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Richmond Christmas Choir

13th October 2016

Richmond Christmas Choir

Following on from suggestions by residents, we are in the process of forming a Christmas Choir/singing group.   Head of Activities Chris is preparing Music and words ready for the practice sessions leading up to Christmas.

We already have two public performances booked!

If you would like to join and can commit to attending at least twice a month to rehearse then please contact Chris on 01604 432635

Did you see us in the Daily Express?

18th October 2016

Did you see us in the Daily Express?

We were honoured to receive nearly a full page article on Richmond Villages in the Daily Express on Friday 14th October.  Journalist Deborah Stone wrote an article titled 'Living life to the full' which explained how retirement villages can reduce stress for all the family.  The article included quotes from Richmond Villages managing director, Paddy Brice, as well as from Liz Smith whose father moved to a Village Suite at Richmond Letcombe Regis.

Below is a transcript of the article - the article can also be viewed on the Daily Express website here.

Retirement villages can reduce stress for all the family, says Deborah Stone

HELPING elderly parents remain in the family home can be just as stressful for grown-up children as it is for the pensioners trying to maintain their independence.  But few people want to see their parents in a care home.  That’s why more people are beginning to think of moving to a retirement village while they are still well enough to enjoy its facilities, and which may offer health care further down the line.

“Deciding what’s best for mum and dad is an issue facing an increasing number of families as the population ages and one we hear frequently,” says Paddy Brice, managing director of Richmond Villages.

“Keeping people in their own home is often only achievable with a great deal of support from a network of family, friends, neighbours and public services, and the stress on everyone can be considerable.”

The UK Office For National Statistics recorded that there were around 11.4 million people aged 65 and over in the UK in 2015 and this figure is expected to rise by more than 40 per cent to 16 million in the next 17 years.

“Families and friends usually do as much as they can to help but frequently they’re not living close enough and have other commitments and demands on their time. It’s a real conundrum,” says Brice.

It was the need for support such as having meals, laundry and cleaning provided that persuaded Liz Smith to look for a retirement village for her own father.

“My father had been widowed for a number of years and had lived independently in the family home. But as he got older he was struggling with day-to-day life,” she says.

“I looked around at several places but the thing that impressed us all about Richmond Villages, including my dad, were the facilities and the fact it was very much a social community as well.

“It was really important to my dad that he owned his own property and that was something that Richmond Villages were able to offer.”

Liz’s father bought a Village suite apartment at Richmond Letcombe Regis in Oxfordshire that has a large bedroom with a walk-in wet room.

It also has a separate living room with a kitchenette that has a microwave and washing-up facilities.

“His meals are provided, his washing, laundry and cleaning are done and in fact everything is done for him,” says Liz.

“The food here is great, too, and I feel he’s getting really well-balanced, nutritious food.” Liz describes the Richmond village as, “like living in a five-star hotel” and says her dad really enjoys using the swimming pool.

“There are various exercise classes, as well as lots of clubs and societies he can belong to should he choose to.”

And she adds: “For myself and my family it’s given us peace of mind that dad is living in these glorious surroundings and is being well-cared for.”

Richmond Villages has five luxury retirement villages in Cheshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire, with its new village at Witney, Oxfordshire, now opening and construction at Aston-on-Trent, Derbyshire, under way.

Its villages have three types of accommodation: two-bedroom apartments for independent living and one-bedroom Village suites for assisted living, plus 24-hour nursing and dementia care.

Village suite residents can pay for an Independent Living Package that includes all food, daily cleaning, laundry and utilities, and Personal Care Packages are available from Richmond’s on-site domiciliary care team.

Owners pay a service charge to cover 24-hour emergency call services from the on-site care team, plus external property and grounds maintenance.

It also covers buildings insurance, security and access to all village activities and events.

Prices start from £185,000 for a one bedroom suite at Richmond Aston-on-Trent, Derbyshire, and £385,000 for a two-bedroom apartment, while a one-bedroom suite at Richmond Witney, Oxfordshire, starts at £225,000.

One-bedroom apartments at Richmond Letcombe Regis are from £245,000 and up to £435,000 for a two-bedroom apartment.

“Meeting up with friends is a great social occasion for most people and the social aspects are enhanced by our activities and events team who arrange everything from bridge clubs to cultural festivals,” says Brice.

“We also have our own vehicles and drivers so shopping and other trips mean not having to rely on taxis or family and friends if you don’t drive any more.”

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27th October 2016

Wantage (not just)Betjeman Literary Festival 2016

Nicholas Crane, explorer, cartographer, author, President of the Royal Geographical Society and co-presenter of Coast, traces the story of the British landscape from the melting glaciers of the Mesolithic period through to the uncertainties and extreme changes taking place today.  Examining the effects of Britain's geology, coastline, climate and global economics, Crane's story raises awkward questions on the future of Britain's landscape

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27th October 2016

Richmond Northampton in the Sunday Express

Just 9 days after having an article in the Daily Express about how retirement villages can reduce stress for all the family, the Sunday Express ran nearly a full page on how moving to Richmond Northampton helped Roy Mateer rebuild his life.

Below is a transcript of the feature - the article can be read on the Express website here

How retirement homes could help you mourn and rebuild your life after losing a partner

THE DUTCH have a saying that sums up life for many older people: “Better a near neighbour than a far friend.”  It is a sad fact that more than two million over-75s in England live alone and half of them often go for a month without speaking to a near neighbour, let alone a far friend or family member, according to Age UK.

That has certainly been the experience of Roy Mateer, who moved into a Richmond Village development at Grange Park near Northampton to live in a village suite with hotel-style assisted living support after the sudden death of his wife.

“I was still in a state of shock when I moved here following my wife’s death,” says Roy, “and much of what happened to me in the early days is just a blur. I was, however, determined to make a new life for myself and took part in everything going, from coffee mornings and the crossword group to the chess club – playing for the first time since school. But I did draw a line with the Ladies’ Group and ‘Knit & Natter’!

“I instantly made new friends, my meals were provided and domestic tasks taken care of, while I was able to rebuild my life while taking time to mourn in private.

“I realised I was starting to make progress when, after a seated exercise session, I went for a coffee with a group of people, none of whom I had known just a few weeks earlier.

They were great company and I laughed a lot for the first time since losing Anne. I began to realise I was starting to make a new life. It’s been wonderful.”

Roy, 67, and his wife Anne had grown-up and met in Greater Manchester but moved to Berkshire 20 years after getting married when Roy switched from his job as an accountant to a second career as an IT consultant specialising in financial systems.

He took early retirement aged 60, due largely to health issues. Anne had bad arthritis and Roy had problems with his neurological system, which affects his balance and ability to concentrate.

Although they had moved to a bungalow for their retirement they had to employ a cleaner and gardener and were starting to find it difficult to get out and about, so they put it on the market with the aim of moving to a retirement village.

Then in February, without warning, Anne died in the middle of the night as Roy slept beside her. Roy was in a complete state of shock but fortunately his daughter Catherine, son Andrew, and son-in-law Simon arranged for the bungalow to be sold under Richmond’s part exchange scheme and within a month he was in a position to move into Richmond Northampton.

“Catherine, Andrew and Simon had done all the hard work from my side, and I wish to thank Claire Fry from Richmond for the part she played,” says Roy.

Set up almost 20 years ago, Richmond Villages is part of Bupa and has five retirement villages in Cheshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire.

A new village at Witney, Oxfordshire, is now opening and construction at Aston-on-Trent, Derbyshire, is underway.

Richmond Northampton has village apartments and village suites in New England-style buildings set around landscaped gardens overlooking woods and parkland with scenic walks.

The apartments come with fully-fitted kitchens, a lounge-dining room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, while the suites have kitchenettes, a lounge and bedroom with ensuite plus the option of an assisted living package that includes a daily maid service, laundry, and the cost of on-site food, soft beverages, heating, energy and water bills.

Everybody has access to the clubs and facilities such as the restaurant, communal lounges, cafe, library, craft room and IT room and there is also a hair salon and beauty therapy room.

“At Richmond Villages, the sense of community and the provision of stimulating activities is central to village life,” says Paddy Brice, managing director of Richmond.

“We design, build and operate our villages, but it’s our residents who are the community, and make it what it is.”


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Are we there yet? Organisation design amid constant change

Dr Marc Levy – February 2017

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RL Review_Feb2017_Article4_01We asked 23 CEOs to share what they had learnt from the reorganisations in which they had been involved. Themes related to having a strong sense of why, fostering engagement, taking a disciplined but flexible approach and anticipating a wide range of benefits in assessing value. Perhaps the most interesting theme, contrasting with common practice, was that reorganisation should be freed from the shackles of project timelines and treated as an ongoing process of iteration, without a defined finishing

Organisation design has been a constant in my career. I worked on my first reorg, for a major professional services firm, in 1995. In November and December 2016, I spoke with twenty-three Australian CEOs – of small, medium and large organisations, from eight industries – about lessons they had learnt from redesigning organisations.

I wanted to understand whether what I’d gleaned over 20 years was consistent with their experiences, and whether there were common themes among their perspectives.

There have been some interesting strains in the literature on organisation recently and I also wanted to know whether interviewees would raise any of those ideas. For example, is it possible to ‘get organisational redesign right’ (Aronowitz, De Smet & McGinty 2015) or does a constant state of flux belie that notion? How important is organisation redesign in the context of other organisation ‘projects’ such as those relating to the quality of interactions between teams, processes of accountability and resource allocation effectiveness (Kilman, Shanahan, Toma & Zielinski 2010)? How can we make organisation design more inclusive (Beauchamp, Heidari-Robinson & Heywood 2016)?

I asked the CEOs a simple question: What have you learnt from the organisation redesign work that you’ve done? Five themes emerged from the conversations that followed: have a strong sense of why, a point upon which to fix; foster genuine engagement; take a disciplined but flexible approach; anticipate a wide range of possible benefits in assessing the value of reorganisation; and reframe reorg as an ongoing process.

This article will explore each of these themes in turn.

1. Have a strong sense of why – a point upon which to fix

CEOs said that while the disruption of reorganisation is taking place, it is important to provide a stable point upon which employees can focus, typically a clear articulation of why the change is taking place.

‘It’s a destabilised state, even when they believe in it … a confronting time; people need to understand the cause.’

‘You’ve got to be able to tell a story, the why; don’t get stuck on the how, which might vary.’

‘It’s all about the why for staff – if everyone understands why, you’ve got a better chance of success.’

This was not necessarily about pursuing unanimous support for changes: ‘You need to be able to clearly articulate a business rationale – some people will inevitably disagree.’

Many of the CEOs I spoke with referred to their strategies as the right source of inspiration and the fundamental basis for their organisation redesign efforts:

‘We worked out what work needed to be done to deliver the strategy, then how best to organise to get that done.’

For some of the CEOs, putting the customer at the centre of a compelling rationale for change was central to their success.

‘We aligned the executive to the delivery of our customer value proposition and built our organisation and operating principles around that.’

‘It’s all about the customers, not individual customers as it won’t be in the best interests of all, but the customer base overall – we can all agree to that.’

‘Understanding the customer is key – we built our organisational redesign around the delivery of our strategy and, in particular, the customer value proposition.’

2. Foster genuine engagement

Another common theme arising from my conversations was the necessity for employee engagement. I worked on the redesign of a public sector agency some years ago and I was surprised by the CEO’s commitment to early and deep employee engagement, as many of the reorgs I’d been involved in up to that point had been secret skunkworks.

Things have changed since then and it is more common to publish drafts and include staff and other stakeholders in ironing out design flaws. As some of the interviewees observed:

‘[Don’t just think you can] send a note out and it will be fine.’

‘Engagement suggests bipartisanship… [it] gives a flavour of empowerment, not delegation.’

A CEO of a small organisation I interviewed had experimented with full co-creation, putting a rationale for change to staff and asking for their input; co-creating design principles; publishing a draft design and seeking feedback; having employees present their role and their objectives.

Some of the interviewees shared their motivations for employee engagement:

‘Tell them; give them time; engage with them … [this] leads to something more active and mutual.’

‘[Let them] have a say and be respected for their contribution and knowledge and potentially see that come through in decision making.’

‘Don’t get too far away from the people – move together.’

The CEOs identified a range of other issues relating to engagement that should be germane for others. These included giving special attention to the role of the executive team – ‘lead changes with the executiv
e team rather than alone where possible’ – and including the next layer of management, who need to understand the changes to be able to support them and explain them to others.

Engagement of other stakeholders was also important:

‘It’s not wise to just write to the unions and say “I’m going to do this”.’

‘The buy-in of the board is key; they needed to know the key things we wanted to shift, not all the detail.’

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3. Take a disciplined but flexible approach

Input from CEOs was largely consistent on this point: it is important to take a disciplined but flexible approach.

As obvious as it sounds, it is critical to set clear and specific objectives for the reorganisation itself. Some CEOs said they could have done a better job of this. We sometimes use the ‘Ashridge tests’ (see References) for this purpose. Working with the tests, we ask CEOs to identify the objects of the reorg, and then to determine priorities among those objects. One CEO suggested that measurement or assessment criteria be set up front with respect to these objectives.

CEOs said that mitigating the risks associated with organisation redesign was an important part of taking a disciplined approach. For example, a few CEOs urged caution regarding privileging functional over industry expertise as organisations grow and roles become more specialised, lest an organisation end up with insufficient industry knowledge and less interesting, highly specialised roles.

Some CEOs were concerned to manage the perennial risk of silos; of disturbing desirable elements of their organisations’ cultures; and of the impacts on less resilient staff.

Robust and comprehensive change management processes were also important to the approach taken by many of the CEOs:

‘Clarity, signposting, being respectful to colleagues, linking to strategy, handling issues that arise in a timely way …’

One said that careful planning should anticipate quick wins to build confidence in the new design and ‘earn the right to screw some things up later’, referring to the inexact science of organisation design and the inevitability that some aspects of redesign will not work as anticipated.

Some interviewees referred to the importance of crafting clear roles and accountabilities, although others said that they were deploying skills for different outcomes at different times and moving to less prescriptive position descriptions.

Several CEOs said it was important that a disciplined and systematic approach was also flexible and iterative, and not artificially contained. A short, emphatic 8-12 week project might be desirable, but ‘Reorganising is time consuming work … preparing people to be effective in different roles can be more difficult and take longer than you think.’ Another said, ‘It’s easy to underestimate the time it takes to move people in, up or across to new roles and for them to be effective in those roles.’

4. Anticipate a wide range of potential benefits in assessing the value of reorganisation

While we would agree that the principal benefit of organisation redesign is to better align the organisation with the strategy, CEOs referred to a range of other valuable benefits that should factor into assessments of the value of reorgs.

We frequently work with the CEOs of growing mid-size organisations. Some of the CEOs who fit this description observed that there were executives and managers within their organisations who were well qualified for and suited to their positions when the organisation was, say, $100m in revenues, but not as well equipped to perform their roles effectively at $300m. Organisation redesign gave the CEOs a platform for taking a systematic look at this phenomenon:

‘Horses for courses … the same people are not necessarily right as the organisation grows and changes. Sometimes people don’t grow with the business.’

‘Reorganisations give you the opportunity to get the right people in right seats – sometimes [I’ve been] tardy and unfocused and should’ve moved people on. [Organisation redesign] gives you the opportunity to do that, to move on poor performers and poor behaviours.’

Some CEOs also mentioned that a perturbance like organisation redesign can present other opportunities for improvement; for example, to ‘bring in people from outside to take a fresh look’; to ‘focus on growing people into new roles’; to ‘get people to think about their own career trajectories’; and to review sourcing arrangements (for example, bringing functions in-house for greater control of customer experience). As one CEO observed:

‘A new broom … change brings change, new thinking, a certain freshness …. bringing in people from outside pushes the current group.’

A few of the interviewees said that organisation should not be viewed as a panacea for all organisation ills: making changes to ‘lines and boxes’ should sometimes be accompanied, or displaced, by clarification of processes, accountabilities and lines of communication.

5. Reframe reorg as an ongoing process

‘Staff sometimes ask, “Are we there yet?” No, it’s never over.’

‘People assume it’s planning, implementation, then done; but in reality, it’s an evolution.’

There was a strong sense from some of the interviews that being patient, even viewing organisation redesign as an ongoing process rather than a discrete project, may result in better outcomes:

‘Don’t try to achieve too much too quickly … it’s a discourse – and some desirable changes may not be able to be made at first; but they will be made later, when the organisation is ready’.

‘Unless there is a desire for major change, for example cultural change, [it’s] better to have more frequent iterative changes than major disruptive change.’

‘We had a period of fluidity then a reset … [that was] good because it had been a hierarchical and rigidly demarcated organisation, and it was good to use that time to work on collaboration and break down silos.’

This idea of organisation redesign as an ongoing process had gained currency with several of the CEOs I spoke with.

‘Of course the organisation should continue to change, because we face changing circumstances.’

‘We never had a fixed endpoint … [I] don’t want to frustrate people if things are not delivered. Circumstances change and will continue to change – [that was] hard because it is an iterative change program for people who hadn’t previously been through change … it’s a critical requirement people accept that change is part of business. That’s the reality. We will never finish this. This is permanent.’

This was further acknowledgement of the fallibility of reorganisation. As one CEO observed, ‘At an individual level you get some right and others less so.’

Organisation redesign is a difficult process. When it’s well executed it can bring considerable benefits, but as these interviews demonstrated CEOs would do well to consider their theories of change before they get started with their next organisation redesign. What do we want to achieve and over what realistic timeframe? How can we convince the team that this will be worthwhile? To what extent will an organisation redesign achieve the changes we want to see – and what else might we need to do to bring about those changes?

Aronowitz, S, De Smet, A & McGinty, D 2015 Getting organizational redesign right, McKinsey & Company, accessed on 20 December 2016 at < http://www. getting-organizational-redesign-right>.

Beauchamp, R, Heidari-Robinson, S & Heywood, S 2016, Reorganisation without tears, McKinsey & Company, accessed on 20 December 2016 at <http:// our-insights/reorganization-without-tears>.

Goold, M & Campell, A 2002, Nine tests of organisation design, accessed on 30 January 2017 at <https:// Publications/NineTestsOfOrganisationDesign.pdf>

Kilman, J, Shanahan, M, Toma, A & Zielinski, K 2010 Demystifying organization design: understanding the three critical elements, BCG, accessed on 20 December 2016 at <http://www.valuingyourtalent. com/media/Demystifying-Organizational-Design_ tcm1044-6889.pdf>.

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One of our favorite ways to stay active when we travel is to get on a bike and explore!  Cycling through city streets or picturesque countryside is one of the best ways to experience a destination, meet people, and get up close to the sights.

On the other side of the world, or close to home, here are some of our favorite cycling experiences to celebrate Bike Month, and inspire you to book bike time on your next trip.

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These Celebrity Reactions To The ABC Democratic Debate Prove That Hollywood Cares About Politics

People love to watch presidential debates. They just do. The Republican debates are a little more exciting because they are on weeknights and the characters are a little more, well, colorful. But Saturday’s Democratic debate spurred a lot of conversation, especially on social media. It was intriguing enough that celebrities reacted to the ABC Democratic debate, taking some time from their (probably pretty glam) holiday weekend to comment on the pols' performances. Hillary Clinton has a strong Hollywood following, with Lena Dunham and other female celebs in her corner. Bernie Sanders also has a small cult following in Hollywood, and his battle with the Democratic National Committee this week gave commenters a lot to talk about.

Moderators David Muir and Martha Raddatz opened the debate with some tough questions. Although the CNN GOP debate earlier this week drew lots of jokes and criticisms — even the opening theme was over the top — ABC’s debate had a tamer tone. But that doesn’t mean celebs kept quiet. If the Republican debate was all about Donald Trump and his crazy ideas about closing the Internet, the Democratic debate was about, well, Donald Trump. And Hillary’s delivery, how much Bernie Sanders needed to pull through, and sympathy for poor Martin O’Malley. The celeb Twitter commentary started early in the debate and kept on going.

Here are some of the best celebrity reactions to the ABC Democratic debate on Dec. 19:

Comedians Were Ready

And Choosing Sides

And Pitying Martin O'Malley

Some Thought Hillary Took Too Long On A Break

Even The GOP Showed Up

Hollywood sometimes gets into trouble when they talk politics. But when they watch the debates with the common-folk, it's much more fun.

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Mrs. Barbara "Bobbie" Carolyn Porter Parrish, age 84, of 503 West Harnett Street died Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.  Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Sunday, July 8, 2018 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson.   Officiating will be Pastor Kris Romito and Mr. Mike Warren.  Burial will follow in Benson City Cemetery.

            Bobbie was born July 26, 1933 on Church Street in Benson to the late Dalton W. and Esther Core Porter. She was preceded in death by her husband, John William "Billy" Parrish, Jr.; daughter, Cindy Parrish Johnson; sister, Jackie Porter Moore and brother, Michael Webster Porter.  She was a graduate of Benson High School and co-owner of Parrish Oil Company where she served as bookkeeper and secretary. Bobbie attended Benson Baptist Church and Benson Presbyterian Church.

            Survivors include daughters, Carolyn Parrish Hayes and husband, Dennis of Benson, Emma Parrish Meekins and husband, Kenny of Manteo and Lillian Parrish of Benson; grandchildren, Lauren Parrish Johnson and Anna Johnson of Four Oaks, Hunter Meekins and wife, Meredith of Manteo, Hannah Meekins of Wilson, Amber Starr Hayes of Benson, Kalyn, John and Claire Curtis of Benson; great-granddaughter, Parrish Ward Meekins of Manteo; brother, Andy Porter and wife, Carol of Mount Holly; sister-in-law, Becky Porter of Virginia Beach, VA; sister-in-law, Retired Lt. Colonel Lillian H. Parrish of Benson; niece and nephew, Jean M. Barefoot and Rickie Moore and families all of Benson; several cousins and many special friends.

            Bobbie was a founding member of the Benson Foundation of the Arts and was instrumental in renovating  the WJ Barefoot Auditorium.  She was also one of the founders of the Benson Ladies Civitan Club and served as its president.  Bobbie faithfully stood by her husband, Billy, as he served the Town of Benson tirelessly for over 35 years.

            Bobbie and Billy quietly gave to many families in this town and never wanted any recognition for all they did.   They provided Christmas gifts, heating oil, food, money for bills and numerous other acts of kindness. She was an amazing woman who was loved by all she met and will be missed by many, especially her family.

            The family will receive friends Saturday, July 7, 2018 6:00PM-8:00PM at Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson and other times at the home.

            In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Benson Fire Department, 313 S. Elm St., Benson, NC 27504, Benson Baptist Church, P.O. Box 323, Benson, NC 27504, Crossroads Church of Benson, 301 S. Walton Ave., Benson, NC or a charity of ones choice.

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News: SCR's bid to land £60m "Project Mercury"

A grant of up to £12m has been agreed to support £60m of inward investment in the Sheffield city region (SCR) as part of a project known only as "Project Mercury."

One of the biggest grants made since the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) took on the coordinated approach to securing inward investment, the project would support 370 jobs in the city region.

Rothbiz reported last year that a £52m pot secured by the Sheffield City Region LEP is being split into two funds - one to help grow existing businesses, and one to help secure inward investment.

Part of the £350m Local Growth Fund (LGF) allocation, half of the fund would be used in a similar way to the existing £32m "Unlocking Business Investment" programme, with the other half of the fund is to be used "to support significant inward investment within the Sheffield City" and any local authority "promoters" would be expected to repay an element of any grant provided.

Now the Sheffield City Region Combined Authority has approved the allocation of a Business Investment Fund grant of up to £12m to support £60m of inward investment in the Sheffield city region, resourced from uncommitted LGF.

The paper was discussed in private due to the commercial nature of the proposal. Rothbiz understands that "Project Mercury" involves a Tier 1 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and major international brand that is seeking both new R&D and production capabilities.

The private sector investment could be linked to a potential £27m light weighting research centre focused on the development of manufacturing techniques that will make use of materials with exceptional strength to weight properties more cost effective.

If it pays off, the £12m would support £60m of inward investment, £100m of additional GVA and 370 predominantly high skilled jobs in the Sheffield city region.

One of the major assets of the SCR is the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District (AMID). Recognising that high value manufacturing can be key to driving innovation, productivity and exports, civic leaders have committed to the idea of "supercharging" the areas of advanced manufacturing in the Sheffield-Rotherham Economic Corridor. Based around the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) in Rotherham and surrounding Enterprise Zone, the aim is to develop Europe's largest research-led advanced manufacturing cluster.

Early proposals indicate a potential £600m centre of excellence in metals and materials manufacturing and plans to transform the current AMP and Sheffield Business Park into a central hub to the Innovation District.

The links between academia and industry have been key to inward investment in the region. The AMRC campus being planned for the site of the Sheffield Airport aims to attract private sector partners to co-locate, as seen with Rolls-Royce investing over £100m on the AMP in Rotherham.

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News: Magtec re-powers bin lorry in UK first

Magtec, the UK's largest supplier of electric vehicle drive systems, has successfully re-powered a refuse collection vehicle at the end of its normal working life with an electric motor.

Founded in 1992, MAGTEC designs and manufactures electric drive systems and components for a wide range of applications including trucks, buses and military vehicles.

In 2016 the firm relocated its Sheffield truck conversion facility to Templeborough in Rotherham, taking over a 16,000 sq ft unit at the same time as taking on a second manufacturing site in Sheffield of 27,000 sq ft.

In partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich and DG Cities, the project secured funding from Innovate UK to test the viability of the technology and make the economic case for repowering heavy commercial vehicles.

The prototype will be tested alongside the existing refuse fleet, managed by the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

The UK needs to meet EU legislative targets for air quality and regional and local authorities are seeking new ways to lower emissions that are within their sphere of influence. Magtec's repowering of a 26-ton Royal Borough of Greenwich vehicle will offer significant CO2 reductions over diesel fleets as well as significant noise reduction benefits.

Compared to a diesel Refuse Collection Vehicle that is double shifted and does a 50 mile/day route, the pure electric vehicle gives a savings of 35-tons of CO2e per year. With annual sales of new refuse vehicles in the UK around 1,250 a year, the potential for UK wide emissions savings is significant.

The truck is powered by a standard three-phase 32 amp, so no special charge station is needed. It is estimated that the modification will double the vehicle's operational life, extending it to 14 years, and generate a lifetime cost saving of up to £300,000 compared to a Euro 5 or older diesel powered model.

Cllr. Danny Thorpe, leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said: "We are delighted to be part of the consortium to develop and trial the first 26-tonne repowered electric refuse vehicle in the world.

"Greenwich is at the forefront of developments in areas such as smart city innovation and smart mobility. I am particularly pleased that we are pioneering technology that will help address poor air quality. This further underlines our commitment to improving the environment, as reflected in our ambitious Greener Greenwich strategy.

"I am sure residents and pedestrians will also appreciate the quiet operation of the vehicles. With this ground-breaking eRCV in operation, the loudest noise on the street on bin day in the future maybe the refuse collectors whistling."

Simon Buckley, programme director at Magtec, added: "This is a UK first, and demonstrates Magtec's commitment to innovation.

"Re-powering a heavy goods vehicle with our electronic drivetrain not only extends its life, it also removes both noise and urban pollution.

"The refuse vehicle is a perfect example of a vehicle that should be electrified as it has a known duty cycle and runs in residential areas where people are most at risk from air quality and noise pollution issues. The vehicles will also offer significant fuel and monetary savings to the operator."

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News: Rotherham businesses invited to join other big hitters

Businesses are being invited to enter a team in the Rotherham Town Cricket Club women's soft ball festival on Sunday July 8.

The soft ball festivals are an English Cricket Board (ECB) backed free event aimed at encouraging families to engage with their local cricket clubs.

Rotherham Town, who are members of the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, are hosting their event at their Clifton Lane ground next month and say it is the perfect introduction to the sport which is rapidly gaining in popularity with women after last summer's World Cup victory by the England women's team.

Event activator Sian How-Atson said the club were looking forward to welcoming people to the festival: "Soft Ball Cricket is about getting out and playing: maximum fun, minimum fuss. No pads, no hard ball, no heavy bat, no head-scratching rules.

"It's a game for absolutely everybody, no matter your skill level, fitness, or age. Playing time at Festivals is usually about two to four hours. Turn up and we promise you a warm welcome, a free T-shirt, free coaching, music, and food: basically all the good things about a festival.

"The whole family is welcome, and it's no problem if you want to sign up on your own. We'll find a team for you and introduce you to all your new team mates."

The Rotherham Town Cricket Club festival starts at 2pm on Sunday, July 8 and finishes at 5pm.

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Established in 1846, the club is nicknamed "The Builders."

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The Business Design Practicum is a 2nd year elective MBA course structured to provide hands-on learning about Business Design principles, frameworks and methods. Over a period of 13 weeks, students learn how to develop deep user understanding, create innovative solutions and design new strategic business models.

In the Business Design Practicum, students will work in multi-disciplinary teams to identify new opportunities to create economic and social value
The class consists of Rotman MBA candidates along with OCAD University Industrial Design students. The mix of students brings a rich variety of educational backgrounds and work experiences to the group, which will further diversify skills and perspectives. Student teams have been pre-assigned to teams to fully leverage this diversity of skills, backgrounds, and perspectives.

The objective of the course is to help students understand the theory and evidence on why design thinking is important to enterprise growth and success, what frameworks and tools can be used to enhance and accelerate the innovation and business design process, and how to apply these principles and tools to the creation of innovative solutions and viable new business models. Students will be exposed to a wide range of success stories and a cross section of ‘business design tools’. Teams will have the opportunity to practice those tools in a continuous process applied to their term project, and reflect on the broader value of those tools.

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During the course, teams will engage in a complete end-to-end business design process, including:

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Lewis Hardcastle's successful spell at Salford City will be extended until Christmas Eve.

The young midfielder has been impressive for the Ammies having initially joined the Evo-Stik Premier League side on a month-long youth loan at the end of September.

His current deal was due to run out after last Saturday's match against Grantham Town, but it has now been extended until December 24th.

Hardcastle has made 15 appearances for the non-league side during his two months, he'll be next in action this Friday night when Salford City play Hartlepool United in the 2nd round of the Emirates FA Cup.

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The RRCA is pleased to introduce and congratulate the 2014-2015 Class of Roads Scholars.

Erb_Esther-USOlyT12_thumbEsther Erb
In high school, Erb ran just one season of track, focusing her energies more on singing and playing the cello. However, once in college at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, she ramped up her athletic interests, while still maintaining a commitment to academics. She qualified for nine national meets; earned six All-American finishes; and won the national championship in the 10,000-meter run.

Erb ran a 2:46:15 in her debut at that Berlin Marathon in 2008, and reduced her time to 2:39:02 at the Seville Marathon in 2010. The reduction in time is particularly impressive, considering her training coincided with a Fulbright Scholarship in Austria, where she was studying and teaching.
At the conclusion of her scholarship, Erb joined ZAP Fitness in Blowing Rock, NC, training under coach Peter Rea. Back in the US, her growth as a runner continued. In 2012, she finished 27th at the Olympic Marathon trials with a time of 2:37:21, after singing the national anthem to open the event. The next year, she placed third at the USA Marathon Championships at Twin Cities in Minnesota, running a 2:34:30.

Erb’s improvements continued into 2014. In April, she set a new personal record at the Boston Marathon with a time of 2:33:15. On October 5, she returned to the USA Marathon Championships at the Metronic Twin Cities Marathon. Showing impressive stamina, she pulled away over the last mile and a half to win the race in a time of 2:34:01.

Currently an assistant Cross Country Coach at Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ, Erb is now focused on her next two big goals, the 2015 World Marathon Championships, followed by the 2016 Olympic Trials.

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In high school, Gordon was a short distance sprinter and hurdler, favoring the 300m hurdles. She was recruited to UC Santa Barbara as a freshman to run the 400m hurdles. In her first season in the Big West in 2011, she placed 6th in the championship conference meet with a time of 62.83. In January 2012, she transferred to UC Los Angeles and trained and competed with the UCLA Track Team for her sophomore season before resigning from the team in order to focus on her biomedical research and her biochemistry major.

In fall 2012, Gordon joined the UCLA Triathlon Club in order to stay fit and active in her free time. She worked to increase her running and cycling distances and placed 13th in the USAT Collegiate Championships in spring 2013.

In October 2013, Gordon raced in the Nike Women’s Marathon San Francisco along with a handful of triathlon teammates on a whim. Besides the consistent triathlon training and a handful of long runs, she did not do any marathon specific training. Surprisingly, she pulled to the lead at the 12th mile and won in 2:51.44. Shortly afterwards, she was approached by an old friend offering to coach her into another marathon, to make the 2016 Olympic trials B-standard time.

The goal was the Surf City marathon in February 2014. Along the way she won the San Diego Holiday Half Marathon in 1:14.13. On February 2, she raced to a 2:39.58 marathon finish in Huntington Beach, California, taking the course record by a whopping 17 minutes. In the spring she dabbled on the track with her first 3K in 9:49.18 and first 10k in 34:50.26, but has decided to focus her energy solely to the roads through 2016.

After attending the RRCA’s RunPro Camp over in July 2014, she joined Team USA Minnesota based in the Twin Cities in September 2014. She will be completing her degree at UCLA in the fall and joining her teammates in spring of 2015.

“I want to thank the RRCA so much for the opportunity to represent such an amazing organization. It was so unique to be able to start my distance running career on the road, almost by accident,” explained Emily Gordon. “There is something so great about the road racing community. Everyone single person, no matter their speed or experience, has put in incredible amounts of work and have something to be proud of when they cross that finish line. Road racing brings everyone together to make achievements and I look forward to making my achievements with the RRCA supporting me along the way.”

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Llano initially started running in high school as a way to stay in shape for soccer but quickly realized his passion for the sport.  He made a transition to full-time runner his junior year. He began to flourish at the collegiate level, where he ran for the University of Richmond (UR) and earned three degrees: Psychology (BS), Latin American & Iberian Studies (BA), and Theatre (BA).  While at UR, Matt was a Division I All-American and led the Spiders to the NCAA Championship in 2010, a first for the team. On the track he ran 14:00 for 5,000 meters and 28:43 for 10,000 meters.

Always hungry for more, Llano decided to pursue running as a career upon graduation in 2011. Though he was struck by an SUV during a training run in the summer of 2011, he showed his resilience and debuted at the half marathon distance in Houston less than five months later, running 63:26 - a promising start to a professional career.  Shortly thereafter, he attended the first RunPro Camp hosted by TEAM USA Minnesota. After camp, he relocated to Flagstaff, AZ where he was one of the founding athletes with Northern Arizona Elite, a professional training group coached by Ben Rosario.

Following a number of top-10 finishes at US Championship events in 2012 and 2013, he started 2014 with a breakthrough performance at the US Half Marathon Championship where he placed 5th overall in a time of 1:01:47. During that race, he qualified to represent Team USA at the 2014 World Half Marathon Championship in Denmark. There he placed 35th, with a time of 1:02:25. He has spent recent months preparing for his marathon debut at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, where he will aim to run under 2 hours and 10 minutes.

“I am honored to receive the RRCA Roads Scholar Grant and to follow in the footsteps of those who have received it before me,” noted Llano. “It will go a long way in helping me to achieve the lofty goals I’ve set for myself. I sincerely appreciate all of the support that I’ve received from the running community and now from the RRCA, and further I am excited to be able to represent this organization moving forward!”

2104_US_Nationals_Day_3_(1849)_thumbJonathan Peterson
Peterson found his passion for running in the fourth grade.  As he progressed through grade school and into high school, he quickly became one of the top runners in California.  He placed as high as 6th place at the California State meet and 10th at the Western Regional Cross Country meet, narrowly missing a bid to the Footlocker National meet.

After graduating from high school, he pursued a degree in Human Development at The University of California Davis.  While there, Peterson broke several school records on the track, including the 5,000 and 10,000-meter distances.  In 2010, he earned his first Big West Championship title in Cross Country, leading the Aggies to their first Conference Championship.  That same season, he went on to place 14th at the NCAA DI National Cross Country meet in Terre-Haute, IN, earning All-American honors.  Other career highlights include winning his second and third Big West Championship races in the 1,500 meter and 5,000 meter events at the 2012 meet.

Shortly after graduating from Davis, Jonathan moved out to the Twin Cities to join Team USA Minnesota, coached under Dennis Barker. In his first USA Championship appearance on the roads, he placed 12th at the Twin Cities 10 Mile, held in conjunction with the Metronic Twin Cities Marathon.  Within his first year, he qualified for the Great Edinburgh Challenge, held in Edinburgh, Scotland, along with qualifying for USA Outdoors in the 10,000 meters.

Jonathan attended the RRCA RunPro Camp in 2013 and has more recently begun to find his niche on the roads, racing in everything from the mile to the 10 mile distance.  Returning from a successful tour in Europe on the track, he finished 5th at this year’s Bix 7, the USA 7 Mile Championship, to finish off his summer racing. In September, he placed 2nd at the Minnesota Mile in a time of 4:04.0 followed by 2nd at the Great Cow Harbor 10k and 12th place at the and USA 5K Championships. Most recently, he defended his 2013 title at the Twin Cities 10 Mile winning with a time of 48:12.

“I’m honored to receive this grant and having organization such as the RRCA support my aspirations,” noted Peterson. “It further validates the continued pursuit of my goals as a professional athlete.”

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A St. Louis native, Quigley grew up playing every sport under the sun and even dabbled in a few middle school track meets.  A 2007 graduate of Christian Brothers College High School where his father was a math teacher and track coach, it was only natural that he signed up for the Cross Country team.  Running times of 9:08 and 4:16 in the 3200 and 1600 meter races and placing 2nd at the Missouri State Cross Country Championships earned him a partial scholarship at the University of Missouri.

As a Mizzou Tiger, Quigley had a few false starts before finding success.  A bought with Mono and a two-year hiatus due to hip surgeries held him back temporarily.  By the end of his college career, he was a two-time NCAA finalist in the 5000m, finishing with a 2nd team All-American honor and multiple All-Conference honors.  He also broke both the indoor and outdoor school records in the 5000m.  He ran under the previous records a total of seven times and eventually dropped his own outdoor record by 22 seconds to 13:43.

After graduating with a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering he looked west to TrackTown USA, Eugene, OR.  Quigley has seen great improvements running with the Oregon Track Club Elite and working with coach Ian Dobson.  He attended the RRCA’s RunPro Camp in July 2014. In his first mile race as a pro, he broke the 4-minute barrier, which was a 13 second PR from his college best of 4:12.  This summer he ran his first road mile at the GNC Livewell Liberty Mile, placing 6th and earning his first prize purse as a pro on the roads.

“I can’t tell you how thankful I am to receive this award from the RRCA.  After attending the RunPro Camp this summer, I can say the people there are awesome to work with, passionate about running, and invested in developing our sport,” said Quigley.  “I hope to return this investment in me by showing that same passion the only way I can – through my running.”

Rogers_NatoshaFL-USOlyT12_thumbNatosha Rogers
Rogers discovered her passion for running in high school. At the time, her training grounds were the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Littleton, CO.  She went on to run for Texas A&M University’s Cross Country and Track & Field teams where the experience bred a dream to compete against the top female distance runners of the world.

At the 2012 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championship meet, Rogers won her first National Championship, even though the previous year she had not qualified for Nationals. The leap she made is a true testament to her work ethic and drive. That same year, she placed 2nd at the Olympic Trials in the 10,000 m with a time of 31:59, ahead of two runners who qualified for the London Olympic Games. She did this by managing to regroup after taking a fall and being trampled early on in the race.

After that season, a more severe injury occurred to Roger’s knee. Unable to run, she took a hiatus from the sport to pursue other interests. However, that break only reinforced her love for running, and it was not long until she returned to the sport.  After graduating, Rogers decided to make the move to Boston to train under Mark Coogan with other aspiring runners.  She is now in an environment where her dreams can become a reality.

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Shaw ran for most of his life while growing up in Falmouth, ME.  By the end of high school, he had collected five state titles between Cross Country and Track. He earned three All-New England performances in Cross Country. On a national scale, Shaw was far from a standout with modest time of 4:21 in the 1600 m and 9:39 in the 3200 m.

He decided to attend Dartmouth College after being recruited by Coach Barry Harwick. Shaw quickly found success after jumping up to the 8k distance in Cross Country. He worked to steadily drop his times on the track. As a junior, his 3rd place finish at the Heptagonal Cross Country Championships launched him into the top tier of runners in his conference. As a senior, he was able to grab the surprise victory at his conference championship on a snowy day at Princeton. He would finish the season with a 54th place finish at the NCAA DI National Championships.

Since graduating, Shaw has been working to consistently improve. In his debut marathon, he was able to snag a qualifying time for the 2016 US Olympic Trials - Marathon with a 2:17:26 at the 2013 US Marathon Championships. That time placed him 14th in the race and ranked him 32nd in the marathon for 2013.  He was also able to drop his 5k and 10k personal bests to 13:55 and 28:41 respectively. Shaw attended RunPro Camp in 2014 as an invited athlete. He has recently moved to Boston to compete for the Boston Athletic Association under Coach Terrence Mahon where he hopes to make strong improvements on the track and on the roads.

“I am so thankful to the RRCA and the Roads Scholar committee for selecting me for this grant,” noted Shaw. “I am excited to continue to pursue my dream of competing at the highest level in this sport.”

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Van Alstine started running Cross Country and track for Midland Park High School in New Jersey. Her siblings all ran and excelled, so her father encouraged her to follow in their footsteps. During her time at Midland Park, she became the Group 1 State Champion (2004) in Cross Country and Indoor Track (3200) and Outdoor Track (3200). She also received 1st team all-state honors in Cross Country and was named the YMCA student-athlete of the year (2005).

Collegiately, Van Alstine ran for the University of Richmond Spiders in Richmond, VA, where she was an All-American in the 5k outdoors (2011). She was also the school record holder in the outdoor 1500, 3k, and 5k and broke the Atlantic 10 Conference 1500 record. At the end of her college career, she was named Atlantic 10 Athlete of the Year.

Post-collegiately, she attended RunPro Camp in 2011 hosted by TEAM USA Minnesota, and joined Adidas-McMillan Elite in Flagstaff, AZ in 2012 where she had great success, achieving personal bests in every event from 1500 on the track up to 10k on the roads. With the completion of McMillan Elite at the end of 2013, she decided to stay in Flagstaff and joined the new team of Northern Arizona Elite. Under Coach Ben Rosario, Van Alstine won her first USA title by winning the 2014 USA Cross Country Championships. Following that race, she competed at the 2014 USA Road 15k Championships placing 3rd with a time of 49:49.

“Thanks to the Road Runners Club of America for selecting me for the 2014 RRCA Roads Scholar grant! I am very appreciative of their continued support and belief in what I’d like to accomplish,” explained Van Alstine.  “I’ve experienced some extreme highs in my running this year and also encountered some extreme lows with injuries. The funding that RRCA provides will help give me even more strength to overcome adversity. It will also continue to fuel the fire inside of me and remind me that there are others that believe in me as well.”

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Sharing the road

There are three important ways motorcyclists can safely share the road with other vehicles:

  • Being seen – don’t assume other drivers or riders can see you.
  • Scanning and planning – scan regularly without focusing on any one spot too long.
  • Keeping your distance – the best protection you can have is space between yourself and others.

Be seen by other road users

A large proportion of motorcycle crashes in urban areas involve other vehicles. For your safety, you need to ensure that you are always seen.

  • Always have low beam headlights on during the day.
  • Wear bright coloured protective clothing, or at least contrasting colours (e.g. black and white, and a reflective vest at night.)
  • Always be aware of how your visibility to others will be affected by the lane you are in and your position within it.
  • Move within your lane when coming up to junctions to be in the safest position if someone suddenly pulls out.
  • Parked cars can obstruct other drivers’ view of motorcycles when approaching junctions, so adopt a lane position that gives you clear space from them.
  • Be aware of drivers or riders ‘blind spots’.
  • Try to make sure that you can see the driver or riders face in their wing mirror or rear-view mirror.
  • Slowing down when approaching junctions or other areas of manoeuvring traffic gives you a better chance of being seen and more time for all drivers to plan their actions.

Scan your surroundings while riding

Always be aware of potential hazards and scan regularly without focusing on any one spot too long.

  • Scan ahead so you know what junctions or other traffic situations are coming up.
  • Use your height advantage to look over or through vehicles ahead to see what’s happening.
  • Be aware of vehicles immediately around you and what you think they might do.
  • Use your mirrors frequently to check behind you, especially if you are about to manoeuvre.
  • Do a head check to make sure there is nothing sitting in your blind spot.
  • Scan the road itself for hazards such as oil, slippery road markings, twigs and debris, gravel or potholes.

Keep a safe distance

The best protection you can have is space between yourself and others.

Space in front

Under normal conditions, a three second buffer zone between yourself and the next vehicle:
  • Gives you enough time to react in an emergency;
  • Gives you a better view of the road surface; and
  • Allows other drivers to see you.

In wet conditions, extend the buffer zone to five seconds or more to give you additional stopping time.

At the side

Moving from one side of your lane to the other will allow you to maintain your buffer zone at the side when:
  • You are being overtaken by other vehicles
  • You are passing a line of parked car
  • A truck is approaching, possibly creating hazardous wind gusts.

Space behind

If a driver is tailgating your motorcycle, increase your distance from the car in front to give you additional stopping time. Alternatively, change lanes or slow down and allow the tailgater to overtake.

Choose the right motorcycle

  • Talk to experienced riders, chat to knowledgeable staff in showrooms and check out as many websites as you can before choose something that could prove to be unsuitable.
  • Think about what sort of motorcycle you want and what would best suit your needs, whether it’s for touring at weekends, everyday commuting, trips to the beach or a sports model.
  • Be realistic about your size, weight, and strength – these are important considerations, as you will need to be able to manoeuvre quickly, efficiently, and confidently.
  • If upgrading to a more powerful bike after gaining your ‘R’ licence, take time to practise, as the handling is very different from smaller motorcycles.


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DAISY Award honorees personify Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s remarkable patient experience. These nurses consistently demonstrate excellence through their clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care, and they are recognized as outstanding role models in our nursing community.

About The DAISY Foundation

The DAISY Foundation was established in 2000 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes who died of complications of the auto-immune disease Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) at the age of 33. (DAISY is an acronym for diseases attacking the immune system.) During Pat’s 8 week hospitalization, his family was awestruck by the care and compassion his nurses provided not only to Pat but to everyone in his family. So one of the goals they set in creating a Foundation in Pat’s memory was to recognize extraordinary nurses everywhere who make an enormous difference in the lives of so many people by the super-human work they do every day.

What Is The DAISY Award?

The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses every day. Saint Barnabas Medical Center is proud to be a DAISY Award Hospital Partner, recognizing one of our nurses with this special honor every month or quarter.

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All patients and their families and visitors, along with Saint Barnabas Medical Nurse nurses, physicians, volunteers, and employees are welcome to nominate a Saint Barnabas Medical Center Nurse for the DAISY Award. To share your story of the extraordinary compassion and care provided by a Saint Barnabas nurse to our patients, please email Eileen Lamb, RN, MSN, CCRN-K, Critical Care Clinical Coordinator, at

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  • Obtains an excellent performance evaluation by nurse manager/supervisor.
  • Exhibits Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s mission of providing compassionate care, healthcare excellence and superior service.

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Why Can’t All Lawsuits be Settled so Easily? – Addendum to #27

Written by: Patricia I. James**

This post starts where Post 27 left off.

Ms. Rowling did in fact file suit, not against Russell Solicitors but rather against the lawyer, Chris Gossage, and his wife’s (former?) best friend, Judith Callegari. However, it was settled out of court. Russell Solicitors “agreed to reimburse Rowling’s legal costs and to make a “substantial” donation to The Soldiers’ Charity, which helps former military personnel and their families.” (

It, along with Gossage and Callegari, also made a public apology, which was accepted by Ms. Rowling, wherein they stated that “[a]s a reflection of their regret for breach of the claimant’s confidence, including frustrating the ability to continue to write anonymously under the name of Robert Galbraith, the defendants are here today to apologize publicly to the claimant.”

Assuming that their website is up to date, Chris Gossage is (amazingly) still working for Russell Solicitors.

As for Judith Callegari, what did this so-called best friend get out of all of this? I guess she got the thrill of tweeting the secret to a Sunday Times columnist. However, I would surmise that she lost the friendship she had with Mr. Gossage’s wife. I would not say that she incurred the wrath of Ms. Rowling’s readers since we have the benefit of reading the latest book written by her. However, I think that she probably lost the respect of many. Who would ever trust this woman with any private information?

All in all, I think that this worked out well for everyone. Although Ms. Rowling does not get to continue writing anonymously under that pseudonym, she did get the benefit of the “substantial” donation to a charity that means so much to her as well as an apology. Russell Solicitors should be admired since it readily admitted the blame and apparently shouldered the donation rather than Gossage and Callegari. Gossage got to keep his job and Callegari will fade into history, perhaps with a footnote somewhere.

Wouldn’t it be great if all lawsuits could be wrapped up so easily and tied with a bow? Unfortunately, in my experience, this is an exception.

It might cross your mind that, if a potential defendant admitted liability, why wouldn’t it resolve quickly, as in this case? Answer: Damages.

Obviously, Russell Solicitors took the high road, decided not to quibble and paid a sum that was acceptable to Ms. Rowling.

However, I have had cases where, after the defendant admitted liability and all that was left was to determine damages, it still took approximately ONE YEAR to resolve. Why? Let the games begin (also known as the battle of the experts)!

For example, plaintiff’s expert says that the little girl, who suffered traumatic brain injury, will always have special needs. Therefore, she requires $$$$. The defense expert says that, by the time she is 12, she will run, jump and play just like everyone else so she will need $.

Or the plaintiff’s expert says that, since the plaintiff had to have his arm amputated due to medical negligence, he will need (insert sum here) in special damages to take care of him throughout his life. The defense expert then says that the amputation will have little impact on plaintiff’s life so needs (insert zero sum here).

Or plaintiffs’ expert says that, since the husband died of medical malpractice, the wife and five children are deserving of x amount of money for their loss. The defense expert says, (and this is my personal favorite), we have to deduct his consumption costs, i.e., since he is no longer around to need clothing, eat, drive the car, etc., plaintiffs do not need to be compensated for that. Now, I understand the rationale for this. However, it sounds as if the defendant should be congratulated for saving plaintiffs that money, doesn’t it?

Anyway, when you have parties that are so far apart as to what is adequate and fair compensation for the negligence, it usually takes a while to sort it out.

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It takes some balls to commit to a concert celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the iconic Pat Metheny/Ornette Coleman recording Song X, one of the most powerful and singular musical statements of our time.

On April 13, guitarist Nate Jarrell did just that, with saxophonist David Borgo, bassist Harley Magsino, and drummers Nathan Hubbard and Jeanette Kangas all strapped in and ready for blast-off.

Magsino's strumming led off "Police State," a joyously repetitive head that leaned heavily on Jarrell's legato lines. "Mob Job," got a funk underpinning with Borgo's warbling saxophone lacing gruff vibrato over the dueling drums of Hubbard and Kangas, who tossed press-rolls and nervous energy back and forth.

"Word For Bird," smoked from the first bar, and Borgo surfaced with extrapolated fragments much in the manner of O.C. himself. Kangas and Hubbard engaged in a dual solo of kinetic energy and comic electronics before yielding to an eerie bowed solo from Magsino.

"Compute," has a melody like an epileptic seizure and Jarrell carried on with an appropriately OCD solo followed by Borgo's chirping soprano.

Jarrell led off the second set with Magsino and Kangas interpreting an older Ornette classic, "Una Muy Bonita." Guided by the laser focus of Kangas' ride cymbal, the guitarist played with an ebullient chromatic confidence over the spirited Latin groove.

The irresistible Calypso feel of "The Good Life," found the guitarist motoring ahead with wild pan-tonal ideas and Borgo countering with an almost Sonny Rollins flavored excursion on tenor.

The closing medley of "Song X/ Endangered Species" ratcheted up to a wicked delirium on the former, but lost a little steam on the latter.

Adventurous music by a stellar quintet. Jarrell hopes to do this again, and I hope to be there.

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MACAO – 26 October 2015 – The multi-award-winning Conrad Macao, Cotai Central was recognised for its green efforts when it was named ‘2015 Luxury Green Hotel Winner China’ by the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards™, at an award ceremony that took place Saturday evening in Hong Kong.

Conrad Macao is an award-winning luxury hotel located in the heart of Sands® Cotai Central. The hotel has 636 spacious guestrooms including 206 Suites located in a 40-storey tower overlooking the Cotai Strip. Conrad Macao offers both business and leisure guests an array of international and local restaurants, more than 100 luxury designer and lifestyle retail shops, as well as a Pool Deck, Health Club and Bodhi Spa.

“Conrad Macao, Cotai Central’s recognition by 2015 World Luxury Hotel Awards is yet another affirmation of our efforts to provide sophisticated travellers to Macao with a signature luxury experience while ever mindful of taking adequate environmental measures to safeguard planet Earth,” says General Manager Bede Barry. “Inspired by Hilton’s LightStay™ programme, we committed a green resolution to take Earth Hour from once a year to once a month, and I am proud to say that dozens of hotels, resorts and landmarks in our own city, let alone cities from Singapore to South Africa, have joined our pledge. We partnered with Clean the World to recycle soaps; we have converted all of our lighting to LED; we have installed water flow controllers; and we recycle trash and uniforms as well. So it makes us very proud to have been named as the Luxury Green hotel at this very high profile award ceremony.”

World Luxury Hotel Awards are presented to luxury hotels in 55 different categories from around the world at the annual ceremony and these prestigious awards are seen as the pinnacle of recognition for luxury hotels worldwide. Established as a celebration of the ultimate achievement in service excellence, they reward and congratulate hotels that have excelled beyond the normal call of duty. Awardwinners set the benchmark for luxury hotels on the global front in achieving recognition for exceptional facilities and unsurpassed service. Nominees are vetted and evaluated by a select global panel of expert consultants situated amongst 144 countries. Guests, visitors, clients, travel agents and industry experts then cast their votes online.

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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man who hacked into more than 200 iCloud accounts of Hollywood stars and other people has been sentenced to eight months in prison.

George Garofano was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Bridgeport. After prison, he must serve three years of supervised release and perform 60 hours of community service.

The North Branford man was one of four men arrested in the 2014 hacking scandal that led to private photos of Jennifer Lawrence, Kirsten Dunst, Kate Upton and others being made public.

Authorities say the hackers used a phishing scheme that sent emails appearing to be from Apple security accounts that asked for usernames and passwords.

Garofano pleaded guilty in April and asked for leniency, saying he faces a lifetime loss of rights because of the felony conviction.

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