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My title comes from the words that Dorothy Parker used whenever
she answered the phone. These last weeks I have felt the same, and
suspect I am not alone. True, there have been the occasional pieces
of good news. Wales lifted the spirits of anyone who likes
football. A Brit won Wimbledon and another one looks likely
to take the most difficult prize in sport - the Tour De France.
Having said that, as I
write this in a café the TV screen on the wall is showing Chris
Froome running up Mont Ventoux, lacking what one would have thought
was essential for a cycle race - a bike. This is further proof that
we have entered a space time continuum plunging us into a new world
where the impossible has become the normal.
Such is the pace of events, that when I started to write this
blog Jeremy Hunt was still Secretary of State. Half way through the
first paragraph the BBC announced he was sacked, then going to
another department, and as I now plod on he seems to be back where
he started, still in charge of the Department of Health. I
have no idea if that will still be true when you read this. Perhaps
Jamie Oliver will be in charge – or Katie Hopkins. In a world where
Boris Johnson can lead us out of Europe on his personal journey to
become Prime Minister, then be cast in the wilderness by a
treacherous colleague only to end up as Foreign Secretary, and all
in the space of a few days, anything is possible.
OK, back to the serious business. The results of the EU
Referendum have precipitated a series of events that few, if
anyone, could have foreseen and none can know the eventual outcome.
When Zhou En Lai was asked by Richard Nixon in 1972 what he thought
had been the impact of the French Revolution he replied "it's too
early to say" [i]. So no one can yet have the faintest idea of how
our own turmoil will end. Those who led the campaign to leave
seem to have been following Napoleon's maxim – "on s'éngage, et
puit on voit" – loosely translated as "One gets into the battle,
and then who knows?"
At the moment no one knows. Many, myself included, are worried
about the future.
Here is what I wrote the day after the result and
again today, concentrating on the impact on science and then
psychiatry research.
And what about the wider NHS? The only people who still believe
in the £350 million a week that will come to the NHS as a "Brexit
Bonus" still believe in Tooth Fairies and Santa Claus. To their
shame even those who promised this bonanza lost no time in
admitting it was a mirage. The new boss of NHS Improvement
was closer to the truth when he said this week that the "NHS is in
a mess" and one that is set to become even worse as we start to see
- as we are already doing - signs of the economic down turn
triggered by Brexit.
But it's not just about the money. Immigration dominated the
referendum debate, and what a nasty debate it was. The author
Robert Harris tweeted at one point "How foul this referendum is.
The most depressing, divisive, duplicitous political event of my
lifetime. May there never be another".
But I wouldn't be here without immigration. My father would for
certain have perished in the land of his birth, Czechoslovakia. And
the NHS wouldn't be here either, whilst British medical science
would be infinitely poorer as well. Brexit or no Brexit, the NHS
and science both can only flourish with immigration.
So we as Royal College of Psychiatrists celebrate the fact 25%
of all NHS doctors were not born in this country – a figure that
rises to 35% for psychiatry. We are delighted that 10% of all NHS
doctors come from non UK EU.
Thus message is being echoed across the NHS, from the very top
and throughout the organisation. But it is natural for those of you
who are from the non UK EU to be directly concerned about your
future, and I have received messages from several to this
effect. Frankly, I doubt very much that anyone already
resident here has anything to fear. The government has
already acknowledged that anyone who has been resident for five
years is protected by existing legislation, that this cannot change
until we have actually left, and even the most ardent "leavers"
made it clear that there was never any intention to interfere with
EU nationals currently living and working here.
The problem will be whether or not we are permitted to recruit
more of the doctors, nurses and scientists that we will continue to
need for as long as we continue to fail to produce enough within
this country – in other words for a very long time. That we
don't know, and it may be a long time before we do.
But worse, even if they are permitted to come, will they want
to? And here is the most pernicious consequence of the
As the Lancet pointed out this week the increase in
nationalistic sentiments "manipulated by some leaders of the leave
campaign, is already reducing the attractiveness of working in the
UK". The Lancet continued that "it is a bitter irony that the
NHS was used so deceitfully as the very embodiment of a British
institution in a struggle over sovereignty and control, and yet now
the future of this great tradition is so under threat" [ii].
As Francis Urquhart, the anti-hero of the British "House of Cards"
might have said, "you might very well think that; I couldn't
possibly comment".
But what all of us in the Royal College of Psychiatrists can say
loud and clear is that the reports of an increase in petty and not
so petty intolerance and xenophobia directed against both EU and
non EU migrants shame us all. I witnessed such an episode recently
and it sickened me. Two young men started verbally abusing a man on
a station platform opposite me who looked "foreign" (he was in fact
a Mexican) - swearing, demanding to see his passport and saying it
was time he "p***ed off home". But what I also saw was that within
a short space of time a far larger number of people had intervened
to protect the man, prevented the abusers from leaving until the
police arrived - which they did - and made their abhorrence
for the incident extremely plain. There is hope.
I openly campaigned for Remain (not wearing my Presidential hat
I hasten to add in case the charity Commission is listening).
Along with most doctors and virtually all scientists I warned of
the probable consequences for health, science and medicine should
we vote to leave. Now we have left, all of us who supported Remain
must work just as hard to prove ourselves wrong. This is a task for
everyone, whichever way we voted.
I do not think we are doomed – and was cheered up by the
wonderful science blogger Jenny Rohn only a few days ago.
As she says, there is a storm coming, but we can weather it. It
will take hard work on our side and good will from the rest of
Europe – something that might be in short supply at the moment –
but perhaps as raw emotions settle will return. But most of all, I
genuinely believe that after a campaign that spoke too much to
division, fear and prejudice, we will again see the better angels
of all our natures reasserting themselves and showing to the world
that this is still a wonderful place in which to live and work.
So let me end with a French film. Made in 1966, it is called Le
Roi De Coeur, the King of Hearts. Set in 1918, it takes place in an
old mental asylum in the countryside, which then becomes engulfed
by the Great War. As a result all the doctors and nurses flee,
leaving the patients to their own devices. Cautiously they open the
doors and gates and set off the first time in years to explore the
countryside and town nearby. In a series of episodes they encounter
the folly, stupidity, madness and absurdity of the world of the
so-called sane. One by one they make their way back to the
hospital. In the final scene a hand reaches out from inside the
asylum to pull the door to the outside world shut again.
So may I wish you all a pleasant and happy holiday wherever you
are going, and hope that you will have at least some respite from
all the anxiety that so many of us are feeling, before we have to
reopen that door and return to the chaos of the real world.
i] Pedanticus writes "it's possible that Zhou En Lai's most
famous quote was not quite as wise as it sounds. Some think
he misunderstood Nixon's question and thought he was being asked
his views on the 1968 student riots and upheaval, not the 1789
revolution "
ii] The lancet editorial also called on the government not to
impose a contract on the junior doctors at this time, "rather than
taking stock to re-evaluate the repercussions on a post-Brexit
NHS. I am afraid I very much doubt the government will heed
this advice, but the world is so strange at the moment that one
never knows. Anyway, I will return to the junior doctors' dispute
in my next blog.
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is a clinical liaison psychiatrist, with a particular interest in
unexplained symptoms and syndromes.
He has responsibility for undergraduate and postgraduate
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Harold & Jean Marshall were inducted into the TGMHF on August 2011. The ceremony was held at their internationally recognized gospel music concert series LAKE COUNTRY JUBILEE, onstage of the magnificent Terrell Performing Arts Center, Terrell, Texas. In 1991,Harold and Jean began this concert series as a Sunday School class fund- raiser to help build a new church auditorium. Later, when the concerts outgrew the new facility, this dedicated couple moved them to the Greenville Civic Center, and then to the Municipal Auditorium. In 2005, Lake Country Jubilee moved to the current venue at Terrell, and continues the heritage of presenting top talent to a huge fan base, plus multiple church groups, who support this couple and their efforts. A veteran of radio promotion, Harold Marshall is highly recognized and uses all areas of technology in promoting gospel music. He pilots his own plane, and he and Jean travel to major gospel music events. In 2013 at the premier Cathedral Quartet Reunion, he was presented with the very first "Promoters Award." The gospel music industry treasures the efforts of this great couple, and Texas is extremely proud of these prestigious inductees into the Texas Gospel Music Hall Of Fame.
Dallas Holm
Inducted 2007
Dallas grew up in Minnesota but gladly proclaims, "Like the bumper sticker says: I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could". That fun spirit and amazing talent were on display at DBU in 2007 when Dallas and his wife, Linda were on hand for his induction into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
The special gift that Dallas has as a singer and songwriter has blessed tens of thousands of people for over four decades. He is still considered one of the early pioneers of what became known as Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). In 1970 he began working with David Wilkerson in his youth crusade ministry and during that time he formed Dallas Holm and Praise. They became the first CCM group to receive an RIAA certified Gold Album for their "live" album that contained the song: Rise Again. That band toured for eleven years and included another TGMHF inductee, Ladonna Gatlin Johnson.
Dallas has been featured on many of Bill Gaither's Homecoming Videos in recent years. His original music and arrangements are as varied as the many styles in the great State of Texas: blues, country, pop and even reggae. His musical influence on younger generations and full-time music ministry with Linda carries on even today all across the U. S. and several foreign countries.
Marion Snider
When the Stamps Quartet began their live radio program on KRLD out of Dallas, Texas, there was a famously recognized piano arpeggio that started every show: Marion Snider rolled an ascending F7 chord that introduced "Give The World A Smile"! That opening signature song was heard all across the country for many years as southern style gospel quartet music was growing in popularity. Marion had established himself as a talented pianist in his teens and following those early days with several of the Stamps-Baxter groups in the 40's and 50's he continued to work with a number of nationally known quartets. He also performed with his own group on a Sunday morning television program in Dallas and has been a strong supporter and promoter of southern gospel music for his entire life.
Glenn Sessions
Glenn Sessions was born in the little country town of Kerans, Texas. Like many of our Texas music heroes, his love for music began in childhood, so in his teenage years he started singing with a male quartet from Weatherford. Then around 1939 he joined the Smile A While Quartet with a man named Deacon Utley from Macon, Georgia. In 1942 he moved to Detroit, Michigan to sing in a family group with his future father-in-law, Kelly Campbell. His involvement there was short, because that same year he joined the Air Force and served until 1944.
Following his military service he married Wilma Campbell in Detroit and returned to Dallas in 1946. Soon he was asked to sing with the Stamps-Baxter Menís Quartet and also began working in the bindery for Stamps-Baxter Music Company.
In the early 1950ís Glenn formed the Big State Quartet in Dallas – a very good menís quartet that gained an early following. But, in 1953 Glenn was asked to sing lead for the Rangers Quartet, a well-established group that had become very popular all across the South. Glenn eventually returned to the Stamps Menís Quartet to finish out the 50ís.
From 1983 until his death in 2001 Glenn sang with a very popular group in the North Texas area – the Gospel Lights. Headed up by pioneer, Cecil Pollock, the group had a passion for traditional four part harmonies and sang traditional classic quartet music as well as, new songs with a classic style
J. Howard & Helen Rogers
J. Howard Rogers [1919 – 1999] was born and lived in the beautiful East Texas town of Paris, Texas. He was well-known in gospel music circles, as well as a Chamber of Commerce ambassador and Kiwanis Club member for many years. He was a charter member of the Southern Gospel Music Association of Texas, and was dean of the SGMA School of Music for 14 years. He sang in churches and sponsored gospel singings and promoted numerous concerts. He organized the Southernaires Quartet in 1956 and managed and sang with the group for over 40 years. His wife, Helen played the piano for the group most of those years and shared his love for gospel music, their wonderful family… and horses.
Cecil Pollock
Cecil's interest in the piano began so early in his childhood, that by the time he was 10 years old he was playing piano for his sister's singing group. Then following his military service in the Army during the end of WWII, he moved to Dallas to study music at the Stamps-Baxter G. I. School of Music. At the completion of G. I. School he moved to Lubbock in 1950 to play piano for Otis Echols and the Melody Boys, while at the same time he played for the Tennessee Milk Company Quartet on live radio every day.
He was then called on to join the Imperial Quartet back in Dallas, and from there, played for the original Rangers Quartet with Arnold and Vernon Hyles through 1954. He also worked for the Ozark Quartet out of Wichita Falls for a while, a very popular group that had a young Glen Payne singing lead
He returned to Dallas in 1956 to work for the Stamps Quartet Music Company
where he also got to play the famous F7 arpeggio that started 'Give The World A Smile' for Frank Stamps and the Stamps Quartet on early morning radio. His time with Stamps continued for several years until 1961 – and following that, in the early 60's, he played for The Watchmen Trio out of Dallas.
In 1972 Cecil formed the Gospel Lights, a mixed group that is still singing today. This name was taken from the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Dallas, where Cecil directed the music program for several years. Also during that time, he played for Calvin Wills and the Wills Family Quartet from 1979 through 1983.
Frank Stamps
Frank Stamps, one of gospel music's foremost singers, recording artists, music publishers, broadcasters, masters of ceremony, and through the Stamps Quartet School of Music, educators. In 1936, he was a founding father of the National Singing Convention, an organization which has convened annually ever since. "Mister Frank", as he was affectionately called, traveled the length and breadth of the United States promoting gospel music, participating in gospel singings – local, county, state, and on the national level. Truly the Lord's ambassador whose heart and voice had wings.
Bob L. Wills
Bob L. Wills was born November 24, 1938, in Hall County, Texas. Bob and his twin sister, Betty, were destined to sing gospel music as 1938 was the year Pop Wills founded the Wills Family Quartet with the older brothers and sisters – Rene, Calvin, and Lou. Bob & Betty (the twins) began singing as part of the Wills Family in 1948 with Pop, Calvin, Lou, and Bill. Baby sister, Norma Jo, joined the family in the early fifties, and the brothers and sisters became nationally known as the Singing Wills Family.
Bob L. Wills is the namesake of the famous country music fiddler, Bob Wills, first cousin to A. B. "Pop" Wills. Pop Wills chose to lead his family into gospel music, but he and his famous country fiddling cousin grew up together picking cotton in Hall County and remained loyal to each other throughout their lifetime.
In 2004, Bob was given an Honorary Doctorate Of Music/Theology by Trinity Valley Baptist Seminary in recognition for fifty-six years of singing gospel music. After his teenage years with the Singing Wills Family, Bob spent several years as owner and baritone for the Inspirationals, featured on the nationally syndicated TV series Wills Family Inspirational Time. Since 1976, Bob has been in full-time singing ministry with his wife, three sons, and daughter as the Bob Wills Family.
Inducted into the Texas Gospel Music Hall Of Fame & Museum in 1988, Bob L. Wills is a credit to gospel music – whether on a church platform or a "Southern Gospel" concert stage. Bob is extremely modest about his accomplishments and acknowledges his Christian faith for all of them–which include his wife, Betty Jo, songwriter son, Bobby Lee, Jr., Don, middle son and pastor of First Baptist Church, Ft. Worth, youngest son Ron, owner of Road Runner Bus Company, and daughter, Angel, who is helping carry on the singing tradition of "The Wills."
A. B. "Pop" Wills
Aaron Burr "Pop" Wills [1899 – 1971] was already involved in Gospel Music during the 1920's and 30's when he and his dear wife Leah began having children. By the time the first three siblings were old enough: Eva Rene, Calvin and Lou began to travel with A. B. and sing for Singing Conventions and churches throughout Texas.
As a first cousin to Bob, "The King of Western Swing", A. B. had settled his young family in the cotton fields outside of Memphis, not too far from Bob's family in Turkey, Texas. During those days of cotton picking and being a part-time auto mechanic, Aaron Burr Wills also "peddled" songbooks and promoted convention music for Stamps-Baxter Music Co.
For several years he was the President of the Oklahoma-Texas Singers Association and by the time Calvin entered the Navy during the end of W.W. II, the singing family had gained a popular following in Texas.
Although the Singing Wills Family, with just the bothers and sisters, began their extensive recording and traveling career during the 1940's and 50's, Pop joined up with his kids for their weekly TV program on the 60's. He was featured every week on the Wills Family Inspirational Time, the first color television syndicated 30 minute program to originate in Texas. "Pop" inspired many through his love for his family and Gospel Music – he traveled on the family touring bus and sang with them until his death in 1971.
Ike Davis
Ike Davis [1936-1996] was one of the best and most prolific Texas songwriters in the 60's, 70's and 80's, is honored for his lifetime of commitment to Gospel Music as a singer and songwriter. The numerous recordings of Ike and his very popular songs will continue to bless and touch the hearts of God's people around the world. IN THE SHELTER OF HIS ARMS, written by Ike Davis & Ray Heady, was published in 1968 by Sword & Shield Music. The recording by Jimmie Davis made it a national hit. Later, a publishing contract with Canaanland Music turned the spotlight on songs by these two men, with recordings by the Blue Ridge Quartet, the Happy Goodmans, Jimmy Swaggart, and the Sego Brothers & Naomi, The Oak Ridge Qt. and many others.
Ike Davis will be remembered for his heartfelt singing, his great spirit, and his songs which are forever a treasured part of Texas Gospel Music heritage and far beyond.
Pictured with his son, Steve and Ike's wife; this special induction in 2007 gave an opportunity for most all of the family to participate, children and grandchildren too.


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With crystal clear waters, pristine beaches, air so pure that lichen freely grows, the unpolluted Atlantic starscape is unforgettable. Fuerteventura is the ideal location for our Spa Villa, activities such as 1- 1 surfing, horse riding, golf, personal training & masseur. Robes + slippers are provided for use with the large steam room and 25+ degree heated pool.
The weekly fee is based on up to four guests staying, thereafter, there is an additional charge of £250 per guest.
Cat lovers and children aged 12+ preferred.
The villa is climate controlled throughout, has WiFi, wireless sound system for smartphones, 5 flat screens showing both English and German Channels plus Film Network.
All bedlinen is Peter Reed Egyptian Cotton.
The expansive kitchen has all the best appliances - Sub Zero Fridge / Freezer with Automatic Ice, Purified Water on tap + NutriBullet, Thermador Hob/Barbecue,, Nespresso Coffee Maker and Citrus Press.
One of the architectural features of the villa is the central courtyard with it's North African Palm. The mature tropical garden has bananas, dates, figs, lemons, chillies, basil and Aloe Vera - one of the best known plants for skin and health. The smooth running of the spa villa comes courtesy of the in-house team - housekeeper, gardeners, pool cleaners & technicians.
Notes: Guests are normally welcomed from 15.00 onwards and are expected to vacate by 10.00 on day of departure.
Should any additional guests to the number booked plan to stay at the villa, please advise us in advance as we will need to prepare extra linen for rooms.
The fully heated swimming pool is 10m by 3m, and approx 1.2m deep.
On the third/fourth day of your stay the upper and lower terraces and kitchen floor will be cleaned plus the tea towel changed. All bed linen and bath towels are replaced after seven nights, based on a 2 week stay. If you require a daily/additional service the housekeeper will come in at a cost of €12 per hour.
A deposit / bond of GBP1,000 against loss / damage will be required in advance.
We do feed from time to time 1 or 2 stray cats. They will not come closer to anyone than a few meters but we are both animal lovers and prefer animal lovers as guests. They do not come in the house.
What an Island , what a villa! Paella round the table with great wine, a film in the sitting room after a days kite surfing, swimming pool races with everyone cheering…. What a holiday!
Everything catered for down to the Molton Brown hand wash.
Many thanks, warmest wishes.
A wonderfully well put together oasis of calm and relaxation. Beautifully appointed throughout, our stay has been made by the quality of our surroundings.
A thoroughly memorable stay for all.
David, Mark, Amanda, Juliet, Tom, Jack and Charlie.
We just don't want to leave! Staying at CasaVerde was like living as a king, a real oasis of peace , beauty, design and comfort
This villa is the perfect basis for discovering the mystic Fuerteventura and so we did!
Thank you for sharing your palace with us.
Warm Regards,
Henny Lees
Beautiful Villa, beautiful garden, beautiful pool a beautiful holiday. 5* and more!
Thank you so much
We have just returned from a week at this lovely villa. It's in a great location, only 20 minutes to a lovely beach and 15 minutes into a great town with many shops and lovely restaurants.
There is a restaurant (Casa Marcos) which is just down the road and you can stroll down there and have a wonderful meal, but best to book as very busy but lovely atmosphere and fantastic service. We eat there twice during our stay.
There is also a lovely bakery in a cafe just down the road which is definitely worth a visit daily.!
Nothing worth changing here, all great. Naomi was really helpful from start to finish.
Weather was fantastic, everyone had a great time here.
We will be returning one day.
Lovely, clean and relaxing villa. Everything needed was there. The boys loved the pool and we all enjoyed the steam room. Good local restaurants within walking distance and also in the older part/marina end of Corallejo. Boys did the dune buggies. We all climbed a volcano. Was quite windy when we were there but the pool is sheltered so made no difference.
We all wanted a rest and sunshine and that's what we got. Would definitely recommend.
A very relaxing and quiet week in this uniquely configured and excellently appointed villa. The pool and surrounding patio provide a perfect area to enjoy the afternoon sun or shade, as we preferred (we also caught the morning rays on the first floor terrace). The kitchen / dining area is to an extremely high specification and is great for a cool lunch out of the sun or evening games post supper. The four of us rattled around the villa which would accommodate eight with no problem. To top matters off, the bakery that is within a stone's throw is friendly and the selection of bread and pastries added to the holiday as well as our waistlines. Good restaurants, all in easy striking distance, and a super base to explore the north of the island or further afield if you can drag yourself out of the pool. Great support available from owner for arrival arrangements and the duration of our stay. A super family holiday, thank you.
Our second visit, villa as beautiful and comfortable as ever. Excellent local restaurants, a perfect holiday for the discerning client. We shall return.
This is our second visit to this lovely villa. Very high standard everywhere and comfortable. We plan to return!
We have just returned from a delightful week at Casa Verde. From the outset communication with Naomi was excellent. She responded quickly and was very helpful. The villa is lovely, very clean and beautifully presented. It is located in a quiet, upmarket village neighbourhood with a choice of very good restaurants nearby. The cats were lovely and a pleasure to look after and helped to give the villa a homely feel. We had wanted a holiday in which to rest and recharge and the steam room was an added bonus in this respect. We hope to return in 2017.
Casa Verde, the Boutique Villa with Spa, is located on the outskirts of the village of Villaverde with views to Lanzarote and Corralejo in the north. It is a 10 minute drive to either the stunning beaches of La Oliva Beach to the east or to Cotillo's wild and rugged coastline to the west.
Other Activities: Cinema, water park, shopping
|Rate Period
|Weekend Night
Jul 1 2017 - Aug 31 2017
7 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add $45 per night, per additional guest
Xmas 2017/18
Dec 20 2017 - Jan 6 2018
7 night minimum stay
My Standard Rate
7 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add $45 per night, per additional guest
|No additional mandatory fees
|Refundable damage deposit
GBP1,299 per week based upon up to 4 people staying.. Non refundable deposit of 25% upon booking. Full payment 6 weeks prior + bond. Each additional guest will be charged an extra GBP250 per week. A bond of GBP1,000 is required to guarantee against loss / damage / re-location of furniture / additional cleaning & will be returned with seven working days.


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Q. Do you guys have a sister site or sell parts for American, Japanese, or Korean makes?
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Feel free to contact us directly if you have any other questions regarding our Lifetime Replacement Guarantee, our services, or products. We're always happy to help!
Warranty Returns
We'd like to share just a handful of returns that customers have sent back. There's thousands more (just watch the live stream above), but you get the idea. Everything is covered by our lifetime replacement guarantee.
FCP Euro Customer Reviews
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ST Electronics provides innovative and customised system engineering solutions to our customers. We provide a one-stop quality service from requirements definition to specification, design, development, fielding, and integrated logistics support. We also apply this whole process for upgrade programmes for land, naval and air defence systems. We have a team of systems managers and engineers with many years of experience in providing these cost effective system life cycle solutions utilising tried and proven methodologies.
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Ruggedisation of COTS Equipment and Console
We provide ruggedisation of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) equipment and enclosures to meet customers' specific requirements for non-standard and harsh environments through external hardening, in support of our life cycle solution business in land, naval and air based applications.
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"We've been playing for three and a half years, and we've always had a really good team," said volunteer head coach Mark Wilson.
The squad capped off a memorable run in the national tournament by defeating Kansas State 1-0 in last Saturday's championship game in Annapolis, Md. The team finished the season 19-4.
"We ended up going 0-0 into the seventh inning. Luckily we were the higher seed and were home, so we got to bat in the bottom of the seventh. Kristie Dunn got onto first base, and then Leah Summer pushed her to second. Whitnie Cayton hit a line drive to center, and Kristie Dunn never slowed down," recalled the proud head coach who is in his third season at the helm. "By the time the ball got to home plate, Kristie was well past it."
Things didn't start out well in the tournament, as the team dropped its opening game to Ohio. But they persevered, and strung together three straight victories, including Whitnie Cayton's no-hitter against North Carolina, to advance.
The morning after defeating the Tar Heels, Wilson's crew took out the University of Maryland, and followed that game up by defeating Washington, and Virginia to advance to the final against Kansas State.
Two seasons ago, the Mountaineers made it to the national tournament in Cincinnati, but didn't fare as well then. While in the River City though, Wilson said he knew that his team could improve and make it back to the national tournament.
"When they started the group, their goal was to get Division 1 softball at West Virginia," said Wilson. "I decided then and there that my goal was to win that tournament. Whether we got to Division 1 or not, our goal right now needs to be to win that tournament, and they bought into it. It's taken us this long to make the decision on whether we were a club, or a softball team. I think over the last two years they've decided they're a softball team."
Wilson's team has now reached his goal, and he hopes that their success will breed even more championships.
"I think now, with winning one, we'll just try to win another one. Maybe have a dynasty team I guess," said Wilson with a chuckle.
The coach also says he'll never forget the feeling when they won the national title.
"At the end of the game, and they knew they had won. It wasn't any difference to them that they were a club team. They just won the national tournament, and I couldn't have been prouder. I've had a smile on my face all week," summed up the head coach.
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Lysol sent me a sample of Lysol Disinfecting Wipes and can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray to check out and report back on. This is what they have to say about the Lysol Disinfectant Spray:
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more than 99.9% of illness causing bacteria and viruses including
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bacteria on soft surfaces. It even works to control the growth of
mold and mildew, among the most common type of allergens, on
surfaces you seldom think of like plastic shower curtains."
Here's what they have to say about the Lysol disinfectant wipes:
"For use in your kitchen, bathroom and all over the house to
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My thoughts?
Well, as stated, I'm already a Lysol user, so of *course* I like the products.
I've used the wipes for removing the pollen from our outdoor patio set, disinfecting the counter tops after breaking down raw chicken and to clean the floor after a pet accident. I've found this new generation of wipes is stronger and also patterned to do a better job at picking up dirt and dust. The spray has come in handy for cutting down the smell in our kitchen trash can where I (lazily) throw poopy diapers when I don't feel like going to the outdoor garbage pail. I was sent the vanilla scent to try, which I've never used before. The smell was pleasant and not overpowering.
My only negative thoughts are that we've tried to eliminate as many disposable cleaning products from our routine as we can. We've stopped using paper towels and paper napkins, so this felt a little bit like a step backward. That being said, I don't mind using these on rare occasion when I feel like they do a better job and I do occasionally buy these on my own.
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Acute otitis externa, also known as 'swimmer's ear', is a common disease of children, adolescents and adults. While chronic suppurative otitis media or acute otitis media with tympanostomy tubes or a perforation can cause acute otitis externa, both the infecting organisms and management protocol are different. This practice point focuses solely on managing acute otitis externa, without acute otitis media, tympanostomy tubes or a perforation being present.
Key Words: Acute otitis externa; Swimmer's ear
Acute otitis externa (AOE), also known as 'swimmer's ear', is a common disease of children, adolescents and adults. It is defined by diffuse inflammation of the external ear canal. Primarily a disease of children over two years of age, it is commonly associated with swimming. Local defence mechanisms become impaired by prolonged ear canal wetness. Skin desquamation leads to microscopic fissures that provide a portal of entry for infecting organisms.[1] Other risk factors for AOE include: trauma, a foreign body in the ear, using a hearing aid, certain dermatological conditions, chronic otorrhea, wearing tight head scarves and being immunocompromised. Ear piercing may lead to infection of the pinna.[2][3] While AOE is primarily a local disease, more serious and invasive disease can occur in certain situations. Several evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and reviews have been published.[4]-[8]
Typically, patients present with otalgia (70%), itching (60%), or fullness (22%), with or without hearing loss (32%) or ear canal pain when chewing. Many patients with AOE have discharge from their ear canal. A distinguishing sign of AOE from acute otitis media with otorrhea is the finding of tenderness of the tragus when pushed and of the pinna when pulled in AOE. These signs are classically described as out of proportion to the degree of inflammation observed. On direct otoscopy, the canal is edematous and erythematous and may be associated with surrounding cellulitis.[4] There may be cellulitis or chondritis of the pinna.
Elements to consider in the diagnosis of diffuse acute otitis externa:
1. Rapid onset (generally within 48 h) in the past three weeks
2. Symptoms of ear canal inflammation, including
3. Signs of ear canal inflammation, including
*Pain in the ear canal and temporomandibular joint region intensified by jaw motion [4]
Infection causes the vast majority of AOE cases. The two most commonly isolated organisms are Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.[9] The isolates are polymicrobial in a significant number of cases. Other Gram-negative bacteria are less common. Rare fungal infections have been described with Aspergillus species and Candida species.[10] Swabs from the external canal should be interpreted with caution because they may reflect normal flora or colonizing organisms. Swabs should be taken only in unresponsive or severe cases.
The management of AOE has been the subject of one Cochrane systematic review (updated 2010) [8], one meta-analysis by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS),[11] and one clinical practice guideline (AAO-HNS).[4] The Cochrane publication reviewed 19 studies that included 3382 participants. Overall, only three of the 19 studies were considered to be of high quality and only two were done in a primary care setting. Similar findings were reached in the AAO-HNS meta-analysis and are reflected in the practice guideline.
It is clear that topical antimicrobials are effective in mild-to-moderate AOE. No randomized control trials have been published comparing topical to systemic antimicrobials. Topical antimicrobials increased absolute clinical cure rates of AOE by 46% and bacteriological cure rates by 61% compared with placebo.[11] There seemed to be minimal to no difference in clinical or bacteriological cure rate for the addition of topical steroids to topical antimicrobials, although the quality of these studies was poor.[4][12] A systematic review showed that in a combined total of only 92 patients there was a slight superiority of topical steroids compared with topical steroids and topical antimicrobials for clinical cure at seven to 11 days. Topical acidifying solutions (eg, Buro-Sol) have also been shown to be equally effective as topical antimicrobials in clinical cure rates at one week, but inferior in clinical and microbiological cure at two to three weeks. Topical antiseptics such as alcohol, gentian violet, m-Cresyl acetate, thimerosal and thymol have been shown in small studies to be equally effective as topical antimicrobials but are not specifically marketed in Canada for treatment of AOE.
Ototoxic topical agents such as gentamicin or neomycin, agents with a low pH (including most acidifying and antiseptic agents), or Cortisporin (Johnson & Johnson Inc., USA) topical drops should not be used in the presence of tympanostomy tubes or a perforated tympanic membrane because there is an increasing body of literature concerning ototoxicity in both settings.[13] These agents should also not be used if the tympanic membrane cannot be seen.
For treating mild-to-moderate acute otitis externa, the following steps are recommended:
Clinical response should be evident within 48 h to 72 h [16] but full response can take up to six days in patients treated with antibiotic and steroid drops.[8] Nonresponse should prompt an evaluation for obstruction, the presence of a foreign body, non-adherence to therapy or an alternative diagnosis (eg, dermatitis from contact with nickel, a viral or fungal infection or antimicrobial resistance).
In patients who are immunodeficient or who have insulin-dependent diabetes, special measures should be taken to rule out malignant otitis externa. This invasive infection of the cartilage and bone of the canal and external ear may present with facial nerve palsy and pain as a prominent symptom. Imaging with a computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging scan may be needed to confirm the clinical diagnosis.[17] Aggressive debridement with systemic antibiotics targeted at P aeruginosa, and in some cases Aspergillus species, is critical.
Targeting typical causal culprits of AOE, such as moisture and trauma, seems prudent. Some experts recommend simple techniques for keeping water out of the ears (eg, inserting a soft, malleable plug into the auricle to block entry to the ear canal) or removing water from the ears after swimming (by positioning or shaking the head, or by using a hair dryer on a low setting). Others advise avoiding cotton swabs because they might impact cerumen. Daily prophylaxis with alcohol or acidic drops during at-risk activities has also been suggested but not studied. Using hard earplugs should be avoided because they can cause trauma, and the use of custom ear canal molds and tight swim caps remains controversial.[5]
Brand name
Active ingredients
Dosing and duration as per the product monograph
Polysporin plus pain relief ear drops*,†
Polymyxin B sulphate –
Three to four drops four times/day
Polysporin eye/ear drops*,†
Polymyxin B sulphate – gramicidin
One to two drops four times/day, or more frequent as required
Neosporin eye and ear solution*,‡
Polymyxin B sulphate – neomycin sulphate –
One to two drops two to four times/day for seven days
Cortisporin otic
Neomycin sulphate – polymyxin B sulfate –
Four drops three to four times/day
Framycetin sulfate – gramicidin – dexamethasone
Two to three drops three to four times/day
Ciprofloxacin HCI –
Four drops twice/day for seven days
Buro-Sol otic solution*,††,‡‡
Aluminum acetate –
Two to three drops three to four times/day
Garasone otic solution*,§§
Gentamicin – betamethasone
Three to four drops three times/day
Garamycin otic drops*,‡‡
Gentamicin sulfate
Three to four drops three times/day
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This practice point has been reviewed by the Community Paediatrics and Drug Therapy and Hazardous Substances Committees of the Canadian Paediatric Society.
Members: Robert Bortolussi MD; Natalie A Bridger MD; Jane C Finlay MD; Susanna Martin MD (Board Representative); Jane C McDonald MD; Heather Onyett MD; Joan Louise Robinson MD (Chair)
Liaisons: Upton D Allen MD, Canadian Pediatric AIDS Research Group; Michael Brady MD, Committee on Infectious Diseases, American Academy of Pediatrics; Janet Dollin MD, College of Family Physicians of Canada; Charles PS Hui MD, Committee to Advise on Tropical Medicine and Travel, Public Health Agency of Canada; Nicole Le Saux MD, Immunization Monitoring Program, ACTive (IMPACT); Dorothy L Moore MD, National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI); John S Spika MD, Public Health Agency of Canada
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MHz is the abbreviation of megahertz. In order to fully understand what megahertz means, the root word hertz should be discussed first. Hertz is a term that was named after Heinrich Rudolf Hertz, who is one of the pioneers of the science of electromagnetism. Based on the International System of Units, units that are part of the ISU should be capitalized if it is named after a person. But when it is spelled fully, then it should not be capitalized. This is the reason why the abbreviation is written as Hz or MHz but when spelled out, it is hertz or megahertz. Hertz, as a term, can be used as a singular or plural word.
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What Matters to Product Managers
A few developers working hard can get a lot done, but it takes a well-rounded team with different skills and roles to build and grow a successful software product and company.
But all too often, we find that our teams or team members are working in silos, not fully understanding what others are doing (or why).
With this "What Matters" series, I'll be digging into the various members of your team to help you understand and work better with them all.
This week we're covering product managers. To get a feel for what the product manager does, you can think of them as the CEO of the product. It's their job to answer the major questions about the product, like what your major differentiators are or why people will buy it, and they own the strategy, ideation, and features for the product.
Product management shouldn't be confused with project management, although the two can overlap (and depending on the size of the team, one person might be filling both roles). The roles of project manager and product manager differ in a few ways:
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Catherine Shyu, product manager at FullContact, says she wants people to understand she's asking questions for a reason. Sometimes, team members get annoyed with seemingly-endless questions, but it's her job to get enough information to make informed decisions about the product and the direction it should take.
When product managers are investigating options for a product or a planned feature, hearing "that'll take a long time" is not enough. They have to follow up with enough questions to be able to do all of the following:
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Good product management involves a lot of exploration to figure out what to do next and how to tackle problems if/when the team gets stuck.
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Another large part of a product manager's job is writing Product Requirement Documents (known as PRDs or "specs"). These documents detail who a feature or product is for and how it should work. Depending on the product, spec docs can grow so long that they seem like too much for the average software engineer to read and act upon. When the engineer doesn't read the spec, they can end up slowing down the project, either by asking a lot of questions that hold Go to the full article.
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Prosecutors say Winker caused the Oct. 11 Pleasant Hill crash that killed 28-year-old Stephen Graber, a passenger in Winker's vehicle. The crash also seriously injured two others in another vehicle.
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