Although computed tomography (CT) with three-dimensional (3D) rendering of the calcaneus is used for diagnostic evaluation of disorders, morphological measurements for the calcaneus are mostly based on a two-dimensional plane. The purposes of this study were to design a method for 3D morphological measurements of the normal calcaneus based on CT post-processing techniques, to measure morphological parameters in the male and female groups and describe gender differences of the parameters, and to investigate the reliability of such measurements.
One hundred and seventy-nine patients (83 men and 96 women) with a mean age of 40.6 (range, 21 to 59) years who underwent CT scans for their feet were reviewed retrospectively. The 3D structure of a normal calcaneus after shaded surface display reconstruction was extracted by interactive and automatic segmentation. Morphological measurements were achieved by means of a 3D measurement method based on CT image post-processing. Lengths and heights of the main parts of the calcaneus, Gissane's angle, Böhler's angle and the area of articular facet were worked out in 3D space. Gender-related size differences of parameters were compared using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), adjusting for body height. Intra-observer and inter-observer reliabilities were assessed using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) and the root mean square standard deviation (RMS-SD) for precision study.
A large range of measurement values was found. Only the length of the anterior process was without gender difference (p > 0.05). The other parameters in the male group were greater than those in the female group (p < 0.01 for each, ANCOVA). All parameters had excellent reliability and reproducibility (ICC > 0.8). Precision was acceptable for intra-observer RMS-SD (linear, angular and areal measurements no more than 0.6 mm, 1.2° and 0.25 mm2, respectively). Inter-observer RMS-SD ranged from 0.4 to 1.6 mm for linear measurements, 1.2 to 2.5° for angles and 0.24 to 0.40 mm2 for areas.
Three-dimensional morphological measurement based on a CT post-processing technique was highly reliable and repeatable for calcaneal anatomic morphological measurement. The current data will be helpful for anatomic reduction of calcaneal fractures and calcaneal malunion.
The calcaneus is the most commonly fractured tarsal bone. Calcaneal fractures account for about 2% of all fractures and 60% of tarsal bone fractures. Roughly 75% of calcaneal fractures are intra-articular [1, 2]. Studies have suggested that the anatomic reduction of calcaneal fractures is important for feet and ankles in functional outcomes, and that the purpose of the treatment for calcaneal fractures is to restore the height, length, width and axis of the calcaneus and articular facet congruency [3–7]. The arrival of computed tomography (CT) revolutionized the anatomic assessment of calcaneal fractures and improved therapeutic decision-making . Coronal and axial CT scans were also used to measure and define some calcaneal displacement parameters, which provided a quantitative assessment of calcaneal fractures and improvement achieved with open reduction . Lateral radiographs were used to measure calcaneal parameters including angles and distances, and those relevant reference values were summarized and described in detail in a previous study .
Most morphological measurements about the calcaneus were based on the two-dimensional (2D) plane. The main methods included the following: anatomical measurement of the cadaver; measurement based on X-rays; CT scans, and 3D reconstruction images based on a hospital graphics workstation. The above methods have the following implications: Firstly, despite results being accurate, cadaver specimens may be hard to obtain. Clinicians may also have difficulty in carrying out a large-scale prospective study. Secondly, radiographs may be affected by the orientation of the patient's foot and the difference among casting degrees of the tube because of foot pain and swelling in the acute injury . Finally, the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) in the hospital usually outputs the 2D projection images of 3D reconstruction graphics, which can be only browsed with a fixed view by clinicians, and thus the measurement remains 2D. Recently, many techniques for 3D bone measurements have become available, which allow surface, distance and angular measurements on models generated from CT or magnetic resonance imaging [12–15]. However, little data is currently available about measuring the 3D morphological parameters of the calcaneus in a large sample.
Studies involving quantitative parameters need scientific and accurate measurement and evaluation methodology . Computer-assisted technology, such as preoperative planning and surgical navigation, has been used widely in the surgical management . Image analysis and processing, as one of the computer-assisted technologies, involves generating 3D models and obtaining relevant information from the data. The hypothesis of the current study is that a reliable and repeatable method for 3D morphological measurements of the calcaneus based on a CT post-processing technique is designed. Clinically relevant 3D morphological parameters of the normal calcaneus will be obtained in the male and female groups respectively and serve as control data for calcaneal disorders. In addition, gender differences of the parameters will be detected as well.
From December 2009 to January 2012, 335 cases from the Department of Foot and Ankle underwent CT scans. The CT scans of 135 cases were excluded because of calcaneal fractures, deformity of feet, osteoarthritis or bone tumors. Two hundred cases encountered fracture of the talus, ankle and other related structural injuries. Among the 200 cases, CT scans were performed twice in 9 patients and three times in 6 patients. Patients with CT records on more than one occasion were included only once. Therefore, 179 consecutive adult, normal, calcaneal, CT data were retrospectively analyzed in the study. The included patients consisted of 83 men (46.4%) and 96 women (53.6%) with a mean age of 40.6 (range, 21 to 59) years. The main general demographic data of the included subjects were reported in Table 1. This study was approved by the institutional review board of the hospital (The Committee of the Medical Ethics, East Hospital of Tongji University in Shanghai, China) and informed consents were obtained from all participants.
BMI = Body mass index.
All data were collected from the Department of Radiology, which were saved in the DICOM 3.0 format (.dcm). CT was performed using a 16–detector row CT scanner (GE Light-Speed CT; Waukesha, WI, USA). Imaging parameters for CT scanning were as follows: section thickness, 0.625 mm; tube voltage, 120 kVp; pitch, 1.375; matrix, 512 × 512. Thin-slice CT transverse images of all subjects were firstly uploaded to the PACS, and then these CT data were input into a computer-aided orthopedic clinical research platform (SuperImage orthopedics edition 1.0, Cybermed Ltd, Shanghai, China) via removable storage devices [13, 17]. The bone and non-bone materials were defined via assigning CT density threshold (of Hounsfield units). The 3D structures of each calcaneus and its surrounding bones were reconstructed by shaded surface display (SSD) with a reconstruction interval of 0.625 mm and the density threshold of 150H. A 3D interactive and automatic segmentation technique was applied to distinguish all component bones. The bones of the forefoot, distal tibia, talus, navicular bone, cuboid bone, and cuneiform bones were removed manually for the purpose of 3D measurements. Then, the calcaneus was generated and observed (Figure 1). Morphological parameters of the calcaneus were measured according to combined measurement techniques including essential elements of a point, line and surface in 3D space. The calcaneus could be rotated with any viewing angle while being measured in a user interface as shown in an additional movie file for more detail (see Additional file 1).
Process of generating the 3D structures of the calcaneus. (A) Joints of the hindfoot containing the subtalar joint, calcaneocuboid joint and talonavicular joint combined with each other, which showed the blue clumps. These bones couldn't be recognized automatically by surface rendering in 3D Imaging. (B) The calcaneus and other bones were labeled separately by 3D interactive and automatic segmentation. After the Enter key was clicked to start the computer processing, the color of labeled bones gradually turned red and green and then the division was finished automatically in one minute. (C) The calcaneus was marked red and others were marked green at last. (D) The calcaneus was extracted and other bones were deleted.
The calcaneal anatomic landmarks on bone surface meshes were selected including: the highest point of the posterior articular facet (point A), the bottom of the posterior articular facet at the lateral surface intersecting the anterior process of the calcaneus (point B), the highest point of the calcaneocuboid joint (point C), the lowest point of the calcaneocuboid joint (point D), the most posterior point of the calcaneal tuberosity (point E), and the highest point on the superior edge of the calcaneal tuberosity (point F). Point H was the foot of the perpendicular segments AH on the calcaneal axis (Figure 2).
Three-dimensional morphological measurements of calcaneus. (A, B) Location of measurement points was illustrated. A = highest point of posterior facet; B = bottom of the posterior facet at lateral surface intersecting anterior process of calcaneus; C = highest point of calcaneocuboid joint; D = lowest point of calcaneocuboid joint; E = most posterior point of calcaneal tuberosity; F = highest point on the superior edge of calcaneal tuberosity. (C, D) The calcaneal morphological parameters in 3D space were shown. GE = length of calcaneal axis; AH = height of posterior facet; AB = length of posterior facet; BC = length of anterior process; CD = height of anterior process; ∠ABC = Gissane's angle; 180°-∠CAF = Böhler's angle. The posterior and middle facets were shown as blue surfaces.
The length of the calcaneal axis (LCA): the distance from point G (the midpoint between C and D) to point E.
The height of the posterior facet (HPF): the perpendicular distance from point A to the calcaneal axis.
The length of the posterior facet (LPF): the distance between A and B.
The length of the anterior process (LAP): the distance between B and C.
The height of the anterior process (HAP): the distance between C and D.
The critical angle of Gissane (GA): the intersection of line AB and line BC.
The tuber angle of Böhler (BA): the intersection of line AC and line AF.
The areas of the posterior subtalar joint (APF) facet and the middle facet (AMF) were shown as blue surfaces (Figure 2D).
Before areal measurement was calculated by the computer software, the operator needed to mark the border of articular facets at first (Figure 3). With the help of the perspective mode of SSD reconstruction, the defined boundary of the surface could be observed clearly (Figure 3C, D).
Areal measurements of subtalar articular facets for example. (A) After the segmentation, the SSD reconstruction image of the 3D calcaneus presented the anterior (blue arrow), middle (yellow arrow) and posterior (red arrow) facets clearly. (B) The operator marked the border of the articular facet. The border (red curve) was actually unbroken, though part of the red curve seemed not visualized. (C) With the help of the perspective mode of SSD reconstruction, the defined boundary of the surface could be observed. (D) On the anterolateral view, the boundary of each articular facet was clear. Each area was calculated by the software (yellow arrow).
The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for reliability was used to test at a desired lower limit of 0.8 and a 95% confidence interval (CI) of 0.2. According to Bonett's approximation, at least 36 patients were required based on reliability testing . Thirty-six subjects were randomly selected to assess the intraobserver reproducibility and interobserver reliability. Three surgeons took the measurement independently. Before they took measurements, the measuring technique and calcaneal anatomic landmarks were standardized. The main examiner finished all the measurements of 179 subjects. The 36 subjects were measured again by the main examiner in different sessions, and one time separately by the other examiners. The average ICC of inter-observer reliability was calculated from all obtained measurements among three examiners. The root mean square standard deviation (RMS-SD) was calculated for the measurement precision.
In the equation, the SD was calculated by repeating measuring each parameter for each of the 36 feet. SD values in intra-observer precision represented variability when the same examiner repeated measurements. SD values in inter-observer precision represented variability across two examiners. For linear and areal measurements, the coefficient of variation (CV) was defined as the ratio of the measurement precision to the mean value.
Table 2 summarized the mean value, SD, minimum and maximum values of the calcaneal morphological parameters over all subjects and also within the two gender groups separately. ANCOVA with body height as the covariate was used to investigate possible gender differences of the morphological parameters. The average LCA, HPF, LPF and HAP in the male group were significantly relatively greater than those in the female group (p < 0.01 for each). However, there was no significant gender-related size difference in LAP (p > 0.05). The average Gissane's angle was 127.7° ( range, 113° to 144°) in the male group and 123.5° (range, 110° to 135°) in the female group. Male Böhler's angle ranged from 33° to 45° with the mean of 39.6°. Female Böhler's angle ranged from 23° to 39° with the mean of 30.7°. The gender-related differences of the two angles were statistically significant (p < 0.01). The average APF and AMF in the male group were 14.5 cm2 and 6.1 cm2 and those in the female group were 12.9 cm2 and 5.2 cm2, respectively. Significant differences in areas were observed between two groups (p < 0.01).
* P values for gender differences were from ANCOVA using body height as the covariate.
LCA = length of calcaneal axis; HPF = height of posterior facet; LPF = length of posterior facet; LAP = length of anterior process; HAP = height of anterior process; GA = Gissane's angle; BA = Böhler's angle; APF = area of posterior facet; AMF = area of middle facet.
The ICC values of intra-observer and inter-observer reliabilities of all parameters were revealed (Figure 4). The 3D morphological measurement for the normal calcaneus was reliable with the intra-observer reproducibility coefficients of 0.924 or greater. In inter-observer reliability among three examiners, average ICC values of every parameter were more than 0.8. Table 3 revealed the RMS-SD for intra-observer and inter-observer precision of 3D calcaneal morphological measurements, as well as the CV. The intra-observer RMS-SD values of linear, angular and areal measurements were no more than 0.6 mm, 1.2° and 0.25 mm2, respectively. The inter-observer RMS-SD ranged from 0.4 to 1.6 mm for linear measurements, 1.2 to 2.5° for angles and 0.24 to 0.40 mm2 for areas.
Intra-observer and inter-observer reliabilities of 3D morphological measurements (n = 36). The average ICC of inter-observer reliability was calculated from all obtained measurements among three examiners. All the parameters exhibited high ICC values, including length of calcaneal axis (LCA), height of posterior facet (HPF), length of posterior facet (LPF), length of anterior process (LAP), height of anterior process (HAP), Gissane's angle (GA), Böhler's angle (BA), area of posterior facet (APF), and area of middle facet (AMF).
RMS-SD = root mean square standard deviation; CV = coefficient of variation; NA = not applicable; LCA = length of calcaneal axis; HPF = height of posterior facet; LPF = length of posterior facet; LAP = length of anterior process; HAP = height of anterior process; GA = Gissane's angle; BA = Böhler's angle; APF = area of posterior facet; AMF = area of middle facet.
The calcaneus, the largest tarsal bone, is an irregular shaped bone with complex contour and articular facets. The integrity of calcaneal anatomic morphology is of important clinical value to maintain normal function of the hindfoot and supporting modality of the arch, and to ensure stress conduction for weight bearing [5–7, 19, 20]. To assess the reduction for calcaneal fractures, comparing preoperative and postoperative radiographs was a common method . The calcaneal morphological parameters included relevant angles, distances and areas. Sometimes, the standard anteroposterior, lateral, and axial radiographs are quite difficult to obtain in acute injury because of foot pain and swelling. Comparing preoperative and postoperative radiographs for anatomical reduction would be seriously affected. Most calcaneal fractures are intra-articular. CT scans were suggested to be the routine examination for intra-articular injuries [3, 22, 23]. Three-dimensional CT images would be helpful for assessment of intra-articular fractures.
Gissane's and Böhler's angles were the commonly assessed angles in calcaneal fractures. They could give information on the severity of the injury. Especially, the restoration of Böhler's angle is an important prognostic factor that is correlated with outcomes [5, 20]. Gissane's angle was formed by the posterior facet and anterior facet and the normal value was between 120° and 145° . Restoring the relationship of the articular surfaces required the reconstruction of Gissane's angle. Böhler's angle was formed by the superior edges of the tuberosity, the subtalar joint and the anterior process and it normally ranged from 25° to 40° on lateral radiographs . In this study, four landmarks (point A, B, C and F) decided the two angles in 3D space. The results of the two angles were not consistent with those available in the literature [1, 21]. Moreover, both angles distinguished between genders. Generally, Böhler's angle decreased or even reversed and Gissane's angle increased in the fracture patterns where the whole posterior facet collapsed. If only the lateral portion of the posterior facet is involved, Gissane's angle may remain normal or not significantly increase . The loss of calcaneal height could cause a more horizontal talus (loss of the talar declination angle) and anterior tibiotalar impingement, and a decrease of ankle dorsiflexion . The valgus or varus deformity of the calcaneus may occur, and the unsatisfactory reduction may result in a severely disabling fracture malunion.
The reduction of the anterior process followed by the posterior facet allows fracture fragments to be easily manipulated into an anatomic position via the extensile lateral approach . Reduction of the anterior process distal to Gissane's angle is important in restoring lateral column length. The calcaneal axial length sometimes shortens in the intra-articular calcaneal fractures or the compression type of anterior process fractures. For simple injury patterns such as Sanders type IIA and IIB fractures, percutaneous reduction and screw fixation is an optional method . One or two screws (axial screws) are directed from the posterior of tuberosity (near point E) into the dorsal portion of the anterior process. Therefore, the calcaneal axial length is not only helpful for diagnosis, but also for deciding the size of axial screws during surgical procedures. Gupta et al. reported that the axial calcaneal length (axial CT scan) was measured from the tip of the posterior tuberosity to the most distal calcaneocuboid joint surface and that postoperative average value was 77 mm .
When the talocalcaneal angle was measured on the lateral radiograph, either the center line of the calcaneus or the tangent to the bottom of the calcaneus was used to present the calcaneal axis [10, 27]. The calcaneal axis also involves the height of the posterior facet. The height of the posterior facet was the perpendicular distance from the highest point of the posterior facet to the calcaneal axis. The calcaneal axial based on 3D measurement was similar to the centerline of the calcaneus (Figure 2). The value of HPF was quite different from that mentioned in the literature because of the two different calcaneal axes selected . Leung et al. adopted the tangent to the bottom of the calcaneus as the calcaneal axis, and reported that the mean of the normal height of the posterior facet was 49 mm on lateral radiographs .
The anterior and middle facets in some cases were discrete and some were combined [29, 30]. When the articular facets were conjoined, we measured the part of area on the sustentaculum tali as the area of middle facet, and the area on the calcaneal beak was eliminated. In the past, measuring the area of the curved surface in cadavers directly using measuring tools may be quite complex. With the help of surface measurements based on the CT post-processing technique, it was convenient to observe and measure the area of articular facets. The results may provide a group of reference data to confirm further the relationship between the quality of reduction of the subtalar joint facet and the prognosis of calcaneal fractures. Some studies have shown that even step-offs in the joint surface of 1–2 mm would lead to a load redistribution within the posterior joint facet of the calcaneus, inferior functional scores, and a higher rate of posttraumatic subtalar arthritis [3, 31–33]. The quality of reduction of the subtalar joint facet, especially the posterior facet after operative management, was related to outcome of calcaneal fractures. Concerning clinical relevance, those reference data in the present study need to be validated in further clinical studies.
The advantage of 3D measurements is not defining some concept but reproducibility. With the development of computer science, basic theories and methods for CT post-processing and image processing algorithms are widely used. Many software platforms can also perform accurate 3D measurements on a patient's anatomy [12, 14, 34]. Gutekunst et al. developed the methods to define bone axes using landmarks on quantitative CT bone surface meshes to assess 3D foot bone-to-bone orientation angles, which presented the angular measurement with moderate to high ICC values and high precision . The present study also indicated that the linear, angular and areal measurements exhibited high ICC values and acceptable precision. The repeatability of measurements was carried out by three examiners with excellent inter-observer reliability. When the reliable landmarks are defined in 3D space, the distance and angles deduced from those landmarks will be reliable. Three-dimensional SSD as one research focus involves a computer visual and pattern recognition technique. If more CT imaging reprocessing workstations could implant the SSD technique, original data from a radiological database would be explored more effectively. The research for skeletal morphology would be widely carried out and tend towards accurate quantization.
Several limitations were noted in this study. Firstly, CT data of bilateral foot were not available. Considering the additional cost and patients' concerns about the extra dose of radiation, patients were not asked to receive more than one CT scan. Thus, the correlation of right to left for these parameters was not analyzed. Secondly, the foot plane was hard to confirm from CT scans, so the calcaneal inclination angle was not measured, which was formed by the line connecting the most inferior surface of the tuberosity and the foot plane. Thirdly, the width of the calcaneus was not measured, either. The width cannot be described clearly by two constant landmark points, for the calcaneus is an irregularly shaped bone. This study did not describe the lateral talocalcaneal angle and the tibiocalcaneal angle, which involve the talus and the tibia. Other bones around the calcaneus need to be taken into account in future studies.
This study demonstrates that the 3D morphological measurement based on a CT image post-processing technique is highly reliable and repeatable. The current data will be helpful for anatomic reduction of calcaneal fractures and calcaneal malunion. With the development of CT reprocessing, it will be easy to obtain anatomic parameters of bones in large samples. The clinical value of 3D measurements for the calcaneus will be further investigated in future prospective clinical studies.
Each Author has contributed substantially to study design, literature research, data acquisition, data analysis, and manuscript drafting. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.


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A National Nurses United's survey released on April 14th from 2,575 NNU union nurses and nonunion nurses across the U.S. covered the period of Feb. 2-March 20, 2022.
Inadequate staffing, workplace violence and moral and mental distress are increasingly challenges for nurses, they revealed.
Ten findings, according to the union:
1. Sixty-nine percent of respondents said staffing is worse recently, up 20.2 percent from NNU's September 2021 survey and a 47.8 percent increase from the union's March 2021 survey.
2. Twenty-three percent of respondents said they sought treatment for a mental health condition related to caring for patients during the pandemic.
3. Nearly half of respondents (46 percent) said they were floated to units outside their expertise without getting any education or preparation. That's compared to 44.3 percent reported in September.
4. More than one-fourth (26.5 percent) said they were "floated" or reassigned to a clinical care area that required new skills or was not within their competency. That's compared to 17.8 percent reported in September.
5. Nearly 65 percent of nurses said their hospitals are using excessive overtime to staff units, an increase from 49.3 percent in September.
6. Nearly half of hospital nurses (48 percent) reported rising workplace violence. That's compared to 30.6 percent in September and 21.9 percent in March 2021.
7. Nearly 84 percent of respondents said they feel stressed more often than before the pandemic, up from 53.5 percent in September.
8. Only 32 percent of respondents said their hospital has sufficient personal protective equipment stock to protect workers from a rapid surge of the virus.
9. Twenty-four percent of respondents said their hospital notifies them of COVID-19 exposures in a timely manner.
10. Nearly 67 percent of respondents are afraid they will contract COVID-19, up from 42 percent in September.
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The first video was Done in the Fashion of Paul Harvey Series that Paul praised Police and Firemen (2 Separate Videos on those topics).
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"Response of the Resilient" – A Nurses Week Film
Happy Easter, Happy Passover, Happy Ramadan (it started April 3rd to the end of the month).
We are a common people, humanoids, with a belief in God, that have been divided by earthly powers to exploit us. May people learn to respect their differences in beliefs, and stop allowing the super rich, super influential, to keep us all at odds with each other.
The Nurses Videos have me all emotional, as does the Police and Firemen Videos. I even have a video of the stress of the 911 Emergency Line Call Takers. We seldom realize what it's like to walk in the shoes of another, we take them for granted.

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Prevent Champions Network
The government's Prevent strategy forms one element of the national counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST, and aims to reduce the threat of terrorism to the UK by stopping people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.
Under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, councils and other specified authorities have a duty to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism when exercising their functions.
The LGA's regional Principal Advisers provide the focal point for discussions with councils about their improvement needs and the support available to councils around delivering the Prevent duty. As part of this, the LGA and Home Office have worked together to establish a Prevent Champions Network (PCN) in England and Wales to help support councillors in their work on Prevent. The PCN provides a network of experienced councillors from a range of councils who are willing to provide advice and support to other elected members, and to assist with understanding and implementing the duty locally. Members of the PCN can be contacted directly as below.
Cllr Joanne Beavis - Essex County Council
Cllr Beavis has been a Conservative councillor at Braintree Council since 2003, serving as Cabinet member for people and communities for nine years. She was elected to Essex Council in 2017 and is a member of Essex Fire and Rescue Service. Cllr Beavis works, on behalf of East of England LGA, as a Member Assessor for improvement in councillor development.
Email: cllr.jo.beavis@essex.gov.uk
Cllr Robert Light - Kirklees Council
Cllr Light was Leader of Kirklees Council for three years and leader of Kirklees Conservative Group for 15 years, and is Chair of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Scrutiny Committee. Cllr Light is Vice-Chairman of the LGA's City Regions Board. Cllr Light chairs the regional Prevent network for the Yorkshire & Humber region
Email: robert.light@kirklees.gov.uk
Cllr Clive Woodbridge - Epsom & Ewell Borough Council
Cllr Woodbridge has been a Residents' Association councillor at Epsom and Ewell Borough Council since 2007. He is currently a member of the Audit, Crime & Disorder and Scrutiny Committee, Strategy & Resources and Community and Wellbeing Committees. Cllr Woodbridge is Deputy Chair of the LGA's Safer and Stronger Communities Board.
Email: cwoodbridge@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
Cllr Paul Hinge - Ceredigion County Council
Cllr Hinge was first elected as a Welsh Liberal Democrats councillor at Ceredigion Council in 2008. He was the Armed Forces Champion for the Council in the last administration, has been Chairman of Education and is now Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee.
Email: paul.hinge@ceredigion.gov.uk
Cllr Eric Carter - Telford & Wrekin Council
Cllr Carter has been a Conservative councillor at Telford & Wrekin Council since 1991 and is involved in Prevent initiatives at both local and regional levels. In June 2017 he was appointed Chair of Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority, which has strong links to the Prevent network.
Email: eric.carter@telford.gov.uk
Cllr Michael Rye OBE - London Borough of Enfield
Cllr Rye was first elected as a Conservative councillor at Enfield Council in 1994. He was Council Leader from 2002-2010, Chairman of the Crime, Community Safety & Strong Communities Scrutiny Panel in 2011, Shadow Cabinet Member for Adult Social Services in 2014 and became Shadow Cabinet Member for Education in May 2017.
Email: cllr.michael.rye@enfield.gov.uk
Cllr Joy Allen - Durham County Council
Cllr Allen has served as a Labour councillor at Durham Council since 2013 where she holds the Transformation Portfolio, including ICT, Emergency Planning and Humanitarian Assistance Resettlement Programme. She has 20 years community safety experience having worked for HM Forces, Police, District and Unitary Councils and the Fire and Rescue Service and Cabinet Office's Emergency Planning College. Cllr Allen chairs the North East regional champions network.
Email: joy.allen@durham.gov.uk
Cllr Simon Blackburn - Blackpool Council
Cllr Blackburn has been Leader of Blackpool Council since 2011. He is Chair of the LGA's Safer and Stronger Communities Board and Board member champion for Prevent and Counter-Extremism. He is also a member of the LGA's Labour Group Executive and peer reviewer in areas including children's services and adult social care.
Email: cllr.simon.blackburn@blackpool.gov.uk
Cllr Anita Lower - Newcastle City Council
Cllr Lower was first elected as a Liberal Democrat councillor at Newcastle City Council in 1994. She was Deputy Leader from September 2010 until May 2011 and portfolio holder for Neighbourhoods and Public Protection. She was also Chair of Newcastle's Community Safety Partnership. Cllr Lower became Leader of the Opposition in 2013.
She is Deputy Chair of the LGA's Safer and Stronger Communities Board.
Email: anita.lower@newcastle.gov.uk
Cllr Nigel Murphy - Manchester City Council
Cllr Nigel Murphy has served as a Labour councillor at Manchester City Council since 2006. He became Executive Member for Neighbourhoods in 2015, which includes responsibility for crime and community safety, neighbourhood management and public sector reform (reforming justice), and previously held the roles of Executive Member for the Environment and Executive Member for Housing and Regeneration.
Email: Cllr.n.murphy@manchester.gov.uk


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Thailand tiger farms: Hunting the traffickers
By Jonathan Head South East Asia correspondent
Image copyright Tanya Erzinclioglu
Image caption Tiger farms are not illegal in Thailand but they are very loosely regulated
When the Thai authorities moved in to shut down a tiger zoo in a temple at the end of May, they exposed a lot more than just the various irregularities in that one facility. The macabre sight of tiger foetuses preserved in bottles, and the shrivelled, frozen remains of other cubs, suddenly cast the popular tourist attraction into a more sinister light. Was this evidence of illegal trade in tiger parts?
As it happens, few experts believe the cub carcasses have much value. The bones, skin, teeth, claws and meat of adult tigers are where the money is made. Officials of Thailand's Department of National Parks, who closed the temple zoo and removed its 147 tigers, did find some evidence of trafficking: amulets containing tiger claws, and a truck attempting to leave the temple with two skins and other small parts. At least three adult tigers had gone missing two years earlier.
Image caption Dead tiger cubs in jars were found at the tiger temple.
This, said DNP Deputy Director Adisorn Noochdumrong, suggested continuous involvement in small-scale illegal trafficking by the temple's managers. But his bigger concern is the criminal networks he believes have been encouraging the trade, from this and other so-called "tiger farms". There are at least 30 such farms in Thailand, where intensive breeding takes place. They are not illegal but the lack of records in the temple zoo illustrates the weak regulation of these places and allows the possibility of tiger trafficking.
"I am quite certain there is a network behind what he have discovered at the temple," said Adisorn. "The temple would not run this alone but tiger trading is hard to verify. The networks are sophisticated and hard to monitor. Influential people are involved."
Adisorn and his team have tried to trace the origins of the impounded tigers through their DNA. He believes there are seven original parent animals, two Siberian tigers, one Malayan tiger and four that died some years ago, for which he has no information.
All tigers must be registered with the DNP under Thai law and agreements upheld by Cites, an international treaty to protect endangered species from irresponsible trading. All deaths, births and transfers must also be recorded. But this was not happening. Any argument that breeding these particular tigers was to help in their conservation makes no sense, as they are a mix of different subspecies.
Thailand is a hub for the illegal wildlife trade, funnelling endangered animals from Africa and other parts of Asia through neighbouring Laos, where law enforcement is especially weak, and on to Vietnam and China, where the demand is. International pressure has pushed the Thai authorities to become more active in intercepting contraband wildlife shipments but little is being done to break up the syndicates running the trade. Very few arrests have been made.
Image caption A tiger coming round after being drugged at the Tiger temple.
Campaigners monitoring the trade say "farmed" tigers are brought into trafficking all too easily because of the lack of regulation and enforcement. It is difficult to tell whether a carcass belongs to a wild or captive tiger but Thai officials believe at least 30% of those being trafficked come from a captive origin. Often they will be drowned in special submersion cages to avoid damaging the valuable skin. Traffickers then "float" the wrapped carcasses in the Mekong river from the Thai side and have them picked up by smugglers on the Laotian side.
Thai Tiger Temple's long history of controversy
Edwin Wiek, who runs an NGO trying to protect threatened wildlife in Thailand, explains why trading captive tigers matters so much to conservationists: "To stop the trade, these tiger farms need to be closed down - not only the tiger temple but all the other ones as well.
"So that we can say that when tigers are being traded, that we are absolutely sure they are from the wild, and we can do something about it. Breeding a tiger, caring for a tiger until it is an adult costs a lot of money."
He estimates the cost of a farm tiger at $7,000 to $8,000 (£5,600-£6,500).
"When a poacher goes into the jungle he can kill a tiger with one or two bullets, which will be a lot cheaper," he says.
"So there is a big chance the wild populations are being touched for the same market as captive animals."
The population of captive tigers in Thailand is now estimated to be around 1,500. When the growing numbers being kept in Laos, Vietnam and China are added, the total captive population in this region exceeds the entire world population of wild tigers, which is around 3,800.
Big profits from big animals
The economics of tiger farming are baffling and inevitably raise suspicions that some captive animals must be siphoned off for slaughter, in violation of Cites rules. An adult tiger consumes between four and eight kilos of meat a day (9 to 17 lb). An internal Laotian government report, seen by the BBC, openly acknowledges that a tiger farm near the Laotian border town of Thakhek was, until recently, killing 100 tigers a year for commercial use.
Image caption A BBC correspondent found bracelets made from tiger bones being traded in Myanmar's Wa region in November
At Thailand's biggest tiger zoo, Sri Racha, south of Bangkok, the tiger population reached 447 at one point, falling to 323 today. The management there argues that the ideal population is 350. Only a fraction of those can be seen by visitors, via performing tiger shows and - the most popular activity - feeding tiger cubs, which helps explain the huge populations.
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Tanya Erzinclioglu is a British volunteer who worked at the tiger temple for six years, becoming a self-taught expert on the animals and, she says, trying to ensure their welfare was protected. She believes they were well-treated there, and that any involvement in trafficking was small-scale. But the breeding, she says, was out of control.
"I hated it," she recalls.
"When I first arrived there were 70. By the time we left I'd known 150-plus tigers. That's a double increase in six years, it's ridiculous. We could change a lot of things there, but this was one of the hardest because they thought they made so much money from the cub-feeding, and tourists want the cute babies. And they would come, and the babies were already 10 months old, and then they don't think it's cute, and they write bad reviews. So the management would ask 'why aren't there any cubs?'"
Image caption Tigers in captivity are sometimes made to perform in shows for tourists.
Adisorn Noochdumrong and his colleagues at the Department of National Parks are now compiling a database of all captive tigers in Thailand, recording their DNA profiles and distinctive stripe patterns, so that they can be properly traced if they go missing.
But there are growing calls now from international groups like the WWF to end tiger farming altogether. The Laotian government has already promised to do this, although whether that actually happens is still in question, given the record there of official tolerance for trafficking. If other countries like Thailand follow suit - and there are officials here now openly arguing for the farms to shut, and just zoos, with mixed animal populations to remain open - that would close one loophole through which the trade in endangered species is able to continue.
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Trent Alexander Arnold, the right back of Liverpool, commented on his team's brilliance during Thursday's 4-0 victory over Leicester City in the 19th round of the Premier League.
"We have played great football this season, especially after the travel period has ended," Arnold said in comments highlighted by Sky Sports.
"We went through a difficult period at the level of match pressure. This must be taken into consideration, but perhaps this performance is the best for us this season."
"We dominated most of the game. They did not succeed in creating many opportunities, happy to go out without receiving goals, in addition to succeeding in scoring a quad in a stadium like this. It is wonderful."
And he added, "We did not think that we will advance in the lead with 13 points at this stage in the Premier League, but we are happy with this situation."
"There is nothing sure, we know the season is not over, we are still in the middle of the season, so we need to continue and confirm our preference," he added.
"We see every week the results of matches in the Premier League, so everything can happen."
It is noteworthy that Arnold starred during today's game, scored one goal and scored two goals and also caused a Reds penalty kick.


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This wedding truly has my heart all a flutter. The location. The Rara Avis dress. The flowers. The golden hour light. The wedding breakfast table. The cake. Honestly, I'm slightly breathless. This fairytale Tuscan wedding is romance personified and could not be more picture perfect.
Lauren and Craig's wedding story which took place in Southern Italy between the stunning surroundings of Monastero San Silvestro and the beautifully classic town of Cortona in Southern Tuscany and what a picturesque sight it is too. Especially when blessed with beautiful golden light, framing some truly gorgeous couple and bridal party portraits. Just wait until you see the ladies spaghetti strap gowns. Slinky satin and delicate lace make these ladies the epitome of style and grace.
If this doesn't make you want to book a destination wedding in Tuscany immediately, I don't know what will. The views are to die for and wedding venue Vignamaggio is the ultimate setting amongst all the beauty. Emma & Jake compliment it beautifully with simple but stunning white and green flowers, and the most stylish wedding stationery and signs. Not to mention an adorable vintage ape bar.
Bride Emma is a vision of beauty in a lace Pronovias gown & veil bought lovingly by her Nan, and Jake looks dapper in a light blue linen suit from Suit Supply. Talk about couple goals.
After you've swooned over the images by Samuel Docker, I strongly urge you to sit back relax and watch the heartfelt film by Paul Van too. Warning you may end up crying in your cornflakes (other breakfasts are available!).
Set the scene. Boy meets girl. They fall in love and become three. Followed by a heartfelt proposal and a stylish pink wedding in Tuscany to celebrate their love. And when I say stylish, I mean, hold on to your hats because this is unbelievably beautiful.
The gorgeous blush tones in the florals and bridesmaids dresses are just a delight, not to mention bride Anna's exquisite Sartoria Cucciaioni bridal gown with high neck and illusion lace detail. And if that wasn't enough she slips into an epic gold glitter number for the evening too which is absolutely dazzling.
Each image by Lucrezia Senserini will touch your heart and fill you with emotion, as well as inspire you for your own big day. Especially the succulent wedding favours. so Pinning fingers at the ready peeps, enjoy!
With 20 guests, this intimate wedding in Tuscany is relaxed, personal and prosecco fuelled.
Alice, the Bride wears a stunning David Fielden gown with lovely, elegant modern lines. Her groom isn't too shabby in a custom made Beggars Run suit, a firm fave for the RMW groom. Worn by Al, Alex, Euan, Thomas, Matt, Jack, Jonny, I mean I could go on.
We love a sneaky costume change and second outfit for a Bride, I mean if you can then why not right? When your second outfit is a swimsuit and your wedding screams pool party you've achieved something pretty special and we, at Rock My Wedding towers are fully into it.
Fabulous photography by Livio Lacurre.
This incredibly pretty, destination wedding comes with a tissue warning. The emotional first look and outdoor wedding ceremony captures by Jason Mark Harris are absolute tear jerkers. Which is exactly what you want from your wedding photographs.
Then come all the candle light reception pics, which scream luxe. Just like the wedding party attire. Hello there groomsmen in Tuxedos and wowsers bridesmaids and bride in Monique Lhuillier gowns.
The blush pink, pure white and greenery flower arrangements will also have you picking your jaw up from the floor, so get yourself comfortable and enjoy this one lovelies, it's a goodie.
There's nothing like a gorgeous sunny day to put a smile on your face, and this spectacular destination wedding has had me beaming from ear to ear.
First up an intimate ceremony at San Galgano Abbey, which used to be a monastery in the 15th century before the roof collapsed in the 17th century leaving it as it is today, a totally mesmerising place to get married. Next up was the dreamy outdoor reception in the Tuscan hills at Villa Podernovo with festoons lighting up the dance floor and highlighting the reception as well as all their guests happy faces.
Both Lush Imaging and Mrs Mashup films are members of our hand picked wedding supplier directory The Love Lust List, so you know you're in for a treat.


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Spencer Zifcak is Allan Myers Professor of Law and Research Co-ordinator in the Thomas More Academy of Law. Professor Zifcak obtained his Ph.D in politics and government at the London School of Economics and Political Science (University of London). He has held several senior positions at international universities including as Visiting Fellow at Wolfson College, University of Oxford, Visiting Professor at the Austrlan Academy of Public Administration, University of Vienna, and Visiting Fellow in the Faculty of Law at Trinity College, Dublin. In 2010, Professor Zifcak was awarded the prestigious and internationally competitive Bemjamin Meaker Visiting Professorship at the Institute of Advanced Studies at the University of Bristol (UK).
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Falls the shadow : The responsibility to protect from theory to practice, in Responsibility to protect and sovereignty
Counter-terrorism laws and human rights, in Contemporary Perspectives on Human Rights Law in Australia
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Friendship was initially formed in the late l960's through the efforts of community volunteers in conjunction with the Thurston County, Washington, prosecutor. The goal was and is to provide alternative sentencing options for the prosecutor, defense counsel and the courts in an effort to restore victims, reduce criminal justice costs and offer the defendant an opportunity to avoid conviction.
Through the years Friendship Diversion Services has expanded into other counties and cities across the State of Washington. We have also expanded services from its initial focus of Superior Court to include District Courts, where requested.
Friendship Diversion Services has also expanded services beyond diversion to include day reporting, drug testing, supervision of community service hours and electronic home monitoring including alcohol monitoring. Not all of these services are available at each office but any combination may be made available on request.
Friendship Diversion Services maintains itself through fees collected from the defendants. City or county contracts may provide for some payment for cases referred for electronic home monitoring to ensure its availability to indigent defendants. This reduced cost is far less than the price of a jail bed.


"Do you love drinking your morning coffee in a handmade pottery mug? It feels so good in your hands; warm, comforting and smooth. You might need a new piece of handmade pottery.
I have been making pottery for the past 20 years in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. I've always loved buying pottery pieces, mostly mugs, wherever I travel in Canada. I enjoy learning about the potter and how they started their business.
Every piece of pottery I make is a unique piece of art that is meant to be used everyday. All dishes and pots can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Washing by hand works too, just don't knock your pottery against anything or it could crack.
The glaze colours I use make me happy because they are fun and bright. Turquoise, bright blue, denim blue, shiny grey, waterfall brown and a new burnt orange.
My style is simple, functional and lightly decorated. I add a stamp to the bottom of each mug handle and also to the bottom of each mug. What stamp did you get?
Each mug, plate, serving bowl and wine cup is made by me in my pottery studio. I throw the pots on the wheel and trim them when they have partially dried. They get fired once in a kiln. Then I apply glaze, usually by dipping the pot in a big bucket of glaze. Then I load the kiln again and fire it to 1222 degrees C.


Police have deployed pepper spray against left- and right-wing activists who clashed in the Austrian capital of Vienna. The intense fighting involving stones, firecrackers and even iron rods resulted in 13 injuries, four of these to police officers.
The demonstration, organized by the Identitarian Movement, an Austrian far right group often described as racist and Islamophobic, gathered at least 1,000 participants on Saturday, according to police estimates.


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Home Financial Services Fines Merrill Lynch pays $8.9M to settle conflict of interest advisory charges
Merrill Lynch pays $8.9M to settle conflict of interest advisory charges
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith has agreed to pay approximately $8.9 million to settle charges that it failed to disclose a conflict of interest arising out of its own business interests in deciding whether to continue to offer clients products managed by an outside third-party advisory firm.
The SEC's order finds that the conflict of interest arose in Merrill Lynch's handling of third-party products managed by a U.S. subsidiary of a foreign multinational bank, in which more than 1,500 of Merrill's retail advisory accounts had invested approximately $575 million. According to the order, Merrill put new investments into these products on hold due to pending management changes at the third party, and Merrill's governance committee planned to vote on a recommendation to terminate the products and offer alternatives to investors. According to the order, the third-party manager sought to prevent termination and contacted senior Merrill executives, including making an appeal to consider the companies' broader business relationship. Following those communications, and in a break from ordinary practices, the governance committee did not vote and chose to defer action on termination. The governance committee later lifted the hold and opened the third-party products to new Merrill accounts. The SEC's order found that Merrill failed to disclose to its clients the conflicts of interest in Merrill's decision-making process.
"By failing to disclose its own business interests in deciding whether certain products should remain available to investment advisory clients, Merrill Lynch deprived its clients of unbiased financial advice," said Marc P. Berger, Director of the SEC's New York Regional Office. "Retail clients must feel confident that their advisors are eliminating or disclosing such conflicts and fulfilling their fiduciary duties."
Without admitting or denying the findings, Merrill consented to the SEC's order, which finds that the firm was negligent in violating the antifraud and policies and procedures provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Merrill agreed to pay more than $4 million in disgorgement, $806,981 in prejudgment interest, and a more than $4 million penalty, and to be censured and to cease and desist from further violations.
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That's it, Ditto. The 1978 with the wavy golden pattern of plants on the front. But you can find it on Amazon for less, about $15 which would be maybe 10 pounds. I have Amazon Prime, which means free shipping. I need to find out whether there's a way that I could order through Amazon Prime but based in England. If so, maybe there's a way I could have it shipped to you out of England directly to you without postage. Do you all have Amazon? That's the first question. I think I'll bug the Amazon people by phone today once I'm back at the farm.
I don't often use Amazon since I bought those pans for Mum and they lasted only a few weeks before all the black stuff came off inside and we had to throw them away! A book should be okay though. I will go see...ten pounds is much less expensive. Thanks OV, you're always so helpful.
Whoa! I've already checked Britain Amazon and the prices are inflated for this book.
But I'll get the American version that was a good price and mail it to you for your Christmas present. It might not be there till after Christmas, but, hey, we're just reading a page a day!
I'll get on it today, so don't waste your money.
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Thank you OV. You've made my day.
You're welcome! I just love have a reading buddy for the author I most admire!! Despite his doom and gloom!! The English language just doesn't get any better for me than it does with T. H.
I DID HAVE 100 pounds gone and WAS setting up residence in One-derland.
I was No longer OBESE. Just Overweight. I want to be back there again and am on my way.
Don't trade what you want MOST for what you want right now.
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That's excellent value for money and so convenient but I'm looking forward to owning a proper book and with line drawings.
The problem wasn't the novel itself. We just wanted to have the same edition, and because I have one with illustrations, we decided to look into getting this particular edition in hard copy. I found a great deal on Amazon, which I'll send on to Jan for Christmas.
However, thanks for the info about the e-book. I'm curious enough to check it out for 99 cents!


Oh! Thank you for the appellation, Brother Brian!! There was a parishioner in Newsoms who called me "Sister Sarah" – the only one across both congregations. I loved being called that, and miss hearing it. I wish all Christians would reclaim calling each other by these familial names, not least because it is all too easy to forget our kinship.
I always address the congregation I serve as Sisters and Brothers.
I remember the Mini Page and the Wonderful World of Disney on ABC, Sunday nights. I forget what station had Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom and The Undersea World of Jacques Costeau.


Max the cat has had quite a busy few weeks.
In early November, Macalester College professor Rebecca Wingo snapped a photo of a certain sign at the school's DeWitt Wallace Library targeting Max and posted it on Twitter. A few weeks later, it showed up on Tumblr, then Reddit. Suddenly, Max was launched to global Internet fame.
It also introduced Max's owner, Connie Lipton, and the sign's creator, senior library associate Chris Schommer, who had never met before. In fact, even though Schommer knew all about Max—whose wanderings over the past six months or so had earned him a reputation as Macalester's "campus cat"—he had never actually spotted him himself.
Everybody in the area knows Max, Lipton says, noting that he's made his way into various classroom and dorm buildings and even shown up at a party or two. He's also ventured beyond campus, wandering down Grand Avenue to hang out with diners on the patio at the French Meadow Bakery.
But, as the pair explains, by the time the story went viral some three or four weeks after Schommer originally put up the sign, it had already been taken down and Max had been placed under house arrest. In addition to the reasons that led to the sign being posted in the first place—a library employee with a serious allergy and worries about Max being accidentally trapped in the building at the end of the day—a new construction project on campus has made things a little too dangerous for the cat to keep wandering on his own. He's definitely not happy about it, but Lipton is working on a compromise: harness training, which she's had a lot better luck with than a lot of cat owners who make the attempt.
"He's fine on the harness. It's just getting him to actually walk where I want him to," she says.
The idea of writing a book about Max also came up pretty much immediately. Many users online commented that the whole thing seemed like it was right out of a children's story: "This is basically halfway to being a children's book," tweeted children's author Erin McGuire when she shared the photo of the sign. Even before he had any inkling that the whole thing would blow up, Schommer says, "I thought of it as a story in my head." But when everything went viral, he and Lipton decided to put things down on the page for real. They are working with artist and web developer Gamze Genc Celik, whose free-use cat illustration Schommer used on the poster, to create a bona fide children's book.
"It's been my obsession for the past two weeks," says Schommer, who's been learning a lot about the publishing process. It's still a bit early to say when the book will hit shelves, but he and Lipton are hoping to have it written in January and go from there. You can visit LetMaxIn.com to sign up for updates on the process—and in the meantime, you can buy a coffee mug with that adorable cat face on it here.
For anyone worried about the endeavor turning into a cynical cash grab, rest assured that there are worthwhile plans for any money that may come in. In addition to the possible nonprofit, Schommer and Lipton are looking at donating to reputable cat rescues in the area.
Above all, everyone is just glad to have had a hand in a positive news story that's made a lot of people smile. "People love libraries, people love cats, the Internet loves all those things . . . there's definitely been a genuine emotional response from people about Max and what libraries mean and the positivity of the whole community around Max," says Schommer.
You can follow Max's adventures and those of Lipton's less famous cat, Gracie, on Instagram at @cool_cat_max_and_gracie, and Lipton has just created a brand-new YouTube channel. Keep up to date with news about Max and the forthcoming children's book on Twitter (@Max_Library_Cat) or at LetMaxIn.com. Chris Schommer and Gamze Genc Celik are also on Twitter at @cschommer and @gamzegenccelik, respectively.
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ABS Publication – SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELLBEING OF ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
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SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELLBEING OF ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) acknowledges and thanks the First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN) for their review of this feature article.
This paper is an outcome of ongoing discussions with FPDN over several years and its release coincides with a joint presentation given recently at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) National Indigenous Research Conference 2017. Using the rich stream of data from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey (NATSISS), the paper helps fill a gap in information about the extent and nature of disability experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. While the NATSISS can be investigated to provide the statistics, the ABS has partnered with FPDN to help bring these stories to life. FPDN's research program takes a narrative research approach to investigate the intersection between the cultural inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the social inclusion of a person with disability. The ABS agrees that the context and narratives provided by FPDN enhances understanding of the lived experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability.
"The lived experience of Australia's First Peoples with disability has historically been neglected in research and policy due to a number of factors, including limited data that genuinely reflects the prevalence and nature of disability among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Disaggregated information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disability has not been available in this space and we welcome its publication. The opportunity to enhance the data available by connecting quantitative data generated through the NATSISS and other ABS instruments, with the narrative data on the lived experiences of disability gathered through FPDN's 'Living our ways' research program, enables a new level of understanding of the scope and prevalence of disability in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and its impact across a person's life trajectory."
Scott Avery, First Peoples Disability Network
The lived experiences of each Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with disability are unique. In a society that seeks to be fair and inclusive, their contributions to contemporary life should be respected and valued. This includes recognising their individual and collective histories and connection to culture, and more broadly, their human rights. A social model of disability recognises that for people with impairments, barriers to equality and full participation in society are a root cause of disability. [1]
The 2014–15 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey (NATSISS) provides a range of information about the social and economic circumstances of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and over living with disability or a restrictive long-term health condition. Results presented in this article are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and over unless stated otherwise.
"Social justice is what faces you in the morning. It is awakening in a house with adequate water supply, cooking facilities and sanitation. It is the ability to nourish your children and send them to school where their education not only equips them for employment but reinforces their knowledge and understanding of their cultural inheritance. It is the prospect of genuine employment and good health: a life of choices and opportunity, free from discrimination."
Mick Dodson, Annual Report of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, 1993. [2]
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are more likely than other Australians to experience various forms of disadvantage, including higher unemployment rates, poverty, isolation, trauma, discrimination, exposure to violence, trouble with the law and alcohol and substance abuse. For some people, this disadvantage is coupled with impairments that result in disability.
In this article, people with disability or a restrictive long-term health condition are collectively referred to as 'people with disability', and those with a profound or severe core activity limitation are referred to as 'people with profound/severe disability'. It should be noted that survey information used to determine disability, and levels of disability, is self-reported and not independently verified. For more information on how disability is determined and defined in the NATSISS, see the Disability module in the Questionnaire and Disability Status entry in the Glossary.
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Inaugural SeasonFive Summit Games this weekend
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The inaugural SeasonFive Summit Games will take place this weekend, June 1 and 2, at the Frisco Marina. Think Vail's Mountain Games meets Dillon Reservoir.
"We don't have a big outdoor [sports] festival here in Summit," said event founder and title sponsor SeasonFive apparel president Mike Fischer.
He said he hopes the event will be a staple of summer in Summit County for years to come.
The games will include stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), mountain biking, running and kayaking races. Both the running and mountain biking races will take place on courses set up along or below the normal shoreline of Dillon Reservoir.
"It started as a cool idea to do something in the mud," said Jen Shimp, office manager at the Frisco Marina.
The games will also include a "gear town" with retailers and company representatives from across the world of outdoor sports set up in the marina area.
After this year Fischer hopes to expand the games and will consider adding whitewater kayaking on Ten Mile Creek and also incorporating the Frisco Adventure Park. He sees this year as a trial run and an opportunity to get word out about the games.
"We want this to be an annual event that brings out competitors and spectators alike to kick off the summer season," says Fischer.
The event was inspired in part by the Teva, now Go-Pro, Mountain Games in Vail, and a change in Dillon Reservoir regulations, which lifted paddleboard restrictions on the water. Fischer and marina officials hope the games will draw attention to the new paddleboarding opportunities on Dillon.
Earlier this year the Dillon Resevoir Recreation Committee (DRRec) amended its policy regarding stand-up paddleboarding. Going forward, paddleboarders on Dillon will no longer be required to wear wetsuits and booties; the relaxed restriction does not apply to windsurfers.
The change came about as a result of area residents, clubs and retailers meeting with DRRec and proposing a revision to the policy. One of the key arguments was the idea that paddleboarders stay on top of their boards, not in water, and they could be in danger of overheating in a wetsuit.
Fischer believes the increasing popularity of paddleboarding could provide a boost to the summer economy in the area.
In recent years, other parts of the country have seen the popularity of stand-up paddleboarding explode. Fischer and others in the industry believe that the same could happen on Dillon Reservoir with the new relaxed policy.
With the rule change so recent, his biggest challenge in organizing the event has been the short time frame he's had to work with. Typically an event of this kind requires a significant amount of time to plan and coordinate with sponsors.
"It's not like Mike has had six months to a year to put this on," says Shimp. She commended his efforts, saying he's been the most organized even planner she's seen.
"I think it's great. I'm excited to have this event go on," says Shimp.
The Summit Games will coincide with the marina's Rock at the Dock marina party on Saturday and continue through Sunday. The Saturday marina festivities will include food and live music from Urban Island, a Colorado steel-drum band.
Proceeds from the Summit Games will benefit First Descent, a charity that provides cancer patients an opportunity to participate in various outdoor adventure sports.
Event registration is ongoing. For more information visit http://www.thesummitgames.com


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Brexit: Jeremy Hunt slapped down by Downing Street for suggesting EU exit may have to be delayed
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Jeremy Hunt admits the government may need 'extra time' if a Brexit deal is agreed
Jeremy Hunt has been slapped down by Downing Street after suggesting that Brexit may have to be delayed past the UK's legal exit date.
The foreign secretary had suggested the government would need more time, but Theresa May's spokesman insisted the UK would leave on 29 March and said Number 10 was doing all it could to ensure necessary legislation is passed in time.
It comes as the government also confirmed that it would cancel the February recess in order to create more sitting days in the commons to debate Brexit and work on required new laws.
Andrea Leadsom cancels February break so MPs can work on Brexit
Asked about Mr Hunt's words, Ms May's spokesman said: "Our position on that remains that we are determined to have everything in place in order for us to leave on 29 March this year.
"The fact that recess won't be taking place and MPs will be sitting shows you that we will be taking all available steps to make sure that March 29 is our exit date."
The Indpendent reported at the start of January that Brexit was set to be delayed regardless even if Ms May did a manage to have her deal ratified by the commons – something which has not yet happened.
Mr Hunt was speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme when he was asked about the exact date that the UK would leave the EU, responding: "I think that depends on how long this process takes.
"I think it is true that if we ended up approving a deal in the days before 29 March then we might need some extra time to pass critical legislation. But if we are able to make progress sooner then that might not be necessary.
Brexit deal vote: Opposing groups of protesters gather by parliament
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Brexit supporters outside parliament
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A message to Jeremy Corbyn in support of a people's vote
A mock Titanic captained by Theresa May heads towards an iceberg in a stunt by campaigning group Avaaz
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Protesters of opposing sides are in close contact outside of parliament
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Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage speaks to the media at the protests outside parliament
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Opposing protesters share the space outside parliament
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A pro-Brexit protester sets up outside parliament
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Protesters of opposing sides demonstrate outside parliament
Protesters of opposing sides stand near parliament
"We can't know at this stage exactly which of those scenarios would happen."
Commons leader Andrea Leadsom also announced on Thursday that parliament's week-long recess in February has been cancelled in order to deal with the sheer amount of Brexit legislation.
The House was expected to rise at the end of business on February 14 and return on February 25, but Ms Leadsom said she had no intention to bring forward a motion on the recess dates and said MPs "may therefore need to continue to sit to make progress" on Brexit legislation.
Ms May is due to hold further talks on Thursday with Tory MPs from the Remain and Leave wings of the party, who put forward the idea of exploring technological and other solutions as an alternative to the backstop to ensure no hard border in Ireland after Brexit.
On Wednesday, Business Secretary Greg Clark said such technological solutions were not currently available. But Ms May's spokesman said: "It is right that we do this work.
"It is something that we have said we would be keen to take forward and work on with the EU.
"It was set out in the withdrawal agreement and the political declaration that this was something both parties were committed to looking at as an alternative means of guaranteeing there would be no hard border in Northern Ireland."
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Why do I feel lonely in my marriage? and Why is Marriage so hard? Given time any marriage can flourish from the depths of despair.
Why do I feel lonely in my marriage?
I worry I'm constantly wallowing in self-pity. I don't mean to make things feel so awful all the time. I'm not even sure if my feelings are justified, but I'd gather to say, probably not. Am I the only one who feels alone in their marriage at times?
We've now been married eight years and we have four young children. This is what I would consider the equivalent of being in "the thick of it". These days are long and hard and often enough we just seem to be surviving. I refuse to have a mediocre marriage, though some days I feel like I can't do much more to make our marriage great, or I feel I'm the only one of us trying.
Whether or not that's the case doesn't actually matter. We think it matters because in our heads we're keeping score. There have been times I refuse to do something as simple as put his laundry away because I haven't felt the reciprocation. That's absolutely wrong, and though I knew it, I still did so because I felt completely justified.
Have you been keeping Score?
Have you been keeping score as well? That's precisely why you feel alone in your marriage. Instead of being a team member, you're playing against one another. Honestly, if you're keeping score, then he's your opponent. It's both simple and complicated. Why do I feel lonely in my marriage? because I've been keeping score.
My marriage would be in shambles had I not started fixing myself first. If all I cared about was how my husband treated me, we would most likely still be struggling like we were back then. Have you read During Hard Times, It is Okay to Choose You… I Did.?
If you haven't read it, I encourage you to do so, because it has my biggest revelation. It was during that time I was drawn much closer to God and finally developed a relationship with Him. It just didn't stop there though. Once I was doing God's work, things started to trickle into place and above most… my marriage.
It isn't justification. I know it feels right, but it isn't. God has never told us we shouldn't be loving towards others only if they return the love. And you now know acts of service are the equivalent to love because you read Teaching Our Children Love and Charity. Right?
Am I really supposed to stay in every relationship that feels "toxic"?
Alright, let's take a step back. You've probably heard people say it's okay to distance yourself from those who aren't the nicest, or perhaps they're what the world would consider "toxic." I too believe this to be true, but only with people you can actually distance yourself with. In my opinion, this does not include your husband. Why? Because if you leave your husband nothing will get better.
If you leave, how then are you supposed to try and work things out? Leaving is sometimes necessary, but it isn't as common as we make ourselves believe. There are many marriages ending in divorce only for the lack of trying. I can attest to this because of how many times I thought my life would be better without a husband. I thought I just wasn't fit to be a wife. Why do I feel lonely in my marriage? because trying to leave will make you feel lonely.
Nothing feels more lonely than a woman trying to fix things on her own. Not much feels lonelier than leaving a relationship only to find later it most likely could have worked out beautifully. Love your husband through his struggles. Pray for him daily, and don't ever stop doing acts of service for him. Above all else, know you are never alone. When you feel like no one cares, God cares. God is there for you when you feel alone. Take the time to notice Him.


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Alden Richards' self-titled album Special Edition released
By INQUIRER POP
INQUIRER POP
Universal Records releases Alden Richards Self-Titled Album Special Edition,
Album now includes the hit song "God Gave Me You"
After reaching its Gold record status and Top 10 on Billboard World Music Chart, Alden Richards' self-titled album Special Edition is now available which includes the original version of the phenomenal AlDub theme "God Gave Me You" by Bryan White as announced by Universal Records.
"God Gave Me You" was popularized by Grammy Award-winning American country singer Bryan White in his 1999 album "How Lucky I Am." The hit single then became a national anthem among AlDub fans when the phenomenal split-screen romance of Alden and dubsmash queen Maine "Yaya Dub" Mendoza used it as theme song on Eat Bulaga's 'Kalyeserye' segment.
As one of the most successful and groundbreaking releases of Universal Records, Alden received the Gold Record award for his debut as a recording artist and automatically paved its way to hit the Top Ten Top 10 on Billboard World Music Chart. The album also went #1 on iTunes and #1 on Odyssey Music Album Chart.
Released in 2013, Alden's debut CD also contains seven tracks including covers of "Naaalala Ka" by Rey Valera, "'Di Na Mababawi" by Spongecola and Itchyworms' "Akin Ka Na Lang" and Shamrock's "Haplos."
Fans of AlDub can now enjoy singing to their favorite love theme "God Gave Me You" as Alden's Self-titled Album Special Edition also comes with a minus-one and available at all leading record bars nationwide released by Universal Records.
For more information, follow Universal Records' official social media accounts at:
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La Copa Italia 1940-41 fue la séptima edición del torneo. Venezia salió campeón tras ganarle al Roma 1 a 0.

Calificaciones - Serie C

* Spareggi: Alfa Romeo-Falck 2-0. Casale-Biellese 2-1.

Primera fase

* Spareggi: Casale-Gallaratese 5-1. Monfalcone-Pro Gorizia 4-2.

Segunda fase

Calificaciones - Serie B

Tercera fase

Dieciseisavos de final

* Spareggi: Bologna-Siena 6-3. Brescia-Atalanta 4-2. Napoli-Torino 1-2

Octavos de final

* Spareggio: Novara-Roma 0-2 tav..

Cuartos de final

Semifinal

*Spareggio: Roma - Torino 1-0.

Final

Repetición

Véase también

Serie A 1940-41

Copa Italia


CBS was the #1 network in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 for the fourth consecutive week and the only network to post year-to-year growth in both viewers and adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 14, Week 29 of the 2012-2013 television season.
Among adults 18-49, CBS had the top broadcast of the week (CBS NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME) and the top four dramas (CRIMINAL MINDS, NCIS, NCIS: LOS ANGELES and CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (tie). In all, CBS had six of the top 10 broadcasts in adults 18-49 (CBS NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, PRELUDE TO A CHAMPIONSHIP, THE BIG BANG THEORY, CRIMINAL MINDS, NCIS and NCIS: LOS ANGELES).
A rebroadcast of THE BIG BANG THEORY delivered more viewers than all scripted programs on the competition and beat every scripted program except a first-run "Modern Family" in adults 18-49. A rebroadcast of THE BIG BANG THEORY also beat "American Idol" in key demos in the common half-hour. PERSON OF INTEREST rebroadcast delivered more viewers than any other drama on the competition.
Season-to-date, CBS maintains its half-a-ratings-point advantage in adults 18-49 over second place FOX (3.0 vs. 2.5), while also continuing to lead in viewers and adults 25-54.
For the week in viewers: CBS (10.83m), ABC (6.05m), NBC (5.91m) and FOX (5.07m). Season-to-date: CBS (12.14m), ABC (7.84m), FOX (7.09m) and NBC (7.04m).
For the week in key demographics, CBS was first in adults 25-54 (3.3/08) and adults 18-49 (2.4/07). Season-to-date, CBS is first in adults 25-54 (3.9/10) and adults 18-49 (3.0/08).
CBS was first in adults 25-54 for the fifth consecutive week and first in adults 18-49 for the fourth straight week. Compared to the same week last year (which did not have the NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME and THE MASTERS coverage in primetime), CBS was up +19% in households, +18% in viewers, +14% in both adults 25-54 and adults 18-49.
For the week in households: CBS (6.9/11), ABC (3.9/06), FOX (3.7/06) and NBC (3.3/05). Season-to-date: CBS (7.5/12), ABC (5.0/08), NBC (4.4/07) and FOX (4.3/07).
PRELUDE TO A CHAMPIONSHIP (S) (9:00-9:17 PM) delivered a 7.5/11 in households with 11.78m viewers and 4.4/11 in adults 25-54, 3.6/10 in adults 18-49, 2.8/09 in adults 18-34, 5.3/14 in men 25-54, 4.5/14 in men 18-49 and 3.4/12 in men 18-34. Compared to the same special last year, CBS was up +6% in households, +5% in adults 25-54, +3% in viewers, even in adults 18-49, adults 18-34 and men 18-34.
NCAA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME "Michigan vs., Louisville" (S) (9:15-11:36 PM) posted a 14.0/22 in households with 23.43m viewers, 9.0/22 in adults 25-54, 8.4/22 in adults 18-49, 7.5/23 in adults 18-34, 11.7/29 in men 25-54, 10.9/30 in men 18-49 and 9.9/31 in men 18-34. CBS led the 9:00-11:00PM time period in households, viewers, key men and adult demos.
Compared to the same event last year ("Kansas vs. Kentucky"), CBS was up +14% in both households and adults 25-54, +11% in adults 18-49, +10% in both adults 18-34 and men 18-34, +15% in men 25-54, +8% in men 18-49 and +12% in viewers.
NCAA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME posted the event's best deliveries in households, viewers and adults 25-54 since 2010; in adults 18-49, adults 18-34, men 25-54 and men 18-49 since 2005; and men 18-34 since 2011.
Nielsen Media Research reports that 46.5m viewers watched all or part of Monday's game, the largest viewer total for the NCAA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME since 2010's Duke-Butler match-up (48.1m viewers).
-- On Tuesday, CBS was first in households (8.3/13), viewers (13.10m), adults 25-54 (3.5/09) and second in adults 18-49 (2.3/06). CBS won its sixth consecutive night in viewers.
NCIS was first in households (10.8/17) and viewers (17.22m) and was second in both adults 25-54 (4.2/11) and adults 18-49 (2.7/09). NCIS was the night's top program in both households and viewers and the top scripted program in adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 (tied with NCIS: LOS ANGELES).
NCIS: LOS ANGELES was first in households (8.9/13), viewers (14.10m), adults 25-54 (3.9/09) and adults 18-49 (2.7/07). Compared to the last first-run episode (on March 26, 2013), NCIS: LOS ANGELES was up +3% in adults 25-54 (from 3.8/09) and +4% in adults 18-49 (from 2.7/07). NCIS: LOS ANGELES was tied with NCIS as the #1 scripted program in adults 18-49 and the #2 program overall behind NCIS in both households and viewers.
GOLDEN BOY was first in adults 18-49 (1.5/04), tied for first in adults 25-54 (2.2/06, with ABC) and was second in both households (5.2/09) and viewers (7.89m). Compared to last week, GOLDEN BOY was up +10% in adults 25-54 (from 2.0/05), +15% in adults 18-49 (from 1.3/04), even in households and added +60,000 viewers (from 7.83m, +1%).
SURVIVOR: CARAMOAN was second in households (5.8/09), viewers (9.38m), adults 25-54 (3.6/10) and adults 18-49 (2.6/08). Compared to last week, SURVIVOR: CARAMOAN was up +2% in households, +4% in adults 18-49 (from 2.5/08), even in adults 25-54 and added +130,000 viewers (from 9.25m, +1%).
CRIMINAL MINDS was second in households (7.3/11) and viewers (11.47m), and was tied for second in adults 25-54 (3.9/09, with ABC). Compared to last week, CRIMINAL MINDS was up +6% in households (from 6.9/10), +5% in adults 25-54 (from 3.7/09), +7% in adults 18-49 (3.0/08 from 2.8/07) and added +680,000 viewers (from 10.79m, +6%).
CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION was first in households (7.2/12), viewers (11.11m), adults 25-54 (3.4/08) and adults 18-49 (2.4/07). Compared to last week, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION was up +14% in both households (from 6.3/10) and adults 18-49 (from 2.1/06), +13% in adults 25-54 (from 3.0/07) and added +1.22m viewers (from 9.89m, +12%). CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION posted its best deliveries in both viewers and adults 25-54 since Jan. 23, 2013 and its best adults 18-49 rating since Feb. 6, 2013.
-- On Friday, CBS was first in households (5.4/09), viewers (8.43m) and adults 25-54 (1.9/05), and was tied for first in adults 18-49 (1.2/04, with ABC).
UNDERCOVER BOSS was first in households (4.8/09), viewers (7.46m), adults 25-54 (2.2/07) and adults 18-49 (1.5/06).
BLUE BLOODS was first in households (6.7/12), viewers (10.65m) and adults 25-54 (2.1/06) and was second in adults 18-49 (1.3/04). BLUE BLOODS was Friday's #1 program in viewers and households.
-- On Sunday, CBS was first in households (8.1/13), viewers (12.87m), adults 25-54 (3.8/09) and adults 18-49 (2.7/08) for the seventh consecutive Sunday and the eighth time in nine weeks. CBS's Masters Tournament Coverage from 7:00-7:57 PM posted a 12.0/21 with 19.48m viewers, 6.0/17 in adults 25-54 and 4.6/16 in adults 18-49.
60 MINUTES (7:57-8:57 PM) was first in households (8.0/13), viewers (12.62m), adults 25-54 (3.3/08) and adults 18-49 (2.3/07). 60 MINUTES posted its best deliveries in households, viewers and adults 25-54 since Jan. 13, 2013 and its best adults 18-49 rating since March 24, 2013.
THE AMAZING RACE 22 (8:57-9:57 PM) was first in households (6.0/09), viewers (9.76m), adults 25-54 (3.3/07) and tied for first in adults 18-49 (2.3/06, with FOX). THE AMAZING RACE posted its largest audience since Dec. 2, 2012.
THE GOOD WIFE (9:57-10:57 PM) was first in households (6.7/11), viewers (10.14m) and adults 25-54 (2.6/06), and was second in adults 18-49 (1.7/05, -0.1 behind NBC). THE GOOD WIFE posted its best delivery in adults 25-54 since Jan. 13, 2013 and largest audience since April 22, 2012.
CBS top programs of the week: #1 CBS NCAA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP "Louisville vs. Michigan" (S) (an average of 23.43m viewers), #2 NCIS (17.22m), #3 NCIS: LOS ANGELES (14.10m), #8 60 MINUTES (12.62m), #11 PRELUDE TO A CHAMPIONSHIP (S) (11.78m), #12 CRIMINAL MINDS (11.47m), #13 THE BIG BANG THEORY (R) (11.44m), #14 CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (11.11m), #15 BLUE BLOODS (10.65m), #17 THE GOOD WIFE (10.14m), #18 PERSON OF INTEREST (R) (10.11m), #19 THE AMAZING RACE 22 (9.76m), #20 SURVIVOR: CARAMOAN (9.38m), #22 TWO AND A HALF MEN (R) (8.29m), #23 GOLDEN BOY (7.89m), #24 THE MENTALIST (7.84m), #26 UNDERCOVER BOSS (7.46m), #28 ELEMENTARY (7.32m) and #30 VEGAS (7.20m).