reasons… but La La Land has seemingly struck a chord with many people for many reason. It'll be up there as one of the biggest Oscars upsets in recent times if it were to lose now surely? We at Film Book Club clearly loved it, we had two podcast on it! And you can listen to them HERE and HERE.
A film of two films, both very distinct from each other. But both have one thing in common, great leading performances. Sunny Pawar as Young Saroo is astonishing, and a perfect example of how you can find acting talent at any age. Dev Patel, strangely put forward for Best Supporting Actor, is also great, but for me it's all about Young Saroo. He breaks your heart. It's a film, a film based on real life, you know they wouldn't make it if it ended badly for him… but you worry and stress for the boy. Impactful.
For me if there was any competition to La La Land for Best Picture it would be from Manchester By The Sea. Films don't usually feel as real as this, neither do the worlds created within them. Based on performance alone there's no doubt Best Actor should go Casey Affleck. A film that becomes more and more heart wrenching, and often funnier than you'd think, I'd recommend this to anyone. If aliens came to earth (a la Arrival) and wanted an example of what a film is, you wouldn't go wrong showing them Manchester By The Sea.
Moonlight can be so hard going. The story of a man trying to come to terms with himself and his surrounding, eventually, it feels, accepting himself and realising who he his in the end. This film is, according to bookmakers anyway, the closest another film will get to maybe pipping La La Land to the post. Told at different points in the main character's life (much like Lion) it can take a while to put your feelings back into the character, especially in his last incarnation, luckily never too long for it to effect things too much. Like many nominees it's hardly a happy film, but it's end is uplifting, and you feel it's more important than most.


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I World Music Award 2014 si sono tenuti a Monte Carlo il 27 maggio 2014. Si tratta di un ritorno per la manifestazione dopo quattro anni di assenza.

Premiati

Best Selling Artist
World's Best-selling Recording Act - One Direction
World's Best-selling Group - One Direction
World's Best-selling Artist - Eminem
World's Best-selling Pop Act - One Direction
World's Best-selling Pop Rock Male Artist - Justin Timberlake
Worlds Best-selling Pop Rock Female Artist - Miley Cyrus
World's Best-selling Rock Act - Imagine Dragons
World's Best-selling R & B Act - Beyoncé
World's Best-selling Rap/Hip Hop Act - Eminem
Worlds Best-selling Alternative Act - Lorde
World's Best-selling EDM Act - Daft Punk
World's Best-selling New Artist - Lorde
World's Best-selling song of 2014 - Happy
World's Best Video - Wrecking Ball

Award Voted Online
World's Best Female Artist (voted by the fans) - Miley Cyrus
World's Best Male Artist (voted on by fans) - Han Geng
World's Best Pop Artist (voted by the Fans) - Justin Bieber
World's Best Alternative Act (voted by the fans) - Fall Out Boy
World's Best EDM Artist (voted by the fans) - Avicii
World's Best Live Act (voted by the fans) - Big Time Rush
World's Best Fanbase - Britney Spears
World's Best Song - Growl - EXO
World's Best Album - Coup d'état - G-Dragon

National Best Selling Artists
Algeria – Khaled
Stati Uniti d'America – Eminem
Australia-Asia – Lorde
Azerbaijan – Emin
Benelux – Stromae
Canada – Michael Bublé
Cina – Chris Lee
Gran Bretagna – One Direction
Egitto – Amr Diab
Francia – Daft Punk
Germania – Helene Fischer
Indonesia – Anggun
Italia – Laura Pausini
Libano – Nancy Ajram
Africa - D'banj
Corea – EXO
America Latina – Shakira
Giappone – AKB48
Marocco – Samira Said
Filippine – Sarah Geronimo
Portogallo – Tony Carreira
Russia – Grigory Leps
Scandinavia – Avicii
Spagna – David Bisbal
Vietnam – My Tam

Premi speciali
Pop Icon Award — Mariah Carey
Latin Legend Award — Ricky Martin
Career Award — Laura Pausini
Greek Legend Award — Sakis Rouvas

Collegamenti esterni

Musica nel 2014
World Music Award


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Sole Source Capital Acquires Worldwide Produce
WWP supplies fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products and specialty foods to independent and chain restaurants across the western US.
Sole Source Capital LLC
SANTA MONICA, CA — Sole Source Capital LLC, an industrial-focused private equity firm providing capital to North American lower-middle market companies, announced Oct. 25 the acquisition of a majority interest in Worldwide Produce (WWP), a distributor of fresh produce, dairy and specialty foods in California and Nevada. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1989, WWP is one of the largest produce and dairy distributors in Southern California, supplying fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products and specialty foods to independent and chain restaurants across the western US. The company operates out of two distribution facilities located in Los Angeles, CA and Las Vegas, NV and stocks roughly 6,000 SKUs.
Sole Source has significant experience investing in companies that can benefit from the Firm's operating and M&A capabilities and plans to make meaningful investments in technology. SSC plans to use WWP as a platform to acquire other regional foodservice distribution companies and will leverage the Company's exemplary reputation and deep industry relationships to help execute its M&A strategy.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with Sole Source as we further solidify our market leadership in the Southern California market and expand into additional geographies," said Abbas Ghulam, Co-Founder of WWP. "Sole Source's wealth of experience investing in founder-owned companies will be invaluable as we expand our Company's footprint while maintaining WWP's uncompromising commitment to product quality and customer service. I am excited to work closely with the Sole Source team to achieve our strategic objectives."
"Worldwide Produce represents a compelling opportunity to invest in a premium business with an established reputation for high quality service," said David Fredston, Managing Partner of Sole Source Capital. "We are impressed with WWP's strong track record, which includes sustained revenue growth through the Great Recession, and look forward to leveraging the Company as a platform for consolidation in the space."
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Media Outlets Lose Interest in Waukesha Christmas Parade Massacre as Death Toll Mounts
Andrew Stiles • November 24, 2021 4:00 pm
Prominent media outlets have already lost interest in the vehicular massacre that took place on Sunday at the Waukesha Christmas parade, a Washington Free Beacon analysis has determined.
Darrell Edwards Brooks Jr., 39, allegedly plowed his red Ford SUV into a crowd of parade attendees in the small Wisconsin town, injuring dozens and killing six as of Tuesday, when an eight-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries.
Wednesday's edition of the Washington Post included a brief mention of the mass-death event in the bottom left-hand corner of the front page. The New York Times similarly downplayed the significance of the "6th Death in Wisconsin Crash."
CNN, meanwhile, was not featuring a single story about the Waukesha tragedy on its homepage as of Wednesday afternoon. The news network, however, did prominently feature an "analysis" piece headlined "Biden spins a message of hope as an anxious nation readies for Thanksgiving," as well as a report that former president Donald Trump "now has a ninth-degree black belt in taekwondo."
The front page of Wednesday's edition of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin's flagship publication, featured a large advertisement for "Black Friday Deals," as well as a story about a "wild turkey raised by humans," but did not include any coverage of the Waukesha incident or the mounting death toll or the controversy surrounding John Chisholm, Milwaukee County's progressive district attorney.
Less than three weeks before his vehicular rampage in Waukesha, Brooks was released on bail after being arrested for allegedly punching his girlfriend and hitting her with his car at a gas station. Chisholm, an icon of progressive criminal justice reform, had recommended bail of $1,000. He has since lamented that Brooks's bail was "inappropriately low."
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The field man from the sugar beet company had a table and we signed up. Anybody over eighteen could sign up. Only a few families went and a couple of bachelors, like myself and Moose Kirabashi. I was nineteen years old.
Japanese Americans were initially recruited to labor camps from assembly centers in Portland, Oregon, Puyallup, Washington, and California, and later from the Minidoka, Tule Lake, Manzanar, and Heart Mountain incarceration camps. (5) Volunteers from the Portland Assembly Center traveled by train to Nyssa, Oregon. Armed guards accompanied them, instructing travelers not to open windows during the journey. (6) Trucks moved them from the train station to the campsite, in an area just outside Nyssa known as Garrison's Corner. The volunteers lived in canvas tents, in dry, hot weather, and when they arrived, there was neither running water nor electricity. When the weather turned cold in the fall, the Farm Security Administration (FSA) arranged for the laborers to move into an abandoned CCC camp in an area near Adrian, Oregon, called Cow Hollow. Some Japanese Americans lived in the camp through the early 1960s. (7) The Idaho FSA camps at Shelley, Twin Falls, and Rupert contained equally trying conditions. (8) A typical camp included living quarters, an infirmary staffed by a local doctor, mess hall, canteen or commissary, laundry facilities, bathrooms, showers, and a tent or building used for recreation and religious services.
Publication information: Article title: Russell Lee in the Northwest: Documenting Japanese American Farm Labor Camps in Oregon and Idaho. Contributors: Young, Morgen - Author. Journal title: Oregon Historical Quarterly. Volume: 114. Issue: 3 Publication date: Fall 2013. Page number: 360. © Oregon Historical Society. COPYRIGHT 2013 Gale Group.


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Songhoy Blues, Malian Music in Exile – for MTV Iggy
By maria bakkalapulo, February 11, 2015
Songhoy Blues performing at Oran Mor for Celtic Connections. Photo by Niall Macaulay
Words by Maria Bakkalapulo
Playing music is enough to get you killed in northern Mali. Jihadists took the region by force in 2012 and imposed sharia, or Islamic law – life there changed dramatically. All entertainment, including music, was outlawed and branded un-Islamic. Western music is viewed as Satanic. Play music in public and you risk whippings, jail time or even worse. That's why guitarist Garba Touré, vocalist Aliou Touré and bass player Oumar Touré felt they had no choice but to leave their homes near Timbuktu and head south. In Bamako, they were united through music and formed the Afro-blues group, Songhoy Blues.
Music has always been an essential part of Garba's life. His father Oumar Touré, a musician, played congas with the late guitar legend, Ali Farka Touré. One night like any other, as Garba played his guitar, four men in a pickup truck drove up to his home and took his guitar away – they told him music was no longer allowed. Fortunately, he got his guitar back but it was a clear sign that it was time to leave. Songhoy Blues' vocalist Aliou's face grows angry when I ask him why music is seen as a threat. "Maybe it is a question to ask the jihadists because I don't really know why," says Aliou "A world without music is like a body without a soul. Everybody loves music, it is impossible to think about a world without music. Even the jihadists like music." It goes even further, continues bassist, Oumar, "It is not only music that has been banned, it is everything that could be considered entertainment. Also, everything that is coming from outside. Their aim, more than anything is to set up a place where they control everything."
They hooked up with drummer Nathanael Dembele in Bamako. Nathanael, Garba, Aliou and Oumar came together as a band in exile. Songhoy Blues, named after one of the most prominent and powerful ethnic groups in Mali, started by performing in the clubs and refugee camps of Bamako. In a gesture of solidarity, British musician and former Blur frontman Damon Albarn came to Mali. Songhoy Blues was one of the bands he took under his wing and brought to a wider audience through the Africa Express project, set up to promote artistic collaboration between African and western musicians and to widen the appreciation of African music and culture. Their single, Soubour, a collaboration with guitarist Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, became the lead single on the Africa Express compilation Maison Des Jeunes, an album released in 2013.
Now on tour in Europe, Songhoy Blues are performing music from their debut Music in Exile, release date February 23 on Transgressive Records. By taking their music on the road, Garba and his bandmates hope to gain support for their cause back home. "Everywhere we go we talk about it because we need support for that it is possible and there is hope. Is peace and reconciliation possible? We don't know," emphasizes Garba. "We are just telling the truth about what is happening. We are ready to be beheaded if needed because we are not lying, we are telling the truth." They will also be playing dates in the USA and are featured in the documentary They Will Have to Kill Us First: Malian Music in Exile premiering in March at SXSW.
(SIDE NOTE: Touré is an exceptionally common name in Mali – the members of Songhoy blues are unrelated)
Categories: islam, Mali, Music, spiritual
Tagged: Ali Farka Touré, Blues, censorship, Exile, islam, Mali, maria bakkalapulo, Songhoy Blues
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