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President's Convocation Address
Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD, MACP
March 29, 2001
Good evening. And let me begin by offering my personal congratulations to the new Masters, Fellows, and awardees of the American College of Physicians- American Society of Internal Medicine- the nation's largest medical specialty society, representing over 115,000 doctors of internal medicine and medical students throughout the country.
Although I've have said those words hundreds of times over the last year, they still fill me with pride- pride in our college and pride in our profession of internal medicine. Tonight, I want to share some thoughts with you about our college, our profession, some of our accomplishments, and our hope for the future.
But before we get started, first, a word of thanks- I can't think of ANY profession where the support from spouses, family and friends, is more important than in ours. But, you know, we don't say, "Thank You" often enough. So, in that spirit, I'd like to express my thanks to my family for all their support over the years - in medical school, residency, starting my practice, moving my practice, and now in service to the college:
To my husband, George, our children, Sandra Lynne and George, and my mother, Melba Adamson, Without their support, their almost daily support, I couldn't – I wouldn't be up here tonight. You've loved me. You've supported me. You've encouraged me. You've always been there when I needed you. And you've never have been shy about telling me what you REALLY think! For example, when I was getting this speech together, my husband George, who is a 15-year veteran of these convocations and president's remarks, reminded me that the Gettysburg address was written on a piece of White House stationary and took only two minutes to deliver. Do you think he was trying to tell me something?
OK, I'll try to be brief but I do have a lot to share-- Make no mistake about it, we're all here tonight to honor YOU- YOUR individual excellence and YOUR distinguished contributions to internal medicine. Tonight's a celebration and it's also a renewal- a renewal of vows, of knowledge, and of tradition. The convocation with all its pomp and circumstance is one of the College's rich traditions.
Just look at these robes we're wearing. Even these gowns have special meaning. Did you know that only holders of a doctoral degree may have velvet on their gowns, and that only doctors can wear a gold tassel on their cap. Also, the doctor's hood is longer that that of any other degree. And this beautiful deep green color on our hoods symbolizes the green of herbs, humanity's first healers. Doesn't this event conjure up all kinds of memories! Doesn't this academic regalia bring back the excitement and joy of graduating from medical school! Well, if you'd been back stage before the ceremony, you would have seen that same excitement among the new fellows and awardees.
As I said earlier, this is a time of celebration. But it's also a time of reflection- a time to remember the support and encouragement of those who helped each of you achieve this goal- Family, friends, mentors. -Many are here in person; some are here only in spirit. I encourage you to take time this evening to reflect, to reflect on the events that got you here.
For me, the road to this evening began with Nick Davies. Nick was a kind, brilliant, and insightful physician. Years ago he also saw a need to get more women, more young people, and more full time practitioners involved in the college. When I was just an associate fresh out of residency, he introduced me to the college's clinical practice subcommittee and nurtured my growth in the college. Tragically, Dr. Davies died in a plane crash in 1991 one decade ago- on the eve of becoming president of the ACP. I'd like to think he's looking down on all this like a proud father.
I know each of you, like me, has had similar friends, family members, and mentors who've encouraged you, influenced you, and helped you succeed. Please join me in giving all of them a round of applause.
**Ladies and gentlemen, we are undergoing a major change in this country. The health care environment, the way medicine in America is practiced is ALSO undergoing a major change. We have UNDERinsured people. We have OVERinsured people. And we have people without any insurance at all. Some hospitals are posting record profits, while others are declaring bankruptcy and turning off their lights altogether. HMOs are either increasing access to care, or denying it in record numbers, depending upon whom you talk to. Optimistic young doctors are graduating from medical schools, while experienced physicians are leaving the practice of medicine altogether.
We are the world's wealthiest country… People come from around the globe to seek medical care at our facilities, and yet many Americans can't afford even the most basic medical care.
In becoming a Fellow of the college, by putting FACP to the end of your name, you demonstrate your commitment to addressing these issues and show our support for our core values which include: Leadership – Excellence - Respect - Compassion - Professionalism. With so many forces tearing at us, trying to lead us astray, these core values are more important NOW than at any other time in the history of medicine.
Tonight, we'll focus on 5 areas in which the College, over the last year, has repeatedly advocated for our patients and the profession.
- The uninsured
- Women's Health
- Antibiotic Resistance
- Adult Immunization
- Patient Safety
**Certainly, one of the most pressing of these problems IS the issue of the uninsured. As many Americans have prospered, the number of uninsured has grown to nearly 43 million. Despite the tremendous economic prosperity of the last decade, the uninsured population has reached an intolerable level. Over the past year, the College has increased public awareness of the real health consequences of not having health insurance. Our Decision 2000 campaign has helped educate tens of millions of Americans about the real health care problems faced by uninsured Americans. As a result, this issue got much more attention during the 2000 congressional and presidential campaigns, Who would have ever thought a year ago that the presidential candidates would be arguing with one another about who had the best record of reducing the plight of the uninsured?
It's simply unacceptable that tens of millions of U.S. citizens must go without health insurance just because they can't afford it. Access to affordable health care should NOT be a luxury- it must be the right of all citizens. We remain firmly committed to this goal.
The College is also committed to correcting the problems faced by people who have coverage but who regularly fall victim to a managed care delivery system that has lost sight of the interests of our patients. It's not enough to have coverage: Americans need health coverage that provides CARE, NOT a flawed managed care delivery system that harms our patients through denials, limitations and physician incentives designed to DECREASE care rather than improve it. We need a national patient bill of rights to ensure that NO insurance company or managed care organization can interfere in the delivery of care to our patients. And if they do, they must be legally accountable.
As a result, the college just co-sponsored a national bi-partisan patient protection act. It's our hope that in the year 2001 this bill will finally become a reality. Together, we will continue to help extend health care coverage to those without it, and also help those WITH coverage get the care they deserve.
**During the past year, the college has also continued to educate the public about YOU- what internists like you and I do, what internal medicine really is all about. Our Doctor for Adults public awareness campaign has continued to deliver the message that internal medicine is uniquely suited to provide primary care to adults. We expanded our campaign this year to focus on women's health by informing the public that women's health is more than just a Pap smear and a mammogram, although both are so important. We spread the word that internal medicine is the best discipline to deliver health care to women from head to toe, from adolescence to senescence.
**This year, the college also addressed a common clinical problem inappropriate use of antibiotics. In one recent year in the United States , of the 51 million visits for colds, respiratory tract infections, and bronchitis, 50 to 66% resulted in a prescription for antibiotics. In fact, up to 75% of antibiotics prescribed each year are associated with treating respiratory tract infections, most of which are caused by viruses! Yet we all know that antibiotics don't work for colds or any other viruses!
This problem of over-prescribing and inappropriate use of antibiotics is of our own making. And unless this situation is corrected, an even worse one is on the horizon. Recent studies suggest that the increase in drug-resistant infections directly correlates with overuse of antibiotics.
**The College is also working to increase immunization rates among adults. We internists know all too well that pneumonia and influenza together are the fifth leading cause of death for our seniors. Each year, pneumococcal disease alone is to blame for hundreds of thousands of cases of pneumonia, bacteremia, and meningitis. And although these diseases are preventable with a vaccine, immunization rates in seniors over the age of 65 were only 63% for the flu shot and only 43% for the pneumonia shot - which is way below where they should be.
People ought not be dying from preventable diseases they can be immunized against. Vaccines are certainly among the greatest public health achievements of the twentieth century. But we still have a long way to go to ensure that our patients receive this needed protection. I encourage you to join us in this program. Make sure your patients are getting the vaccinations that they need.
**The College has also worked to increase the safety of our patients in our health care system because we know that far too many preventable errors occur. At the same time the College believes that the focus must be on reform of the system not the punishment of individuals. We've got to stop the finger pointing and create a patient safety program that saves lives and prevents injuries. The challenge for all of us is how to address patient safety in a way that will create a culture of care and enhancement of safety - not fear. You'll be hearing more about this over the next year.
**Now let's talk about membership. As internists, we all know how important it is to check the vital signs of our patients. And for an organization like ours, the most important vital sign is our membership and how we're doing. As we begin this new millennium, I am pleased to tell you that our vital signs are strong, and are beginning to more fully reflect the diversity we celebrate.
I'm particularly proud of the college's record on gender diversity. Women now make up 21% of our membership overall, and 35% of our associates. Some have actually referred to this year in college history as "The Year of the Woman." In addition to a female President, the President-elect Designee, the Chair of the Board of Governors, the Chair-elect of the Board of Governors, and the Chair-elect of the Council of Associates are all women. The number of women in other leadership positions has doubled between 1999 and 2000: from 7 to 14 Governors, and from 4 to 8 Regents.
But there's still much to be done in the area of ethnic and cultural diversity. However, we are making some headway. International medical graduates account for 25% of Fellows here this evening. And I urge each of you, get involved in your state chapters and our national activities. Volunteer your time. We need your ideas, your input, and your voice.
Every one of these initiatives I've discussed requires meticulous planning, coordination, execution, vision, management, and leadership. I continue to be amazed by Executive Vice President Dr. Walt McDonald, and the magnificent team he's assembled. The staff's energy and commitment is palpable, and it's borne tremendous results.
Now, let's change gears for a moment. I want to say a few words to you - not as internists, doctors, or even Fellows of the College-- but as people. Sometimes we forget we were people before we became doctors. Internists are some of the most special people I know. They're renaissance men and women. Some are poets, artists, musicians, performers, athletes, sportsmen, writers, dancers. The problem's that with all the demands of managed care and the increased patient volume, the time we set aside for ourselves is often the first to go.
Don't let it happen. Take time for those activities that relax you - that renew you- that recharge your batteries. Make time for yourself. Make time for your family. Don't lose touch with your OWN HUMANITY because it's that very humanity that provides the most important connection with your patients. And take time to practice what you preach- to get the exercise and rest that we ALL need to stay healthy. And start this week.
Enjoy the Annual Session. Enjoy the entertainment, restaurants and nightlife that my hometown, Atlanta , GA has to offer. Go to the receptions for your medical schools and states on Friday evening. And remember that the Annual Session provides the chance to make new friends and catch up with old ones. The camaraderie, fellowship and friendship that the College engenders is a priceless benefit of membership. Find it this week.
In closing, on behalf of the College, I again offer my deepest congratulations to each of you on your achievement. You have a lot to be proud of. You're part of an organization that does tremendous work for internal medicine, our patients, and the public. Within your ranks, you hold the College's future. From you, will come the ideas that will shape medicine in the coming decade. And from your ranks will come the College leaders that will make those aspirations a reality.
Because of your talent, your enthusiasm, your dedication, and your commitment to our shared ideals, I know the College is in good hands, and that the future of internal medicine is a bright one.
Thank you.
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What is the Fifth Amendment and Why Do You Need to Invoke It?
Your rights, as protected by the Fifth Amendment, is an important part of criminal law.
The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, in part, provides that "no person ... shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself." The application of this Self-Incrimination Clause though has been expanded by the U.S. Supreme Court to apply not only to criminal proceedings and pre-trial proceedings in criminal matters, including police-station interrogations, but also to "any other proceeding, civil or criminal, formal or informal, where his answers might incriminate him in future criminal proceedings." The Constitutional provision also prohibits prosecutors from making reference to a defendant's refusal to take the stand as probative of guilt. So long as the government is compelling potentially incriminating speech—either before a jury or a Senate Committee—the right can be invoked.
The Self-Incrimination Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees that no one has to testify against himself in any criminal proceedings. This is one of the most well known phrases in the entire Constitution, due to the popular concept of "Pleading the Fifth" or "Taking the Fifth" that is often used in movie and television courtroom scenes, and because of the famous "Miranda Warning," which is spoken to suspects before an interrogation.
Miranda Warning
The Miranda Warning begins, "You have the right to remain silent..." It is a Constitutional guarantee that people do not have to answer questions or give up information that might be used against themselves in legal proceedings. Its main purpose is to prevent the government from pressuring someone into a confession through the use of force, torture or trickery. Any confession that is procured by these means is usually taken by the court as faulty.
Confessions of this sort are usually given unwillingly and are very unreliable. Someone might tell the government what it wants to hear to prevent a threatened punishment. For example, if the government said, "Tell us you committed this crime, or we are going to deport your Asian wife," the person might say he committed the crime, whether he did or not.
If someone takes advantage of his right to "plead the fifth," they cannot be accused by the prosecutor of being guilty of the alleged crime simply because he relied on the Self-Incrimination Clause of the Fifth Amendment.
Likewise, if a person does not take advantage of the Self-Incrimination Clause, and instead takes the stand on his own behalf, he cannot later refuse to answer questions on cross examination. He must "plead the fifth" first or take the stand, he cannot do both.
Forced Confessions
Forced confessions are always thrown out of court and they cannot be used against anyone. Also, evidence obtained as a result of a forced confession cannot be used in court against the person either. You may have realized that someone could actually be guilty and confess their guilt under strong coercion of the government and this evidence would then have to be thrown out. A guilty person might go free in this circumstance. Why would the Founding Fathers have put a provision in the Bill of Rights that might let criminals go free? The answer is that they were trying to protect the innocent, as well as convict the guilty. The value of protecting innocent people is so high that laws are sometimes passed that might let a few criminals go unpunished.
Any testimony that is unjustly gathered by a state government cannot later be used against the person in a federal trial. Likewise, illegally compelled testimony in a federal court cannot be used against someone later in a state court. Any information gathered in an interrogation cannot be used in court if the witness was not informed of his rights before the interrogation. It also gives a suspect the right to refuse to testify about indirect items that might aid the prosecution by providing a link in a chain of events that could lead it to discovering the suspect's guilt.
The Self-Incrimination Clause of the Fifth Amendment can only be relied upon by individuals. It cannot be used by an organization, such as a corporation, to refuse testimony in court. It also cannot be used to avoid testifying about someone else's guilt. It can only be relied on if the testimony would incriminate the person giving the testimony.
For your Protection
The performance of the police and the prosecutors depend on the number of arrests and convictions they make. Good performance means more reward. They can and they will do whatever it takes, including lie to and intimidate suspects and witnesses, to secure their arrests and convictions. That is why is we have the Fifth Amendment for our protection and your rights to get hold of a skilled lawyer in Las Vegas.
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I have a special post for you all today. A few days ago my lovely friend Maria from Cult Nails posted a share the love blog post which featured a few of her favorite bloggers with a little shout out and some photos for each. She was kind enough to mention my blog and shop and I wanted to pay it forward so I would love to share some of my favorite bloggers with you!
First up is someone I have been following for a long time, since way back when I started reading beauty and nail blogs. Meet Judy from Beauty Judy!
Judy is a smart, beautiful woman with an amazing personality. She always has kind words for people and posts a lot of fun things on her blog. She is not afraid to wear super bright and funky lipstick colors and they all look fantastic on her!
Her nail polish swatches are color accurate and look fabulous, and she also posts the occasional simple but fun nail art!
Judy recently got married and I loved reading along with her excitement for the big day and see the things she was planning. Judy is one of the nicest and easy to talk to bloggers I have had the pleasure of speaking with and you should definitely go take a look at her blog Beauty Judy!
Marta from Chit Chat Nails is more of a nails only kind of blogger, but her content is super fun and varied! Marta is major Cultie and that is where I found her, through Cult Nails.
Marta is a complete sweetheart and she shares her beautiful photos of her nails and sometimes her family on this gorgeous blog.
The content is anything from simple swatches and glitter gradients to nail art and stamping that is just perfection! Here are some examples of her nails.
How awesome is this steampunk mani?! And the one below is just too beautiful for words.
Marta has coined the term Skitlette Manicure and she does them flawlessly! You can head over to her blog Chit Chat Nails for more information on Skittlette Manis and to see more of her beautiful nails.
The Polish Well is run by Mich and is a beautiful site and blog full of beautiful content.
Mich makes some of the most beautiful indie nail polish I have ever seen and I wish I had more of it. Here is one of her collections and a swatch of one of her lacquers. <3
Mich also does a fantastic job swatching other polishes like this stunner from Picture Polish.
If you thought that the talent ended there, it doesn't, she also made this GORGEOUS phone case from a clear case and a bunch of glitter polish!
If after all this I can't convince you to go follow The Polish Well then you must be a robot. Go go go!
If you know me at all, you know I'm a little funky and that I love tattoo's and originality, so it should be no surprise that Missy from Gnarly Gnails is on this list!
Missy posts some of the most original nail art I have seen in blogger land and I absolutely love it. Check out this design she did for Valentines day with some nail strips!
I totally love the little star cut outs!
Her stamping is completely flawless and beautiful. <3
Missy also posts an extremely wide range of indie swatches, some from brands I've never even heard of! Here's an example.
I just love everything about Missy's style and that little skull tattoo on her middle finger makes me squee! If you feel the same way I highly suggest you go over to Gnarly Gnails and take a look around.
Last up is my all time favorite blogger and the person I look up to the most when it comes to all things nails and nail art. Eva from Coewless is one of the most amazing artists I've seen and I don't just mean on nails. She's also a complete sweetheart.
Eva has the most perfect nails I have ever seen on anyone ever and it makes for some super stunning swatches!
Her tribal nail art is complete perfection.
But what absolutely cannot be matched is her free hand detailed nail art. You're definitely in for a treat.
These are based off Coraline and they look just like the characters. So much love going on for these!
I don't know the characters from the one below but how flipping cute are they?!
And last but most definitely not least, the most amazing Nightmare Before Christmas nail art I have ever seen hands down. The amount of detail is unreal.
If you don't already follow Eva on Coewless, then you are most definitely missing out and you should run, not walk over there to check it out!
I hope you found someone here that you love as much as I love these five and I would love to hear in the comments about some of your favorite bloggers so maybe I can find some new content to follow!
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College life is no stranger to Will Ferrell. The funnyman relived his student life streaking through the quad in "Old School" but in this next picture, he won't be the one doing beer bongs.
New Line is snapping up the rights to Andrew Ferguson's memoir "Crazy U: One Dad's Crash Course In Getting His Kid Into College" to be turned into a starring vehicle for Ferrell. The book chronicles the author's journey in trying to get his soon into a top flight college, and takes the reader through the dizzying admissions process. From the SATs, to hiring an admissions consultant, to talking to high school counselors, Ferguson turned over every rock, and went down every path, in order to make sure his son got the best opportunity available to him. Frankly, that whole process is absurd and ripe for a comedic take (with a bit of drama too), so yeah, seems like a nice potential project for Ferrell.
No word yet on who will take on the script, but the project will be produced by Misher Films and Ferrell and Adam McKay's Gary Sanchez. Until then, let's take a step back in time and remember Ferrell's awesome debating skills from "Old School." [Deadline]
jingmei | March 26, 2012 9:56 PM
Sometimes Will Ferrel offers some serious dramedies which are not bad, like Stranger Than Fiction, or Everything Must Go, might be this one as well. Besides in every of them he was companied with an intelligent young actress including Maggie Gyllenhaal or Rebecca Hall.


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For the first two and a half matches of their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations campaign, Nigeria were underperforming rather magnificently. That's turned around quickly, and the Super Eagles followed up their impressive quarterfinal win against the Ivory Coast with a demolition job on Mali in the next round, smashing their opponents 4-1 to advance to the final.
Nigeria were favourites to move on but it was actually Mali who began on the front foot. Vincent Enyeama's goal was put under heavy pressure early on, a spell lasting ten minutes before the Super Eagles were finally able to break out and bring the match under control.
But once they did, they were never going to relinquish it. Mali's back line looked dangerous to long passes over the top, and Brown Ideye's strike, saved by Mamadou Samassa at the far post, would have sent alarm bells ringing on the touchline. John Obi Mikel getting the time and space to send a thunderous half-volley just wide of the post minutes afterwards their second warning.
Mali would not get a third. Victor Moses took things into his own hands out on the right flank, turned Adama Tamboura inside out with a brilliant piece of skill, and, spotting the defence lose its cohesion, flashed a cross through the six-yard box. Samassa was stranded, leaving left back Elderson Echiejile free to race onto the ball and make it 1-0 with a neat diving header.
Nigeria weren't finished. Moses was heavily involved again five minutes later, making a phenomenal run and then picking out Emmanuel Emenike with a pass to match. The Spartak man's cross, aimed at Ideye, didn't look like it had a prayer of resulting in a goal, but somehow ended up bouncing in when both the striker and centre back Molla Wague lunged for the ball.
2-0 down after half an hour, Mali desperately needed to score the next goal. They didn't. Just before the break, Mohamed Sissoko was penalised for a borderline foul on Ideye, and although the free kick from Emenike was somewhere in the region of 'dire', the Mali wall split up and Sissoko was further penalised by seeing the ball bounce off his leg, wrong-footing Samassa and trundling mournfully into the back of the net.
Seydou Keita had a chance to claw that goal back at the start of the second half after some slack defending left him free on a cross ten yards from goal, but the former Barcelona midfielder could only direct his effort wide of Enyeama's left-hand post.
Despite Emenike's penchant for flamboyant tricks, there was plenty of football to be played yet, and not all of it would go Nigeria's way. Moses, who'd been the force behind the Super Eagles' first two goals, picked up what looked like a foot injury and was forced off for Ahmed Musa in the 53rd minute, and Emenike picked up a knock of his own as Musa was being readied on the touchline.
But any setbacks were minor in the face of Nigeria's procession. They managed to blow up Mali's defence yet again on the hour mark, with Mikel slipping in a brilliant throughball for Musa to run onto. The substitute, left one-on-one with Samassa, finished coolly under the goalkeeper to make it 4-0. It was nearly 5 shortly thereafter, but Musa's unorthodox strike after rounding the goalkeeper was ruled out for a borderline offside call on Ideye.
Mali still pushed forward, trying for a consolation goal, and it took a phenomenal save from Enyeama to keep out Mamadou Samassa (not the goalkeeper) when the Chievo striker found himself free in the box. Mali would grab some small shred of dignity when the Nigerian defence took a well-earned nap and allowed Cheick Diarra to latch onto a loose ball and make it 4-1.
There was no hope of a comeback. The Super Eagles looked just as likely to score as their rather less-super counterparts, and for Nigeria the only setback in the last few minutes of the match was a thigh injury picked up by Emenike as he tried to make it five, an injury which forced the Nigerians down to ten men for the three minutes of stoppage time.
He and Moses will have three days to rest before the final, where they'll be hoping to get fit in time to face whomever of Ghana and Burkina Faso -- probably Ghana -- makes it out of the second semifinal.


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Acid attack model "inspiration" to Shoebury man with learning disabilities
7:10am Thursday 8th November 2012 in Local News By David Trayner
ACID attack victim Katie Piper is helping a young man from Shoebury who suffered horrific burns get his life back on track.
Stephen Everett, 21, is currently recovering at Kenway Court Care Home, Southend after he suffered 60 per cent burns following an accident at his home in West Road in April.
Former model Katie, 29, who campaigns to raise awareness of the plight of burns victims, spent time chatting with Stephen after paying him a visit.
Stephen's dad Keith, 50, said: "She has given the whole family inspiration for our battle with Stephen's recovery and she is looking forward to meeting him again soon.
"She has a very positive nature. She spoke about times when she was not feeling too great.
"She's got a very positive attitude and said to keep smiling."
The celebrity, whose ex-boyfriend Daniel Lynch arranged for another man, Stefan Sylvestre, to throw sulphuric acid in her face, burning her, in 2008, has told Keith she hopes to see him again before Christmas.
Friends and family, including Lynsey McHugh, Bethan Jones, Lizzie Ince, Sammie Tower and Danielle Moore, have been busy rallying around giving Stephen the support he needs.
Stephen spent almost seven weeks on life support in Broomfield Hospital, London, before being moved to Southend Hospital.
He arrived at Kenway in mid-August.
Popular Stephen, who only started walking again after four months, was at death's door in Broomfield after a chest infection rose his temperature to 42C.
He also suffers from Worster-drought Syndrome, which stops parts of his body receiving signals from his brain and means he can't speak properly.
Regulars and staff at Porters Bar, Westborough Road, where Stephen and dad Keith enjoy a drink, have even raised money for his rehabilitation and pal Jason Woodman has organised a fundraiser at Bar Lambs, Westcliff, for this Saturday, which Stephen will attend.
Keith, who put his job at window firm Climatec in the Temple Farm Industrial Estate on hold to visit his son in London, said: "He has had tremendous support from family and friends.
"He is a very popular young man around this area. You can't walk down the street without someone saying 'Hello Stephen'."
Windermere Road Supporters Club has also given £1,000 towards Stephen's rehabilitation and donated £500 to Broomfield's burns unit.
Entrance to the night at Bar Lambs, which will feature rockers The Dropper's Neck and AC/DC tribute band Pure DC, costs £8.
Keith added: "Stephen will like seeing his old friends and faces. He thrives on meeting people. That's how he gets his buzz."
Money raised will be used to fund surgery, physiotherapy and possibly a holiday for Stephen.
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Keith Everett wrote:Keith,
Broomfield Hospital is in Chelmsford!
To the Echo, with it's vast geographical knowlege, Chelmsford is London!!
7:03pm Sat 10 Nov 12
daddydunker says...
If you cant name them all then maybe those names above shouldnt have been picked. Just because some of us dont have cars and work near the hospital that is no reason to single us out.
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"El Guapo" for, those green in nature, retired as the UFC Heavyweight champ in 1999 after blowing out his knee and left the sport on a 22 fight undefeated streak at 21 – 0 - 1.
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There seems to be some animosity between Bas and Dana ( possibly Bas promoting Pride when they were in competition with the UFC) but hopefully whatever the beef is it can be rightfully squashed. It always seemed a shame to me that Bas was not part of the current UFC as he is definitely part of their history.
The only thing to do as I see it is to rally the faithful and try to encourage both parties to get their shit together and continue to work to elevate the sport only now as allies like it always should have been.
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Announced via press release this afternoon...
Four pairs of TV actresses have been unveiled as additional presenters for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards event taking place on Sunday, September 22 on CBS, from 8-11p EST.
The 4 pairs include Emmy nominees Kerry Washington and Diahann Carroll, Emmy nominees Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, Zooey Deschanel and Emily Deschanel, and four-time Emmy Award winner Allison Janney with Anna Faris. T
Of course Kerry is nominated this year for her role in the ABC series Scandal, making her the first African American woman since 1995 to be nominated in the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
She will present with a 4-time Emmy Award nominee in Diahann Carroll, who broke ground with her own TV show, in 1968 - the comedy series Julia.
Although historical comparisons/connections were previously made between the two (Washington and Carroll), Ms. Carroll was actually not the first African American female lead in a network drama series. That distinction goes to Teresa Graves, who starred in Get Christie Love!, which had its premiere in 1974.
Maybe the phrase "You're under arrest, sugah! rings the bell?
Emphasis on "comedy" versus "drama" series.
Teresa Graves was killed in a fire at her home in Los Angeles in 2002. She was just 54 years old.
I'd assume that if she was still alive, she'd be paired up with Washington to present at the Primetime Emmys, instead of Carroll, given that the producers of the show appear to be going for the historical significance of it all - specifically that, with Scandal, Washington became the first black woman (since Graves did in 1974) to lead her very own hour-long dramatic series on Network TV. An almost 40-year gap!
Pathetic, isn't it?
By the way, Carroll co-starred with Washington in Tina Gordon Chism's We The Peeples earlier this year.
Executive produced by Ken Ehrlich, the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards will be hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, who also serves as a producer on the telecast.
curious1 | September 5, 2013 7:20 PM
Drama vs Comedy notwithstanding, 1968 was 6 tumultuous years before 1974. Diahann Carroll did precede Ms. Graves so the TV Academy got it right in terms of sheer history. It could be argued that her success made "Christy Love" possible. Ms. Carroll has opened doors for decades and remains a shining example to this day - an amazing woman.
Jihudi | September 5, 2013 2:49 PM
Enlighten me Tambay, how can TERESA GRAVES be the first Black female lead with "Get Christy Love" when "Julia" aired from 1968 to 1971. Did the pilot air in 67 and then ABC decided no go and shelved it for another 7 years? Just asking? Trivia: Did you know Cicely Tyson was supposed to be Christy Love but got injured like a day before cameras were set to roll?


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A Jackson mother's effort to change the way young offenders are treated if they're convicted as adults heads to Gov. Jay Nixon's desk.
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Gareth bale has given the footballing world pause, let alone the suddenly nervous crowd at the San Siro. Now in the 92nd minute in Milan, Bale has scored goals in the 90th and 91st minutes to bring visiting Tottenham, down 4-0 at half, to within another Bale shot of a draw.
Bale's 90th minute tally was strangely similar to his first goal – a direct charge down the left, finished far post past Julio César. Once minute later, a Internazionale turnover in their own half saw Aaron Lennon penetrate into the box, draw defenders to him before laying-off for Bale's third goal. As was the case with the preceding two, the shot beat Cesar far post.
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Misconceptions About Rubio: The Ricky Rubio situation in Minnesota is not pretty, and over the past few days we have heard a lot of voices chime in about Rubio and what his camp is seeking. When the Minnesota Timberwolves selected both Rubio and Syracuse point guard Jonny Flynn in back-to-back picks last Thursday, things came unglued for the Wolves and HOOPSWORLD spent a considerable amount of time on this subject this weekend. A lot of what we're hearing on Ricky just simply is not true. Here is what's going on with Rubio:
No Problem With 'Sota: The belief that Ricky Rubio is not interested in playing in Minnesota because of climate is the furthest from the truth. Rubio's camp has made it clear that you don't get to pick your team in the draft, that's what free agency is for. Ricky and those close to him are going to be asked the weather question, but that's not weighing into the decision. The primary issue with Minnesota is the logjam they created at point guard - that's it. The reality is David Kahn did a pretty good job selling an idea to Ricky's camp prior to drafting him, an idea most of Ricky's advisors were on board with - until they drafted Jonny Flynn.
Flynn Isn't Happy Either: This is not a one-sided issue. Ricky Rubio's camp has simply been the most vocal in its displeasure, but word is Jonny Flynn and his agent Leon Rose were not happy either. Neither player wants to share time and neither player is buying into the "they'd be great together" notion that David Kahn has tried to sell. Both are pure point guards that need the ball to be effective, neither wants to compete with each other.
Europe Not The Option: These reports of European teams with offers are more about lighting a fire under the Wolves. The complexities of Rubio's buyout make him almost impossible to sign in Europe unless a team really overpays for him. It's not out of the realm of possibility, but let's be real for a minute. Ricky wants to play in the NBA and his camp is not going to do anything rash.
The Knicks Have No Assets: Rumors of the Knicks landing Rubio is a media pipe dream, the Knicks interest in Ricky is lukewarm at best, add the fact that New York has no attractive assets and a deal with the Knicks would require a third team willing to give Minnesota something it seeks. There are a number of interested teams which is why these European offers make so little sense. The Grizzlies were offered an enormous amount of options by team seeking the chance to grab Rubio, that's where the solution for Rubio's camp lies. The hope is after the free agent period opens and salaries get locked in for the 2009-2010 season real talks involving free agents can take place and a solution can be created.
The Waiting Game: This is a waiting game for all parties. The Wolves hope they can end up with Ricky at some point and have said they will wait out Ricky's contract if necessary. Rubio's camp hopes that the constant media pressure will force an action. The answer here is either Flynn is traded or Rubio is traded. That's the holdup for the Wolves on this and with Summer League getting underway next week, we'll see how motivated the Wolves are to solve the problem, and Rubio's camp will simply have to wait this out.


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I interviewed through a recruiter. The process took 5 days - interviewed at Paycom in October 2013.Interview Details
Contacted by Paycom representative via LinkedIn. Spoke with him for about 30 minutes. I then scheduled an in person interview with one of the Sales Managers. She was 15 minutes late to our meeting, and that interview only lasted about 20 minutes, which I felt wasn't enough time - but she seemed to have already made up her mind.Interview Questions
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- Standard questions. What's your greatest strength? What's your biggest weakness? Answer Question
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I interviewed through a recruiter. The process took 5 days - interviewed at Paycom in September 2013.Interview Details
Had a phone interview and was asked to come in for a live interview 2 days later. Before the interview was over I was asked to come in for the phone canvassing 2 days later. They sent me a script and some other info to review. I took time off work as the phone canvassing session was to last the entire morning. The night before they called to cancel. Quite annoying considering it was they who were so insistent on moving me through the process as quickly as possible. I think it ended up being a blassing though. The managers seem pretty inexperienced and asked a lot of irrelevant questions. I'm also not convinced all the reviews on this site are true. There are way too many "perfect" reviews that sound like they were written by a marketing person.Interview Questions
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- They don't ask to much that would help them discern your level of sales skill. Most of it was just verifying the info in my resume. Answer Question
2 people found this helpfulInterview Details
Not getting an offer from Paycom was a blessing in disguise; within 5 minutes into the interview I could tell I did not want to work for this company. My interviewer was rude, uninterested, and I could tell right off the bat she did not like me. If they treat you like this during an interview how are they going to treat you when you are an employee? She also did her very best to drive me into a corner while answering questions. I understand this is to see how people respond under pressure, but she was just rude. I see from other comments people have experienced the same problem, so I do not fault myself, I was prepared for the interview. The interviewer was not prepared to listen.Interview Questions
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- None- general questions, tell me why you are interested in sales, your experience, etc. Answer Question
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I interviewed through a staffing agency. The process took 1 week - interviewed at Paycom in August 2013.Interview Details
It was a 4 round interview process. 1st with the Denver office manager, 2nd with the regional manager, 3rd was an appointment setting session, and last was a final interview with the CSO.
The 1st interview went great! It was obvious that the sales manager was very passionate about Paycom and the future of the company. She seemed to have great interaction with the team and she was very cheerful. She made it very clear what she was looking for in a candidate and her expectations of a new hire.
The 2nd interview also went well. The regional manager was very nice and made me feel like I would be a great fit for the company.
The appointment setting session was very difficult, but it made me realize how exciting the job can be. It challenged me and made want to keep fighting through in order to set the appointments so I could make it to the next step.
Lastly, the interview with the CSO went okay. I don't think I delivered very well on my overall sales experience. He questioned me a lot about my reasons as to why I wanted to relocate to Denver.
I ended up getting asked to get more sales experience and come back and reapply to Paycom down the road. I was very disappointed, but I am confident I would have been a great fit for this company. The amount of pay is rediculous and I am planning on reapplying in another year or so!Interview Questions
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- Tell me about the persons who was ranked #1 in your last position. What did he/she do that you didn't do? Answer Question
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I interviewed through an employee referral. The process took 1 week - interviewed at Paycom in July 2013.Interview Details
I had two rounds of interviews. No problems with the first. But the second day was different since I was to meet three different people, one right after the other. This would have been OK if the first person hadn't been late. I was gone from my then-current employer for about three hours. I'm lucky no one noticed.Interview Questions
Negotiation DetailsShort and sweet.Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage Interview
- Twice I was asked on the spot about what ad or campaign I would do for such and such product. That's not a legitimate question since a true answer requires research, research, brainstorming, more research, more brainstorming, research, research, brainstorming and research. Answer Question
2 people found this helpfulApplication Details
I interviewed through a recruiter - interviewed at Paycom.Interview Details
Initial communication and planning of my interview was strong. The recruiting department always contacted me in a timely manner. It was a tough interview process, but it was thorough and well worth it. I feel as though the interview prepared me best for the position I now currently have, and I feel that the interview ensures no one gets hired that does not meet the Paycom criteria.Interview Questions
Negotiation DetailsI did not negotiate salary because it is a generous offer that I approved of.Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceDifficult Interview
- The most difficult question was in regard to my biggest flaws as I perceived them Answer Question
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I interviewed through a recruiter. The process took 1+ week - interviewed at Paycom in August 2013.Interview Details
I met with the Sales Manager in Denver. She was tough, and very detailed. We talked for about 30 minutes. I was definitely excited when I got out of the interview, and realized that I wanted this career. Her story was the story I wanted for myself. I got moved forward to meet with the Regional manager, and she was just as great. She did not beat around the bush, but was very personable. I did not get the position, but the very professional recruiter let me know what I needed to do, and request that I come back after getting some B2B Sales experience. I appreciated the honesty, and the feedback that I felt like helped me. I am determined to go back, and get this career at Paycom.Interview Questions
No OfferPositive ExperienceDifficult Interview
- She gave me a sales scenario, and wanted me to walk through it step by step. Answer Question
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I interviewed online. The process took 3 days - interviewed at Paycom.Interview Details
The interview process is very thorough. I applied online and was called almost immediately regarding the position. The Director of Recruiting is as professional and courteous as they come. She notified me of the process and asked me to come in the next day for an interview. I was interviewed on two different occasions and offered the position. In addition to the interviews, I was asked to complete testing and had a full background check run on me.Interview Questions
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- Name one experience you learned from at your previous employer. Answer Question
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interviewed at Paycom in September 2013.Interview Details
Their questions were pretty basic and straightforward. Make sure and remember answers to probably the top 3 most crucial questions
1. Why would you be a great fit for this position
2. Why do you think you'd be great at sales
3. Why do you want to work at Paycom?Interview Questions
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- What do you like to do in your spare time? Answer Question
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I interviewed through college or university. The process took 3 weeks - interviewed at Paycom in April 2013.Interview Details
My recruiter was very on task while setting up all the interviews. I had my first interview with a manager, second with the regional manager, then phone canvassing where i had to set three apointments, a ride along with a seasoned rep, and my final interview was with Cheif Sales Officer. The process gives insight to the candidate on what the actual job will be like which is helpful to me to see if this is what i really want, and also to Paycom to see if I was who they really want. This made going into the job easy because I was prepared for what day to day would be like. Paycom wants people who are real and motivated.Interview Questions
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- How I would keep myself motivated when I was already making more money than most my age? Answer Question
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy declared Thursday that multiculturalism had failed, joining a growing number of world leaders or ex-leaders who have condemned it.
"My answer is clearly yes, it is a failure," he said in a television interview when asked about the policy which advocates that host societies welcome and foster distinct cultural and religious immigrant groups. "Of course we must all respect differences, but we do not want...a society where communities coexist side by side.
"If you come to France, you accept to melt into a single community, which is the national community, and if you do not want to accept that, you cannot be welcome in France," the right-wing president said. "The French national community cannot accept a change in its lifestyle, equality between men and women...freedom for little girls to go to school," he said.
"We have been too concerned about the identity of the person who was arriving and not enough about the identity of the country that was receiving him," Sarkozy said in the TFI channel show.
British Prime Minister David Cameron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Australia's ex-prime minister John Howard and Spanish ex-premier Jose Maria Aznar have also recently said multicultural policies have not successfully integrated immigrants.
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Because I am extremely bored, and interested in how the rest of this list shakes out, I'll attempt to try and rank the remaining top 20 players.
I didn't do any stat comparisons to determine these player's placements, just going with what I remember from their accomplishments last season and their potential going forward into 2013.
Feel free to dispute these because, as the well of players worthy of inclusion began to run dry, I just plopped a guy here or there. I May have even forgotten a star player that was obvious, but it's late and I've had a long day at the beach (no, actually I just had a few Coronas). Anyway, discuss!
20. Steven Jackson (8 straight 1,000 yard seasons + an "elite" supporting cast spells supreme potential...hope he makes it!)
19. Jarius Byrd (top safety in the game right now, according to some)
18. Tamba Hali
17. Arian Foster
16. Robert Griffin III (don't like him this high...MV7 reincarnated w/ an A+ in 'PR', good for the N$L)
15. Elvis Dumervil
14. Ray Rice
13. A.J. Green
12. Aldon Smith
11. Matt Ryan
10. Joe Flacco (poop...definitely don't think he's better that MR2 but he did win the SB -_-)
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8. Von Miller
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Rumors have been circulating that the Cleveland Browns are for sale, and though the team has denied that in the past, owner Randy Lerner released a statement indicating that he and Jimmy Haslam, founder of the Pilot Corporation, are negotiating an "investment" in the team.
"In connection with current rumors and press inquiries, I can report that I've been approached by Mr. Jimmy Haslam, who is interested in making an investment in the Cleveland Browns. We are currently in negotiations and both sides have agreed to keep that dialogue and its details private. Given that any transaction would require League approval, care has been taken so that this process will not be disruptive to the organization, in particular the football team, as it prepares for the upcoming season. We will share further details or make an announcement if it becomes necessary."
It's not clear what "investment" means. Is he selling the entire team? Or just a small share? Who will be the majority owner?
As recently as June, the Browns said the team is not for sale.
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Funeral services were underway Saturday for Laterry Smith at Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home.
Services were scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday.
Smith, 34, was one of three family members who were found dead on November 5, in Copiah County.
Copiah County Coroner Ellis Stuart said the three bodies found inside an abandoned house Tuesday were those of the missing family. Stuart also said all three were shot.
The other two family members were seven-year-old Jaidon Hill and his mother 30-year-old Atira Hughes Smith. Atira and Laterry were married.
Timothy Burns, the first person arrested in the case, is being held without bond. He is charged with arson and two counts of murder.
Cedric Mason, the second man arrested in connection with the murders of the family, has been denied bond in Copiah County Justice Court. Mason is charged with capital murder.
Mason was on parole from the Mississippi Department of Corrections on a marijuana possession charge.
The funeral services for Atira and Jaidon are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, November 10 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Brandon.
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