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12 Dec 2012

Pat Finucane report a ‘broken promise’, says son

Pat Finucane’s son Michael tells Channel 4 News “I don’t see why I should accept there was no over-arching conspiracy” as the report into his father’s death reveals state collusion on a large scale.

David Cameron said the report by lawyer Desmond de Silva would make “extremely difficult reading” as it reveals that the army and special branch had advance notice of a series of planned UDA assassinations, but nothing was done.

He said the degree of collusion exposed was “unacceptable” and added in a message to the family: “I am deeply sorry.”

Mr Finucane’s son Michael told Channel 4 News: “This is a terrible injustice. Successive cover-ups… and an abject refusal to permit a public examination of all of evidence.

“I don’t see why I should accept there was no over-arching conspiracy.

“None of the evidence was done in public… the review itself is a broken promise.”

Earlier, Mr Finucane’s widow Geraldine denounced the report as “a sham… a whitewash… a confidence trick”, telling a press conference that “this report is not the truth”.

Mrs Finucane added: “The dirt has been swept under the carpet without any serious attempt to lift the lid on what really happened to Pat and so many others.”

The Finucane family claimed they were not included in the de Silva report process and complained that there was a lack of “public scrutiny”. Geraldine Finucane has highlighted that the family has “no idea who de Silva spoke to”.

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Finucane report findings are a 'broken promise'

Mrs Finucane claimed her family had been “misled and humiliated in a cruel and unnecessary fashion” after they were invited to Downing Street last year only to learn there would be no public inquiry and that instead Mr Cameron was ordering a behind-closed-doors review of documents.

The family also commented that they believe Labour leader Ed Miliband will keep his word and establish an inquiry if there is a future change of government.

The 500-page de Silva report was ordered by the prime minister to investigate security force collusion in his death.

Pat Finucane was shot at his north Belfast home by loyalist paramilitaries from the UDA in February 1989, at the age of 38. He had represented republicans in a number of high-profile cases, but also represented loyalists.

Mr Cameron has previously accepted that collusion took place and apologised but Mr Finucane’s widow Geraldine will continue to campaign for a full public inquiry into the murder.

You don’t apologise for something but then not fully admit what it is you are apologising for
John Finucane

The review found a “relentless” effort to defeat the course of justice after Mr Finucane’s killing and found that army officials provided the Ministry of Defence with highly misleading and inaccurate information.

Mr de Silva found that employees of the state and state agents played “key roles” in the Finucane murder, Mr Cameron revealed, adding: “It cannot be argued that these were rogue agents.”

Mr Cameron stated that the army must take a degree of responsibility for targeting activities carried out, with the report revealing that 85 per cent of UDA intelligence in the late 1980s came from security force sources.

He also revealed that Mr Finucane was likely to have been suggested as a target to loyalist paramilitaries by an RUC officer.

Mr Cameron added that he hoped that the report would contribute to moving the peace process forward.

Family members have been critical of the £1.5m probe, which they say falls short of the full public inquiry they want.

Mr Finucane’s son John described the de Silva review as “the embodiment of a broken promise of the British government”.

Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme he said: “Every time the government have said they will look into the circumstances of the murder of my father, they have done so in a way which has excluded any involvement of my family.

“Whether that be a police investigation by Sir John Stevens, whether it is a behind-closed-doors, non-statutory review by Desmond de Silva, it prohibits the public – and importantly my family – from having any input, from being able to ask any questions, from being able to see any documents or hear any evidence.

“You don’t apologise for something but then not fully admit what it is you are apologising for, and I think that’s what the prime minister has done.â?

Loyalist paramilitaries shot Mr Finucane 14 times and wounded his wife as they sat eating a Sunday meal at home with their three children.

No public inquiry

Collusion claims were investigated in 1999 by the former head of the Metropolitan Police, Sir John Stevens, whose team charged former Royal Ulster Constabulary special branch agent and loyalist quartermaster William Stobie in relation with the killing.

However, the case collapsed in November 2001 and Stobie was shot dead outside his home weeks later. In September 2004 loyalist Ken Barrett pleaded guilty to murdering Mr Finucane and was sentenced to 22 years in prison.

In 2004 retired Canadian judge Mr Justice Peter Cory was asked to investigate cases of suspected collusion concluding that military and police intelligence knew of the murder plot and failed to intervene, recommending a public inquiry.

Then Northern Ireland Secretary Paul Murphy announced an inquiry under new legislation introduced in 2005 but the Finucane family opposed the Inquiries Act 2005, arguing it would allow government to interfere with the independence of a future inquiry.

Under the new act a government minister could rule whether the inquiry sat in public or private, plans to establish an inquiry were halted by former Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Hain.

The government ruled out a public inquiry into Mr Finucane’s murder in October 2011 but put forward a proposal for a leading QC to review the case, which was finally released today.

Pat Finucane’s best known client was IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands. He represented a number of hunger strikers during the 1981 Maze prison protest.

He also represented Gervaise McKerr’s widow in 1982 after the infamous RUC “shoot to kill incident” and in 1988 he represented Pat McGeown, who faced charges over the so-called corporals killings.


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DeLovely DeWired

Hybrid networks are driving sophistication in the back office: WiMAX is here, while Wi- Fi mesh deployments, broadband wireless access resale and MVNO plays are becoming increasingly common and many service providers are adding wireless networks to their existing fixed-line networks. CLECs, cablecos, ISPs and even ILECs may soon find themselves needing to consolidate data collection for fixed and mobile lines of business onto a single mediation platform that hums with harmony.

Far from the mundane translation engine it started out as, mediation is becoming more elegant in its abilities more Cole Porter than vaudeville. As carriers add wireless to remain competitive, they need real-time mediation systems which can track and correlate multiple events being generated for the same call, act as the service control supervisor in 3G, and optimize traffic routes and network utilization. Also, carriers need near realtime creation of rated records to determine profitability of an underlying carrier or to support intercarrier settlements.

We believe the trend towards more sophisticated mediation will drive a modest uptick in the mediation software and services market, says Dan Baker, an analyst with Dittberner Associates Inc. Dittberner forecasts the worldwide market for mediation software and services will grow to $1.25 billion in 2009, from an estimated $824 million in 2004.

One obvious benefit of mediation innovations that address fixed and wireless hybrid environments is cost reduction. A key challenge that carriers face is the elimination of silo solutions that were originally created to support scattered and separate lines of businesses, says Mike Couture, vice president of marketing at Amdocs. Existing solutions, whether they are commercial packages or homegrown systems, cost the service provider a fortune to operate, and are unable to provide the flexibility needed to launch new services and manage the relationships with these third-party providers.

Offering those new services faster is a close second among drivers for consolidating mediation in a hybrid environment. Here the challenge is not so much to converge the mediation functions, as it is to have them meet the new requirements, says Couture. For example, can my system provide accurate accounting for the location-based services the operator is offering to roaming subscribers?

For incumbents looking to drive the quadruple play, mediation consolidation is a requirement. A single environment, one training profile and the ability to look at all usage in a unified way from a management and administrative point of view is critical to giving a unified view of the network to BSS, says Stephen Rickaby, director of product management at Intec Telecom Systems plc, maker of the Inter-mediatE platform.

That unified view is necessary for rolling out the creative service bundles at the heart of survival for many providers. For instance, 90-year-old Union Telephone Co., an independent ILEC serving areas of Colorado, Utah and Wyoming, turned to Intec when it expanded its service offering and coverage area with wireless voice, cable and Internet access. Inter-mediatEs charging gateway functions let Union Telephone seamlessly support GPRS services over its GSM wireless network. The ILEC is automating and streamlining its service operations by using Inter-activatE for uniform delivery of bundled service packages, including POTS, TDMA, GSM/GPRS, voice mail and future services.

Mediation Then & Now
Then Now
Centralized infrastructure Distributed infrastructure
Batch files Batch and real-time events
Network dependent Network independent
Home-grown in-house Productized approach
Low volumes of data Huge volumes of data
Low number of services Huge number of potential services
Simple business logic Complex business logic
Known formats Many formats
Holistic events Jigsaw puzzle of events
Circuit-based Circuit- and packet-based
Few network equipment vendors Many network equipment vendors
Relatively static environment Volatile market environment
Single network solution Hybrid network solution
Few protocols for transmitting usage data from network elements Large number of protocols
Source: Openet Telecom and Dittberner Associates Inc.

Mediation will continue to have new parts to sing, ranging from customer analytics to service component brokering. The next big push for mediation is to collect the information and roll it up to the carrier in a business intelligence environment, says Chris Couch, CMO at mediation vendor ACE*COMM Corp., which offers the Convergent Mediation service-delivery platform.

The service provider wants to know who is buying what, how much they are buying and who else might buy. They want to compete on delivering services to customers not connections.

This in turn dictates the need to have an integrated view of the data concerning those services. In order to understand how [their businesses are operating], they need to have a set of integrated data from all of the services being used by the customer, says Couch. Mediation solutions must be able to provide a central platform that can collect and integrate data into a usable form, not only for billing but for decision-making.

Mediation systems also are becoming the interface between different service elements, enabling real-time, back-andforth passing of information. It is becoming the two-way interface between service components, says Couch.

[We will see] a mediation extension lets call it a component which intelligently queries the back-end and peripheral systems for balance updates, remaining quota and replenishments, says Amdocs Couture. Having obtained a response, the mediation component returns a response to the network, allowing or banning the access of the subscriber to the information. The component should be intelligent enough to know what to query, which system maintains the answer, and do it all in a fraction of a second.

As lines of business continue to converge and core networks move to IP, mediation could become a service-delivery platform. In the traditional switching market, you have one focal point for data collection the switch, says analyst Baker. In an IP network, many more kinds of network elements are generating usage data, even for a single call or transaction. Now there are routers and servers and firewalls and game servers and content partners generating usage. Furthermore, these systems have no widely accepted standard format to generate usage records. Mediation, with its two-way translation abilities, could fulfill that need.

Further down the playlist, the transformation of core networks to an IP plane agnostic to applications and access types also will drive mediations evolution, resulting in products as early as next year. Whether its a 3G, Wi-Fi, WiMAX or a DSL connection, it will be mediations job to manage a host of connectivity concerns such as network availability, bandwidth, subscriber authorizations, credit limits and group lists, says Baker.

While todays networks provide transport plus services, IMS-built multipurpose networks will produce less relevant information about service usage. In the new environment you have a general purpose network with services and applications that use the network for transport, says ACE*COMMs Couch. So the mediation platform must be a generic platform that can collect and integrate data about service usage, and not just network usage.

Dittberner Associates Inc.
Intec Telecom Systems plc
Openet Telecom
Union Telephone Co.

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About Dr. Charan Surdhar

Hi, my name is Charan Surdhar and I am a geneticist turned epigeneticist, with a PhD in Integrative Medicine. I have a BSc degree in Microbiology, and a MSc in Human Genetics, after which I worked in the field of genetics for 13 years, identifying genetic mutations for a whole host of genetic diseases and contributed to many scientific papers as well as textbooks. Click here to browse my scientific publications.

During this time I became interested in the mind-body-soul connection, as a result of personal struggles. These personal struggles, allowed me to grow spiritually, and pushed me to learn more about mind-body-soul connection. I learnt that you can’t separate, the body, from the mind or the soul, they come as a package, and are treated as a package in order to allow the natural ability to heal surface.

I left the scientific world, but taking my scientific mind with me, I was inspired to learn various modalities. Using these techniques to now help others to come to realise this connection themselves, and allow their own healing capabilities to be awakened.

Now I work specifically with genetic diseases in a very different way then I used to. I assist in releasing energy, in the form of emotions, beliefs and perceptions that get in the way of the natural flow of the body to bring about positive gene expression. This is the revolutionary new field of epigenetics.

I use strategies that as a scientist I know work to bring harmony to the “whole” person, and nothing less.

I continue to expand my knowledge constantly, integrating this for the benefit of myself and my clients.

Another passion of mine is to take information that may feel difficult to understand and share it in a format that is easy to understand, and Fun! One of the ways I do that is create animated videos.

Dr Christiane Northrup said about one of the animated videos called “Bursting the Bubble on Infections”: "This video is wonderful. And medically accurate. It's also done very, very, gently and respectably."

I have been featured on the Hidden Science TV show (click here to watch) and also for the upcoming movie Punk Science. I run a blogtalkradio show, that is live first Friday of every month at www.blogtalkradio.com/mind-body-spirit-u.

A few years back I was inspired to write a book on Ho'oponopono, bringing together complex spiritual concepts of oneness and compassion into a story for children and adults. Heba the Ho'oponoponoist is a story about how a little girl, Annie is being bullied is helped by Heba the fairy who teaches her how to use these concepts to empower her. Click here to read more about Heba the Ho'oponoponoist.

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Codebreaking and Cocktails at The Bletchley, London

Secret entrance to The Bletchley

Throughout my childhood, I went on approximately 18 million school trips to Bletchley Park. It’s the only place of real historic importance within my hometown of Milton Keynes, a city that celebrated its 50th birthday this year, and as it so happens I used to go to school 10 minutes down the road from the famous WWII site. So obviously I was intrigued and slightly baffled when I heard about The Bletchley, a pop-up centred around codebreaking, devised by the team who ran the recent Breaking Bad ‘meth lab’ bar.

The entrance to the bar is hidden behind a busy restaurant on the Kings Road in Chelsea. An unassuming sign on a black door directed us into ‘Bletchley Park’, past graphs and calculations pinned on the wall and down in the bunker.

The Bletchley codebreaking pop-up cocktail bar We were greeted by Agent Six who showed us to our workstation (also known as the bar) and directed us to put on our uniforms. The room is essentially one giant blackboard, covered in scribbled shapes, numbers and sums I could never even attempt to fathom. It was like being in Sherlock’s mind when he visualising the very depths of his mind palace.

The Bletchley codebreaking pop-up cocktail bar

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The Bletchley codebreaking pop-up cocktail bar

Each station has its own enigma machine and radio which form the basis for your codebreaking challenges, which in turn decide which drinks you’ll be served. I won’t reveal what missions we were set because it would ruin the challenges for you if you were to go, but the premise is so clever. Each mission involved personal (but not private) details such as your date of birth and your name, which created unique codes for the bartender to whip up something delicious.

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The Bletchley codebreaking pop-up cocktail bar

They make it clear that your drink will only ever be made once, so unluckily for you lot, you’ll never get to try the amazing rhubarb, melon, raspberry and ginger drink I fell in with. Or the insane sake and white vermouth concoction that I’d never have picked off a menu but totally blew my mind.

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Sake and white vermouth cocktail

The Bletchley is a stand-out gem in a city obsessed with throw-away concepts. For £30 you get three bespoke cocktails and 90 minutes completing puzzles and to be honest, it’s completely worth it. It is exceedingly rare that I come away from a night like this and feel like I’ve actually got value for my money, and it’s absolutely done my hometown and its history proud.

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Cannes luxury yachts in French Riviera

The Port of Cannes hosts every year a large variety of yachts of all types, from large power yachts to large catamarans, up to the most small sailboats. Cannes is a destination not to be missed during your sailing holiday in luxury power yachts on the French Riviera. The Port of Cannes is the ideal base for your holidays in luxury power yacht, to discover all all the beauties of the French Riviera, and the town itself is well worth a careful visit. The mere mention of this beautiful town evokes the names of great actors and directors who gather here every year for the film festival.

Cannes luxury yachts in French Riviera

Enjoy Cannes

But Cannes is also famous for the famous hotels such as the Carlton, Majestic and Martinez, the numerous shopping stores, featuring all the most famous international brands and the world-famous Croisette, one of the most beautiful “promenade” in the world. Just in this beautiful promenade takes place the world-famous stars and directors catwalk. La Croisette is supervised by a staff of about 130 gardeners, and has never lost its charm and elegance, despite the hordes of tourists who flock here every year.

Cannes: The croisette

Along the Croisette you won’t find fast food restaurants or souvenir shops to ruin the unique atmosphere of this unique place. Another walk not to be missed is “La Rue d’ Antibes”, which runs parallel to the Croisette and is the main shopping street of Cannes. As the Croisette, the Rue d’ Antibes is full of upscale stores, but here you can find unlimited shopping opportunities also for lower budget. The most interesting area of the town is the area around the “Old Port”. Here, in addition to many power yachts of millionaires and celebrities, you can find small and colorful fishing boats.

The old Harbour

The streets that run around the old harbor are lined with smaller but still interesting shops, and if you are looking for a good place to eat, you can find many a restaurant along the Rue Saint Antoine, the road that leads to the summit of Le Suquet, the old town of Cannes. Returning to the Croisette, you will find the Allées de la Liberté , where once a week there is the antique market. If you love antiques, here you can do good business. Crossing the square , walking in the shade of plane trees you will find the Rue Félix Faure, one of the best places to eat in Cannes.

The daily market

Most of the restaurants in this area, are specialized in seafood and one of the most popular is “Astoux et Brun”. If you are interested in casual places, a place to get an idea of everyday life, out of luxury, and are curious to see another side of this small town on the French Riviera, you can enjoy a view of the daily market, which takes place in a picturesque pink building just behind the town hall. Here you will find the meat, fish , many kinds of spices and many vegetables of excellent quality.

The rue Meynagier

For food lovers another not to be missed promenade, is the Rue Meynadier : this is the realm of the bakers, cheese stores and pasta of all kinds. In Cannes you are on holiday virtually all year round, but the best period to charter s a luxury sailing yacht for sailing vacation vacation certainly the summer. During summer period there are also numerous music festivals.

The fireworks show: a perfect final for a luxury sailing cruise

A show not to be missed is the famous fireworks show, that take place in the month of July and August. The sight of these fires from the boat is a fascinating show that will give you the thrill of living a dream. Come to Cannes for your sailing holiday in a luxury motor yacht, from Cannes all most beautiful holiday destinations in the French Riviera are all very close: ST Tropez, Monaco, Antibes, Nice Lerin islands and Porquerolles Islands, but also the Italian Riviera with the beautiful Sanremo , Portofino and Portovenere.

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Monday, 30 August 2010

Recall the Pakistan cricket team right away, arrest on arrival and try in a court of law like common crooks that they are.

Shame of a Nation - Pakistan cricket match fixing scandal
Story run by the News of the World newspaper in the UK has all the circumstancial evidence to prove that there is something rotten going on inside the entire cricket world. Pakistanis were stupid enough to get caught. If Pakistan cricket is to survive from this latest scandal the need to to do the following:
  • cancel the forthcoming one day series forthwith and recall the cricket team back. According to media reports the outcome of that series has been predecided by the betting world. It doesn't really matter whether remaining matches are played honestly or not, whatever the result it will be tainted. Continuation of the current series will create unnecessary media frenzy and delay anti-corruption proceedings against the culprits.
  • Arrest the team on arrival at the airport and let the National Accountability Bureau investigate the corruption charges like they are supposed to do for anyother corrupt public figures in Pakistan.
  • All those proven to be guilty should be banned for playing all forms of cricket in and out of Pakistan. They should also serve jail terms appropriate to their crime.
There have been previous attempts at investigating and bringing the culprits to justice. Enquiry lead by Justice Qayyum in its report fell short of implicating the so called heroes of Pakistan cricket and recommended action mostly against those who were in effect out of the lime light.

It is time for Pakistan cricket to bite the bullet and make an examples of those who have brought shame to a nation of cricket fanatics.

Tuesday, 24 August 2010

Helping those affected by flood disaster in Pakistan - II

A public service blog post this time. Two internationally recognised Pakistani fashion designers Maria B and Yousuf Bashir Qureshi (YBQ) are coming to Manchester to run a charity Fashion Show in partnership with International Foundation for Mother and Child Health (IFMCH) a local charity based in Cheshire. All proceeds from this charity event will be used to set up field health units in the flood affected areas of Pakistan. The event will take place on Friday 24 September at Nawab International Restaurant Banqueting Hall, 1008 Stockport Road Levenshulme. Tickets for the event are available here.

Monday, 16 August 2010

Helping those affected by flood disaster in Pakistan - I

While the world at large is practically indifferent to the sufferings of victims of one of the biggest natural disasters - floods in Pakistan, there are individuals and small organisations that are doing sterling work on the ground with or without the support of government infrastructure. One such organisation is JAWAN - a group of young alumni of various educational institutions who got together to help the victims of SWAT last year and are now actively helping the flood victims. Here is a short report on their work and how you can join in to help.
Dear All,

We have Alhamdulillah been able to raise PKR 5.2 million+ (52 lac) in just 10 days.

To start with, we had PKR 987,000 set aside from the remaining IDPs fund for rehab in Swat. Unfortunately due to the frail security situation earlier we could not go there. After hearing about the devastation caused by floods we used these Swat-rehab funds as base, immediately started raising more funds and used last years teams and channels (with some new volunteers joining us) and went in to Swat for Round-1 of Relief Efforts. We provided basic food items (10kg flour, 5 kg rice, 2kg lentils, 2kg sugar and 1kg ghee) to 1200 families in remote areas. Most distributed by hand, some sent to Matta area through heli[copters] and some sent deep into Shangla through mules with the help of Pak[istan] Army.

All the while fund-raising for Round-2 was aggressively going on and planning for Round-2 Southern Punjab was being done. As soon as we came back, a larger team left for Alipur/Jatoi/Kot Addu areas this last Saturday. They took their time surveying around to make sure they deliver by hand to the most needy. By tomorrow INSHALLAH they would have distributed food items to around 2000 families in distress.

Round-3 fund-raising is in full swing. In the past 10 days, excluding the base amount of PKR 987,000 with your selfless efforts and trust, we have been able to raise more than 4.2 million+ (42 lac) rupees which is no small feat. Most of the money is here, payments have been done for the first two rounds and the committed money is being followed up to make sure we have money in hand and a good estimate to procure goods for Round-3.

We urge you to keep this momentum and raise as much money as you can, create as much awareness as you can. Remember, we are willing to go for as many rounds as we can and only your contributions and fund-raisers can make it possible.

Team J.A.W.A.N, Pakistan.

Fadil Aleem +92-345-4022058,
Waqas Burney +92-300-4211047,

For donation procedures and details, please visit the document-link below.

Friday, 6 August 2010

Was David Cameron wrong to accuse Pakistan of double standards on terrorism!

Many have have been saying it openly and in private what David Cameron said about Pakistan and its complex engagement with Terrorism. But David Cameron committed the cardinal sin of saying it in the wrong place of all - India.

The general public in Pakistan sees India as a far greater threat than either Al Qaeda or the Taliban. A research study conducted in Pakistan and elsewhere by the Pew Poll during April this year contains some powerful lessons for both the US and the UK. It might've been a good idea for the Foreign Office to have read it before David Cameron gave an anti-Pakistan speech in India.

A majority of ordinary Pakistanis see India as the most serious threat to their country -more than twice as many as the 23% who think the Taliban a dangerous threat. A derisory 3% think Al Qaeda is something for them to worry about.

This latter is of course America's greatest obsession, and US strategists would do well to put themselves in the shoes of regional 'friends' - if they still are that: 59% of Pakistanis describe the U.S. as an enemy, and less than one in five - 18% - say they trust the Americans.

President Barack Obama is also very unpopular, with only 8% of Pakistanis expressing confidence that he will do the right thing in world affairs. This is his lowest rating of any major country by a factor of three times....and gives the lie to any idea that his religious background is a plus-point.

But perhaps the most worrying results are those concerning anti-terrorism and the war in Afghanistan. Only one in five Pakistanis support a US-led 'war on terror'. And a mere 7% support the war in Afghanistan.

The most stark contrast of all, however, is that of the yawning gap between Indian confidence in the US, and Pakistan's mistrust: 83% of Indians think the US has their interests in mind, but only 19% of Pakistanis do.

There is an obvious lesson here for the Obama administration: its claims to be pro-Islam aren't credible, and its trust in regional allies like Pakistan is misplaced: most of that country's citizens see the US as a friend of their greatest enemy....and the enemy next door agrees with them.

Meanwhile, memo to Dave and the FCO: if you're going to have a go at Pakistan, don't choose the capital of their biggest foe as the location for doing it. It won't play well. (John Ward at THE SLOG)


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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

national convention Every four years, the Republican and Democratic National Conventions each take over a major city for a week, and bring with them a tidal wave of candidates, current and past politicians, delegates, speakers, and celebrities. In the time since the last convention, the transportation industry has changed dramatically with the emergence of the TNCs. When operators started making their preparations for the conventions as far back as two years ago, they were forced to consider the potential competition from the TNCs.

Of course, the unusual political climate that has swept the country in recent months created its own set of challenges. When scheduling rides, limousine companies had to plan around the throngs of protestors looking to surround Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena and Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center. Whether it was Bernie or Bust, Black Lives Matter, or those supporting either Trump or Clinton, drop-offs and pickups were destined to be complicated, not to mention the traffic snafus that accompany any major event became even more snarled by the thru-ways closed for security.

If the chauffeured ground transportation industry has a motto, it might be very well be “Expect the unexpected.” This certainly came into play for the operators providing transportation in Cleveland and Philadelphia. Chauffeur Driven wanted to learn more about how companies managed their businesses during these week-long, round-the-clock events, so we spoke to operators from each city to get their impressions of the convention chaos. If there’s anything to take away from their words, it’s that planning, as always, is everything.

Q: How did you get involved with providing transportation for your town’s convention?
MARY JO MAZZARELLA, director of sales, American Limousine Service in Lakewood, Ohio: We were fortunate—because we work closely with Destination Cleveland (our convention and visitors bureau)—to have the opportunity to drive the host committee on several visits when they came to look at the city two years ago. That was a great chance to showcase our service.

ANTHONY MAZZARELLA, general manager, American Limousine Service: When we got the announcement that Cleveland had been picked to be the host city, we started planning a full year out what we would need chauffeur-wise, and began putting contracts out there to customers.

STEVE QUA, president, Company Car and Limousine in Cleveland, Ohio: We were led to the RNC by our convention and visitors bureau. They were very helpful in making it known what was available to us if we made ourselves available to the convention. In Cleveland, we don’t have a lot of events like this, so we’ve got to make sure when they happen that we maximize it—not just for the value of the money generated, but for the value of people’s opinion of Cleveland.

RON ROBINSON, operations manager, Sterling Limousine & Transportation Services in Wrightstown, Pa.: We got involved well over a year and a half ago. When the word first came out [about Philly hosting the DNC], I was searching how to get involved that afternoon. Then, when the RFP came out for the convention, we immediately filed to be a vendor for ground transportation.

ALAN CANDEUB, president, Park Avenue Limousine in Trevose, Pa.: We’re networked with a lot of major companies, both in and out of the industry, and those people reached out to me to provide service to their clients. I’ve worked similar conventions before, most notably the 2000 Republican convention in Philly. Actually, I don’t see a lot of difference between a political or pharmaceutical convention. If you can handle one industry, you can handle any industry.

national convention Q: What was the chauffeur vetting process? What was overall security like at your convention’s venue?
STEVE QUA: The Secret Service asked us for a fair amount of documentation, including the little stuff like a vendor’s license, but also things like chauffeur lists in case they needed to drive someone inside the secure perimeter around the venue. We sent in the paperwork, and then promptly received a letter saying we were “in.”

The clients that were available to us—the customers, the passengers—were not universal. For instance, the conventioneers and delegates got “free transportation” from the hotels. I don’t think any limo companies here saw any delegates for the most part. There were buses that dropped them off inside the secure zone. So they would go through security at the hotel, get on the bus, and get dropped at the event site, and not have to re-clear security at the site.

RON ROBINSON: A lot of my drivers were vetted by the Secret Service due to the caliber and type of passengers they were carrying. Documentation had to be supplied a week and half in advance, which was somewhat surprising since we were expecting the request to come in well before that. Due to our nationwide affiliation with a lot of large companies, we carried a number of major Hollywood stars who were speaking, as well as a lot of high political figures who weren’t in need of security escorts. We did have a few police escorts that week, which our chauffeurs thought was the coolest thing ever.

ALAN CANDEUB: Whether it was through our clients or affiliates, we started the vetting process with the Secret Service about six weeks before the convention. We provided them with license plate numbers, Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, etc. We already do criminal background checks on our chauffeurs, unlike the TNCs, so there was no concern.

Q: Speaking of TNCs, did you find your business affected by them during the convention week?
STEVE QUA: Oddly, Uber was named the official transportation provider of the RNC, which is amazing that a company that insists they’re just a software provider can be an official transportation company. But there’s still a big segment of society that cares about time, availability, and responsibility, and we like that idea. We served groups of customers for whom time was more valuable than money.

ANTHONY MAZZARELLA: Luckily for us, we were able to land transportation contracts, so our customers were planned well in advance. Our business wasn’t really affected by them, although Uber took over the whole limo lot at the venue, which was an inconvenience. We relayed this information to the chauffeurs so they knew what to do, so even this didn’t affect us too much.

RON ROBINSON: We were upset that the DNC embraced Uber. It was listed on the DNC website as a preferred transportation provider and, not only that, they made special accommodations to have a parking lot near the convention venue, which was not allotted to us at all. Also, Uber bought out half of the 30th Street Train Station parking spaces and had an attendant there 24/7 shooing away any livery vehicles. I was actually sitting in front of one of the major hotels downtown watching minivans with car seats in the back picking up Uber fares. But, despite these inconveniences, the TNCs didn’t hurt our business—they simply don’t cater to our clients.

Q: With street closures, a heavy police presence, and potential traffic problems, how did you approach planning for the logistical nightmare of the event? How did you prepare your staff?
MARY JO MAZZARELLA: Because a nice portion of our fleet was dedicated a year out through our affiliates, we knew what kind of manpower we would need. We started early with additional hiring and training so we would know who was the right fit, and they’d have a few months to get the hang of the airport procedure, the downtown, and our company’s processes.

Logistically, things were easy; because Cleveland is a smaller city, at least compared to Philly, everything was very compact—the different venues for the convention were all in one place.

ANTHONY MAZZARELLA: Our airport procedures changed, but we were able to give our chauffeurs notice. As far as the event itself, we were given the street closures, and once we got into the first day of the RNC, and our chauffeurs were comfortable with the routes, it was pretty easy going.

STEVE QUA: Eighteen months ago, the city of Cleveland started having meetings, which gave an idea of how things were going to work during the convention. Also we regularly met within the company as to how we were going to manage, dispatch, and price things, along with how we were going to work around the city. The Secret Service was very careful about what information they were going to let out, so we didn’t know the specifics of the secure perimeter around the event until two weeks prior. Once we found out, we developed a plan.

RON ROBINSON: Our operation was all hands on deck: There were no days off. There were no vacations during this time, and drivers were told six months in advance that this was a blocked-out week and everybody works. We even had part-time drivers take off from their full-time job to work the DNC because that’s how much of a cash cow it was.

Traffic was unbelievable. Every single day at approximately 4 o’clock the protests started down Broad Street from City Hall in Center City Philadelphia. The inner city traffic—with rush hour, the convention, and protests—was a dead standstill. It took an hour and 15 minutes to make a drive that normally takes seven minutes. There’s just no planning for that.

ALAN CANDEUB: For major events in the past, like the Super Bowl and the Pope’s visit, we’ve gambled on adding drivers and cars, and had slightly disappointing results. Now, have more of a tendency to be conservative about bringing in or renting equipment for large events. This time I reached out to vendors in the Cleveland market and asked how things went with the RNC, so that helped me plan. Requests didn’t really kick in until the week before the event but by the Saturday before the DNC, we were completely sold out.

Q: Given that convention week would see most of your cars in use by the conventioneers, how did you handle your regular client base?
RON ROBINSON: It was a struggle because we have regular clients who have regular lives—everyday corporate customers who still needed service. You can’t tell them “no” because the DNC is here for a week; your repeat clients are here for life. We still operated business as usual, and allotted a certain number of cars that we didn’t use for the DNC. We utilized a number of smaller local affiliates who weren’t going to get a piece of the pie from the DNC. They were our backup for airport transfers and the like.

ANTHONY MAZZARELLA: We brought enough staff in, and had groups dedicated to handling our regulars.

STEVE QUA: We started communication with our regular clients 90 days out. We assured them they we’d be here, at normal pricing, and we only asked that they booked early. We asked them to book early and they were helpful. They wanted us, and the event, to be successful. Not many of our regulars called us during that week. We told them book early, book early, book early, and we got an awful lot of compliments from our customers saying “thanks for looking out for us.” We didn’t have to say no.

ALAN CANDEUB: This was our biggest challenge. We were hoping that we wouldn’t be as busy with local work as we normally are, but that wasn’t the case. Many of our local runs are 24-72 hours out, so we had to work closely with our dispatchers, and held meetings three times a day between reservations and dispatch. Communication was essential. For our regular customers, we honored our current pricing, but for DNC-related trips, we had hourly minimums and a slight price increase. In some instances, it was a challenge to determine whether it was local work or a trip for the convention. We had to evaluate each job.

Q: Did your company learn anything from the convention experience?
RON ROBINSON: Yes, quite a bit. While we had cancellation policies set in place, better communication with our nationwide affiliates as those polices would have been beneficial. You have to be very careful as how to handle cancelling them. There’s a fine line of sticking to your policies because you don’t want to ruin any relationships.

ALAN CANDEUB: The whole thing with these events is preparation. We started months in advance, making sure our fleet was ready, confirming our insurance was in order for any rented vehicles, and ensuring that we had plenty of prepared staff. Also, you need to consider whether you have enough detailers as well as standby maintenance procedures. We actually had an incident where a volunteer driver for the DNC hit one of our vehicles. We had a body shop ready, and had the vehicle on the road the next day.

ANTHONY MAZZARELLA: The whole process was a learning experience: if you plan in advance, you can do anything. In fact, the planning process was actually more daunting than the actual event. [CD0916]


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Sara Harper, Deputy Sheriff, Placer County Sheriff’s Office

I applied for the Emergence Program because I wanted to learn more about innovation and leadership in the field of Homeland Security.  Working as a local government employee, I often thought of Homeland Security as a specialty of the Federal government. However, over the course of my career, I began to see this was not actually the case. So, I took the leap and applied to the Emergence Program (twice!) to build my knowledge base and hopefully use what I have learned to improve the safety of my county.  My biggest takeaway from the Emergence Program has been confidence.  I learned new ways to articulate my ideas to my chain of command and ways to constructively implement feedback.  Furthermore, the Emergence Program taught me to look at a problem from multiple perspectives and find the most balanced solution.  It is this ability to seek multiple perspectives that I believe will translate to the greatest takeaway for my agency.  It has never been more important than it is today for law enforcement professionals to seek lawful balanced strategies.  The Emergence Program has given me the skill set to not only meet but rise to this challenge in the future.   I would highly recommend the Emergence Program to anyone who wants to be a positive change agent within their organization.  The Emergence Program provides skills that will boost your current performance and transition with you throughout every step of your career. ”

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CURE Pedagogical Workshop at Arizona State University

My name is Pam Marshall at the West campus of Arizona State University. We have received NSF funding award #1606903 to develop curriculum to assist colleagues who wish to develop Course Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs). As the culminating experience of that grant, we will be putting on a workshop this summer in the last weekend of May to disseminate our findings as well as help colleagues who may be interested in developing their own CUREs. I am writing to ask if you would please share our workshop information with your STEM faculty.

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The grant has money to support both travel to West campus as well as room and lodging for the workshop and the workshop itself is free. There is no obligation after attending the workshop to have to develop a CURE and colleagues can attend even if they have little to no experience with CUREs. Faculty from all STEM disciplines are welcome.

Please contact me for any concerns or questions. And if you happen to have any colleagues at other institutions who may be interested, and would like to apply, we are recruiting nation-wide. Thank you for any help you can give.

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-- Pamela A. Marshall, Ph.D.

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A man who originally denied stabbing a 34-year-old in Ellesmere Port has now admitted the offence.

Anthony Gee, of Raby Court, Ellesmere Port, initially denied three charges of wounding with intent, unlawful wounding and possession of a knife.

Now the 45-year-old has changed his plea to guilty for the wounding with intent charge and possession of a knife; he pleaded not guilty to unlawful wounding.

Gee changed his plea via video-link at Chester Crown Court today (June 18).

The court confirmed there was not enough evidence for the lesser charge of unlawful wounding.

The charges are in connection with a stabbing in the Cheshire town of Ellesmere Port on Wednesday, May 13.

Police scrambled to the scene at the junction of Cambridge Road and Whitby Road at 11.56am following reports of a serious assault.

A 34-year-old man was seriously injured following the incident and was airlifted to Aintree Hospital.

Gee has been remanded in custody.

A new sentencing date has now been set for Wednesday July 22 at Chester Crown Court.


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Case Study: Repair of Leaking Water Sluice Valves at Bukit Layong

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The Chesterton CMS 2000 injectable pump sealant is an environmentally friendly seal that operates with minimal to no leakage. With its flushless stuffing leakage control made of high-purity, reinforced fibre, this sealant creates a solid, composite ring that has no leak paths. The injectable formula is the perfect solution for stopping ongoing leakage issues and keeps pump areas dry and ready for use.

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  • The existing valves are already more than 30 years old.
  • They are corroded with ongoing leaking issues.
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Corroded and leaking sluice valves.

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Unintended Consequences or Desired Outcome – Soldiers’ children and their role in national rebirth

Professor Sabine Lee, CHIBOW coordinator, was recently invited to present a lecture as part of the Birmingham Research Institute for History and Cultures (BRIHC) Spring Series. Lee's research addresses the life courses of children who were fathered by foreign soldiers and born to local mothers during conflicts. This lecture looks at three cases where military and political leadership have formulated policies relating to soldiers’ children, in an attempt to utilise their offspring for a process of national 'rebirth'. Despite great differences in the historical context and the nature of these conflicts, Lee highlights shared characteristics which shed light on the circumstances that have led to policies for procreation to be used as a war strategy.

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Lessons Learned from a Newly Minted 6 a.m. Gym Rat

WakeUPI recently decided to mix up my exercise routine (or lack of routine) and commit to making the mornings my new time to work out. With an erratic work schedule, I had a hard time squeezing in workouts in the afternoons or evenings. I always found myself needing to work.

But at 6 a.m. no one else is awake -- meaning no one’s expecting a response to an email or wants to schedule a last-minute meeting.

I’m here to report back about how it’s going. For the most part, I’ve been hitting my morning workouts without a problem. I’ve tried out new classes with new teachers and am starting to recognize familiar faces of other members who are early risers.

As I’ve gone through this transition into becoming a morning worker outer, I’ve learned a few things. I thought I’d share in case you’re also considering switching up your workouts to the mornings.

1. Deciding to get out of bed is the hardest part

To get up or to stay in bed? That one little decision is really the only thing that often stands in the way between the gym and me. I have a list of excuses I run through pretty much every morning before I finally toss the covers back and get my ass out of bed. Some of them include:

  • I could skip this and just work out at lunch (even though I have a lunch meeting)
  • I could skip this and just go after work (even though I have plans after work)
  • I could take the dog on a really long walk and that can count as my workout for today (even though that wouldn’t really count)
  • I worked out yesterday and I will probably work out tomorrow so I should probably just make today a rest day (even though a low-intensity yoga class in on my schedule for that exact reason)
  • I won’t be able to make it to class on time so I should probably just skip it (even though if I just got up now, I wouldn’t be late)

I know those are all excuses. The chances that I’ll work out later are slim. Morning is the only surefire time to get my workout in. And I know even if I’m a few minutes late for class, it’s better than skipping the whole thing. So after running through the list, I’m usually out of bed and tying my gym shoes by 5:45.

2. Morning is the best time to beat decision fatigue before it beats you

Ever wonder why it’s so hard to resist a kinda crusty gross-looking donut that’s been sitting out all day in the office kitchen? It because we make big and small decisions all day long, and it wears us down. So when it comes time to decide whether we should hit up the gym after work, we may already feel overwhelmed and decide to skip it.

“Making decisions isn’t the only daily activity that can wear you down,” said Jane C. Hu in a piece for Slate about decision fatigue. “It’s what you aren’t doing that can exhaust you, too. Maintaining self-control takes subconscious thought and effort—the box of donuts in the break room you’re resisting is a low-level distraction throughout your day.”

Decision fatigue also comes from having too many options. That’s why it’s so hard to find a movie to watch on Netflix. Because there are a gazillion movies to choose from one.

This is why I like going to the gym in the morning. As I mentioned above, I really only have one decision to make this early: whether to get up or not. Later in the day, the decision to go to the gym has some competition: making dinner, playing with my adorable puppy or simply sitting on the couch doing nothing. But this early, I don’t have so many options.

3. Your early is someone else’s late

I usually walk into the gym 6:30 a.m., coffee in hand, yawning. As I groggily throw my stuff into a locker, I notice people all around me are blowing drying their hair, applying makeup, or packing up their stuff to leave.

So if they’re already showered and off to work, what time did they have to get here to start their workout? I actually asked someone one morning. She said she got there at 5 a.m. FIVE A.M. people. That’s insane. That means she probably woke up at 4:30.

So if you think I’m crazy for waking up at 5:30 to work out, you’re dead wrong. There are way crazier people than me -- and way more committed, because I’m not sure I could get up that early to exercise.

4. Take your pick of free parking spots

Metered parking doesn’t start until 8 a.m., and there are usually tons of spots open right in front of the gym. I usually bike to the gym, and there’s plenty of rack space available this early.

5. If you really need to, skip the gym this morning

Yes, working out is important. But so is sleep. And spending time with friends. So if I can’t make it to bed early enough because happy hour last night went a little later than expected, that’s OK. I’m refuse to hit the gym on just a few hours of sleep. It’s more important for me to get that sleep so I have the energy to tackle the rest of my day.

In these cases, I DO try to make it later in the day. Sometimes it happens. Sometimes it doesn’t. But I know I’ll be back to my normal schedule tomorrow.

Do you have any tips or advice for fellow morning workout warriors?

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Quick and lifesaving care for a toddler with a severe food allergy

When Hunter had an anaphylactic reaction to eggs, the team at the Children's Health provided expert care and reassurance

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When Erin received an urgent call from her 1-year-old son's daycare, she knew immediately that he was having an anaphylactic reaction. Allergic to eggs, Hunter accidentally ate part of another student's French toast.

Erin rushed to her son and found him lethargic. His stomach, back, legs and arms were bright red. His hands and feet were cold and turning blue.

It was a terrifying situation, but when the ambulance arrived, Erin did not hesitate when asked where she wanted her son to go. She directed paramedics to the Emergency Room (ER) at Children's Medical Center Dallas, the flagship hospital of Children's Health℠.

"I knew there would be pediatric specialists who had seen something like this before and would know exactly what to do," Erin says. "I wouldn't have that same confidence at any other facility."

Expert emergency care replaces fear with relief

When they arrived at the ER, the medical team immediately gave Erin a sense of assurance by calling her "Mom."

"All I could do was trust that they were going to handle it and that he was in the best hands possible," she says.

A team of emergency physicians and nurses treated Hunter with steroids and antihistamines and monitored him as the reaction subsided and the danger passed.

Hunter being held by father AdamErin's husband, Adam, was coming out of meetings at work when he was surprised by urgent text messages telling him his son was in the ER. He rushed to Children's Health. His worry was quickly replaced by a sense of relief when he saw how the team was handling the situation.

"ERs are never calm places, but here the medical staff was calm," Adam says. "They were very clear about what was happening to Hunter and what they were doing to treat it."

"From start to finish, the staff was very communicative about what they were doing and why they were doing it," Erin adds. "Every time we had a question, they were happy to answer it."

Finding comprehensive support for Hunter's food allergies

Hunter was able to return home the same day from the ER. As Erin and Adam worked to find ways to keep him safe at school and at home, they searched for support.

"Hunter has multiple food allergies, including eggs, dairy and tree nuts," Erin explains. "We already had an allergy action plan and EpiPen, but as Hunter got older and wanted to try more foods, I was looking for more options to feed him."

Hunter walking with help from mother ErinErin and Adam were referred to the Food Allergy Center at Children's Health. The Food Allergy Center focuses on comprehensive care, from consults with a registered dietitian to support from a psychologist for explaining food allergies to children.

The family met Christopher Parrish, M.D., allergist and Co-Director of the Dallas Eosinophilic Esophagitis Program (DEEP) at Children's Health and Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern. Dr. Parrish updated Hunter's testing and recommended several next steps, including a food challenge. They also met with April Clark, a registered dietitian in the Food Allergy Center, to discuss ways to expand Hunter's diet safely.

"That first consult was incredible," says Erin. "It was support we had not encountered anywhere previously."

Hunter's family will continue to work with the Food Allergy Center to manage his food allergies, and while they hope to never need it again, they have confidence in the ER at Children's Health if an emergency ever occurred.

"When something happens to your child, you want the very best for them," Erin says. "We found that at Children's Health."

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Wellness by age: 11 – 12 years

See common physical, social and cognitive milestones for 11- and 12-year-olds

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In many viewpoints, 11 to 12 years of age is the point at which middle childhood ends and the preteens begin. With no true guideline, it’s easy to understand why this can be a particularly awkward stage. Your 11- or 12-year-old is advancing ever closer to the teen stage, but may still be somewhat dependent on you.

Consider these simple guidelines indicating some things to look for as your child continues to advance. Remember that not all children reach milestones exactly at the same rate.

Developmental milestones for 11- and 12-year-olds

  • Girl has started developing leg and underarm hair
  • Girl has started menstruating
  • Boy is becoming more muscular

Language and communication

  • Has word and reading skills appropriate for this age group
  • Communicates easily with others
  • Is pretty good at responding to others’ comments and questions

Social and emotional skills

  • Is starting to be somewhat rebellious
  • Wants to be a stronger presence in the overall community
  • Is particularly interested in getting approval from peers

Cognitive skills

  • Has an increasing ability to use logic
  • Wants an allowance
  • Has a growing ability for fast, “on-his-feet” thinking

Your more active role

There are ways you can take a more active role in ensuring that your 11- or 12- year-old reaches these kinds of developmental milestones. Consider these:

  • If your child hasn’t started showing physical changes like those listed, don’t worry. This age group is just a starting point.
  • Recognize that an 11- or 12-year-old’s physical growth may not keep pace with emotional development. Don’t push (or allow) your youngster into a physical activity just because “all the others” are doing it.
  • Go to more events in which your child participates. Discuss her abilities with the leader or coach and don’t demand total success. (In fact, try to teach gracious losing.)
  • Acknowledge your child’s growing sexuality. If you can’t handle the conversations, look to someone like a teacher or your doctor for help.
  • Talk together about ways your 11- or 12-year-old can earn money, from keeping his room clean to helping neighbors rake leaves
  • Instill a sense of community by encouraging your youngster in various activities, like cookie sales and local community service projects.
  • To fight rebellion (a child’s way of seeking independence) find ways to offer your preteen ways to make decisions. For example, ask her to write down “Things I think I can do alone now,” go over them and choose together.
  • Understand social media and make sure you know (and approve of) how your youngster is using it
  • Your preteen may want private doctor exams. Respect that.

There are many more resources that can help your preteen grow and develop well. Talk with your child’s pediatrician and consult specialists, if needed, for more help.

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Boston Children's Hospital And Cleveland Clinic Announce Collaboration On Pediatric Heart Care

BOSTON and CLEVELAND, July 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Children's Hospital and Cleveland Clinic announced today that they have entered into an agreement to provide complex pediatric heart services through Cleveland Clinic's national network, bringing together two world-renowned institutions. This collaboration is the first of its kind to offer complex pediatric care directly to employers nationally.

The Ohio-based Cleveland Clinic has been ranked No. 1 in adult heart care by U.S. News & World Report for 22 consecutive years and Boston Children's is the No. 1 ranked Children's Hospital and has been a top-ranked heart care program for 22 consecutive years.

As part of the collaboration, Boston Children's is now a member of Cleveland Clinic's network, the first national-scale network of selected high-value cardiovascular care providers for the purpose of contracting with employers and other payers. Over time, Boston Children's and Cleveland Clinic intend to expand the services offered to include other complex and rare pediatric care that justifies patient travel because of the value that can be delivered.

Under the agreement, Boston Children's has special status in the network, participating in leadership of the pediatric program, and sharing in the establishment and management of best practices related to patient care, outcome measurement, quality reporting, and clinical research.

"Teamwork in many forms is the next phase of American medicine. We're finding new ways to combine our individual strengths for better patient care and higher value," said Hani Najm, M.D., chair of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery at Cleveland Clinic.

"Together, our goal to develop and provide consistently high-quality outcomes will drive ongoing improvement and spur innovations for the benefit of patients and families. The collaboration between our organizations offers access to high quality, cost effective care to employers' families who need the most complex heart care," said Pedro J. del Nido, M.D., chief of Cardiac Surgery at Boston Children's.

"Boston Children's is well-known for its commitment to providing high-quality patient outcomes, as are we," said Lars Svensson, M.D., chair of the Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute. "This agreement will bring together two great institutions dedicated to improving pediatric cardiac surgery care. With this relationship, we look forward to offering more families access to this world-class, complex care and to collaborating with the Boston Children's team in order to continue to improve and innovate."

"During this time of increasing demand for value in the healthcare marketplace, teaming up with another renowned institution such as Cleveland Clinic provides a way for more patients from across the nation to access world-class specialized care," said Steven J. Fishman, M.D., Pediatric Surgeon, President of the Physicians' Organization and Senior Vice President of Access and Business Services at Boston Children's. "This agreement offers high-quality healthcare while managing costs."

Using innovative, research-driven and personalized therapies, Boston Children's Hospital Heart Center cares for heart patients from all over the world for treatment of common problems to complex congenital heart conditions. Even in the most complex cases, surgical success rates are among the highest in the world. Boston Children's is recognized as one of the largest pediatric heart centers in the world and over the last five years has performed 6,881 cardiac surgeries, 7,607 catheterizations and 3,405 electrophysiology procedures. The hospital also reported 23,547 echocardiograms and 25,272 clinic visits in 2016.

Cleveland Clinic has been a leader in the development of a national network that offers curated providers and services directly to national employers and payers. Cleveland Clinic's pediatric heart program has consistently produced clinical outcomes better than the national average, as reported by The Society for Thoracic Surgery (STS). Since the inception of its pediatric heart program in 1985, Cleveland Clinic has performed more than 150 pediatric heart transplant surgeries. The hospital also reported 8,331 pediatric outpatient visits, 7,114 echocardiograms and 438 catheterization procedures in 2016.

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Boston Children's Hospital is home to the world's largest research enterprise based at a pediatric medical center, where its discoveries have benefited both children and adults since 1869. More than 1,100 scientists, including seven members of the National Academy of Sciences, 11 members of the Institute of Medicine and 10 members of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute comprise Boston Children's research community. Founded as a 20-bed hospital for children, Boston Children's today is a 415-bed comprehensive center for pediatric and adolescent health care. Boston Children's is also the primary pediatric teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. For more, visit our Vector and Thriving blogs and follow us on our social media channels: @BostonChildrens@BCH_InnovationFacebook and YouTube.

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Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation's best hospitals in its annual "America's Best Hospitals" survey. Among Cleveland Clinic's 51,000 employees are more than 3,500 full-time salaried physicians and researchers and 14,000 nurses, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic's health system includes a 165-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 10 regional hospitals, more than 150 northern Ohio outpatient locations – including 18 full-service family health centers and three health and wellness centers – and locations in Weston, Fla.; Las Vegas, Nev.; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2016, there were 7.1 million outpatient visits, 161,674 hospital admissions and 207,610 surgical cases throughout Cleveland Clinic's health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries. Visit us at Follow us at News and resources available at


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Travelling This Summer

Unique Destinations

Whether it’s the beaches in the South of France or a shopping spree in New York, one of the most popular times to travel is during the summer. To make your life easier, we have prepared a list of some unique holiday destinations that may help you make up your mind when deciding on where to travel this summer.

Although it may seem expensive because of its location, you can still find a decent bargain in this part of the Caribbean. Especially nowadays, Cuba has plenty of wonderful resorts that offer more than just beautiful sandy beaches. With diving excursions and activities such as windsurfing, you will have the ultimate tropical experience without breaking the bank.

Le Marche, Italy

This beautiful eastern region is often described as a place full of beaches and art without the crowds. Rather than going to the stereotypical destinations that Italy has to offer, Le Marche can give you a range of cultural activities. You can find yourself strolling through the historic renaissance art filled towns, or else coasting along on one of Italy’s best beaches, Due Sorelle.

Indonesia’s most famous island provides a lot more than its sandy coves. In the southern parts of the island you can find numerous resorts. However, if that's too main stream, you can take a trip to the Ubud Market and experience the cultural arts and museums that Bali has to offer. A tip to note is that the cheapest time to travel here is during early summer, so get booking!

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Over the past few years there has been projects put in place to improve the environment of the Slovenian capital. This year, Ljubljana, was honoured with the title of European Green Capital 2016. This city offers a wide range of traditional foods and is sure to have them on display during their Slovene National Day on June 24th, especially as this year marks the 25th anniversary of their independence. So why not try something new and paddleboard down the Ljubljanica River this summer with friends or family?

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Most rich Chinese are living in Beijing, Rupert Hoogewerf – better known as Hurun – tells the Global Times, based on his latest report on the countries millionaires. Number is China’s other hot spots, like Shanghai and Guangdong are growing, but lagging compared to Beijing.

According to the report released last week, the total number of millionaires in China has risen to 875,000, a 6.1 percent increase from last year.

Of that number, Beijing can now boast 143,000 millionaires, compared to 116,000 in Shanghai and 42,000 in Guangzhou. Individuals with assets of at least 10 million yuan ($1.46 million) qualify as a millionaire on Hurun’s list.

Most of their expenditure goes into real estate, says the report.
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According to the report’s classification guidelines, the “average” millionaire in China is male, in his mid-40s, married and has a teenage child. Typical millionaire purchase are said to include luxury watches, cars and travel to expensive locales around the world, with an annual spending rate of approximately 5.8 million yuan ($850,000).

Rupert Hoogewerf or Hurun is also a speaker at the China Speakers Bureau. When you are interested in having him at your conference, do get in touch.

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1) courtyard

2) Mr. Tang

3) price is negotiable

4) go inside and see the person in the inner courtyard

5) the third sign (RHS) offering same courtyard in some other fashion (retail?)

Can't figure out the character before 售 on the third sign (RHS) - it should be easy.

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But then why does the third sign start with 本院 (same courtyard) and not 此院 if it's just a repeat? I also can't make out the writing on the third sign where it says: zi zi 人：趟先生. I almost expect it to say 房东 but it doesn't look like that.

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Don't forget 本 can also mean "this", same as 此. Which brings me to my answer for question 5:

Because the writer wanted to show off use of both 本 and 此.

I think the two characters you want on the RHS are 联系. Before you get impressed, I figured this out by searching a E->C dictionary for "contact" :P

面議. That's a good word to learn.

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I'm impressed nonetheless.

Along with 面议, I would guess 价格面议 would be a useful term when shopping. 价格面议吗？:-) Now that's important!

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Regarding question 1,

does 院 here really mean courtyard? Or does it mean building? Hospital? Institution? If it means courtyard, why would one want to buy a courtyard? Is this common in Beijing?

What does the third sign mean? I get 看房人往裡走院內有人. I know all the characters, but can't parse it. I get something like "to see people, go inside the courtyard". [google translate gives "Some people go inside hospital critically"]

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I don't believe it's a courtyard in the sense we think of it. But rather the "open" interior of a building. I forget what they are called but one seems them all over China. There is an open area in middle maybe two floors high, with exposed walkways around a perimeter of the open space but on the second story where the walkways lead into separate rooms. I could be all wet though!

[edit] maybe "compound" would be a better description.

My guess on the sentence is: (in Chinglish)

To see the room/space/area, people towards the inside walk. Inside the courtyard has people.

In English: To see the room/space/area, go inside and see the person in the inside the courtyard.

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OK, that makes a bit more sense. But then what exactly is for sale?

I doubt one would want to buy an open courtyard. Are they selling the entire building, which contains the courtyard? Or rooms in a building that has an open courtyard.

Thanks for the translation. I was parsing it as

看 房人 往裡走 院內有人

I think what you're saying is to parse it as

看房 人往裡走 院內有人

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It just occurred to me that "compound" is a more descriptive term than "courtyard".

[Edit] I have not researched property rights in China, and therefore I have no idea "what" can be sold. It's conceivable the "space" inside the building can be sold separately from the building. In the US, as you know, we sell houses that sit on land owned by someone else. And when one buys a condominium, they are buying the "inside" of the unit (with or without exterior walls). When it comes to money and ownership, the apple can be sliced in an almost uncountable number of ways.

On the "translation", 不客气。 But remember this is only my interpretation, it may be wrong. We'll have to wait until the Master returns.

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（想）看房（子的） 人往裏走， 院內有人 。

And it is not 趟先生 Mr Tang. Try to read it more carefully.

趙先生 Mr Zhao

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I "hate" it when they leave words out! :-) It's already difficult enough with all of them in there.

But at least it looks like we got the meaning.

不好意思！I had trouble reading the inside of the character; it looked like a 口. And should have known/checked 唐。The embarrassing part is I know someone named 。

Is the description of compound/courtyard correct?

Thanks skylee.

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It's great to get up in the morning and discover you've all had such fun while I've been asleep.

I'm not sure exactly what's for sale here, I should perhaps have looked but I might have accidentally bought it. I think it's probably a yard suitable for, eg, a building supplies firm, rather than a traditional courtyard.

看房人 should be parsed as 看房 人 - property-viewing people. Going back to Simake's 4) in the first comment, 院内 is in the courtyard, rather than inner courtyard.

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When I first heard about cloud computing I was a little surprised at exactly how it sounded because it felt like such an “old” concept. After all I had been educated that cloud was available to the big, well-funded companies with hundreds of people scattered across the country and that was great, but now I just realized I had been wrong.

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Today we mark 100 years since women were first allowed to stand for Parliament.

It's scandalous the House of Commons standing orders (the rules of the House) still only refer to men. Something as basic as this should reflect the fact both men and women are allowed to stand as Members of Parliament.

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Have you ever received a phone call that began with “I need your help?” The fact is that we all have in one way or another. While it is awesome to aid those in need, please don’t forget to help yourself! Too many times we choose to help others with their problems and dreams and neglect our own. The next thing you know their “wings” are spreading and you have either forgotten that you have “wings” or maybe have just given up altogether.

Wherever you find yourself on this life’s journey, don’t forget to spread your wings! God has given you amazing and beautiful gifts to share with the world. It is now time to seek God, stay with the vision that God has given you, and spread those wings! Brace yourself, not everyone is going to like your new-found ability to soar, but guess what who cares! There is plenty room for all of us to spread our wings and live the life that God is calling us to live.

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