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Happenings in Sarawak (Volume 32)
EXCLUSIVE FEATURE: Thank You Abang Jo!
"This future is within our reach. But just as it took the collective efforts of all Sarawakians to rise and build an even stronger economy, it would also need all of us to work together to meet the challenges that lie ahead. It will not be easy. But I have never been more optimistic about Sarawak's future than I am today."
- The Right Honourable Chief Minister of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg
THE LATEST HAPPENINGS: Commemorating The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg 3rd Anniversary as the Chief Minister of Sarawak, an exclusive feature imparting a rundown on his honourable's tireless dedication and achievements as the leader of the State Government in the past three years.
A summary of over 80 initiatives that have taken place for Sarawak's far-reaching development under his honourable's leadership.
Read the Full Article Here (Page 8)
With good rainfall, fertile soil, a land rich in minerals, agriculture has been a leading contributor to Sarawak's economy. There is an increase of local agro-entrepreneur in recent years as we see more and more innovations that turn raw materials into awesome gastronomy!
Get to know some of these uniquely Sarawak products (homegrown, homemade and locally produced) including Kelulut Honey, Sarawak Laksa Paste, Dabai, Tuak, Ikan Terubuk Masin, Sarawak Pepper, Kek Lapis, Bario Rice and more! What better souvenir than produce from the land itself? Agriculture-based products make a great gift and we hope through these local products, stories of Sarawak will travel not only near but far, to ignite more interests both locally and overseas. This is #MADEINSARAWAK
Check Out these Products of Sarawak Now! (Page 18)
When it comes to getting Sarawak pepper into your home or restaurant kitchen, Sarawak Produces Industries Company (SPIC) has been leading the pack. As one of the first companies to assert itself into the retail market in East and West Malaysia, SPIC has a lot of history and integrity sitting on their reputation. Founded in 1987 based on his father's keen eye for business, Stephen Ting embarked on a career that will form the groundwork for SPIC, making it a household name in Sarawak over 30 years later.
Read the Full Article Here (Page 16)
Come and experience Sarawak in all its authenticity for yourself. Whether you are an adventure seeker, a nature lover, a food traveller, a culture explorer or simply a festival-goer, there is something here for everyone. On top of it all, discover hospitality like no other.
Miri (Sarawak's second-largest city) is fast becoming an important tourism destination in its own right; in line with its official designation - "Miri – The Most Livable Resort City". The city has an excellent range of hotels in all price categories, a wide selection of food outlets, vibrant nightlife, with cultural and natural attractions in abundance as well. Aside from world-famous national parks such as Niah Caves and UNESCO World Heritage Site Gunung Mulu, one of Miri's main attraction are the enchanting beaches along its coastline. You are in for a treat if the beach is your choice of an ideal retreat! Discover beautiful beachside, amazing diving destinations and top-class marina when in Miri!
Discover Beaches in Miri Now! (Page 27)
Celebrating the diversities of Sarawak through food! Get to know the Highlanders as the Sarawak Culinary Heritage and Arts Committee takes you into the Kelabit kitchen to uncover one of Sarawak's best-kept secret.
The Kelabits are one of the smallest ethnic groups in Sarawak. They are best known as the tight-knit community of Bario Highlands, located in the east of Miri near the Sarawak-Kalimantan border where Borneo's most prestigious rice - the Bario Adan Rice (fine fragrant rice cultivated in wet rice fields) is produced. In a Kelabit kitchen, you will regularly find accompaniments such as Udung Ubih (pounded cassava leaves), Labo Senutu' (pounded smoked meat) and the occasional dish of fish prepared as Ab'ng. These everyday farm-to-table dishes for the community are amongst the distinctive cuisines that in Sarawak and here are 2 recipes to giveaway so you can serve them in your kitchen too!
Take Me to the Recipe! (Page 34)
What else can you find in this issue?
What do companies look for when they hire?
What are the main considerations for job seekers?
Does the current market's starting salary meet the expectations of today's fresh graduates?
Find Out More about the Sarawak Employment Report 2019/2020
As a business owner, you already know the importance of having an online presence. However, a new challenge looms close: acing your SEO (Search Engine Optimization) game. While SEO helps Google prioritize content that is most meaningful and relevant to its users, Google itself has to care about optimizing their own sites and are not exempted from the rules at play. Check out Google's key fall-back approaches to SEO to help you craft your strategy!
Do you know that It takes at least two years from the last reported rabies positive case before Sarawak can be declared "rabies free" again? Education is the key to creating greater awareness. Here are the key things to know when it comes to protection against rabies. Be well informed and spread on the knowledge to keep our community (both the people and the animals) protected against rabies!
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The court in Lille in northern France ordered the department of Pas-de-Calais and the town of Calais to install 10 more water stations – with five taps each, 50 latrines and "one or several" more access points to emergency services at the overflowing migrant site where some 6,000 people are now camped out in the cold.
Doctors of the World and Catholic Relief Services, as well as other NGOs, appealed to the court to "end serious human rights violations" of the migrants living in the camp where the number of inhabitants has nearly doubled since the end of September.
The so-called "new jungle" camp, which is about an hour away on foot from the centre of the northern French city, has swelled in size over recent months as more and more migrants arrive, wanting to cross over to Britain.
Along with the new sanitation stations, the administrative court ordered the installation of garbage collection sites and general cleaning of the camp, with eight days to implement the new measures and a €100 ($110) fine for each day of delay.
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Last month the French interior minister, Bernard Cazeneuve, ordered reinforced security and heated tents for women and children in Calais as migrants prepare to face the season's bitter cold.


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The EU brings relief to vulnerable communities in Myanmar's restive states
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For nearly 18 years, Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) has had the privilege of guiding efforts to support coral reef conservation in Palau. January 18, 2019, will officially mark PICRC's 18 years of devotion to Palau's unique marine environment. Every year, to celebrate PICRC's anniversary, a theme is selected to highlight a certain facet of the Center's core values. The theme chosen for this year's anniversary is, "Building a Strong Foundation for a Resilient Future."
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Anyone who knows me knows I like to eat. About as much as I like photography. It's always a good day when you can put the two together (as long as you get to eat the food after you photograph it). When I'm on vacation I always take my camera everywhere I go, so it's only natural that my mind would turn to food photography when I'm out to eat. Of course, it depends on how visually interesting the restaurant is and what the food presentation is like (and how hungry I am).
One thing I like about traveling is trying new food. Now, I'm not the biggest foodie and there are limits to what I'll try, but I do like to eat different things than I would normally eat at home. Another enjoyable part is eating food that, while you might have it at home, is so much better in its place of origin.
The first experience with new food on our trip was lunch at a cafe in Reykjavik, Iceland. I tried a local tea made with Icelandic birch, arctic thyme, and a certain type of moss. The thought of making tea with moss before never occurred to me before. It had a mild flavor and tasted similar to green tea. For dessert, I tried rye bread ice cream. Yeah, that seemed kind of odd to me too. The waitress said, "Try it. You'll like it." I did. It was vanilla ice cream with brown chunks in it that had a nutty flavor. Delicious.
Probably the biggest Must Do trips in Iceland is the Golden Circle. You'll see volcanoes (not active, unfortunately), waterfalls, and geysir (geysers). I have a Must Do to add on that trip: Friðheimar. It's a restaurant inside of a tomato greenhouse. Tomatoes are what they do (and horse shows). An interesting fact, that makes sense when you think about it, is that they import thousands of bees to pollinate the tomatoes. They're known for their tomato soup, which my companions had, but I had pasta. Guess what was for dessert…. ice cream. Since tomatoes are what they do, the ice cream was, naturally, tomato ice cream. With a sauce made from green tomatoes and lime and another from red tomatoes and strawberries. Served in a clay planting pot. Delightful, all the way around.
That night, we had dinner at a nice seafood restaurant down by the harbor. The restaurant had great atmosphere decorated with various fixtures of glowing light bulbs. For some reason, I always like taking photos of glowing light bulbs. The place was small and the tables were tight. Luckily we got there a bit before the dinner crowd. As it was, there were some moments of "Don't mind me. I'm just a crazy photographer," as I tried to get the right position for some of the shots. The food was amazing. The most interesting part of the food presentation was that they brought the butter for the bread out on a brick. Strange…but pretty cool. Click.
Europeans have a nice little tradition that I always look forward to when I visit: afternoon coffee/tea and cake. They have the best varieties of cakes and tortes – and coffee. I'm rather fond of ice cream as well. The portion sizes are smaller (as with all food in Europe), but the presentation in the ice cream stands can't be beat.
Several things I particularly looked forward to: bretzeln (soft pretzels) in the German-speaking part of Switzerland and croissants and crepes in France. Miraculously, I didn't get any photos of those things. Maybe because I was too busy eating them once I got them – and I got them at least a few times.
On our last night in Paris, we ate at a Tunisian restaurant someone had recommended to us. I liked the look inside, filled with Tunisian doodads and images, but I didn't want to be too intrusive trying to get the perfect shot. Going with the trying something different idea, I ordered osbane, a type of sausage using intestine as a casing. I wasn't so sure about the whole intestine bit. I don't eat much meat anymore, but there was that sense of adventure. It was actually quite good, served on a bed of couscous, but the intestine is a little tougher than a regular casing.
The owner was thrilled having a photographer there (I had some flashes with me) and he brought some other dishes out for me to photograph. I have no idea what that black stuff was, but it was a challenge to light and I wanted to give it a shot. Since my camera was out, I went ahead and got a few photos of him as well.
Sadly, vacations must always come to and end. Because of flight schedules, I had to spend the night (actually, almost 24 hours) in Iceland on the way back home. Sure, it would have been nice to stay in Paris one more day. I mean, it's Paris. But the layover ended up working out well for me. I got some great photos at a restaurant and of a young couple at sunset by the bay.
After wandering around the harbor town where I was staying, I went to dinner at Gamla Vinhusið, the Old Winehouse, a family-owned place. It was a nice place and since I was by myself, I decided to keep myself busy while waiting for dinner by taking photos. Clickety click click. Click. The lighting was terrific streaming in windows on three sides of the room. The waitstaff were young and attractive and looked so Icelandic, I asked if I could get some photos of them. It took awhile because they ended up having a relatively busy night, but the wait was worth it. The three ladies are sisters and the younger ones are twins (the brother works in the kitchen). The young man (not related) just seemed like he was from Central Casting for a Scandinavian.
Oh, and the food? Sensitive folks might want to skip this part. With that adventurous spirit in top gear, I had trouble deciding between two dishes. The older sister, who was in charge, said she could do a 50/50 meal with both. Sold. The dark purplish-red meat is minke whale. I did have some moral qualms about eating whale, but I was really interested about how it would taste. Your first reaction is that it would be fishy, but, of course, whales are mammals not fish. It had a distinctive taste, not too far off from beef yet different enough that you wouldn't get them confused. The other meat? Horse. Yes, that's a common menu item in Iceland and they raise a lot of them. Icelandic horses do better than cows in that environment and it's a tradition that started with the first Viking settlers. In case you're wondering, it tastes quite a bit like beef.
Now that I'm back home, I'm back to a mostly vegetarian diet. It's a good thing I'm a baker (it's not just my name). I'm sure missing those croissants – yes, I know how to make them.


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Mills College is set to award an honorary Doctor of Arts and Letters degree to Betty Reid Soskin during the school's 129th Commencement on Saturday, May 13.
Soskin, 95, of Richmond, is the nation's oldest working National Park Service ranger and civil rights advocate who helped to establish Richmond's Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park.
She will be awarded the honorary degree during a ceremony that runs from 9:45 a.m. to noon at Mills College, 5000 MacArthur Blvd. in Oakland.
In a statement, Mills College described Soskin as a "tireless, outspoken and articulate voice dedicated to remembering discrimination and segregation of African Americans who worked in Richmond, Calif. shipyards during World War II."
Soskin is a national icon. She was the granddaughter of a freed slave and worked as a file clerk in a segregated, all-black workplace in Richmond during WWII. She later became a political activist, songwriter and co-founder of a blues and jazz record store in Berkeley with her husband that remains in business.
In reaction to learning about the honorary degree, Soskin expressed gratitude in a blog post, where she reflected upon the historic and ongoing struggle for education equality.
"No longer am I invisible or unrepresented," Soskin wrote. "I am worthy."
The honorary degree will be the latest in a string of awards and recognition earned by the humble, beloved servant of the nation's parks system. Soskin's most recent awards include a Congressional Record statement received last year. The previous year, she received a presidential coin from President Obama after she lit the National Christmas tree at the White House.


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The Waltham Juniors Ladies team went 2-0 at the Playdowns at Exmoor Curling Club on Dec. 27. They will now represent Illinois at the USA Curling Under-18 National Championships at Chaska, MN in March. The Waltham Boys team went 1-1 and will be the alternate representative.
The Girl's team consists of Liberty Salander, Genevieve Salander, Mae Hagenbuch and Bella Hagenbuch
The Boy's team includes Max Salander, Logan Brandner, Aaron Reddin, Mason Videgar, and Dagon Setchell
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19 December 2010
As someone who is fixated on growing and motivating my team to be the best at what we do, I am always trying to understand the key driving points that make some people incredibly successful.
I was about to start blogging about the fact that when you have a wife and children, you suddenly seem to become more successful. I first came accross this theory when Vernon Lord, then finance director at Granada, jokingly commented that he disliked me – there is always a little truth in the jest. He said, "you have no wife, kids, loan repayments, school fees, ex-wives. You have nothing that ensures you have to perform."
I reminded him that I'd never missed my target and that I was his most consistent performer. "That's another reason; you have messed up my theory!" he said.
And actually, during the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year, I am reminded that my theory is completely inaccurate. Merely a coincidence. There are millions of unsuccessful parents as well as successful ones. I have the association of this, just like Veron, because over the years I have seen people step up when they have children.
So yes, becoming a father or mother is a driving force, but it doesn't guarantee success and what about the individuals who are well on their way to success long before they settle down?
They announced the winner of the Life Time Achievers Award, David Beckham; he is a great example of someone who was inspired from an early age.
In fact, Beckham optimizes real inspiration, and it's something he has had since his childhood. Are the qualities you find in a David Beckham character the same ones required in someone who is successful in business? Absolutely. They are one and the same. However, where sport has some great personalities, it concerns me that on the very same channel, we are spoon fed Sugar as the equivalent role model for the business world. Sorry Mr Sugar, I am sure you are a very nice man off camera and all aggressive finger wagging is just for TV, but you are no David Beckham. It does make me think that we need better role models in business.
I remember hearing a comment from a senior official in the IOD (Institute of Directors) the year I was kindly awarded Young Director of the Year. It was explained to me that the then Alan Sugar, (prior to his first title of Sir) was setting a very bad example in the manner he was conducting himself in the boardroom, saying "you're fired."
I have to agree on the basis that, really, you'd find yourself in an employment tribunal if you really behaved like that with your staff, so for young business people who are aspiring to be entrepreneurs, Sugar is not someone I'd recommend emulating. There are much greater leaders out there.
John Timpson is one of my favourites. Another man who is a massive fan of Timpson, is a friend and client James Kight of Printerland. He is a good example of one of those driven characters too, a Beckham of the online world.
Gail pointed out that 2 of Alan Sugar's directors joked that neither had ever had a compliment in the 14 or so years they'd worked for him. I find this extraordinary and actually quite intriguing. My real concern with Sugar is his lack of humility and if you have any doubt, look at the chair he uses in his boardroom. It is higher than all the others, almost throne-like.
If you want to gain the respect of your team members, work along side them; yes, direct but do not "Lord" things over them.
And bending back to Beckham, it is lovely to see a grown man, a real celebrity genuinely humbled when picking up his well earned Lifetime achievers award.
And here is the difference. During his speech, he talked about everyone else's hard work. He never mentioned his own commitment, not once. Great leaders take it on the chin and blame themselves when things go wrong but you can really spot the best leaders by their lack of appetite to take the glory. They reflect praise and credit others when they are complimented on their success. Beckham stands out as one of those greats, and his speech was a pleasure to watch.
Described by Sir Alex Ferguson as someone who hung back after training to carry on practicing, a joy to watch. You can only imagine the work he put in. He was 16 when he joined the men at Manchester United. If that is not praise enough, I thought HRH Prince William summed it up superbly, when he credited his "*skill, passion and dignity."
Are these not the essential ingredients I am hunting down? Whatever walk of life you want to be successful in, I think this is as succinct as you can put it.
If there is one other thing that amplifies success – and I know is true in my case – is that behind every successful man there's a strong woman. Victoria Beckham may not be the most popular person in showbiz but who can deny her strength of character? Victoria is a formidable woman and an exceptional business person in her own right. It is great to hear a modern day living legend like Beckham speak from the heart and credit his wife saying "she truly is an inspiration to me every single day."
So, maybe a wife is needed after all?
Have a great Christmas and thank you for reading.
Back in 2011
Best wishes from everyone at UKFast
* "His contribution to football during his 18 years in the professional game has been exceptionable. As a player he has served loyally as England's captain for many years, providing us fans with some of the most memorable moments of English football for a generation. During his career he has had highs and lows, but has always remained determined committing himself fully to his Country, his team mates, and to his fans when he is on the field to play. Most importantly, he is an example to young and inspiring footballers of all ages and stages of their career of how to play the game with skill, passion and dignity. Many congratulations David, a well deserved award" HRH Prince William
"Indeed it was a great pleasure to play with David Beckham, a great joy. He is a great footballer and I think even a better person." Zinedine Zidane


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How can you deal with getting angry at your child?
It's normal for parents to sometimes get angry at their child. However, getting angry all the time isn't good for both you and your child.
It's normal for any parent to get angry at their child. Maybe your toddler disobeyed you, maybe they're refusing to eat their veggies, or perhaps they made a mess in the living room.
However, parents should know that most of the time, kids really aren't aware of what they're doing. Your toddler isn't trying to deliberately make you angry when they disobey you, or have a tantrum, or refuse to eat their food, that's just how kids are and that's normal behavior for them. You simply can't expect kids to behave like adults or older kids because they're still young and immature.
Anger isn't good for you or your child
Anger isn't something that should be a part of your parenting vocabulary. As a parent, it's important to make sure your child grows in an environment where they can feel loved, nurtured, and cared for.
As a parent, being angry is unavoidable and it's okay to feel angry. What's not okay is when you direct that anger towards your child. Children are very sensitive, especially when it comes to their parents.
How would you feel if the person who took care of you, clothed you, and cared for you suddenly got angry and shouted at you? Of course, you'll feel bad if it happened to you, and for kids, the feeling is much more intense since they look up to their parents for everything.
This can also affect them when they grow up since they will carry those feelings of hurt and sadness with them. They might even lash out at you once they grow older, simply because you took out your anger at them. They can learn from your angry outbursts and can be prone to bouts of anger themselves.
Managing your anger
It's not easy to manage your anger, but it's not an impossible task. The first thing to remember would be to not act upon those feelings of anger.
If you see your child drawing on the walls of your house, don't react by shouting at them or hitting their hand. Keep calm, take a few breaths and think about what you want to tell your child. Be firm, but don't shout at them. Don't call your child names, and don't make decisions such as punishments when you're angry.
Controlling your anger also shows your kids that you can calm down and control your emotions. It lets them know that anger is something within their control, and they shouldn't let it get the better of them.
Here are a few pointers to remember:
- Keep calm. This is always something that you should keep in mind whenever you feel that you're starting to get angry or frustrated.
- Take a moment to clear your thoughts. Sometimes, you need to just get away from the entire situation for a bit in order to clear your head. Go to your room, or even the bathroom and have 5 minutes to yourself so you can keep calm.
- Listen to your anger. Try to understand why you're getting angry, and don't simply act upon your anger.
- Getting angry at your child can make everything worse, so don't express your anger towards your child. Focus it on something productive.
- Wait before giving punishments. Giving your child a punishment while you're angry is a recipe for disaster. Wait until you're calm before deciding on what to do.
- Never ever hurt your child. Hurting your child is wrong, and should never be a part of your parenting.
- Don't make threats. Instead of threats, make sure to tell your child that you'll be thinking of a consequence of their actions. This helps you keep calm, and lets your child understand the severity of what they did.
- Seek counseling. Sometimes you really can't deal with your anger all by yourself and seeking help for your anger issues is important if you want to be a better parent.
Source: psychologytoday.com


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Selection of glucocorticoid-sensitive patients in interstitial lung disease secondary to connective tissue diseases population by radiomics
Authors Feng DY, Zhou YQ, Xing YF, Li CF, Lv Q, Dong J, Qin J, Guo YF, Jiang N, Huang C, Hu HT, Guo XH, Chen J, Yin LH, Zhang TT, Li X
Received 21 July 2018
Accepted for publication 31 August 2018
Published 10 October 2018 Volume 2018:14 Pages 1975—1986
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/TCRM.S181043
Checked for plagiarism Yes
Review by Single anonymous peer review
Peer reviewer comments 2
Editor who approved publication: Professor Deyun Wang
Ding-Yun Feng,1,* Yu-Qi Zhou,1,* Yan-Fang Xing,2,* Chuang-Feng Li,3 Qing Lv,4 Jie Dong,5 Jie Qin,3 Yue-Fei Guo,3 Nan Jiang,6 Chencui Huang,7 Hai-Tao Hu,8 Xing-Hua Guo,9 Jie Chen,10 Liang-Hong Yin,11 Tian-Tuo Zhang,1 Xing Li12
1Department of Respiration, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, People's Republic of China; 2Department of Nephrology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510150, People's Republic of China; 3Department of Radiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, People's Republic of China; 4Department of Rheumatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, People's Republic of China; 5Department of Radiotherapy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, People's Republic of China; 6Department of Hepatic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, People's Republic of China; 7The Associated Laboratory for AI, Cross-strait TsingHua Research Institute and Huiying Medical Technology, Dongsheng Science and Technology Park, HaiDian District, Beijing 100192, People's Republic of China; 8Department of Surgery, ChanCheng District Center Hospital, Foshan 528000, People's Republic of China; 9Department of Rheumatology, The LingNan Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510000, People's Republic of China; 10Department of Oncology, HengYang City Center Hospital, Hengyang 421001, People's Republic of China; 11Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of JINAN University, Guangzhou 510630, People's Republic of China; 12Department of Medical Oncology and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, People's Republic of China
*These authors contributed equally to this work
Purpose: The effect of glucocorticoid(s) on connective tissue disease (CTD)-related interstitial lung disease (ILD) is controversial. This multicenter study aimed to identify glucocorticoid-sensitive patients using a radiomics approach.
Methods: A total of 416 CTD-ILD patients who began glucocorticoid treatment at the discretion of the attending physician, with or without cyclophosphamide, were included in this study. High doses were defined as pulsed intravenous methylprednisolone, an initial dose of 1 mg/kg/day of prednisolone or 0.8 mg/kg/day of methylprednisolone. Low doses were defined as those less than high doses. Radiomics features were manually extracted from primary lung lesions delineated on computed tomography images, and selected by variance, univariate feature selection, and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression model. The prediction models were developed using data from 309 patients from two centers and externally validated in 107 patients from four other hospitals.
Results: Treatment response in the training and validation groups was 38.5% and 36.4%, respectively. Eleven radiomics features were selected from 1,029 features with predictive value. Random forest models built for radiomics features to predict treatment response yielded a sensitivity of 0.897. The calibration curve of a nomogram demonstrated good agreement between prediction and observation. Decision curve analysis indicated that glucocorticoid was beneficial if the predicted response rate was 50%–60% for an individual. High doses of glucocorticoids and cyclophosphamide yielded superior efficacy.
Conclusion: Radiomics-based predictive models reliably identified glucocorticoid-sensitive CTD-ILD patients. Short-term, high-dose glucocorticoid with cyclophosphamide yielded promising results as a potential therapy.
Keywords: radiomics, connective tissue diseases, interstitial lung diseases, glucocorticoid
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Whitey Hilcher
Date and Place of Birth: February 28, 1909 Chicago, Illinois
Died: November 21, 1962 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Major League
Position: Pitcher
Rank: Corporal
Military Unit: Signal Corps US Army
Area Served: European Theater of Operations
Major League Stats: Whitey Hilcher on Baseball-Almanac
In 1932 he made another 11 appearances for the Reds for an 0-3 record and 7.71 ERA. Hilcher was optioned to Minneapolis in 1933 where he won 12 and lost eight.
After a strong season with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1935, Hilcher got another crack at the majors and pitched four late-season games for the Reds. He won two and had an ERA of 2.79. He was back for a further 14 games in 1936 and was 1-2 with a 6.17 ERA in what was to be his last season in the major leagues. He went on to pitch in the Pacific Coast League with Seattle, Portland (winning 21 games in 1938) and was with the Hollywood Stars in 1942 before entering military service on December 9.
Corporal Hilcher was stationed at Fort Snelling, Minnesota with the Signal Corps of the US Army. He was 35 years old when he arrived at the American School Center in England in 1944. He pitched throughout the summer for the ASC Angels.
Whitey Hilcher returned to the United States in 1945 and was a partner in the Johnson-Hilcher Plastering Company in Minneapolis until he died of a heart attack on November 21, 1962, aged 53. He is buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Thanks to Ted Hathaway at the Minneapolis Public Library for help with this biography.
Created June 16, 2007.
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Question: I've spent 35 years building and managing a boutique advisory firm for affluent—and demanding—clients. We've provided excellent service, and have been rewarded with a robust referral network. About six months ago, I identified a successor to take over management of the firm as well as my personal book of business. We're well into the transition, which was to be completed in 12 months. But now I'm having second thoughts.
I chose this successor largely based on the fact that he is in a strong financial position to take over the practice—too narrow a criterion, in hindsight. Over the past couple of months it has become apparent this individual is poorly suited to a managerial role. He has alienated much of the administrative staff, who provide crucial client support, and our top producers have started to express serious concerns. I can't say that I blame them. His management style is top-down and dictatorial. I believe he will continue to work well with my clients. But I need someone who will provide leadership to the firm.
In short, he needs to go but I am not sure how to do it.
Answer: My first response is to ask whether you're certain that this individual won't work out. Have you shared your observations with him regarding his managerial style and its effects? Have you offered the opportunity for coaching? Perhaps more importantly, have you championed him to your staff and tried to get people on board with your choice? Your team will follow your lead in many cases.
Change can be hard. One response to the difficulty of changing leadership is to assume that the change would be easier with someone else. But the grass may not be greener on that side of the hill. Furthermore, extending job offers and opportunities requires that we do our best to set people up to succeed. Going in a different direction will not only be disruptive to you and your employees, but also to the "unsuccessful successor," who will likely find himself at loose ends.
On the other hand, the behavior you discuss is troubling. If you honestly believe you have done your best to offer effective coaching, and have acted as his advocate to the rest of the team, your only choice is to sit him down and explain, in clear and direct terms, why this is not going to work. The individual deserves your candor and transparency. This conversation is difficult, but necessary. Good luck!
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Many a times my friends asked me How to brand windows to your name or similar to this like adding their Name their or customizing it. So today i m focusing on it today and going to tell you about it , but today tricks will only work on Windows XP, for Windows Vista or Windows 7 their are tools available on the Internet so you can use it for doing it for making changes Just Follow the Simple steps that will simply let you do the changes without any hazel.
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Certain Websites are Slow in Vista
Hi to all today i m going to tell you a solution to a problem of windows vista that In windows Vista Certain Sites Load Slowly.When you sit on your Computer having windows vista and you find that their are some websites that load slowly. but those websites used to Load quickly in windows XP then whats the problem ? its Windows Vista. According to One of the Articles from Microsoft tells that this Problem is caused due to RFC 1323 compliance. So now today i m going to tell how to fix it, As myself use windows vista in my Laptop but i want to change to Windows 7 :(
So lets start :
- Click on Start Button
- Then in Search for "cmd" (without Quotes)[CMD means Command Prompt]
- Then Right Click Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- A Confirmatory Box will Open press their Continue
- The Command Prompt will be Opened now,Type In it :
netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=highlyrestricted
- If you want to put it back to the default setting, type:
netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=normal
This will set the autotuninglevel to "Allow the receive window to grow beyond its default value, but do so very conservatively."
Note : Another Possible Setting is to disable Autotunning Completely to do so type this code :
netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disable
If still not this helps you , you should try to update your routers Firmware to do so theirs one Tutorial about this at chip.in
Hope you people like this if you have any problem then just Leave a comment and i will come to back to help you :D
How to Make DNS Propagation Faster
Today Now i m Going to tell you have to Make the DNS (Domain Name System) Propagation Faster. DNS stands for Domain Name System. According to Wikipedia DNS (Domain Name System) Means:
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical naming system built on a distributed database for computers, services, or any resource connected to the Internet or a private network. It associates various information with domain names assigned to each of the participating entities. Most importantly, it translates domain names meaningful to humans into the numerical identifiers associated with networking equipment for the purpose of locating and addressing these devices worldwide.
When migrating web host to a different hosting service's server or modifying the server's IP address, the most important consideration to guarantee to retain availability of the websites hosted on the server, minimize the downtime of the web sites, avoid strange troubles such as emails get delivered to either server randomly, or surfing at old server, is how fast DNS (Domain Name System) will be able to read or resolve hostname or domain name into your new IP address, rather than the old IP address. Unluckily, webmasters have limited ability to control or override the DNS propagation process. However, there are still a few tips, tricks and workarounds that guarantee DNS cache will refresh the new IP addresses as soon as possible.
Now a days DNS propagation is already faster but we cannot see any changes because our system keeps the cache of the DNS instead of always finding it by connecting to the servers so here's a Tricks
Just Follow the Steps :
- First Go To Start and then go to Run
- In Run type " cmd " (Without Quotes). and press Enter
- If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7 then Start Command Prompt in Administrator Mode
- Then Just type this Command "ipconfig/flushdns" (without Quotes) and Press Enter
- Now DNS cache's are Cleaned and your work is done
Now i guess it will help you for your site. if you like it then do share and comment
Installing Indian Rupee Symbol
I know its quit late to tell you about this but still many people don't know about this About "Installing Indian Rupee Symbol" . As our older keyboard supports signs like Dollar ( $ ) , Euro ( € ) , Pound ( £ ) , Yen ( ¥ ) and many more. but it will take some time including it in the day to day life and computers , So Mangalore's Foradian Technologies they made an Rupee font . This Font is true type font and is unicode that is accepted very were so its easy but one problem that the font is need to be installed in your PC or in the PC were the other person will be watching
Preview of Indian Rupee Symbol :
If you haven't seen it yet then here's a preview. but i guess that you would have seen it surely because its India's Pride
Now lets Get back to Installing it :
- First we have to download the font , so to download it visit : Foradian's Technologies Blog
- If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7 then Just right click the font and click on Install font :D
- If you are using windows XP or Older version then Follow this steps :
- Extract the Font
- Then Copy the Font to Fonts Folder
- The fonts Folder is Located in Control Panel and then click on Fonts
if you are still not able to understand to make you understand i found out a video from youtube that will help you


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The Bermuda Triangle is known as a mysterious place where things are lost. Often times losing yourself as an artist, you find yourself as an artist. Bromuda Records is an independent record label that represents all musical artists and understands just how important finding yourself as an artist is. Offering distribution to major music outlets for our artists helping other people find them as well. Come get lost with us at Bromuda Records and let us help the world find you.
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August 3, 2018
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September 29, 2017
OCT 17th EAZZLEY & VOXTROLL DROP THERE FIRST EP MONEY TYRANT ON BROMIDE RECORDS AND WE COULDN't Be Happier. This thing is truly a bass heads dream with its smooth wobbles and grimy breaks you be sure to bang your head to this EP.
July 31, 2017
AS we get into the middle of summer we are starting to hear some really good tunes out there. this one won't let you down! download it for free today =)
May 9, 2017
From one of our very own Rarri brings you a smooth and unique house tune called Tokyo. We hope you enjoy this release as much as we do =)
April 29, 2017
We have met many artist but its rare to find one that works so hard and is constantly on the grind. We want to welcome saYHI to the family with his original GHouse tune "The Mood available May 4th!
March 30, 2017
CAYA strikes back with another booty popper! We are really excited for the label bosses first release on Bromuda Records. If you're looking for a tune to get those ladies moving then this is the tune for you.
March 25, 2017
Bromuda Records welcomes Eazzley & Voxtroll to the family with their original mind bender "Monsters".
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Naomi Horiike
Studio HANgout | Tokyo Japan, and Amsterdam Netherlands.
Naomi Horiike is a Tokyo and Amsterdam based artist whose work ranges from drawing, painting, and objects to performance and photography.
Naomi has exhibited in national and international shows and her work has been featured in numerous publications and is held in public and private collections.
"In my artistic process, I contemplate the boundaries of traditional painting and encompasses the transitory and ephemeral nature of creation. My works stem from my physical, spiritual and emotional body and my life experiences that resonate and juxtapose with immanent reality. I am drawn to ritualism that either derives from my imagination or that is based on literal, philosophical or musical content.
I describe my forms as developing from the personification of objects and the exploration of archetypes, visual symbols or energetic imprints existing in myth, ancient stories, auditory content and the unconscious mind. These forms are primitive, elemental morphing into the natural and the human and are open to interpretation.
Drawing is my core method of expression that I use to create my forms and which then imposed and interlace in my paintings and performance. I often tend to work with the concept of repetition and sequence with the aim to create patterns, communicate moods and feelings. The objective is to establish a sense of visual rhythm and movement while focusing on transition and transformation, continuity and change, accident and design. In my recent work, I have made a slow transition to performance, incorporating painting, body gesture and photography. this experience has birthed numerous experimental collaborations with fellow artists from different disciplines with the aim of creating a unique experience of interdisciplinary work through improvisation".
◆Solo Exhibitions
2017 Beyond, Street Art Gallery, Melbourne
2014 Broken Image, Center On, Berlin
2013 Face, Gallery Yumeria, Tokyo
2012 SHINING REPLACE, GALLERY TARGET, Tokyo
2010 Flash, Gallery b, Tokyo
Repatriation, Naomi Horiike
2006 Naomi Horiike solo exhibition, Gallery b, Tokyo
◆Group Exhibitions and Event
2020 SAKURA, MDP GALLERY, Tokyo
2019 ART KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan
2019 KaMiNG SINGULARITY, Tokyo
2019 Il Chiodo d'Oro, Passo Maniva, Italy
2017 Hong Kong Art Week, Hong Kong
2017 No Name, Gallery Exit, Hong Kong
2016 W to W, Gallery Exit, Hong Kong
Art Falls CHAN Coll, Singapore
NBF Lingerie, Spiral Hall, Tokyo
2014 PRUDENTIAL EYE ZONE, ArtScience Museum, Singapore
2013 flowers80.1, TRAUMARIS, Tokyo
PUZZLE, Urban Spree, Berlin
2011 Culture, Art Center Ongoing, Hong Kong
Girlfriends Forever!, Tokyo Wonder Site Hongo, Tokyo
2010 JAPANESE COLORS, Gallery IHN, Korea
2008 Who's Next, MUSEUM at TAMADA PROJECTS, Tokyo
Women Without Boundaries, ART LABOR GALLERY, Shanghai
2007 Young Artist Show, NICHe Contemporary Gallery, Paris
2006 The ThirdReunited Exhibition, Berlin


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US Republicans hit aid to Israel neighbors, Pakistan
WASHINGTON: US Republicans moved Wednesday to cut aid to Pakistan, Israel's neighbors and leftist countries in Latin America, vowing to get tough on militants and US rivals amid a drive to curb spending.
In an often contentious session that ran late into the night, the Republican-led House Foreign Affairs Committee took up a range of priorities as it aimed to cut $6.4 billion from President Barack Obama's budget requests.
But to come into force, Republican lawmakers will need to reach a compromise with the Senate where Obama's Democratic Party retains control and is mostly supportive of the administration's international outreach.
In one key measure, the bill would impose further conditions on assistance to Pakistan at a time of mounting US concern about the country's military and intelligence in the wake of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
"The language in this bill puts that government on notice that it is no longer business as usual and that they will be held to account if they continue to refuse to cooperate," said Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, the Republican chairwoman of the committee.
The Obama administration recently suspended about one-third of its $2.7 billion annual defense aid to Pakistan. But it has assured Islamabad it is committed to a five-year, $7.5 billion civilian package approved in 2009 that aims to build schools, infrastructure and democratic institutions.
The Republican bill would put that civilian aid in the firing line, requiring the United States to cut it if the administration does not certify measurable progress by Pakistan in fighting militants.
Representative Howard Berman, the top Democrat on the committee and a main author of the 2009 bill, said he agreed on the need to "get tough with Pakistan" but disagreed on restrictions over civilian aid.
"The key to long-term stability in Pakistan, and the only way we'll ever get Pakistan to change its behavior, is by strengthening its civilian institutions -- not weakening them as this bill will do," Berman said.
The committee was expected to make a final vote Thursday, when it will also take up controversial issues including a Republican proposal to ban aid to non-governmental groups that provide abortions.
The bill would also end decades of security aid to Egypt, where protests swept out president Hosni Mubarak in February, unless the new leaders fully implement a peace treaty with Israel and exclude the Muslim Brotherhood.
The Republicans would also cut off security assistance to Lebanon, the Palestinian Authority and Yemen if militant movements such as Hezbollah and Hamas hold any position in government.
In a series of largely party line votes, the committee took aim at assistance to Latin American nations. The Republicans approved a measure to bar any aid to left-leaning Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Argentina.
Obama had requested some $96 million geared toward the five countries in the fiscal year starting in October but that includes aid to non-governmental organizations, which would not be affected.
The Republicans also pushed through the elimination of the $44 million in US funding for the Organization of American States, a regional bloc of 35 countries.
"Every time we turn around, the OAS instead of supporting democracies is supporting and coddling, if you will, the likes of Hugo Chavez," said Republican Representative Connie Mack, referring to Venezuela's firebrand president.
Democrats sharply criticized Mack. Representative Gary Ackerman said that the United States would effectively be withdrawing in its own continent from a global competition with China for "hearts and minds."
"At the proper time, I might just offer an amendment to pull out of the world and put all this money into digging a moat around the United States and putting a big dome over the thing," Ackerman said sarcastically.
In one measure that enjoyed bipartisan support, the bill would prevent China from opening further consulates until the United States is allowed to maintain a mission in Lhasa, from where US diplomats could assess human rights in Tibet.


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Sin Prodder seems not to work as well when you need a land, so I assume you'd not play it until you had your 4+ lands in play.
Which matchups would you want to board in your Sin Prodders? To me you'd bring them in where Ensnaring Bridge will be brought online and dealing direct damage is the line of play?


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Venue: Council Chamber, Town Hall, Upper Street, N1 2UD - Town Hall, Upper Street, N1 2UD. View directions
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The minutes of the Council meeting held on 7 December 2017.
That the minutes of the Council meeting on 7 December 2017 be confirmed as a correct record and the Mayor be authorised to sign them.
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Leader's Announcements
The Leader thanked Jermain Jackman, Chair of the Fair Futures Commission, for his work in developing the Fair Futures Commission recommendations. The Leader said that young people had been disproportionately affected by national austerity policies in recent years; this was an unfairness which resulted in both financial and age inequalities. Nationwide, services for young people had been cut, young people had been affected by the benefits cap, tuition fees had increased, education maintenance allowance had been scrapped, and availability of housing, jobs and opportunities had reduced. The Leader said that it was time for elected representatives to address these issues and reiterated that the Council was on the side of young people, and that it was important to ensure all young people had the same opportunities as the fortunate few. The greatest unfairness of all was that young people growing up on Islington's estates felt that they did not have access to the same jobs and opportunities as young people from more affluent families. The Leader commended the report of the Fair Futures Commission, and said that he looked forward to working alongside the Commission in implementing its recommendations.
The Leader said he had attended many local events in recent months, and in particular noted the importance of Holocaust Memorial Day. The Leader had attended an event which included a testimony from Ernest Simon, a holocaust survivor, and said that it was very important for school children to learn of the horrific events of the holocaust. The Leader thanked the Holocaust Memorial Trust for their role in organising the event.
The Leader said that he was pleased to attend the Children's Technology Event held at the Emirates Stadium. It was incredible to see young children learning to code computers and program apps, and it was essential for all young people to be able to access these opportunities.
The Leader noted that this evening was the Council meeting closest to the centenary of women's suffrage, and said that this should be appropriately marked by the Council. The Leader noted that the recently opened Cat and Mouse Library was named in dedication of the struggle of the suffragettes in Holloway Prison, and the library included a section related to women's suffrage. The Leader thanked all of those involved in the Cat and Mouse Library project, including the St George's ward councillors. The Leader also noted the centenary of universal male suffrage, which gave millions of working-class men the right to vote.
The Leader said that there was previously opposition to new social housing at the Cat and Mouse Library site, however it was now widely recognised that the development was the right thing to do, emphasising that Islington suffered from a housing crisis, and that the Council was on the side of those who needed new council homes. The Leader said that the Holloway Prison site was the next great fight for genuinely affordable housing in London; the site was symbolic of the struggle for genuinely affordable housing for ordinary people, not ... view the full minutes text for item 180.
Sebastian Sandys presented a petition requesting that Islington Council allow public questions at the annual budget setting meeting.
Nick Kocharhook presented a petition requesting that Islington Council further reduce traffic on the new cycling quietway between Finsbury Park and Clerkenwell.
Hannah Staab presented a petition requesting Islington Council to immediately freeze any new investments in fossil fuels, and divest from direct ownership of any commingled funds that include fossil fuel public equities and corporate bonds within five years.
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John Dear introduced the petition 'Save
Sotheby Mews Day Centre' on behalf of the petitioners. The
petition was submitted at the 7 December 2017 meeting of the
Council and, in accordance with Procedure Rule 19.1(d), was
scheduled for debate as it received over 2,000 signatures.
The following main points were raised during the debate:
· The petitioners' concerns included transport, accessibility, the smaller size of Highbury Roundhouse, the lack of outside space, and the safety of service users walking across Highbury Fields.
· The Executive recognised the concerns raised in the petition and had agreed to delay the transfer of services from Sotheby Mews Day Centre to Highbury Roundhouse by 12 months to allow further discussion regarding the details of the move. This was welcomed by the petitioners, however the petitioners intended to continue campaigning against the move.
· The Council noted concerns regarding how the service relocation would impact on service users. It was suggested that Highbury Roundhouse had always been a youth centre and the site was not designed to meet the needs of older people.
· It was emphasised that it had been the intention to transfer services from Sotheby Mews since the decision to redevelop Highbury Roundhouse was made in 2011 and that sites like Sotheby Mews were desperately needed for new affordable housing. The Executive was committed to working closely with service users to ensure that their concerns were addressed.
The motion was put to the vote and CARRIED.
To continue to encourage residents to participate in local democracy by carefully considering the concerns raised in the petition and to undertake the debate in a spirit of openness and transparency.
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Councillor Caluori moved the recommendations in the report. Councillor Debono seconded.
The Mayor called on Jermain Jackman, Chair of the Fair Futures Commission, to address the Council.
Councillor Russell contributed to the debate.
The recommendations were put to the vote and CARRIED.
That the final report of the Fair Futures Commission be
2. That the Council's Executive should respond to the recommendations of the Fair Futures Commission in due course.
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Councillor Gill moved the recommendations. Councillor Burgess seconded.
The recommendations were put to the vote and CARRIED.
1. That Councillor Champion be appointed as a member of the Audit Committee for the remainder of the municipal year or until a successor is appointed.
2. That Councillor Wayne be as appointed as the Chair of the Audit Committee for the remainder of the municipal year or until a successor is appointed.
3. That Councillor Ismail be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Audit Committee for the remainder of the municipal year or until a successor is appointed.
4. That Councillor Burgess be appointed as a member of the Richard Cloudesley Charity with immediate effect.
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Councillor Hull moved the recommendations in the report. Councillor Watts seconded.
Councillor Russell moved an amendment.
Councillors Rupert Perry, Richard Greening, Janet Burgess and Rakhia Ismail contributed to the debate.
Councillors Russell and Hull exercised their right to reply.
The amendment was put to the vote. Voting was recorded as follows:
For: Councillor Russell
Against: Councillors Burgess, Caluori, Champion, Chowdhury, Clarke-Perry, Comer-Schwartz, Convery, Court, Debono, Diner, Donovan-Hart, Erdogan, Fletcher, Gallagher, Gantly, Gill, Greening, Hamitouche, Heather, Hull, Ismail, Jeapes, Kaseki, Kay, Klute, Ngongo, Nicholls, O'Halloran, O'Sullivan, Parker, Perry, Poole, Poyser, Smith, Spall, Turan, Diarmaid Ward, Watts, Wayne, Webbe and Williamson.
The amendment was LOST.
The recommendations in the report were put to the vote. Voting was recorded as follows:
For: Councillors Burgess, Caluori, Champion, Chowdhury, Clarke-Perry, Comer-Schwartz, Convery, Court, Debono, Diner, Donovan-Hart, Erdogan, Fletcher, Gallagher, Gantly, Gill, Greening, Hamitouche, Heather, Hull, Ismail, Jeapes, Kaseki, Kay, Klute, Ngongo, Nicholls, O'Halloran, O'Sullivan, Parker, Perry, Poole, Poyser, Smith, Spall, Turan, Diarmaid Ward, Watts, Wayne, Webbe and Williamson.
Against: Councillor Russell
The recommendations were CARRIED.
That the 2018-19 net Council cash limits as set out
in Table 1, paragraph 3.1.4 of the report, and the MTFS at Appendix
A of the report, which include the revenue savings at Appendix B of
the report, be agreed.
That the growth of £0.8m on supporting over-5s
childcare, after-school childcare and holiday childcare, plus
tackling holiday hunger, paragraph 3.1.5 - 3.1.7 of the report, be
That the fees and charges policy be noted and the
2018-19 fees and charges, paragraphs 3.2.4 - 3.2.5 and Appendices
C1 - C3 of the report, be agreed.
4. That the Council's policy on the level of General Fund balances be agreed and that the estimated level of earmarked reserves and general balance available for use in 2018-19, paragraphs 3.2.6 - 3.2.8 and Table 2 of the report, be noted.
HRA Budget 2018-19 and MTFS (Section 4 of the Main Report)
5. That the balanced HRA 2018-19 budget within the HRA MTFS, at Appendix D1 of the report, be agreed.
6. That the 2018-19 HRA rents and other fees and charges, Tables 4 - 7 and Appendix D2 of the report, be noted.
Capital Programme 2018-21 (Section 5 of the Main Report)
7. That the 2018-19 capital programme, paragraph 5.1, Table 8 and Appendix E1 of the report, be agreed and the provisional programme for 2019-21, paragraph 5.1, Table 8 and Appendix E1 of the report, be noted.
8. That the Corporate Director Resources applies capital resources to fund the capital programme in the most cost-effective way, paragraph 5.2 of the report, be agreed.
9. That the schedule of planned Traffic and Transportation schemes in 2018-19, paragraph 5.3 and Appendix E2 of the report, be noted and that the related decision making responsibilities for these schemes, paragraph 5.3 and Appendix E2 of the report, be agreed.
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