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Sir Arthur Lewis Centenary Launched - The Centenary of the birth of the Caribbean's first Nobel Laureate Sir Arthur Lewis, to be marked throughout 2015
Leading thinker and pioneer in development economics, W. Arthur Lewis would have been 100 years old come January 23, 2015. Although he died more than two decades ago, his work continues to generate global interest, particularly in the fi...
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We regret to inform you that Mr. Michael Mansoor, honorary graduate and former chairman of The UWI St Augustine Campus Council passed away on Monday, November 10.
During his 11 years as Campus Chair, Mansoor provided steadfast support and service to The University, the St. Augustine Campus in particular, through the oversight and implementation of a new system of governance; dissolution and ...
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Strategies by which Barbados and other Caribbean countries might emerge from their current dire economic circumstances could be revealed when a Caribbean academic of international reknown delivers the 9th Patrick A.M. Emmanuel Memorial lecture on Thursday (November13) at the UWI Cave Hill campus. The lecture will be held in the Roy Marshall Lecture Theatre from 7:30 p.m.
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The University of the West Indies Welcomes New Deputy Principal of its Open Campus
Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. 10 November 2014– The University of The West Indies is pleased to welcome Professor Julie Meeks Gardner as the new Deputy Principal of its Open Campus. Professor Meeks Gardner joins Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor V. Eudine Barriteau who was instated as the Open Campus Princ...
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Preparing For the Inevitable:
Diplomacy and Disaster Risk Management
UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica – During the six months that the Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean has been up and running, it has successfully trained 237 participants in programmes conducted by 12 internationally recognised experts – from within the region and overseas. In just a few days, these numbers ...
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From 3rd –7th November 2014, UWI Cave Hill will host 67th Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute Conference at the Accra Beach Hotel, under the theme Small islands, big issues: applying fisheries and marine science to solve problems and create opportunities. The theme acknowledges 2014 as the UN International Year for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and also the 20th anniversary of...
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Professor Mathison served as Head of the Biology Department for seventeen years and became Dean in 1993, serving until he retired in 2001. He was instrumental in the initiation and development of the microbiology field in Barbados from the 1980s until his retirement in 2001.
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The UWI Open Campus Participates in 2014 Innovations in Teaching Forum
Under the theme, A 21st Century Teacher for a 21st Century Generation – "Breaking the Poverty Cycle",the Forum for Innovations in Teaching 2014 was held at the National Arena in Jamaica on October 10 and 11, 2014. The University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus was invited to participate, along with i...
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St. George's: - October 17, 2014 - Republic Bank continues to provide educational support for young people through ongoing partnerships with higher education institutions like The UWI Open Campus and the T.A. Marryshow Community College. Twelve (12) students recently received tuition bursaries from the bank totaling EC$21,870.00 for the first semester of the 2014/2015 academic year. The t...
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More than 2000 students are set to graduate from the University of the West Indies Cave Hill campus when that institution holds its annual graduation ceremonies at the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex on Saturday. The 2,019 graduands comprising 1,632 undergraduates and 387 postgraduates eclipse last year's total of just over 1,800, making the Class of 2014 the largest ever in the campus&rsq...
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UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica – The 2014 graduation ceremonies at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) will see the conferral of 20 honorary degrees: four at the Cave Hill Campus, six at the Mona Campus, two at the Open Campus, and eight at the St. Augustine Campus. The following awardees will receive honorary doctorates in recognition of their stellar contributions to Caribbe...
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Commemorative Stamp issue in celebration of the Cave Hill Campus 50th Anniversary - 1963-2013
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UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. 05 September 2014 - An Extraordinary Meeting of University Council convened pursuant to Statue 22 paragraph 5 presided over by the Chancellor of the University, this afternoon accepted the report from the Search Committee established to identify a new Vice-Chancellor and agreed to appoint Sir Hilary Beckles as the next Vice-Chancellor of the University with e...
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This CRM Review examines Intercom.
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About the Company:
We are Intercom, Inc.
Our mission is to make web business personal. We want to let the personalities of great businesses shine, and allow them to treat their customers with respect.
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Communicate personally with every single customer.
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Co-Main Event Podcast Episode 266 (7/31/17)
After Saturday night's UFC 214, the Co-Main Event Podcast is spent. Following the drama and the comedy, the triumph and the heartbreak, the entire MMA community should probably be cooling its heels somewhere on beach right now, toes in the sand, bottle of Coors Lite balanced precariously on our knees. But that's not how we roll, is it? Nope, Ben and Chad are strapped in and ready to debrief this week, taking on all aspects of the UFC 214 main event. Firstly, there was Jon Jones, who rose to a new level of greatness when confronted by his fiercest rival and, now once again light heavyweight champion, has solidified the notion he's the greatest ever to do the damn thing. Secondly, there was Daniel Cormier, whose title reign ended in heartbreak but whose character and contributions to the sport should also sew-up his hall of famer status. Thirdly, there was Brock Lesnar. Wait, what? That's right, Jonny Bones may next take on the Mayor of Suplex City. Because we can't go one single weekend without things getting weird.
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Concordia Technologies has appointed Angela Holdsworth as general manager to lead its growth across the UK.
Angela joins the company from Leigh Cables, a manufacturer and distributor of industrial high performance cables, where she was operations director.
She has wide experience in the cabling industry, having also worked as plant director at the former BICC Compounds and Industrial Cables plant based at Leigh.
Her experience also includes work for United Utilities as business change lead and The Manufacturing Institute as business improvement manager.
Angela, who lives in Cheshire, said: "There couldn't be a better time to be joining Concordia. We are integrating a new business into the company, we are extending our sales team across the UK and bringing added services to our proposition."
A non-executive director for major North Wales housing association Pennaf, she is also a Fellow of the Institute of Directors.
Angela's appointment follows the acquisition by Concordia Technologies of the accessories business Appliversal from Renfrewshire Electronics Ltd (REL).
The business will become part of Concordia Technologies and will operate and distribute from the Concordia headquarters at Burnley, Lancashire.
Established for more than 30 years, Appliversal is a UK market leader for all major wholesalers in the field of crimp terminals, tools, cable management and associated products.
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$100,000 USD in Trading Capital
In my post on how much money do you need to start forex trading, I said that a straightforward answer is a minimum of 6 figures up, $100,000 USD in trading capital. Most will tell you different and yes you can indeed start trading with less than $100 dollars. It also depends on the trader's individual circumstances itself. In an ideal world we'd start off with $100, turn that into $1 million and keep the good times rolling, a possible feat albeit s a very rare story.
I say $100,000 because you want to give yourself as much edge as possible when you trade. You want to remove as much pressure as possible of making money in the markets. This is a tough game already, and you want to stack the odds in your favour.
Answer the following questions:
How much do you want from the markets? $10,000, $20,000, $50,000, $100,000?
What percent return do you think is possible?
How much money do you need for the lifestyle you desire?
Let's do a quick calculation on percent returns and value returned based on a trading account of $100,000 USD vs at $10,000 USD.
- $100,000 with 10% return = $10,000 USD
- $100,000 with 20% return = $20,000 USD
- $100,000 with 50% return = $50,000 USD
- $100,000 with 100% return = $100,000 USD
Even if you do 1% on your trading capital of $100,000, that's $1,000.
If you started with $10,000 with those returns:
- $10,000 with 10% return = $1,000 USD
- $10,000 with 20% return = $2,000 USD
- $10,000 with 50% return = $5,000 USD
- $10,000 with 100% return = $10,000 USD
Which of the trading capitals do you think would be more pleasant to live on? And which results are more consistently feasible to achieve?
There are traders out there who make bank day in day out and they trade with at least 6 figures up. You want to be in that category. Your goal should be to build up to be on that level.
I would also like to add that you don't want to trade with 'scared' money. Your trading capital should have less emotional ties as possible. The goal is to make money and you don't want to have added pressure that the trading capital is all the money you have left and you have bills, a mortgage and a family to feed or knowing that the trading capital is from a bank loan or from a friend.
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Origins: Sweet Little Town of Coleraine (Flavin?)
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Subject: Origins: Town Of Coleraine
From: GUEST,Declan Gamble
Date: 16 Sep 08 - 06:44 PM
Hi I spotted this video on Youtube and seemed to like the song. Only thing is that it was sung by Irish Country Artist Mick Flavin. Just wondering if it is an unknown song to you or is it a well known traditional song. If you can, will you find out who wrote the song etc (full background of the song)
Subject: Lyr Add: SWEET LITTLE TOWN OF COLERAINE (Flavin?)
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 21 Apr 09 - 11:26 PM
Oddly enough, this song isn't mentioned at Mick Flavin's web site, so I can't confirm that he wrote it, but I can't find any evidence that anybody else ever recorded it. For what it's worth, here's my transcription from the YouTube video:
As sung by Mick Flavin
1. There's a sweet little spot in the county of Derry.
If ever you go there, you'll want to remain.
You may travel old Ireland from Antrim to Kerry,
And not find a spot like the town of Coleraine.
Sure the boys and the girls never seem there to alter.
It's go where you like, sure they're always the same.
And if ever you're wantin' a light hearty welcome,
Just come to the sweet little town of Coleraine.
2. Ah, you hear about sportin' in the sweet land of Gortin(?),
With Mary or Lizzie or Cassie or Jane,
But more famous and pretty is our own wee Kitty
Who trips with her pitcher to the fair of Coleraine.
Sure the girls from Killarney, they'd fill you with blarney.
To hear of their beauty, 'twould drive you insane,
And the girls from the city, though they think themselves pretty,
Would never compare with the girls of Coleraine.
3. Though I'm here in this strange land, my heart is in Ireland,
And in that fair spot it will always remain.
Not in Galway or Kerry, nor the city of Derry,
But where I was born, the wee town of Coleraine.
Oh, my star of the north, shining on yon Bann waters,
I wonder if ever I'll see you again.
May good fortune shine down on the sons and the daughters
That hail from the sweet little town of Coleraine.
Subject: RE: Origins: Sweet Little Town of Coleraine (Flavin?)
From: Deda
Date: 30 Mar 15 - 06:14 PM
This was recorded by Burl Ives. Some kind soul here helped me find it referenced in a book, not too long ago, but before the technical meltdown == and I've since lost the thread and can't seem to re-trace it. The Burl Ives LP "Burl Ives Sings Songs of Ireland" (IIRC) had this song on it, but it's mistakenly listed as the OTHER Colerain song about Kitty tripping through the fair. But the actual LP, which Amos and I grew up with, had this song, and I'd LOVE to find, again, the book that contained these lyrics.
Subject: RE: Origins: Sweet Little Town of Coleraine (Flavin?)
From: GUEST,John Moulden
Date: 31 Mar 15 - 07:09 AM
A somewhat shorter version was published in Songs of the People by Sam Henry. Coleraine Newspaper "The Northern Constutution" on 31st January 1925. Fuller texts are extant but, my books being in boxes, I can't search as I would need to. However, it's older than Mick Flavin.
Subject: RE: Origins: Sweet Little Town of Coleraine (Flavin?)
From: GUEST,John Moulden
Date: 31 Mar 15 - 07:25 AM
Inspired memory (I'm not senile yet!) led me to check my copy of a little book called 'Ireland Calling' a 20 page, approx A6 size booklet published by Mozart Allan in Glasgow. I bought mine in the 1950s or early 60s but it was first printed in the late 20s or 30s. It contains much the same words as appear above. The tune is od course, Teddy O'Neale.
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It is officially bug season, and it is time to pay attention to your trees so you can keep them safe. Bugs are some of the leading causes of diseases in your trees. Once the bugs get a hold of the tree they can cause many issues, from creating caverns in the tree to leaf problems. When the problem gets too out of hand, the only solution would be tree removal in NH, but you can stop the problem before getting to that point if you know what to observe.
Bugs are a natural part of nature, and a few is not an issue. When your tree becomes infested with the bugs is when the genuine issues begin. In New England, we do not have many problems that plague us, but we do have a few that will plague our trees. Here are a few bugs, listed by Bayer, that we think you will see as you tend to your trees.
Scale Insects
These insects form bumps on trees that could kill the tree if the infestation gets too bad. By sucking the juices from the plant, they can create black mold while attracting other insects like ants and wasps to them. They tend to feed on fruit trees and shade trees, and you can usually tell by looking at the bark or for yellowing/browning leaves. If you catch it early enough, you can try to identify the insect and use the proper spray or treatment options.
Eastern Tent Caterpillar
Caterpillars are adorable and turn into butterflies or moths. Either way there is a 50/50 chance on what they turn into, and for the most part, they are harmless. However, the Eastern Tent Caterpillar attacks trees throughout the early spring in the Northeast. A colony of these guys will typically spin nests in younger trees and feed off of the leaves like normal. However, where there are so many of them, they end up killing the young tree. The trees they tend to nest in include the birch, maple, oak, and some fruit trees like the apple tree – a lot of trees that are common in our backyards. The best you can do is to try to remove any of these webs when you first see them starting to form.
Emerald Ash Borer
Getting to the more invasive side of the bug issue with many trees, we get to the Emerald Ash Borer. This beetle is only about ½ an inch long, but it is the larva that you need to observe. These larvae eat the "tissue beneath the bark that moves water through the tree." The only way to notice these guys would be their effect on an already dying canopy. However, once they get seen, trees could die within a couple of years. There is no way to prevent these bugs, other than insecticide treatments which will allow for them to die off, but it is only really worth it if the tree is still living.
Nature is beautiful and horrifying. When it comes to being able to figure out how to protect your trees, it comes to knowing the common bugs in the area. You will also need to talk to your arborist to see what trees you have. You can then do some research about what may affect your trees. As always, talk to KMA Tree Service and we will be able to help you find out if there is a chance of saving your trees or if you need tree removal in NH.


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Any woman loves details, little displays of affection, unexpected behaviors that make clear something has reminded you of her, that she is in your mind, that you would like to do things with her. Singles trying to establish a relationship through online dating websites would do well to remember this, because it will help them succeed.
Of course, not all women are the same, but most love their partner or the guy who hopes to earn that title to give them small gifts. These must not necessarily be purchased items: what is more important is the time/effort you put into it, and the intention guessed behind your gesture. The simple fact of taking the time to plan something for you to do together is a present, and they might value it over the planned activity itself!
If contact with your dream single woman is still limited to Live chat or phone calls, you can score some points by sending or mentioning a sentence (a quote, a song verse, etc.), and tell her why it reminded you of her. Another possibility is sending a surprise email with a link, a sound file or an image of something she might enjoy (e.g. a link to one of her favorite artists video). You can also pay compliments, hopefully with some originality, and always-always-always rise to the occasion when you are given the chance to act gentlemanly: this never goes out of fashion. In any case, during the first phase of the relationship you would better behave discreetly and moderately, so as to avoid intruding or appearing invasive.
Once you are in friendly terms and contact is frequent, at that point where signs of evident reciprocal interest have been exchanged and emotions seem to be gaining ground, you can move forward a bit. Maybe you have not met yet, so best keep to the same line, but with more dedication on your part. We all have a creative disposition; for you it could be music, photography, arts & crafts, writing, etc., so why not to take advantage of it?
That single woman would probably love to receive a song composed by you, an artistic or downright fun picture you made or that portraits you in a positive light, a Pinterest board with images reflecting what you know and guess about her, a virtual postcard with a brief note showing your feelings, an email with a funny childhood anecdote, a family recipe, etc.
When things seem to work nicely after some dates in the real world, you can go for physical objects or things that require more time/planning/skill. For instance, a collage or mini scrapbook about the relationship up to now, starting with your online dating website profile pictures and a few key messages exchanged there, something that reminds you of the first calls, mementos from the first date, meaningful anecdotes to share and preserve e.g. it is likely you have surprised each other at some point, etc
There are many possibilities, considering your skills, preferences (and hers!) and the chances that come up: a plant you have grown, a poem, a home-made cake if you go on a picnic... The thing is to remember showing these gestures of appreciation and love now and then.


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There was a noticeable increase in British coverage of Israel's occupation in January, with The Guardian and the BBC running stories on the string of recent killings by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) and Israel's refusal to co-operate with the UN's Human Rights Council. Whilst greater coverage of Israel's killings in the occupied Palestinian territories is welcome, it must be noted that these events are not new in the slightest.
These killings include a 21-year old student from Hebron was shot and killed on her way to college. The fifth unarmed Palestinian killed in 13 days, Lubna Muneer Hanash and her friends were said to be walking through al-Aroub refugee camp before armed men drew up in a civilian car and got out, firing four bullets, one of them the fatal shot that killed her. Whilst the army and police spokesmen have claimed they were 'returning fire' from petrol bombs and that evidence could be found at the scene, eyewitness have reported Lubna Hanash was unarmed and killed in cold blood. Her killing, along with several others, prompted the IDF's military commander to warn soldiers about the use of live fire.
In December, the IDF was responsible for killing Muhammad Ziad Awad Salaymah, who was gunned down in Hebron on his 17th birthday after supposedly brandishing a toy gun. Once again, the killing of a minor was justified as self-defence. Similar to the case of Lubna Hanash, Salaymah's family have denied he was carrying a toy gun, and that Israelis held the body from the Palestinian Red Crescent for two hours, suggesting they had time enough to plant one. The Guardian also claims footage shows Salaymah being shot as he left the scene.
There is a long record of this kind of behaviour by the occupying Israeli forces. South Africa's Human Sciences Research Council, whilst studying apartheid in Israel, documented that during the final months of 2004 numerous killings were made by the IDF directed against students and children. Taking this small window of violence, we can see the character of the killings emerging.
On 7 September 2004, a ten-year old girl sitting at her desk in an UN Relief and Works Agency school in Khan Yunis camp was struck in the head by an Israeli bullet and died. This aggression was repeated a month later, when on October 3rd an Israeli tank drove through a school with children still in it, allegedly using it as a firing position. Twelve days later on the 15th of October, yet another child was killed whilst at their desk in a UN school. Two months after these incidents, a whole school was subjected to gunfire from Israeli forces which wounded no less than seven children, the eldest of them just nine years old.
The targeting of children whilst they sit in their classrooms, as depicted by the above examples, is a particularly serious offence, and the wider picture of Palestinian minors killed during the occupation is deeply distressing.
The Office for the Co-Ordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) records at least 703 children killed by the IDF since January 2005 alone, whilst life is particularly bleak for Palestinian children in Gaza, with studies by Queen's University Belfast estimating nearly all children in the besieged strip of land suffer from psychological trauma as a result of the Israeli occupation.
By far the deadliest period for Palestinian minors was during Israel's Operation Cast Lead. This assault on the Gaza strip in late 2008 and early 2009 resulted in the deaths of over 300 Palestinian children, and was recorded in Amnesty International's report as '22 Days of Death and Destruction'. The report details that hundreds of these children were killed with highly-accurate weapons, suggesting clear intent:
"Children playing on the roofs of their homes or in the street and other civilians going about their daily business, as well as medical staff attending the wounded were killed in broad daylight by Hellfire and other highly accurate missiles launched from helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, and by precision projectiles fired from tanks."
It is imperative to see the continuing killing of the young in light of the Israeli occupation's long record of brutality towards Palestinian youth. The same Amnesty report highlights how targeted schools were smouldered with burning white phosphorous, which constitutes a war crime, something which Israeli authorities continue to deny. Again in the recent attack on Gaza in November 2012, a further 34 children were killed by Israeli weapons.
When the previous two months 'mistakes' like the deaths of Lubna Hanash and Ziad Salaymah are woven into the long and repetitive narrative of state killings with highly precise and accurate weaponry, it is evident Israel is merely continuing its policy of disregard towards Palestinian life, a policy particularly heinous as it all too frequently includes the young, defenceless and innocent.


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As if I don't have enough going on, this week I caught a bad case of startitis. I started March of Joyful World! Which is my only legitimate start because I have to at least start March in March, right?... Read More →


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NM tribes will see money from federal settlement
Judge approves $940 million settlement
Native American pueblos in New Mexico will soon see money from a $940 million settlement with the federal government.
An Albuquerque judge approved it Wednesday.
"It's, I believe, a step in the right direction between federal and tribal relations, so it's very exciting," said Carleton Bowekaty, a Zuni Pueblo Council Member.
The lawsuit was filed, in part, by the Ramah Chapter of the Navajo Nation 25 years ago, claiming the U.S. government never paid the tribes part of federal contracts for things like education, housing and other social services.
The two sides tied up loose ends and an Albuquerque judge granted the final approval, which will finally allow local tribes to start receiving their share of the money within the next few months.
For Bowekaty, it is a long-awaited victory for his people.
"We don't take these situations lightly. We don't take their will and their wishes lightly. We will do the work that we need to make sure that in the end that they get the services they need," said Bowekaty.
The lawsuit includes 699 tribes across the country, and nearly 30 tribes in New Mexico.


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Amy Schumer Reveals Lyme Disease Diagnosis
Amy Schumer is being treated for Lyme disease.
'Late Night': Amy Schumer, Chris Fischer Talk Son's Name Change
Actress Amy Schumer and her husband Chris Fischer discuss why they recently changed their son Gene's name.
Amy Schumer Changes Her 11-Month-Old Son's Name
Pop culture fans know that Amy Schumer absolutely loves being a mom to her growing baby boy. But they may not know the secrets behind his name — until now.
Michelle Obama, Gaga, J. Lo to Join Oprah on Wellness Tour
Oprah Winfrey's going on tour, and she's bringing a rock-star lineup with her, including former first lady Michelle Obama and Grammy- and Oscar-winner Lady Gaga. Live Nation announced Wednesday that Winfrey's wellness arena tour with WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined) — dubbed "Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus" — will also include guest appearances from Jennifer Lopez, Dwayne Johnson, Amy...
Jennifer Lawrence Marries Art Dealer Cooke Maroney
Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence got married over the weekend in Rhode Island during a ceremony and reception studded with Hollywood stars. The "Hunger Games" star tied the knot with New York art dealer Cooke Maroney on Saturday at a Newport, Rhode Island, mansion. Lawrence's publicist confirmed to The Associated Press that the wedding took place, but did not provide additional...
Jennifer Lawrence Getting Hitched This Weekend to Cooke Maroney
Jennifer Lawrence is set to marry Cooke Maroney this weekend, according to multiple reports. Here's everything we know about their big day!
Zachary Levi's Nerves Growing Before MTV Movie & TV Awards
Zachary Levi plays a bulletproof superhero in "Shazam!," but the actor's nerves of steel are being tested leading up to his hosting duties for the MTV Movie & TV Awards. Levi knows those anxious feelings will be amplified when he first steps onstage to tape the ceremony Saturday night. But he believes showing what he called the "best version" of...
Zachary Levi's Nerves Growing Before MTV Movie & TV Awards
Zachary Levi plays a bulletproof superhero in "Shazam!," but the actor's nerves of steel are being tested leading up to his hosting duties for the MTV Movie & TV Awards. Levi knows those anxious feelings will be amplified when he first steps onstage to tape the ceremony Saturday night. But he believes showing what he called the "best version" of...
Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer Welcome Baby Boy Into the World
Amy Schumer and husband Chris Fischer welcome their firstborn son into the world on Sunday night.
Reimagining the Hollywood Comedy Just in Time for Valentine's Day
The saying goes that if something isn't broken, why try to fix it? It could be applied to the romantic comedy and Hollywood's regular attempts at remaking this stalwart of cinema, particularly when Valentine's Day rolls around each year.
Cardi B Declined Super Bowl Halftime Show in Support of Colin Kaepernick
Cardi B said she received an offer to perform at the Super Bowl, but struggled with the decision to turn down the lucrative opportunity in support of ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick. The Grammy-nominated rapper told The Associated Press on Friday evening that she had "mixed feelings" after she declined to take the stage at Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta. She...
Nick Cannon Slams Oscars For Dumping Kevin Hart
Nick Cannon isn't just defending his friend and fellow comedian Kevin Hart over the Oscars hosting controversy. He's also going after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences itself.
Amy Schumer Cancels Dallas Show, Hospitalized for Nausea
Amy Schumer says she's been hospitalized for severe, second-trimester nausea and apologized to fans in Dallas for canceling a stand-up show.
Amy Schumer Claps Back at Trolls Calling Her a Joke Thief
Maybe great minds think alike after all. Comedian Amy Schumer had a lot to say to trolls who who accused her of stealing jokes from other comedians. Reddit users in a 2015 channel claimed she stole a sex joke about sexual acts from her fellow comedian and friend, Patrice O'Neal.
Amy Schumer Pregnant, Expecting First Child With Husband Chris Fischer
The "I Feel Pretty" actress is expecting her first child with her husband, Chris Fischer. Schumer shared the baby news on friend Jessica Yellin's Instagram, by writing "I'm pregnant—Amy Schumer" on a list of her candidate recommendation's for voters. Yellin captioned the video on her story, "@amyschumer Getting Out the Vote, and Something Else."
Amy Schumer Supports Kaepernick, Sits Out Super Bowl Ads
Don't look for Amy Schumer in any Super Bowl LIII commercials this time around. She's sitting this one out as she stands with Colin Kaepernick and his take-a-knee protest against racism and police brutality.
Collins Backs Kavanaugh, Paving Way for Confirmation
After weeks of shocking accusations, hardball politics and rowdy Capitol protests, a pair of wavering senators declared Friday they will back Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation, all but guaranteeing the deeply riven Senate will elevate the conservative jurist to the nation's highest court on Saturday.
Sen. Collins Will Vote Yes on Brett Kavanaugh's Nomination
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, will vote yes on confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
Full List: People's Choice Awards Nominees
The People's Choice Awards announced the five finalists for its 43 different categories Monday, covering everything from film and TV to music, social media and style.
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Okay, so that <3 thingy doesn't work so well when you're using bad-assed web typography. Still. If you've followed Bitch magazine over the years (and if you haven't, you need to start, like, yesterday), you know they've had pretty consistent financial struggles. Unfortunately, that's just part of the reality that most small-to-medium-to-not-gargantuan print media find themselves in.
Lemme offer up two reasons why Bitch is near and dear to me. First, I'm a writer. (And by extension, I'm a reader.) Bitch is one of the reasons why. I've been fortunate to have some amazing people encourage me to share my writing, but even before that started happening, I met Bitch at my local feminist bookstore.
Ninety-six pages of smart writing about things that I cared about were waiting for me inside. Holy crap, there were people writing about things I had actually been thinking about for months. Television! Music! That asshole on the bus who keeps staring at me! Better yet, most of the writers were women. A lot of them were young, like me. Some of them were huge queers. Hooray!
I have no idea how many other writers Bitch has inspired over the years, let alone how many it might in the future. And for those of us who are writing, Bitch is an important outlet. My friends need bread and readers, yo.
And let's be frank, print media matters. I loves me some Internet. I loves me some Internet comment threads. This 'net is where I took a lot of my baby steps towards learning about feminism. But there's something nice about a deliberate, finally-honed column that's wrapped up in a neat little package with dozens of other essays. It just stares at you. It challenges you. And if you want to continue the conversation, you're going to have to get up off your ass, pick up your pen and write a thoughtful response of your own.
There's a second reason I've got a soft spot for Bitch. I read Bitch right about the time when I was coming out as trans (and lesbian, and a woman). Bitch was a lifeline. I mean, I don't know if you've ever come out as trans, and/or LGB, but that shit gives you a lot to process. I mean, before I came out, I had to wrestle with some serious Gender Studies 101, all while contemplating dropping some serious tuition on the 599 level course. In the pages of Bitch, I saw other folks doing the same. There's a reason I carried this magazine with me wherever I went.
Before I came out to my relatives, my sister noticed that my dog-eared, wrinkled copy of the latest edition of Bitch.
"Wait, you read Bitch?!"
She wandered off, only to return a few minutes later with a stack of back issues. It was there that I first encountered Julia Serano. Whoa.
Regularly reading Bitch became almost a rite of passage for me. I remember venturing out to the local zine fest, still very, very much not passing. I still remember getting to have then editor Lisa Jervis sign my copy of Bitchfest (which at the time was my preferred on-bus reading). I wasn't just impressed that she and everyone at the reading were completely non-interested that this awkward trans woman was hanging out, straining to hear every word. I was impressed that there were other people. There were others. Holy fuck, I wasn't alone in being pissed off at the assholes on the street who told me to smile, or the constantly judged me on the basis of what I happened to be wearing.
I can't imagine coming of age without Bitch. I can't, because I didn't. I get it that new media is the future, and that we're all broke and/or raising money for :cough: our own causes. I also get it that there are too many independent bookstores, and magazines, and authors to possibly support each and every one of them. If I could, I'd totally buy an island where all the feminist word nerds in the world could live for free while we work on our books and talk shit about the state of TV these days. For now, I'm only able to renew the subscription I let slip through the cracks as I clamped down on my spending. It's a start.


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High-Fiber Tortilla Bread
Tortillas are a warm and welcome wrapper for beans, grilled veggies, cheese and taco meat. They are traditionally made with white flour, a refined product that has been stripped of some of its original whole grain components. High-fiber tortilla bread is made from milled whole wheat flour, which has a higher fiber content because it retains its bran and germ.
Fiber Components
Whole grains include three components -- a bran, a germ and an endosperm. During the refinement process, the grains are stripped of the relatively high-fiber bran and germ, and only the lower-fiber endosperm remains. Removing those nutritious components also changes the way your body handles the food. You digest refined grains much more quickly than whole grains, and your body converts them into simple sugars that can spike and then crash your blood glucose levels. In contrast, higher-fiber whole grains are slowly digested and keep blood glucose levels more stable.
Health Benefits
High-fiber tortillas and other whole grain foods are not only better for your blood sugar levels, they can also keep you fuller for longer periods of time. This helps to prevent weight gain and obesity. Getting enough fiber every day reduces your risk of serious health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Use high-fiber tortillas for tacos, wraps, sandwiches and even burgers.
Nutrition Facts
A high-fiber tortilla made with whole wheat flour has about the same number of calories but more protein and four times the fiber content of a white flour tortilla. A 49-gram white flour tortilla has 146 calories, 4 grams of protein, 3.7 grams of fat, 24 grams of carbohydrates and 1.2 grams of fiber. The same-sized whole wheat tortilla has 152 calories, 5 grams of protein, 5 grams of fat, 22.5 grams of carbohydrates and 4.8 grams of fiber.
Fortified Tortillas
Several commercially produced high-fiber, low-carbohydrate tortillas are fortified with low-calorie, fiber-rich ingredients to increase their total fiber amounts. Those additives may include oat flour, barley flour, soy flour, cellulose fiber and other ingredients. With those additives, a single high-fiber tortilla may have 90 calories or fewer and 7 to 9 grams of total fiber. According to the Institute of Medicine, an adult man needs about 38 grams of fiber daily, and an adult woman needs about 25 grams daily.
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Carers how to help look after your back
The charity, Backcare, launches its awareness week on 7th-11th October. This year the charity turns its attention to the 'forgotten army' of helpers and carers who often have to lift/move the person they care for repetitively, and often in far from ideal postures. For many of these actions, had been in a work environment they would exceed current health and safety lifting guidelines.
There are currently around 6.5 million carers in the UK with the figure set to rise to 9 million by 2037 due in part to our aging population. For many carers physical activity such as lifting is a significant part of their daily routine. However, not all carers will be aware of their back health and joint health when looking after someone. Although paid carers should receive training on how to protect their backs and joints during the physical aspects of their work, many unpaid carers, of which there are 5.8 million in England and Wales, may not receive any formal training or information about back and joint care and how to generally help look after their joints better. Of course sole carers looking after family members should they get in to trouble are usually in the least able position to rest if they get injured because there is often no one else who helps.
To coincide with Back Care Awareness Week (7th-11th October) the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) and WellBeing Clinics has developed the following simple tips for all carers to help them whilst they're helping others.
Golden rules for carers
- Think ahead – assess each situation and look for the best and easiest way to achieve the desired result. This may mean using any available equipment whether it be for specialist lifting or a simple sack barrow for moving boxes of supplies.
- Follow the weight – always try and face the direction in which you want to carry any weight – your body is strongest when you are square on to the weight.
- Take care when lifting – never lift while twisting from the waist. Bend your knees, try to have a relaxed, straight back and if possible, brace your abdominal muscles. For added stability make sure that your feet are about a shoulder width or more apart before lifting. Try to use the bigger leg muscles to lift not the smaller back muscles.
Ask for training – whether you are caring in a formal setting or helping someone at home, make sure you have been properly trained in how to use any equipment. Supportive shoes are essential – wear good, soft-soled shoes that are supportive and have a good grip on the ground. Try to take regular breaks – if doing a repetitive task, take a break every 20 minutes and do some simple stretches (see the video) to relax your muscles.
Self help for Carers – Straighten Up
Tim Hutchful from the BCA comments: "Carers spend long periods of time on their feet and put a lot of strain on their bodies, from lifting and assisting the person they are caring for, to moving equipment. Even though our bodies are very well adapted to a variety of tasks, carers need to be particularly careful not to overload themselves and put their backs at risk. Formal care settings should have lifting and moving equipment available and staff should always make sure that they have been trained in the proper use of all equipment. Home carers should make sure they receive home assessments for the person they are caring for as equipment can be loaned out – this will require appropriate training for proper use.
Derby Chiropractors Ian Reed and Richard Nelson recommend the above very simple three minute video exercise routine – 'Straighten Up UK' developed by the British Chiropractic Association (BCA). 'Straighten Up' routine is really easy to incorporate into daily life, its aim is to help strengthen the spine, improve posture and general flexibility. All of which could help prevent you from getting into trouble.
What if you are in pain and it is not going away?
For specific advice or concerns why not call one of our Derby Chiropractors – Ian and Richard on 01332 224820 or use this link to see what conditions do Chiropractors treat. You can contact WellBeing Clinics by email if it is more convenient.
If you decide that you would like to see if Chiropractic treatment could help you can book in 24 hours a day using our online booking service. We also offer every patient a 100% satisfaction guarantee so you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
1 Statistics taken from Carers UK http://www.carersuk.org/newsroom/stats-and-facts
2 According to data from the Office of National Statistics from the 2011 census


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Helmsdale Fleece Coat in Chocolate
A lovely design in Chocolate fleece. An elegant coat which has a deep shawl collar, pockets in the side seams and has deep cuffs which can be turned back. It is fastened with one large button. It is a generously sized garment.
As an example the size 14/16 will fit a generous 16. 18/20 a generous 20 and 22/24 a generous 24.
Back length approx. 34"
Sizes - 14/16 18/20 22/24
Colour - Chocolate
100% Anti pill Polyester Fleece. Machine washable.
Shown with our Matilda fleece hat in Chocolate see it in our Accessories Collection.


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The 'working poor' are a substantial group, the latest estimate putting 10% of European workers at risk of poverty, up from 8% in 2007. This report describes the development of in-work poverty in the EU since the crisis of 2008, picking up where an earlier Eurofound report on this subject, published in 2010, ended and looks at what countries have done to combat the problem since. This endeavour is complicated by the policy focus on employment as a route out of poverty, underplaying the considerable financial, social and personal difficulties experienced by the working poor. The increase in non-standard forms of employment in many countries appears to have contributed to rising in-work poverty. The report argues the case for greater policy attention and action on the part of governments, employers and social partners, not only through direct measures associated with both the minimum and living wage, progressive taxation, in-work benefits and social assistance, but also and more importantly through indirect measures such as more flexible working arrangements, housing, upgrading of skills and childcare.
Key findings
- Although it is difficult to discern clear trends, there is a link between increases in non-standard forms of employment in many countries and the expansion in the proportion of Europeans at risk of in-work poverty.
- The working poor face significantly more social problems than the population as a whole: in-work poverty is associated with lower levels of subjective and mental well-being, problems with accommodation, as well as poorer relationships with other people and feelings of social exclusion. This finding demonstrates the importance of paying specific attention to this group and better documenting the social situation of people at risk of in-work poverty.
- Most Member States do not specifically address in-work poverty, and the examples in this report show that governments and the social partners have approached the issue through the discussion of poverty more generally, with a particular focus on measures to get people into work. Consequently, the number of policies that are designed explicitly to protect or improve the situation of the working poor is limited.
- While an adequate minimum wage is a core pillar of any model of social protection for the working poor, it is clear that policy attention should rather be on minimum household income to reflect more accurately the situation of many of the working poor.
One advantage of measures that indirectly improve the living standards of the working poor is that they help these households without necessarily having them as their main focus. Unfortunately, this can also be a significant disadvantage because the risk exists that these measures fail to reach the working poor. The impact of indirect measures as a tool to prevent in-work poverty needs to be further evaluated.
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In Danger of Extinction Through Devil Facial Tumour Disease
The Tasmanian devil is an icon of Tasmania, an island state of Australia. It has been chosen as the symbol of the Tasmanian National Parks and Wildlife Service.Credit: Wikimedia
The Tasmanian devil is a squat, ungainly looking marsupial the size of a small but powerful dog. The forequarters and head are larger and stronger than the hindquarters, especially in the males. The front legs are longer than the back making the animal look very out of proportion. Devils have black fur with some having white markings on the hindquarters and a white bar across the chest.
For its size, it has the one of the most powerful bites of any mammal. It is renowned for its frenetic screeching and howling, especially when feeding. Several devils will converge on a carcase and wrangle fiercely over the spoils. The devil will gorge on its prey, consuming up to 40% of its own weight in around half an hour.
Some ten or fifteen years ago, the Tasmanian devil had made a good recovery from a very low population. It became fully protected by law in 1941. It was quite common and its future appeared secure. Its main threats had been man, either through poisoning, shooting and trapping or through destruction of habitat. Other threats included chemicals used in the forestry industry, competition from quolls and foxes, and feral cats and dogs.
But in the late 1990s, the Tassie devil was beset by a new problem – DFTD or devil facial tumour disease. By May 2008, they had been listed as endangered by the Threatened Species Protection Act 1995.
First seen in 1996, devil facial tumour disease is a debilitating cancerous sarcoma which is incurable, causing death three to five months after onset. The disease affects roughly 50% of wild devils. Ulcerated tumours develop around the jaws and head and the animal generally starves to death over a few months.Credit: Wikimedia
DFTD is a transmissible cancer, passed on from one animal to another. Devils have very low levels of genetic diversity and are more prone to infections of this type. They also have a chromosomal mutation unique among carnivores.
Devils occupying the west coast area and far north-west are the only animals currently free of the disease. In the north-east where signs of the disease were first noticed, average spotlight sightings have dropped roughly 95% from 1993 to 2005.
In 2006, DFTD was gazetted under the Animal Health Act as a List B notifiable disease.
The Government of Tasmania is undertaking programmes designed to reduce the impact of DFTD. As there is no cure, the authorities are attempting to remove sick animals and quarantine healthy ones. Field monitoring involves trapping devils within a defined area and working out the number affected. Areas are revisited regularly to monitor changes in numbers and/or any recovery of local populations. Diseased individuals are removed in the hope that this will help suppress the disease and allow healthy devils to mature and breed. Part of the strategy is to develop a group of healthy devils in captivity and to keep them isolated from the disease. The cost of preserving the Tasmanian devil has been estimated at $11 million.


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May 14, 2015 (Denver, Colorado)
We are pleased to confirm that Wells Fargo, the corporate partner for No Barriers Warriors 2015 Expedition, will be joining us for their own team building expedition and parallel training on St. Mary's Glacier in Colorado this June. This year's No Barriers Warriors capstone expedition will be to Gannett Peak, the apex of the entire Central Rockies; at 13,804 feet it is located in Wyoming between Fremont and Sublette Counties along the Continental Divide. There will be two team trainings prior to the expedition launch, and the summit is planned for September 11.
As a part of their sponsorship, a team from Wells Fargo will be participating in a team building expedition delivered by our team that follows a similar curriculum to the veterans program. We are excited for the journey!
If you are interested in a great team building trip for your team, please contact us to discuss our 1-3 day programs. We can customize one for you!


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ALAMEDA — The Raiders added a pair of free agent defenders Friday in cornerback Senquez Golson and defensive end Armonty Bryant.
Golson, 24, is a former second-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2015 NFL draft. He spent his first two years on the injured reserve list with shoulder and foot injuries, never playing a game for the team that drafted him. Last season Golson spent time on the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
If he can remain healthy, Golson (5-foot-9, 176 pounds) has the skill set to guard smaller receivers in the slot. He had excellent ball skills at Mississippi, where his 16 career interceptions in 49 games (33 starts) were third in school history at the time of his departure. He was a unanimous All-America selection in 2014.
Bryant (6-foot-4, 265 pounds) did not play last season and last played for the Detroit Lions in 2016 with three sacks and one forced fumble in five games. In 36 career games with four starts, Bryant, 27, showed flashes of being a good pass rusher with 11.5 sacks.
Originally a seventh-round draft pick by the Cleveland Browns out of East Central University, Bryant had a school record 27.5 sacks.
Both players arrive with off-the-field issues in their past.
In 2014, Golson was arrested in Mississippi for disorderly conduct and failure to comply when he wouldn't show a police officer proper I.D.
Bryant was arrested in 2012 for selling marijuana, had a 2013 arrest for driving under the influence and in 2015 was arrested for speeding which resulted in a felony drug possession charge when officers found two pills of Oxycodone and one of Adderall.


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Who better to share their wisdom about sprint athletics than former Director of Coaching of the British Athletics Federation, Frank Dick, and Olympic medallist Jason Gardener. Both will speak at the SPAR Speed Conference on Saturday 6 October.
Gardener, who won gold in the 4 x 100m at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, will present, 'How to develop the acceleration phase of an athlete,' a highly relevant topic for those involved with speed events.
Dick, an athletics coaching great who is also a widely renowned motivational speaker, will focus his presentation on a 'four-year training plan for speed athletes'.
The conference held at Bath University, organised by UK Athletics, is part of a long-term vision to ensure a smooth transition to GB&NI team level for athletes on a performance pathway that can result in Great Britain & Northern Ireland having three athletes in all speed events for the 2012 London Olympics.
To enable this to happen conferences are held to ensure the depth of knowledge and skills and the quality of coaching in all sprint disciplines is addressed.
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The Smithereens perform at the State Theatre in Falls Church, Virginia, on Jan. 17, 2020. (Photo by Mark Caicedo)
"In sickness and in health."
Those words are normally reserved for particularly solemn occasions, but those same moments can be joyous, life-affirming and festive… much like a Smithereens concert, come to think of it. Friday night was just one of those instances with the New Jersey-based Smithereens making their 20th appearance at the State Theatre in Falls Church. For many of us battling colds, flu, and various other ailments, The Smithereens energetic, exuberant, and healing music was just the right medicine.


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Mrs. Pratibha Arya is a practicing gynaecologist for the last 20 years and since 2007 she has worked as Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist for Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust, presently based at Alexandra Hospital, Redditch. She holds private clinics at Droitwich Spa Hospital, Droitwich.
Mrs. Arya specialises in menstrual disorders (heavy/irregular/painful cycles), pelvic pain/ endometriosis, problems associated with menopause, contraception, vaginal/ uterine prolapse.
Surgical procedures: Mrs. Arya has extensive experience in gynaecological procedures including surgery for fibroids, abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy, prolapse surgery, resection of polyps, ablation (Novasure and balloon ablation), sterilization, and hysteroscopy as inpatient and outpatient procedure. She conducts laparoscopic procedures (keyhole surgery) for ovarian cysts, endometriosis and other conditions.
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Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust based at Alexandra Hospital, Redditch
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Innovations: Helped Inimod to develop a new form of foetal scalp pen: Automated Foetal Blood Gas Sampling System.
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Ambulatory Gynaecology
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Received Clinical Excellence Award in 2011.
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• Radhae Raghavan, Pallavi Arya, Pratibha Arya, Susnata China. Abdominal incisions and sutures in obstetrics and gynaecology. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. Volume 16, Issue 1, 13–18, January 2014
• Patel SK, Jackson L, Warren AY, Arya P, Shaw RW, Khan RN: J Cell Mol Med. 17(1):134-46 (Jan 13)
• M. Srinivasan, P. Arya: Pregnancy outcome following suboptimal rise in beta HCG. Audit presentation at AEPU conference, B'ham (Nov. 12)
• M. Srinivasan, P. Arya: Pregnancy outcome following suboptimal rise in beta HCG. Audit poster presentation at 10th international conference of RCOG Malaysia (Jun. 12)
• Sakunthala Sahithi Tirumuru, Pratibha Arya, and Pallavi Latthe:Understanding precocious puberty in girls. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. 14(2): 121-129 (Apr. 12)
• Pearson T, Zhang J, Arya P, Warren AY, Ortori C, Fakis A, Khan RN, Barrett DA: Measurement of vasoactive metabolites (hydroxyeicosatetraenoic and epoxyeicosatrienoic acids) in uterine tissues of normal and compromised human pregnancy.J Hypertens. 28(12):2429-37 (Dec 2010).
Courses offered to GPs
2011/12: Organized/ taught at GP study day at Redditch. Excellent feedback (median score of 82/92).
• 2012,13,14: Only Consultant in O& G to organize peer evaluated master classes for FY trainees and students. Excellent feedback (average score 94%).
• 2011/12/13 'Mandatory maternity training day (PROMPT)';
• 2012/13: Organized and taught FY2 trainees (rating 90.9% and 94%)
• 2011/12: Invited for talks at GP Surgery.
Outcomes (self-reported)
• Ambulatory gynaecology (June 11): Audit on 'OPH Services at Alex' > business case for an alphascope with reduction of inpatient hysteroscopy/ patients travel to KTC. We now have high class equitable service countywide; 100% patient satisfaction for PMB pathway; no breaches in since 2011.
Hysteroscopy (2014): Successfully trained to provide a new service of ESSURE hysterscopic sterilization at Redditch; 100% success rate so far.
Patient satisfaction survey for OPH services, my gynaecology clinics and inpatient admissions at Redditch in 2011and 360 degree EDGECUMBE feedback in 2013 have revealed excellent feedback with 96% recommending the service to family and friends.
Since 2012/13: Only consultant in Redditch providing endometrial ablation under LA reducing hospital stay + increased bed availability.
• Gynae stats 13/14: OP new to FU ratio:1:1.3 (dept. average 1:1.8); theatre utilization: 79.25%; no post-op complications; average hospital stay for gyn. surgery 1.5 days (dept. average 1.6); no readmissions/ return to theatre.
- MBBS,MD King Gorges Medical college,India 1982
Additional training
GMC registration
Reference number 4071853
Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)
Practice hours
Appt Bookings
- BMI The Droitwich Spa Hospital, WR9 8DN
- Tuesday
- 14:30 - 16:30
- 01905 793333
- BMI The Droitwich Spa Hospital, WR9 8DN
- Thursday
- 10:00 - 12:30
- 01905 793333
Post treatment communication
Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies guidelines.
In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the following contact details
Mrs Arya


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An Evening With Jon Mikl Thor (Dead Horse Rewind)
This episode of The Five Count is from Feb. 2, 2008. It featured a special interview with Jon Mikl Thor and his guitar player Steve Price. Thor is a former Mr. USA body builder, creator of the "muscle rock" musical genre, and writer, producer, and star of the cult film Rock 'N' Roll Nightmare. During the show we discussed the early days of muscle rock, how easily Thor could handle Danzig in the octagon, Steve Price's tendency to play until he bleeds, and what it was like on the set of Rock N' Roll Nightmare. Check out the show, Ol' Scratch!


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8 MS-Friendly Exercise Tips
Exercise can help you manage your multiple sclerosis symptoms. Here's how to make sure your MS exercise routine is tailored to your needs.
Exercise is essential when you have multiple sclerosis (MS) — for your overall health and to help you manage MS symptoms. Exercise may even slow the progression of the disease, according to the findings of a study published in 2012 in the journal Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders. However, you'll need to tailor your routine to your individual capabilities and limitations, which can change as MS progresses. Still, there are many exercises you can do with MS. You'll benefit by increased flexibility, decreased pain, and elevated mood. Start with these strategies to exercise smart with MS.
Start Slowly
Before you start exercising with MS or try to adapt your fitness plan, talk with your doctor to make sure your workout routine is safe. Your doctor may recommend that you map out an exercise routine with a physical therapist or an experienced personal trainer. Go slow at first if you're new to exercise in general. If you do too much too soon, you could end up doing damage instead of good. Listen to your body and you'll know your limits.
Work With a Professional
A physical therapist or experienced personal trainer can recommend specialized programs, such as aqua therapy or horse therapy, that would be most suitable for you and your goals, says Kathleen Costello, RN, MS, a nurse practitioner and research associate at the Johns Hopkins Multiple Sclerosis Center in Baltimore. A physical therapist in particular has the knowledge to help you design an exercise program that is well-balanced and beneficial yet safe for a person with MS.
Pace Yourself
"Pacing yourself is huge," says Mandy Rohrig, PT, DPT, a physical therapist with the Horizon Rehabilitation Center in Omaha, Neb. If you go all-out, you'll wipe out before you can complete your routine. Take as many breaks as you need during each workout session. "You'll see better improvements over a longer period of time if you pace your workouts," Rohrig says. It's also important to take about 10 minutes to warm up and cool down. Gentle warm-ups, such as a brisk walk, can help avoid injuries, and cooldowns, such as light stretching, can help prevent muscles from stiffening.
Set Realistic Goals
Because people with MS have different symptoms and capabilities, exercise goals should be tailored to the individual as well, Rohrig says. Continuing to work with a physical therapist or personal trainer can enable you to adapt your exercise program to your strengths and weaknesses as they change. Maybe the goal of your exercise program is to develop the strength to climb stairs or make it easier for you to stand and cook dinner. Realistic goals are achievable, but unrealistic goals can set you up for disappointment.
Avoid Overheating
Heat can exacerbate MS symptoms. "Heat intolerance is common in people with MS," Rohrig says. To keep cool in summer, do outdoor exercise in the morning before the sun is at its peak or go to a gym that's climate-controlled. Wear clothing made of breathable fabrics and, if needed, consider wearing a cooling vest or cold packs. "Cooling devices can help bring your core body temperature down so you can exercise longer and stronger," Rohrig says.
Call on a Friend
Having an exercise buddy is helpful, especially if you have MS. Your workout buddy doesn't have to exercise with you all the time, either. This person can provide valuable motivation and support, Rohrig says. Letting someone know when you're going to the gym or out for a walk is also a good idea. Your exercise buddy can check on you and make sure you return home safely.
Drink Up
When exercising with MS, it can be easy to become dehydrated, and dehydration can be dangerous. You could also become overheated, which can trigger various MS symptoms. "Staying hydrated helps keep your body temperature down," Rohrig says. "If you're dehydrated, your energy levels deteriorate, and you won't be able to exercise as long." Drink before you're thirsty and always keep a water bottle handy so you can take sips between exercises.
Gear Up
Make sure you have the proper equipment for every activity. If you're biking, wear a helmet. If you're walking, wear supportive athletic shoes. And if stability is an issue for you, it might be wise to invest in a shoe that can help you maintain your balance. Consider a water bottle as an essential piece of equipment, too.


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Episode 2 Eddie's Showstopper Bake Recipe: Two Turtle Doves Fruitcake
Episode 2 Showstopper Bake: Eddie's Two Turtle Doves Fruitcake
Two Turtle Doves Fruitcake
For the Fruit Cake:
• 5oz dried apricots
• 5oz dried cranberries
• 2 jars maraschino cherries
• 5oz golden raisins
• 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
• 2 sticks salted butter softened
• 1 1/3 cups light brown sugar
• 5 large eggs
• 2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking soda
• 1 pint spiced rum
For the Glaze:
• 1 ½ cups confectioners sugar
• ½ stick butter (unsalted)
• ¼ cup Morgan's spiced rum
Turtle doves:
• white chocolate melting wafers
• dark chocolate melting wafers
• White fondant
• brown, white and green gel colors
• Turtle mold
• Dove mold
Buttercream Frosting
• 2 cups confectioners sugar
• 1lb. unsalted Butter chilled and cut into pieces
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt
1. Soak fruit overnight in ½ bottle of rum
2. In a large bowl combine soaked fruit and walnuts
3. In mixing bowl cream butter and sugar till fluffy
4. Beat in eggs and vanilla
5. Whisk together flour and baking soda, slowly add dry ingredients to the wet making sure to
6. mix well.
7. Pour mixture over fruit and nuts, stir to combine
8. Transfer to two greased 10" round pans and 6" round
9. Bake at 350/176 for 35-40 mins 300 degrees Fahrenheit or or until toothpick comes out clean.
10. Allow to cool for 10 mins
11. In small saucepan heat sugar, butter and rum. Cook at medium high temp for 5 to 10 mins to dissolve sugar and melt butter. Bring to a boil and cook for another 5 mins. Turn off heat and let cool 10 mins
12. Using a butter knife or the handle of spatula or spoon poke holes in cake and pour glaze over cake while still warm. Allow glaze to soak into cake.
13. Decorate as desired.
Turtle Doves:
1. Using a chocolate mold pour white melted chocolate into mold.
2. Place mold in fridge for chocolate to set, approx. 20 mins
3. Use green and brown color gels to color chocolate.


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Carlene Parsons Remedial Massage
Remedial Massage
Hi, my name is Carlene Parsons, a qualified and professionally trained Remedial Massage Therapist. For over 20 years I have been turning my passion, for helping others to improve their health, into a wonderful career.
Whether you have a particular problem, ache or ailment or simply feel you deserve a calming and rejuvenating break away from your routine, massage can help you get back to a life of health, strength and comfort.
I welcome you to visit my clinics. Conveniently located in central Adelaide and Modbury North, easily accessible by public transport and plenty of parking close by.
My services include:Read more
Hi, my name is Carlene Parsons, a qualified and professionally trained Remedial Massage Therapist. For over 20 years I have been turning my passion, for helping others to improve their health, into a wonderful career.
Whether you have a particular problem, ache or ailment or simply feel you deserve a calming and rejuvenating break away from your routine, massage can help you get back to a life of health, strength and comfort.
I welcome you to visit my clinics. Conveniently located in central Adelaide and Modbury North, easily accessible by public transport and plenty of parking close by.
My services include:
Remedial Massage
Therapeutic Massage
Myofascial Release
Pregnancy Massage
Post-Surgical Massage
Infrared Sauna
Completing relevant, accredited courses in massage and related treatments allows me to offer you up to date information and provide best therapy practices.
These include:
Current First Aid Certificate
Applied Anatomy and Techniques for Neck Pain, M&MA 2017
Chapman's Reflexes, from P. Nutting 2016
Certificate of Pregnancy Massage, from Pregnancy Massage Australia in 2011.
Certificate of Reflexology, from the SA College of Natural and Traditional Medicine in 2007.
Certificate of Craniosacral Therapy, from the Australian College of Tactile Therapies in 2005.
Diploma of Myofascial Release, from the Australian College of Tactile Therapies, 2004.
Diploma of Remedial Massage, 1995.
If you are ready to let those aches and pains melt away then you are ready to schedule an appointment today.
A bliss your body will thank you for!
Remedial Massage is a complementary therapy used to treat damaged, tense or immobile muscles. It is also useful for painful problems affecting ligaments, tendons and bones.
By stimulating the blood supply, Remedial Massage may make joints more flexible and help to repair damaged tissue. Through stabilising and relaxing your muscles you may see improvements in headache, neck & shoulder, abdominal, lower back or sciatic pain.
What to expect
Using a number of different techniques, I will work with you, to deeply penetrate the muscles associated with your pain and discomfort. Joint motion, strength and stabilisation will be enhanced as 'feel good' hormones are produced to ease your pain.
I will work on stretching out your tight muscles and ensure overused muscles relax and release, to reduce cramping and encourage tissue regeneration. You can expect to feel your pent up stress and pain start to fade away.
Say goodbye to those annoying aches and pains with a Remedial Massage!
Offering experienced and skilled Therapeutic Massage, your unique needs and pains will dictate your treatment. Therapeutic Massage can be part of a longer treatment plan or as a stand-alone treatment. It can be beneficial to people who are feeling sore and tight or have tired muscles. You may engage in hard labour throughout your day, be an office worker who is under pressure, someone who has high levels of stress or a weekend warrior who has pushed your limits.
Therapeutic Massage will help.
What to expect
Therapeutic Massage is a combination of Relaxation Massage and Remedial Massage. Using techniques to work your sore and tight muscle tissues, the increased blood and oxygen supply, may help to eliminate cellular waste and reduce swelling.
The relaxation effect may also help to calm your breathing and heart rate, normalising your blood pressure, and decreasing the negative effects of stress throughout your body.
The perfect antidote to a busy lifestyle, enjoy a Therapeutic Massage today!
Myofascial release is a form of soft tissue therapy that is used to treat skeletal muscle immobility and pain by releasing shortness and tightness. This technique focuses primarily on the fascia – the connective tissue beneath the skin that stabilises and separates muscles and internal organs.
For example, if you feel head or back pain, or a tightness in your body, that is causing you to favour and rely on one hip or shoulder, you may benefit from myofascial release.
What to expect
This relaxing, therapeutic oil-less massage involves gentle and sustained pressure to loosen and lengthen your constricting fascia. After the tension is eliminated, this release of pain and stress from your body will promote relaxation and leave you feeling totally refreshed.
Free yourself from tightness and muscle pains with Myofascial release!
Reiki is a Japanese technique used for stress reduction and relaxation. Using the life-force energy that flows through us all, Reiki is a hands on healing technique that removes blockages in your chakras, allowing positive energy to flow through, renewing and energising you.
The principles of Reiki increase life force energy, low levels of which can cause various issues. If your energy is high, you are likely to be happy, full of motivation and healthy. Whether you want relief from anxiety or stress, would like to feel more centred or are simply not feeling yourself, Reiki is a wonderfully gentle and non-invasive option.
What to expect
Reiki sessions are conducted in my warm and inviting clinic. By placing my hands in prescribed positions, I raise the vibrations of the energy field, in and around your body, your negative energy then dissolves. This allows your positive life force to flow in a natural way, promoting a sense of calm, focus and wellbeing.
Find a state of calm and centred balance with Reiki!
Pregnancy Massage may help you to overcome the unique challenges that come with pregnancy. It is ideal to help relieve pain and discomfort in a time when your pregnancy may not allow you to use certain over the counter medicines or pain relievers.
Pregnancy can put a lot of stress on the legs, shoulders, neck, back and especially the abdominal muscles. Pregnancy Massage is a soothing, relaxing and safe way to let these aches and pains drift away. With the resulting flood of feel good endorphins your baby is impacted positively too.
What to expect
To reduce stress, swelling and joint pain I use a range of gentle massage techniques, creams and oils. Having helped many pregnant clients, my clinic can provide all the comfort required to assist you during this special time in your life.
Pregnancy Massage is able to reduce stress hormones, loosen tight muscles, increase blood flow, improve mood, lower anxiety and help you sleep better. All perfectly harmonious to your pregnancy journey!
Give your body the break it deserves with a comforting Pregnancy Massage!
Rehabilitation following surgery is a critical period with healing, freedom of movement, reduction of pain and the reduction of scars a priority. Post-surgical massage is ideal for these health outcomes. Stimulating blood flow and nutrients in the soft tissue and by increasing the efficiency of the lymphatic system, reduce swelling.
Post-Surgical Massage can also strengthen your immune system which is important in fighting off post-operative infection. Through reducing the build up of excess collagen fibres – which lead to scar tissue, this form of massage can also reduce the appearance of scars and help soften the skin.
What to expect
Your personal needs will dictate the massage type and treatment. With a wide assortment of soothing creams and stimulating oils available, you can expect a relaxing and rejuvenating experience that leaves you with a feeling of bliss and comfort.
Massage plays a valuable role as a supplement to more traditional surgical rehab, so if you're in need of an experienced and skilled massage therapist to aid your recovery, I can assist.
Allow me to stimulate your body's natural healing abilities with a Post-Surgical Massage!
Far Infrared sauna is the perfect way to soothe those persistent aches and pains, reduce your stress and remove the toxins in your body. This safe and advanced therapy uses light on the infrared spectrum, which is able to penetrate deep into the body, safely cleansing the tissue, leaving you feeling warm and rejuvenated.
What to expect
Your sauna session can be tailored to your own comfort level using 'dry' Infrared technology. Use it to relieve arthritis, joint stiffness, muscle pain, stimulate your immune system to help fight colds and flu, warm muscles prior to your massage or simply to promote relaxation and melt away stress.
It's important to stay hydrated before your infrared sauna session, with 500mls of water recommended in the hour prior. Clean skin allows your body to flush out toxins most effectively, so limit the skin care products you use before your sauna experience where possible.
Enjoy the sauna listening to relaxation music, to help soothe and de-stress you, with your privacy my priority. You will have access to towels and water, all that's left to do is sit back and soak up the numerous health benefits of your sauna experience.
Let toxins drain away in a safe and advanced Far Infrared Sauna!
Reflexology is a relaxing massage of the feet, that aims to promote wellness in other areas of the body. It is based on the principle that the foot has reflex points that connect to organs and structures throughout the body.
Reflexology may be used to target a particular pain or body part or to improve the function of a particular system. As a non-intrusive treatment, Reflexology works on multiple levels – calming, relaxing, balancing, restoring and boosting your whole body.
What to expect
Using a foot map to guide my work, I use movements of the thumb and fingers to send a stimulus to your central nervous system, which in turn adjusts tension levels.
The resulting relaxation optimises the functioning of your respiratory, neuropeptide, circulatory, immune and endocrine systems. By reducing stress and helping to boost your mood, this treatment helps to keep the energy flowing clearly throughout your body, promoting optimal health and wellbeing.
Sit back and relax with soothing and stress-releasing Reflexology!
Carlene is a caring practitioner that helped with my aches and pains. I highly recommend Carlene for anyone with deep muscle problems such as I had. I also attend Carlene for pure relaxation.
Amazing! I thoroughly enjoy the service provided at Carlen's massage. The relaxed atmosphere along with the professional massage techniques leave me in a world of paradise. Carlene you do a fantastic job and yes i cannot wait to visit you again. Try this massage therapist you will be glad you did.
Carlene is a superb massage therapist, whether you want deep muscle treatment or pure relaxation with soft hands and meditative music – or anything in between. She is great at loosening and stretching muscles in the days before major cycling or running events.
Absolutely recommend Carlene and her massage services! I have been seeing Carlene monthly for over four years now and no longer have I had to go to physio's on the odd occasion due to one thing or another.
Seeing her monthly helps to keep my body maintained, massaging out those tight spots developed through the month.
Carlene has over the last few years done a wonderful job in keeping my back, neck and shoulders rather more supple and relaxed. She listens and thinks about what is needed. She is both firm and gentle as the occasion demands, and is generous with her time and advice. And just such a very nice, caring person. Without a doubt the best massage practitioner I have had over a 30 year period of sports injuries and now ageing muscular tightness.
I sought help from Carlene following a traumatic ankle injury. Rehab left me in excruciating pain, unable to even sleep comfortably due to the transferred pain up my legs and into my hips. Carlene was the key to solving those problems. She's always willing to go the extra mile to ensure her patients leave pain-free, and remain so for days (even weeks) after treatment. I honestly can't thank her enough, nor recommend her more highly. Carlene, I look forward to our next appointment.
Very professional and nice. Will be back
Highly recommended. Carlene is a professional, attentive and knowledgable massage therapist who has an intuitive skill in treating all those aches, pains and niggles. I've been coming to Carlene for a number of years and she is simply the best massage therapist I've ever had. Thanks Carlene!!
Long time client. Carlene's professional manner and treatment is part of my way of life. She helps with the aches and pains and keeps me moving.
Awesome Professional Therapy!


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Lies, Damn lies and Statistics
Almost every day now we see news articles calling the peak of the Sydney market. They've been doing this for nearly 18 months now, since last Q 2015. One just recently called "top" because in the Sydney market in April 2017 prices "fell" by, wait for it, 0.1% and auction clearance rates "fell" to just over 70% !
Did anybody think to tell these people that in the month of April we had:
- 4 day Easter break
- An Anzac Day long weekend
- 2 weeks of NSW school holidays
- Selling agents who 'pocket' listings until May when normality returns
Now that we are into May, we are seeing prices continue to rise and auction clearance rates are back over 80%……..so much for these geniuses calling the "top".
It might make good headlines but it is holding out false hope to people holding off buying until a market crash occurs.
What's going to cause a market crash anyway? Probably only 3 possible things:
- Rising interest rates of 1% or more (bear in mind the long term trend for housing loan interest rates is 7% and we are a long way from that – years away I suspect).
- Rising unemployment (latest figures and projections show falling interest rates).
- Global unrest – the only real possibility
Look, booms don't last forever, and we acknowledge that, but if you are out on the sidelines wand wanting to get into the market, my advice is to get in now. The longer you wait, the more I think you'll have to pay.


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June 3rd, 2014
NDP tables bill to establish National Day of the Midwife
New Democrat MP Rosane Doré Lefebvre (Alfred-Pellan) tabled a bill in the House of Commons to declare May 5 National Day of the Midwife in Canada. The bill aims to show appreciation for the important role that midwives play in delivering thousands of Canadian babies each year.
"I believe it is important to spread public awareness about the contributions that midwives are making to maternal care, and the health of newborns and nursing infants," said Doré Lefebvre. "I hope that by acknowledging this day, we will be able to contribute to promoting and improving access to midwives across Canada."
May 5 has already been declared International Day of the Midwife, and in Canada, approximately 1300 midwives are currently practicing or studying in the field. Only 2 to 5% of Canadians have access to midwifery services, and several regions – including Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and the Yukon – offer no access to midwives. However, statistics from around the world have shown that midwives play an essential role in improving the quality of life of both mothers and babies.
NDP MP Peggy Nash (Parkdale—High Park) also stood up in support of the bill. "Midwives and midwifery services are a vital part of the maternity care system all across Canada," said Nash.
"Here is Canada, midwives play a critical role in the delivery of primary health care services and national recognition is a way of acknowledging this important contribution," said Joanna Nemrava, President of the Canadian Association of Midwives. "We feel that all parties can support this Private Members' Bill."


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Easyliving Furniture & Interiors
Richard Hofer
08 9386 6311
144 Stirling Highway
Nedlands WA 6009
Easyliving Furniture and Interiors have been setting the standards for innovative Western Australian furniture design since the mid-1980's
And yes, you'll still find their enormous showroom on Stirling Highway in Nedlands were they are the Perth Base for quality southwest furniture manufacturer JahRoc.
Quality Australian timber furniture has always been one of Easyliving's fortes and if you have something particular in mind they have qualified designers on hand to help you get EXACTLY what you want.
With technology moving forward so quickly these days often a standard entertainment unit is just not suitable. TVs are getting bigger, they're coming with surround sound systems and you still need to keep some space for the DVD player! It's here that Easylivings expertise in custom design and manufacture comes into it's own.
If you are looking for an entertainment unit to house the latest in sight and sound technology their showroom is full of ideas. Plus, if you have ideas of your own, one of Easyliving's designers will listen to what you have in mind and translate that into a functional and well designed unit whether you have a 90cm or 90 inch TV!
While all of Easylivings furniture is either Australian or West Australian made, they do carry one exception the rule with their range of Scandanavian made Stressless products. These were voted the BEST recliners IN THE WORLD at the recent British Furniture Manufacturers Awards.
Stressless recliners have features like adjustable head rests, lumber support and they come in different sizes for personal comfort.
As Melanie Camp and David Grant discovered they are perhaps, a little too comfortable!
If you would like to experience what sitting in the best recliners in the world feels like or perhaps you're chasing the perfect entertainment unit make sure you pay a visit to Easyliving Furniture and Interiors in Nedlands.


text: Get Gold Edition which includes the game + Season Pass and the Deluxe Pack. Carve a path of destruction through an intense, believable battlefield in For Honor. • UNIQUE WARRIORS TO MASTER Choose your warrior amongst a variety of bold Knights, brutal Vikings and deadly Samurai, each with their own weapon set, play style and customization options • MEMORABLE STORY MODE Storm castles and fortresses in massive battles and confront deadly bosses in intense duels to ensure the survival of your people against a mysterious and deadly foe. • CONQUER FOES ALONE OR WITH FRIENDS For Honor offers an engaging single-player story mode and thrilling multiplayer. • INNOVATIVE ART OF BATTLE CONTROL SYSTEM Wield the weight of your weapon and feel the power of every strike through the system that puts you in total control. Constant internet connection required.


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Sales- Nyeri
Job Summary
Performs sales activities on major accounts and negotiates sales price and discounts in consultation with the sales manager.
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
- Experience Level: Entry level
- Experience Length: 1 year
Job Description
Experience: 3-5 years
iPay is an easy-to-use payment processing system that incorporates VISA, Mastercard, M-PESA, Airtel Money & eLipa wallet modes of payment. We have packaged these popular bank debit card, credit card and money transfer systems into an online/point-of-sale transaction processing gateway that will allow you to receive payments off your website or even within your physical shop.
Duties and responsibilities
Performs sales activities on major accounts and negotiates sales price and discounts in consultation with the sales manager.
Manages personnel and develops sales and sales support staff.
Accurately forecast annual, quarterly, and monthly revenue streams.
Develops specific plans to ensure revenue growth in all the company's products that you handle.
Provides quarterly results assessments of your sales staff productivity.
Coordinates proper company resources to ensure efficient and stable sales results.
Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences
Formulate sales policies, practices, and procedures in conjunction with the Sales manager.
Collaborate with Sales manager to develop sales strategies to improve market share in all product lines that you are responsible for.
Interpret short and long-term effects of sales strategies on operating profit.
Ensure the availability of stock for sales and demonstrations
Among other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to you from time to time.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Aptitude for negotiation and persuasion
- Highly motivated, determined, and target driven
- Proven track record in the sales environment
- Ability to meet and exceed monthly sales quota
- Ability to create and deliver client presentations
- Expert in time management and personal organization
- Bachelor's degree preferred but may accept relevant experience